El quinto elemental

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a boy and his pet dragon that celebrate Valentine's Day by playing games and making Valentine's cards. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Reading reinforcement activities and a note to caregivers are included. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish or for ESL.

Jim Sturges is a typical teen in suburban San Bernardino-one with an overprotective dad, a best friend who shares his hatred of all things torturous (like gym class), and a crush on a girl who doesn't know he exists. But everything changes for Jim when a 45-year old mystery resurfaces, threatening the lives of everyone in his seemingly sleepy town. Soon Jim has to team up with a band of unlikely (and some un-human) heroes to battle the monsters he never knew existed.

Janice es una gatita hermosa pero también un poco soberbia, cree que todos deben amarla. Siempre está rodeada de muchos gatos que la alaban... hasta que un día sus patas empiezan a perder el piso, y es arratrada por un tornado. Cuando todo acaba Janice se encuentra sola y despistada. Descubre qué será de ella.

Early readers will be delighted by this story about a boy who compares his growth to that of his pet dog, Fred. Learn about the concepts of growth and change with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will develop their reading skills as they use their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.