Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning

Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Let's Learn Language Picture Dictionary

Biscuit is a lucky little puppy. He loves his bones, his bed, and his best friend. The little girl teaches her yellow puppy that love is sharing and helping and learning. And it's also having a swee

SAY IT is a lively 4 level course for children learning English.

Come along with Bear and learn about the different rooms of his house. Rhyme and repetition builds vocabulary and a full spread "blueprint" of Bear's house reinforces the learning layers.Winner of the

A French Song Companion is an indispensable guide to the modern repertoire and the most comprehensive book of French melodie in any language. Noted accompanist Graham Johnson provides repertoire guid

The bugs in Coach Caterpillar's gym class are learning a new dance. But Centipede can't do it! If he can't learn the directions left, right, forward and backward, this class will be one big FLOP!

Arnold and the other kids in Ms. Frizzle's class head underwater to explore sea life, learning about lemon sharks, nurse sharks, spiny dogfish sharks, blue sharks, and remoras.

For Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths! The heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology come alive in this exciting collection of retellings of the ancient myths that includes tales of Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, and many more. Written in simple, direct language, Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths is an accessible and entertaining guide to the Greek myths and their players, following fearless heroes as they battle epic beasts under the eyes of the mighty immortals who rule them. From mortal warriors like Perseus and his impossible task of slaying the monstrous Medusa, to Zeus, the king of the Gods whose thunderbolts can shake the earth, to the minotaur, a gruesome beast, half-man and half-bull, who destroys young victims that are sacrificed to his terrifying power, this world is one of ma

Join Bear as he tries out different forms of transport and has an adventure with each one. Rhyme and repetition support the learning layers of travel and transportation, as Bear travels in a raft, a r

A collection of one hundred inter-linked stories celebrating the twentieth century, by Germany's most eminent contemporary writer. As the sequence of stories unfolds, a lively and rich picture emerges

Widely acclaimed as a classic of contemporary fiction in Chinese, Taipei People has been frequently compared to James Joyce’s Dubliners. Patrick Hanan praises the volume as “the highest achievement in

Eye-popping visuals and vibrant colors combined with practical exercises make learning Chinese fun and effective Practice Makes Perfect: Beginning Chinese Interactive Edition incorporates video, two

A quick-and-easy path to the language confidence you need to do business in ChinaIn the global market, you need to be able to say more than just “hello” in another language. You need to talk about money, trade, labor, and more. Teach Yourself Business Mandarin Chinese will give you all you need to feel confident about doing business in China.On the three audio CDs, you get the essential Mandarin Chinese you will need for all general transactions as well as some industry-specific jargon. The recordings feature native speakers, so you will hear how the language really sounds and have ample opportunities for practice.Table of contentsCulture Book: 1. Chinese in the World 2. The Chinese Language 3. A Snapshot of China 4. Become a Global Business 5. Getting Academic 6. Chinese Business Culture 7. Chinese Business Environment 8. Working in China Reference Transcripts and Glossary Book: 1. Business Relationships 2. Marketing 3. Sales 4. Customer Service 5. International Trade 6. Project Manag

The yellow cars beep! The red cars vroom! As Molly plays with her big brother’s toy cars, readers will see and recognize patterns, an essential first step in learning to reason from the specific to th

Welcome to neighborhood dog show! First Maxie speaks. Second Baxter begs. Third Daisy rolls over, but will Henry the fourth steal the show? Learning ordinals with this pack of playful pooches will hav

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. A struggling writer and a computer with a mind of its own fight for control of the writer's story and destiny. When Frank Wormold buys a compute

The popular Sesame Street characters invite beginning readers to join with them in playing the favorite rhyming nursery game that introduces such early learning concepts as colors, sizes, and shapes.

Children will enjoy learning about the weirdest, wackiest, and wildest weather ever--such as a turtle frozen inside a hailstone--and what makes it happen, in an introduction to weather and science. Si

The authors explain in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.

This is the second in a series of six volumes on the important, contemporary Spanish artist Antoni Tapies. The series presents his entire ceuvre, including paintings, drawings, prints, watercolors, an

Everyday activities such as sharing a meal, sorting socks, and getting ready for school can be part of learning math. In the MathStart series, everyday life is the basis for each entertaining story. S

This is the third in a series of six volumes on the important contemporary Spanish artist Antoni Tapies. The series presents his entire oeuvre, including paintings, drawings, watercolors, and sculptur

Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published between 1776 and 1788, is the undisputed masterpiece of English historical writing which can only perish with the language itself. Its length a

This magnificent novel—which secured for its author the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature—is at least available to contemporary American readers. Although it is set in the early twentieth century, it rec

Develop the language skills and test-taking strategies you need for higher test scores. Get the most out of your TOEFL study time with this thoroughly revised, up-to-date course, featuring:Helpful Inf

Complemented by Dr. Seuss's rhyming text and familiar creature illustrations, a sturdy, hand-sized introduction to the alphabet makes learning as simple as A, B, C. For children under three.

Now That's a Good Question! answers more than 300 challenging questions about life and faith. Sproul, a distinguished theologian and educator, address doctrinal points and contemporary issues such as

Turn stressful transition times into fun learning experiences with practical, simple activities. From Good Morning to Circle Time to Clean-Up, every part of the day is addressed with appropriate, imag

New York City, 1972—A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm r

Already a Southwestern classic as beautiful, subtle and profound as the desert itself Arturo Islas's The Rain God is a breathtaking masterwork of contemporary literature. Set in a fictional small tow

Huna philosophy is about learning to become a conscious cocreator with the Universe. Hawaiian shaman King uses Kahuna healing methods to help us access the hidden energy of life, develop powers of co

INCLUDES:‧Four modules‧Five lessons and a revision section in each module‧Lively dialogues‧Motivating and contemporary topics with multicultural and cross-curricular information‧Systematic development

INCLUDES:‧Four modules‧Five lessons and a revision section in each module‧Lively dialogues‧Motivating and contemporary topics with multicultural and cross-curricular information‧Systematic development

Diggers are noisy, strong and big. Diggers can carry and push and dig.Be dazzled by the diggers and their daffy animal drivers in this bright and bouncy picture book.Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a helpful picture dictionary make learning about machines fun!

Tremendous, chuggy tractors, sor sturdy and so strong, connection up to farm machines and pulling them along.Climb aboard a tractor with a trio of friendly farmers in this playful picture book.Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a helpful picture dictionary make learning about tractors fun!

Highlights(TM) Write-On Wipe-Off Fun to Learn books are perfect for engaging kids in activity-based learning and having fun at the same time. Books feature reusable pages and a Highlights branded mark

Hike through the rainforest, scale a mountain, swim across the ocean, and still make it home for dinner. Rhyme and repetition make learning fun in this terrain-traversing title that encourages movement and reinforces animal sounds.

Can you boogie? Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like leaping, stomping, shaking and flapping while meeting different jungle creatures.

Mem Fox's poignant tale of what bonds us all, now available as a board bookEvery day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look

Cool music and energetic characters get kids involved in learning to read. After a quick review of the alphabet,young learners discover the most common sound each letter makes. The attention-grabbin