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This volume is the workbook for the novice reader, Con (un poco) de ayuda de mis amigos. This simple tome includes vocabulary lists and comprehension questions for each chapter, plus writing practice related to the book's content.

This volume is the workbook for the novice reader, El jersey. This simple tome includes vocabulary lists and comprehension questions for each chapter, plus some personal questions related to the book's content.

In Antigua, Guatemala... ...on the streets, on the farms, in the market and in many homes live lots of dogs and cats. Some are gray, some brown and still some are white; each living in different areas of the colonial city, such as the mercado, downtown and at Caoba Farms. The most important of all of the animals in Antigua (even he would say so) is Uno el Gato, a smart and pretty clever cat. Because he is able to escape the house where he lives, Uno acts as a messenger between all of the chuchos in the city. Though they are from different groups from different parts of the city, these chuchos, or street dogs, all rely on each other to stay safe. And, mostly, life is good for them. One day, however, Uno learns that a few of the dogs from Caoba Farms are missing and their chucho friends that live there are very worried. Where are the chuchos disappearing to? Which ones? How? And why? With the information that he learns on the streets, Uno el Gato calls on all of his skills in order to help out his amigos, the chuchos from Caoba Farms. Is Uno really as brilliant as he thinks, or is he just another cute cat who thinks he's 'all that'?Level 1; fewer than 200 unique words.

Héctor is a teenager who lives in San Lucas Tolimán on the shore of lago Atitlán in Guatemala. Like most teenagers, he enjoys music and sports, and hanging out with his friends on the weekends. But having grown up with his father who's a farmer and a mother who works at IMAP, an organization that educates people about ecology and sustainability, Héctor is also keenly aware of the human impact on the earth, especially when he sees trash haphazardly discarded throughout his town. In this novice-level novel, read how Héctor and his younger brother Ignacio take what they have learned from their abuelo and apply it to the land and their town, giving meaning to the phrase, "think globally, act locally."This book's publication is a collaboration with the Pulsera Project, a nonprofit fair trade organization that partners with U.S. schools to bring meaningful service-learning projects to students in the U.S. Students sell handwoven bracelets ("pulseras" in Spanish) in their communities, raising funds to provide jobs for over 200 artisans and communities throughout Central America. Over 3,600 schools have hosted pulsera sales in all 50 states. Learn more at www.pulseraproject.org .Additionally, 50% of the proceeds from this book will be donated to IMAP, an organization in Guatemala that helps to improve the wellbeing of the peoples of Mesoamerica; www.imapermaculture.org.

Next weekend is Gavin's birthday. To celebrate, he wants to invite a few friends to eat pizza and see a superhero movie; a classic "good time" for a group of 11-year olds. On his invite list are four of Gavin's good friends from elementary school and a new kid, Roberto. Roberto and Gavin have become pals playing soccer at recess, and Gavin really wants him to come to the party. But there may be an issue with Roberto being able to go to attend...an issue that both boys hope can be resolved before the big day. Total words: 2179; unique words: 172; cognates: 74.

Twins Alan and Arianna have been waiting for their next birthday for a LONG time. Not only will they be teenagers (finally!), their parents have promised to take them to the next World Cup wherever it is held. But before the parents make the arrangements for the trip from Verona, Italy to Doha, Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, the twins are tasked with completing a scavenger hunt to learn more about the region where the tournament is to take place - the first time that a Middle Eastern nation serves as the host country.Alan and Arianna are ardent supporters of England's national team, and they have been looking forward to this trip for four long years. What will they learn about Qatar? Will this new information affect their enthusiasm about the tournament?

It's the first day of Eddie's high school career, and he's ready. At least he thinks he is. The older and more serious of the two boys in the family, Eddie has plans to make his time at high school memorable, and the most beneficial for him, you know, for getting into college. He is thinking about sports and clubs, and even joining the student government. As one of the few people of color at the school - heck, in the whole town - Eddie is more aware than most 14-year olds. So, in addition to figuring out his identity as a human, he also wants to be a good role model for his younger, less-aware, and sillier brother, James.But even with his heightened adolescent awareness, there is no way Eddie can prepare himself for what the next four years have in store for him, and how it affects all of the relationships he has: those with his family, his friends and classmates, and even the town.This play has a comprehensive glossary which will be useful for the reader and for teachers using it with their students. Free, downloadable materials to support the text are available on the author's website.

Ari had it all: great family, friends, school, sports and other activities.But one day that all changed and Ari was sent to live with an aunt. A beloved aunt, but still...Everything was taken away, leaving Ari to deal with all of the thoughts and then the feelings - neither of which felt good.Ari's story is one that describes the power of the mind - for the positive and the negative - and the struggles that humans have when things don't go well.Mental health challenges are real. Asking for help is the first step.Head's up to the reader: this story deals with dark thoughts and inner turmoil. Please read with care.

Ari had it all: great family, friends, school, sports and other activities.But one day that all changed and Ari was sent to live with an aunt. A beloved aunt, but still...Everything was taken away, leaving Ari to deal with all of the thoughts and then the feelings - neither of which felt good.Ari's story is one that describes the power of the mind - for the positive and the negative - and the struggles that humans have when things don't go well.Mental health challenges are real. Asking for help is the first step.Head's up to the reader: this story deals with dark thoughts and inner turmoil. Please read with care.

Alexis has a secret about her-...er, himself. Well, it's not really a secret - at least not outwardly - but it hasn't been expressed aloud to anyone else, except the therapist. He hasn't told anyone yet, but plans on telling Sofía first, mostly because she lives thousands of miles away in Buenos Aires. Alexis and Sofía have been pen pals since the 6th grade, and since they have never actually met IRL (in real life), Alexis feels more comfortable telling her first. Sofía, too, has just learned of a secret that her parents have been keeping from her, one that upends her life and changes the way she thinks about everything. In a letter that Sofía inadvertently finds in her father's desk drawer, she learns that her abuelos - her mother's parents - are not only not her real grandparents, but who they are, and more importantly who they were, are in direct conflict with who Sofía is and what she believes. While Alexis struggles with identity, so too, does Sofía. In this story, two virtual friends work together to solve their own mysteries, one intensely personal and the other with how she now relates to her own family as the secrets of the past - the family's and the country's - become even more real.

It's the start of the school year and everyone knows what that means: fall sports. Martín is a 9th-grader at the local high school who has been waiting for soccer season to start since...well, since he started playing when he was 5 years old. But, Martín doesn't even make the 9th-grade team. But, not only has Martín been waiting for this day, but so has his father who is an avid soccer fan. What's Martín to do?Jamal is equally as excited for the sports season. He loves football more than anything, and has been studying the game since elementary school. It's his senior year so he is hoping for a winning season and maybe even a look from some college scouts. But, Jamal may not even get to play if he can't earn a passing grade in his worst class: Spanish. Jamal has a lot riding on this season in hopes of a scholarship. How will Jamal pass Spanish?Coach Albano is excited for the new season, too. Starting his third year as the head football coach, he's still the new guy with a lot to prove, but he's up for the challenge. The team definitely has the talent to make it to the playoffs, but there is not one player who has the skill necessary to kick the ball on special teams. Not one. And if that weren't enough, Coach's job is further tested by the director of the Board of Education. Which situation will be tougher for Coach to handle?

Sofia has been training hard for a long time for an important competition coming up in a few months: the Special Olympics. Sofia is a weightlifter who spends three days a week (her favorite days!) in the gym. She is training to compete in the events of squats, bench presses and deadlifts. She likes it because she is good at it, but even more so, she loves going to the gym to spend time with all of her friends there.Yet one day, the easy-lifting vibe in the gym is upset with the arrival of a new girl, Blu. Blu is definitely strong, which is great for fending off the bullies she has to deal with. But along with her brightly colored hair, she is also sporting an enormous attitude - one that gets in the way of her moving forward on so many levels, and one that is going to be a potential problem for the folks at the gym.Will the weight of the new dynamic at the gym affect Sofia's progress?Will Blu be able to lift herself out of her troubles?

One day Malik is a soccer phenom, dancing his way around the ball up and down the pitch. The next day, he isn't. As if coming to terms with needing to use a wheelchair isn't enough at 14 years old, Malik also has to face more changes, and all at once. Switching schools because of the family's move to a new neighborhood, and changes in the relationship with his father due to the sudden absence of soccer in their lives, cause way too much stress. This new reality is NOT a good time for Malik. Antoine is struggling in his relationship with his dad, too, mostly because he thinks his father wants him to be something Antoine is not - or at least he doesn't think he is. Instead of practicing his guitar and trying to be as good as a musician as his father, Antoine just wants to be left alone to play video games with his friends. The two boys meet at Malik's new school, and, after a bit of a rocky start, they develop a friendship. Later, with the help of a professional hockey player, who is facing his own challenges, both Malik and Antoine begin to realize that what they think is reality is not the same as what really is.

Though it is a story that involves travel, it is not typical in any way... After some time living in San Francisco and with many signs indicating as such, Chelsea has a niggling feeling that it is time to leave that city. As an artist and a creative, she finds that life in the bay area is becoming a little stale for her which seems to be affecting not only her art, but also every fiber of her being. So, she decides to build a new lifestyle for herself that will allow her to travel all over the world, practice her art, meet new people and build community with them. And she is going to do it all with her best pal, her motorcycle named The Phoenix. The journey is moving along swimmingly until that one day... Chelsea's new life and lifestyle are almost brought to an abrupt halt when a catastrophic event occurs while she and The Phoenix are riding - alone - in a Mexican desert. Will her trusty companion start again or will Chelsea's vision end before it really has a chance to begin?

Twins Allen and Alanna have been waiting for their next birthday for a LONG time. Not only will they be teenagers (finally!), their parents have promised to take them to the next Copa Mundial wherever it is held. But before the parents make the arrangements for the trip from Valencia, Spain to Doha, Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, the twins are tasked with completing a scavenger hunt to learn more about the region where the tournament is to take place - the first time that a Middle Eastern nation will serve as the host country.Allen and Alanna are ardent supporters of Spain's national team, and they have been looking forward to this trip for four long years. What will they learn about Qatar? Will this new information affect their enthusiasm about the tournament?

Vincent is Seychellois and lives in New York while working for the Embassy of Seychelles. He is used to solving problems in his work life. In fact, he is really good at it. He is so good that the embassy is going to honor him at a special event. But Vincent's problem-solving skills are put to the test when he is forced to deal with family issues, both with his son in New York, and back home in Seychelles where his daughter still lives with her family.In Seychelles, Pierre was a doctor and a prominent member of the community. He and his wife were living a good life with their two boys - at least until the accident. Unable to deal with the loss of his wife and younger son, Pierre is forced to leave Seychelles behind and start anew with his older son at his parents' home in New York. Sad and angry with his new reality in the United States he tries to numb his pain and in doing so, alienates his parents and his son, Jean-Marc. Jean-Marc had just started high school a couple of years ago when his mom and brother died in an accident in Seychelles. Like his father, he is still sad and angry, but Jean-Marc always has his music. Rock music. He loves his guitar and how playing it makes him feel: free. As if losing half of his family wasn't enough of a burden, Jean-Marc also has to contend with the typical teen issues - especially when it comes to relationships. And these relationships, while accepted by both of his grandparents, are the cause of some huge problems between Jean-Marc and his father.How will the men of this family navigate it all?

Though it is a story that involves travel, it is not typical in any way... After living in Rennes in northwestern France for some time and beginning to pay attention to some troubling signs, Claire determines that it is time to leave that city. As an artist and a creative, she finds that life in Bretagne is a little stale, affecting not only her art, but also every fiber of her being. So, she decides on a new life plan, one that will allow her to travel all over the world, practice her art, meet new people and build community with them. And she is going to do it all with her best pal, her motorcycle - the Phoénix. Feeling freer than she ever has, Claire and her trusty companion take the next big step by taking the ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar from Europe to Morocco, so excited for what the world has to offer. But, Claire's new life and lifestyle are almost brought to an abrupt halt when a catastrophic event occurs while she and The Phoenix are riding - alone - in a Moroccan desert. Will the Phoénix come back to life or will Claire lose hers before it really has a chance to begin?Teachers: this is a level 2 book.

If being in the minority in a particular demographic isn't demanding enough, Yamila discovers a family secret that threatens to derail the success she has encountered thus far at her competitive high school, even given the economic challenges confronted by her and her family. Experience the trials that Yamila faces in contrast to the seemingly carefree life of her best friend, Ashley, as the two characters illustrate their differences all while maintaining their relationship. La niñera is a common story, but one rarely told in accessible Spanish. In this reader, students of Spanish have access to rich vocabulary, a review of the present tense and an introduction to the past tenses in context through a story whose cultural content also presents topics worthy of discussion.Teachers: depending on your students this can be a level 1 or a level 2 book.

It's the first day of Eddie's high school career, and he's ready. At least he thinks he is. The older and more serious of the two boys in the family, Eddie has plans to make his time at high school memorable, and the most beneficial for him, you know, for getting into college. He is thinking about sports and clubs, and even joining the student government. As one of the few people of color at the school - heck, in the whole town - Eddie is more aware than most 14-year olds. So, in addition to figuring out his identity as a human, he also wants to be a good role model for his younger, less-aware, and sillier brother, James.But even with his heightened adolescent awareness, there is no way Eddie can prepare himself for what the next four years have in store for him, and how it affects all of the relationships he has: those with his family, his friends and classmates, and even the town. This play has a comprehensive glossary which will be useful for the reader and for teachers using it with their students. Free, downloadable materials to support the text are available on the author's website.

Same harrowing story, now in the past tense! Though it is a story that involves travel, it is not typical in any way... After some time living in San Francisco and with many signs indicating as such, Chelsea had a niggling feeling that it was time to leave that city. As an artist and a creative, she found that life in the bay area was becoming a little stale for her which seemed to be affecting not only her art, but also every fiber of her being. So, she decided to build a new lifestyle for herself that would allow her to travel all over the world, practice her art, meet new people and build community with them. And she was going to do it all with her best pal, her motorcycle named The Phoenix. The journey was moving along swimmingly until that one day... Chelsea's new life and lifestyle were almost brought to an abrupt halt when a catastrophic event occurred while she and The Phoenix were riding - alone - in a Mexican desert. Would her trusty companion start again or would Chelsea's vision end before it really had a chance to begin?

The same, beautiful story of El jersey now in the past tense.Matías is a typical 7-year-old boy. He's a huge fan of the professional soccer teams in Europe, especially the teams in the Spanish league, La Liga. When Matías is not playing soccer, he is watching soccer videos on his iPad. He always looks the part, too, as he can mostly be found wearing uniforms of players on his favorite team, FC Barcelona. His focus on the ball continues when he travels to Guatemala with his family on an annual trip where he meets Brayan.Brayan is a 6-year-old Guatemalan boy who also loves soccer. Like Matías, he plays every chance he gets. Also like Matías, Brayan idolizes his favorite player on the Barça team, Lionel Messi, #10. He wants nothing more than to wear a jersey with the famous forward's name and number, but those are difficult to find where he lives on Lake Atitlán. In this level 1-2 book, readers will learn about the culture of Guatemala and how a soccer jersey further connects two soccer-obsessed boys from two different countries.

Same compelling story as La mochila, now in the past tense.For Oscar, life was good. Living and working with his cousins in Dodge City, Kansas, he was living what one might call the "American Dream." After many years of working in the United States, Oscar finally received his permanent resident card (green card), and opened a business: a house-painting company. The work was steady and honest. In fact, it was so constant that Oscar looked to buy a new vehicle to grow the enterprise. Offered a truck at an incredible price, he had to travel to San Antonio to pick it up. What should have been a quick two-day trip, turned into one of panic when Oscar lost something he had worked so hard to achieve.Michelle was also living a good life. She and her husband, Marcos, were living in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The two of them worked hard - she as a delivery driver and he as a restaurant manager - in the hopes of bringing the rest of the family to live with them in New Mexico. Marcos, originally from Mexico, had two daughters who still lived there with his mother. What the couple was in need of, however, was the money to secure a lawyer to help with legal paperwork. On one particular trip to San Antonio, though, Michelle's luck turned when she found a large sum of cash - a perfect solution to her problem. Or was it?

Same sweet story as Pesas, now in the past tense. Sofía had been training hard for a long time for an important competition that was coming up in a few months: the Special Olympics. Sofía, a weightlifter who spent three days a week (her favorite days!) in the gym, was training to compete in the events of squats, bench presses and deadlifts. She liked it because she was good at it, but even more so, she loved going to the gym to spend time with all of her friends there. Yet one day, the easy lifting vibe in the gym was upset with the arrival of a new girl, Bleu. Bleu was definitely strong, which was great for fending off the bullies she had to deal with. But along with her brightly colored hair, she was also sporting an enormous attitude - one that got in her way of her moving forward on so many levels, and one that was going to be a potential problem for the folks at the gym. Would the weight of the new dynamic at the gym affect Sofía's progress?Would Bleu be able to lift herself out of her troubles?

For Amine, life is good. Living and working with his cousins in Shreveport, Louisiane he is living what one might call the American Dream. After many years Amine finally receives his permanent resident card (green card), and opens a business, a house-painting company. The work is steady and honest. In fact, it is so constant that Amine looks to buy a new vehicle to support the business. He is offered a truck at an incredible price, but he has to travel to Nouvelle-Orléans in order to pick it up. What should be a quick overnight trip, turns into one of panic when Amine loses something he has worked so hard to achieve.Michelle is also living a good life. She and her husband, Marc, live in Bâton-Rouge, Louisiana. Michelle and Marc work hard - she as a delivery driver and he as a restaurant manager - in the hopes of bringing the rest of the family to live with them in Louisiane. Marc is originally from Haiti and has two daughters who still live there with his mother. What the couple lacks, however, is the money needed to secure a lawyer to help with legal paperwork. On one particular trip to Nouvelle-Orléans, though, Michelle's luck seems to turn when she finds a large sum of cash - a perfect solution to her problem. Or is it?Learn how the lives of two people on separate journeys intersect in Nouvelle-Orléans, a city on the Mississippi River founded by French colonists.

After years of living with uncertainty, first with his mother and then in foster care, J.P.'s life isfinally becoming more predictable, routine, and even comfortable. Now that he is safely livingwith his father, his stepmother and his two half-sisters, J.P. is finally enjoying the opportunity tolearn more about himself. He is not a fan of school, mostly because it's hard for him, but heresolves to do well enough to ensure academic eligibility for the wrestling team, as his sightsare set on winning a state championship that year.J.P.'s father, Juan, is also learning - learning how to contend with the challenges that come withraising a teenager. Juan tries to better understand his son who has recently come to live withhim and attempts to make a better connection by letting J.P. know that he, too, was once awrestler back in Mexico. A luchador mexicano. The conversations between the two arepeppered with reminders of J.P.'s desire to get his driver's license, as he desperately wants tofit in with all of his friends who are also headed to the DMV. But there is a problem, one heknows nothing about, and one that Juan hopes can be fixed before J.P. finds out.In this novel, readers are presented with a wealth of vocabulary and verb tenses while focusingon family and social issues, with the cultural component being that of Mexican wrestling - lalucha mexicana.

Leonardo is a Venezuelan engineer who lives and works for a U.S. petroleum company in Florida. He is used to solving problems in his work life. In fact, he is really good at it. He is so good that the company is going to honor him at a special event. But Leonardo's problem-solving skills are put to the test when he is forced to deal with family issues, both with his son in Florida, and back home in Venezuela where his daughter still lives with her family.In Venezuela Gustavo was a doctor and a prominent member of the community. He and his wife were living a good life with their two boys - at least until the accident. Unable to deal with the loss of his wife and younger son, Gustavo is forced to leave Venezuela behind and start anew with his older son at his parents' home in Florida. Sad and angry with his new reality in the United States he tries to numb his pain and in doing so, alienates his parents and his son, Samuel. Samuel had just started high school a couple of years ago when his mom and brother died in an accident in Venezuela. Like his father he is still sad and angry, but Samuel always has his music. Rock music. He loves his guitar and how playing it makes him feel: free. As if losing half of his family wasn't enough of a burden, Samuel also has to contend with the typical teen issues - especially when it comes to relationships. And these relationships, while accepted by both of his grandparents, are the cause of some huge problems between Samuel and his father.How will the men of the Medina family navigate it all?Teachers: This book is intended for novice readers with simple and accessible vocabulary and grammatical structures (mainly present tense). You, however, know your students best!

Three teens: one girl, two boys. Two friends to start. Then three. Then two. As if teenage friendships aren't hard enough... Marissa and Jack have been best friends for as long as they can remember, only having troubles when Jack wasn't always honest about himself. Despite their differences, however, their friendship endures. But that friendship is challenged when a new student, Julien, moves to town and upsets the longstanding dynamic between Marissa and Jack. Through an uncomplicated plot learn how the teens navigate some fairly complex emotions.Teachers: you know your students best, but this book seems level 2/3; novice high/intermediate low.

For Oscar, life is good. Living and working with his cousins in Dodge City, Kansas, he is living what one might call the American Dream. After many years Oscar finally receives his permanent resident card (green card), and opens a business, a house-painting company. The work is steady and honest. In fact, it is so constant that Oscar looks to buy a new vehicle to support the business. He is offered a truck at an incredible price, but he has to travel to San Antonio in order to pick it up. What should be a quick two-day trip, turns into one of panic when Oscar loses something he has worked so hard to achieve.Michelle is also living a good life. She and her husband, Marcos, live in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Michelle and Marcos work hard - she as a delivery driver and he as a restaurant manager - in the hopes of bringing the rest of the family to live with them in New Mexico. Marcos is originally from Mexico and has two daughters who still live there with his mother. What the couple lacks, however, is the money needed to secure a lawyer to help with legal paperwork. On one particular trip to San Antonio, though, Michelle's luck seems to turn when she finds a large sum of cash - a perfect solution to her problem. Or is it?Learn how the lives of two people on separate journeys intersect in San Antonio, one of the colonial cities of the southwest United States.