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La hibernación es un ciclo que algunos animales hacen cada año. La mayoría de la gente sabe que los osos hibernan. ¿Pero por qué hibernan? ¿Y qué otros animales hibernan? Hibernation is a cycle that some animals go through every year. Most people know that bears hibernate. But why do they hibernate? And what other animals hibernate?

Un hombre y una mujer caminan muy juntos por la playa. Hace frío, pero no importa. De repente se esconden detrás de unas dunas para celebrar su primer acto de amor carnal. Él es Lotto, ella es Mathilde, los dos tienen veintidós años y acaban de casarse, aunque solo llevan unos quince días juntos y saben muy poco el uno del otro. El hilo de sangre que mancha los muslos de Mathilde sella esta entrega que parece absoluta y exclusiva, y así será durante más de veinte años. Lotto y Mathilde se convierten en la pareja casi perfecta; basta una mirada para que se entiendan, un gesto...

The ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and improve efficiency make for highly successful professionals. Written in easy-to-access language, this book aligns with the Core Curriculum requirement of teaching students how to develop research projects that are similar to those they might face in their careers. It also provides guidance on building and participating in teams, bolstering interpersonal skills, and developing assertiveness. This volume contains concrete, real-world examples of actions students can take now to help them attain their desired futures.

Celebrating tolerance and acceptance, each title in this constructive and accessible series focuses on the rewards and challenges of having a friend with a disability. Everyday situations are accompanied by informative sidebars that provide details about the highlighted disability.

California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California’s schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features...