Wayside Readers Brochure 2022 by Wayside Publishing

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Language Readers 2022

PRODUCT INDEX

WHAT COMES WITH A WAYSIDE READER? Audio for Target Language listening �� I Teacher Guides That Lighten the Load �� II Seamless Online Experience �� IV

SELECT BY LANGUAGE & LEVEL Spanish Level 1 Curated Readers �� 2 Level 2 Curated Readers �� 4 Level 3 Curated Readers �� 6 Level 4 Curated Readers �� 8 French Level 1 Curated Readers �� 10 Level 2 Curated Readers �� 12 Level 3 Curated Readers �� 14

SELECT OLD FAVORITES Reader Levels �� 16 Spanish �� 17 French �� 31 German �� 36 Other Languages �� 38 Best Selling Cross-Level Bundles �� 40

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WHAT COMES WITH A WAYSIDE READER?

Audio for Target Language listening Every Wayside Publishing® reader doubles as an audio book in the target language, with dramatic narrations and music that bring listening in the target language to life. Learners can access content during class or from anywhere their earbuds take them thanks to: • Program compatibility with any device • Playback speeds they can adjust • The option to download and play offline

Audio recordings are easy to access and assign Access recordings spontaneously by clicking the on your FlexText® page!

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AUDIOS & GUIDES

Teacher Guides That Lighten the Load Our Teacher’s Guides include numerous supplemental resources that help readers connect to the text, characters, content, and culture. These robust guides provide everything you need to facilitate acquisition and help students develop communicative and cultural competence. We make teaching Comprehension-based™ readers a fail-safe endeavor. Each Teacher’s Guide varies, but some of the elements you will find include: • Prep 4 Success Units (preliminary units with key vocabulary introduced in the context of vignettes) • Lists of the vocabulary and cognates found in each chapter • Pre-reading discussion questions • Visually stunning cultural and content-based slideshows and follow-up activities • Comprehension activities and quizzes • Cultural and content-based readings which allow connection with AP themes and sub-themes • Reader’s theater scripts • Kinesthetic activities and games *Specific resources vary by chapter and title

48 horas Capítulos 9 y 10

Accessing is easy: Log into the Learning Site®, click the cover of your reader, and select from the menus to access all of your Teacher Guide resources by chapter! Example below: 48 horas, Capítulos 5–6.

Table of Contents Vocabulary (Novice).....................................................................................................3 Cognates (Novice).......................................................................................................4 Vocabulary (Intermediate)...........................................................................................5 Cognates (Intermediate).............................................................................................7 Comprehension Questions (Novice)..........................................................................8 Comprehension Questions (Novice) Answer Key.....................................................9 Comprehension Questions (Intermediate)..............................................................10 Comprehension Questions (Intermediate) Answer Key.........................................11 Quiz (Novice).............................................................................................................12 Quiz (Novice) Answer Key.........................................................................................13 Quiz (Intermediate)...................................................................................................14 Quiz (Intermediate) Answer Key...............................................................................15 Blooming Comprehension.......................................................................................16 Blooming Comprehension. Answer Key..................................................................17 Reading Strategy of the Chapter: Finding Facts and Details...........................18 Reading Strategy of the Chapter Answer Key........................................................19 Emoji Theater..........................................................................................20 Emoji Theater Answer Key..............................................................................21 ¿Quién lo dijo?..........................................................................................................22 ¿Quién lo dijo? Answer Key......................................................................................23 Marine Iguanas Infographic Activity...................................................................24-26 Reader’s Theater Script.............................................................................................27

Increasing Access: Wayside automatically includes all Teacher resources (a $98–$200+ value) with every online teacher edition.

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AUDIOS & GUIDES

Connect students to content with our colorful and engaging Pre-reading Discussion Slideshows such as this sample from Viaje sin retorno.

Vamos a conversar 1. ¿Sabes los nombres de otros animales peligrosos que viven en la Amazonia? 2. ¿Qué harías si vieras uno de estos animales durante tu visita a la selva amazónica? 3. ¿Cuáles son los animales más peligrosos de la región donde vives? Copyright © 2023 Fluency Matters • FluencyMatters.com

Expand student engagement with fun extension activities and games such as “El que sabe, sabe,” from Hombres extraordinarios.

Hombres Extraordinarios

El que sabe, sabe Hombres extraordinarios ©Nelly Hughes

48 horas Capítulos 9 y 10

Emoji Theater

Nombre y apellido ___________________________________ Fecha _____________________ Read each sentence about the story and circle the emoji that best represents how the character would have been feeling. 1.

Desafortunadamente, no encontraron a tus amigos a tiempo.

¿Tu amigo no nos va a esperar? ¿Vamos a estar solos en la isla? ¿Y si ocurren problemas?

Sonny desapareció completamente en la densa vegetación. Javier y yo tuvimos que ayudarlo.

¡Alex! ¡Tu cabeza! ¿Estás bien?

¡Quiero regresar a Santa Cruz! Fue un error explorar esta isla.

Alex necesita tener más cuidado. La lava es peligrosa.

EXAMPLE Five teams are playing: Black, Green, Red, Pink, Blue.

In this round, students were responding to the question, “How many animal species are in danger of extinction in the world?” • Black Team guessed 18,000 (not in the picture). • Green Team guessed 750,000. • Pink Team guessed 450. • Red Team guessed 200. • Blue Team guessed 5,000.

After answers were revealed, teams discussed the answer that they thought was the closest without going over and responded as follows by marking First Guesses with a star and Second Guesses with a triangle: • Black Team: First guess 750,000, Second guess 18,000 (not in the picture) • Green Team: First guess 18,000, Second guess 5,000 (not in the picture) • Pink Team: First guess 5,000 (not in the picture), Second guess 450 • Red Team: First guess 200, Second guess 450 • Blue Team: First guess 750,000, Second guess 5,000 (not in the picture) The correct answer is 28,000. The winning guess, therefore, was 18,000 (closest number to 28,000 without going over/past). Points were awarded as follows: • Black Team: 1 point (correct answer provided) + 1 point (Second Guess correct) • Green Team: 2 points (First Guess correct) • Pink Team: 0 points • Red Team: 0 points • Blue Team: 0 points Copyright © 2022 Fluency Matters (a subsidiary of Wayside Publishing)

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Assess learners’comprehension while keeping them engaged using a variety of open-ended or quick formative checks like this Emoji Theater from 48 Horas.

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WHAT COMES WITH A WAYSIDE READER?

Welcome to the Learning Site®

Search FlexText® in English or in the target language Annotate and highlight text or make notes. Link to content such as audios and more.

Digital Plus+ Will your class use multiple Wayside readers during your year? Digital Plus is an affordable initial set-up service that enables you to assign students tasks from multiple titles as a class or individually, and see all of their activity within a single gradebook throughout your year! Talk with your Account Manager about adding Digital Plus to your experience! IV

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ONLINE EXPERIENCE

Explorer® hosts everything that complements the reader itself. Beyond the hundreds of pages Teacher’s Guide resources, Explorer® also offers these invaluable functions! • Provide Meaningful Feedback via recorded • Instructional Strategy Toolkit offers audio, video, or written responses to student engaging activities for every proficiency level work! Over 80% of tasks offer instant autoand targeted skill. grading with adjustable controls! • Classroom Forum is your flexible moderated • Assign your way with controls that include discussion space for anything from lesson Show/Hide content, scheduling immediate openers to assignment discussions or future assignments, and customizing enhanced by the option to add GIFs, emojis, what you assign to each learner. photos, external links, and more. • Browse and Search across titles you subscribe • Dashboard enhancements coming Fall 2022 include deeper insights into learner to by topic, proficiency levels, resource types, progress and Learning Site® activity! communication mode, and more.

Integrations We can now say yes to nearly any LMS! Contact us about your needs, today.

Canvas

Google Classroom Schoology

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Clever

IMS Global OneRoster TrustEd Apps

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Kimono

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SELECT BY LANGUAGE AND LEVEL Spanish CI/ADI Readers for Spanish Level 1

No readers recommended before 1 Unit 3 so that students have exposure to essential verbs and are set up for success.

Unit

Aligned Readers Los quince de Raquel*

Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Unidad 3: Mi familia es tu familia

Brandon Brown quiere un perro

Laritza

Edi el elefante

Unidad 4: La comida es cultura

Papálotl

Mata la piñata

Fénix*

Unidad 5: La vida es un carnaval

Llama en Lima

Mata la piñata

Marcos y los Reyes Magos

Unidad 6: El mundo en el que vivo

Abejas exploradoras

Esmeralda la tortuguita marina

Paco, el pingüino perdido

Other readers that work well at this level Brandon Brown dice la verdad Brandon Brown hace trampa Brandon Brown versus Yucatán El nuevo Houdini ¡Silencio, por favor! Class customizations include multi-title discounts, print or digital format, single to multi-year online access, and Digital Plus (connecting multiple titles to one gradebook). Contact Wayside Publishing® to get started!

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SPANISH LEVEL 1

Alignment This reader and accompanying Teacher’s Guide and activities were especially created to supplement the EntreCulturas® 1 program.

Family relationships, the house, basic numbers, and counting

Mexico, preferences, food, and important basic verbs

City, parks, zoo, food, and traditions

Work, outdoors, weather/climate, transportation, geographical terms

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SELECT BY LANGUAGE AND LEVEL Spanish CI/ADI Readers for Spanish Level 2

Unit

Aligned Readers La mola misteriosa*

Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

Unidad 1: De vuelta a clases

Laritza

El chico global

Una heroína improbable

Unidad 2: La cultura de una familia

Bianca Nieves

DREAMER

La princesa y el guerrero*

Unidad 3: El mundo está hecho por comunidades

El Ekeko

La Llorona de Mazatlán

Silencio, por favor

Unidad 4: La cocina de tu abuela

Frida Kahlo

La lucha

Viaje sin retorno

Unidad 5: La vida social

El nuevo Houdini

Felipe Alou: Desde las valles a las montañas

El duende de Salento

Unidad 6: Un viaje al extranjero

Robo en la noche

Noches misteriosas en Granada

Viaje sin retorno

Other readers that work well at this level Come on Let’s Go: La historia autorizada de Ritchie Valens Esperanza Las aventuras de don Quijote de la Mancha: La historia según Sancho Panza Los Baker van a Perú Lucha Lila Noche de Oro Paralelo 38: La 4.a expedición de John C. Frémont Piratas del Caribe y el mapa secreto Rebeldes de Tejas Santana Sueño hecho realidad Class customizations include multi-title discounts, print or digital format, single to multi-year online access, and Digital Plus (connecting multiple titles to one gradebook). Contact Wayside Publishing® to get started!

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SPANISH LEVEL 2

Alignment This reader and accompanying Teacher’s Guide and activities were especially created to supplement the EntreCulturas® 2 program.

School, return to school, and issues at school Family dynamics and values

Cities, traditions, and daily life

Health, illnesses, symptoms, and remedies Sports, outdoor activities, and shopping Travel, exchange students, and geography

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SELECT BY LANGUAGE AND LEVEL Spanish CI/ADI Readers for Spanish Level 3

Unit

Aligned Readers

Unidad 1: Los jóvenes de hoy

Selena

Santana

Come on Let’s Go: La historia autorizada de Ritchie Valens

Unidad 2: #CiudadaníaDigital

Vidas impactantes

Mujeres extraordinarias

Minerva

Unidad 3: Una vida sana y equilibrada

Lucha Lila

La receta secreta*

Unidad 4: Una comunidad sostenible

SOStenible

Noche de oro

Unidad 5: El mundo laboral

Sueño hecho realidad

Bananas

Unidad 6: Un mundo solidario

Testigo: La historia de Brayan

Esperanza

El portal*

Other readers that work well at this level 48 Horas Hasta la Sepultura La Calaca Alegre La maldición de la cabeza reducida Leyendas Impactantes Libertad Hombres extraordinarios Piratas del Caribe y el Triángulo de las Bermudas Tezcatlipoca Vector Class customizations include multi-title discounts, print or digital format, single to multi-year online access, and Digital Plus (connecting multiple titles to one gradebook). Contact Wayside Publishing® to get started!

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SPANISH LEVEL 3

Alignment Music, obligations to school, family, and others Biographies, ethics, and fighting for a cause Food and cooking, well-being, and exercise

Sustainability and ecology Education, career, and community involvement Rights and responsibilities, immigration, and community involvement

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SELECT BY LANGUAGE AND LEVEL Spanish CI/ADI Readers for Spanish Level 4

Unit

Aligned Readers

Unidad 1: La vida actual

La Guerra Sucia

La hija del sastre

Unidad 2: La creatividad

La Calaca Alegre

Vida y muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha

Unidad 3: Las identidades

Minerva

Mujeres extraordinarias

Hombres extraordinarios

Unidad 4: Las comunidades

Libertad

DREAMER

Sueño hecho realidad

Unidad 5: Los desafíos globales

(Galapagos cultural unit in the Teacher̓s Guide)

Testigo: La historia de Brayan

SOStenible

Frida Kahlo

La hija del sastre

Vector

Unidad 6: La salud y la tecnología

48 horas

Hasta la sepultura

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SPANISH LEVEL 4

Alignment Daily life, travel, keeping secrets, and relationships with family, friends, and co-workers Street art, symbolism, and identity Legendary personalities, historical people and cultural roots Challenges to education, solidarity, learning communities

Environmental problems and solutions, migration, and humanitarian assistance

Illness, work, health and medical issues

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SELECT BY LANGUAGE AND LEVEL French CI/ADI Readers for French Level 1

No readers recommended before 1 Unit 3 so that students have exposure to essential verbs and are set up for success.

Unit

Aligned Readers

Unité 3: La vie en famille

Émeraude, le bébé tortue marine

Edi l é̓ léphant

Hasta la sepultura

Unité 4: Bon appétit

Le Nouvel Houdini

Unité 5: Le temps libre

Brandon Brown veut un chien

Silence, s̓il vous plaît !

Hombres extraordinarios

Unité 6: En ville

Brandon Brown à la conquête de Québec

L̓étudiante étrangère

Sueño hecho realidad

Other readers that work well at this level Une Obsession dangereuse Brandon Brown dit la vérité Class customizations include multi-title discounts, print or digital format, single to multi-year online access, and Digital Plus (connecting multiple titles to one gradebook). Contact Wayside Publishing® to get started!

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FRENCH LEVEL 1

Alignment Essential verbs: works, wants, needs, and has Food and culture Daily life and activities, likes, and dislikes Travel and city

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SELECT BY LANGUAGE AND LEVEL French CI/ADI Readers for French Level 2

Unit

Aligned Readers

Unité 1: C̓est la rentrée !

Nuits mystérieuses à Lyon

Unité 2: À table !

Une Obsession dangereuse

Unité 3: Au boulot, les bénévoles !

Le vol des oiseaux

Unité 4: Une ville qui bouge

Claire, la voyante*

Unité 5: Des conseils pour une vie saine

Un Royaume en danger

Unité 6: Voyager autrement

Le vol des oiseaux

L̓étudiante étrangère

Nuits mystérieuses à Lyon

Other readers that work well at this level Les Découvertes incroyables Le Nouvel Houdini Marie-Antoinette et le collier de la mort Pirates français des Caraïbes Problèmes au Paradis Class customizations include multi-title discounts, print or digital format, single to multi-year online access, and Digital Plus (connecting multiple titles to one gradebook). Contact Wayside Publishing® to get started!

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FRENCH LEVEL 2

Alignment School, education, and international exchange Food, invitations, and cultural events Endangered animals and work Time and time expressions Injuries, health, and medical issues Travel

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SELECT BY LANGUAGE AND LEVEL French CI/ADI Readers for French Level 3

Unit

Aligned Readers

Unité 1: Ma vie et moi !

Marie-Antoinette et le collier de la mort

Unité 3: Je me prends en charge

Felipe Alou: l h ̓ istoire d̓un grand champion

Unité 4: Génération responsable

Au revoir l A ̓ cadie

Unité 6: L'art et la vie

La révolution française: Observations d̓ u ̓ ne gargouille de Notre-Dame

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FRENCH LEVEL 3

Alignment Reflexive verbs Pursuing dreams Relationships Art and culture intertwined

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SELECT OLD FAVORITES Reader Levels Are levels always accurate? Assigning a grade level to a reader is a bit ambiguous and not consistently accurate. This is due to a number of factors: • Sometimes even low-level texts • Just because a text is considered • Grade or class level is not reflective contain content that requires “easy reading,” does not mean it is of proficiency level. Some readers specific background knowledge and not also appropriate for higher level or topics that might be considered content-specific vocabulary, which students. (You can never choose a age-specific are often just as could impact the comprehensibility book that is too easy! Adults rarely powerful/ beneficial for inspiring of the text. read at their true reading level.) second language acquisition in diverse age groups.

How Do I Interpret Reader Levels? (Based on ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines) Level 1:

Novice-low to novice-mid • Unique word count: 0–150 words • Ideal for beginning leaners, grade 3 and beyond. • Certain topics and content may make a reader more suitable for a specific age group.

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Level 2:

Novice-high • Unique word count: 150–300 words • Appropriate for students with previous language experience, generally late level 1 and beyond. • Certain topics may make a read more suitable for a specific age group.

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Level 3:

Intermediate-low to Intermediate-high • Unique word count: 300–600 words • Appropriate for students with 1 to 2 years of previous language experience/study. • Generally suitable for level 3 and beyond. Great bridge to AP®!

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Spanish

Level 1 and UP

Abejas exploradoras READER: Unique Word Count: 50 – Total Word Count: 2,700

ISBN: 978-1-64498-510-6

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Ecology-based Fiction Explorer bees Gabriela and Isabela generally do typical chores… until one day, the Queen Bee sends for them! The queen has a special job for Gabriela and Isabela, and the future of the bee colony depends on them. With enemies in their path and unpredictable obstacles along the way, they fearlessly attempt to fulfill the queen’s request and face an even greater challenge: do they stop to save someone who almost undermined their success and the entire future of their colony? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 100 Pages

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Brandon Brown dice la verdad ISBN: 978-1-940408-87-3

SPANISH • LEVEL 1 and UP

READER: Unique Word Count: 75 – Total Word Count: 4,100 Past & Present Tense | Genre: Humor

Rather than get caught in the act of disobeying his mother, Brandon decides to lie about his actions. He quickly discovers that not telling the truth can create big problems and a lot of stress! Will dishonesty prevail or will Brandon decide that honesty is the best policy? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 428 Pages

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Brandon Brown quiere un perro READER: Unique Word Count: 104 – Total Word Count: 4,500

ISBN: 978-1-935575-94-8

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Humor Brandon Brown really wants a dog, but his mother is not quite so sure. A dog is a big responsibility for any age, much less a soon-to-be 9-year-old. Determined to have a dog, Brandon will do almost anything to get one, but will he do everything it takes to keep one…a secret? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 461 Pages

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READER: Unique Word Count: 100 – Total Word Count: 4,900

Liam is a new student with a lot of secrets. Brandon is determined to discover his secrets and know exactly why everyone must “take precautions” and “stay alert.” His suspicions get the best of him, and he’s caught in the act of… CHEATING?! Will Brandon discover the truth and escape the penalty for cheating?

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Brandon Brown hace trampa

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Humor Liam is a new student with a lot of secrets. Brandon is determined to discover his secrets and know Fluenget cyMathe tters.cbest om exactly why everyone must “take precautions” and “stay alert.” Brandon’s suspicions of him, and he’s caught in the act of…CHEATING?! Will Brandon discover the truth and escape the penalty for his crime?

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TEACHER’S GUIDE: 342 Pages

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Brandon Brown versus Yucatán READER: Unique Word Count: 140 – Total Word Count: 5,000

ISBN: 978-1-940408-00-2

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Humor It takes Brandon Brown less than a day to find trouble while on vacation with his family in Cancun, Mexico. He quickly learns that in Mexico, bad decisions and careless mischief bring much more than a 12-year-old boy can handle alone. Will he and his new friend Justin outwit their parents, or will their mischievous antics eventually catch up with them? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 864 Pages

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El nuevo Houdini READER: Unique Word Count: 200 – Total Word Count: 5,580

ISBN: 978-1-935575-14-6

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Humor Brandon Brown is dying to drive his father’s 1956 T-bird while his parents are on vacation. Will he fool his parents and drive the car without them knowing and win the girl of his dreams in the process?

SPANISH • LEVEL 1 and UP

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 787 Pages

Includes Prep 4 Success Unit!

Edi el elefante READER: Unique Word Count: 55 – Total Word Count: 2,100

ISBN: 978-1-945956-39-3

Present Tense | Genre: Children’s Fiction Edi is a talented elephant, but he is very small. Edi does not want to be talented or small; he wants to be BIG! One day, Edi discovers that a small animal can solve a big problem and that being small is not so horrible after all. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 347 Pages

Includes Prep 4 Success Unit!

Esmeralda, la tortuguita marina READER: Unique Word Count: 50 – Total Word Count: 4,733

ISBN: 978-1-644981-28-3

Present Tense | Genre: Ecology-based Fiction Esmeralda is a tiny baby turtle who struggles against all odds to avoid the many pitfalls that she encounters between her nest and the sea. With a lot of support from helpful human and animal friends, Esmeralda is ready to begin the long search for her mother. Join Esmeralda on a perilous and exciting marine adventure! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 536 Pages

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Laritza

Past and Present Tense | Genre: Culture-based Fiction

Sixteen year old Laritza is never happier than when she is singing. When she and her undocumented father move to a new town, she is thrilled that the choir director at her new school has noticed her talent. She is encouraged to audition for a solo and is also excited to compete in ‘Elmerton Idol,’ a school-wide singing competition. When racist bullies try to undermine Lartiza’s success, Laritza loses heart. Can she find happiness in her new school in spite of the obstacles she faces?

ISBN: 978-1-644981-28-3

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 300+ Pages

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Laritza

READER: Unique Word Count: 110 Total Word Count: Past - 3,600 Present - 3,700

Laritza

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Llama en Lima READER: Unique Word Count: 55 – Total Word Count: 3,500

ISBN: 978-1-64498-066-8

Present Tense | Genre: Culture-based Adventure

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 276 Pages

Includes Prep 4 Success Unit!

Marcos y los Reyes Magos READER: Unique Word Count: 100 – Total Word Count: 4,100

ISBN: 978-1-64498-048-4

Present Tense | Genre: Culture-based Adventure Three Kings Day is coming, and Marcos wants to be sure that Kings Baltasar, Gaspar, and Melchor know exactly what gift to bring him. He puts forth great effort to communicate with the kings and quickly finds himself face to face with the WRONG king. Will evil King Herod ruin Three Kings Day?

SPANISH • LEVEL 1 and UP

Llama’s imagination is too big for her cage at the zoo in Lima, Peru. With the help of her friends, Mono and Cuy, she makes a plan for a daring escape. Once she sees how fascinating the big city can be, will she ever return home?

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 330 Pages

Mata la piñata READER: Unique Word Count: 100 – Total Word Count: 3,800

ISBN: 978-1-641592-67-3

Past and Present Tense | Genre: Thriller Spoof Joel’s friend Diego experiences every 13 year old’s worst nightmare: a birthday party with a piñata! However, Joel, Diego, and their friends have no idea that the real horror is just beginning! After the party, Joel can’t shake the feeling that the party isn’t over… Something evil has followed him home, and seems determined to celebrate Joel’s birthday with him! But…will he celebrate his 13th birthday…or will this uninvited party guest cancel the plans…or worse? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 357 Pages

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Papálotl READER: Unique Word Count: 74 – Total Word Count: 4,200

ISBN: 978-1-64498-519-9

Present Tense | Genre: Culture/Ecology-based Fiction Monarch butterflies migrate as far as 3000 miles each year! Is it just instinct that drives these small and delicate creatures to fly from the U.S. and Canada to Michoacán, México? Is it mere coincidence that millions of butterflies return to Michoacán, or is there another force that drives them to arrive… just in time for the Day of the Dead? As Teresa and her grandmother prepare the family’s altar to honor their Mazahua ancestors, Teresa discovers the incredible secret that hides among the wings of the monarch butterflies. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 79 Pages

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¡Silencio, por favor! READER: Unique Word Count: 98 – Total Word Count: 5,692

ISBN: 978-1-64498-126-9

Present Tense | Genre: Culture-based Adventure Living in Cairo, Egypt is anything but quiet. Day and night Samir hears continuous noise in spite of his attempts to ignore or eliminate it. Even his family is noisy! Desperate to sleep and study, Samir makes a bold attempt to escape the noisy city– even if it requires abandoning his family. He soon discovers that living without family in a constant state of ‘quiet’ is not as wonderful as he thought.

SPANISH • LEVEL 2 and UP

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 270 Pages

Includes Prep 4 Success Unit!

Spanish

Level 2 and UP

Bianca Nieves y los 7 toritos READER: Unique Word Count: 150 – Total Word Count: 6,400

ISBN: 978-1-940408-28-6

Past Tense | Genre: Culture-based Suspense Bullfighting is a dangerous sport, and there is nothing more menacing than facing a raging bull in the middle of the ring. All eyes are on the great torero, ‘El Julí,’ as he faces off against the most ferocious bull in the land, but nobody, aside from his daughter, Bianca, seems to notice that his greatest threat walks on two legs, not four. In her attempt to warn and save her father, Bianca soon realizes that fighting an angry bull is much safer than battling greed and deception. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 553 Pages

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READER: Unique Word Count: 208 – Total Word Count: 7900

ISBN: 978-1-945956-70-6

Liam Bradley is a global kid. He’s lived in several countries and just found out his next adventure is Singapore. What he really wants, however, is to spend more time with his busy dad. One day, his life turns upside down when he gets a mysterious message, setting in motion a fast-paced scramble to find his missing dad...on another continent!

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El chico global

Present Tense | Genre: Culture-based Adventure Liam Bradley is a global kid. He’s lived in several countries and just found out his next adventure is Singapore. What he really wants, however, is to spend more time with his busy dad. One day, his life turns upside down when he gets a mysterious message, setting in motion a fast-paced scramble to find his missing dad…on another continent! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 547 Pages

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Present Tense | Genre: Nonfiction-Biography Richard Steven Valenzuela is the epitome of a true overnight success! Born in 1941 to a working class Mexican-American family in California’s San Fernando Valley, ‘Ritchie’ dazzled the music industry with his unique blend of Latin rhythm and Rock ‘n’ Roll. At just 17 years old, Ritchie was well on his way to becoming a teen idol and one of the most popular Rock ’n’ Roll musicians of all times. Learn how this teen’s talent impacted the course of musical history!

Richard Steven Valenzuela is the epitome of a true overnight success! Born in 1941 to a working class Mexican-American family in California’s San Fernando Valley, ‘Ritchie’ dazzled the music industry with his unique blend of Latin rhythm and Rock ‘n’ Roll. At just 17 years old, Ritchie was well on his way to becoming a teen idol and one of the most popular Rock ’n’ Roll musicians of all times. Learn how this teen’s talent impacted the course of musical history!

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READER: Unique Word Count: 284 – Total Word Count: 6,500 Present Tense | Genre: Drama

ISBN: 978-1-64498-260-0

Lucho is one of 365,000 DREAMERS– students who qualify for the DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act. He dreams of going to college and running on the university track team, and he thinks that tuition costs are the only hurdle standing in his way. Lucho trains tirelessly to earn a track scholarship, only to have his dreams dashed in one split second! This is his story of dreams, loss, and the will to overcome.

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El duende de Salento READER: Unique Word Count: 160 – Total Word Count: 5,900

ISBN: 978-1-64498-362-1

Present Tense | Genre: Culture-based Legend A legend is a story that has been passed down from generation to generation. Although many believe legends are historically-based, they generally are not verifiable. When Zaria’s parents impose restrictions that are founded on a legend, Zaria is determined to verify it is anything but true. What she discovers sends a chill down her spine and is sure to make your hair stand on end! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 80 Pages

SPANISH • LEVEL 2 and UP

READER: Unique Word Count: 205 – Total Word Count: 7,500

Come on, let’s go: La historia autorizada de Ritchie Valens

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El Ekeko: un misterio boliviano READER: Unique Word Count: 195 – Total Word Count: 5,815

ISBN: 978-1-940408-89-7

Present Tense, First Person | Genre: Culture-based Mystery Paco is disappointed when his mother suggests that he replace his worn out shoes with his grandfather’s old boots. He reluctantly goes to the closet and gradually realizes that the closet holds much more than his grandfather’s old boots and a box of letters. Hidden among his grandfather’s possessions is a gift that has potential to bring some startling surprises and unexpected consequences. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 459 Pages

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Esperanza READER: Unique Word Count: 200 – Total Word Count: 7,000

ISBN: 978-1-644981-28-3

Past & Present Tense, First Person | Genre: Nonfiction This novel is based on the chilling true story of a young family caught in the middle of political corruption and violence during Guatemala’s 36-year civil war. When Alberto and his co-workers organize a strike, he finds himself and his family on the government’s ‘Extermination List’. Will the violent situation leave him stranded from his family and his country forever? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 643 Pages

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Felipe Alou: Desde los valles a las montañas READER: Unique Word Count: 150 – Total Word Count: 6,000

ISBN: 978-1-935575-65-8

Past Tense | Genre: Narrative Nonfiction In 1955, during the height of the civil rights movement, Felipe Rojas Alou came to the U.S. to play professional baseball. It was hardly an ideal situation for a black Dominican who spoke no English! This is Felipe’s amazing (true) story of perseverance and determination, as he beat insurmountable odds to become one of MLB’s most successful players and managers.

SPANISH • LEVEL 2 and UP

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Frida Kahlo READER: Unique Word Count: 150 – Total Word Count: 7,200

ISBN: 978-1-940408-36-1

Past Tense | Genre: Narrative Nonfiction Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is one of Mexico’s greatest artists, a remarkable achievement for someone who spent most of her relatively short life racked with pain. Frida expressed her pain through her art, producing some 143 paintings, 55 of which were self-portraits. To this day, she remains an icon of strength, courage and audacity. This brief biography provides a glimpse into her turbulent life and her symbolic art. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 410 Pages

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La Llorona de Mazatlán READER: Unique Word Count: 290 – Total Word Count: 10,000

ISBN: 978-1-935575-87-0

Past Tense | Genre: Modernized Legend Laney Morales’ dream of playing soccer in Mazatlán, Mexico soon turns into a nightmare, as she discovers that the spine-chilling legends of old may actually be modern mysteries. Friendless and frightened, Laney must endure the eerie cries in the night alone. Why does no one else seem to hear or see the weeping woman in the long white dress? Laney must stop the dreadful visits, even if it means confessing her poor choices and coming face to face with…La Llorona. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 441 Pages

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READER: Unique Word Count: 214 Total Word Count: 6,373 Past Tense | Genre: Cultural Classic

ISBN: 978-1-64498-071-2

Las aventuras de don Quijote de La Mancha

Las aventuras de don Quijote de la Mancha: La historia según Sancho Panza

Las aventuras de

don Quijote de La Mancha: La historia según Sancho Panza by

Katherine Lupton

While most people think don Quijote has lost his mind, Sancho Panza thinks he is one of the most interesting fellows he has ever met. As don Quijote sets off to find adventure, Sancho Panza is determined to join him. This comprehensible version of the original Miguel de Cervantes novel will tickle your funny bone and have you laughing your way to fluency.

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Los Baker van a Perú READER: Unique Word Count: 375 – Total Word Count: 7,300

ISBN: 978-1-934958-06-3

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Suspense - Humor

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 341 Pages

Lucha Lila

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Fiction, Personal Identity

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LUCHA LILA

READER: Unique Word Count: 265 – Total Word Count: 6,000

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Lila is an “invisible.” She prefers to live a quiet, unnoticed, drama-free life. She does her schoolwork, she helps out at home, and she never rocks the boat. One day, by chance, she stumbles upon the masked world of lucha libre, and as she increasingly steps away from her comfort zone, she discovers that she enjoys the action and excitement of the ring. But will her newfound confidence allow her to find her voice and stand up for herself…even when the mask comes off? FluencyMatters.com BARCODE

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SPANISH • LEVEL 2 and UP

Are the Baker family’s unfortunate mishaps brought on by bad luck or by the curse of the shrunken head? Join the Bakers as they travel through Peru and experience a host of cultural (mis) adventures that are full of fun, excitement and suspense!

FAITH LAUX

La maldición de la cabeza reducida READER: Unique Word Count: 375 – Total Word Count: 8,700

ISBN: 978-1-934958-97-1

Past Tense | Genre: Culture-based Adventure Haley and Jason think they have rid themselves of the cursed shrunken head. Their relief quickly gives way to shock, as they realize that their ordeal has only just begun. Returning the head and appeasing the Jívaro tribe become a matter of life and death! Will Haley and Jason beat the odds? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 135 Pages

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Noche de oro READER: Unique Word Count: 290 – Total Word Count: 9,000

ISBN: 978-1-940408-01-9

Past Tense | Genre: Environmental Fiction Now a college student, Makenna Parker returns to Costa Rica for a new ecological adventure. As a volunteer at a wildlife preserve in Guanacaste, she finds unexpected romance that lands her right in the middle of a perilous scheme. Does her new boyfriend really have good intentions, and what are he and his stepfather really up to? Will Makenna discover the truth before it’s too late? (Sequel to Robo en la noche) TEACHER’S GUIDE: 453 Pages

Noches misteriosas en Granada READER: Unique Word Count: 295 – Total Word Count: 8,500

ISBN: 978-1-641592-83-3

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Supernatural Fiction

SPANISH • LEVEL 2 and UP

Kevin Fowler leaves his perfect high school life behind and ventures off to spend a summer in Spain. Not understanding his classes or relating to his odd host family seem insignificant compared to his problems with Alfonso, his mysterious housemate who seems to have an eerie dark side. Kevin escapes into an intriguing book of long-ago adventures, and the boundaries between reality and fiction begin to blur. He soon discovers that nothing is as it appears…especially at night! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 481 Pages

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Paralelo 38: La 4.a expedición de John C. Frémont READER: Unique Word Count: 208 – Total Word Count: 6,100

ISBN: 978-1-64498-125-2

Present Tense | Genre: Nonfiction Fourteen-year-old Ted McNabb is thrilled that he has been invited to be part of John C. Frémont’s Fourth Expedition, thanks to his Uncle Alexis. Although he is excited, Ted is a bit nervous after hearing rumors of dangerous wild animals and unwelcoming indigenous people. He has no idea that there are much bigger obstacles to face and that his greatest fears may prove to be his greatest assets. In fact, his life may depend on them! This compelling story is based on the true account of Frémont’s Fourth Expedition along the 38th Parallel. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 300 Pages

Piratas del Caribe y el mapa secreto READER: Unique Word Count: 185 – Total Word Count: 7,500

ISBN: 978-1-934958-21-6

Present Tense | Genre: Adventure Adventure, suspense and deception abound in this story of Henry Morgan and his band of pirates. Henry, amid rumors of potions and treasures, threatens anyone who stands between him and his quest for the secret map. He definitely gets more than he bargains for when he takes on Antonio Medina and the Spanish Armada! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 475 Pages

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Piratas- Triángulo Bermudas READER: Unique Word Count: 265 – Total Word Count: 10,500

ISBN: 978-1-935575-64-1

Past Tense | Genre: Sci-Fi Adventure When Tito and his father set sail, they have no idea their decision to pass through the Bermuda Triangle could completely change their entire lives! They soon discover that rough seas and bad weather are the least of their worries, as they become entangled in a sinister plan to control the world and subsequently become the target of Henry Morgan and his band of pirates. Will they escape from the Triangle and from the pirates? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 135 Pages

Problemas en paraíso READER: Unique Word Count: 250 – Total Word Count: 9,000

ISBN: 978-1-935575-05-4

Past Tense | Genre: Suspense - Humor

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 296 Pages

Rebeldes de Tejas READER: Unique Word Count: 250 – Total Word Count: 10,800

ISBN: 978-1-934958-56-8

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Fiction When Mexican general Santa Anna discovers that thousands of U.S. citizens have moved into the Mexican state of Texas and seized the Alamo, he is determined to expel or kill all of them. What will happen when Mexican Juan Seguín finds himself fighting for Texas and against his country’s leader? Will he survive the bloody battle of the Alamo?

SPANISH • LEVEL 2 and UP

Victoria and her son are enjoying a fun-filled vacation in Mexico. Tyler spends his days on the beach while his mother attends a conference and explores Mexico. Her thirst for adventure is definitely quenched as she ventures out from the resort and finds herself alone and in a fight for her life! Will she survive the treacherous predicament long enough for someone to save her?

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 117 Pages

Robo en la noche READER: Unique Word Count: 295 – Total Word Count: 9,500

ISBN: 978-1-934958-57-5

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Environmental Fiction Makenna Parker had reservations about her father’s new job in Costa Rica–and with good reason! She finds herself in the middle of an illegal bird trading scheme, and it’s a race against time for her father to save her and the treasured macaws. (Prequel to Noche de oro)

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 475 Pages

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Santana READER: Unique Word Count: 210 – Total Word Count: 11,700

ISBN: 978-1-945956-44-7

Past Tense | Genre: Biographical Narrative Carlos Santana is a legendary Mexican American musician. He started out as a poor child in a tiny Mexican village and trans- formed himself into an icon of Rock ‘n’ Roll. His story illustrates the ups and downs inherent in any journey of success and the power of perseverance. Whether or not you are a fan of Santana, his story will leave you inspired! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 250 Pages

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READER: Unique Word Count: 270 – Total Word Count: 4,565

ISBN: 978-1-64498-237-2 A year after losing her father, Denise is dealing with those emotions as well as the daily struggles of a typical high student, but there’s more. She has big dreams, but also has to grapple with unfair treatment at school and can’t take it anymore. Denise is fed up. She wants things to be different. But how?

Present Tense | Genre: Social Justice

Sueño hecho realidad

A year after losing her father, Denise is dealing with her tremendous loss, as well as the daily struggles of a typical high school student. But that’s not all. She has to grapple with unfair treatment at school, which could undermine the dreams she has for her future. Denise is fed up. She wants things to be different. But how? FluencyMatters.com Includes Prep 4 Success Unit! BARCODE

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TEACHER’S GUIDE: 301 pages/slides

Sueño

hecho realidad Jade G reene

Una heroína improbable READER: Unique Word Count: 155 – Total Word Count: 5,233

ISBN: 978-1-64498-077-4

Past Tense | Genre: Humor Anabel’s thirteenth birthday brings her many surprises… a special message from her grandmother, a long-awaited opportunity to talk with Gabriel, her handsome heartthrob, and a terrible secret that not only threatens to ruin her chances with Gabriel, but also her REPUTATION! Will Anabel reveal her secret in order to save her classmate’s life? And if she does, will her reputation be ruined… forever? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 276 Pages

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Spanish

Level 3 and UP

48 horas READER: Unique Word Count: Intermediate 270 | Novice 170 Total Word Count: Intermediate 6,800 | Novice 6,500

ISBN: 978-1-945956-95-9

Past Tense | Genre: Cultural Suspense Inspired by true events, this story captures both the beauty and the dangers of the Galapagos Islands. Sonia Campos is a college student who is excited to study the famous Galapagos Islands tortoises, in the footsteps of her hero, Charles Darwin. When a freak accident causes her to have to stay behind as the group sets out on their first day of learning and exploring, she is crushed. The decisions she makes that day will mean life or death for Sonia and two new friends as they create their own adventure!

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Bananas READER: Unique Word Count: 275 – Total Word Count: 6700

ISBN: 978-1-64498-084-2

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Fiction After divorcing, Mario’s mother must uproot the family to find work. Mario struggles with the thought of moving, until he experiences the benefits of his mother’s new job at a fruit company. His new life includes an almost unlimited supply of bananas and a series of new adventures. However, Mario develops a great distaste for bananas once he sees the REAL harvest of the banana plantations. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 400+ Pages

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La Calaca Alegre READER: Unique Word Count: 425 – Total Word Count: 9,850

ISBN: 978-1-935575-90-0

Past Tense | Genre: Supernatural Mystery

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 510 Pages

SPANISH • LEVEL 3 and UP

Does Carlos really suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or are his strange sensations and lifelike nightmares much more real than anyone, including Carlos, believes? Determined to solve the mystery of his mother’s disappearance, Carlos decides to return to Chicago to face his fears and find his mother, even if it means living out his nightmares in real life. As he uncovers the mystery, he discovers the truth is much more complex and evil than he ever imagined. Includes Prep 4 Success Unit! LeyendasCOVER-PRINT.qxp_cover 7/3/18 8:02 AM Page 1

Leyendas impactantes READER: Unique Word Count: Intermediate 280 | Novice 215 Total Word Count: Intermediate 6,500 | Novice 5,100 Past Tense | Genre: Modernized Legend

Legends are stories that are traditionally passed from

generation to generation, often evolving over time. Many ISBN:types 978-1-945956-69-0 of legends exist. There are supernatural tales of the

dead returned to life or terrifying monsters. There are religious tales, which tell of demons, saints, or miracles. There are legends that explain the origins of those things held most dear to a culture. And there are cautionary legends warning people of the dire consequences of unwise or immoral behavior. All of these types of legends abound in Latin America. Here you will find six exciting traditional tales that will inspire and captivate you!

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Libertad

Past Tense | Genre: Nonfiction

LIBERTAD

READER: Unique Word Count: Intermediate-mid 290 | Intermediate-low 230 Total Word Count: Intermediate-mid 8,700 | Intermediate-low 7,700 ISBN: 978-1-641592-51-2

After years of oppression, Dionisio can no longer tolerate living in Cuba under Fidel’s iron fist. He longs for freedom and faces what seems to be impossible odds of finding it. He is shunned by his countrymen, abused by his government, and rejected by his family. This is the riveting true story of Dionisio’s search for freedom during Cuba’s dark history of its communist regime.

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Minerva

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Minerva

READER: Unique Word Count: 275 – Total Word Count: 8,126

Minerva

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Fiction Even as a young girl growing up in Ojo de Agua, Dominican Republic, Minerva Mirabal had a keen sense of justice, and was never afraid to stand up for the powerless. Not surprisingly, the tenacious young woman became a lawyer and an activist. However, as the threats of a tyrannical dictatorship edged closer to her own home and family, her refusal to be silent became more dangerous. This is the inspiring account of one woman and her sisters, the “Butterflies,” who defied their fear and raised their voices, courageously becoming an inspiration to the world.

Even as a young girl growing up in Ojo de Agua, Dominican Republic, Minerva Mirabal had a keen sense of justice, and was never afraid to stand up for the powerless. Not surprisingly, the tenacious young woman became a lawyer and an activist. However, as the threats of a tyrannical dictatorship edged closer to her own home and family, her refusal to be silent became more dangerous. This is the inspiring account of one woman and her sisters, the “Butterflies,” who defied their fear and raised their voices, courageously becoming an inspiration for the world.

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Mujeres extraordinarias ISBN: 978-1-64498-229-7 When a crippling illness attacked Beatrice ‘Bebe’ Vio’s body, she struggled not to let it destroy her passion for the sport she had once dominated and loved. Yusra Mardini pursued her passion of swimming in spite of living amid violence, war, and instability. Although strict laws forbade it, Sonita Alizadeh used her mind and her voice to speak up for herself and other Afghan girls. Irena Sendler risked her own life to save the lives of thousands of Jewish babies when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. War heroine, Petra Herrera, wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer when she was forbidden from fighting alongside males during the Mexican Revolution. Clemantine Wamariya used the horrors that she endured during the Rwandan genocide of the Tutsi people to become a powerful advocate for refugees worldwide. You are sure to be amazed and inspired by the incredible stories of these six extraordinary women!

Past Tense | Genre: Nonfiction Biographies

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Beatrice ‘Bebe’ Vio did not allow crippling illness to destroy her passion for her sport. Yusra Mardini pursued her passion of swimming in spite of living amid violence, war, and instability. Sonita Alizadeh used her mind and her voice to speak up for herself and other Afghan girls. Irena Sendler risked her life to save the lives of thousands of Jewish babies when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Petra Herrera wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer when she was forbidden from fighting during the Mexican Revolution. Clemantine Wamariya emerged from the Rwandan genocide to become a powerful advocate for refugees worldwide. You are sure to be inspired by the stories of these six extraordinary women!

Mujeres extraordinarias

READER: Unique Word Count: Intermediate 331 | Novice 190 Total Word Count: Intermediate 8,100 | Novice 8,300

MUJERES

MUJERES EXTRAORDINARIAS

Nelly Andrade-Hughes

Selena READER: Unique Word Count: Intermediate 369 | Novice 229 Total Word Count: Intermediate 7,500 | Novice 6,800

ISBN: 978-1-64498-035-4

Past Tense | Genre: Nonfiction Biography By 24 years of age, Selena Quintanilla was considered the ‘Queen of Tejano Music’ and well on her way to becoming one of the most famous musical performers of all time. Her incredible talent and unique Latin style had a profound and lasting impact on the music industry. Learn how this young tenacious woman built a legacy of music, fashion, and family. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 464 Pages

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Hasta la sepultura READER: Unique Word Count: 400 – Total Word Count: 12,000

ISBN: 978-1-940408-98-9

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Thriller It was with good reason that in 1500, Queen Isabella of Spain issued an official decree permanently closing the secret passageways that lie below the city of Salamanca, and it is with rash judgment that now, Nico and Adriana decide to explore them. Their investigation will prove more telling and more dangerous than either imagined. They discover that the legendary evil lurking below Salamanca is not so mythical after all. And there is more than one kind of evil that thrives in the passageways. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 234 Pages

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Present Tense | Genre: Social Justice

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TEACHER’S GUIDE: 300+ Pages

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How do cultural norms affect the way we consume? How does our consumption affect the world around us? How can we ensure that each human being is born with certain basic human rights? The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals are designed to help the world’s citizens work together to protect our planet and its people. Learn how ordinary people—young and old—have had FluencyMatters.com a global impact and find out what YOU can do to help achieve the goals!

S.O.S.TENIBLE

READER: Unique Word Count: 338 – Total Word Count: 7,100

S.o.s.tenible

Carrie Toth

Testigo: La historia de Brayan READER: Unique Word Count: Intermediate 300 | Novice 198 Total Word Count: Intermediate 6,400 | Novice 5,550

ISBN: 978-1-64498-092-7

What if we could UNsee an event? What if we could UNexperience a tragedy? For 14 year old Maycol, that would mean an end to his fear and paranoia and the return to his home, friends and family. Unfortunately, what Maycol has witnessed has left him alone and fleeing for his life. Will the hope of a better life far beyond the borders of Guatemala be enough to keep him safe? This is the true story of Maycol’s struggle for survival and his quest to rebuild a new life after losing everything. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 300+ Pages

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Tezcatlipoca

There are mysterious deaths in the area surrounding

Morelos, Mexico, and Detective Rodriguez is deterISBN: 978-1-945956-75-1 mined to discover the cause and the cure. Are the deaths due to a virus, a crime, or something much more complex? Will he be able to solve the cases before another death occurs? It’s a race against time, since the next death may be his very own.

Past Tense | Genre: Culture-based Thriller

Tezcatlipoca

READER: Unique Word Count: 130 – Total Word Count: 8,000

There are mysterious deaths in the area surrounding Morelos, Mexico, and Detective Rodriguez is determined to discover the cause and the cure. Are the deaths due to a virus, a crime,FluencyMatters.com or something much more complex? Will he be able to solve the case before another death occurs? It’s a race against time, since the next death may be his very own. BARCODE

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Tezcatlipoca Chris Roberts & Carol Gaab

SPANISH • LEVEL 3 and UP

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Fiction

Vector READER: Unique Word Count: 400 – Total Word Count: 7,100

ISBN: 978-1-940408-99-6

Past Tense | Genre: Magical Realism A vector of venom infects Antonio, a typical Panamanian teenager, with an illness that has farreaching consequences. He is carried away from home and transported back in time to the early 1900s, where he unknowingly joins his grandfather on the construction of the Panama Canal. Will Antonio escape from the past and survive the consequences of working on one of the most dangerous construction sites in history? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 546 pages/slides!

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Vidas impactantes READER: Unique Word Count: 250 – Total Word Count: 7,400

ISBN: 978-1-945956-34-8

Past Tense | Genre: Biographical Narrative Explore the fascinating stories of six influential and inspirational Spanish speakers whose lives have made an impact. A baseball star who gave his life helping others, a Cuban exile turned superstar, a mother who never gave up the search for her missing son, a paralyzed soccer star who fought his way to the top in a new profession, a woman who revealed the secrets of history after getting fired from her job, and a shift supervisor in a mine who didn’t realize his shift would last 70 days! You may have heard of these impactful individuals, and after reading their stories, you are sure to feel inspired. (Roberto Clemente, Azucena Villaflor, Celia Cruz, Julio Iglesias, Luis Urzúa, María Reiche) TEACHER’S GUIDE: 181 Pages

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Spanish

Level 4 and UP

La Guerra Sucia READER: Unique Word Count: 600 – Total Word Count: 12,350

ISBN: 978-1-934958-05-6

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Fiction

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 459 Pages

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La hija del sastre READER: Unique Word Count: 500 – Total Word Count: 12,400

ISBN: 978-1-935575-61-0

Growing up in a Republican family during

Franco's fascist rule of Spain, Emilia Mata-

moros discovers just how important keeping a

La hija del sastre

SPANISH • LEVEL 4 and UP

American journalist and single mother Leslie Corrales travels to Argentina to investigate the suspicious disappearance of Magdalena Casasnovas’s son. When Leslie discovers that Magdalena’s son, along with tens of thousands of other suspected dissidents, has suffered horrific atrocities at the hands of the Argentine government, she finds herself in a life-altering series of events. Will she escape with her life and the information she needs to help the Argentine people?

secret can be! After her father, a former captain in the Republican army, goes into hiding,

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Fiction

La hija del

sastre

Emilia not only must work as a seamstress to support her family, she must work to guard a secret that will protect her father and save her

Growing up in a Republican family during Franco’s rule of Spain, Emilia discovers just how important keeping a secret can be! After her father, a former captain in the Republican army, goes into hiding, Emilia must work to guard a secret that will protect her father and save her family from death. Will her innocence be lost and will she succumb to Franco’s fascist regime? family from certain death. Will her innocence be lost and will she succumb to the deceptive and violent tactics of Franco's fascist regime?

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Vida y muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha READER: Unique Word Count: 428 – Total Word Count: 7,600

ISBN: 978-1-935575-18-4

Past Tense | Genre: Realistic Fiction This compelling drama recounts life (and death) in one of the most violent and well-known gangs in Los Angeles, La Mara Salvatrucha. Joining MS-13 brings certain gang-related responsibilities, but being born into La Salvatrucha requires much more. Sometimes it even requires your life! This is a gripping story of one gang member’s struggle to find freedom. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 543 Pages

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Level 1 and UP

Brandon Brown à la conquête de Québec READER: Unique Word Count: 165 – Total Word Count: 6,200

ISBN: 978-1-940408-13-2

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Humor It takes Brandon Brown less than a day to find trouble while on vacation with his family in Quebec, Canada. He quickly learns that in Quebec, bad decisions and careless mischief bring much more than a 12-year-old boy can handle alone. Will he and his new friend Justin outwit their parents, or will their mischievous antics eventually catch up with them? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 293 Pages

Brandon Brown dit la vérité READER: Unique Word Count: 95 – Total Word Count: 4,500

ISBN: 978-1-940408-90-3

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 263 Pages

Brandon Brown veut un chien READER: Unique Word Count: 120 – Total Word Count: 5,260

ISBN: 978-1-935575-99-3

Present Tense | Genre: Humor Brandon Brown really wants a dog, but his mother is not quite so sure. A dog is a big responsibility for any age, much less a soon-to-be 9-year-old. Determined to have a dog, Brandon will do almost anything to get one, but will he do everything it takes to keep one…a secret?

FRENCH • LEVEL 1 and UP

Present Tense | Genre: Humor Rather than get caught in the act of disobeying his mother, Brandon decides to lie about his actions. He quickly discovers that not telling the truth can create big problems and a lot of stress! Will dishonesty prevail or will Brandon decide that honesty is the best policy?

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 201 Pages

Édi l’éléphant READER: Unique Word Count: 65 – Total Word Count: 2,200

ISBN: 978-1-945956-64-5

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Émeraude, le bébé tortue marine READER: Unique Word Count: 90 – Total Word Count: 3,700

ISBN: 978-1-64498-268-6

Present Tense | Genre: Ecology-based Fiction Émeraude is a tiny baby turtle who struggles against all odds to avoid the many pitfalls that she encounters between her nest and the sea. With a lot of support from helpful human and animal friends, Émeraude is ready to begin the long search for her mother. Join Émeraude on a perilous and exciting marine adventure! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 667 Pages

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Silence, s'Il vous plaît ! READER: Unique Word Count: 98 – Total Word Count: 5,692

ISBN: 978-1-64498-346-1

FRENCH • LEVEL 1 and UP

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 270 Pages

Une Obsession dangereuse READER: Unique Word Count: 140 – Total Word Count: 6,000

ISBN: 978-1-945956-59-1

Present Tense | Genre: Humor - Adventure Françoise’s obsession with alligators is a bit concerning, but when she plans a face-to-face encounter, it becomes downright dangerous. As she and her friend Monique secretly venture out into the bayou for an alligator encounter, they discover that both alligators and the bayou are much safer when viewed on TV! Françoise finds herself in a life-or-death situation, and her only hope for survival rests on the wits of a 13-year-old. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 192 Pages

L'étudiante étrangère READER: Unique Word Count: 147 – Total Word Count: 4,200

ISBN: 978-1-64498-338-6

Present Tense | Genre: Humor - Adventure Dominique is not exactly enthusiastic about hosting Bianca, the new exchange student. Bianca is beautiful, popular, and arrogant… and she seems intent on making Dominique’s life miserable. Are Dominique’s misgivings about Bianca grounded in petty jealousy or is her intuition correct? Bianca has woven a tangled web, and Dominique is stunned when she discovers who is caught in the middle of it! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 296 Pages

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Level 2 and UP

Le Nouvel Houdini READER: Unique Word Count: 225 – Total Word Count: 5,600

ISBN: 978-1-935575-30-6

Le vol des oiseaux READER: Unique Word Count: 312 – Total Word Count: 9,500

ISBN: 978-1-64159-242-0

Fifteen-year-old Nathalie Gauthier had reservations about her father’s new job in Africa, but little did she know that missing her home and her friends would be the least of her worries. She finds herself in the middle of an illegal bird-trading scheme, and it’s a race against time for her father to save her and the treasured African Greys. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 112 Pages

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Les Découvertes incroyables After a terrorist attack leaves Laurine Dupont fatherless and with life-altering injuries, her brother and mother must turn their attention to her care. Nathan spends his days caring for his sister while his mother, a scientist, spends her days experimenting in her laboratory. Will her work in the lab save her daughter or put the entire family in grave danger?

ISBN: 978-1-64498-093-4

Present Tense | Genre: Mystery/Suspense After a terrorist attack leaves Laurine Dupont fatherless and with life-altering injuries, her brother and mother must turn their attention to her care. Nathan spends his days caring for his sister while his mother, a scientist, spends her days experimenting in her laboratory. Will her work in the lab save her daughter or put the entire family in grave danger?

Les Découvertes incroyables

READER: Unique Word Count: 230 – Total Word Count: 3,910

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Present Tense | Genre: Environmental Fiction

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Marie-Antoinette et le collier de la mort READER: Unique Word Count: 225 – Total Word Count: 5,475

ISBN: 978-1-64498-127-6

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Drama In 1772, France’s King Louis XV commissions Parisian jewelers, Messieurs Bassange and Boehmer, to create a diamond necklace. The king dies before he pays for the elaborate multi-million-dollar piece, leaving the jewelers strapped for cash and struggling to find a buyer. Convinced by a friend to win back the favor of the queen, Marie Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan steps up to buy it on her behalf. After a 13-year search, the desperate jewelers think their problem is finally solved… until they find themselves at the center of a scandal that will change the course of history. This tale of greed, deception and fraud is based on the true story of Marie-Antoinette and the famous necklace scandal. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 270 Pages

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Nuits mystérieuses à Lyon

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ISBN: 978-1-935575-62-7

Kevin used to have the perfect life. Now, dumped by his popular girlfriend, Kevin leaves for a summer in France with his best friend, and his life seems anything but perfect. Taking classes he can't understand, living with a very odd host family, trying to get the attention of a girl with whom he has no chance, and dealing with a guy who has a dark side and who seems to be out to get him, Kevin escapes into a book and enters a world of long-ago adventures. As the boundaries between his two worlds begin to blur, Kevin discovers that nothing is as it appears... especially at night!

Present Tense | Genre: Supernatural Fiction

Nuits mystérieuses à Lyon

READER: Unique Word Count: 330 – Total Word Count: 8,500

Kevin Fowler leaves his perfect high school life behind and ventures off to spend a summer in France. Not understanding his classes or relating to his odd host family seem insignificant compared to his problems with Alphonse, his mysterious housemate who seems to have an eerie dark side. Kevin escapes into an intriguing book of long-ago adventures, and the boundaries between reality and fiction begin to blur. He soon discovers that nothing is as it appears…especially at ynight! Fluenc Matters.com BARCODE

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Pirates francais des Caraïbes READER: Unique Word Count: 220 – Total Word Count: 7,750

ISBN: 978-1-934958-59-9

FRENCH • LEVEL 2 and UP

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 112 Pages

Problèmes au Paradis READER: Unique Word Count: 350 – Total Word Count: 10,750

ISBN: 978-1-935575-84-9

Past Tense | Genre: Suspense - Humor Victoria Andalucci and her 16-year-old son, Tyler, are enjoying a fun-filled vacation at Club Paradise in Martinique. A typical teenager, Tyler spends his days on the beach with the other teens while his mother attends a conference and explores Martinique. Her quest for adventure is definitely quenched, as she ventures out of the resort and finds herself alone and in a perilous fight for her life! Will she survive the treacherous predicament long enough for someone to save her? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 113 Pages

Un Royaume en danger When a wounded knight arrives at their village, Martin and Leiliana take him to Madeleine, the village sorcerer for help. They soon discover that other strangers have also arrived at the village and have burned it to the ground. As they flee for their lives, they discover that they hold the secret to fulfilling a prophecy that could not only save their lives but save the kingdom as well.

ISBN: 978-1-64498-103-0

Past Tense | Genre: Adventure/Suspense

Un Royaume en danger

READER: Unique Word Count: 215 – Total Word Count: 4,120

Un Royaume en danger

When a wounded knight arrives at their village, Martin and Leiliana take him to Madeleine, the village sorcerer for help. They soon discover that other strangers have also arrived at the village and have burned it to the ground. As they flee for their lives, they discover that they hold the secret to fulfilling a prophecy that could not only save their lives but save the kingdom as well.

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French

Level 3 and UP

Au revoir l’Acadie READER: Unique Word Count: 325 – Total Word Count: 7,550

ISBN: 978-1-945956-50-8

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Fiction During the Great Expulsion of 1755, thousands of Acadians were inhumanely torn from their homeland and exiled to various parts of the world. Marie and her family are no exception. After her family is ripped from their home and separated during deportation, Marie struggles to survive the brutality of the English soldiers. Malnourished, ill and without hope, Marie cannot endure her naval prison much longer. Will she survive long enough to be reunited with her family? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 366 Pages

Felipe Alou: l’histoire d’un grand champion READER: Unique Word Count: 290 – Total Word Count: 7,700

ISBN: 978-1-940408-40-8

In 1955, during the height of the civil rights movement, Felipe Rojas Alou came to the U.S. to play professional baseball. It was hardly an ideal situation for a black Dominican who spoke no English! This is Felipe’s amazing (true) story of perseverance and determination, as he beat insurmountable odds to become one of MLB’s most successful players and managers. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 492 Pages

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FRENCH • LEVEL 3 and UP

Past Tense | Genre: Nonfiction

German

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Brandon Brown sagt die Wahrheit

ISBN: 978-1-945956-74-4

Rather than get caught in the act of disobeying his mother, Brandon decides to lie about his actions. He quickly discovers that not telling the truth can create big problems and a lot of stress! Will his dishonest actions be revealed, or will he decide that honesty is the best policy?

Present Tense | Genre: Humor

Bra ndon Brown sagt die Wa h rheit

READER: Unique Word Count: 185 – Total Word Count: 6,000

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German Translation & Adaptation by Julie Young

Brandon Brown will einen Hund READER: Unique Word Count: 185 – Total Word Count: 6,000

ISBN: 978-1-940408-35-4

Present Tense | Genre: Humor

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 216 Pages

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Brandon Brown entdeckt Bayern READER: Unique Word Count: 334 – Total Word Count: 6,050

It takes Brandon Brown less than a day to find trouble while on vacation with his family in Bavaria. He quickly learns that in Bavaria, bad decisions and careless mischief can bring much more than a 12-year-old boy can handle alone. Will he and his new friend, Justin, outwit their parents, or will their mischievous antics eventually catch up with them?

ISBN: 978-1-64498-136-8

Past and Present Tense | Genre: Humor

TEACHER’S GUIDE: 233 Pages

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GERMAN • LEVEL 1 and UP

Brandon Brown really wants a dog, but his mother is not quite so sure. A dog is a big responsibility for any age, much less a soon-to-be 9-year-old. Determined to have a dog, Brandon will do almost anything to get one, but will he do everything it takes to keep one…a secret?

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Er träumt von Amerika READER: Unique Word Count: 110 – Total Word Count: 3,800

ISBN: 978-1-64498-059-0

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Nonfiction Biography Philanthropist, businessman, politician, activist, author, filmmaker, Hollywood actor, and international sensation, Arnold Schwarzenegger actually began his extensive career in a different country and in a different arena altogether. Find out where and how Arnie launched his first of many careers. His story is sure to inspire and surprise you! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 270 Pages

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Esmeralda die Meeresschildkröte Esmeralda is a tiny baby turtle who ISBN: 978-1-64498-319-5 struggles against all odds to avoid the many pitfalls that she encounters between her nest and the sea. With a lot of support from helpful human and animal friends, Esmeralda is ready to begin the long search for her mother. Join Esmeralda on a perilous and exciting marine adventure!

Present Tense | Genre: Ecology-based Fiction

Esmeralda, die Meeresschildkröte

READER: Unique Word Count: 50 – Total Word Count: 4,733

Esmeralda, die Meeresschildkröte

Esmeralda is a tiny baby turtle who struggles against all odds to avoid the many pitfalls that she encounters between her nest and the sea. With a lot of support from helpful human and animal friends, Esmeralda is ready to begin the long search for her mother. Join Esmeralda on a perilous and exciting marine adventure! TEACHER’S GUIDE: 536 Pages

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Level 2 and UP

Der neue Houdini READER: Unique Word Count: 250 – Total Word Count: 5,900

ISBN: 987-1-940408-94-1

Brandon Brown is dying to drive his father’s 1956 T-bird while his parents are on vacation. Will he fool his parents and drive the car without them knowing and win the girl of his dreams in the process? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 220 Pages

Mysteriöse Nächte in Regensburg ISBN: 978-1-64498-043-9 Kevin used to have the perfect life. Now, dumped by his popular girlfriend, Kevin leaves for a summer in Germany with his best friend, and his life seems anything but perfect. Taking classes he can't understand, living with a very odd host-family, trying to get the attention of a girl with whom he has no chance, and dealing with a guy who has a dark side and who seems to be out to get him, Kevin escapes into a book and enters a world of long-ago adventures. As the boundaries between his two worlds begin to blur, Kevin discovers that nothing is as it appears...especially at night!

Present Tense | Genre: Supernatural Fiction

Kevin used to have the perfect life. Now, dumped by his popular girlfriend, Kevin leaves for a summer in Germany with his best friend, and his life seems anything but perfect. Taking classes he can't understand, living with a very odd host-family, trying to get the attention of a girl with whom he has no chance, and dealing with a guy who has a dark side and who seems to be out to get him, Kevin escapes into a book and enters a world of long-ago adventures. As the boundaries between his two worlds begin to blur, Kevin discovers that nothing is as it appears…especially at night!

Mysteriöse Nächte in Regensburg

READER: Unique Word Count: 174 – Total Word Count: 6,500

Mysteriöse Nächte in Regensburg

GERMAN • LEVEL 2 and UP

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Humor

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German

Level 3 and UP

Namika READER: Unique Word Count: 300 – Total Word Count: 4,780

ISBN: 978-1-64498-224-2 Namika

Naturally narrated in past and present | Genre: Biography

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Hanan Hamdi is anything but ordinary! Born in Germany to Moroccan parents, Hanan looks neither like a typical German nor a typical rap singer. Growing up in Germany ‘different’ and without a father, Hanan struggled with her identity. In Germany she was ‘the Moroccan’ and in Morocco she was ‘the German’. Learn how she came to understand that having two cultures is a precious gift. Hanan’s love of music helped her find herself and her music communicates powerful messages of acceptance, love and family. As Namika, she would later give many interviews about her background and upbringing. This book is based on those interviews as well as on the song textsFluencyMatters.com she herself writes. After all, the name Namika means ‘the writer’. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 381 Pages

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Level 1 and UP

Italian, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, Japanese Brandon Brown dice la verità - ITALIAN READER: Unique Word Count: 90 – Total Word Count: 4,200

ISBN: 978-1-945956-73-7

B r a n d o n B ro w n d i c e l a ve r i tà by C a r o l Ga a b

Italian Translation & Adaptation by Francesca Silvano

Brandon Brown vuole un cane - ITALIAN READER: Unique Word Count: 100 – Total Word Count: 4,100

ISBN: 978-1-940408-91-0

OTHER • LEVEL 1 and UP

Brandon Brown Canem Vult - LATIN READER: Unique Word Count: 125 – Total Word Count: 3,700

ISBN: 978-1-940408-88-0

Brandon Brown xiǎng yào gǒu - MANDARIN READER: Unique Word Count: 82 – Total Word Count: 7,000

ISBN: 978-1-940408-09-5

Pinyin & Hanzi | Genre: Humor Brandon Brown really wants a dog, but his mother is not quite so sure. A dog is a big responsibility for any age, much less a soon-to-be 9-year-old. Determined to have a dog, Brandon will do almost anything to get one, but will he do everything it takes to keep one…a secret?

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The New Houdini - RUSSIAN READER: Unique Word Count: 300 – Total Word Count: 8,400

ISBN: 978-1-935575-63-4

Edi the Elephant - JAPANESE 2

Edi is a talented elephant, but he is very small. Edi does not want to be talented or small; he wants to be BIG! One day, Edi discovers that a small animal can solve a big problem and that being small is not so horrible after all.

?\bZ!

READER: Unique Word Count: Fewer than 90 Total Word Count: 2,450 ISBN: 978-1-64498-076-7

?\bZ (Edi the Elephant) Written & Illustrated by Emily Ibrahim

Past & Present Tense | Genre: Humor

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Esmeralda la tortuguita marina, p.18

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Robo en la noche, p.25

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Brandon Brown veut un chien, p.31

Nuits mystérieuses à Lyon, p.34

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Los quince de Raquel

EntreCulturas® 1 Companion Reader

READER: Unique Word Count: 179 – Total Word Count: 3,871

ISBN: 978-1-641593-55-7

Present Tense | Genre: Culture-based Fiction

Los quince de Raquel

Raquel is on the verge of turning 15 and all she wants is a new phone and to celebrate with her friends. However, her parents have a big surprise: they are flying her to Mexico to celebrate with a traditional fiesta de quinceañera! Nobody seems to care what Raquel wants, and nothing seems to be going right. Will Raquel’s quince be a disaster? Teacher’s Guide includes CI practices, strategies, activity answer keys, Can-Do Statements, and more! Esmeralda Mora Román

Paco, el pingüino perdido READER: Unique Word Count: 60 – Total Word Count: 4,231

ISBN: 978-1-641593-49-6

Present Tense | Genre: Ecology-based Fiction

Paco is a baby penguin in a colony on the coast of Chile. His parents adore him and keep him safe, so why did they suddenly abandon him? Alone and afraid, he waits for his parents to return. But he is not really alone. There are predators all around! Who will find him first—his parents or a predator? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 283 Pages

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La Lucha READER: Unique Word Count: 199 – Total Word Count: 6,125

ISBN: 978-1-641593-64-9

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Drama

It is 1965, and 16-year-old Javier is a typical teen with dreams for the future. Javier wants an education so he can escape the brutal working conditions and poverty plaguing his family. Instead, he has to work in the fields to help support his family. When he hears about a man who has started a workers’ revolution, he joins the movement. He soon learns that landowners do not tolerate even peaceful activism, but his own father may be his biggest opposition. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 352 Pages

La mola misteriosa READER: Unique Word Count: 276 – Total Word Count: 4,799

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Past Tense | Genre: Culture-based Fiction

EntreCulturas® 2 Companion Reader

La mola misteriosa

María José’s great-grandmother, Yaya, is about to celebrate her 91st birthday in Cartagena, Colombia. While preparing for the celebration, María José and her grandmother Lita uncover old photographs and keepsakes belonging to Yaya. Among these items is a mola, an intricate piece of needlework crafted by the Guna people native to the islands of San Blas near Panama. But why does Yaya have this mola among her treasured possessions? And what is the meaning of the symbols sewn into the cloth? Could the mysterious mola reveal secrets of Yaya’s past? Ann Macari Healey

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La princesa y el guerrero: la leyenda de Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatépetl READER: Unique Word Count: 180 – Total Word Count: 6,050

ISBN: 978-1-64159-375-5

Past Tense | Genre: Culture-based Legend

The three highest volcanoes in Mexico form a triangle in the center of the country. Two of the volcanoes, el Pico de Orizaba and Iztaccíhuatl, remain silent while the third, Popocatépetl, smolders endlessly, and occasionally erupts violently, making it off limits to visitors. The mythology of the Aztecs and other indigenous groups of Mesoamerica explains the origins of this triangle of volcanoes as a triangle of love, jealousy, and misunderstanding. From a romantic bargain gone wrong to an eternity of regret, three friends will find out just how far the gods will go to make their story a lesson to others. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 200+ pages (Teacher’s Guide in progress)

Viaje sin retorno READER: Unique Word Count: 170 – Total Word Count: 7,300

ISBN: 978-1-641593-72-4

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Drama

In 1749, Mariana was living the life she’d always dreamed of. However, things took a dark turn as tragedy, death, and separation ripped her family apart. Desperate to reunite with the only person who would understand her grief, she set out on an expedition that would test her courage, and threaten her life. Along the way, Mariana learns just how strong and capable she is… but will her strength be enough to reunite her with her lost love? Or will her story end in the Amazon jungle? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 425 pages

Spanish

Level 3 and UP

Hombres Extraordinarios READER: Unique Word Count: 347 – Total Word Count: 8,150

ISBN: 978-1-644983-82-9

Past Tense | Genre: Nonfiction Biography

Jackie Robinson, Nicholas Winton, Frederick Douglass, Salvador Castro, Chico Mendes, and Achmat Hassiem—six men whose astounding fortitude and actions led to the effects we feel today. You are sure to be amazed and inspired by the stories of these extraordinary men. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 340 pages

La receta secreta READER: Unique Word Count: 255 – Total Word Count: 7,745

ISBN: 978-1-64159-352-6

Past Tense | Genre: Culture-based fiction

When Mali is accepted into the prestigious Brooklyn Academy, she is excited for her new opportunities, but also nervous about leaving her old friends behind. She has to learn to balance her new friends, her schoolwork, and her responsibilities in the family restaurant. Everything seems great until a school project leads to jealousy, betrayal, and a desperate move by Mali which puts the family business at risk. Will Mali’s decisions work out for the best? Or will her school project turn out to be a recipe for disaster? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 347 pages

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French

Level 1 and UP

Silence, s’il vous plaît ! ISBN: 978-1-644983-46-1

Present Tense | Genre: Culture-based Adventure

Silence, s’il vous plaît !

READER: Unique Word Count: 136 – Total Word Count: 4,700

Silence,

s'il vous plaît !

Life in Cairo, Egypt is anything but quiet. Day and night Samir hears continuous noise in spite of his attempts to ignore or eliminate it. Even his family is noisy! Desperate to sleep and study, Samir makes a bold attempt to escape the noisy city– even if it requires abandoning his family. He soon discovers that living without family in a constant state of ‘quiet’ is not as wonderful as he thought. Fluency Matters

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French

Écrit et illustré par

Emily Ibrahim

Level 2 and UP

Claire, la voyante READER: Unique Word Count: 230 – Total Word Count: 6,938

ISBN: 978-1-64159-393-9

Claire, la voyante

Past Tense | Genre: Supernatural Fiction Claire is a special little girl who can see things that others cannot. Her parents frequently bring visitors to her house and use Claire and her special ability to their advantage. But one day her entire life changes when Claire overhears a secret conversation that terrifies her: she is not who she thought she was. A special charm, found in the forest, and a new friend will guide Claire to a past that she doesn’t remember and an adventure that she will never forget. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 200+ pages (Teacher’s Guide in progress)

Lois Dalton

French

Level 3 and UP

La révolution française READER: Unique Word Count: 245 – Total Word Count: 5,850

ISBN: 978-1-641593-69-4

Past Tense | Genre: Historical Fiction From the top of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Stryga the gargoyle watches as French citizens take to the streets to fight for human rights and equal representation. The French people are determined to dismantle the monarchy and will stop at nothing to accomplish their mission for freedom. Unbothered by the unrest, King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette continue to ignore the conflict, completely underestimating the power inherent in the will of the people. This is Stryga's account of the Revolution of 1789 and the downfall of the French Monarchy. TEACHER’S GUIDE: 246 Pages

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German

Level 3 and UP

Mit dem Wind in den Westen READER: Unique Word Count: 274 – Total Word Count: 5,590

ISBN: 978-1-641593-66-3

Past Tense | Genre: Adventure, Suspense Frank lives in East Germany with his parents and younger brother. Frank’s father dreams of living in freedom in the West. Frank is torn between his budding interest in his neighbor Klara and his dad’s terrifying, but genius, plan to slip away from the oppression of the East. The family works together, in secret, to build something so enormous that they can only escape in the dead of night. With the rare gift of a wind from the North, they are on their way… but will their untested creation carry them into the hands of friend or foe? TEACHER’S GUIDE: 207 Pages

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Spanish Title

Print ISBN

E-Book ISBN

Cómo salir de la zona de amigos

9781985704824

9781641593786

El Armario

9781985769045

9781641593793

El Escape

9781981233489

9781641593809

Feliz cumpleaños: "El partido"

9781981136599

9781641593816

La clase de confesiones

9781540800695

9781641593830

La bella mentira: la clase de confesiones 2

9781547060160

9781641593823

Las apariencias engañan

9781985247871

9781641593854

El Mensaje

9781092523073

9781641593892

La pasajera misteriosa

9798565513493

9781641593908

Las Sombras

9781981433933

9781641593915

French Title

Print ISBN

E-Book ISBN

La clase des confessions

9781981173297

9781641593847

Le beau mensonge

9781721929399

9781641593861

Bon anniversaire

9781699845950

9781641593878

Le message

9798663215824

9781641593922

Title

Print ISBN

E-Book ISBN

Die Stunde der Wahrheit

9798699440597

9781641593885

German

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Agentes secretos y el mural de Picasso

Canion Creations, Mira Canion

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El capibara con botas

Canion Creations, Mira Canion

9780991441136

El escape cubano

Canion Creations, Mira Canion

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Fiesta fatal

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La perezosa impaciente

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9781947006027

Rival

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9781947006003

Tumba

Canion Creations, Mira Canion

9780991441198

La familia de Federico Rico

Spanish Cuentos, Craig Klein

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Spanish Cuentos, Craig Klein

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Papacito

Spanish Cuentos, Craig Klein

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Peter va a Colombia

Spanish Cuentos, Craig Klein

9780991203819

El callejon del beso

CPLI, Karen Rowan

9781603722605

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CPLI, Karen Rowan

9780982468722

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CPLI, Karen Rowan

9780982468784

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CPLI, Karen Rowan

9780982468715

Las aventuras de Isabela

CPLI, Karen Rowan

9780982468708

La casa de la dentista

Señor Wooly

Me llamo Victor

Señor Wooly

9780997763560

Olivia y los monos

Veronica Moscoso

9781603722308

En busca del monstruo

Pablo Ortega Lopez

9781603720977

Pirata del norte

R. Lomas Harrell

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Publisher, Author

ISBN

Le capybara botté

Canion Creations, Mira Canion

9781947006102

Carl ne veut pas aller en France

CPLI, Karen Rowan

9781603722292

Don Quichotte, le dernier chevalier

CPLI, Karen Rowan

9781603722179

Isabelle capture un single hurleur

CPLI, Karen Rowan

9780982468739

Les yeux de Carmen

Veronica Moscoso

9780929724447

Title

Publisher, Author

ISBN

Ritter von heute

Robert Harrell

9781938088001

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