Washoe County Library System

Discusses the events of the American Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the writing of the Constitution. Activities include making a tricorn hat and discovering local history.

Explores the unique ecosystem of the desert and demonstrates the special ways its native plants and animals flourish.

The discs provide pronunciation coaching by native speakers, with simple words, sentences, and dialogues. The coursebook contains 40 lessons on practical, everyday topics; vocabulary, straightforward explanation, and plenty of examples; and supplemental sections on letters, e-mail, and the Internet. The Portuguese-English English-Portuguese dictionary contains more than 18,000 words, idioms, and expressions, with everyday examples of usage.

Presents a humorous introduction to Spanish words through illustrations and rhyming text. Includes Spanish words or phrases.

Includes nearly 150 essential words for success in school and on state tests, pictures to help with understanding, easy-to-read definitions, real world examples for more support, nearly 40 activities to help with learning essential words, tips for using the glossary and the activity book, guidance for helping ESL students and struggling readers and answers for all activities.

Presents a collection of ten easy-to-read stories that introduce three- and four-letter rhyming words and feature consistent short vowel sounds. ''Bob Books is back with a brand-new box about rhyming words!

Perfect for beginning readers, this boxed set includes ten mini-books and thirty puzzle flashcards which focus on rhyming words. Recognizing rhyming patterns helps students build their reading vocabularies. This new Bob Books box is perfect...