bilingual books

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a loved one who promises to build a home library to hold treasures that grow and change along with their special child.

Contains sixty-two Arabic love poems drawn from seventh-century poet Qays b. al-Mulawwah. Each poem includes the Arabic script and an English translation on the facing page. The poems reflect the love Qays had for his cousin, Leyla al-Amiriya, and are representative of platonic or virginal love poems during the Ummayad era (661?750).

Sherlock Holmes and Watson set out to solve the mystery of the mysterious and terrifying beast which is lurking on the desolate moor.

Offers a guided reading of the work of Sheikh Ibn Battuta using twenty interactive lessons on style and grammar along with historical and cultural background and critical evaluation. The work itself chronicles the travels of Ibn Battuta to East Africa, Byzantium, Iraq, Russia, India, Ceylon, and China during the fourteenth century. Describes Muslim maritime activities, foreign architecture, and the agricultural activities of various cultures as well as other sights from his travels.

Explores unique and unusual sports from around the world. Includes color illustrations.

Presents a collection of over 700 proverbs from the Arab world and culture, written in both Arabic and English, along with English equivalents where applicable.

Explores unique and unusual sports from around the world. Includes color illustrations.

"When a little one sees their parents overwhelmed with the aftermath of distressing news, they remind themselves of the love that still shines through, and all the ways love is showcased in the simplest of actions that we often overlook. Whether helping a neighbor or reminiscing the beauty of a susnset with a loved one, love triumphs all. This . . . picture book will encourage . . . little ones to practice seeing the good that exists all around us"--Provided by publisher.

The reader is asked to guess what Roxanne must leave behind--a ball, umbrella, book, turtle, or baby--as she tries various means of transportation to get to the beach. Presented in English and Spanish.

Introduces new words in English and Spanish to young readers that tie in with Tejano singer Selena. Includes a brief summary of Selena Quintanilla's life on the back cover.