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An adventurous story of two cats who call the ancient monuments of Rome their home. Follow Octavia and Julius in their tour of the best-loved sights of the Eternal City, with stops at the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, and the famed Mouth of Truth. Discover more about Rome and the sights mentioned in the story in the informative section at the end of the book. Use the location map to plan your own walking tour of Rome to see all the sights visited by the two cats and engage young children with a treasure hunt in the heart of Rome. The text in Italian with English translation on every page will help Italian language students learn new words and practice their reading skills. Those who love animals will enjoy this entertaining little adventure where two kittens are the bold protagonists. Parents and educators seeking an entertaining way to introduce the subjects of travel, history, archeology, and geography can use the book as a great starting point for further research. Travelers with children can use the book as an introduction to the sights of Rome and as a simplified guide to explain the city to little ones. The map at the end of the book visually explains the route followed by the two cats in the story and can be used for a walking tour of the city of Rome. Fully illustrated. Large print. Ages: 3+

Introduce children to the Italian language and to one of the most amazing historical figures, Marco Polo.The book starts with a charming story about young Marco Polo, with color illustrations and text in two languages (Italian and English).At the end of the story, to illustrate Marco Polo's achievements, are:-A map that shows Marco Polo's journey-Historical Notes highlighting Marco Polo's life milestonesTo reinforce language understanding, readers have:-Five pages of language activities, and-A small dictionary with all the key-words found in the story.Large print suitable for young readers.Ages: 3-6

A delightful story of a special dog and the magical place he calls home. Follow Hadrian the Dog of Pompeii amid famous ruins and friendly tourists, and experience the adventure that changed his life.Discover more about Pompeii in the historical sections of the book and the location map. Suitable for all children with a love of animals, and for parents and educators seeking an entertaining way to introduce the subjects of travel, history, archeology, and geography.The Italian text followed by the English translation on every page make the book a fun tool for language students and teachers as well.Fully illustrated. Large print.Ages: 3+

Meet Rosie, a fish whose world gets thrown upside down when her family has to move to a new place. She soon has to learn a new language and make new friends. She discovers that being bilingual is not always easy, but on the day of her birthday she makes a very exciting discovery. In fact, having moved away from her home not only has made her learn a new language, but also has helped her make many new friends.A Fish in Foreign Waters is a book to help parents and teachers get children excited about being bilingual. Text in Spanish and English.Un Pez en Aguas Extranjeras cuenta la historia de Rosie, un pez cuyo mundo se pone patas arriba cuando su familia tiene que mudarse a un nuevo hogar. En seguida se ve en la necesidad de aprender un nuevo idioma y hacer nuevos amigos. Rosie descubre que ser bilingüe no siempre es fácil, pero el día de su cumpleaños descubre algo muy emocionante. De hecho, haberse trasladado lejos de su casa no sólo le ha permitido aprender un nuevo idioma, sino que también le ha ayudado a hacer muchos amigos nuevos.Un libro que ayuda a padres y educadores a que los niños se entusiasmen con el hecho de ser bilingües. Texto en español e inglés.

Una divertida aventura en la que una joven elefanta aprende sobre diferentes culturas e idiomas mientras explora un zoo el día de su cumpleaños. A través de cautivadoras y coloridas ilustraciones, los niños y jóvenes lectores tendrán la oportunidad de participar en esta divertida búsqueda para encontrar las cuatro piezas de puzzle que faltan. Cada página descubre un nuevo encuentro, unos escenarios coloridos y unos interesantes animales. Una oportunidad perfecta para introducir los conceptos de geografía, idiomas, diferentes entornos y climas, tradiciones, legado y muchas cosas más.

Bring back childhood memories or create new ones with this fun collection of more than 20 traditional Italian nursery rhymes, children's songs, and tongue twisters, each one followed by the English translation. Included are notes and instructions on how to play, and colorful illustrations.

Montessori's life, work and teaching method explained with a simple story and with colorful illustrations.This is a bilingual picture book in French and English that helps young readers become familiar with Italian educator Maria Montessori. A short introduction at the beginning of the book provides essential information for adults, teachers and their classrooms so they can familiarize themselves with Maria Montessori and her role in childhood education.Included at the end of the book are:- a section with additional interesting facts for curious minds and- two ready-to-use activities, to help readers review the book's content Language: French and English Large print Ages: 5+

A delightful story of a special dog and the magical place he calls home. Follow Hadrian the Dog of Pompeii amid famous ruins and friendly tourists, and experience the adventure that changed his life.Discover more about Pompeii in the historical sections of the book and the location map. Suitable for all children with a love of animals, and for parents and educators seeking an entertaining way to introduce the subjects of travel, history, archeology, and geography.The Italian text followed by the English translation on every page make the book a fun tool for language students and teachers as well.Fully illustrated. Large print.Ages: 3+

Montessori is a well known name, but who is the person behind it? This bilingual book introduces Italian educator Maria Montessori, her work, and her teaching method with a simple story, colorful illustrations, a short introduction, and additional interesting facts for curious minds. Two ready-to-use activities, to help readers review the book's content, are included at the end of the book. Language: Italian and English Large print Ages: 5+

Read, travel, and dream Italian with five entertaining stories that take place in five different Italian cities. Discover or rediscover popular sites like the Trevi fountain in Rome, and engage little ones with stories that will transport them to fascinating places. Challenge young readers using the location map at the end of the book, and foster a new interest in travel, geography, and all things Italian. Every story is written both in Italian and English for easy comprehension. Perfect for bedtime reading or for Italian language classes. Ages: 5+

Experience everyday life and traditions of Italy with five fun stories. Stroll in the grandiose Royal Palace of Caserta, stargaze next to Pisa's leaning tower, experience the excitement of Siena's Palio, get a glimpse of the Opera in Milan, and relive medieval traditions in picturesque Assisi. The map at the end of the book will help the reader locate the places mentioned in the stories. Each story is written both in Italian and English for easy comprehension. Suitable for both bedtime reading and Italian language classes. Ages: 5+

Become familiar with ten of the most famous contemporary Italian singers and their songs. Discover what kind of music is popular today in Italy and get listening ideas with this intermediate/advanced level reader. Included are: a short introduction to contemporary Italian music, ten bios of popular Italian singers complete with titles of their most well-known songs, language activities and solutions. Language: Italian

Teachers and educators, boost your students fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension with these fun plays written both in Italian and in English. The 10 scripts contained in the book are all reproducible, are written for elementary middle school children, and cover subjects like Italian holidays and traditions.All the plays use an easy language suitable for beginners and intermediate students. The scripts are made for smaller groups such as after-school programs and homeschoolers, but can be easily adapted to accommodate a larger group of participants.An introduction at the beginning of the book explains how to use the scripts and how to adapt them. Each script is then introduced by detailed information about its subject and its characters. Several templates and reproducibles are included at the end of the book, to facilitate staging and performing.Minimal equipment and set up are required, so start acting now!Language: English and ItalianAges: 5+