Program Highlights * More than 4,000 vocabulary words are presented
through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-use lessons. * Extensive
coverage of important lifeskill competencies meets standards-based
curriculum objectives. *A careful research-based sequence of lessons
integrates development of grammar and vocabulary skills. *Expanded
discussion questions encourage students to share their backgrounds,
experiences, and opinions. *New WordSongs Music CD included with
dictionary extends learning outside the classroom through motivating
musical practice. *New bilingual editions for speakers of Arabic,
Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Kreyol, Japanese, Korean, Polish,
Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese *Teacher's Guide and Lesson Planner
with CD-ROM saves countless hours of planning, with instructional
support materials in two convenient formats -- as reproducible masters
and on a CD-ROM.