El sentido del oído es muy importante para la supervivencia de los animales. Provee información vital a los animales que los ayuda a encontrar comida o a escuchar a los depredadores que están listos para atacar. Esta continuación del libro premiado de Mary Holland, de la serie Anatomía de los animales y sus adaptaciones, presenta una amplia variedad de orejas de animales y cómo estos las utilizan. ¿Sabías tú que algunos animales tienen los oídos en las patas? Al igual que los ojos, bocas, patas y colas presentados en libros previos, las orejas de los animales tienen una amplia variedad de formas y tamaños, la combinación perfecta para las necesidades de cada animal.
Este texto breve y sencillo es la historia perfecta para antes de la siesta o antes de irse a dormir. Los animales nocturnos y sus comportamientos son presentados a los jóvenes lectores. Lectores mayores aprenden más acerca de cada animal a través de la información en las columnas laterales.
Utilizando una gran variedad de increíbles fotografías, el autor Kevin Kurtz hace preguntas muy bien pensadas, incitando a los lectores a determinar si las cosas son seres vivos o no vivos. Por ejemplo, si la mayoría (pero no todos) de los seres vivos se pueden mover, ¿se pueden mover los seres que no son vivos? Como parte de la serie de libros de Comparación y Contraste, éste es una manera única de determinar si algo es un ser vivo o no vivo.
Los lectores quedarán fascinados al conocer tantas formas en que los animales utilizan sus colas: para moverse en la tierra, para nadar, para alertar a otros, para guiarse, para agarrarse de otras cosas, para mantenerse calientes, para equilibrarse, para volar, atraer a su compañero, ¡e incluso para defenderse! Aparentemente, la cola no sólo sirve para menearla cuando están felices. Le siguen los libros Los ojos de los animales, Bocas de los animales (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Science Award), y Patas de los animales, Mary Holland continúa con sus series fotográficas Animal Anatomy and Adaptations por medio de la exploración de tantas formas en que los animales utilizan sus colas.
Mientras que un gran incendio forestal rugía a lo largo del Funny River en el Kenai National Wildlife Refuge en Alaska, los bomberos se apresuraron al rescate. Cuando encontraron a cinco cachorros de lobos de tres semanas de nacidos en apuros, se pusieron en acción para salvar a toda la camada. Sin los padres lobos para ayudar, los cuidadores de animales del zoológico y los veterinarios en el Alaska Zoo (Zoológico de Alaska) se aseguragon que los bebés crecieran en una manada saludable y felíz. Sigue esta historia real mientras los cachorros viajan desde el carbonizado bosque hacia el Alaska Zoo, donde crecen grandes y fuertes antes de ser finalmente trasladados a su hogar definitivo en el Minnesota Zoo (Zoológico de Minnesota).
Desde los erizos de mar en el océano Atlántico hasta los bandicuts en la savana Australiana, los animales reciclan en todo el mundo. Explora cómo diferentes animales en diferentes habitats utilizan material reciclable para construir casas, protegerse a sí mismos, y obtener comida. Esta colección fascinante de hechos de animals enseñará a los lectores sobre la importancia de reciclar y los inspirará a participar en la protección y la conservación del medio ambiente reciclando a su manera.
Algunos árboles no crecen mucho y otros son altos. Algunos crecen en los desiertos calurosos y otros, crecen en las montañas frías. Compara y contrasta las diferentes características de los árboles a través de las vibrantes fotografías.
In Mammals, early readers learn about the defining characteristics of this animal group. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover what features set these animals apart. A labeled diagram helps readers identify body parts of a mammal, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about mammals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mammals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Farm, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to a farm. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about growing crops, raising livestock, and making a living from the land. A labeled diagram shows readers things they might find on a farm, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about going to a farm using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
A young boy notices the life in the forest as he waits for one special creature. Readers will enjoy predicting the final animal to make an appearance.
Jake and his friends use what they know about toads to make the perfect toad house.
Excite early readers about science and weather with a low-level search-and-find reader about hurricanes. This is a North American Spanish translation of Spot Hurricanes. Board up the windows and take cover—a hurricane is rolling in! With turbulent winds, torrential rain, and rising sea levels, this is one extreme storm. Using a search-and-find framework, emergent readers learn simple facts and features about hurricanes and the impact they have.
Excite early readers about science and weather with a low-level search-and-find reader about wildfires. This is a North American Spanish translation of Spot Wildfires. When a simple camp fire gets out of control, a wildfire ignites. Watch out! Lightning fast and blazing hot, wildfires are extremely dangerous. Using a search-and-find framework, emergent readers learn simple facts about how wildfires grow and how firefighters put them out.
It’s been raining and raining and raining. When the sun finally peeks out from behind the clouds, Carlos and Carmen find their entire backyard is one big puddle. But the twins don’t mind once they discover it’s not just a puddle of water—it’s a puddle of fun! Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Early readers can delve into the wild world of bald eagles with this title. They’ll learn what bald eagles eat, their preferred habitats, and other great facts, alongside awesome photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
A complicated topic is made easier with this title introducing roots and explaining their anatomy and how they help plants and soil. Labeled diagrams and photographs and a glossary will make learning about roots even simpler! Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
These six-sided wonders are hiding all around us! Bees and turtles both love them. Easy text and large pictures help early readers discover hexagons are fun! Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will focus on the unique history of the Clydesdale horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. Originally bred for pulling heavy loads, today’s Clydesdales bring grace, beauty, and strength to carriage pulling and to the show ring. Big photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Kids will love reading all about owls and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what owls look like, where they live, and what they like to eat will be alongside colorful images. This title is complete with bolded glossary words, a picture glossary, and a Some Kinds of Owls page, which will show a few different owl species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
In From Wheat to Bread, early fluent readers learn how bread is made, from wheat being harvested, to it being milled into flour, to baking the bread. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about bread using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Wheat to Bread also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Flower to Honey, early fluent readers learn how honey is made, from bees collecting flower nectar to beekeepers collecting and jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about honey using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Flower to Honey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Seed to Jam, early fluent readers learn how jam is made, from strawberry plants growing, to cooking the fruit, to jarring the jam. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about jam using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Seed to Jam also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Garden to Pickle, early fluent readers learn how a pickle is made, from a cucumber growing to it being cut, brined, and jarred. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about pickles using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Garden to Pickle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Vine to Pizza, early fluent readers learn how pizza sauce is made, from tomatoes growing on vines, to cooking and seasoning the sauce, to jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about pizza using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Vine to Pizza also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Cow to Cheese, early fluent readers learn how cheese is made, from cows producing milk to cheesemakers processing it into cheese, to consumers buying it in a grocery store. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about cheese using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Cow to Cheese also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.