A baby seal narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
In Océanos, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of the ocean. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's oceans are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about oceans online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Océanos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Humedales, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of these wet areas of land. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's wetlands, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about wetlands online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Humedales also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Arrecifes de coral, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a coral reef. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's coral reefs are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about coral reefs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Arrecifes de coral also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Fish, 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 fish, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about fish online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Fish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Amphibians, 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 an amphibian, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about amphibians online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Amphibians also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Turtles are reptiles. Turtles need heat from the environment to make their bodies warm. Turtles spend most of their time in the water. They make nests on land to lay their eggs. Learn all about these slow-moving reptiles.
Practice measurement, unit conversion, and algebraic thinking while learning all about sharks in this Spanish-translated nonfiction e-book! From dwarf dogfish to whale sharks, Spanish readers will be fascinated by these marine creatures as they improve their mathematical and STEM skills. Measurements and various units for length, weight, speed, and even the amount of liquid consumed by a whale shark, are concepts addressed in this easy-to-read informational text. With exciting images, simple practice problems, clear mathematical charts and diagrams, and text features such as a glossary and index, this e-book will leave readers more confident in their measurement skills, encouraging them to measure things in their daily lives as well!
Slimy Animals showcases the oozing, mucus-producing animals. This title shows examples of slugs, eels, frogs, octopuses, and more. It also discusses what they feel like to touch, how some animals use slime for travel, and how others use it for defense. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our gooey friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Meet the biggest animal in the entire world—the blue whale! Everything about this title is big, from the photographs to the content. Readers will learn all that is super-sized about this amazing ocean mammal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Readers will learn about the three main marine biomes, which are oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries (where rivers meet oceans). The text will focus on water temperatures, and the very unique plants and animals that live in salty marine biomes. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Becoming a Jellyfish covers each stage in a jellyfish’s metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a jellyfish’s amazing transformation clearly. 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 crabs and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what crabs 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 Crabs page, which will show a few different crab species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
¡También los niños pueden involucrarse en las ciencias! En esta colaboración entre la Dra. Ecologista Netti Bathala y Jennifer Keats Curtis, conoceremos a Lana y a su mamá. Cada verano, las dos son voluntarias para contar los cangrejos herradura que visitan su playa. Los lectores van a aprender datos muy valiosos acerca de esos animales antiguos y cómo pueden involucrarse en el esfuerzo para conservarlos.
La gente de la región de Hawái y los visitantes siempre disfrutan cuando pueden ver a las focas monje de Hawái que, desafortunadamente, están en peligro de extinción pero, Honey Girl es un caso extra especial. Ella ha criado a siete cachorritos, y los científicos le llaman “La Super Mamá”. Después de que Honey Girl se enreda en un anzuelo, ella se pone muy enferma. Los científicos y los veterinarios trabajan para salvarla hasta que ella pueda ser devuelta a su playa. Esta historia verdadera tendrá a los lectores fascinados por aprender más acerca de estas especies en peligro de extinción.
This title introduces readers to fish, which are popular family pets. Theyll learn about what fish like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn about bottlenose dolphins and the amazing ways they help each other in the wild. Readers will also learn about where bottlenose dolphins live, what they eat, etc.This title pairs simple text with vibrant photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Dive into this title to meet whale sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about whale sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Dive into this title to meet zebra sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about zebra sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Dive into this title to meet hammerhead sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about hammerhead sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Dive into this title to meet basking sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about basking sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Dive into this title to meet mako sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about mako sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Dive into this title to meet great white sharks. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about great white sharks through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This magnificent book uses beautiful photography to help young children understand that oceans are a type of habitat or place in nature where plants and animals live. Simple text explains why some oceans are warm and some are cold, which kinds of plants and animals live in oceans, and how the bodies of ocean animals are built to help them glide through water. Other topics such as photosynthesis, tide pools, and coral reefs are briefly and simply explained. Children will be delighted by the images of seals, penguins, polar bears, dolphins, and more.