¿Sabías que hay más insectos que cualquier otro grupo de animales? La diversidad de insectos es asombrosa. ¿Qué tienen en común las hormigas con las abejas? ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre una mariposa y una polilla? ¿Cómo están relacionados los gorgojos y las mariquitas? Algunos insectos tienen un par de alas, otros tienen dos pares y hay algunos que no tienen alas. Algunos insectos, aunque no todos, tienen un caparazón duro y externo (exoesqueleto).
Cuando alguien escucha la palabra “panda” generalmente piensa sobre los “osos panda” grandes de color blanco y negro. Sí, los pandas gigantes son un tipo de oso. ¿Y sabías que los pandas rojos son una familia animal propia? Aunque ambos animales puede que no pertenezcan a la misma familia, sí que comparten algunas características similares, tales como su “muñeca pulgar” y su dependencia al bambú.
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué hay dentro de esa “cosa” en una planta? ¿Y qué hay de lo que vive dentro de ese agujero del árbol o qué vive dentro de esa “pila de hojas o ramas? Explora y aprende por qué algunos de estos objetos de la naturaleza están en el libro más reciente de la Fotógrafa de Naturaleza y Naturalista, Mary Holland.
Spring is a wonderful time of year. Readers will learn that there are so many animals ready to have young and come out of their winter homes! Baby chickens have hatched. The bees find flowers that have bloomed. Baby birds chirp in their nests. Bear cubs come out of their dens. Every reader will find a spring animal that they love. Complete with easy text and beautiful photos. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
This title looks at the many adorable and durable winter animals, like snowshoe hares, Arctic foxes, and snowy owls. The book is complete with big, bright photographs, a More Winter Animals section, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
This title will introduce readers to the incredible wandering albatross. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce readers to the tough gentoo penguin. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
This title will introduce readers to the adorable and tough Adélie penguin. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will introduce readers to the incredible Antarctic shag. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
In Animal Tracks, beginning readers will learn to identify different forest animal tracks. Carefully leveled text provides defining details for each animal's tracks, while accompanying photos show both the tracks and the animal feet or bodies that left them. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each set of tracks with its animal owner. Children can learn more about forest animals and tracks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Animal Tracks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Fox Kits in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby foxes as they grow up and learn to explore outside of their den. Follow along as fox kits join the pack and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to fox kits' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.
In Rabbit Kits in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby rabbits as they grow up and leave their nest. Follow along as rabbit kits learn to leave their nest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to rabbit kits' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.
In Raccoon Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby raccoons as they grow up and leave their den. Follow along as raccoon cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to raccoon cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.
In Skunk Kits in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby skunks as they grow up and leave their den. Follow along as skunk kits learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to skunk kits' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.
In Squirrel Kits in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby squirrels as they grow up and leave their nest. Follow along as squirrel kits learn to leave their nest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to squirrel kits' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.
In Beaver Kits in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby beavers as they grow up and learn to explore outside of their lodge. Follow along as beaver kits join the colony and learn from other beavers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to beaver kits' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat
Read about the colorful coral snake whose red and yellow bands are a sign that it has deadly venom. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the copperhead snake and how it uses its fangs and venom to kill its prey. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the venomous cobra and how it strikes its prey quickly and swallows it whole. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the powerful rattlesnake and how its tail rattles to warn predators to stay away or risk a venomous bite. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the cottonmouth or water moccasin and how it uses deadly venom. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the powerful boa constrictor and how it catches and squeezes its prey. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Kittens are cuddly and can make great friends for kids. Find out what food they eat, what you need to take care of them, and what toys are safe for kittens to play with.
There are many kinds of hamsters but only five kinds kept as pets. Find out about the different kinds of hamsters, what kinds of food they eat, how to give them exercise, and how to keep their cage comfortable and clean.
Puppies love to play and can make great friends for kids. Find out how mother dogs take care of their puppies and what food puppies eat as they grow.
