Desde los pequeños colibríes hasta las altas grullas trompeteras, las aves están entre los animales más diversos del planeta. Se les encuentra en todo tipo de hábitats alrededor del mundo, y son unos de los animales más abundantes, con más de 900 especies en Norteamérica. Las aves viven en montañas altas, bosques densos, desiertos o cerca de ríos y océanos. Algunas se alimentan de frutos secos y semillas, mientras que otras capturan y comen animales pequeños. La mayoría de las aves vuelan, pero algunas prefieren caminar e incluso nadar. Aprende qué tienen en común las aves, cómo se diferencian y cómo están adaptadas a su ambiente en la edición más reciente de la serie de Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes.
Si vieras un oso en el bosque, ¿podrías darte cuenta si es un oso negro u oso pardo? Aprende qué tienen en común estas dos especies de osos y cómo diferenciarlas. ¿Los osos pardos siempre son castaños o los osos negros siempre son negros? ¿Cuáles tienen garras cortas y pronunciadamente curvas y cuáles tienen garras largas y ligeramente curvas? ¿Comen las mismas cosas? ¡Explora las similitudes y diferencias entre estos mamíferos en la edición más reciente a la serie de Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes!
Do you know which animal is the hippopotamus (hippo) and which is the rhinoceros (rhino)? Yes, they both live in parts of Africa, but rhinos also live in parts of Asia. Both eat grasses, but one spends most of their day cooling off in the water and only comes onto land to graze in the evening. The other spends most of their day grazing. Some monkeys have prehensile tails, but did you know that one rhino species has a prehensile upper lip? Explore the similarities and differences between these mammals in this latest addition to the Compare and Contrast Series!
From petite Hummingbirds to tall Whooping Cranes, birds are some of the most diverse animals on the earth. They are found in all types of habitats around the world and are one of the most abundant animals with more than 900 species in North America. Birds live in high-altitude mountains, dense forests, deserts, or near rivers and oceans. Some eat nuts and seeds, while others capture and eat small animals. Most birds fly, but some birds prefer to walk or even swim. Learn what birds have in common, how they are different, and how they are well-suited for their environment in this latest edition in the Compare and Contrast Book series.
If you were to see a bear in the woods, could you tell if it’s a black bear or grizzly bear? Learn what these two species of bears have in common and how to tell them apart. Are grizzly bears always brown or are black bears always black? Which have short, sharply-curved claws and which have long, gently-curved claws? Do they eat the same things? Explore the similarities and differences between these mammals in this latest addition to the Compare and Contrast Series!
In Zebra Foals in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about zebra foals as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as zebra foals join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to zebra foalsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a zebra foalís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about zebra foals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Zebra Foals in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Scales introduces the earliest readers to unique, colorful fish and reptile scales while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they arenít facing too many challenges at once. Scales includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
Fur introduces the earliest readers to unique mammal fur textures, colors, and patterns while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they arenít facing too many challenges at once. Fur includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
Feathers introduces the earliest readers to unique bird feather textures, colors, and patterns while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they arenít facing too many challenges at once. Feathers includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
In Giraffe Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby giraffes as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as giraffe calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to giraffe calvesí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a giraffe calfís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about giraffe calves online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Giraffe Calves in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Monkey Infants in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby monkeys as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as monkey infants join the troop and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to monkey infantsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a monkey infantís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about monkey infants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Monkey Infants in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Gorilla Infants in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby gorillas as they grow up in the rain forest in Africa. Follow along as gorilla infants join the troop and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to gorilla infantsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a gorilla infantís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about gorilla infants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Gorilla Infants in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby hippopotamuses as they grow up in Africa. Follow along as hippo calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to hippo calvesí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a hippo calfís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about hippo calves online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Shells introduces the earliest readers to unique animal shell textures and patterns while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they arenít facing too many challenges at once. Shells includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
In Elephant Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby elephants as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as elephant calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to elephant calvesí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels an elephant calfís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about elephant calves online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Elephant Calves in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Tiger Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby tigers as they grow up in the rain forest in Asia. Follow along as tiger cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tiger cubsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a tiger cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tiger cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tiger Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Zebra Foals in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about zebra foals as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as zebra foals join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to zebra foals' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a zebra foal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about zebra foals online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Zebra Foals in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Lion Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby lions as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as lion cubs join the pride and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lion cubsí appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a lion cubís body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lion cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lion Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Tiger Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby tigers as they grow up in the rain forest in Asia. Follow along as tiger cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tiger cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a tiger cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tiger cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tiger Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Shells introduces the earliest readers to unique animal shell textures and patterns while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Shells includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
Scales introduces the earliest readers to unique, colorful fish and reptile scales while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Scales includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index
In Monkey Infants in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby monkeys as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as monkey infants join the troop and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to monkey infants' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a monkey infant's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about monkey infants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Monkey Infants in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Lizard or Salamander?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these reptiles and amphibians. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about lizards and salamanders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lizard or Salamander? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Llama or Alpaca?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these mammals. Carefully leveled text relays what the mammals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each insect side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about llamas and alpacas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Llama or Alpaca? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index.
In Lion Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby lions as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as lion cubs join the pride and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lion cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a lion cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lion cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lion Cubs in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
