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¿Cómo son las cosas en el otro lado del mundo? ¿Somos tan diferentes a quienes allí viven? Aquí también nos propone darle una vuelta a esas ideas. La autora nos contó que este cuento nació mientras realizaba unas ilustraciones para El Salvador... ¡y se nota! Su colorido es una hermosa referencia gráfica a ese país de Centroamérica, tan parecido y tan diferente a la Argentina, el hogar de Paula. Alejo, el cuento del niño que juega haciendo mucho ruido, también es obra de esta talentosa autora integral.

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

Giraffes have long necks. Hummingbirds can fly backward. These are examples of adaptation. This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about adaptation and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports differentiation. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book.

George Washington Carver was a skilled botanist who became famous for his work with peanuts and other plants. Readers will discover the captivating life of this incredible scientist in this engaging scientific biography translated in Spanish. Using colorful photos and graphs, children will learn why Carver was known as "The Plant Doctor" as a child and how his work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans helped change the way people used plants! The helpful glossary and index aid in better understanding of the content, while a simple, interesting experiment leaves Spanish-speaking children...