Vivo cerca de un bosque (There's a Forest in My Backyard!)

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they’re full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.

Dos niños viven una aventura en el monte, acompañados de un joven investigador. Las relaciones entre estos personajes, junto a los abuelos de los niños, sirven de pretexto a la autora para desarrollar el tema fundamental de la obra: la protección de la naturaleza.

This nonfiction book explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with Spanish text provide 3rd grade students with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction Spanish book.

Para leer esta historia, te aconsejo que te pongas una nariz de payaso. Si no tienes una a mano, cierra los ojos e imagínatela. O piensa en aquel día en que te pusiste una y se te escapó una sonrisa, o en aquel otro en que hiciste payasadas y a tus amigos les acabó doliendo la barriga de tanta risa. Sin embargo, mira tú que este cuento no es de risa. Al menos, al principio...

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.