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A jackrabbit races through the dry grass. The animal stops suddenly to listen for danger and then continues on its way. In Jackrabbits/Liebres americanas, learn how this small, speedy creature…
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Animals freeze in their tracks as a buzzing sound fills the air. The scariest noise in the desert warns that a rattlesnake is about to strike. In Rattlesnakes/Serpientes de cascabel…
It is easy to understand how the roadrunner got its name. The tiny bird does not fly much, and it runs very fast! In Roadrunners/Correcaminos, find out how this desert…
Aprende como los buitres sobreviven en el desierto buscando de los alto a animales que estan muriendo.
Peep! Peep! A tiny, fluffy yellow bird breaks out of an egg and calls for its mother. Before long, the little chick will join the rest of the flock in…
Meh! Meh! Goats are busy on the farm, where they have many jobs. Some goats are raised for their wool, which can be made into clothing. Other goats are kept…
Neigh! Neigh! Horses call to one another as they race across a field. These animals are strong and can run very fast. Some people ride horses for fun. Farmers use…
Oink! Oink! Pigs are clever creatures that use their sharp senses well. They sniff out food and dig it up with their snouts. They roll in the mud to stay…
Baa! Baa! Little lambs run, jump, and play in the sunny field. Older sheep nibble on green grass nearby. These creatures have a thick, woolly coat that is used to…
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The sound of snapping branches breaks the silence as a moose walks among the trees. This creature is the largest member of the deer family. In Moose, learn how huge…
Night falls as an opossum hurries through the forest. She carries her babies on her back as she looks for food. When an enemy approaches, she lies perfectly still until…
A loud call rings out over the mountains. A male elk is calling to a herd of females in a meadow. The elk graze peacefully, stopping every so often to…
Crash! What is that sound echoing across the mountains? Two male bighorn sheep smash their enormous horns together as they battle among the jagged mountain peaks. In Bighorn Sheep/Carneros de…
Journey high into the mountains to meet the worlds largest flying land bird. Soar among the clouds with this graceful bird as it searches for food. In Condors/Cndores, learn how…
Get up close and personal with a cougar, the most dangerous mountain predator. Learn how these animals use their tails to balance as they leap among cliffs and ledges. In…
The mountains are home to some of the world’s most sure-footed animals. Mountain goats can grip the tiniest piece of rock and leap among the jagged peaks with ease. Young…
Photographs and simple text describe the work done by mail carriers.
Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.
Everyone loves getting mail. Mail carriers deliver letters and packages of all kinds. Some mail carriers drive cars and trucks, while others walk around town to deliver the mail. Readers…
Every morning, teachers come to school ready to share their knowledge. They may teach reading and writing, or they may teach math. Some teach science, music, or art. Others teach…
In this informative book, readers will focus on figurative language and using all the senses to create vivid details. Students will also use brainstorming techniques to choose exciting topics and…
This easy-to-understand book introduces young readers to poems that tell stories. Students will explore story elements in poem form. They will also learn how to break poetry into lines and…
In this entertaining title, readers will learn about Mother Goose, rhyme schemes, and metered verse. They will look for the logic in nonsense words and be guided through the process…
This book shows young readers how to create concrete poems in which the text creates a shape that mimics its subject. Tips help readers choose workable topics, arrange words on…
In his long and prolific career, Gary Paulsen has authored hundreds of books, short stories, and magazine articles, as well as several plays. Drawing upon his own real-life experiences as…
In Write a Poem Step by Step, award-winning author and teacher JoAnn Early Macken shows you the tools you need to write and revise your own poems, a plan you…
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Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of hippos, one of many animals kept in zoos.
Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of monkeys, one of many animals kept in zoos.
Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of elephants, one of many animals kept in zoos.
Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of sea lions, one of many animals kept in zoos.
This special bilingual set of Animals I See at the Zoo provides a convenient and stimulating opportunity for children to work on their English-language skills. It will also help children…
Correlated to both the social studies and science curriculum, this Spanish series introduces English Language Learners to map skills while providing them with a wealth of age-appropriate information about habitats…
In this bilingual edition of Animals That Live on the Farm, beginning readers learn about the behavior and life cycles of farm animals. Each book describes a different type of…
Water covers a huge portion of our planet and provides living spaces for countless varieties of wildlife. Water Habitats uses simple text to introduce beginning readers to some of the…
Learn how street cleaners keep our neighborhoods clean.
Learn the varied responsibilities of vets from taking care of our pets to taking care of farm, zoo and wild animals.
Correlated to both the social studies and science curriculum, this series combines a strong emphasis on map skills with a wealth of age-appropriate information for young readers about habitats around…
