Duro Blando

Simple text and color photographs show what life is like on a ranch, covering cattle, corrals, roundups, and other topics.

Clues about the turtle's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat lead the reader to guess what animal is being described.

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.

Presents information about super jumbo jets, looking at the history and development of jets, discussing various aspects of design and construction, and exploring different types of jets, including the Concorde and the Airbus A380.

Introduces different construction vehicles and explains how their various parts help them do their jobs.

The author/poet imagines all of the things a child can do, and then speculates on the many vocations the child has the option of choosing.