James Esta Triste

Mi bella Mariposa tiene colores de rojo, naranja y negro en sus bellas alas delicadas. Me senté y trate de tocar la Mariposa. La Mariposa se asusto y voló. ¿Quieres saber por que la Mariposa estaba asustada?

Ahora tiene un hogar distinto, donde deberá aprender a compartir a su papá con la tía Mercedes, una mujer estricta que intenta educarla a su manera. Todo cambia el día en que su padre decide regalarle una mascota para que no se sienta tan sola.

Plants are living things that grow and change. Over time, plants have made remarkable adaptations to suit the habitats in which they live. Simple text and beautiful images highlight how plants have adapted to life in the Arctic, in aquatic environments, and in other habitats such as those in deserts and grasslands.

A pond is a very unique habitat, home to a variety of freshwater plants, animals, and microscopic creatures. Readers discover how all of these living things are connected through food chains, as they learn fascinating facts about life in a pond. Detailed photographs give readers and up-close look at frogs, algae, and other creatures found in a pond. Fact boxes compliment the enlightening text, which explores important science concepts, including conservation and life cycles. Readers can see how these pond food chains come together as they explore an informative pond food web.

In 1862, the American Civil War was underway, actively tearing the United States apart. At the start of the war, President Abraham Lincoln's main goal was preserving the Union, but he was now ready to make a stand on slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents of its time, but its contents can be confusing. This volume gives readers context for the proclamation, as well as explains what it says and its results, in uncomplicated language appropriate for those reading below level and those looking for a review of this subject.