John Sutter

This book looks at natural structures such as plants, animal bodies, mountains, caves, rock formations, and icebergs, the materials from which they are made, and their colors, shapes, and textures. It shows structures made by animals, such as beehives and bird nests. This wonderful book with amazing photos will encourage young readers to notice colors and shapes in nature and how they relate to the purpose of structures.

There is a contest at a school to design a new playground. The students use blocks to build their models. As they build, they use three-dimensional shapes. Some students build a train out of blocks for the younger students to play on. Can you guess which three-dimensional shape they use for the train's wheels? Read to find out which design wins.

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En El fascinante mundo de... los primates descubrirás cómo y quiénes viven en los árboles o a ras de suelo. Te intrigará el porqué unos viven casi en solitario, en familia o bien forman grandes manadas. Confirmarás que es muy práctico tener una larga cola prensil para colgarse de las ramas. O lo útil de la disposiciópn de los dedos en manos y pies para alimentarse y desplazarse o estar durante mucho tiempo colgado del pelaje de la madre... y muchas cosas más sobre su fascinante mundo.