Una mano a la pata: Protegiendo los animales

Encourage readers to learn about the various animals that need help and what they can do to make a difference through volunteerism in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers will discover different programs and organizations that work to protect animals, animal habitats, and endangered species through vibrant images and charts and informational text. Featuring a list of helpful and useful websites, this nonfiction title encourages readers to take part in animal activism in any way they can--from baking homemade dog biscuits to exploring careers that help sick or injured...

Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while simultaneously gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers are invited to learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With stunning images, interesting facts, a glossary of useful terms, informational text, and an interview with a real-life animal trainer,...

Gustav Meyrink (1868-1932) entró en el mundo literario forzado por unas circunstancias adversas que dieron un vuelco radical a su vida. Joven propietario de un banco de Praga, provocador de escándalos, duelista, estudioso del ocultismo, fue víctima de una confabulación que estuvo a punto de costarle la libertad y la salud al ser acusado de desfalco. Por fortuna se declaró su inocencia, y poco después tuvo que hacer pública su bancarrota. La literatura se convirtió entonces en su refugio y en un precario medio de vida. En su obra, Meyrink vertió no sólo sus profundos conocimientos de ...

This colorful menagerie of yoga poses featuring animals will help kids take part in the age-old practice and enjoy yogas benefits in a fun and engaging way.. Yoga reduces stress, increases the sense of well being, and encourages mindfulness?and it can also be fun. This book features double-page spreads of 15 animal asanas?animals in yoga poses. Elsa Bahias charming illustrations demonstrate how to do each pose, while helpful texts explain the asanas health benefits and connections to their animal namesakes.

When people go to sleep, bats are just waking up. While young readers may recognize the image of bats in the night skies, where they live may be less familiar. This title takes readers inside bat roosts to uncover the fascinating facts about this creature. Readers will learn the basics of bat roosts—in caves and beyond—and how they help bats survive in the wild. The text also looks at bat’s appearance, behavior, and the crucial role they play in nature’s ecosystems—topics covered in most elementary science curricula. Diagrams, fact boxes, colorful images encourage learning.

Los animales son los protagonistas de ZOO, la nueva colección del Caballo Alado de Combel que combina magníficas ilustraciones con fotografías en color, acompañadas de unos textos sencillos y divertidos en letra de palo y manuscrita. Cada título incluye un breve apartado documental para que los más pequeños descubran las principales características del animal. Disponible también en gallego.