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,...

What do churros, macarons, and strudel have in common? In order to bake them successfully, pastry chefs must use fractions! Students will learn comparing fractions while engaged in reading about delectable desserts from around the world. This Spanish book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The glossary, index, and table of contents will further understanding of reading and math concepts, and the full-color images, practice problems, and math graphs and charts make learning math easy,...

Making money takes hard work and determination. This informative, Spanish-translated nonfiction book encourages readers learn some of the basic skills for earning and saving money through moneymaking projects, entrepreneurship, patents on their own creative ideas, and fund-raising. With an emphasis on mathematic concepts such as interest and percentage, readers will have the tools they need to kick start responsible personal finances. Through bright images, informational text, accommodating charts and diagrams, readers will be inspired to earn and save money in ways they find fun and...

Esta serie cuenta con un grupo de pequeños extraterrestres guardianes de la naturaleza que salen de su planeta en la búsqueda del mayor contaminador del universo, el perverso Zirt Zlunder. El se escapa y viene a vivir en el planeta Tierra. Este libro empieza, la saga de los Pequeños Guardianes alrededor del universo detrás del temible Zirt Zlunder, el mayor contaminador de todas las galaxias. Ellos le persiguen en un intento de detener a Zirt Zlunder antes de que llegue a Tierra para contaminar aún más nuestro planeta.

Probablemente hayas oído hablar de leones y tigres. Quizás los hayas visto en el zoológico. ¿Pero has oído hablar del leopardo nublado? Este tímido miembro de la familia de los gatos es una especie en peligro de extinción. Su timidez hace que estudiarlos sea un desafío para los cuidadores del zoológico y los científicos. Descubra por qué son tan especiales y por qué necesitan nuestra ayuda. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este Texto Informativo del Smithsonian desarrolla las habilidades de lectura de los estudiantes mientras despierta su curiosidad sobre...