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

"Describes living on a ranch including information about corrals, rodeos and roundups."--From source other than the Library of Congress

"Provides clues about an owl's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats in a guessing game format."--From source other than the Library of Congress

El proyecto Trotamundos es la nueva oferta para el segundo ciclo de Educación Primaria. Se ha configurado en torno a las aportaciones de más de setecientos profesores de escuelas públicas, concertadas y privadas, y el trabajo de los editores y los asesores pedagógicos que han aportado su experiencia acumulada de proyectos anteriores.

A simple introduction to the work of teachers, including the different types, equipment used, training, daily life, and other aspects of their job.

Many people take the Internet for granted. But there are places that lack Internet access. Being connected helps people connect, and new ideas are being developed and tested to bring the Internet to more of the world. This Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading about Internet access as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It...

This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. This addition to the acclaimed About... series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach younger children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.