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This title in the Que esta Despierto? (What's Awake?) series explores the behavior of this backyard nocturnal animal. Photographs enhance the text which explains why the animal is out at night and what it does in the day. (Text in Spanish.).

These titles look at many of the animals typically found in zoos, covering such topics as appearance, behavior, and babies. Vivid photographs compare the habitat and diet of each animal, both in the wild and the zoo.

This book introduces the reader to the nighttime world of the opossum, including its habitat, activities, diet, and the unique things that it does.

This book introduces you to giraffes, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful, Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

El libro consta de 11 unidades. Cada unidad comienza con una doble página de presentación. Los contenidos se organizan en apartados y subapartados. Los márgenes van adornados con diferentes elementos como curiosidades, contenidos para saber más, actividades experimentales y para investigar, etc. Hay ejemplos y problemas resueltos. En algunas de las unidades se ofrece una página con experiencias para realizar en el laboratorio. Una vez desarrollados todos los contenidos se ofrece una página con las ideas fundamentales de la unidad. La página titulada "La ciencia del siglo XXI" contiene...

Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover...

Piensa que naciste hace 300 años. Imagina que has decidido estudiar astronomía, matemáticas, ingeniería, cartografía, geografía, filosofía e historia.¿Cómo habría sido tu vida? Tal vez muy parecida a la de Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora, un hombre que en una sola vida estudió todas estas ciencias y todavía más. Esta insólita biografía inspirará a los jóvenes para que no dejen de luchar por conseguir sus sueños.