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Los animales en el invierno

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964756

In Animals in Winter, beginning readers will learn how animal behavior changes during the winter season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how animals deal with the chilly weather conditions. A labeled diagram shows places animals use for shelter during the winter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about animals in winter online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Animals in Winter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Cottontail Rabbits

Christina Leighton (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681032870

Cottontails always stay alert for enemies hunting them down. With a target on their backs, these rabbits have more than one survival tactic. They might freeze. They might also get a move on it, zigzagging to safety. The engaging facts in this title will hold the attention of elementary readers.

Eastern Chipmunks

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681031606

Eastern chipmunks are nature's ultimate storage experts. Living in extensive burrows underground, they hoard food such as nuts, seeds, and fruit. Give young readers the opportunity to stuff their minds with fun-filled facts about Eastern chipmunks!

Memoirs of a Hamster

Devin Scillian (author), Tim Bowers (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627530088

Night 1 / My life is perfect. / I have a bowl full of seeds, a cozy pile of wood shavings, and room to run. / I'm never leaving here. / Question: Who's the luckiest hamster in the world? / Answer: ME! Seymour the hamster has the perfect life. He has a spacious cage, a constant food supply, and a FuzzyBoy 360 exercise wheel that lets him run to his heart's content. Life could not be better. Or could it? When Pearl the cat tells Seymour of the goodies beyond the safe confines of his cage, he starts to think he's missing out. And out is the new in! It's only after Seymour is out of his cage that he begins to fully appreciate his safe and cozy home.

The Paper Wagon

Martha Attema (author), Graham Ross (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781551437699

The rooster has been kidnapped by the fox. What is the little hen to do? Go to the shed and build a paper wagon, that's what. With two Herculean mice in place of horses, the little hen heads for the fox's house deep in the forest. On the way, she is joined by a cat, a brick, a needle and a hairy spider, all desperate for a ride. Will they be able to complete the rescue? This is a retelling of a Dutch fairy tale.

Earwigs

Colleen Sexton

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 1600141919

Contrary to their name's suggestion, earwigs do not crawl into people's ears. Earwigs have pinchers on their bodies that they use to fight other earwigs or pick up food. Find out about the other parts of an earwig's body, what earwigs eat, and how earwigs take care of their young. Blastoff! Series

What A Hippopota-Mess

Pat Skene (author), Graham Ross (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781551437798

The poems in this book tell stories of animals and nature, from two sweaty hippos, a smiling lizard and some creepy crawlers to a few tricky dandelions. At the end of each poem, find out more in an interview with a key character or a list of fascinating facts.

How Do You Get a Mouse to Smile?

Bonnie Grubman (author), Cornelius Van Wright (illustrator)

Publisher: Star Bright Books ISBN: 9781595723079

Lyle goes to outlandish extremes to try to get his pet mouse to smile, but it is his little sister who understands that all that is needed is CHEESE.

Polar Bears

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624013805

Roam the frozen tundra with the polar bear! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the polar bear's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, and habitat. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the polar bear's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible polar bear! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Amazing Animals: Kangaroos

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600712

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of kangaroos, Australia's iconic marsupials. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why kangaroos jump instead of run.

Amazing Animals: Leopards

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600736

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of leopards, Earth's fourth-largest cats. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why leopards and baboons don't get along.

Amazing Animals: Moose

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600743

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earth's largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals.

Amazing Animals: Pandas

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601788

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of pandas, some of Earth's smallest bears. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why pandas have black-and-white fur.

Amazing Animals: Owls

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601771

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of owls, the winged nighttime hunters. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some owls have big eyes and ears.

Amazing Animals: Komodo Dragons

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601764

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of Komodo dragons, Earth's heaviest lizards. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Indonesians respect Komodo dragons.

Amazing Animals: Rhinoceroses

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601795

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rhinoceroses, the famously horned animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rhinos have bumpy skin.

Amazing Animals: Jaguars

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601757

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jaguars, the largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jaguars have blurry spots.

Amazing Animals: Gorillas

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600705

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of gorillas, Earth's largest apes. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why gorillas do little but eat and sleep.

Amazing Animals: Alligators

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600675

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along.

Amazing Animals: Bats

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600682

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bats, Earth's only flying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how bats helped shape the earth.

Amazing Animals: Bison

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601740

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bison, shaggy beasts of the plains and woods. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why bison have humps.

Amazing Animals: Eagles

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600699

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of eagles, Earth's most widespread birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why people respect eagles.

Red Foxes

Nicole Orr (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624690983

Do you like riddles? Try this one! What wails like a ghost, is born blind, and can run almost as fast as a car on the highway? It's a red fox! Join Andy and his father as they go on a safari to learn more about these dogs and vixens of the woods!

Opossums

Ann Tatlock (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624691003

Come meet the opossum, a hardy little night creature who is North America's only marsupial. While you're sleeping, he's busy foraging for food. His mate, the mama opossum, doesn't have to carry food back to her young because they are either snuggling in her pouch or riding on her back. With ancestors dating to the dinosaur, today they can be found right in your own backyard!

Gray Squirrels

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624691041

Gray squirrels are far from uncommon creatures. In fact, they often seem to be everywhere. At the same time, it is very rare to see one of these fast and furry rodents up close. Join Jack and his sister Sophia as they explore their own backyard - and catch several glimpses of gray squirrels in action. You are sure to learn many new things about these familiar yet wondrous animals along the way.