Cuando la tarea de Loran es crear las adaptaciones de un animal y demostrar cómo estas adaptaciones le ayudan a sobrevivir en su entorno, él sabe exactamente lo que quiere hacer. Loran crea una súper especie polivalente usando todo tipo de adaptaciones geniales y únicas tomadas de una variedad de sus animales favoritos, como la cola prensil de los monos, las garras de una pereza e incluso la capacidad de enroscarse como un armadillo. Una vez que ha creado lo que piensa que es la más increíble mezcla de adaptaciones animales de todos los tiempos, se sorprende al descubrir que esta “criatura imaginaria” realmente existe—¡es un pangolín! Sí, estas encantadoras y únicas criaturas realmente existen, y son los animales con más peligro de extinción sobre los cuales quizá nunca has escuchado.
¡Los hermanos mayores son maravillosos! Sabías que los hermanos mayores también son importantes en familias de animales? Los hermanos mayores de los animales hacen muchas de las mismas cosas que los hermanos mayores de los niños. Estos juegan con sus hermanos menores, les enseñan nuevas cosas y ayudan en su cuidado. Algunas veces los hermanos mayores de los animales incluso cuidan de los pequeños cuando sus padres se van de cacería. ¿Eres un hermano mayor o tienes un hermano mayor?
Can you imagine swooping through the air like Hatzegopteryx, a giant of the ancient skies? Hatzegopteryx (hatz-eh-GOP-ter-iks) was one of the largest pterosaurs that ever lived; about the size of a small airplane. I am Hatzegopteryx, the second book in Arbordale Publishing’s I am Prehistoric series, gives children a glimpse into the life of the awesome Hatzegopteryx, from tiny chick to majestic winged predator, and how it made its living. Unlike many pterosaurs, this one was a terrestrial carnivore, spending its time hunting prey on land. Just like today’s animals, prehistoric creatures had adaptations and behaviors that helped them survive in their habitat—a environment that was in some ways quite different from what we see around us today.
When Loran’s homework assignment is to create an animal’s adaptations and demonstrate how the adaptations help it survive in its environment, he knows just what he wants to do. Loran creates a multipurpose, super species by using all kinds of cool, one-of-a-kind adaptations taken from a variety of some of his favorite animals—like a monkey’s prehensile tail and a sloth’s claws or even curling up like an armadillo. Once he created what he thinks is the ultimate adaptation mashup of any animal ever, he is surprised to discover that his “imaginary creature” really exists—it’s a pangolin! Yes, these charming and unique creatures really do exist, and they are the most endangered animals you’ve possibly never heard of.
Big brothers are amazing! Did you know that big brothers are important in animal families, too? Animal big brothers do many of the same things as kid big brothers. They play with their younger siblings, teach them new things, and help with their care. Sometimes animal big brothers even babysit when their parents leave to hunt for food. Are you a big brother or do you have a big brother?
¿Imaginas caer en picado a través del aire como un Hatzegopteryx, un gigante de los cielos antiguos? El Hatzegopteryx (hatz-eh-GOP-ter-iks) fue uno de los pterosaurios más grandes que han vivido; tenía cerca del tamaño de un avión pequeño. Yo soy Hatzegopteryx es el segundo libro de Arbordale Publishing de la serie Yo soy Prehistórico, el cual le otorga a los niños un vistazo de la vida del grandioso Hatzegopteryx, desde que era una pequeña cría hasta convertirse en un asombroso depredador alado, además de cómo hacía su vida. A diferencia de muchos pterosaurios, este era un carnívoro terrestre, el cual pasaba su tiempo cazando presas sobre tierra. Al igual que los animales del presente, las criaturas prehistóricas tenían adaptaciones y comportamientos que les ayudaban a sobrevivir en su hábitat—un ambiente que era de varias formas bastante diferente a lo que vemos a nuestro alrededor actualmente.
What is your favorite pet? My favorite pets are chinchillas. Would you like to learn about them? In My Favorite Pet: Chinchillas, students will learn about having guinea pigs as pets. Each My Favorite Pet book includes information on where pets live, how they play, and what they eat.
What is your favorite pet? My favorite pets are rats. Would you like to learn about them? In My Favorite Pet: Rats, students will learn about having rats as pets. Each My Favorite Pet book includes information on where pets live, how they play, and what they eat.
What is that animal in the fog? Is it a dog? Is it a hog? It's a hog dog! Each book features fewer than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence. Hog Dog features 29 different sight words to master. These are the words included in this book: a, all, be, but, dog, ears, even, fog, hard, has, head, hog, I, in, is, it, legs, like, look, looks, may, must, see, tail, the, think, through, to, tongue
Bears are large, tough animals. They can be quite intimidating when seen up close! This title introduces readers to the characteristics of bears, what they eat, and where they live. Blastoff! Series
Pam has a pet shop. What types of pets does she sell? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text.
Gramps has a cow and a calf at the farm. Their names are Snap and Snip. What do Snap and Snip like to do? Read on to find out! This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text.
Gramps has a dog at the farm. His name is Spot. Spot thinks he sees a cat. But it's not a cat. What is it? Read on to find out! This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text.
Gramps has a hen at the farm. Her name is Blossom. What does Blossom do? Read on to find out! This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text.
Pam has a pet shop. She sells birds. Who does she sell a bird to? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition.
Pam has a pet shop. She sells cats. Who does she sell a cat to? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition.
Pam has a pet shop. She also has a pet dog. His name is Tuck. What does Tuck like to do? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition.
Pam has a pet shop. She sells fish. Who does she sell a fish to? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition.
This title is a simple introduction to the unique California quail, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter highlights the state of California, where the California quail is the official state bird. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
This title is a simple introduction to the Eastern bluebird, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Eastern bluebirds are the official birds (Missouri, New York). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
This title is a simple introduction to the Northern cardinal, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Northern cardinals are the official birds (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
This title is a simple introduction to the Northern mockingbird, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Northern mockingbirds are the official birds (Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
This title is a simple introduction to the Western meadowlark, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Western meadowlarks are the official birds (Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Birds Are Fun! gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable pet birds. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Cats Are Fun! gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable pet cats. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
