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Animal lovers can't help but be fascinated by aardvarks, even if they think it's a little gross that these large animals use their long tongues to slurp up ants and termites. This bilingual book is full of enchanting photographs and interesting facts about these unusual-looking, but very interesting, animals. -
In this informative bilingual book, readers will learn about Abraham Lincoln's life, from his childhood in a log cabin in Illinois to his presidency during the Civil War to his tragic assassination at Ford's Theater. A timeline gives readers a reference point for facts about "Honest Abe." The uncomplicated English to Spanish translation imparts essential biographical data with lessons on perseverance and leadership. -
African buffalo are large and fierce, and they can be very dangerous. This book presents interesting facts in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish about the life and habits of this formidable animal. Readers will be captivated by the book's great photographs, too. -
Aircraft carriers are truly the fortresses of the sea! Students will get an inside-out view of these incredible floating cities, from how they are constructed to how they function as important parts of a country's defense. Students also will learn about the various aircraft that are on board and the crew that keeps aircraft carriers in ship shape! -
Your readers will get a close look at planes such as the Airbus A380, which is the world's largest airliner, and the Lockheed Martin F-35B, which is a short take-off and vertical landing combat aircraft. Readers learn about the engine and design that make flight possible for each aircraft. -
In 1878 in Denison, Texas, a man named John Martin looked up into the sky and saw something he could not explain. Americans have been hooked on the possibility of beings from space visiting Earth ever since. A sense of wonder, and reality, are brought to some popular legends of alien encounters and sightings in this volume. The final chapter explores how these legends have become even more popular thanks to movies, television, and literature. -
This fascinating book explores the history and work of astronauts, the rigors of astronaut training, and what it is like to live and work in space. Brief bios on our most famous astronauts are also included. -
This colorful book explores the history and function of satellites and how they have helped scientists explore outerspace. Readers will also learn that we rely on satellites for communications, mapping, and many other things. -
Your curious readers will learn that going into space is no small endeavor. This book explains the history and function of space missions and how they have expanded our knowledge of the universe. -
Carefully translated and adapted for bilingual readers, the simple language, picture glossaries, and full-color photographs in this book make it fun and easy to learn about baby alligators. -
Introduces ambulances, the people who work in them, and the work that they do helping sick and injured people. -
Bundle up for a fact-finding mission to the Arctic. Readers will learn about Arctic plants and animals, and how they depend on each other for survival in the coldest ecosystem on Earth. -
Venezuela's Angel Falls is 16 times higher than Niagara Falls! Angel Falls will capture young readers' attention with its unique history and dizzying heights. -
Imagine being in a place where the temperature can drop to -125 degrees Fahrenheit! That's how cold it can get on the world's biggest glacier. Students will be transported to the icy chill of Antarctica in this cool book. -
¡Imagínese estar en un lugar donde la temperatura puede bajar a -125 grados Fahrenheit! Así de frío puede llegar al glaciar más grande del mundo. Los estudiantes serán transportados al frío helado de la Antártida en este libro genial. -
This book introduces bilingual readers to Africa's graceful, sure-footed antelope. From delicate gazelles to large, powerful elands, this nature study discusses the lives and habits of these speedy herbivores. The book includes informative text in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish. -
The largest continent in the world also has the largest variety of people, land, and animals of any continent on Earth. Students will be delighted with the beautiful images as they read about this bountiful continent. -
El continente más grande del mundo también tiene la mayor variedad de personas, tierra y animales de cualquier continente en la Tierra. Los estudiantes estarán encantados con las bellas imágenes mientras leen sobre este continente abundante. -
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Los aviones supersónicos vuelan a más de 1,000 millas por hora. Los utilizan tanto los militares como las aerolíneas comerciales. Este libro está lleno de información sobre todo tipo de aviones supersónicos. -
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Many beagles and other scent-driven canines have been used successfully to sniff out bombs, drugs, and lost people, too. Today they are even used to help the many people who have had to fight the rising problem of bedbug infestation. Age-appropriate bilingual text explores the life, training, and work of these bedbug-sniffing dogs. -
The detailed illustrations and photographs in this fascinating book take us into the complicated, hectic world of the beehive, where we observe the rigidly structured "class system" of the honeybee, with its worker bees, drones, and queen. The complex body and internal systems of the bee are examined, as the history, honey production, construction of the honeycomb, reproduction, and colony building are discussed. -
Presenta la historia de la bicicleta y las muchas mejoras que se han producido a medida que se desarrolló -
Did you know that riders had to use stepstools to get onto the first bikes? Bicycles were once regarded as a nuisance to horses. Read about how they've become a significant part of our lives. -
Humans have used boats for hundreds of years. See how boats have changed into the mighty ocean-going vessels we use today. -
Bilingual learners will be thrilled with this outdoor guidebook about bobcats. They are rarely seen in the open, but thousands of these animal hunt throughout much of North America. These powerful predators can take down prey that is much larger than they are. Engaging text in English with standard Latin-American Spanish translation is supported by dramatic, colorful photographs. -
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Discute el calentamiento global, su efecto sobre los casquetes polares de la Antártida y el efecto que su fusión tiene sobre el nivel del mar, a través de una historia ficticia en formato de novela gráfica sobre una expedición científica a la Antártida. -
¡El Salto Ángel de Venezuela es 16 veces más alto que el Salto Niagra! Cataratas Angel captará la atención de los lectores jóvenes con su historia única y alturas vertiginosas. -
Introduces Coast Guard cutters and other boats and the work that they do in storms and floods, in law enforcement, and in other situations. -
This is a well-organized look as coastal regions: what shapes them, some environmental threats, and their usefulness in industry and tourism. Several beautiful and interesting coastlines are highlighted, including Cancun and the Great Barrier Reef. Readers will learn about each coastline's location, population, local industries, and environmental threats.
