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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Introduces Coast Guard cutters and other boats and the work that they do in storms and floods, in law enforcement, and in other situations. -
Introduces detection rats, most of which are African pouched rats, the largest rat in the world, and explains that rats can be trained to find land mines and dangerous diseases. -
Introduces helicopters and the work that they do in a variety of emergency situations on land and over water. -
Introduces the flamingo and briefly describes its appearance, habits, diet, and young. -
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of gorillas, African mammals that live together in groups known as troops, in which they raise their young and groom each other. -
Introduces the hyena and briefly describes its appearance, habits, diet, and young. -
Describes the different types of homes that insects construct, including nests, tunnels, mounds, and hives -
Introduces the jackal and briefly describes its appearance, habits, diet, and young. -
Jaguars are the largest wild cats of Latin America. Jaguars have been an important cultural symbol dating back to the Mayans and the Aztecs. They continue to be a symbol of Mexico today. Learn about where these big cats live, what they eat, and how they hunt. Also find out about some of the other wild cats in Latin America, including the ocelot and the puma -
This cool new book will introduce readers to the thrilling career of international soccer star Juan Pablo Ángel. Exciting photographs put the reader right in the middle of the action! -
Introduces the life and career of Brazilian soccer star Ricard Izecson dos Santos Leite, known as Kakâa, who has been called "the total footballer" because of his varied skills, and who was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007. -
Presents information about baby kangaroos, how they behave, and where they live. -
Presents information about kittens, how they behave, and where they live. -
Americas workers are the focus of Labor Day, as this patriotic holiday honors the struggles people faced in the pursuit of fair wages and safe working conditions. Photographs show historical context as well as contemporary celebrations of the holiday. Accessible bilingual English and Spanish text explains the history and traditions associated with this end-of-summer holiday. -
The mysterious lynx is secretive, stealthy, and fierce. Bilingual readers are treated to a fun narrative in English with standard Latin-American Spanish translation about these shy cats that live in North America and Europe. Eye-catching photographs and a picture glossary help build emergent language and reading skills. -
This lively caption book shows young bilingual learners what life is like in a meerkat mob. The meerkats world is described in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish. Colorful photographs reveal the playful side of these fascinating animals as they care for their young, look for food, and stand watch over the mobs burrow. -
Memorial Day honors those who have died in service to their country. This volume uses easy-to-follow English and standard Latin American Spanish to explain the origins of this special day, as well as the ways in which Americans use the day to take pride in their fallen soldiers. Bright photographs show soldiers, families, and children taking part in parades and other activities that demonstrate respect and gratitude to the people of service -
Introduces bottlenose dolphins, describes how they are trained, and explains that the United States Navy and the Marine Corps have trained dolphins to find explosive mines and enemy swimmers in the water. -
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, hunting and eating habits, and life cycle of ocelots. -
While ostriches cannot fly, they can run faster than 40 miles per hour. Kids will practice their reading in both English and Spanish while learning interesting facts about Earths biggest bird. A helpful picture glossary helps strengthen understanding of new words. -
Introduces police cars and other police vehicles, some of the gear that they carry, and the work that they do. -
Introduces Presidents' Day and the two presidents it chiefly honors, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and describes monuments to the presidents. -
Family, friends, and food make Thanksgiving many Americans favorite holiday. This caption book uses accessible bilingual text to explain the holidays beginnings as a Pilgrim feast as well as to present some of todays popular traditions. Colorful photographs encourage readers to learn about the meaning of Thanksgiving and to share some of their favorite parts of the holiday.
