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English language learners find the answers to many questions they have about horses and discover fun facts about these horses through bilingual text. Accessible language, presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, allows readers to experience the thrill of riding on horseback with each turn of each page. Including a helpful picture glossary, this book allows young readers to learn educational and exciting information about horses...
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English language learners find fun facts about snakes in this bilingual book, such as how they're able to smell without a nose, that they have no legs, and that they eat mice for dinner. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers also discover what they can do to keep a pet snake happy and healthy. Detailed photographs give beginning readers an up-close look at a colorful variety of pet snakes.
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English
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Mice are popular pets, and English language learners explore their world in this bilingual book. They discover what daily life is like for a pet mouse including what cleaning time, bedtime, playtime, and dinnertime entail. Easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish explains what young readers need to take good care of a pet mouse. Vibrant photographs show a variety of these cute, lively pets in action and help...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Working with animals would be a dream come true for many young people. This book explores the many different jobs veterinarians perform and shows readers that they, too, can become a veterinarian if they want to. It also teaches readers about the concept of proper pet care, and gives examples of how readers can help care for their own pets. Close picture-to-text correlation makes for engaging content that will inspire young animal lovers and veterinarians-in-training...
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English language learners discover a variety of popular farm animals, as well as the important foods that people get from farms. Using a fictionalized approach, the text allows readers to follow along as relatable children experience all of the excitement that farms have to offer. Readers will visit a pumpkin patch and go along for a hayride with colorful illustrations. Readers learn fun facts and improve their vocabulary skills with the help of a...
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English
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If you look close enough, a butterfly can grow up right before your eyes. Through the use of accessible text, presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, readers take an exciting look at the journey butterflies make. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs show caterpillars grow to adulthood, taking flight to travel around the world.
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Español
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What's that fluffy stuff coming from the clouds? It's snow! The first snowfall is always an exciting time. In this book, a colorful illustrated character bundles up to battle the cold weather before shoveling the fresh snow. With easy-to-read text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, early readers will watch snow become a snowman with the help of some hard work and a big hat! The experience of a winter snowstorm is highlighted...
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English
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Many consider Abraham Lincoln to be the greatest US president This book explores Lincoln's early life, self-taught education, law career, and influential presidency. Through simple language translated into Latin-American Spanish, beginning readers will learn about the Civil War and Lincoln's inspiring leadership. Historical images and a helpful timeline will enhance English language learners' introduction to Lincoln's extraordinary achievements and...
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Being a good citizen means being helpful and following the rules. Readers discover through familiar scenarios that they can do their part to make their communities better one small action at a time. Colorful photographs show kids being the best citizens they can be at school, at home, and with their friends. Bilingual text provides additional support for English language learners.
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English
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Every day, there are many opportunities for people to show kindness to others. Bilingual learners will discover that they can show kindness anywhere, from their own homes to out and about in their daily lives. It only takes a small act to show kindness. Bright photographs tightly support this encouraging narrative. The standard Latin-American Spanish translation provides engaging support for English language learners.
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Dark skies usually mean bad weather is coming. When it's warm out, that usually means rain! Early readers learn about rainstorms through colorful illustrated characters that splash through puddles and make the most out of a rainy afternoon. This exciting fictional approach to the topic of weather introduces the water cycle, and shows how rainwater makes flowers grow. Easy-to-read text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish helps...
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English
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Why are elephants' ears so big? Early readers will learn that and more in this exciting first concepts book filled with fun information and full-color photographs. Through easy-to-read text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers will discover the difference between African and Asian elephants, and what they do with their large trunks. The biggest land animals on Earth will captivate even the most reluctant of readers...
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English
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Hopping from house to house, frogs are one of the most interesting animals you'll find in a neighborhood. Through the use of accessible text, presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, readers take an exciting look at the life of these dynamic animals in the backyard. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs show the life cycle of a frog and how they interact...
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English
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A group of crocodiles in water is called a float, and a group on land is called a bask. They are masters at hiding in water and waiting for an unlucky animal to wander by. Bilingual readers will discover that crocodiles are intelligent and social animals that communicate in many ways. Presented in English and standard Latin-American Spanish, this narrative is paired with up-close photographs of the fierce reptiles in their natural habitat to show...
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English
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Using a fictionalized approach, this bilingual book allows beginning readers to follow along as one relatable family discovers the fun of flight. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers are presented with a variety of fun facts about this common experience. A helpful picture glossary aids in vocabulary development, and colorful illustrations capture the excitement of a first airplane ride.
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English
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A fire station is the place where firefighters prepare to do their jobs, and beginning readers discover what this busy place is like through a fictionalized approach, presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Early learners to follow along on one child's visit to a fire station and discover fun facts about firefighters and the equipment they use to help keep people safe. Accessible bilingual text is accompanied by a helpful picture...
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English
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Not many people know that the first pilots took to the skies in hot air balloons. Today, professional pilots use fast jets and helicopters to get from place to place in style. Through the use of accessible text and colorful photographs, early readers will learn all about the people who soar high above their towns and cities every day, and will have fun exploring the cockpit of the world's fastest vehicles. A picture glossary helps reinforce essential...
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English
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Construction workers build our towns and cities! In this book, beginning readers will get to meet the community helpers who turn wood and metal into houses and schools. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers will meet roofers, pipe fitters, and other essential builders that make the places we call home. Full-color photographs depict people hard at work, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary...
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English
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Wind may be invisible, but it can be a big part of the weather. Wind gusts can knock down trees and even blow the hat off your head. Through the use of colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, early readers will explore what happens when the wind picks up in their neighborhood. The sights and sounds of a windstorm are highlighted by illustrations of a young girl experiencing a windy...
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Librarians love working with books, but people can find all kinds of things at the library! Beginning readers will learn all about life among the stacks in this engaging first concepts book. Readers discover how a library is organized and what kinds of things people can borrow from the library. They'll also find out where the name "librarian" comes from and learn all about lending with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. A picture...
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