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Presents the story of whale sharks-- the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting...
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¡Gol! El fútbol es uno de los deportes más populares del mundo. Aprende cómo se juega en esta introducción al juego en español. Las fotografías dinámicas de color interesa a los lectores, mientras que un diagrama les ayudará a identificar las partes del campo de fútbol. El texto y las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen que este título sea una excelente opción para los lectores principiantes de no ficción. Goal! Soccer is one of the...
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¿Qué tienen en común una tortuga marina, una iguana y una pitón? ¡Son todos reptiles! Conozca las características que comparten todos los reptiles. What do a sea turtle, an iguana, and a python have in common? They're all reptiles! Learn about the characteristics that all reptiles share.
7) Chihuahuas
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Simple text and photographs introduce Chihuahuas, a dog that is tiny, feisty, and fearless.
8) Pit bulls
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Simple text and photographs introduce Pit bulls, a dog that is loyal, gentle, and brave.
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Los delfínes son conocidos por ser juguetónes intelligentes—que más podemos aprender sobre ellos? Ahora en español, este título involucra a lectores jóvenes a medida que aprenden todo acerca estes mamiferoes del mar. Fotos de color agregan interés visual, y preguntas de consideración ayudan animar lectores durante su desarrollo de leer libros de no ficción. Dolphins are known for being playful and intelligent—what else can we learn about...
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¡Estar atento! ¡Hay un tiburón! Aprenda todo sobre este famoso depredador y vea fotografías de color de la variedad de tipos, desde un pequeño cachorro (tiburón bebé) hasta un gran blanco. Los diagramas ayudarán a los lectores a identificar las partes del cuerpo de los tiburones, mientras que las preguntas de pensamiento crítico y otras grandes características ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura de no ficción. Look out! There's...
11) Dachshunds
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Simple text and photographs introduce Dachshunds, a dog that is alert, smart, and loyal.
12) Boxers
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Simple text and photographs introduce boxers, a dog that is playful, active, and smart.
13) German shepherds
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Simple text and photographs introduce German shepherds and the special job they did to help German farmers.
16) Bulldogs
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Simple text and photographs introduce bulldogs, a dog that is wrinkly, strong, and sturdy.
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Presents facts about the ongoing investigation into the decline of honey bees around the world from colony collapse disorder, as scientists look at the impact of such factors as pesticides, farmer transportation of bee hives, fungal infections, and climate change.
18) The house
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On a dare, Grace, Kat, and Damien agree to spend an hour in a house rumored to be haunted, and their scientific investigation reveals hidden truths.
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Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these gentle creatures. Sandra Markle takes readers behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos.