El Mapache

These titles look at many of the animals typically found in zoos, covering such topics as appearance, behavior, and babies. Vivid photographs compare the habitat and diet of each animal, both in the wild and the zoo.

This title in the Que esta Despierto? (What's Awake?) series explores the behavior of this backyard nocturnal animal. Photographs enhance the text which explains why the animal is out at night and what it does in the day. (Text in Spanish.).

"Los jóvenes protagonistas viven una vida muy "organizada" en donde no hay libros y las computadoras guardan toda la información conocida. En este mundo descubren, a través de libros que hallaron escondidos en una casa vieja, que anteriormente el cielo no era gris, sino azul, y que había también un círculo que pareća de fuego y brillaba en el centro de él, proyectando sobre la Tierra una luz que no era artificial. El mar no estaba contaminado y había bonsáis gigantes que brotaban del mismo suelo en total libertad. Abril y David -que así se llaman los protagonistas- deciden seguir...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of problem decomposition. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how problem decomposition works in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how to break down their research into different kinds of sources. This ...

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

This book's attractive combination of excellent color photographs and detailed illustrations will captivate young readers and hold their attention as they learn all about the animal kingdom. The child-friendly text highlights details that children are especially interested in to provide a thorough introduction to the major animal and insect groups. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.