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Raphaelle Brice
La aventura de la papa
The Potato’s Adventure
Illustrations by Claude and Denise Millet
Farming, Food, History, Science, and Technology
3–5
GR: K
Where was potato originally farmed? Is it only
used as food? Who are its enemies? Interesting
cultural, historic, and scientific facts about one
of the world’s most popular foods. Includes a
how-to article on "potato stamps" and Neruda's
famous poem to the potato.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish
9789707703599 $ 8.99
Marie Saint-Dizier
Abejas, hormigas, termitas:
insectos que viven en familia
Bees, Ants, Termites: Insects that Live
in Families
Illustrations by Martin Jarrie
Animal Facts, Nature, Science, Farming
3–5
GR: L
How do bees make wax and honey? Why do
termites always hide? How are ants beneficial
to human beings? Bees, ants, and termites are
some of the creatures in the animal kingdom
that cannot live alone. They need a big
family in order to survive! Learn interesting
facts about these insects and their fantastic
organizational skills.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish
9789707703612 $ 8.99
Raphaelle Brice
El arroz, ese grano tan pequeño
que alimenta al mundo
Rice, That Small Grain Which Feeds
the World
Illustrations by Aline Riquier
Science, Nature, Food, Farming, Ecosystems,
History, Multicultural, Riddles, Myths and
Legends, Technology, Work, Steps in a Process
3–5
GR: K
In which countries is rice consumed daily?
Several countries in Asia, such as China,
India, and Vietnam eat rice for lunch and
dinner. Includes an interesting comparison
between traditional and technological
means of farming, as well as information on
the ecosystem of a rice field. It ends with
traditional “rice riddles” and a recipe.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish
9789707700918 $ 8.99
Odile Limousin
La historia de la hoja de papel
The History of the Sheet of Paper
Illustrations by Beat Brusch
History, Science, Technology, Ecology, Poetry,
Steps in a Process, Nature
3–5
GR: P
Did you know that wasps are the most
ancient paper makers? They take pieces of
dry wood and bark, soften them with their
saliva, and let them dry. Humans copied this
technique to create the first sheets of paper
ever invented. Fascinating information about
the history, making, characteristics, and uses
of paper. Includes a how-to article on papier-
mâché and a poem by Spanish poet Rafael
Alberti.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish
9789707700949 $ 8.99
Colección Altea Benjamín
Altea Benjamin Collection
Designed for young readers who are beginning to read nonfiction by themselves,
this collection explores the world around them while teaching academic vocabulary.
Includes activities and related literary readings.
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