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Gaud Morel
En el huerto, frutas y verduras
Fruits and Vegetables from the
Vegetable Garden
Illustrations by René Mettler
Farming, Food, Science, Seasons and Weather,
and Work
3–5 GR: K
How does a vegetable garden change with the
seasons? When are seeds planted? What are
some of the most important farming tools?
This book contains interesting facts about
the production of the vegetables, fruits, and
herbs we consume everyday. Includes a how-
to section on growing a crop at home
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9789707703629 $ 8.99
Jean-Pierre Verdet
El cielo, el Sol y el día
The Sky, the Sun, and the Day
Illustrations by Christian Broutin
Earth and Space, Science, History, Technology,
Seasons and Weather, Nature
3–5 GR: O
How old is the Sun? What did humans think
about the Sun in ancient times? How can
sunbeams be trapped? Our most important
source of life, light, and energy is just a ball of
hot gas…! This book is full of information as
amazing as the Sun itself.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9789707703551 $ 8.99
Jean-Pierre Verdet
El cielo, el aire y el viento
The Sky, the Air, and the Wind
Illustrations by Henri Galeron
Earth and Space, Science, Nature, Technology
3–5 GR: O
Why is the sky blue? How is lightning
formed? And rainbows? And rain and snow?
You may not see it, or touch it, but the air
we breathe makes all those things and much
more possible. How? A great read for curious
minds.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9789707703575 $ 8.99
Pierre Pfeffer
Grande, fuerte y sabio: el
elefante
Big, Strong, and Wise: The Elephant
Illustrations by René Mettler
Science, Nature, Food, Farming, Ecosystems,
History, Multicultural, Riddles, Myths and Science,
Nature, Animal Facts, Ecology, Poetry
3–5 GR: K
What are canines used for? Elephants not only
use them to attack, they are also useful to
unearth the roots of trees, to dig in moist earth
and find water. Includes fascinating scientific
and cultural information, as well as interesting
reading on facts and myths. It ends with poems
by Mexican poet Neftalí Coria dedicated to the
elephant.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9789707703582 $ 8.99
Jean-Pierre Verdet
El cielo, las estrellas y la noche
The Sky, the Stars, and the Night
Illustrations by Christian Broutin
Science, Earth and Space
3–5 GR: N
Why is there day and night? Why does the Earth
rotate on its axis and come full circle in twenty-
four hours? Why does the Sun only illuminate
one side of the Earth at a time? Fascinating
information about space and celestial bodies.
It ends with a guide for observing the stars,
biographical information on six preeminent
astronomers, and poems by Lope de Vega and
Jorge Luis Borges.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9789707703568 $ 8.99
Pierre Pfeffer
El oso, un gigante no muy
tranquilo
The Bear, A Not-So-Gentle Giant
Illustrations by Franck Stéphan
Animal Facts, Ecosystems, Ecology, Geography
3–5 GR: M
Bears may look cute, playful, and clumsy in
cartoons, but in reality their strength and
agility can make them very dangerous. This
book presents interesting information about
the eight species of bears that exist in the
world, one by one.
5 .5” x 8 .8” • 36pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9789707703605 $ 8.99
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