Una mano a la pata: Protegiendo los animales

Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while simultaneously gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers are invited to learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With stunning images, interesting facts, a glossary of useful terms, informational text, and an interview with a real-life animal trainer,...

Introduce readers to the various ways they can participate in volunteerism with this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers will discover many different charities and programs, including The Salvation Army, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, and Doctors Without Borders through vivid images, charts, and informational text. This nonfiction title aids in encouraging children to make a difference in their own communities by writing to newspapers or politicians or by participating in fund-raising and various programs or charities.

Rabbi Leib gives life to a giant clay statue, hoping that it will protect the Jewish community of sixteenth-century Prague. Yet when he disregards God's will, the Rabbi loses control over the golem and must send him back where he belongs. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Jane Goodall had a passion to learn about animals. Readers will learn all about her adventurous life among chimpanzees and other primates in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated by the vibrant images, stimulating facts, and accessible glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.

For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? What exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered with this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and the "Make the Grade" fact boxes.

Incomprendido en su época, Vicent van Gogh es hoy uno de los pintores más admirados y queridos por todos. Rebelde frente a los cánones pictóricos de su tiempo, desarrolló un universo propio lleno de color y movimiento. Hombre de gran humanidad y sensibilidad, encontró en el arte la manera de expresar sus emociones y canalizar su amor por la vida. A través de estas páginas, descubrirás y comprenderás por qué su vida estuvo marcada por la pasión, la soledad y la pobreza.