Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to consider a non-example, or opposite. This series of bilingual readers does just that.  Colorful pictures illustrate “Fast and Slow”, and the bold text sentences describe the pictures. Race cars are fast; bumper cars are slow. Speedboats are fast; canoes go slowly through the water. Jets go fast; seaplanes are slow, particularly when landing.  This series would be useful in Kindergarten, where the concept of opposites is taught. It would also be a great idea in first grade, supporting the acquisition of Spanish, while reinforcing the concept of “opposite”. Picture glossary and index included. No A.R. test located.

Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to consider a non-example, or opposite. This series of bilingual readers does just that.  Colorful pictures illustrate “Up and Down”, and the bold text sentences describe the pictures. Seesaws go up and down, just as kites go up and down and dogs can jump up and down.  This series would be useful in Kindergarten, where the concept of opposites is taught. It would also be a great idea in first grade, supporting the acquisition of Spanish, while reinforcing the concept of “opposite”. Picture glossary and index included. No A.R. test located.

Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to consider a non-example, or opposite. This series of bilingual readers does just that.  Colorful pictures illustrate “Big and Small”, and the bold text sentences describe the pictures. Bubbles can be big or small, just as toys can be big or small and bikes can be big or small.  This series would be useful in Kindergarten, where the concept of opposites is taught. It would also be a great idea in first grade, supporting the acquisition of Spanish, while reinforcing the concept of “opposite”. Picture glossary and index included. No A.R. test located.

Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to consider a non-example, or opposite. This series of bilingual readers does just that.  Colorful pictures illustrate “Wet and Dry”, and the bold text sentences describe the pictures. The park can be wet or dry; the sandbox can be wet or dry; and the sidewalk can be wet or dry. This series would be useful in Kindergarten, where the concept of opposites is taught. It would also be a great idea in first grade, supporting the acquisition of Spanish, while reinforcing the concept of “opposite”. Picture glossary and index included. No A.R. test located.

Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to consider a non-example, or opposite. This series of bilingual readers does just that.  Colorful pictures illustrate “Hard and Soft”, and the bold text sentences describe the pictures. Eggs can be hard or soft. Candy can be hard or soft. Chairs can also be hard or soft. This series would be useful in Kindergarten, where the concept of opposites is taught. It would also be a great idea in first grade, supporting the acquisition of Spanish, while reinforcing the concept of “opposite”. Picture glossary and index included. No A.R. test located.

Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to consider a non-example, or opposite. This series of bilingual readers does just that.  Colorful pictures illustrate “Dirty” and “Clean”, and the bold text sentences describe the pictures. The girl’s room is dirty, and then she cleans it. The dog is dirty, until they give him a bath, and then he’s clean. This series would be useful in Kindergarten, where the concept of opposites is taught. It would also be a great boost to reading comprehension in first grade. Picture glossary and index included. No A.R. test located.

Life of lion in its natural habitat-the grasslands of Africa. Features prey, groupings of lions, behaviors, and care of young. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists nouns and accompanying photos, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader.

Life of rabbit-raiding a garden by moonlight, fleeing from owls and foxes, and hiding in the tall grass . No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists nouns and accompanying photos, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader.

Life of robin-where it lives, what it eats, how it cares for its young. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists nouns and accompanying photos, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader. This would provide a fun enrichment for our 2nd grade study of birds!

Life of an Orca whale in the ocean. Features prey, behaviors, and fellow inhabitants of the marine biome. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists nouns and accompanying photos, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader. This would provide a fun enrichment for our 2nd grade study of whales!

Life Cycle of a butterfly, including pupa, caterpillar, and eggs. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists nouns and accompanying photos, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader. This would provide a fun enrichment for our 2nd grade study of insects!

Life with a frog in a pond where the sun is abundant and lily pads offer a place to sit! Focus is on other animals in the pond, dragonflies the frog chases to eat, how the frog inflates its throat to croak, and stretches its legs to move quickly. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists vocabulary and accompanying photos, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader.

Simple text with rebuses explores things that you can ride in or on, like a horse, an elephant, a sled, a bicycle, a train or a wagon. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists vocabulary and accompanying photo, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader.

Simple text with rebuses explores things that you can drive, like motorcycles, tractors, and cars. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists vocabulary and accompanying photo, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader. Popular topic, especially with young boys!

Simple text with rebuses explores things that roll, including roller skates, balls, and wheels. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists vocabulary and accompanying photo, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader.

Simple text with rebuses explores things that fly, including birds, airplanes, and kites. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists vocabulary and accompanying photo, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader.

Simple text with rebuses explores things that you can climb, including mountains, trees, and ladders. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists vocabulary and accompanying photo, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located. Bright, colorful full-page photos add to the appeal of this basic reader.

Simple text with rebuses explores things that float, from balloons and boats to penguins and soap. No English translation. Book begins with a 2-page chart that lists vocabulary and accompanying photo, allowing the serious non-Spanish speaking scholar to make a text to picture connection, and figure out, on a basic level, what the story is saying. Also, the rebuses interspersed with text on each page, would allow a Spanish speaking student who is an emergent reader, to decode and understand the information. Glossary (Spanish) Reinforced binding. No A.R. test located.

The text on each page begins with “En dias”, and the sentence is completed with a statement about what can happen on different days. Activities pictured include building a snowman, playing in the water, playing a game with family members, riding bicycles with friends, flying kites, and time with friends at a playground. Photos are bright, and text is printed in a bold font and simple in structure; young scholars could practice their Spanish and build understanding. Text is all Spanish; there is no English translation. Index/reinforced library binding.

A simple Spanish sentence  is repeated on each page (“Taking care of pets”); the only difference being the photos, which show a different pet on each page. Pets include a turtle, rabbit, dog, cat, pony, goldfish, and guinea pig. Photo-text matches aid comprehension. Full-color photos, index, reinforced library binding. A.R. Quiz could not be located. Repetition of same sentence offers reinforcement of pronunciation and comprehension for non-Spanish speakers. (Text is Spanish only; no English translation.)

Hopefully most of us will never need an ambulance, but we might be curious about what’s inside this very special vehicle. From the time the siren begins sounding and the lights are flashing, to the time the ambulance arrives at the hospital E.R. with a patient, much happens inside. The equipment and procedures are described, and one gets a clearer view of an emergency medical technician’s (E.M.T.) critical role in helping the person who is sick or injured. Color photos depict female as well as male E.M.T.s  Includes glossary and index.

A companion to “What’s Inside a Fire Truck?”, is this title. Young readers will get a close-up view of rooms and equipment in the fire house. The process of responding to a fire alarm is explained. As a fire fighter’s job calls for readiness, no matter when the call, the fire house includes living quarters. Color photos, glossary, and index included. This topic is sure to reel them in.

Most of us don’t go to a hospital unless we are sick or injured, so it’s fun to get a tour via this title! Featured are the different types of units or rooms in a hospital, including the emergency room, operating room, intensive care unit, and nursery. Author explains what goes on in each room. Photos, glossary and index included. Curriculum which includes role-playing of community workers would be enriched from this source of information.

Every little kid’s dream vehicle: a fire truck! In just a few pages, this title describes the truck’s equipment, placement of fire fighters inside the truck, and pieces like the aerial ladder and the outrigger. More important than the equipment are the fire fighters themselves because they are specially trained to use the unique equipment of a fire truck. Helpful photos, diagrams, glossary, and index contribute to knowledge of fire fighting.

Vocabulary includes “paramedics, hydrant, extinguisher, and dispatcher”.