The focus of this bilingual series is our human body. This particular title centers on our stomach and digestive system. Food gives our body energy; it keeps us strong and healthy. Vocabulary is technical and challenging, including words like “saliva, nutrients, esophagus, and intestine”.   Text would be appropriate as a source of information for research and report writing. Glossary, diagrams, and index included.

The focus of this bilingual series is our human body. This particular title centers on our skin-its function and appearance. Layers of skin are explained-the epidermis and dermis, where blood vessels reside and nerves provide sensation. Hair, skin color, and protection are also described. Vocabulary is technical and challenging; text would be appropriate as a source of information for research and report writing. Glossary, diagrams, and index included.

This bilingual reader focuses on what it’s like to live in the mountains.  It pictures the necessarily sturdy housing and vehicles, changeable weather, and snowy conditions. Included are bears and eagles, as well as recreational opportunities.  At the end, specific words are identified and translated-“snowmobile, streams, trails, graze, and avalanche”.  Includes index.

This bilingual reader focuses on what it’s like to live in a city.  It pictures the crowded streets and sidewalks with numerous cars and people. Included are rooftop gardens, parks, tourist attractions, buses, cabs, and subways.  At the end, specific words are identified and translated-“elevator, skyscrapers”.  Includes index.

This bilingual reader focuses on what it’s like to live on a farm.  It describes the numerous chores: feeding animals their grain, cleaning the barn, collecting eggs from the chickens, milking cows, shearing/herding sheep, and growing crops like corn and wheat.   At the end, specific words are identified and translated-“harvest, horses, wool”.  Includes index.

This bilingual reader focuses on what it’s like to live on a ranch.  It describes the big open fields where lots of cattle graze in fenced areas. Mention is made of  corrals, cowboys and their clothing as it relates to their work, driving and branding cattle, and campfires.  At the end, specific words are identified and translated-“rodeo, roundup, veterinarian”. Includes index.

This bilingual reader focuses on what it’s like to live by the ocean.  It describes the sea breezes, salty air, and shell-strewn beaches. Mention is made of fishing, hurricanes, lighthouses, tourists, and tides. At the end, specific words are identified and translated-“beach, dunes, lifeguards”. Includes index.

These bilingual readers reinforce language skills for young scholars. This title describes the desert biome with  geology of sand and rocks, where the temperature climbs past 100 degrees, animals adapt by staying shaded by day and hunting by night, and it does not rain for months. Title features wildflowers, cacti, and tourist attractions. Specific words are identified and translated-“canyon, dust devil, spines”. Includes index.

Told in a riddle format, with clues re: mammal behavior and anatomy, ocean habitat, name for young and groupings, movement, hunting, and echolocation this little reader offers excellent information on the dolphin. Full-color photos reveal only portions of the mammal, page by page, so as not to give away the  identity too easily.  In addition to reading comprehension and language practice, this title could be used for primary level research. Includes index, focus on specific vocabulary such as “teeth”, and a “Challenge” Word: “blowhole”

Told in a riddle format, with clues re: habitat, prey, appearance, hatching of young, and anatomical features like giant eyes, a strong jaw, and hard shell covering, this little reader offers excellent information on the turtle. Full-color photos reveal only portions of the reptile, page by page, so as not to give away the  identity too easily.  In addition to reading comprehension and language practice, this title could be used for primary level research. Includes index, focus on specific vocabulary such as “jaw”, and “Challenge” Word: “hatchling”