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.
Just the Opposite: Dirty/Sucio Clean/ Limpio
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.
El Leon en la hierba (Lion in the Grass)
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.
El conejo en el huerto (Rabbit in the Garden)
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.
El robin en el arbol (Robin in the Tree)
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!
La ballena en el oceano
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!
La mariposa en el aire (Butterfly in the Sky)
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!
La rana en el estanque (Frog in the Pond)
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.
iA montar!
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.
iA conducir!
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!