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.
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Revenge of the Girl of the Great Personality
Lexi is the best friend; the girl everyone goes to for help, with clothes, with boyfriend/girlfriend issues, when they want to laugh. But she never gets the guy. And she is tired of living her life around her younger sister’s “Toddlers in Tiaras” lifestyle, creating outfits, shuttling her around to pageants, not having any life except to cheer on her spoiled rotten little sister at competitions. On a dare, Lexi drops her sloppy look and puts on a little glam herself, and suddenly she is noticed by the in crowd at school.
The book explores Lexi’s conflicting feelings about what it is like to be popular, to have a boyfriend, and whether all that she has had to change about herself is worth her newfound popularity. The parents are extreme stereotypes, but I am not sure this will bother most teens. However, the book gets more than a little preachy, which is unfortunate because the author explores some serious issues, writes wonderful comic scenes, and creates some likeable characters. Still, I think many teens will relate and want to read this.
iA volar!
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.
iA trepar!
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.
iA flotar!
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.
Nos divertimos (On All Kinds of Days)
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.
Cuidando a las mascotas (Taking Care of Pets)
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.)
What’s Inside an Ambulance? /Que hay dentro de una ambulancia?
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.
What’s Inside a Firehouse?/ Que hay dentro de un cuartel de bomberos
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.
What’s Inside a Hospital?/ Que hay dentro de un hospital?
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.