Meant for ages 6-12, this title has a text in Spanish. This book follows the growth of a tree from the time it sprouts to the time it is mature and capable of producing new seeds. The complex lives of these everyday plants will startle and delight young readers. Stunning photographs and illustrations accompany clear explanations of: how seeds are produced; how different types of seeds look; the role of various trees in a forest; how trees benefit animals, people, and the environment; how children can help trees in their neighbourhood and around the world.

This title is intended for ages 6-12. Text is in Spanish. Mosquitoes have lived on Earth for over 30 million years! Close-up photographs and detailed illustrations depict the amazing changes a mosquito goes through in four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Kids will enjoy reading about different species of mosquitoes and - most importantly - why they bite! Topics included are: mosquito bodies and senses; where mosquitoes lay their eggs; the differences between male and female mosquitoes; and, the diseases mosquitoes transmit and how to avoid mosquito bites.

This title is intended for ages 6-12. Text is in Spanish. A monarch born in the fall has two major challenges! In addition to metamorphosis, these butterflies fly 4,000 miles on a two-way migration trek! This book explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration in simple terms. The text is beautifully illustrated with photographs and art, making this book a joy to read. Topics included are: where butterflies lay their eggs; the "eating machine" caterpillar; the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly; monarch migration; butterfly facts and activity suggestions; and, how to protect butterflies.

This book is intended for ages 6-12. Text is in Spanish. Frogs begin their lives as tiny tadpoles living in water. As adults, they live both on land and in the water. It details the changes in a frog at the four stages: egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult. Illustrations, photographs, and easy-to-read text explain: facts about how the frog breathes and eats at each stage; differences in the metamorphosis of frogs in southern and northern climates; and, dangers to frogs from pollution, pesticides, and destruction of habitat.

This book is suitable for ages 6 to 8 years. It features text in Spanish. Following lion cubs from birth to maturity, this book details a cub's place in the pride by discussing the hunt, territory patrols, and pride dominance. Vivid photographs and beautiful illustrations accompany text. Topics include: lions in Asia and Africa; the network of aunts, sisters, and cousins in a lion pride; a lioness's preparation for birth; a cub's involvement in the pride's work and play; and the lives of lone lions in search of a pride.

El Ciclo de Vida de Abeja

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 20 March 2005
This title is intended for ages 6-12. Text is in Spanish. These busy insects have intrigued people of all ages for thousands of years. The book describes each stage of a honeybee's life cycle from egg to adult. Full-colour photographs, beautiful illustrations, and easy-to-understand text highlight: how a queen lays eggs and forms a new hive; how eggs develop into workers, drones, or queen bees; how the body of a larva changes to that of an adult through metamorphosis; the roles of workers, drones, and queens in the hive; and, how honeybees find food.

Ciclos de Vida

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 18 January 2006
This title is suitable for children of ages 6 to 8 years. Text of this title is in Spanish. Students will be amazed as they learn about the life cycles of familiar animals and plants. This series takes young readers through the fascinating process of life that all living things share - birth, growth and adulthood. Set includes: "El ciclo de vida de abeja"; "El ciclo de vida de la arana"; "El ciclo de vida de la flor"; "El ciclo de vida de la lombriz de tierra"; "El ciclo de vida de la mariposa"; "El ciclo de vida de la rana"; "El ciclo de vida del arbol"; "El ciclo de vida del escarabajo"; "El ciclo de vida del leon"; "El ciclo de vida del mosquito"; "El ciclo de vida del pinguino emperador"; and, "El ciclo de vida del tiburon".