La Ciencia de los Seres Vivos
12 total works
This title is intended for ages 6-12. Text is in Spanish. Hibernation is one of nature's greatest miracles, allowing animals to sleep through periods of extreme cold (and heat). From the tundra to the desert, this ability enables animals to live in some of Earth's harshest climates. Full-colour photographs and vivid text combine to give children a view of the many different ways that animals "sleep it off". Highlights included are: how an animal's body uses fat to survive and even wake itself up; how an animal finds and prepares its den for hibernation; animals that estivate, or hibernate to escape heat; and, animals that give birth and care for their young during hibernation.
This title is intended for ages 6-12. Text is in Spanish. Children see themselves as part of a non-living world of houses, schools, and televisions. This intriguing book explains what a living thing is so that children can make the connection between themselves and other living things, including plants, animals, and insects. Children will discover: why living things need air, food, water, and sunshine; what cells are; how living things need energy; how they grow, change, and reproduce; and, the different senses.
This work is for ages 6-12. The text is in Spanish. Amphibian means 'two lives' since these animals spend the first part of their life underwater and the rest on land. From flying tree frogs to slithering caecilians, kids will be captivated by this 'slimy' animal group in this book. Readers will discover: the amphibian family tree; an amphibian's body; special skin and senses; how they move and what they eat; water-versus land-dwelling species; their life cycle and parental care; defending themselves.
This title is intended for ages 6-12. Text is in Spanish. Plants provide people and animals with food, shelter, and even oxygen. Plants help us live and grow, but how does a plant grow? Where do plants grow? This book introduces young readers to a variety of plant types, including ferns, carnivorous plants, mosses, and trees. This fact-filled book explains: photosynthesis; different methods of reproduction; how seeds germinate and grow; which types of plants grow in different climates; and, how plants defend themselves.
This work is for ages 6-12. The text is in Spanish. From blood-sucking vampire bats to mango-eating fruit bats, this book tackles bat myths and teaches children about: the bat family tree; their bodies; bat communication; how they fly, sleep, eat, and reproduce; their role in nature for pest control and plant pollination.
This work is for ages 6-12. The text is in Spanish. Children continue to be fascinated by these prehisoric creatures. This book covers all orders of reptile from 10-foot long Komodo dragons to tiny, inch-long gecko lizards. Featured are such amazing reptile facts as: reptile bodies and senses; their hunting and self defence techniques; reptile homes and babies; different kinds of snakes, lizards, chelonians, crocodilians, and tuataras; dangers to reptiles.
Que son las Redes y Cadenas Alimeniarias?
by Bobbie Kalman and Jacqueline Langille
Published 12 November 2009
This work is for ages 6-12. The text is in Spanish. Sunlight does not go very deep into water so seaweed must grow at the surface where its rays can reach them. Starting with the sun, food chains link together plants and animals in various ecosystems to help them survive. This book describes these connections in a clear manner that children will understand. Fascinating diagrams show children: the connection between herbivores, carnivores, scavengers, decomposers, and themselves; concepts such as energy pyramids, photosynthesis, and consumer hierarchies; an entertaining food web game.
This work is for ages 6-12. The text is in Spanish. Few books explain the scientific classification of animals as well as this one. All creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are classified and described from simple animals like sponges to the larger brained mammals such as humans. Young readers will learn: all the basics of kingdoms and species that form an important foundation for the study of biology; the threat to habitats by illegal hunting, human development, and pollution; how readers can help prevent their destruction.
This work is for ages 6-12. The text is in Spanish. While most fish eggs become food for other animals, the male seahorse guards its eggs in a special pouch until they hatch! This exciting book explains the basic concept of the life cycle in an easy-to-understand way for children. Fascinating examples explain both plant and animal life including: insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and underwater life; the process from seed or egg through birth, growth, reproduction, and death; the dangers to existing life cycles from man and other predators.
This work is for ages 6-12. The text is in Spanish. Earth has over 30 types of biomes, some of which are home to thousands of ecosystems. All of the plants and animals living in these huge natural areas depend on one another for survival. Children will love learning about life in each major biome. Using simple-to-understand text and beautiful images, this book defines the concepts of biome and climate, and covers: the world's biomes including forests, deserts, grasslands, wetlands, oceans, and the chilly arctic tundra; how wildlife have adapted to their biome's particular climate; biomes in danger.
Que Son Las Redes y Cadenas Alimentarias?
by Bobbie Kalman and Jacqueline Langille
Published 1 January 2005
This title is intended for ages 6-12. Text is in Spanish. Sunlight does not go very deep into water so seaweed must grow at the surface where its rays can reach them. Starting with the sun, food chains link together plants and animals in various ecosystems to help them survive. This book describes these connections in a clear manner that children will understand. Fascinating diagrams show children: the connection between herbivores, carnivores, scavengers, decomposers, and themselves; concepts such as energy pyramids, photosynthesis, and consumer hierarchies; and, an entertaining food web game.