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People all over the world love pets. Some pets are popular in certain areas of the world. Let’s find out about the popular pets around the world. Paired to the fiction title The Perfect Pet.

Animals sing or talk to communicate. They make noise for different reasons. Find out why some animals make certain noises. Paired to the fiction title So Many Classes.

The first Thanksgiving was a celebration. The pilgrims were thankful for the harvest they planted. Find out what the pilgrims ate for the first Thanksgiving. Paired to the fiction title A Year of Fun.

It takes different parts to build a house. The floor is built first. Walls need to be added next. Windows and doors, too. Learn about the steps it takes to build a house. Paired to the fiction title We Have a Box.

From “astronauta” to “zapatero,” the children in this book want to have the most amazing jobs! The rhyming text and adorable photographs make learning the letters of the alphabet and their sounds easy and entertaining. Children will also enjoy finding out what each job involves. Includes a glossary and four pages of fun facts about the jobs mentioned in the text.

«En un mundo violento, erizado de muros y excavado con fosos, el universo de Francisco de Asís carecía de torreones y murallas. Pobre de bienes y de poder, estaba en paz con todos, vivía como hermano de los seres, y a todos ellos dirigía una mirada llena de respeto... Sus ojos habían llegado a ser maravillosamente humanos... Su horizonte no era la cristiandad de su tiempo, con sus fronteras que defender, sino Jesucristo, a quien amar, y el ser humano a quien salvar». Eso fue lo que llevó a Francisco más allá de las fronteras de la cristiandad. En plena cruzada, partió hacia Oriente ...

Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring English-Spanish bilingual picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting screen time and making the most of the time you have with your screens and without. While screens are needed for learning and can be helpful and fun, they are not intended for use all the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consistent limits on screen time for children, and adults...

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the catcher in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in baseball and softball. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Catchers squat and they throw. They often call the shots. But most importantly, they catch the ball! From catching fastballs to throwing out base runners, learn why catchers have the toughest job in baseball and softball. INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked...