Planeta animal: El cocodrilo
From the Series Planeta animal
From winged bats to furry wolves, and from leaping dolphins to stalking lions, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular seriesСextended to include more Spanish-language titlesСtravels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creatureХs appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animalХs appearance or behavior. This revised edition surveys key aspects of crocodiles, describing the swimming reptilesХ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have rough, bumpy skin.
Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Grade 1 |
Copyright | 2020 |
BISACS | JNF051150, JNF003190 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | The Creative Company |
Imprint | Creative Education |
Series | Planeta animal |
Language | Spanish |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Lexile | 530 |
ISBN | 9781640262591, 9781640003361, 9781640262591B |
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Title Format | Reinforced book, multi-user ebook, Print + Ebook |
Release Date | 2020-08-01 |
Author | Valerie Bodden |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 8.75 x 11 |
Guided Reading Level | J |
School Library Journal
Series Review: Whether readers are looking for information to use for a school project or want to learn more about their favorite animals, there’s something for everyone in this comprehensive, Common Core–aligned nonfiction series. Each of the books in this 10-volume series focuses on a different animal. Crocodiles, dolphins, giraffes, monkeys, snakes, and more are featured in abundant, full-color photographs and sections of text that are detailed without overwhelming the reader. The animals’ habitats are accurately represented in well-translated text, which includes cross-disciplinary vocabulary that will provide additional context to the reader. Short stories about the cultural significance of each animal are presented at the end of each book. The volumes are short, making this adequate for supplementing an already robust or larger collection. With an attractive format, sensational imagery shines in this exciting series for animal lovers.