Los Puercoespines
Part of the Planeta animal series
Despite its fierce-looking quills and high-pitched chirps and squeaks, the North American porcupine is a shy, gentle rodent. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the mammal's anatomy, feeding habits, life cycle, and porcupette care. Its forest habitat is described, too. A folktale from the Ojibwe people explains how the porcupine got its quills. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
El Leopardo
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing spotted leopards! Introduce elementary kids to these big cats and their lives in the wild.
With powerful muscles and spotted, camouflage fur, leopards are skilled predators that stalk their prey and then pounce! Readers explore this big cat's features, habitats, and behaviors with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from South Africa shares why leopards and baboons don't get along.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Tigre
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the largest wild cat in the world! Introduce elementary kids to the endangered tiger and its life in the wild.
This powerful predator rules the Asian jungles, hunting prey with its excellent night vision. Readers explore this big cat's features, behaviors, and habitats, including hunting and cub raising, with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Asia shares how tigers got their famous stripes.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Jaguar
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the largest cat of the Americas! Introduce elementary readers to the fearsome jaguar and its life in the wild.
As "beasts that kill with one leap," it's easy to see why jaguars are the top predators of the rainforest. Readers explore this big cat's features, behaviors, and habitats with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale shares a story from South Africa about the jaguar's markings.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Caballo Salvaje
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing wild horse! Introduce elementary kids to this symbol of the American West and its life in the wild.
Mustangs and brumbies are called wild, but Przewalski's horses are the only wild horses who have never been domesticated. Readers learn about all three kinds of wild horses and explore their features, behaviors, and home ranges, all with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale shares a Native American legend about Blackfoot Indians and why they are the best horse riders.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
Los Antílopes Americanos
Part of the Planeta animal series
Like deer and antelope, pronghorn are amazing animals--some of the fastest on the planet! This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the mammal's two-toed hooves and other parts of its anatomy, feeding habits, life cycle, and fawn care. Its prairie and desert habitats are described, too. A folktale from the Blackfeet people explains how the god Na'pi gave the pronghorn its grassland home. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
Las Grullas
Part of the Planeta animal series
With its long neck, long legs, and flamboyant mating-dance moves, the crane is one striking bird. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the animal's anatomy, vocalization skills, hunting and feeding habits, life cycle, and chick care. Its wetland habitat is described, too. A story from World War II Japan explains the connection between the folding of origami cranes and wishes coming true. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
El Buitre
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing carrion-eating vulture! Introduce elementary kids to these birds of prey and their lives in the wild in this North American Spanish translation.
With amazing eyesight and smell, and a wide wingspan, vultures are remarkable raptors that are important to a healthy ecosystem. Readers explore this bird's behaviors, habitats, and features, including the differences between New World and Old World vultures, all with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Africa tells a story of how the vulture became bald.
A great nonfiction resource for Spanish-language learning and bilingual readers. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Perico
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the colorful parrot! Introduce elementary kids to these amazing birds and their lives in the wild.
Parrots have beauty and brains. Some can even talk! With more than 300 kinds around the world, these birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Readers explore different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Asia shares why some parrots can copy what people say.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Geco
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing gecko! Introduce elementary kids to these sticky climbers and their lives in the wild.
Geckos are found on every continent except Antarctica and are popular reptile pets, but there's much more to know about this colorful lizard. Readers explore the gecko's features, behaviors, and habitats, including how geckos drop their tails to get away from predators, all with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale explains why Hawaiian people believe geckos are a sign of good luck.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
Los Zorros Árticos
Part of the Planeta animal series
With its thick coat and furry paws, the Arctic fox is perfectly adapted for northern climates. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the mammal's anatomy, camouflage abilities, feeding habits, life cycle, and kit care. Its habitat is described, too. A folktale from Finland discusses the creation of "fox fires," known today as the Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
El Camello
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the hump-backed mammals of the desert! Introduce elementary kids to both species of camels, Bactrian and dromedaries.
Not many animals can thrive in the barren desert, but camels do it without breaking a sweat! Readers explore this desert dweller's features and behaviors, including its desert adaptations and use for people, with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale adapted from Rudyard Kipling tells how the camel got its humps.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Bisonte
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Introduce elementary kids to bison, including the European species called wisent.
As national mammals of the United States, bison are captivating shaggy beasts that roam plains and forests. Readers explore this animal's features like its distinctive shoulder hump and behaviors like wallowing with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end story shares a Native American folk tale of how the bison have got its hump.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
Los Escorpiones
Part of the Planeta animal series
With its large claws and curved, stinging tail, the scorpion is an intimidating arachnid. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the animal's anatomy, hunting and feeding habits, life cycle, and hatchling care. Its global habitats are described, too. A myth from ancient Greece explains how Orion and a giant scorpion became constellations in the night sky. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
Los Babuinos
Part of the Planeta animal series
Baboons are amazing mammals and some of the largest monkeys on the planet. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the primate's opposable thumbs and other parts of its anatomy, vocalization skills, feeding habits, life cycle, and infant care. Its habitats in Africa and Arabia are described, too. A myth from ancient Egypt explains the connection between Thoth, the baboon-headed god, and the Egyptian calendar. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
Las Focas
Part of the Planeta animal series
With its smooth, torpedo-like shape, the seal is a phenomenal deep-sea diver. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the marine mammal's anatomy, hunting and feeding habits, life cycle, and pup care. Its ocean habitat is described, too. A backmatter feature discusses selkies, mythical Celtic creatures known for disguising themselves as seals. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
Las Nutrias
Part of the Planeta animal series
With its sleek body and webbed feet, the otter is an amazing swimmer and diver. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the aquatic mammal's anatomy, hunting and feeding habits, life cycle, and cub care. Its ocean and river habitats are described, too. A folktale from the Alutiiq people of Alaska explains the connection between the otter's long tail and its life on land and in the water. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
Los Ocelotes
Part of the Planeta animal series
With its spotted fur and dark markings, the ocelot is a master of camouflage. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the wild cat's anatomy, hunting and feeding habits, life cycle, and kitten care. Its forest habitats in Central and South America are described, too. A story from the Aztec people discusses the fearsome ocelot warriors. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
El Castor
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet nature's greatest engineer! Introduce elementary kids to beavers and their lives in the wild.
Built for swimming and skilled at forming dams, beavers are large rodents with strong, tree-cutting teeth. With STEM-appropriate text, kids explore the animal's appearance, behavior, and habitat alongside gorgeous photography. An end story shares a folk tale from Florida of why beavers slap their tails on water.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Flamenco
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet some of the biggest birds in the world! Introduce elementary kids to pink flamingos and their lives in the wild in this North American Spanish translation.
With their long legs, flamingos can easy wade through shallow soda lakes to scoop up fish. These large wading birds need a running start in order take flight. Readers explore this bird's behaviors, and habitats, features, including why its feathers are pink, with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from South America shares why flamingos like salty water.
A great nonfiction resource for Spanish-language learning and bilingual readers. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
Los Coyotes
Part of the Planeta animal series
With its yips, barks, and howls, the coyote is North America's very vocal, wide-ranging wild dog. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the mammal's anatomy, habitat, hunting and feeding habits, life cycle, and pup care. Its pack life is described, too. A backmatter feature discusses Coyote's role as a trickster in many American Indian folktales. Part of Creative Education's popular Planeta animal series, this North American Spanish translation supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, and an index.
La Ballena
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet Earth's largest animal! Introduce elementary kids to whales and their underwater lives.
From the white belugas to the giant humpbacks, whales are magnificent ocean creatures. Readers explore the many different kinds of whales, including both toothed and baleen whales, their features, behaviors, sounds, and migration habits, all with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale tells why the Maori people from New Zealand used to ride whales.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El León Marino
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing sea lion! Introduce elementary kids to these marine mammals and their ocean lives.
Long bodies, fancy flippers, and thick skin help these sea creatures swim with speed and agility. Readers explore the features, habitats, and behaviors of sea lions, including pup raising and colony life, all with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Japan tells why fishers respect these animals.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Cisne
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love! Introduce elementary kids to these graceful birds and their lives in the wild.
About as tall as a second-grader, swans are some of the biggest birds that can fly. And they can fly as fast as a car on a highway! Readers explore this big bird's features, behaviors, and habitats, including migrating and egg laying, with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Australia shares why some swans have black feathers.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
La Tortuga
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing dome-shelled reptile! Introduce elementary kids to tortoises and their long lives in the wild.
Slow and steady, some tortoises can live up to 150 years! They live a quiet life of eating, basking in the sun, and digging burrows. Readers explore the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors and features, and why they move so slow, all with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end story retells Aesop's fable of the tortoise and the hare.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Oso Pardo
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing brown bear! Introduce elementary kids to these big beasts, including grizzlies and Kodiaks.
From the large bears in Alaska to their smaller cousins in Europe and Asia, brown bears of all sizes are awe-inspiring animals. Readers explore these bears' appearance, behavior, and habitat with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end story retells the Greek myth of how Ursa Major and Minor formed in the sky.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Colibrí
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet some of the world's smallest birds in this elementary introduction to hummingbirds.
Small yet mighty, hummingbirds have incredible flying abilities, darting from flower to flower. They need all the nectar they can get to fuel their fast wings! Readers explore the hummingbird's features, behaviors, and habitats with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale shares a Mexican story about how these birds got their beautiful feathers.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Pingüino
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet the amazing waddling penguins! Introduce elementary kids to these flightless birds and their lives in the wild.
Penguins are a bit clumsy on land, but their flippers help them fly through the water. Readers explore the penguin's features, behaviors, and habitats with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from South America shares why emperor penguins are said to be so big.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Dragón De Komodo
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet Earth's heaviest lizard! Introduce elementary kids to Komodo dragons and their venomous bites.
As monitor lizards, Komodo dragons are large and in charge. They can only be found on a few islands in Indonesia where there are no other predators. Readers explore this large reptile's features and behaviors, including its diet and baby dragons. An end folk tale shares an Indonesian story about where Komodo dragons come from.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.
El Rinoceronte
Part of the Planeta animal series
Meet these famously horned mammals! Introduce elementary kids to endangered rhinos and their lives in the wild.
These giant beasts love to eat, sleep, and wallow in mud. Readers explore the rhino's appearance, behavior, and habitat with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Africa shares why rhinos have bumpy skin.
A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, same-page definitions, and further resources.