Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish)
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Las Selvas Lluviosas
by Yvonne Franklin
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Rainforests play an important role in the health of the world. Plants, animals, and people all depend on rainforests for many reasons. A tropical rainforest is filled with wonder and mystery, from the tallest trees in the canopy to the darkest and wettest leaves on the forest floor. The animals that inhabit this biome are varied and exotic. What readers may not realize is that not all rainforests mark the areas around the equator. Temperate rainforests, with milder climates, extend toward the poles. Readers learn the similarities and differences between these two biomes.
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Las charcas
by Yvonne Franklin
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
A pond may seem quiet and subdued, but this unique ecosystem is filled with active life cycles. Students learn what distinguishes a pond from other bodies of water, the plant and animal life within it, and how their life cycles contribute to the pond itself in this Spanish-translated title.
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Derretirse y congelarse
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Ice cream is a solid. But when it melts, it becomes a liquid. Solids can change to liquids and back again by melting and freezing. Read this Spanish-translated book to learn what happens when heat and cold and solids meet.
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Los incendios
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Perhaps nothing is more frightening than seeing a forest fire rage out of control. Sometimes, however, fires are set intentionally to benefit the environment. In this Spanish title, readers will learn what fire is, how it burns, and how fires can both help and harm the areas they affect.
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Los Pulmones
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Breathe in . . . breathe out. Do you ever wonder how you can do that? And do you ever wonder what happens to the air you breathe? Read this book to learn about your amazing lungs and how they work.
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Los huracanes
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Hurricanes plague the tropics from June through November. Some years bring just a handful of storms. Other years, meteorologists run out of names because there are so many. In this Spanish title, readers learn how and where these storms form and the dangers they pose to the land and people who live in Gulf and Atlantic coast regions.
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La evaporación
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
How does a liquid become a gas? Through evaporation! Evaporation helps make puddles disappear after it rains. In this Spanish-translated book, learn all about evaporation and how it happens.
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La Búsqueda Personal por un Récord
Los Deportes Individuales
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
True or False: The only reason to play sports is to have fun. False! They also offer opportunities for readers to learn and apply concepts and principles related to force and motion. Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. They read how mass is related to acceleration and velocity. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents. This book covers a variety of interesting sports suitable for the casual to the most fanatic sporting enthusiast.
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Los terremotos
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.
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La Condensación
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
How does a gas change to a liquid? Through condensation! Condensation is the liquid that appears on your bathroom mirror after a hot shower. It is the big gray clouds in the sky just before a rain. In this Spanish-translated book, learn all about condensation and how it happens.
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Cómo Funcionan los Parques de Diversiones
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
This book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides.
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Los pantanos
by Yvonne Franklin
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Readers learn all about wetlands and their complex interactions with plants and animals in this Spanish-translated title! Although wetlands don't necessarily need to be covered in water all year long, most areas are pretty wet. Whether they are freshwater or tidal, they play a key role in the health of the Earth. They provide homes for many different kinds of plants and animals that are well adapted for the soggy conditions.
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Louis Pasteur y la lucha contra los gérmenes
by Lisa Zamosky
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Louis Pasteur is the scientist who first began pasteurization. This engaging Spanish biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Pasteur and how he had a major impact on the world of food science. Along with learning about Pasteur's dedication to studying various molds, bacteria, and yeast, readers will be encouraged to discover even more through a simple and stimulating lab activity!
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Las Inundaciones y las Ventiscas
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Readers may list more differences than similarities when comparing floods and blizzards. But, they will discover they have one vital ingredient in common: water. Readers will learn the powerful forces of water as it pertains to floods and blizzards. They also discover that although these two forces of nature can cause difficulties for people, they are nature's way of cleaning up and re-nourishing the land.
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El Corazón
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
There is an amazing muscle inside you. It pumps blood and keeps you healthy. What is it? Your heart! Read all about it in this book.
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Cómo Funcionan los Juguetes
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to the six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.
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La Búsqueda de la Velocidad
Los Vehículos
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.
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Los Sentidos
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
How do we learn about the world around us? One good way is to use our senses. The senses give us five different ways to explore the world. But how do they do that? Read this book to find out!
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Las Estrellas
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Have you looked up into the sky on a clear night? What do you see? Tiny points of light? They are stars, of course. But did you know that there are many kinds of stars? Find out all about them in this book.
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Los Huesos
by Christine Dugan
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
What helps you stand up strong? What keeps you from flopping like a noodle on the floor? What gives your body its shape and protects your heart and brain? It is your bones, of course! Read all about them in this book.
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Los volcanes
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Images of an erupting volcano can be mesmerizing. Readers may be surprised to learn that volcanoes erupt every day. Some erupt constantly, while others lie dormant for years or even centuries. Through engaging text and brilliant photos in this Spanish title, readers learn what happens beneath the Earth to cause a volcanic eruption and the different structures beneath the Earth that cause new land to form.
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La Tierra
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Learn all about planet Earth in this engaging, colorful title! Earth is our home. It is a big, beautiful place that orbits the sun. What else is there to know about Earth? Read this Spanish-translated book to find out!
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George Washington Carver
Pionero agrícola
by Stephanie Macceca
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
George Washington Carver was a skilled botanist and was often referred to as "The Plant Doctor". This captivating Spanish biography highlights the life of Carver and how his work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans helped change the way people used plants! Featuring colorful images, a glossary and index, and a simple hands-on experiment, this scientific biography will have children excited to learn more!
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Las lunas
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
There is a bright light in the sky. Sometimes it is round like a ball, and other times it is a crescent. Sometimes it is not there at all! What is this strange and changing thing? It is the moon, of course! Read all about it in this book.
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Investiguemos los accidentes geográficos
by Lynn Van Gorp
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Introduce children to ways that the Earth's surface is constantly changing. This Spanish book teaches readers about earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering, and erosion. Featuring stunning images and fascinating facts, children will also learn about famous landforms like the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Angel Falls, Mount Fuji, and Columbia River Gorge. With a glossary, index, and engaging lab activity, readers will be encouraged to further explore the science behind landforms!
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Dentro del mundo de la materia
by Jane Weir
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Introduce children to the basics of matter with this Spanish book. Through vivid photos, interesting facts, and a glossary and index, readers will learn about the three states of matter-solid, liquid, and gas-as well as atoms and elements, the periodic table of elements, compound elements, and mixtures. This book also includes a hands-on lab activity to further introduce the basics of chemistry and teach children about the separation of mixtures.
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Los planetas
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Earth is a planet, moving around the sun. But Earth is not the only planet in our solar system! It is one of eight planets, many moons, and other objects that orbit our sun. The planets have much in common, but they have many differences, too. In this Spanish-translated book, learn all about these exciting planets.
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Dentro de los ecosistemas y los biomas
by Debra J. Housel
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Explore the different types of ecosystems and biomes through this captivating Spanish book, featuring vivid images, charts and graphs, and interesting facts! Readers will be excited as they learn about the tundra, grassland, desert, and temperate forests, as well as riparian and pelagic biomes. A glossary, index, and an engaging experiment are included to help children further understand the content.
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Los Líquidos
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
What takes the shape of the container it is in and changes shape when the container changes? Liquids! Liquid is a state of matter that has some big differences from solids and gases. Learn all about liquids with this colorful, Spanish-translated title!
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Los océanos
by Yvonne Franklin
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Oceans cover 70 percent of the Earth's surface, providing students with a variety of plant and animal life to learn about. An ocean biome includes the saltwater below the waves and everything on, above, and near the surface. Students will also learn about the beach, tides, cliffs, bays, coastlines, coral reefs, and tide pools in this Spanish-translated title.
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Bicicletas y Tablas
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Readers will be amazed to discover that every time they climb onto bicycles and ride like the wind, they are defying gravity! This book explains the physics and history behind bicycles, skateboards, and surfboards. Readers learn what happens from the simplest movement of rolling forward to more complex tricks and stunts of jumping and spinning. Readers will never look at bikes, skateboards or surfboards the same way again.
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Los Gases
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
What continues to expand to take up all the space it can? Gases! Gas is a state of matter, like a liquid or a solid. But it has properties that are quite different. In this Spanish-translated book, read all about the differences and what makes a gas a gas.
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Los Sólidos
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
What does this Spanish-translated book, a table, and your big toe have in common? They are all solids! A solid keeps its shape and always has the same volume. Read this Spanish-translated book to learn about solids and how they are different from liquids and gases.
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Las Selvas
by Yvonne Franklin
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
If asked to define a forest, readers might say, "It has a lot of trees." But many places have a lot of trees. So, what makes a forest a forest? Readers discover that a forest is unlike any other biome on Earth. And a temperate forest is even more specific. Readers learn the many life cycles found within a forest and how the energy pyramid explains the numbers of forest plants and animals. In addition, readers learn by examining how forces usually considered destructive work to help forests survive.
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Los Desiertos
by Yvonne Franklin
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Deserts may seem like harsh, uninhabitable places, but actually they support a diverse quantity of plant and animal life. And, they aren't always hot! Deserts serve an important role in Earth's existence, too. Readers learn about hot and cold deserts alike, as well as semiarid and coastal deserts. From the Horned Lizard to the Saguaro cactus rooted in rich soil, the desert biome will amaze readers.
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Los Músculos
by Christine Dugan
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
When you want to walk or run, you just think it and do it. But what makes your body move? What makes your legs and arms move up and down? Muscles do the trick! Read this book to learn more about your strong muscles and how they work.
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Investiguemos las fuerzas y el movimiento
by Jane Weir
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Forces and motion are all around us. This Spanish book explains how gravity, forces and motions work. Readers will learn about concepts like equilibrium, acceleration, deceleration, electromagnetic fields, pressure, kinetic energy, and inertia. Featuring vivid images and easy-to-read text working in conjunction with captivating facts and an engaging lab activity, this book will motivate children to learn more about science topics!
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El Cerebro
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Hooray for your brain! Without it, you could not read these words right now! But where is your brain exactly, and what does it do? Use your brain to read this book and learn all about it!
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La nave espacial Tierra
by Gina Dal Fuoco
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Imagine Earth as a spaceship with a limited amount of resources. With a creative outlook, this Spanish book introduces children to important topics like global warming, greenhouse gases, deforestation, pollution, biodiversity, and other environmental issues. Featuring colorful images, easy-to-read text, and an intriguing hands-on lab activity, children will be eager to learn more about environmental science topics!
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Los Asteroides y los Cometas
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
The sky is filled with much to see. We see the sun during the day and the moon and stars at night. But you can see other interesting things as well-like bright lights with tails and objects that shoot straight through the stars! These things are asteroids and comets. Learn all about them in this book.
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Escalar y Saltar
by Lisa Greathouse
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.
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El sol
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
During the day it is usually bright outside. What causes all the light? The sun does, of course! It lights the world, gives us warmth, gives living things energy, and so much more. Learn all about the sun in this book.
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Los tornados
by William B. Rice
Part of the Science Readers: A Closer Look (Spanish) series
As far as dangerous weather goes, tornadoes may be the most fierce and powerful of storms. Readers will learn how and where tornadoes hit, and how people protect themselves from life-threatening winds. While most people run away from tornadoes, storm chasers actually run after these swirling masses! With this Spanish-translated book, readers will be highly engaged from cover to cover as they learn the science behind these storms.
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