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Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Switzerland.

"Beautiful images of birds give kids a close-up view of different birds, their body parts, eggs, and nests."--

"Life on the Rush farm in South Dakota is not easy. Even so, over the past four years, Ethan Cooper and his siblings have grown to feel they belong with their adoptive family. Then Chad Rush makes an unexpected announcement. The family is moving again--this time to Mexico! Ethan is scared. What dangers will they face in another country? What will it be like to live on an oil homestead instead of a farm? And what about his dreams of getting an education?...

"Introduces the reader to bats and explains the roles they play in the environment."--

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful.

Introduces the basics of the game of basketball, describing the players, court, techniques, and rules of play.

"There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth--maybe even as close as their own backyard!"--Amazon.com. Aprenda acerca de los dinosaurios y cómo vivían.

Get creative with Super Simple Backyard Critter Crafts! From a lovely little ladybug rock to an egg carton cup spunky squirrel, these fun and easy projects will get kids crafting while they learn about different animal habitats. The crafts are super simple and tons of fun. Each project includes colorful photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how pilots help their community. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

There are many colors in nature. Orange is a color found on the land on tarantula spiders, in the air on orioles, and in the sea on starfish. Orange Animals will help readers understand that colors in nature are not just for beauty, but sometimes have more important purposes. Also included in this title is a color wheel showing primary and secondary colors and their relationships. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....