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Presents general information about the everyday life of children in Europe, the far north, Japan, India, England, the Middle East, the United States, South America, China, and different parts of Africa.

Si quieres regresar a los días en los que usabas pantalones deslavados, pulseras de goma, vestías sacos con hombreras, coleccionabas vasos de refresco, formabas tu ficha en las maquinitas y regresabas los casetes con una pluma, compra este libro. Y cuéntaselo a quien más confianza le tengas.

Simple text and pictures introduce facts about snowplows and tells what they are used for and why they are important.

This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. This addition to the acclaimed About... series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach younger children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.