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Las palomas son una de las aves voladoras más fuertes y maniobrables. Son famosas por su increíble sentido de la orientación. Estos y muchos otros datos interesantes pueden encontrarse en Las palomas, uno de los libros de Animales en mi patio. Pigeons are among the strongest and most maneuverable fliers of all birds. They are known for their incredible sense of direction. These interesting facts and more can be found in Pigeons, an Animals in My Backyard book.

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

Until just over 150 years ago, northern Mexico extended thousands of kilometers farther than its current border with the United States. Many different indigenous groups flourished in that region before the Conquistadors arrived. What we know about their lives and customs is the result of archeological discoveries and the chronicles of the first Spanish priests and soldiers that had contact with them.

Different colors are all around us, and this series explores what they look like and where they can be found. Students identify common colors from everyday life, such as red, blue, green, yellow, and how to describe them. They also learn to classify colors by examining what types of objects display each color. Consistently placed and leveled text helps to ensure subject matter is clearly understood.