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Clues about the lion's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat lead the reader to guess what animal is being described. Presented in English and Spanish. Presented in English and Spanish.

The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations. Quiero ser...

Durante un ataque sarraceno, Diego de Malagón, hijo de un posadero, es testigo del secuestro de sus hermanas. Consigue huir a Toledo donde conoce a Galib, un veterinario mudéjar de gran prestigio, que le acoge como aprendiz y le muestra el poder y la belleza de la albeitería, la ciencia que estudia la curación de los animales más importantes para los hombres: los caballos. Pero a causa de un malentendido con la esposa de Galib, Diego debe salir huyendo de nuevo. A partir de ese momento, el protagonista de esta novela hurgará en las entrañas de la biblioteca de un monasterio...

Explains the basic science of flight, the problems of getting vehicles into the air, different types of engines, and aircraft design, and includes instructions for making aircraft models.