Synopses & Reviews
- Bilingual text to develop second-language skills while strengthening facility in primary language
- Reviewed by a reading consultant
- Correlated to early elementary science curriculum, including the characteristics of organisms and their environment
- Close photo-text match to aid in comprehension
- Labels on photos reinforce key vocabulary
- Table of Contents, Glossary, Index
- Sources of further information
Synopsis
A fun and familiar topic, Animals That Live in the Ocean/Animales que viven en el oc ano contains simple, bilingual text, and a strong photo-text match, which combine to make this series a perfect introduction to reading. The series will appeal to ELLs and other readers who enjoy learning about the features and habits of animals that live in the ocean. Full-page photographs complement the text throughout. Octopuses and Squids/Pulpos y calamares focuses on these unique, multi-armed and multi-tentacled mollusks that don't have outer shells.
Synopsis
Octopuses and Squids: Octopuses and squids are animals of many talents. They can change color to blend in with their surroundings. They can hide from other animals by squirting a cloud of ink. Octopuses and Squids brings you face-to-face with these amazing underwater creatures. No wet suit needed!