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Las plumas (Spanish Edition): No son sólo para volar

By Melissa Stewart

Animals and wildlife, Science and technology, Nature

Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Summary

¡Edición en español! Los jóvenes amantes de la naturaleza y los entusiastas de los álbumes de recortes se deleitarán con esta introducción a los muchos usos de las plumas. Este libro ilustrado de no ficción, informativo, exhaustivo y extraordinario, dirigido… a niños de 6 a 9 años, es el acompañante ideal para aquellos que aman las aves y explorar el aire libre.Spanish language edition! Budding nature-lovers and young scrapbook enthusiasts will be delighted by this introduction to the many uses of feathers.This informative, thorough, and extraordinary nonfiction picture book for ages 6-9 is a perfect companion for kids that love birds and exploring the outdoors.Los jóvenes naturalistas exploran dieciséis aves en esta elegante introducción a los muchos usos notables de las plumas.Un texto principal conciso destaca cómo las plumas no son sólo para volar. Los lectores más curiosos están invitados a profundizar con recuadros informativos en las páginas que subrayan cómo las plumas de todas las formas y tamaños ayudan a las aves a enfrentar el frío o el calor, protegerse del sol, nadar, planear e incluso cavar.Con una variedad de especies comunes y exóticas, los lectores se sentirán atraídos tanto por lo nuevo como por lo familiar. Las hermosas y delicadas ilustraciones en acuarela muestran plumas a tamaño real y las comparan con objetos cotidianos.Con un diseño de álbum de recortes, Las plumas es, por un lado, un diario científico y, por el otro, un libro de no ficción para leer en voz alta, lo que lo convierte en un recurso maravilloso para estudios de la naturaleza y una delicia para los amantes de las aves más jóvenes.Young naturalists explore sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many remarkable uses of feathers.A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to dig deeper with informative sidebars that underscore how feathers of all shapes and sizes help birds with warming or cooling, protect them from the sun, help them swim, glide or even dig.With a range of common and exotic species readers will be engaged by both the new and the familiar. Beautiful and delicate watercolor illustrations showcase life-size feathers and compare them to everyday objects.With a scrapbook design, Feathers is part science journal, part read-along nonfiction, making it a wonderful resource for nature studies and a delight for the youngest bird lovers.

Title Details

ISBN 9781632894403
Publisher Charlesbridge
Copyright Date 2014
Book number 6572972
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Las plumas (Spanish Edition): No son sólo para volar

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