Las cadenas alimentarias en el desierto (Desert Food Chains)

Find out what sets the human life cycle apart from other living things in this informative, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. With intriguing facts, informational text, and vibrant photographs, children will be introduced to the biological phases of our life cycle--from infancy to adulthood.

En los sueños del joven Likango se repite cada noche la espantosa aparición de una hiena tuerta, la misma que mató a su madre cuando él tenía seis años. Otros hechos inquietantes, como el descubrimiento de un misterioso cadáver cerca del poblado, le empujan a salir en busca de respuestas. Por el camino conoce a Yembela, una enigmática muchacha de otra tribu, y juntos se enfrentarán a una oscura conspiración que pretende sembrar la comarca de terror y muerte.

Jae is about to embark on the greatest challenge of his life—biking 150 miles in two days to raise money for the National MS Society. But after he falls on his first practice race, will he be able to overcome his fear and ride again? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations and a fast-paced story to capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories!

In this book, you'll find dramatic photographs of big cats from all over the world. See snow leopards on icy mountains, lions on African grasslands and jaguars in the Amazon rainforest. You can also read vivid descriptions of how big cats move, hunt and find a mate.