Nicola Davies
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Animals adapt to their surroundings for survival. Learn how they survive in conditions that humans never would. Are you ready for the competition? From the persevering emperor penguins of the South Pole to the brave bacteria inside bubbling volcanoes, from the hardy reptiles of the driest deserts to the squash-proof creatures of the deepest seabeds, animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would kill a human faster than you can say "coffin."...
8) The promise
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can't have it without giving something in return: the promise, which is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl's life--and a chance to change the world, for good.
9) Perfect
Author
Publisher
Graffeg
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect" is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance, and, ultimately, love. Suffused with natural imagery, "Perfect" is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well as being a great story in its own right. This beautifully illustrated, truly remarkable book is guaranteed to bring a lump to the throat.
Author
Series
Publisher
Ediciones Castillo
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Español
Description
"Un ingenioso libro informativo que explica por qué algunos animales son grandes y otros pequeños."--Back cover.
A look at why animals need to be the size they are - part of the six book series about natural biology which started with Poo and now includes Extreme Animals and What's Eating You? Have you ever wondered why animals are the size they are? Why some animals are big, why some are wide, why some are small and others are long and thin? Find...
12) Ride the wind
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Still reeling from his mother's death and against his father's wishes, Javier secretly rescues and cares for an albatross who needs to find her way home, in this beautiful story of a father and a son, of grief and reconnection.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Ours is a blue planet. The oceans cover more than two-thirds of its surface and constantly calls to us to play, explore, and dream. Our fascination with the sea is as endless as our means of enjoying it -- whether building sand castles, navigating by the stars, or observing strange and beautiful marine creatures. In a volume brimming with information, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton capture the magic and majesty of the ocean with stunning words and...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to genetic code combines simple, engaging language and expressive, child-friendly illustrations to explain how biological life grows and changes and how DNA combines to make humans both unique and connected to all life on the planet.
18) Qué pasa luego?
Author
Series
Publisher
Editorial Juventud
Pub. Date
2013, ©2012.
Language
Español
Description
"Los animales hacen muchas cosas para soprendernos--, pero ¿podrías adivinas qué es lo que van hacer luego? Gira la solapa para averiguarlo."--Amazon.
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