Animales arquitectos (Animal Architects) (TIME For Kids Nonfiction Readers)

by Timothy J. Bradley

Overview

From hermit crabs that make a home out of anything they can find to tiny termites that build tall towers, animals of all kinds are architects! In this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, elementary children will learn about these amazing animal architects and the things they build for habitation and camouflage through vivid images, stimulating facts, informational text, a helpful glossary, and a reference list of useful websites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433370557
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	02/15/2013
Series:	TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

As a writer, Timothy J. Bradley's books have earned awards and accolades from reviewers such as The Horn Book Review, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist. As an illustrator, Tim has worked with artists such as Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens) and companies such as Hasbro on Transformers, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park toys. A life-long sci-fi fan, Tim is happy to bring the big, weird, and wild side of science fiction to a new generation. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California, where he can't help but wonder """"What if . . . """" every time he looks out the window.

Interviews

• Stop! Think... sidebars expand visual literacy and comprehension through the use of charts, graphs, and timelines • Interactive text features promote critical thinking and help readers build vocabulary and increase visual literacy skills