Raíces: Roots

by Klepeis

Overview

Plant roots are amazing! Some go deep below Earth’s surface while others spread far and wide just below the dirt. Dig in to discover how roots help plants survive.

From keeping plants anchored in the ground to sucking up water from the soil, this nonfiction book explores why roots are an essential part of plants—part of the Un acercamiento a las plantas series.

Fun Children's Book Features:

• This Spanish science book features a photo glossary, index, and a post-reading activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
• 24 pages with vibrant photographs
• Guided reading level N

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731654472
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	03/01/2023
Series:	Un acercamiento a las plantas
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 10.10(h) x (d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

This five-book series in Spanish introduces different aspects of plant biology to readers in the early elementary grades. Through diagrams, illustrations, and short chapters, various aspects of plant life are revealed, including leaves, soil, stems, flowers, and roots. Each book is divided into seven or eight short chapters that explain the many varieties of each type of plant or plant part, different species of plants, and the role that different plants play in their ecosystems. Text is surrounded by plenty of white space, making it easy to read, and clear visual representations help put essential information in context. The strength of its series is its inclusion of science experiments that are relevant to each concept and accessible to readers at different levels. Also included in each volume is a glossary, questions to enhance comprehension, and a review of important concepts. VERDICT These books provide a ­much-needed boost to large science collections. — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2023

Gr 1–4—This five-book series in Spanish introduces different aspects of plant biology to readers in the early elementary grades. Through diagrams, illustrations, and short chapters, various aspects of plant life are revealed, including leaves, soil, stems, flowers, and roots. Each book is divided into seven or eight short chapters that explain the many varieties of each type of plant or plant part, different species of plants, and the role that different plants play in their ecosystems. Text is surrounded by plenty of white space, making it easy to read, and clear visual representations help put essential information in context. The strength of its series is its inclusion of science experiments that are relevant to each concept and accessible to readers at different levels. Also included in each volume is a glossary, questions to enhance comprehension, and a review of important concepts. VERDICT These books provide a much-needed boost to large science collections.

School Library Journal