Observa la naturaleza/Be a Nature Detective -- Challenging

Los recursos de esta página están basados en el tema Observa la naturaleza del Grado 2 del programa de Houghton Mifflin, Invitaciones.

The resources on this page are based on the theme Observa la naturaleza in Grade 2 of Houghton Mifflin's Invitaciones program.

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The Harvest Birds/ Los pajaros de la cosecha by Blanca López Mariscal    
Children's Book Press
Ages 4-8; 32 pages
Juan Zanate likes to sit under his favorite tree dreaming of becoming a farmer like his father and grandfather. But when his father dies, there is only enough land for his two older brothers. In this enchanting and inspiring story, Juan learns to determine his own destiny. The Harvest Birds offers lessons on the traditions of rural Mexico, the importance of respecting nature, and the possibility of making dreams happen.

Antartida by Helen Cowcher    
(Social Studies)    
Farrar Mirasol
Ages 4-8 PreSchool-Grade 2
In story form, Cowcher attempts to describe life for emperor and Adelie penguins and Weddell seals during one Antarctic winter and spring as they nest, give birth, and raise their young.

Dentro de la selva tropical (Spanish Books) by Diane Willow
(Science/Health)    
Charlesbridge
Ages 4-8; 32 pages    
Readers learn about the animals, birds, insects, and plants that live and grow in the Amazon rain forest.

Paseo Por La Naturaleza/Walk in the Wild (Serie Aventuras Al Aire Libre) by Lorraine Ward    
(Social Studies)    
Charlesbridge
Ages 4-8    
A Group of school children explore the different environments of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas.

Fernando's Gift / El Regalo de Fernando by Douglas Keister
(Social Studies)    
Sierra Club
Ages 4-8; 32 pages    
After his friend Carmina's favorite climbing tree is cut down, Fernando gives her a sapling to plant in their Costa Rican rain forest.Text in Spanish and English.