On The Banks Of The Amazon:En
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932748717 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Used in conjunction with Lynne Cherry's The Great Kapok Tree (Gulliver, 1990), this book provides an introduction to the life on the banks of the great river and the need to preserve it. From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 2-During the course of a day, two wildlife hunters aim and shoot repeatedly at howler monkeys, a jaguar, frogs, an anaconda, a sloth, and so on. All rights reserved. The text is rhythmic in both English and Spanish, giving a factu
Full story in English and again in Spanish.. Enter into a rainforst adventure full of mystery, exotic foliage and wondrous creatures
Harold McFarland said Bright colorful book that children will enjoy. "On the Banks of the Amazon" takes the reader out for a day with two photographers as they travel along the edge of the Amazon River. They encounter howler monkeys, poison dart frogs, an anaconda, parrots, caiman and other animals. Detailed full-page illustrations keep a child's interest well and support the reading material. It is a well-done bilingual book written in English and Spanish for children about seven to ten years old. "On the Banks of the Amazon" is a recommended children's book.. bilingual adventure! Written in alternating English & Spanish, ON THE BANKS OF THE AMAZON/EN LAS ORILLAS DEL AMAZONAS will take you & your children into the rainforest of South America where glorious animals of all different shapes & sizes will entrance you.Great illustrations by Elizabeth Driessen -- energetic, colorful & mesmerizing.Rebeccasreads highly recommends this & any book published by Raven Tree Press for lively bilingual stories about life on Mother Earth.. "Very well done!" according to Jack Martin. I have read the book, On The Banks of the Amazon, to my grandchildren, who are more than facinated with the pictures. The story holds the interest of even the smallest child, all the way to the end. And what a nice surprise at the end!The text and pictures compliment each other well. This book would be an asset to classrooms and libraries, especially since it is bilingual. It can be enjoyed by children of many ages.