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Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while simultaneously gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers are invited to learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With stunning images, interesting facts, a glossary of useful terms, informational text, and an interview with a real-life animal trainer,...

During the American Civil War, the United States was on the brink of falling apart irrevocably. As states seceded and brother turned against brother, hope for reconciliation was dim. This conflict, an essential topic of the social studies curriculum, is skillfully presented from its origins in the Southern slave-trade economy to bloody battles and, later, Reconstruction. Striking photographs and artwork of integral events and people will resonate with readers, while interesting sidebar information gives them more to reflect on about this terrible war and the lessons it taught us.

Nature gives us many useful things. Sunlight, rocks, trees, plants, and sand are resources. This Spanish book introduces students to the concept of natural resources. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

Introduce your child to the different types of resources that animals use to survive in the wild in the Spanish children's book Las necesidades de los animales. What are the different kinds of resources that animals use to stay alive? Learn about why animals need food, water, shelter, and more. Spanish Book Features: This Spanish children’s science book features a photo glossary, new vocabulary words, and an extension activity to help develop reading comprehension skills while meeting NGSS life science standards. 24 pages of vibrant photographs About Rourke Educational Media: We proudly...