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Who among us hasn't been uncomfortable in our own skin at some point in life? Who among us hasn't wondered about our own worth, wishing to be something we were not? Well, Victor, or Víctor, follows the innocent but impossible dreams and adventures of a young vulture who, through experience and the support of his family and community, finds his own self-worth. ¡Regáleles a sus jóvenes naturalistas más queridos este libro Víctor el zopilote renuente o Victor, the Reluctant Vulture del Museo del Desierto Arizona-Sonora. ¡Y esto es sólo el cuento! Para los lectores jóvenes, así como para los maestros y los padres, el libro incluye descripciones breves de historia natural de los animales y las plantas que aparecen en el cuento de Víctor. En el camino, se aprenderá algunas de las características únicas no sólo de los zopilotes, sino también de otras aves de presa comunes en el Desierto Sonorense. Aunque fue escrito para lectores juveniles (de 8 a 12 años), tanto los jóvenes como los adultos encontrarán humorística, emotiva y significativa esta historia deliciosamente ilustrada. ¿Quién no se ha sentido incómodo en su propia piel en algún momento de la vida? ¿Quién no se ha preguntado acerca de su propio valor, o deseado ser alguien diferente? Víctor cuenta las ilusiones inocentes e imposibles y las aventuras de un joven zopilote (o buitre) que, a través de sus experiencias y el apoyo de su familia y su comunidad, encuentra su propia autoestima. There is a sense of mystery that surrounds hummingbirds. The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds takes the reader into the high-energy world of North America's smallest bird. As this intimate story unfolds, the exuberant life of the Sonoran Desert literally swirls around the giant cacti more. The Little Saguaro/El sahuarito is a heartfelt story about life's joys and challenges, as revealed in a conversation between a mother saguaro and her daughter. more.īy Shannon Young Illustrated by Kim Duffek Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford Illustrated by Edna San MiguelĪ warm and loving grandmother prepares a variety of traditional remedies for her young granddaughter, remedies to treat everything from an upset stomach to being frightened at night. My Nana's Remedies / Los remedios de mi nana A richly illustrated story for young and old alike, it is the perfect book for families to share. Saints and angels, missionaries and Indians, artists and conservators populate this fascinating introduction to a house of spirit, a Sonoran Desert landmark, and an artistic bridge to another era. more.Ī Story of Saints and Angels, Art and Artists / Una Historia de Santos y Ángeles, Arte y Artistes
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It begins with some basic information on how to prepare for a trip into the desert, followed by tips that assure a safe and enjoyable desert experience.
This inviting book is intended for families that want to make the most out of their desert excursions. We're with Katie, sharing in her determination as she hunts for the food she needs to stay alive, her terror when attacked by vicious predators, and her care and devotion to the litter of babies she gives birth to. This is the true story of Katie, a meter-long western diamondback rattlesnake, and her adventures as she struggles to make a life for herself in the harsh Sonoran Desert.
Katie of the Sonoran Desert / Katie del Desierto Sonorenseīy Kate Jackson / Illustrated by Natalie Rowe The author lushly illustrates the Sonoran Desert rainy season, describing in English and in Spanish the ways in which people anticipate and celebrate the monsoon, as well as the meteorological phenomena behind the storms and the adaptations they have caused in local wildlife. Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day! / ¡Ajúa, Ya Llegó el Chubasco!īy Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford Illustrated by Richard Johnson Beautifully illustrated, this delightful full-color children's picture book shows that desert facts often are much more amazing than the myths (cactifracts) we've all heard. Prickly Pete the packrat takes young readers into the desert to get some answers. more.Ĭorrectamundo: Prickly Pete's Guide to Desert Facts & Cactifracts This is a story about the meaning of friendship, and that every friend we have is unique and special. $15.95 New Lower Price $9.95/$8.96 Member priceĪlice is a rattlesnake who finds an unusual friendship in the beautiful landscape of the Sonoran Desert - somewhere in Arizona or the Mexican state of Sonora. By Bill Vermooten Illustrated by Priscilla Baldwin
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