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How do wild animals respond to extreme weather? How do newborn marsupials get into their moms' pouches? Which mammals lay eggs? This collection of four captivating Spanish-language picture books answers every young animal lover's burning questions... and then some! Packed with fun facts and fascinating science content, elementary Spanish-speakers and language-immersion students will enjoy learning about the weird, wild, and wonderful animals who share our planet. Set includes: Este es el Sol, Así crezco, Mira hacia el cielo y verás cómo el tiempo estará, and Si mi mamá fuera un ornitorrinco. Use this award-winning book collection for quiet reading time or as a supplement to life science curricula. From food webs, taxonomy, adaptations, climate, ecosystems, social behaviors, and survival strategies, these books are sure to encourage an interest in animal science!