Los Gorilas (Spot Animales Africanos)

PreS-Gr 3--Exotic animals come to life in this Spanish language series featuring eight species of animals native to the African continent, including zebras, giraffes, crocodiles, elephants, gorillas, cheetahs, hippopotamuses, and lions. Readers will learn what each animal eats, where they live, and characteristics that differentiate them from other animals to help them survive. New vocabulary is shown in both words and photographs, ensuring retention. Several pages have no text at all, making this series another possibility for even younger audiences. Due to their striking visual appeal, this series could serve as a good choice for reading aloud to a bilingual or Spanish-speaking audience. A picture glossary for review is included at the end of each volume. VERDICT A specialized selection of books on popular animals will excite readers in the early grades.