New Releases by Nuria Roca

A young boy and girl learn the responsibilities of cat ownership when they get a kitten. Includes a guidelines section that offers advice and basic instruction on cat and kitten care for both parents and children.

(back cover) ¡Hablemos de esto! A menudo, los ni±os demasiado t-midos tienen preocupaciones y se sienten incomprendidos. ¿ERES T?MIDO? ayuda a ni±os y ni±as a comprender que la timidez puede vencerse de muchas maneras. Ning°n ni±o debiera avergonzarse por ser tartamudo o por enrojecer cuando se le hace una pregunta. Todo lo que necesitan es aprender a enfrentar la situaci3n adecuadamente. ¿ERES T?MIDO? explica a los ni±os que su timidez ir¡ y(c)ndose poco a poco siempre que sigan tratando de expresarse ante los dem¡s.

How Is Our Environment Being Affected By The Way We Make Use Of Rivers, Lakes And Underground Waterways? Protecting Our Rivers And Lakes Explains In Clear And Simple Terms The Dangers Affecting The Water Cycle. Highlighted By Colourful Illustrations And An Easy-To-Read Text, This Volume In The Junior Library Of Ecology Series Encourages The Preventions Of Pollution And The Protection Of The Environment

Arnie and Sara are going camping with their parents. In the car, they are careful to fasten their seatbelts, and at the campgrounds they learn to dump garbage in proper containers, act properly at the swimming pool, and have consideration for the other vacationers. Several play activities are suggested that boys and girls will enjoy on camping trips. The bright color illustrations on every page of How We Should Behave Books will appeal to younger boys and girls, while the easy to understand stories teach them fundamental rules of good behavior. The brief stories dramatize typical events in childrenï¿1/2s lives, showing kids as they interact with other children, with teachers, and with other adults. Beginning readers see boys and girls who are very much like themselves, as they make mistakes, have small accidents, then discover the best ways to correct their errors, avoid mishaps, and feel good about themselves while they have fun. Each book suggests appropriate activities and offers guidelines for moms and dads.

Words and pictures show the moods and activities of fall for young readers.

Words and pictures show the moods and activities of winter for young readers.

Presentan a los niños a los varios tipos de instrumentos musicales, a los fundamentales de la notación de música, y a los diversos tipos de música que se juegue.

Introduces several facets of theater, including characters, dialogue, costumes, and sets, and includes related activities.

Presents colors, shapes, contrasts, perspective, movement, materials used for sculpting, visiting a museum, activities and guide for parents.

Children visit a theater and learn about the stage, its lighting and its props. Shows how to make faces and body gestures and puppets to help children see how a story can be dramatized on a stage. Includes activities and a guide for parents.

Presents colors, shapes, contrasts, perspective, movement, materials used for sculpting, visiting a museum, activities and guide for parents.

An introduction for children to motion pictures. Includes activities and guidelines.

Explores the world of music through song, dance, musical instruments, musical notation, and elements, including rhythm, pitch, and natural sounds.

Enfants qui vivent dans le désert, la forêt... ou dans une cité sur l''eau ? aimerais-tu les connaître ? Dans ce livre tu rencontreras des enfants de toutes les parties du monde, avec des coutumes différentes des tiennes, mais avec lesquels tu as beaucoup de choses en commun. Nous vivons tous sur une planète très diversifiée.

A T-Rex roams the prehistoric world he was born into, and explains the life of a dinosaur.

Una tormenta, fuegos artificiales, un fantasma ... Quien no ha sentido miedo de algo en su vida? El temor no es malo, pues nos hace prudentes. El problema surge cuando el miedo se hace tan grande que no nos deja hacer nada. Con este libro, los ninos aprenden a jugar con sus miedos, y con tiempo y paciencia, a superarlos.

Illustrations and text show children experiencing pain, fear, sadness, happiness, joy, and love.

Illustrations and text show John moving away from old friends, slowly getting new friends, and carefully forming relationships with friends he meets in his neighborhood.

Encourages young children to think about their families and how they fit in among the many family members.

Explores the functions of air, water, fire and earth.

Advises children on ways to cope with shyness.