1st Grade Topics

Agua, Aguita/Water, Little Water by Jorge Argueta

In this beautiful, poetic ode to the life-giving force of water, award-winning children's book author Jorge Argueta describes in English, Spanish and Nahuatthe life cycle of water from the perspective of one drop, My name / is water / but everyone /...

Alimentos Producidos Por El Sol by Harriet Brown

Discusses how plants use sunlight, water, and soil for food; how the plant transports food; plant reproduction, seeds, and plant survival.

Caballos de cerca (Horses Up Close) by Christopher Blazeman

There are seven million horses in the United States! Early readers will learn all about horses and stallions in this appealing, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features vibrant photos, captivating facts, and simple, informative text. With a...

Cuerpos de Agua=Water Bodies by Dona Herweck Rice

Introduce students to the concept of water bodies with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. This book teaches important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including freshwater, saltwater, swamp, bog, wetland, marsh,...

La Interdependencia de los Seres Vivos=Interdependence of Living Things by Dona Herweck Rice

 All living things need one another to survive. Working together keeps the circle of life going. Learn about symbiosis with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and...

Boris el basset (Boris the Basset) by Sharon Callen

Meet Boris, a grumpy basset hound. Children will learn about different types of weather as Boris searches for his favorite climate. This Spanish-translated story features life-like illustrations and easy-to-read font that will entertain young readers.

Calabazas = Pumpkins by Jacqueline Farmer

Spanish edition of PUMPKINS. Did you know pumpkins have been around for 11,000 years? Or that the biggest pumpkin on record weighed over 1,300 pounds? Learn all about pumpkins--where they come from, how to grow them, and more--in this informative book...

El tiempo (Weather) by Lee Aucoin

Children will be inspired to tell their own stories with this wordless reader, filled with engaging, colorful images that show what we can see and do in the different types of weather. This book allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for...

Como Esta el Clima Hoy? by Conrad J Storad

Early readers explore different weather conditions and what causes them.

¿Qué tipo de tiempo? (What Kind of Weather?) by Dona Herweck Rice 

What kind of weather are we having today? What clothes should I wear? Children will want to answer these questions as they read this delightful book about weather and how to dress for it. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a...

El tiempo (Weather) by Dona Herweck Rice

Teach beginning readers about the various types of weather including rain, sunshine, snow, fog, wind, and clouds with pages full of bright, colorful images and Spanish-translated, informational text. Through the use of descriptive, academic vocabulary,...

Asi nace… un pato by Claire Llewellyn

  This fascinating collection introduces readers to the amazing story of new life. Beautiful illustrations with detailed scenes from nature, and accurate, easy-to-read text are presented in a fun novelty format to capture children's imagination-the...