Early Literacy [Paperback]

Explore the natural cycle of day and night with this engaging nonfiction Spanish book for children ages 4 to 9 in grades K-1. El d?a y la noche uses vibrant images and clear science content to help young readers understand what causes day and night and how these changes affect people and the planet. With easy-to-understand text and supportive visuals, this book introduces foundational science concepts in a way that builds reading confidence and content knowledge. Ideal for classroom instruction or at-home exploration, it supports early literacy development in Spanish-speaking learners.

• Spanish nonfiction science reader for early learners
• Explains what causes day and night using age-appropriate vocabulary
• Encourages observational skills and scientific thinking
• Supports grade K-1 curriculum in dual-language classrooms
• Helps build vocabulary and reading confidence in Spanish

Dona Herweck Riceis the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She’s written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.

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