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Puma concolor

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Puma concolor, de René Araneda, es un cautivador libro ilustrado de no ficción que los educadores bilingües pueden usar para enriquecer la enseñanza de ciencias y lectoescritura. Ambientada en el Parque Nacional Torres del Paine de Chile, la historia sigue a Rupestre, una puma madre, mientras cría a sus cachorros en el accidentado terreno patagónico. A través de vívidas ilustraciones y texto auténtico en español, los estudiantes exploran el comportamiento animal, las estrategias de supervivencia y la importancia de la observación respetuosa de la vida silvestre, lo que lo convierte en un recurso ideal para clases interdisciplinarias que fomentan la curiosidad, la conciencia ambiental y el desarrollo del español.

English Description:

Puma concolor by René Araneda is a compelling nonfiction picture book that dual-language educators can use to enrich science and literacy instruction. Set in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, the story follows Rupestre, a mother puma, as she raises her cubs in the rugged Patagonian terrain. Through vivid illustrations and authentic Spanish text, students explore animal behavior, survival strategies, and the importance of respectful wildlife observation—making it an ideal resource for interdisciplinary lessons that foster curiosity, environmental awareness, and Spanish language development.

Publishing Details

Author : René Araneda

Illustrator : Julio Antonio Blasco

Author Nationality : Chile

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 48

Size: 21.5 x 28 cm

Year Published: 2024

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Informational

Theme: Animals, Adventure, Nature, Science