In this book, Miranda, an eight-year-old girl from Spain, humorously and engagingly introduces the reader to birds, insects, and trees from around the world: from familiar fireflies and magpies to olives and almonds. Detailed descriptions are accompanied by insertions that...
tell about the culture, everyday life, and language of Spain. The amazing watercolor illustrations will appeal to both children and adults, and will also help recognize what the plants and animals mentioned in the book look like. For middle school age.
In this book, Miranda, an eight-year-old girl from Spain, humorously and engagingly introduces the reader to birds, insects, and trees from around the world: from familiar fireflies and magpies to olives and almonds. Detailed descriptions are accompanied by insertions that tell about the culture, everyday life, and language of Spain. The amazing watercolor illustrations will appeal to both children and adults, and will also help recognize what the plants and animals mentioned in the book look like. For middle school age.