Yaks

Yaks are long-haired relatives of the cow. They live in the icy Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and in parts of Mongolia and Russia. For thousands of years, people have used domesticated yaks for milk, food, fiber, and fuel, as well as beasts of burden. So many of these animals have been domesticated that only a small wild population remains. Beautiful photographs and informative text welcome readers to discover the fascinating world of yaks. This robust eBook combines informational text on yaks with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in: ? Creating a blog ? Composing a digital storyboard ? Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Students learn to: ? Create digital content ? Use copyright-friendly media ? Cite their sources ? Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include: ? Common Core Standards supported by the activity ? Small and large group instructions ? Parent Activities ? Links to free web 2.0 tools