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  • Hippopotamuses

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Hippopotamuses spend much of their time in the water. It is the only way they can keep their huge bodies cool because they do not sweat! In this book, children will be surprised as they discover many cool facts about how hippopotamuses eat, move, and more.
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  • El Salvador

    Walter Simmons

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated Central American country. Because of its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, it must endure volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Hurricanes also sweep in from the Caribbean. However, El Salvadorians don t let these events quiet their vibrant culture. This book introduces El Salvador s landscape, cuisine, wildlife, heritage, and much more!
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  • Life in a Wetland

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Bogs, swamps, and marshes are all different types of wetlands. Many plants and animals rely on this biome for reproduction, safety, or simply a drink of water. Some need to adapt to this environment, like the mangrove trees that get oxygen by growing roots above the surface. Take a closer look at wetland critters and vegetation in this engaging title for developing readers!
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  • The Life Cycle of a Cow

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Weighing around 1,300 pounds, an adult dairy cow produces about 90 glasses of milk every day! Young readers will learn the different stages of a cow's life cycle, watching as calves grow into heifers and then adult cows.
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  • Mars

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Mars is known as the red, rocky planet. It has many volcanoes, including the solar system's largest one. Eager readers will learn about the physical features of Mars and its place in the solar system.
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  • Stingrays

    Martha E. H. Rustad

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    A swimming stingray looks like its flying through the ocean! Its wide fins look like wings and help it glide. This book introduces children to the parts of a stingray, especially its stinging tail.
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  • Caring for Your Dog

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    It is estimated that there are currently 400 million dogs in the world. Many people keep these energetic, loving animals as pets and enjoy taking them on walks or playing fetch with them in their backyards. However, it's not just all play and no work. Training and taking care of your dog can be a challenging and rewarding task!
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  • The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    A female butterfly lays eggs on a leaf to begin the butterfly life cycle. The eggs hatch into caterpillars, and caterpillars form chrysalises to change into butterflies. Students will follow a butterfly as it grows from an egg into an adult.
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  • Maine Coons

    Rebecca Felix

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Native to Maine, these felines have been mousers, farm cats, and 19th Century ship cats. Their good nature allows them to adapt well to many lifestyles and personalities. Both playful and calm, this breed is a great house pet. Cozy up with these cuties in this engaging title for growing readers.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Salmon

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Adult salmon spawn at the end of their life cycle. They fight strong currents while swimming upriver to the place where they hatched. Young readers will follow a salmon from egg to adult.
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  • Turkey

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Once part of the mighty Ottoman Empire, Turkey has a long and rich history. Stretching into both Europe and Asia, it is a land of mountains, lakes, and coastal plains. Travel to Turkey and experience both the ancient relics of the Ottoman Empire and the vibrant culture of modern Turkish people.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Frog

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The life cycle of a frog takes place in water and on land. It begins in spring with a male frog croaking a song to attract a female. Young readers will read about and watch an egg develop into a tadpole and then into an adult frog.
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