Books in Life Cycles: Blastoff Readers, Level 3 series

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!

Offering a stark contrast to hot, sandy deserts and tropical rain forests, the tundra is buried in snow and ice most of the year. However, life finds a way to flourish. During the short summer, flowers bloom and animals roam the land even though temperatures rarely reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit! This title will teach young readers how plants and animals survive in severe cold.

Grasslands vary around the globe and are home to many life forms, including big cats and grazing animals. These sprawling fields are found on every single continent except Antarctica. Tropical savannahs and rolling prairies are just two different types of grasslands. Curious young learners are sure to discover that grasslands are a fascinating biome in this engaging title!

Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal in the world! It is so thick and compact that their skin never gets wet. Dense fur is essential for sea otters as they swim through frigid waters. This childrens title tells how the smallest ocean mammal survives at sea. Visuals of related animals teach about animal group classification. Zoomed-in photo bubbles with labels identify key body parts up close. Species spotlights offer range maps and conservation status bars. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Prey and predator boxes provide specific food chain information. Speed meters show how slow or fast an ocean animal moves. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Did you know that crabs look like mini, clear lobsters when they are babies? Crabs have to molt many times before they even look like adults with hard outer shells. Some crabs grow their own shells while others find used shells to call their own. Find out about a crab's life cycle, physical traits, habitat, and more in this title for beginning readers.

Just because they live in water doesnt mean sea creatures dont need a good cleaning. Luckily, the angelfish is perfect for the job! These helpful fish rid their neighbors of pesky parasites. Its like a swim-by cleaning service! Young readers will marvel over this colorful title about angelfish. Visuals of related animals teach about animal group classification. Zoomed-in photo bubbles with labels identify key body parts up close. Species spotlights offer range maps and conservation status bars. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Prey and predator boxes provide specific food chain information. Speed meters show how slow or fast an ocean animal moves. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.