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Books in Animals in My Yard series

  • Woodpeckers

    Aaron Carr

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Woodpeckers can peck up to 20 times per second. Special air pockets protect the woodpeckers brain from injury. Woodpeckers peck on wood to search for food, to create homes, and to communicate. These interesting facts and more can be found in Woodpeckers, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Badgers

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Badgers have large front claws that are up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. They use these claws for digging through the ground. Badgers can also release a strong scent. These interesting facts and more can be found in Badgers, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Moose

    Aaron Carr

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2013)
    Animals in My Backyard introduces beginning readers to some of the many animals they might find in their backyard. Cougars, moose, owls, and other animals covered in the series have adapted to life near people. Each book looks at one animal and describes features that allow the animal to survive. With easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and interesting facts, Animals in My Backyard teaches young readers about backyard animals as they learn to read. Animals in My Backyard is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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  • Black Bears

    Pamela McDowell

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Despite their name, black bears can be black, brown, cinnamon-colored, or even white. They can smell food from 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) away. These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered in Black Bears, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Earthworms

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 30, 2013)
    Animals in My Backyard introduces beginning readers to some of the many animals they might find in their backyard. Cougars, moose, owls, and other animals covered in the series have adapted to life near people. Each book looks at one animal and describes features that allow the animal to survive. With easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and interesting facts, Animals in My Backyard teaches young readers about backyard animals as they learn to read. Animals in My Backyard is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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  • Owls

    Aaron Carr

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 30, 2013)
    Animals in My Backyard introduces beginning readers to some of the many animals they might find in their backyard. Cougars, moose, owls, and other animals covered in the series have adapted to life near people. Each book looks at one animal and describes features that allow the animal to survive. With easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and interesting facts, Animals in My Backyard teaches young readers about backyard animals as they learn to read. Animals in My Backyard is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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  • Raccoons

    Jordan McGill

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2011)
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  • Opossums: Animals in My Backyard

    Jordan McGill

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Dec. 1, 2011)
    Sometimes, an opossum pretends to be dead if it is scared.Opossums mothers carry their babies in a pouch. These interesting facts about this animal can be discovered in the Animals in My Backyard- Opossums book. Opossums is part of the Let's Read collection of media enhanced books designed for children ages 5 to 7. These books were created to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. Educator and reading expert Dr. Edward Fry created a list of 1,000 instant sight words.These 1,000 sight words must be learned by students in elementary grades. By the Third Grade,students are expected to instantly recognize the first 300 of these words. The Let's Read books combine these 300 sight words with vivid color photography and non-fiction content within a Kindergarten to Second Grade curriculum framework. Opossums is an AV2 media enhanced book that gives readers access to embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as matching word activities, slide shows, and quizzes.
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  • Working on the Farm

    Jack Reader

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Running a farm is a lot of hard work. Sometimes people use animals to help them. In this exciting nonfiction book, readers will learn about the important jobs of farm animals. Horses plow fields, cats chase away mice, and dogs herd sheep. The age-appropriate text is perfect for students who are just learning to read. Full-color photographs make the action come alive on each page. Readers will also learn about farmers? jobs and some of the technology they use to help them get things done around the farm.
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  • Bald Eagles

    Pamela McDowell

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    A bald eagles wingspan can be up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long. They make nests the size of bathtubs high up in trees. These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered in Bald Eagles, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Bats

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Bats are the only mammals that can fly. A bats wings are covered with small bumps that have hairs in their centers. These interesting facts and more can be found in Bats, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Pigeons

    Aaron Carr

    Paperback (Let's Read, July 15, 2014)
    Pigeons are among the strongest and most maneuverable fliers of all birds. They are known for their incredible sense of direction. These interesting facts and more can be found in Pigeons, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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