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Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 3: The Five Senses series

  • Seeing

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    The human eye is a complex machine that allows us to see the wonders of the world! The fuel for this machine is light. Each part of the eye communicates with light to allow us to see. Young readers will light up as they learn about the different parts of the human eye and how they work in this fact-filled read. Narrative openings surround readers with the featured sense. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Detailed illustrations guide readers through the science of sense organs. Activities demonstrate the senses in action. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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  • Mambas

    Colleen Sexton, Full-color photography

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)
    Reaching speeds of up to 12 miles per hour, mambas are considered the world's fastest snakes. Readers will see what mambas look like, where they call home, and why they are one of the deadliest snakes in the world.
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  • Hearing

    Lisa Owings

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Theres much more to our ears than meets the eye! The human ear contains a chain of important links that work together to help us hear the world around us. From the ears tiny bones to its fluid-filled cochlea, each part is important. In this title, young readers will learn about the small wonders inside the human ear. Narrative openings surround readers with the featured sense. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Detailed illustrations guide readers through the science of sense organs. Activities demonstrate the senses in action. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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  • Life in a Tropical Rain Forest

    Kari Schuetz

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Scientists believe more than half of Earths plants and animals reside in tropical rain forests. Many species have yet to be discovered! These wet, humid forests are found near the equator, where it s warm year-round. Discover the importance of tropical rain forests in this fun title for exploring minds.
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  • Hearing

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Theres much more to our ears than meets the eye! The human ear contains a chain of important links that work together to help us hear the world around us. From the ears tiny bones to its fluid-filled cochlea, each part is important. In this title, young readers will learn about the small wonders inside the human ear. Narrative openings surround readers with the featured sense. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Detailed illustrations guide readers through the science of sense organs. Activities demonstrate the senses in action. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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  • Snow

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Snowflakes look white but are actually clear! They are pieces of falling ice. Discover how snow forms and falls and how every snowflake is intricate and unique.
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  • Caves

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    There are many different kinds of caves found all around the world. Many are millions of years old! Students will explore the many different kinds of caves, their unique features, and the difference between stalactites and stalagmites.
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  • Tasting

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Without the help of the nose, humans would only be able to recognize five types of tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory. But with our sense of smell, we are able to pass messages to the brain that identify specific flavors! Next time you dig into your favorite flavor of ice cream, remember its your nose that is doing most of the tasting. This title about the connections between the food we eat and the flavors we enjoy will leave young readers craving more! Narrative openings surround readers with the featured sense. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Detailed illustrations guide readers through the science of sense organs. Activities demonstrate the senses in action. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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  • Sense of Smell, The

    Mari Schuh

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Your nose can smell thousands of different scents. Your nose works with your brain to accomplish the important act of smelling. Learn how smells make your food taste better, bring back memories, and even keep you from danger.
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  • Life in a Desert

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Barren land, little rainfall, and deadly temperatures are well-known features of deserts. But did you know that many desert plants have long root systems that grow in search of water? Plants and animals have to adapt in order to survive. Some plants grow waxy leaves to hold in water, and many animals store fat in a hump or tail. In this title, beginning readers will learn all about deserts and how life develops in extreme conditions.
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  • Sense of Touch, The

    Mari Schuh

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Sensors in your skin communicate with your brain to let you know how an object feels. Readers will discover how the sense of touch allows them to learn about their surroundings, feel pain, and experience enjoyment.
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  • Anacondas

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Weighing in at more than 400 pounds, anacondas are the world's heaviest snakes! This book explores how these massive creatures look, where they live, and the way they stalk prey.
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