Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 1: Backyard Wldlife series

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces warthogs to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know that mother seals give birth to only one seal pup? Watch how seal pups eat and grow until they set out on their own.

Did you know that some turtles live to be over 100 years old? Some live in the ocean, others on land, and some live both in water and on land! Young readers will discover what turtles eat, where they live, and how their shells and other physical features help them survive in the wild.

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.

Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but it is all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and they will stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their size. Kids will learn how these unexpected predators manage to survive and thrive.

Turkeys are social creatures. They stay together on the farm and gobble to communicate. This book introduces children to the look and behavior of turkeys.

For centipedes, leg pairs come in odd numbers. This means they'll never hit exactly one hundred, as their name implies. Still, these elongated arthropods can pound the pavement with a whopping 300 legs or more! Learn why it's so tough to track these speedy crawlers in this informative book for beginning readers.

Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fast as 2,000 miles per hour. Take a first look at the parts of an airplane, and hold on tight for take off!

Named for their short, bobbed tails, bobcats are only about twice the size of house cats. But these nocturnal wildcats aren't afraid to pick on larger animals during their nightly hunts. They stalk prey as big as deer and take them down with a leaping pounce! This title will introduce young readers to the brave bobcat's skills and lifestyle.

Puppies are born with a fully developed sense of smell. Get a first look at how these lovable household pets grow up, eat, and play.

Tigers are ferocious cats that hunt large prey and aggressively defend their territory. Unlike other big cats, they lead very independent lives. This title teaches about the lifestyle of the highly feared tiger as it offers beginning readers a face-to-face encounter.

The koala is a symbol of Australia. This marsupial is known for chewing on leaves from the country's eucalyptus trees and for carrying its young in a pouch. Expect facts about this furry creature's physical features, diet, and habitat to interest children who pick up this book!