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Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 2: Let's Play Sports! series

  • 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.
    G
  • 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.
    K
  • Bridges

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Bridges take cars, trains, and people across rivers, lakes, and canyons. This introductory title covers the materials used in bridge construction, the types of bridges, and the scientific concepts that make bridges work. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics highlight famous structures. Diagrams point out the different forces that act on the structures. Presents STEM in a high-interest and relevant way.
    K
  • Sponges

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Sponges can be almost any color and look like tubes, fans, vases, cups, or barrels. Most sponges stay in one place all their lives! Float along with a diversity of sponges and explore where they live, how their skeletons support their bodies, and how they eat.
    N
  • Sea Shells

    Shari Skeie

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    What happens when you put a sea shell up to your ear? You hear the sound of crashing ocean waves. This book explores spiral sea shells, sea shells with two parts, and how animals live in sea shells.
    L
  • Sea Dragons

    David Schach

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    The mouths of sea dragons are long, narrow, and toothless. They work like straws. Beginning readers will enjoy learning about the different kinds of sea dragons, where sea dragons live, and how sea dragons stay safe.
    G
  • Dolphins

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Dolphins make clicking sounds and listen for echoes to catch food. Echoes help dolphins locate fish. Learn all about dolphin communication and how dolphins prosper underwater!
    H
  • Vegetable Group

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Vegetables deserve more than side-dish status. They boast many of the benefits of other food groups, and they are a main source of vitamin A to boot. Discover the fun in preparing vegetables for your plate. The more colors, the better!
    M
  • Ann Bancroft: Explorer

    Kate Moening

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2020)
    From exploring 1,000 miles of the Arctic tundra on dogsled to skiing across Antarctica, Ann Bancroft is no stranger to adventure! Her travels have taken her all around the world, making the outdoors her classroom. Discover the life of this explorer through engaging text and photos in this low-level title. Special features include a profile, career timeline, and inspirational quotes.
    M
  • Dairy Group

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Got calcium? Dairy foods are the gateway to this bone buffer, but most kids do not understand the mineral importance. Readers will discover what dairy foods do for their bodies and the creative ways they can incorporate these foods into every meal.
    M
  • Walruses

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Tusks are long teeth that never stop growing. Walruses use tusks to pull themselves out of the water and onto ice. Young readers will learn how walruses look, act, and swim.
    K
  • Protein Foods Group

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Meat is standard on most plates, but it is far from the only protein option. Beans, nuts, and seeds are other sources of protein, and they are finding their way into more main dishes. Readers will discover all the options they have in the Protein Foods Group.
    K