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Books in Animals in My Yard series

  • Chipmunks

    Christina Leaf

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Look at those big cheeks! A chipmunk is getting ready for winter! This low-level title introduces readers to basic facts about these charming critters through literacy-focused text and bright photos. Features such as a diagram and photo labels reinforce the text to support students.
  • Chipmunks

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Look at those big cheeks! A chipmunk is getting ready for winter! This low-level title introduces readers to basic facts about these charming critters through literacy-focused text and bright photos. Features such as a diagram and photo labels reinforce the text to support students.
  • Raccoons

    Amy McDonald

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Raccoons are comfortable deep in the forest or in the big city! These clever creatures find ways to adapt to any environment. This beginning title introduces raccoons to young students with easy, predictable text and crisp, supportive photos. Simple, photo-focused features such as a diagram and food graphics support students new to independent reading.
  • Deer

    Amy McDonald

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Look! A deer is bounding through the forest! This title introduces these graceful mammals to beginning readers through easy-to-read text and vibrant photos. Simple features introduce favorite foods and recap body parts to reinforce content for students just starting to read on their own.
  • Raccoons

    Amy McDonald

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Raccoons are comfortable deep in the forest or in the big city! These clever creatures find ways to adapt to any environment. This beginning title introduces raccoons to young students with easy, predictable text and crisp, supportive photos. Simple, photo-focused features such as a diagram and food graphics support students new to independent reading.
  • Squirrels

    Derek Zobel

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Whether theyre scrambling up trees or scampering across lawns, squirrels are fun animals to watch! Beginning readers can learn about these furry backyard visitors through low-level text and bright photos in this engaging title. Features such as body part labels and food photos support young students as they practice independent reading.
  • Owls

    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.
    K
  • Armadillos

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Most types of armadillos grow shells that protect the front and back of their body. The three-banded armadillo rolls into a ball when it feels threatened. These interesting facts and more can be found in Armadillos, an Animals in My Backyard book.
    L
  • Pigeons

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Let's Read, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Describes how pigeons live, including their flying ability, their remarkable sense of direction, and their good hearing and eyesight.
    K
  • Woodpeckers

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (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.
    K
  • Foxes

    Amy McDonald

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
    Foxes are notorious backyard thieves in childrens stories. But beginning readers can learn the real facts on these clever mammals through easy text and crisp photos in this low-level title. Simple features including food sidebars and a labeled fox diagram reinforce the text to aid in comprehension.
  • Rattlesnakes

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Let's Read, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Describes how rattlesnakes live, including how they use their rattles, how they use their tongues to smell, and how they stay warm.
    K