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Books in Body Systems: Blastoff Readers, Level 4 series

  • Dachshunds

    Sara Green

    Hardcover (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    With short legs and a slow speed, it's hard to imagine this short-legged breed was ever used for hunting. Students will explore the original purpose of the Dachshund, the physical characteristics of the breed, and what these long, skinny dogs are valued for today.
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  • The Respiratory System

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Did you know all the air you breathe in passes through a special filtration system? It is one of the many ways the respiratory system keeps your body running smoothly! In this title, leveled text explains how the respiratory system works both inside and outside the body while vibrant photos and diagrams keep young readers engaged. The human body is a complex being made up of systems that keep us alive and moving! In this series, readers will dive into the bodys systems though engaging, leveled text and related diagrams that follow the parts and functions of each system. Get a microscopic view inside the body with A Closer Look, and put new knowledge into action with a hands-on activity. Check out what is happening inside the body with each title!
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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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  • Zebras

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Black and white stripes set zebras apart from other African animals. They even set zebras apart from each other. No two zebras have the same pattern of stripes! In this book, young readers will learn how these hoofed animals survive beneath the hot African sun.
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  • Life in a Tropical Rain Forest

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (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 its warm year-round. Discover the importance of tropical rain forests in this fun title for exploring minds.
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  • Caring for Your Fish

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Goldfish are the most common type of pet fish. Though having a reputation as simple pets, fish do require a fair amount of attention. When you learn what your fish needs in its tank, how to keep its home clean, and how much food to feed it every day, taking care of your pet fish will go swimmingly!
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  • Caring for Your Hamster

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    In the wild, hamsters dig extensive tunnels that can go as deep as three feet into the ground! You can make your hamster's cage fun and comfortable by putting plastic tunnels in it and keeping it clean. Learn what other toys your hamster might enjoy, what food to feed it, and how to keep your hamster entertained.
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  • Baboons

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Nothing says "bonding" like picking bloodsucking pests from your neighbor's fur. Baboons of the same troop develop strong relationships this way, often beginning and ending each day with a grooming session that can last hours. Learn what baboons are up to the rest of the day in this introductory title.
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  • Monster Cars

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces extreme cars to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Muscular System

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Muscles are found nearly everywhere in the body! The muscular system works closely with many other systems to keep the heart pumping, the joints moving, and the lungs filling with air. In this title, take a peek beneath the skin to discover the differences between different types of muscles and their jobs, and see what a muscle looks like under the magnifying glass! Diagrams, photo labels, and other features add clarity to the text in this low-level book. The human body is a complex being made up of systems that keep us alive and moving! In this series, readers will dive into the bodys systems though engaging, leveled text and related diagrams that follow the parts and functions of each system. Get a microscopic view inside the body with A Closer Look, and put new knowledge into action with a hands-on activity. Check out what is happening inside the body with each title!
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  • The Circulatory System

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Our bodies contain a super highway of blood vessels that carry nutrients, waste, and much more from our heads to our toes. This network is the circulatory system! Beginning with a deep breath in, this fact-filled title uses easy-to-follow text and diagrams to allow readers to dive inside the bodys circulatory system! The human body is a complex being made up of systems that keep us alive and moving! In this series, readers will dive into the bodys systems though engaging, leveled text and related diagrams that follow the parts and functions of each system. Get a microscopic view inside the body with A Closer Look, and put new knowledge into action with a hands-on activity. Check out what is happening inside the body with each title!
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  • Puffer Fish

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)
    Did you know that a puffer fish inflates into a ball when it senses danger? It uses size to intimidate predators. This book introduces children to the appearance, eating habits, and predator escape tactics of puffer fish.
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