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Hippopotamuses
Tammy Gagne
Hardcover (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2017)Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of hippopotamuses. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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Gorillas
Tammy Gagne
Hardcover (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2017)Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of gorillas. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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Porcupines
Christina Leaf
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)Dont let their furry appearance fool you. Porcupines bear needle-like quills when threatened, and arent afraid to use them. A single animal may have 30,000 or more quills! Read all about the quirks of this prickly rodent in this informative title for growing readers.
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Golden Eagles
Christina Leighton
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)Golden eagles are swift fliers, reaching speeds of 150 miles when on the hunt. This fast pace, however, isn't applied to all life activities. Building a nest, for example, can take these raptors a month or more! Young students can choose their own pace for this fun read.
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River Otters
Betsy Rathburn
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)A group of river otters is on the lookout for a new home, and they arent about to start from scratch! These critters often crawl their way into the abandoned burrows of their riverside neighbors. Swim along with river otters as they paddle their way through the freshwaters of North America in this informative title. Simple informational text introduces key details of wild animals of North America. Infographics and other visual features add clarity and help students navigate the text. Well-organized chapters help students identify primary details. ""On the Menu"" features visually depict what each animal eats. Range maps and conservation status bars show common location of animals and their levels of risk of endangerment. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Informational sidebars show basic anatomy of animals to help identification in the wild. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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Prairie Dog Burrows
Christopher Forest
Library Binding (Focus Readers, Aug. 1, 2018)Explains the process and materials that prairie dogs use to build burrows. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps prairie dogs survive in the wild.
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Northern Cardinals
Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)Northern cardinals are bright-billed songbirds. They often turn a tree branch or bird feeder into a stage. And they always look performance-ready in their red feathers and a spiked head crest. In this title, northern cardinals debut for young readers. Will they earn a reading encore?
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Canada Lynx
Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)One thing Canada lynx are known for is their insatiable appetite for snowshoe hares. These wildcats would eat the rabbit look-alikes for every meal if they could. On average, a lynx eats one hare every two to three days! In this animal introduction, young readers will see Canada lynx at home in their habitats and on the hunt.
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Common Snapping Turtles
Rebecca Sabelko
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)A common snapping turtle lurks in muddy water. She is waiting for prey to swim by! These slow-moving reptiles are at the top of the freshwater food chain. Curious kids will love this journey in the ponds!
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Mountain Lions
Betsy Rathburn
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)Mountain lions live like fugitives. These predators usually keep to themselves and try to stay in hiding. Their main goal is to keep their neighbors unsuspecting. Because the time always comes for these stealthy stalkers to pounce! In this book, kids will track an animal with many aliases.
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