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Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 3:Animal Tag Teams series

  • Life in a Forest

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    For millions of years, forests have hosted complex life forms. Trees reach toward the sun as creatures of all shapes and sizes interact with their environment. Birds nestle on sturdy branches while non-flyers search for food and rest in the underbrush. This title will show young readers the importance of forests and how life thrives in these wooded areas!
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  • Coral Snakes

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Coral snakes have bright colors to warn predators that they are poisonous. Young learners will find out how these small snakes look, where they live, and how they hide from predators and sneak up on prey.
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  • Antarctica

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Temperatures rarely rise above freezing on this icy, windy continent. Because of its harsh climate, only the toughest can survive. Penguins, whales, and seals dive into the chilly water and feast on fish. Brave the cold and learn more about the extreme continent of Antarctica in this engaging childrens title.
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  • Hubble Telescope, The

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The Hubble Telescope travels at 17,500 miles per hour to capture fascinating images of space. Young learners will read about the creation of the Hubble Telescope and the ways we use it to learn more about the universe.
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  • Monarch Butterfly Migration

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    For monarch butterflies, the crisp air of fall signals a time for change. Along with the changing colors of the trees, the skies are filled with these bright orange insects as they make their way to warmer weather. Monarchs delicate wings help them glide with the southern wind during their migration to Mexico. This book contains vibrant photos and marked maps allow readers to become immersed in the lives of monarch butterflies. Infographics give quick stats on the animal and their journeys. Migration maps show the travel path and main stopping points. Warning signs use iconography to call out travel dangers and obstacles. Speedometer graphics highlight top speed.
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  • Mercury

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The planet Mercury has highs around 800 °F and lows around -280 °F. Students will learn about Mercury's discovery, physical characteristics, and the environment that supports these extreme temperatures.
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  • Glaciers

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Glaciers are huge, moving sheets of ice and snow. The fastest glaciers still only move about 100 feet a day. This book explains how glaciers form, how they move, and how a moving glacier shapes the land.
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  • Adders

    Ellen Frazel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    One of the most common snakes in the world, the adder is the only snake to live in the Arctic Circle. Burrowing away in winter and basking in the spring sun, adders make their homes in woodlands, mountains, and other areas. Young readers will learn all about the adder's physical characteristics, venomous bite, and hunting methods.
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  • Kraits

    Ellen Frazel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Did you know that a krait's venom is 16 times more dangerous than a cobra's? Found throughout Asia, kraits slither in grasslands and jungles, paralyzing prey with their venom. Eager readers will explore this deadly snake's physical characteristics, learn about how it eats other snakes, and discover much more in this fun title.
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  • Honey Badgers

    Margo Gates

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Honey badgers never learned to pick on animals their own size. They'll confront everything from cobras to lions, and their reckless confidence is enough to spook any foe. Read this book to find out what happens when opponents have the nerve to fight back!
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  • Africa

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Madagascar, the Nile River, and the Sahara Desert are just a few memorable places in Africa! With over fifty countries, this continent is rich in minerals and animal diversity. Wildebeests and zebras roam the grasslands while hungry predators lurk for their next meal. In this title, young readers will explore more about life on the second largest continent in the world.
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  • Wind

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    What has the power to move sailboats across water and pick houses up off the ground? Wind. Beginning readers will be blown away as they discover what wind is and how it moves on calm days and in stormy weather.
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