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Books in Blastoff Readers Level 1: Animal Safari series

  • Weasels

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but it is all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and they will stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their size. Kids will learn how these unexpected predators manage to survive and thrive.
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  • Turkeys

    Hollie Endres

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Turkeys are social creatures. They stay together on the farm and gobble to communicate. This book introduces children to the look and behavior of turkeys.
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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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  • Clownfish and Sea Anemones

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Sharing a home, protection, and even leftovers, clownfish and sea anemone are close buddies in the ocean. Clownfish scare away potential predators, but if one gets too close, the sea anemone is ready with a poisonous sting. This colorful book for young readers explores how their unusual animal friendship is unique in the animal kingdom!
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  • Airplanes

    Mary Lindeen

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fast as 2,000 miles per hour. Take a first look at the parts of an airplane, and hold on tight for take off!
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  • Bear Cubs

    Anne Wendorff

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Bear cubs are born in a den while their mother bear is in hibernation. Young students will learn how bear cubs hunt for berries and climb trees to escape danger.
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  • Jackals

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

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

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)
    Puppies are born with a fully developed sense of smell. Get a first look at how these lovable household pets grow up, eat, and play.
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  • Tigers

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Tigers are ferocious cats that hunt large prey and aggressively defend their territory. Unlike other big cats, they lead very independent lives. This title teaches about the lifestyle of the highly feared tiger as it offers beginning readers a face-to-face encounter.
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  • Koalas

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    The koala is a symbol of Australia. This marsupial is known for chewing on leaves from the country's eucalyptus trees and for carrying its young in a pouch. Expect facts about this furry creature's physical features, diet, and habitat to interest children who pick up this book!
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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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  • Sea Stars

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Look for a sea star's mouth in the middle of its body! Arms called rays surround its mouth. This book introduces children to the anatomy of a sea star and explains the unique way a sea star eats. In Oceans Alive, young learners are introduced to the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of animals including sharks, whales, clown fish, and many more creatures of the sea.
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