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Books in Blastoff Readers. Level 2: Awesome Dogs series

  • Argentina

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    The second-largest country in South America, Argentina is known for its fertile plains, the rugged Andes Mountains, and the beautiful land of the Argentine Patagonia. The people of Argentina work on the land and in cities, enjoying music, dancing, and sports in their free time. Learn all about Argentine food, culture, and daily life in this informative title!
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  • Jellyfish

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Wherever the ocean current takes them, jellyfish go. They are considered drifters. Follow jellyfish as they move underwater and discover why they are known for their sting!
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  • Octopuses

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Did you know that octopuses are good escape artists? They can squirt dark ink into the water to surprise predators. Beginning readers will discover how octopuses use their eight arms to move, hide, and search for prey. 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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  • Cows

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Early in the morning, farmers wake up to milk their dairy cows. People need milk to make cheese and ice cream. Young readers will learn how cows live on the farm and give people milk.
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  • Walkingsticks

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Do you think you could spot a walkingstick on a tree branch? Walkingsticks are able to camouflage themselves so completely with their surroundings that some develop leaf-like veins on their bodies. This book introduces how these amazing insects live, hide from predators, and find food.
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  • Giraffes

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Giraffes are the tallest land mammals on Earth! They're tall enough to reach the leaves of trees, which they eat with their 20-inch tongues. In this book, children will learn how a giraffe's height is both an advantage and a disadvantage.
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  • Poodles

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Often thought of as a fancy and pampered breed, the Poodle hunts just as well as many other dog breeds. Young readers will find out where this breed came from and why it is a popular show dog around the world.
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  • Life in a Desert

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Barren land, little rainfall, and deadly temperatures are well-known features of deserts. But did you know that many desert plants have long root systems that grow in search of water? Plants and animals have to adapt in order to survive. Some plants grow waxy leaves to hold in water, and many animals store fat in a hump or tail. In this title, beginning readers will learn all about deserts and how life develops in extreme conditions.
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  • Chimpanzees

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Though they usually walk on all fours, chimpanzees are very similar to humans. They can stand and walk on just two limbs and are known to use tools. Young readers will be fascinated by the intelligent behaviors of chimpanzees.
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  • Scottish Folds

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Not only are the ears of Scottish Folds smaller than ears of other breedsthey fold down flat on the cats heads! Scottish Folds have personalities as soft as their bodies. They bond closely with family members and savor every cuddle. Nestle up with Scottish Folds in this beginner read for students.
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  • Giant Pandas

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.
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  • Aphids

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    These tiny insects are one of the most destructive insects to plant life. Thousands of aphids can live and feed on one plant. Readers will eat this book up, learning what aphids look like, how they use different parts of their bodies, and how ants and aphids help each other live.
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