Books in Science Starters: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3 series

With threatening hoods and fangs full of venom, cobras are powerful predators able to paralyze their prey and swallow it whole. Find out how cobras look, where cobras live, and the way they fool predators.

A firefly is an insect that can make light by mixing chemicals inside its body! This book introduces children to light sources, light rays, and the scientific concept of reflection.

An electric eel is an ocean fish that makes and uses electricity to shock prey! Children will learn what electricity is and all about batteries, static, and electric currents.

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.

Much of our understanding of ancient plants and animals comes from the fossil record. Big or small, fossils offer images of life on Earth from billions of years ago! Young paleontologists will solidify their interests by learning how to study fossils in this fascinating title.

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.

Chinchillas, pikas, and goats can all be found on mountains, climbing and scurrying around large boulders and steep slopes. Mountains not only provide homes for many living things, but they also affect weather patterns. Beginning readers will love navigating the pages of this book on the mountain biome!

Gases, liquids, and solids are all matter. Everything that has mass and takes up space is matter. This book instructs eager learners about the different forms of matter and explains how matter can change forms.

Did you know that rat snakes can see better at night than most other snakes? Their vision helps them catch insects, rodents, and other prey. Explore the many habitats of rat snakes, what rat snakes eat, and how rat snakes fight off predators in this informative title.

"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.

Minerals are everywhere and are essential to living organisms. There are thousands of recognized minerals in existence! Discover the properties of quartz, sulfur, and other minerals and learn about their importance in this title for young scientists.

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.