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Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 1: Monster Machines series

  • Gophers

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Gophers are known for their puffy faces. They often stuff food into their cheek pouches and carry it back to their burrows. Young children will enjoy learning how gophers gather food and dig vast underground tunnels.
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  • Sheep

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Wool keeps sheep warm on cool days. On winter days, wool sweaters keep people warm. Beginning readers will learn how a flock of wooly sheep lives.
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  • Trucks

    Mary Lindeen

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Did you know that some big trucks have 18 wheels? All different kinds of trucks travel the roads daily. Young readers will learn about pickup trucks, big rigs, and monster trucks in this simple introduction.
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  • Cats

    Hollie Endres

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Cats make excellent farm hands. They are successful hunters always on the lookout for mice. Beginning readers will learn about the features and behaviors of farm cats.
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  • Geese

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    A flying V never fails to draw attention, but the geese on display aren t forming letters for our benefit. Indeed, the shape gets a flock from point A to point B in the most energy-efficient way. In this book, beginning readers will learn about the many habits of geese.
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  • Praying Mantises

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Blending in with their surroundings, praying mantises easily grab prey with their spiny front legs. These insects enjoy munching on grasshoppers, spiders, and even small birds and lizards! With a triangular head that can turn 180 degrees and long legs that look like theyre praying, these insects are sure to attract curious kids.
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  • Ducks

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Ducks lead semi-aquatic lives. They spend a lot of time in water, paddling with their webbed feet or dipping their heads below for food. Presenting basic information about ducks, this title is sure to make a splash with young readers!
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  • Police Cars

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)
    Why do police cars patrol the streets? Police cars help police officers fight crime and stop people from driving dangerously. Get a look into these cars and the equipment police use inside them.
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  • Cranes

    M. T. Martin

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Rising high into the sky, cranes are the tallest machines on a construction site. They lift and move equipment from one part of the site to another. This book explains how these tall machines help build bridges, skyscrapers, and other structures.
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  • Goats

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    The hairiest animal on the farm might be the goat. Goats have long beards that hang below their chins! This book introduces children to how goats look and how they live on the farm. This series helps young readers discover common farm animals, learning about their physical traits, behaviors, and lives on the farm.
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  • Wheels and Axles

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Did you know the first wheel and axle was not used for transportation, but rather for making pottery? In this title, students will learn about the functions and long history of these simple machines. They can also test out new knowledge with easy experiments. From bicycles to doorknobs, young readers will learn how wheels and axles keep our world spinning! Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • Pulleys

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Pulleys help us lift and lower things with ease! This title uses simple text and diagrams to explain the functions of these simple machines, and an experiment lets readers try out their own pulleys! Beginning readers will be pulled into this title that explores the historical and modern uses of these helpful machines. Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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