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Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 3: The Five Senses series

  • 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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  • 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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  • The Life Cycle of a Cat

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    A kitten is completely dependent on its mother during the first eight weeks of its life. Its mother provides food, warmth, and protection. Children will follow a kitten's growth into an adult cat in this book.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Turtle

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    A turtle sensing danger will pull its head, legs, and tail inside of its shell. This book teaches children about the life cycle of a turtle. Young readers will learn how turtles hatch from eggs, avoid predators, and live a very long time!
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  • Astronauts

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    People must go through difficult training to become astronauts. Kids will learn how astronauts prepare for life in space, complete their missions, and survive above the atmosphere.
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  • Summer

    Ann Herriges

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Long, hot days, thunderstorms, and outdoor activities signal the beginning of summer. Animals are more active and vegetables are ready to pick. Eager students will find out how summer changes people, plants, and animals.
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  • Spring

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Spring brings new life and warmth to the world. Longer days and blooming flowers lead us into warmer days. Young readers will discover how animals, plants, and people change when spring is upon us!
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  • Sinkholes

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2020)
    What may look like a leaning mailbox or a poorly fitted window sill may actually be a warning of danger below! In this engaging title, young readers will learn all they need to know about these surprise disasters. Special features such as a map, a profile, a severity chart, and a formation graphic offer even more information about these surprise disasters!
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  • Rattlesnakes

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Constantly growing, rattlesnakes are often shedding their skin and gaining new rattles on their tail. Discover what these noisy creatures look like, the places they dwell, and how they strike unsuspecting prey.
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  • Striped Skunks

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Small, fuzzy, and slow, striped skunks make a big stink in the animal world. One single smelly spray can repel even the scariest predator from attacking! These black-and-white mammals are resilient enough to survive snakebites and bold enough to ransack a beehive. Beginning readers will love nosing their way through this book about North American striped skunks!
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