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Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 4: Children's Storytellers series

  • Screws

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Screws are simple machines used for many different jobs. The concept of a screw is used in snow blowers, drills, and presses. Kids will learn how screws work and how they are used in complex machines.
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  • Light

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    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.
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  • The Sense of Smell

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Your nose can smell thousands of different scents. Your nose works with your brain to accomplish the important act of smelling. Learn how smells make your food taste better, bring back memories, and even keep you from danger.
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  • Cocker Spaniels

    Sara Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Cocker Spaniels were originally bred to perform a task called flushing. They fetch birds or other animals out of dense brush for hunters. Young readers will learn about the two main types of Cocker Spaniels, how they are used for hunting today, and why these energetic dogs make great family pets.
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  • Wedges

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Wedges are simple machines used to split, lift, or hold an object in place. Children will discover how wedges perform jobs for people and how they make everyday life easier.
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  • Levers

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Levers are simple machines that make work easier. There are three different classes of levers. Students will learn what levers are, how the classes of levers differ, and how the construction of levers makes work easier.
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  • The Sense of Hearing

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Did you know that you don't remember all the sounds you hear in a day? Your brain lets you know what sounds are important to pay attention to. Students will discover how their ears allow them to hear loud noises, whispers, music, and many other sounds.
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  • Electricity

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    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.
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  • Golden Retrievers

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Known as one of the friendliest breeds of dog, Golden Retrievers make great house pets. They are popular for their ability to get along with people and are thus often used in roles that assist people. Kids will learn more about these smart, amiable dogs in this introduction to Golden Retrievers.
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  • Lemony Snicket

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)
    The title of Lemony Snicket's most famous collection, A Series of Unfortunate Events, is far from a fitting description of the author's life. Snicket has been fortunate enough to sell more than 60 million copies of his books worldwide! This life story of one zany writer will amuse curious readers.
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  • Color

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Fireworks are made of chemicals that turn colors when they burn. All colors are reflected light. This book introduces young readers to color and explains how animals and people use color.
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  • Nikki Grimes

    Chris Bowman

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Nikki Grimes is a proud Coretta Scott King Award winner. She has always been intentional about focusing her novels and poetry on the experiences of African Americans just like her. Young readers will get to know a writer who cares about their ability to relate as much as their ability to read.
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