Books published by publisher Blastoff Reader

The islands of Hawaii differ greatly from the other 49 states. Formed by volcanic activity in the North Pacific, they burst with rain forests, waterfalls, and beaches. In this colorful title, students will discover the natural beauty and unique traditions of a state far removed from the mainland.

Indiana proudly calls itself the "Crossroads of America" and "Main Street of the Midwest." Both historically and in modern times, the state's central location has served the travel of people and goods by road, rail, and water. Move through Indiana's history, wildlife, landmarks, and more in this introductory title.

The shih tzu might be the Rapunzel of the dog world. The little dog is sometimes more hair than body, especially at a dog show! If the flowing locks alone don't impress young readers, the shih tzu's royal roots and fairytale-like comeback from near disappearance will.

A spider's silk is liquid inside its body. When it hits air, it solidifies into elastic strands that spiders use to build webs, trap prey, bungee from great heights, and more. This fascinating title for beginning readers will inspire respect for these silk-spinning arachnids.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of New York"--Provided by publisher.

Digging deep in the dirt. This is what a backhoe is built to do, with its long arm and bucket scoop. No muscular man or woman with a shovel in hand can match the machine's strength. Young readers will dig this title that breaks down how backhoes work.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces crocodiles to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Iceland is known as "the land of fire and ice." This is because the island has around 200 volcanoes and about a tenth of its area is covered with glaciers. The colors of the national flag represent these defining land features. Explore the pages of this book to learn about the Icelandic people, culture, and landscape.

Trash cans and dumpsters are the weights garbage trucks lift with their robotic arms. Once lifted, the bins lose their weight, being flipped upside down and emptied into the trucks' hoppers. In this low-level title, children will pick up a basic knowledge of garbage trucks.

Malaysia is an Asian country divided into two regions--East Malaysia and West Malaysia--separated by the South China Sea. Malaysian families and communities often come together to fly kites. The country even hosts kite-flying festivals! This title for young readers reveals Malaysia's recreational activities, cuisine, and more.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces extreme trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to bobcats. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--