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South Korea
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)A land famous for green tea and the martial art of tae kwon do, South Korea lies on a peninsula in southern Asia. Many small islands fill the waters off its coast, including the volcanic Cheju Island. Learn all about South Korea's landscapes, the everyday life of its people, and the country's history with North Korea.
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Indonesia
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)As a country of 17,000 islands, Indonesia is truly unique. It's fitting that many rare animals make their homes in Indonesia. The venomous Komodo dragon, one of the deadliest animals in the world, is one such animal. Encounter it in this title as you learn about life on the Indonesian islands.
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Raccoons
Chris Bowman
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)Bandit-masked raccoons are versatile in every sense of the word. They inhabit many different terrains and consume just about anything in sight. With sharp claws and agility to back them up, these sneaky mammals thrive wherever they are. Scavenge through the night with some raccoons in this fun title for young readers.
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Hippopotamuses
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Hippopotamuses spend much of their time in the water. It is the only way they can keep their huge bodies cool because they do not sweat! In this book, children will be surprised as they discover many cool facts about how hippopotamuses eat, move, and more.
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Life on a Mountain
Laura Hamilton Waxman
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)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!
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El Salvador
Walter Simmons
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated Central American country. Because of its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, it must endure volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Hurricanes also sweep in from the Caribbean. However, El Salvadorians don t let these events quiet their vibrant culture. This book introduces El Salvador s landscape, cuisine, wildlife, heritage, and much more!
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Komodo Dragons
Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2014)These real-life dragons can't breathe fire, but they are still impressive. Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth and take down deer and water buffalo! Learn more about these incredible reptiles in this elementary title for young readers.
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Life in a Wetland
Laura Hamilton Waxman
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Bogs, swamps, and marshes are all different types of wetlands. Many plants and animals rely on this biome for reproduction, safety, or simply a drink of water. Some need to adapt to this environment, like the mangrove trees that get oxygen by growing roots above the surface. Take a closer look at wetland critters and vegetation in this engaging title for developing readers!
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The Life Cycle of a Cow
Colleen Sexton
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)Weighing around 1,300 pounds, an adult dairy cow produces about 90 glasses of milk every day! Young readers will learn the different stages of a cow's life cycle, watching as calves grow into heifers and then adult cows.
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