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Zebras
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Black and white stripes set zebras apart from other African animals. They even set zebras apart from each other. No two zebras have the same pattern of stripes! In this book, young readers will learn how these hoofed animals survive beneath the hot African sun.
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Life in a Grassland
Laura Hamilton Waxman
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Grasslands vary around the globe and are home to many life forms, including big cats and grazing animals. These sprawling fields are found on every single continent except Antarctica. Tropical savannahs and rolling prairies are just two different types of grasslands. Curious young learners are sure to discover that grasslands are a fascinating biome in this engaging title!
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Warthogs and Banded Mongooses
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)Ouch! Pesky insects bite up warthogs under the hot sun. Luckily, banded mongooses are here to help. They ride atop warthogs backs, picking insects out of their skin. The warthogs are happy to provide meals for the mongooses. The symbiotic bond between these species helps them both survive. This title for young readers explores the lives of these animal friends, including their habitat, individual behaviors, and relationship with one another!
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Baboons
Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)Nothing says "bonding" like picking bloodsucking pests from your neighbor's fur. Baboons of the same troop develop strong relationships this way, often beginning and ending each day with a grooming session that can last hours. Learn what baboons are up to the rest of the day in this introductory title.
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Life on a Mountain
Laura Hamilton Waxman
Library Binding (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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Life in a Tundra
Kari Schuetz
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Offering a stark contrast to hot, sandy deserts and tropical rain forests, the tundra is buried in snow and ice most of the year. However, life finds a way to flourish. During the short summer, flowers bloom and animals roam the land even though temperatures rarely reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit! This title will teach young readers how plants and animals survive in severe cold.
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Rat Snakes
Colleen Sexton
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)Did you know that rat snakes can see better at night than most other snakes? Their vision helps them catch insects, rodents, and other prey. Explore the many habitats of rat snakes, what rat snakes eat, and how rat snakes fight off predators in this informative title.
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Monster Cars
Nick Gordon
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces extreme cars to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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Goby Fish and Snapping Shrimp
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)Goby fish and snapping shrimp are unusual roommates! Goby fish keep an eye out for danger as snapping shrimp build homes to share. Their friendship helps each creature survive the dangers of ocean living. Readers of this low-level title will love the unique friendship shared by these two creatures who could not be more different!
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Puffer Fish
Colleen Sexton
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)Did you know that a puffer fish inflates into a ball when it senses danger? It uses size to intimidate predators. This book introduces children to the appearance, eating habits, and predator escape tactics of puffer fish.
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Sea Stars
Ann Herriges
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Look for a sea star's mouth in the middle of its body! Arms called rays surround its mouth. This book introduces children to the anatomy of a sea star and explains the unique way a sea star eats. In Oceans Alive, young learners are introduced to the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of animals including sharks, whales, clown fish, and many more creatures of the sea.
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