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Books in Animal Tag Teams: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3 series

  • Life in a Coral Reef

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Coral reefs are home to thousands of living species, including some of the most vibrant plants and animals on the planet. Many reef inhabitants help each other survive. Sea anemones, for example, provide shelter for clownfish. In return, the striped fish bring tasty treats to the anemones and help lure prey into their tentacles! Dive into this colorful, educational book for young learners.
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  • Aardvarks

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Aardvarks specialize in pest control. The hard shell of a termite home is no match against the spade-like claws of the aardvark. Once their walls have been breached, the termites have little hope of dodging the aardvark's sticky foot-long tongue. Learn how these exterminators do their job in this fun title for new readers.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Chicken

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Roosters attract hens by strutting around and showing off their brilliant feathers. This book introduces children to the cycle of a chicken's life, explaining how a chick hatches from an egg and develops into an adult.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Bee

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Bees begin their life cycle as eggs in honeycomb cells. Every day, a queen bee can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. Young readers will study a bee's growth from egg to grub to pupa to adult.
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  • Volcanoes

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Volcanoes are many different shapes and sizes. They can be dormant or active. Students will learn about the different kinds of volcanoes and discover what makes a volcano erupt.
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  • North America

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    As the only continent with every climate present, North America hosts an amazing variety of plants and animals. North America holds some of the worlds largest freshwater lakes, where gigantic boats travel and enormous fish swim. Unique for its varied landscape and cross-country highways, North America leaves a great deal for young readers to explore!
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  • Leatherback Sea Turtle Migration

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    As fall days grow darker and the sun doesnt shine as bright, leatherback sea turtles sense the change in seasons and head out to sea. They make their way to their home beaches to nest. About 100 eggs fill each hole! Readers can follow the leatherbacks as they cruise along ocean currents in this engaging title. Infographics give quick stats on the animal and their journeys. Migration maps show the travel path and main stopping points. Warning signs use iconography to call out travel dangers and obstacles. Speedometer graphics highlight top speed.
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  • Boa Constrictors

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Boa constrictors slither around smelling for prey with their forked tongues. Eager students will learn what these fierce hunters look like, where they can be found, and how they use their coils to kill.
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  • Space Shuttles

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Space shuttles bring astronauts into and out of space. Children will learn about the history of space shuttles, the advanced technology aboard, and how these vehicles perform their missions.
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  • Peacocks

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    The male peacock's brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are concerned, the flashier the better! Young readers will be fascinated by the showy way of the male peacock.
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  • Red Squirrels

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Playful, talkative, and busy, red squirrels are surprisingly tough! Territorial of their nests and hard-earned food stashes, these squirrels work diligently to survive harsh weather and avoid dangerous predators. Young readers will love learning what's behind the chirps, screeches, and sudden scurryings of these small critters.
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  • Tundra

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    A tundra is an area of land with low temperatures and short growing seasons. Although there are very few trees, tundras boast a wide variety of animal life in addition to lakes, bogs, and marshes. Readers will find out more in this basic introduction to one of the coldest habitats on the planet.
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