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Books in Animals on the Farm: Blastoff! Readers, Level 1 series

  • Pigs

    Emily K. Green

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Pigs often rest in mud puddles on the farm. Mud baths help them to stay cool. This book teaches children how pigs look, what pigs eat, and how pigs survive hot days.
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  • Bark Scorpions

    Patrick Perish

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Bark scorpions are the only scorpions in the Sonoran Desert that can climb! These critters use their ability to hide in cool, dark places while they wait to ambush their prey! Find out more about how bark scorpions survive the scorching Sonoran in this informative title!
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  • Salmon Migration

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    During their travels from oceans to rivers, salmon undergo many changes! Their gills change so they can breath in changing waters, and their scales transform from a shining silver to a darker hue so others know they are ready to spawn. Readers will be swimming in information and special features in this adventurous book on salmon migration. 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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  • Cows

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Early in the morning, farmers wake up to milk their dairy cows. People need milk to make cheese and ice cream. Young readers will learn how cows live on the farm and give people milk.
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  • Giraffes

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Giraffes are the tallest land mammals on Earth! They're tall enough to reach the leaves of trees, which they eat with their 20-inch tongues. In this book, children will learn how a giraffe's height is both an advantage and a disadvantage.
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  • Reindeer

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Reindeer are migrating masters whose hooves change to tackle the different seasons of their Arctic home! In winter, hard, fur-covered hooves protect their feet from the snow and cold. As the ground thaws, their hooves become soft to make walking much easier. Travel across the northernmost biome and learn about the many adaptations of reindeer in this low-level title.
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  • Chimpanzees

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Though they usually walk on all fours, chimpanzees are very similar to humans. They can stand and walk on just two limbs and are known to use tools. Young readers will be fascinated by the intelligent behaviors of chimpanzees.
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  • Giant Pandas

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.
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  • Jaguars

    Margo Gates

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces jaguars to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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  • Bucket Trucks

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 15, 2009)
    When you lose electricity during a storm, a bucket truck may come to the rescue. Bucket trucks help people reach things high up like power lines, trees, or traffic lights. Discover a bucket truck's different uses and how this machine works.
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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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  • Monarch Butterfly Migration

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    For monarch butterflies, the crisp air of fall signals a time for change. Along with the changing colors of the trees, the skies are filled with these bright orange insects as they make their way to warmer weather. Monarchs delicate wings help them glide with the southern wind during their migration to Mexico. This book contains vibrant photos and marked maps allow readers to become immersed in the lives of monarch butterflies. 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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