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Books in Animals in My Yard series

  • Gophers

    Aaron Carr

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Gophers rely on their sense of touch to find their way in dark tunnels. They use their whiskers to feel what is in front of them and their tails to feel what is behind them. These interesting facts and more can be found in Gophers, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Bobcats

    Aaron Carr

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2015)
    Bobcats can be found all the way from Canada to Mexico. They make several dens within their home range. The main den is usually in a cave. These interesting facts and more can be found in Bobcats, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Fantastic Farm Animals

    Ada Kinney

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)
    There are lots of awesome animals on a farm. There are sheep, chickens, cows, and pigs. This accessible nonfiction book introduces young readers to these and other farm animals. Students will learn about what these animals look like, what they eat, and where they live. Each page features fun, full-color photographs and age-appropriate text. Beginning readers and younger listeners will love learning about the fantastic animals that can be found on a farm.
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  • Animals of the Jungle

    Shelby Moran

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The jungle is full of all sorts of wild animals, including tapirs, crocodiles, gorillas, and sloths. This nonfiction book, which accompanies the fiction title Rowdy Romp in the Jungle, introduces readers to these and other interesting jungle creatures. What do they eat? When do they sleep? The accessible text answers these questions and more. Each page features beautiful full-color photographs so students can see what these jungle creatures look like in the wild. Beginning readers and younger listeners will love learning about the amazing animals that live in the jungle.
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  • Squirrels

    Jordan McGill

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2011)
    Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of squirrels.
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  • Animals in Hiding

    Michael Salaka

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The jungle is a wild place that's perfect for animals to hide in. This accessible nonfiction book and it's fiction pair Hide and Seek in the Jungle explore how jungle animals use camouflage to blend in with their surroundings. This important early elementary science topic is explained using age-appropriate text, which is enhanced by full-color photographs on each page. Readers will enjoy learning why crocodiles hide underwater and why tigers have stripes. Creatures that don't use camouflage, such as brightly colored poison dart frogs, are also discussed.
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  • Awesome Animal Tails

    Edison Booth

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The jungle is full of all sorts of wild animals, including tapirs, crocodiles, gorillas, and sloths. This nonfiction book, which accompanies the fiction title Rowdy Romp in the Jungle, introduces readers to these and other interesting jungle creatures. What do they eat? When do they sleep? The accessible text answers these questions and more. Each page features beautiful full-color photographs so students can see what these jungle creatures look like in the wild. Beginning readers and younger listeners will love learning about the amazing animals that live in the jungle.
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  • Coyotes

    Jordan McGill

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Dec. 1, 2011)
    A coyote is about the size of a German shepherd dog. Members of the dog family communicate and say how they feel by barking. These interesting facts about this animal can be discovered in the Animals in My Backyard- Coyotes book. Coyotes is part of the Let's Read collection of media enhanced books designed for children ages 5 to 7. These books were created to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. Educator and reading expert Dr. Edward Fry created a list of 1,000 instant sight words.These 1,000 sight words must be learned by students in elementary grades. By the Third Grade,students are expected to instantly recognize the first 300 of these words. The Let's Read books combine these 300 sight words with vivid color photography and non-fiction content within a Kindergarten to Second Grade curriculum framework. Coyotes is an AV2 media enhanced book which gives readers access to embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as matching word activities, slide shows, and quizzes.
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  • Foxes

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Foxes can make up to 28 different sounds. In addition to vocal sounds, foxes communicate with their tails and facial expressions. These interesting facts and more can be found in Foxes, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Deer

    Jordan McGill

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2011)
    Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behaviors, and senses of deer.
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  • Bobcats

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2015)
    Introduces bobcats, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat.
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  • Skunks

    Jordan McGill

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2011)
    Skunks use smell to defend themselves. Skunks use their long, sharp claws for digging in the dirt and searching for food. These interesting facts about this animal can be discovered in the Animals in My Backyard Skunks book. Skunks is part of the Let's Read collection of media enhanced books designed for children ages 5 to 7. These books were created to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. Educator and reading expert Dr. Edward Fry created a list of 1,000 instant sight words.These 1,000 sight words must be learned by students in elementary grades. By the Third Grade,students are expected to instantly recognize the first 300 of these words. The Let's Read books combine these 300 sight words with vivid color photography and non-fiction content within a Kindergarten to Second Grade curriculum framework. Skunks is an AV2 media enhanced book that gives readers access to embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as matching word activities, slide shows, and quizzes.
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