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  • Ants

    Emily K. Green

    Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Ants live on every landmass on Earth except Antarctica and certain small islands. Living together in colonies, each ant plays a part in keeping the colony running smoothly. Learn how these busy insects build their homes, find their food, and work together!
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  • Weasels

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but it is all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and they will stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their size. Kids will learn how these unexpected predators manage to survive and thrive.
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  • Turkeys

    Hollie Endres

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Turkeys are social creatures. They stay together on the farm and gobble to communicate. This book introduces children to the look and behavior of turkeys.
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  • Clownfish

    Kari Schuetz

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Clownfish have mastered the art of friendship. These striped fish form a special bond with sea anemones. They help each other survive. Clownfish enjoy the sea anemone's protection and leftover food. In return, they will chase away animals or eat pests that harm sea anemones. In this fascinating title, young readers will learn all about clownfish, from their coloring to their home range and more.
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  • Airplanes

    Mary Lindeen

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fast as 2,000 miles per hour. Take a first look at the parts of an airplane, and hold on tight for take off!
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  • Puppies

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)
    Puppies are born with a fully developed sense of smell. Get a first look at how these lovable household pets grow up, eat, and play.
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  • Tigers

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Tigers are ferocious cats that hunt large prey and aggressively defend their territory. Unlike other big cats, they lead very independent lives. This title teaches about the lifestyle of the highly feared tiger as it offers beginning readers a face-to-face encounter.
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  • Sea Stars

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Did you know that sea stars pump water instead of blood through their systems? Although commonly called starfish, these life forms are not fish! Instead, they are part of a group containing other animals like sea urchins and sand dollars. Sea stars are hardy animals that can grow new limbs and open clam shells. In this interesting title, students will enjoy learning more about these shining ocean stars!
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  • Koalas

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    The koala is a symbol of Australia. This marsupial is known for chewing on leaves from the country's eucalyptus trees and for carrying its young in a pouch. Expect facts about this furry creature's physical features, diet, and habitat to interest children who pick up this book!
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  • Foxes

    Emily Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    From the Arctic to deserts, foxes are found in almost every kind of habitat. This book introduces children to foxes, explaining what they eat, their physical characteristics, and where they live.
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  • Trains

    Mary Lindeen

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    All aboard! There are all different kinds of trains that accomplish various tasks. Speed along with a bullet train, go underground with a subway train, or hop aboard a freight train as it transports goods.
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  • Bats

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    When nighttime comes, bats fly out of trees, caves, and barns to begin their hunt. Some make high-pitched calls, and then they wait and listen. Echoes will lead them to their prey! Learn how bats sleep upside down, use sound to find prey, and more.
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