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Armadillos
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)A shell of bony plates covers an armadillo's body. This dense body armor protects the animal, but it also makes swimming difficult. To avoid sinking in water, an armadillo must inflate its stomach with air! In this book, children will learn about the diet, habitat, and unique look of the armadillo.
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Octopuses
Ann Herriges
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Did you know that octopuses are good escape artists? They can squirt dark ink into the water to surprise predators. Beginning readers will discover how octopuses use their eight arms to move, hide, and search for prey. 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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Egypt
Walter Simmons
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)Egypt is one of the oldest countries in the world. People love to visit the ancient pyramids outside of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Thousands of years ago, pharaohs ruled Egypt, and people mummified many pharaohs after they died. Students will read all about mummy museums, school and work life in Egypt, and how Egyptians use the Nile River in their daily lives.
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Walkingsticks
Emily K. Green
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Do you think you could spot a walkingstick on a tree branch? Walkingsticks are able to camouflage themselves so completely with their surroundings that some develop leaf-like veins on their bodies. This book introduces how these amazing insects live, hide from predators, and find food.
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Cuba
Walter Simmons
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)Cuba is a group of several islands. Long ago, one of the islands was called Treasure Island because it was a home base for many Caribbean pirates. Young readers will learn about life in modern Cuba - the school system, the delicious food, and the vibrancy of Cuban culture.
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The Dominican Republic
Walter Simmons
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)The Dominican Republic was the first place Christopher Columbus landed when he sailed to the Americas from Europe in 1492. Today, the people of this Caribbean nation are known for their love of music, dance, and baseball. In this title, readers will learn about the geography and culture of the Dominican Republic.
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Badgers
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Badgers become fierce fighters when in danger. They can protect themselves from falling prey to large, strong animals such as wolves and bears! This book introduces beginning readers to badgers, highlighting the powerful jaws and strong claws of these animals.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Life of Fairness
Tonya Leslie
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed about a day when people would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. This book introduces young readers to a man who fully believed in fairness.
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Chile
Lisa Owings
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Chile is a long, narrow country that stretches along the Pacific Ocean on the west coast of South America. It has many different landscapes, including the Atacama, the driest desert in the world! Young readers will explore Chile's landscapes, discovering the famous Easter Island statues, the diverse wildlife, and the people that call the country home.
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