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Books in Blastoff! Readers Level 4: First Science series

  • Turtles

    Emily Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Did you know that some turtles live to be over 100 years old? Some live in the ocean, others on land, and some live both in water and on land! Young readers will discover what turtles eat, where they live, and how their shells and other physical features help them survive in the wild.
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  • Chris Van Allsburg

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Did you know that a canine appears in Jumanji, The Polar Express, and other Chris Van Allsburg books? He's a white bull terrier named Fritz. In this low-level biography, developing readers will find inspiration for using their imaginations to combine the normal and the unexpected.
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  • Volleyball

    Ray McClellan

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    The sport of volleyball requires aggressive intensity. The ball can travel at speeds up to 88 miles per hour! In this book, children will learn the basic rules of volleyball, the necessary equipment, and how to bump, set, spike, and dive their way to victory.
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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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  • Vietnam

    Walter Simmons

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Vietnam is famous for Ha Long Bay, a unique bay that formed over millions of years. Its scenic isles draw tourists from around the world. It is one of several marvels in Vietnam. Readers will explore other geographic features of Vietnam as well as the culture and traditions of the Vietnamese people.
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  • Wrestling

    Ellen Frazel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Wrestling, one of the oldest forms of hand-to-hand combat, is a popular sport today. Wrestlers use their raw strength to throw their opponents off-balance and pin them to the ground! Children will enjoy learning about basic wrestling moves and the origin of this ancient sport.
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  • Scottish Folds

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Not only are the ears of Scottish Folds smaller than ears of other breedsthey fold down flat on the cats heads! Scottish Folds have personalities as soft as their bodies. They bond closely with family members and savor every cuddle. Nestle up with Scottish Folds in this beginner read for students.
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  • Japan

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Over 100 million people live in this small nation of islands. Many live in the countryside, but millions live in crowded cities like Tokyo. Students will learn about the physical features of the landscape and surrounding waters as well as the cultural aspects of the Japanese from old traditions to modern everyday life.
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  • Aphids

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    These tiny insects are one of the most destructive insects to plant life. Thousands of aphids can live and feed on one plant. Readers will eat this book up, learning what aphids look like, how they use different parts of their bodies, and how ants and aphids help each other live.
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  • Droughts

    Anne Wendorff

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    The Midwestern United States was nicknamed 'The Dust Bowl' in the 1930s because years of drought devastated the region. This book teaches why droughts happen, how they affect living things, and the importance of conserving water.
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  • Sharks

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Sharks are known as nature's fiercest ocean predators. Wherever they are, danger is lurking! This book introduces children to the characteristics and hunting methods of sharks.
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  • South Korea

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    A land famous for green tea and the martial art of tae kwon do, South Korea lies on a peninsula in southern Asia. Many small islands fill the waters off its coast, including the volcanic Cheju Island. Learn all about South Korea's landscapes, the everyday life of its people, and the country's history with North Korea.
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