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Wasps
Martha E. H. Rustad
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)Did you know that wasps chew plants and wood to make a paste that hardens into paper? They use this paste to make the nests in which they live. Eager readers will learn how wasps help protect plants, use their stingers, and build different kinds of nests.
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Argentina
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)The second-largest country in South America, Argentina is known for its fertile plains, the rugged Andes Mountains, and the beautiful land of the Argentine Patagonia. The people of Argentina work on the land and in cities, enjoying music, dancing, and sports in their free time. Learn all about Argentine food, culture, and daily life in this informative title!
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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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Life in a Desert
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Barren land, little rainfall, and deadly temperatures are well-known features of deserts. But did you know that many desert plants have long root systems that grow in search of water? Plants and animals have to adapt in order to survive. Some plants grow waxy leaves to hold in water, and many animals store fat in a hump or tail. In this title, beginning readers will learn all about deserts and how life develops in extreme conditions.
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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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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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Switzerland
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2011)Famous for the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps, Switzerland is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts all over the world. Swiss alpine culture is also known for a long wooden horn called the alphorn and the tradition of yodeling. Explore the stunning landscapes, unique culture, and bustling cities of this small European country.
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Ethiopia
Ellen Frazel
Hardcover (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2013)Two sections of Earth's crust meet to form the Great Rift Valley in the middle of Ethiopia. Bordering the valley are some of Africa's most expansive highland areas, lending Ethiopia the nickname, "the roof of Africa." Discover the diversity of landscapes, people, and wildlife in this informative title for young readers.
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