Browse all books

Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 3: Natural Disasters series

  • Rattlesnakes

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Constantly growing, rattlesnakes are often shedding their skin and gaining new rattles on their tail. Discover what these noisy creatures look like, the places they dwell, and how they strike unsuspecting prey.
    I
  • Striped Skunks

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Small, fuzzy, and slow, striped skunks make a big stink in the animal world. One single smelly spray can repel even the scariest predator from attacking! These black-and-white mammals are resilient enough to survive snakebites and bold enough to ransack a beehive. Beginning readers will love nosing their way through this book about North American striped skunks!
    L
  • Earth

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to support life. Children will explore our home's water, atmosphere, and the diverse land features that make Earth a beautiful place to live!
    M
  • Saturn

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Saturn has the largest and most complex ring system of any planet in the solar system. Young learners will read about Saturn's discovery, its physical traits, and how the sixth planet in the solar system has been explored.
    M
  • South America

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Adventurous travelers will have a blast visiting South America. Crocodiles swim along the Amazon River, and baby sea turtles waddle toward sea for their first swim near the Galapagos Islands! Pineapples, mangoes, rich coffee beans, and unique spices are just a few of the delectable treats students can learn about in this colorful title on South America.
    M
  • Sidewinders

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Sidewinders leave J-shaped tracks when they slither through the deserts of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. Students will learn why sidewinders leave such tracks, what sidewinders eat, and how these poisonous snakes stay safe in the wide-open desert.
    O
  • The Life Cycle of a Dog

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Dogs begin their life cycle as puppies in a litter. A newborn puppy sleeps for 20 hours a day as it grows! Children will watch a puppy move from a large litter to a loving home as it grows up.
    L
  • Sea Lions

    Heather Adamson

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Curious how sea lions got their name? Well, male sea lions are responsible. Most have a lion-like mane, and they roar loudly to protect females. Young readers will learn all about the wild relatives of the trick-performing sea lions they enjoy watching at the zoo.
    L
  • Australia

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    A country and a continent, Australia is home to bizarre wildlife such as platypuses, emus, and wombats. Australia also boasts the Great Barrier Reef that stretches more than 1,400 miles across its northeastern coast! Hop down under in this low-level title to learn more about a truly unique continent.
    L
  • Reptiles

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)
    "Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to reptiles. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
    H
  • Cottonmouths

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Cottonmouths are named after the white color inside of their mouths. They open their mouths wide to threaten predators that get too close! Readers will discover where cottonmouths live, what they eat, and why they can be very dangerous!
    L
  • Jupiter

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is known for its giant spinning storm called the Great Red Spot. Young students will learn all about Jupiter's discovery, storms, moons, and how this giant planet has been explored.
    M