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Books in Blastoff! Readers, Level 3: Ocean Life Up Close series

  • Amphibians

    Kari Schuetz

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

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Sea turtles have strong flippers to propel them through water. These shelled animals may migrate thousands of miles to lay eggs. Although they are not agile on shore, some can swim faster than 20 miles (32 kilometers) per hour! Many sea turtles live to be well over 30 years old. Beginning readers will learn a boat load of exciting information in this fun title on sea turtles.
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  • Sea Dragons

    Heather Adamson

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    A leafy or a weedy. Every sea dragon is one or the other. Leafies have the advantage when it comes to being underwater masters of disguise. They look just like pieces of swaying seaweed! In this book, young readers can compare and contrast leafy and weedy sea dragons.
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  • Snow

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Snowflakes look white but are actually clear! They are pieces of falling ice. Discover how snow forms and falls and how every snowflake is intricate and unique.
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  • Caves

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    There are many different kinds of caves found all around the world. Many are millions of years old! Students will explore the many different kinds of caves, their unique features, and the difference between stalactites and stalagmites.
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  • Wasps

    Patrick Perish

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    A wasp might sting you, but you cant say you werent warned! Wasps have bright colors to caution that they do have a dangerous side. This insect introduction makes it safe for beginning readers to get up close to wasps and enter their world.
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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.
    K
  • Anacondas

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Weighing in at more than 400 pounds, anacondas are the world's heaviest snakes! This book explores how these massive creatures look, where they live, and the way they stalk prey.
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  • Life in a Tropical Rain Forest

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Scientists believe more than half of Earths plants and animals reside in tropical rain forests. Many species have yet to be discovered! These wet, humid forests are found near the equator, where its warm year-round. Discover the importance of tropical rain forests in this fun title for exploring minds.
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  • Forests

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    There are many different kinds of forests that have many different kinds of trees. Discover what trees are found in each kind of forest and how dead trees help young trees grow.
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  • Life Cycle of a Dog, The

    Colleen Sexton, Full-color photography

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    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.
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  • Birds

    Kari Schuetz

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