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Books in Blastoff Readers. Level 2 series

  • Sea Urchins

    Martha E. H. Rustad

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Sea urchins are prickly creatures. Sharp spines completely cover their bodies. Young readers will learn the parts of a sea urchin and how sea urchins move, eat, and stay safe.
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  • Angelfish

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 15, 2009)
    Angelfish are colorful ocean creatures known for their vibrant beauty. This book introduces young readers to the attractive appearance of angelfish and explains where angelfish live and what they eat.
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  • Cicadas

    Colleen A. Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Cicadas are one of few insects that are easily recognizable simply by the sound they make. The male's song can be heard in summer, when female cicadas are ready to lay eggs. Listen up and discover how cicadas grow and shed their skin, find food, and get ready to sing their song!
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  • DK Readers L2: Life in the Stone Age

    Deborah Lock

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 9, 2018)
    Explore mammoths, cave paintings, shamans, shelters, and more in this book about the Stone Age.Discover what life was like—where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, this is essential reading on the Stone Age.Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.
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  • Sea Anemones

    Martha E. H. Rustad

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Sea anemones have poisonous tentacles that they use to sting some kinds of fish. Explore what sea anemones are, where they live, and how they protect clown fish!
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  • Siberian Huskies

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Roamers, runners, and mischief-makers are all words to describe Siberian huskies. With an aptitude for speed and endurance, this breed loves to pull sleds and work in search and rescue missions. Natural pack instincts also make Siberians perfect pets for big families with children! Uncover the spirit of Siberian huskies in this title for inquisitive young readers.
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  • DK Readers: Survivors -- The Night the Titanic Sank

    Caryn Jenner

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 17, 2001)
    Will Tate and his family set sail for America. But they are on board the Titanic, the "unsinkable" ship, which is heading for disaster! Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. These books contain between 700 and 850 words, and they are approximately 70 percent pictures and 30 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
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  • Guatemala

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Guatemala, a hotspot of unique wildlife, boasts 100 rivers, over 250 wetland areas, and many famous volcanoes. Read about this beautiful Central American country and experience the daily life of the Guatemalan people, from work and school to fun and play.
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  • Swordfish

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 15, 2009)
    Did you know that swordfish can move at 50 miles per hour? Their sleek bodies and swords help them cut through water. This book explores the swordfish as an ocean animal and hunter.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Penguin

    Colleen Sexton, Full-color photography

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)
    Penguins must complete their life cycle in very cold temperatures. To protect their eggs from the cold, penguins use brood patches. Students will watch a penguin chick hatch from an egg and grow into an adult.
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  • Corals

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Though corals look like plants and sunlight helps them grow, corals are actually animals! Find out where corals live, what they look like, and how they eat and make coral reefs.
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  • Jellyfish

    Ann Herriges

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Wherever the ocean current takes them, jellyfish go. They are considered drifters. Follow jellyfish as they move underwater and discover why they are known for their sting!
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