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Books in Blastoff Readers. Level 4 series

  • Beagles

    Sara Green

    Hardcover (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Bred in England to be hunting dogs, Beagles have a reputation for tracking game. They are a member of the hound family and possess an incredible sense of smell. Readers will explore the history of Beagles and why they make great workers and pets.
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  • Thomas Jefferson: A Life of Patriotism

    Tonya Leslie

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Look on a nickel and you'll find the face of Thomas Jefferson! This book introduces young readers to Thomas Jefferson, a patriot and president who deeply loved his country.
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  • Bull Snakes

    Ellen Frazel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Known for its fierce attitude, the bull snake is very defensive when threatened. Its main method of defense is to move its tail quickly in leaves and flatten its head so it looks like a rattlesnake. Read more about the bull snake's amazing rattlesnake impression and other methods of intimidation in this exciting book!
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  • Sea Snakes

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Sea snakes are skilled underwater breathers able to spit out stored saltwater with their tongues. Kids will learn what these ocean creatures look like, how they swim and thrive in water, and how they hunt near the ocean floor.
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  • DK Readers L4: Star Wars: Rogue One: Secret Mission: Join the Quest to Destroy the Death Star!

    Jason Fry

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 16, 2016)
    DK Reader L4: Star Wars Rogue One™ combines DK's four-level reading scheme with the exciting box office record-breaking Star Wars™ movies. DK Readers help kids learn to love reading.Perfect for 9–11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines.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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  • Poodles

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Often thought of as a fancy and pampered breed, the Poodle hunts just as well as many other dog breeds. Young readers will find out where this breed came from and why it is a popular show dog around the world.
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  • 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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  • Types of Money

    Mari Schuh

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Money comes in many shapes and sizes beyond the green paper found in a cash register. Young students will learn the basics of cash, coins, checks, and even credit cards. Learn to master money in this title for young readers.
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  • Caring for Your Cat

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Cats are the most popular house pets in the world. Discover why humans love the companionship of these playful, though sometimes moody, creatures. Learn what cats need in their daily lives and how to play with them so that you can take good care of your cat.
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  • First Flight: The Wright Brothers

    Leslie Garrett

    Paperback (DK Children, July 21, 2003)
    In this DK Level 4 Reader, follow the amazing story of brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright as they plan and build a flying machine! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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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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  • 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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