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Books in Blastoff Readers. Level 4 series

  • 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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  • Zebras

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Black and white stripes set zebras apart from other African animals. They even set zebras apart from each other. No two zebras have the same pattern of stripes! In this book, young readers will learn how these hoofed animals survive beneath the hot African sun.
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  • Ramps

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Ramps are simple machines used for work and play. Workers use them for easy loading and unloading. Skateboarders use them to do tricks. Readers will learn how ramps make work easier and how they are used in everyday life.
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  • Life in a Forest

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    For millions of years, forests have hosted complex life forms. Trees reach toward the sun as creatures of all shapes and sizes interact with their environment. Birds nestle on sturdy branches while non-flyers search for food and rest in the underbrush. This title will show young readers the importance of forests and how life thrives in these wooded areas!
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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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  • Tsunamis

    Anne Wendorff

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, and mudslides can cause tsunami waves that reach land and wreak havoc. Children will learn how tsunamis develop, how they are detected, and their devastating impact on communities.
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  • Rosa Parks: A Life of Courage

    Tonya Leslie

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Rosa Parks lived her life courageously. She refused to change bus seats because she was African-American. Children will discover the bravery of Rosa Parks during a time of racial segregation.
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  • DK Readers: Pirates: Raiders of the High Seas

    Christopher Maynard, Harriet Griffey

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 7, 1998)
    In this Level 4 DK Reader, meet dastardly pirates who lived across the sea, from Captain Blackbeard to Henry Morgan. Learn about the dangerous lives of these swashbuckling villains and find out who got away with murder—and who had to walk the plank. 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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  • Respiratory System, The

    Kay Manolis

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    How do we breathe and why do we need oxygen? Your lungs work hard to keep oxygen flowing through your blood. This book explains how the respiratory system functions to take in the air we need to live.
    K
  • DK Readers: Extreme Machines

    Christopher Maynard

    Paperback (DK Children, March 1, 2000)
    They were built to conquer land, sea, and air: read about the biggest, fastest, most incredible machines in the world in the Level 4 DK Reader Extreme Machines!.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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  • Baseball

    Ray McClellan

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    People of all ages love to play and watch the game of baseball. It has been a part of American history for around 150 years. Young readers learn the history of baseball, learn how the game is played, and read about how baseball has become a global sport.
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  • Baboons

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Nothing says "bonding" like picking bloodsucking pests from your neighbor's fur. Baboons of the same troop develop strong relationships this way, often beginning and ending each day with a grooming session that can last hours. Learn what baboons are up to the rest of the day in this introductory title.
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