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Books in Blastoff%20Readers,%20Level%201:%20Backyard%20Wildlife series

  • Spiders

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    A spider's silk is liquid inside its body. When it hits air, it solidifies into elastic strands that spiders use to build webs, trap prey, bungee from great heights, and more. This fascinating title for beginning readers will inspire respect for these silk-spinning arachnids.
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  • Moose

    Kristin Schuetz

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2014)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces moose to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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  • Prairie Dogs

    Kristin Schuetz

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Prairie dogs are known for the extensive burrow systems in which they live. Called "towns," prairie dog communities can cover thousands of square miles! Young readers will be surprised how house-like these tunnels are when they dig into this interesting title.
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  • Centipedes

    Margo Gates

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    For centipedes, leg pairs come in odd numbers. This means they'll never hit exactly one hundred, as their name implies. Still, these elongated arthropods can pound the pavement with a whopping 300 legs or more! Learn why it's so tough to track these speedy crawlers in this informative book for beginning readers.
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  • Beavers

    Emily Green

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Beavers gnaw on tree trunks until trees break in half and fall down! Then these busy builders pile wood, mud, and rocks in water to make dams and lodges. Young readers will enjoy learning how beavers use their teeth, paddle through water, and build safe homes.
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  • Wolves

    Emily Green

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Wolves are territorial animals. They mark the areas where they live and hunt with their scent. Most of these wild, howling dogs stay in groups called packs. Information about the dynamics within a wolf pack will interest young readers.
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  • Porcupines

    Emily Green

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 2011)
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