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Giraffes
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Giraffes are the tallest land mammals on Earth! They're tall enough to reach the leaves of trees, which they eat with their 20-inch tongues. In this book, children will learn how a giraffe's height is both an advantage and a disadvantage.
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Puffer Fish
Colleen Sexton
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Feb. 1, 2008)Did you know that a puffer fish inflates into a ball when it senses danger? It uses size to intimidate predators. This book introduces children to the appearance, eating habits, and predator escape tactics of puffer fish.
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Sea Stars
Ann Herriges
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Look for a sea star's mouth in the middle of its body! Arms called rays surround its mouth. This book introduces children to the anatomy of a sea star and explains the unique way a sea star eats. In Oceans Alive, young learners are introduced to the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of animals including sharks, whales, clown fish, and many more creatures of the sea.
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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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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.
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Chimpanzees
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Though they usually walk on all fours, chimpanzees are very similar to humans. They can stand and walk on just two limbs and are known to use tools. Young readers will be fascinated by the intelligent behaviors of chimpanzees.
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Giant Pandas
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.
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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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Bucket Trucks
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 15, 2009)When you lose electricity during a storm, a bucket truck may come to the rescue. Bucket trucks help people reach things high up like power lines, trees, or traffic lights. Discover a bucket truck's different uses and how this machine works.
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