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Books in Earth Science Rocks! Blastoff Readers, Level 3 series

  • Soil

    Chris Bowman

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

    Chris Bowman

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    The ground beneath our feet is made up of a constantly changing mixture of soils. Soils purify water, recycle nutrients, and even change what we breathe in the atmosphere! Young scientists will be floored when they learn what goes on under their feet in this informative title.
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  • Fossils

    Chris Bowman

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Much of our understanding of ancient plants and animals comes from the fossil record. Big or small, fossils offer images of life on Earth from billions of years ago! Young paleontologists will solidify their interests by learning how to study fossils in this fascinating title.
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  • Minerals

    Chris Bowman

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Minerals are everywhere and are essential to living organisms. There are thousands of recognized minerals in existence! Discover the properties of quartz, sulfur, and other minerals and learn about their importance in this title for young scientists.
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  • Rocks

    Chris Bowman

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Scientists categorize rocks into three different groups depending on how the rock was formed. Humans have used rocks from all groups as tools and in construction for thousands of years. Readers will be amazed to learn how heat, pressure, magma, and even water bring minerals together to form these useful compounds in this elementary title.
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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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  • Minerals

    Chris Bowman

    Hardcover (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2014)
    "Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to minerals. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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  • Fossils

    Chris Bowman

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

    Carolyn Bernhardt

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    A storm is ending, and a rainbow arches across the sky. Red, yellow, blue, violet where do all these colors come from? Beginning readers will delve into the science of color, light wavelengths, reflections, and shadows in this bright book! Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
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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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  • Electricity

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Electricity powers light bulbs, televisions, refrigerators even cars! Teeny-tiny electrons keep our big world running. In this title, early readers will explore the science behind electric currents, conductors, insulators, static electricity, and more. Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
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