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Books in Exploring Space: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3 series

  • North Carolina: The Tar Heel State

    Davy Sweazey

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of North Carolina"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Montana: The Treasure State

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Montana"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Life in a Tundra

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Offering a stark contrast to hot, sandy deserts and tropical rain forests, the tundra is buried in snow and ice most of the year. However, life finds a way to flourish. During the short summer, flowers bloom and animals roam the land even though temperatures rarely reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit! This title will teach young readers how plants and animals survive in severe cold.
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  • Oregon: The Beaver State

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Oregon"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Life in a Grassland

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Grasslands vary around the globe and are home to many life forms, including big cats and grazing animals. These sprawling fields are found on every single continent except Antarctica. Tropical savannahs and rolling prairies are just two different types of grasslands. Curious young learners are sure to discover that grasslands are a fascinating biome in this engaging title!
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  • Minnesota: The North Star State

    Amy Rechner

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    "The Land of 10,000 Lakes" is a modest nickname for Minnesota, where closer to 12,000 lakes dot the land. The lakes play a major role in the recreational activities of the state. What is more, Lake Itasca in the north is famous for being the source of the mighty Mississippi! Explore Minnesota in this book for young learners.
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  • Delaware: The First State

    Emily Schnobrich

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, thus earning it the nickname, "The First State." Despite its modest size, Delaware is now home to many of the nation's largest companies. See all that this storied state has to offer in this title for young learners.
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  • Massachusetts: The Bay State

    Amy Rechner

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Massachusetts has played host to many landmarks in our nation's history. In 1620, the Pilgrims settled New Plymouth along the southeast coast. A year later, they shared the first Thanksgiving with Native Americans. In the next century, the state saw the beginnings of the American Revolution. Get to know Massachusetts in this informative state profile for young learners.
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  • The Life Cycle of a Penguin

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 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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  • Tide Pools

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Tide pools are filled up and emptied as the tide comes in and goes out. This makes living in them very difficult. Explore how tide pools are host to fascinating creatures such as sea anemones, starfish, crabs, and sea urchins!
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  • The Life Cycle of a Sea Horse

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Male sea horses have a unique role in the sea horse life cycle. They carry the eggs and give birth to as many as 200 babies at one time. Young children can track a sea horse's life cycle from egg to fry to adult.
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  • Arkansas: The Natural State

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Arkansas is full of hidden gems--literally! Beautiful rocks and minerals surface at Crater of Diamonds State Park, a diamond mine open to the public. But there's much more to discover in this southern state. With the Ozarks, hot springs, and the Little Rock Nine, Arkansas shines from east to west.
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