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Books in First Step Nonfiction _ Backyard Critters series

  • Flashing Fireflies

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Explore the fascinating life of fireflies, including information about their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and their unique way of communicating. The book's captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the colorful photos, and helpful chapter headings aid readers in locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.
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  • Darting Dragonflies

    Robin Nelson

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Readers will learn about beautiful dragonflies, including information about their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and what makes a dragonfly unique. Captions point out key visual details in the book's images, and chapter headings provide information and main ideas for readers. In addition, this book contains a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index for readers interested in finding more information.
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  • Web-Spinning Spiders

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Learn about the many intriguing aspects of spiders, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and how they use webs to catch their next meal. Captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the book's photographs, and chapter headings assist readers with locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.
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  • Slimy Snails

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Explore the unique aspects of snails, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, their diet, and what all that slime is used for. Captions pair with the book's images to point out key visual details to readers, and chapter headings assist readers in locating information and main ideas. Readers will also find text features for further information such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index.
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  • Wiggling Earthworms

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Examine the interesting characteristics of worms, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and how they get their food. Captions are paired with photos in the book to point out key visual details to readers, and chapter headings assist in locating information and main ideas. For further exploration, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.
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  • Crawling Cockroaches

    Robin Nelson

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Delve into the fascinating world of cockroaches. Learn about their unique body parts and structure, and discover how their habitat supports them. Find out what they eat and where they find their meals. Captions support key visual details from the book's images, and helpful chapter headings aid readers in locating information and main ideas. This book also contains text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index.
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  • Pigs

    Robin Nelson

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Simple text and photographs introduce pigs and their body parts.
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  • Flashing Fireflies

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Explore the fascinating life of fireflies, including information about their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and their unique way of communicating. The book's captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the colorful photos, and helpful chapter headings aid readers in locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.
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  • Creeping Caterpillars

    Robin Nelson

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Examine the many awesome things about caterpillars, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and the way they transform from soft-bodied insects into beautiful butterflies or moths. Captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the book's images, and helpful chapter headings assist readers with locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.
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  • Speedy Centipedes

    Robin Nelson

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Discover the many unique aspects of centipedes, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and their most fascinating behaviors. Captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the book's images, and helpful chapter headings assist readers with locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.
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  • Darting Dragonflies

    Robin Nelson

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Readers will learn about beautiful dragonflies, including information about their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and what makes a dragonfly unique. Captions point out key visual details in the book's images, and chapter headings provide information and main ideas for readers. In addition, this book contains a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index for readers interested in finding more information.
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  • Slimy Snails

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Explore the unique aspects of snails, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, their diet, and what all that slime is used for. Captions pair with the book's images to point out key visual details to readers, and chapter headings assist readers in locating information and main ideas. Readers will also find text features for further information such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index.
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