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Books in In My Backyard series

  • I See a Deer

    E T Weingarten

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Deer are a common sight in wooded areas, fields, and even backyards that provide lots of tasty plants for these long-legged mammals to eat. But young readers probably don't realize there are many kinds of deer, including the petite pudu and the massive moose. This attractive volume shares some absorbing facts about these creatures relayed through low-ATOS text and stunning photographs of deer in action.
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  • Squirrels

    Lindsy J. O'Brien

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, March 7, 2017)
    When you gaze out your windows, do you ever see a squirrel flicking its tail? How about a robin with a worm dangling from its beak? The animals in our neighborhoods may be obvious or rarely seen, but they live among us and contribute to each microhabitat. In My Backyard takes a closer look at six common creatures, exploring their life cycles and habits and noting their typical interactions with human neighbors. An activity at the end of each book encourages creative expression and critical thinking as the reader is invited to further explore a key idea presented in the text. A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of squirrels, including how kits develop, their plant-based diet, threats from predators, and the sturdy, nested habitats of these backyard animals.
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  • Frogs

    Lindsy J. O'Brien

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, March 7, 2017)
    When you gaze out your windows, do you ever see a squirrel flicking its tail? How about a robin with a worm dangling from its beak? The animals in our neighborhoods may be obvious or rarely seen, but they live among us and contribute to each microhabitat. In My Backyard takes a closer look at six common creatures, exploring their life cycles and habits and noting their typical interactions with human neighbors. An activity at the end of each book encourages creative expression and critical thinking as the reader is invited to further explore a key idea presented in the text. A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of frogs, including how tadpoles develop, their insect diet, threats from predators, and the wet habitats of these backyard animals.
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  • Chipmunks

    Lindsy J. O'Brien

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, March 7, 2017)
    When you gaze out your windows, do you ever see a squirrel flicking its tail? How about a robin with a worm dangling from its beak? The animals in our neighborhoods may be obvious or rarely seen, but they live among us and contribute to each microhabitat. In My Backyard takes a closer look at six common creatures, exploring their life cycles and habits and noting their typical interactions with human neighbors. An activity at the end of each book encourages creative expression and critical thinking as the reader is invited to further explore a key idea presented in the text. A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of chipmunks, including how pups develop, their plant-based diet, threats from predators, and the burrowed habitats of these backyard animals.
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  • Mice

    Kate Riggs

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, March 7, 2017)
    When you gaze out your windows, do you ever see a squirrel flicking its tail? How about a robin with a worm dangling from its beak? The animals in our neighborhoods may be obvious or rarely seen, but they live among us and contribute to each microhabitat. In My Backyard takes a closer look at six common creatures, exploring their life cycles and habits and noting their typical interactions with human neighbors. An activity at the end of each book encourages creative expression and critical thinking as the reader is invited to further explore a key idea presented in the text. A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of mice, including how pinkies develop, their plant-based diet, threats from predators, and the woodsy habitats of these backyard animals.
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  • Moles

    Kate Riggs

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, March 7, 2017)
    When you gaze out your windows, do you ever see a squirrel flicking its tail? How about a robin with a worm dangling from its beak? The animals in our neighborhoods may be obvious or rarely seen, but they live among us and contribute to each microhabitat. In My Backyard takes a closer look at six common creatures, exploring their life cycles and habits and noting their typical interactions with human neighbors. An activity at the end of each book encourages creative expression and critical thinking as the reader is invited to further explore a key idea presented in the text. A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of moles, including how pups develop, their varied diet, threats from predators, and the underground habitats of these backyard animals.
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  • I See a Chipmunk

    Alex Appleby

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Describes the anatomy, behavior, and life cycle of chipmunks.
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  • I See a Butterfly

    Alex Appleby

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Describes the anatomy, behavior, and life cycle of butterflies.
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  • I See A Squirrel

    Alex Appleby

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of squirrels.
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  • Robins

    Kate Riggs

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, March 7, 2017)
    When you gaze out your windows, do you ever see a squirrel flicking its tail? How about a robin with a worm dangling from its beak? The animals in our neighborhoods may be obvious or rarely seen, but they live among us and contribute to each microhabitat. In My Backyard takes a closer look at six common creatures, exploring their life cycles and habits and noting their typical interactions with human neighbors. An activity at the end of each book encourages creative expression and critical thinking as the reader is invited to further explore a key idea presented in the text. A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of robins, including how fledglings develop, their varied diet, threats from predators, and the treetop habitats of these backyard animals.
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  • Squirrels

    Lindsy J O'Brien

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 15, 2016)
    "A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of squirrels, including how kits develop, their plant-based diet, threats from predators, and the sturdy, nested habitats of these backyard animals"--
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  • I See a Snake

    E T Weingarten

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Spotting a snake in the grass can be startling at first, but these reptiles are nothing short of fascinating. Readers of this appealing volume will learn some cool facts about snake bodies, habitats, senses, and even snake snacks. The low-ATOS text is perfectly paired with colorful photographs of snakes in the wild, making this an achievable and entertaining book for herpetologists of all reading levels.
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