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Books in In My Backyard series

  • Opossums

    Jordan McGill

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2011)
    Sometimes, an opossum pretends to be dead if it is scared.Opossums mothers carry their babies in a pouch. These interesting facts about this animal can be discovered in the Animals in My Backyard- Opossums book. Opossums is part of the Let's Read collection of media enhanced books designed for children ages 5 to 7. These books were created to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. Educator and reading expert Dr. Edward Fry created a list of 1,000 instant sight words.These 1,000 sight words must be learned by students in elementary grades. By the Third Grade,students are expected to instantly recognize the first 300 of these words. The Let's Read books combine these 300 sight words with vivid color photography and non-fiction content within a Kindergarten to Second Grade curriculum framework. Opossums is an AV2 media enhanced book that gives readers access to embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as matching word activities, slide shows, and quizzes.
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  • Wolves

    Pamela McDowell

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Wolves can hear sounds from up to 10 miles (16 kilometers) away. They run at speeds up to 37 miles (60 km) per hour. These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered in Wolves, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Rabbits

    Pamela McDowell

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    A rabbits teeth grow up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) every year. Their eyes allow them to see almost 360 degrees. These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered in Rabbits, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • In My Backyard

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    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2013)
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  • Frogs

    Lindsy J. O'brien

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 15, 2016)
    "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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  • In My Backyard Set

    Gareth Stevens Publishing

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2019)
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  • In My Backyard

    Alex Appleby

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
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  • Armadillos

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Most types of armadillos grow shells that protect the front and back of their body. The three-banded armadillo rolls into a ball when it feels threatened. These interesting facts and more can be found in Armadillos, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • I See a Frog

    Alex Appleby

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Hopping from house to house, frogs are one of the most interesting animals youll find in a neighborhood. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the life of these dynamic animals in their backyard. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs show the life cycle of a frog and how they interact with the world around them.
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  • Rattlesnakes

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Let's Read, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Describes how rattlesnakes live, including how they use their rattles, how they use their tongues to smell, and how they stay warm.
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  • Woodpeckers

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)
    Woodpeckers can peck up to 20 times per second. Special air pockets protect the woodpeckers brain from injury. Woodpeckers peck on wood to search for food, to create homes, and to communicate. These interesting facts and more can be found in Woodpeckers, an Animals in My Backyard book.
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  • Pigeons

    Aaron Carr

    Library Binding (Let's Read, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Describes how pigeons live, including their flying ability, their remarkable sense of direction, and their good hearing and eyesight.
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