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Books in North American Animals: Blastoff Readers, Level 3 series

  • Golden Eagles

    Christina Leighton

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Golden eagles are swift fliers, reaching speeds of 150 miles when on the hunt. This fast pace, however, isn't applied to all life activities. Building a nest, for example, can take these raptors a month or more! Young students can choose their own pace for this fun read.
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  • River Otters

    Betsy Rathburn

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    A group of river otters is on the lookout for a new home, and they arent about to start from scratch! These critters often crawl their way into the abandoned burrows of their riverside neighbors. Swim along with river otters as they paddle their way through the freshwaters of North America in this informative title. Simple informational text introduces key details of wild animals of North America. Infographics and other visual features add clarity and help students navigate the text. Well-organized chapters help students identify primary details. ""On the Menu"" features visually depict what each animal eats. Range maps and conservation status bars show common location of animals and their levels of risk of endangerment. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Informational sidebars show basic anatomy of animals to help identification in the wild. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.
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  • Northern Cardinals

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Northern cardinals are bright-billed songbirds. They often turn a tree branch or bird feeder into a stage. And they always look performance-ready in their red feathers and a spiked head crest. In this title, northern cardinals debut for young readers. Will they earn a reading encore?
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  • Canada Lynx

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    One thing Canada lynx are known for is their insatiable appetite for snowshoe hares. These wildcats would eat the rabbit look-alikes for every meal if they could. On average, a lynx eats one hare every two to three days! In this animal introduction, young readers will see Canada lynx at home in their habitats and on the hunt.
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  • Common Snapping Turtles

    Rebecca Sabelko

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    A common snapping turtle lurks in muddy water. She is waiting for prey to swim by! These slow-moving reptiles are at the top of the freshwater food chain. Curious kids will love this journey in the ponds!
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  • Mountain Lions

    Betsy Rathburn

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Mountain lions live like fugitives. These predators usually keep to themselves and try to stay in hiding. Their main goal is to keep their neighbors unsuspecting. Because the time always comes for these stealthy stalkers to pounce! In this book, kids will track an animal with many aliases.
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  • Bobcats

    Christina Leighton

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)
    "Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to bobcats. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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  • Bighorn Sheep

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    These heavy mammals carry up to 30-pound horns on their heads. Even the bones in their bodies do not weigh that much! Climb through the mountains with these agile animals in this informative title.
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  • Brown Bats

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    What if you were a bat and found food by using your ears? Brown bats use echoes to determine the location and size of their prey. Fly through the night with these nocturnal creatures in this title for young students.
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  • Caribou

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Caribou are the reindeer of North America! These hoofed mammals grow huge antlers on their heads every year. The most impressive antlers can measure as long as 4 feet! This book calls elementary readers to join caribou in migrating the continents northernmost forest and tundra biomes.
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  • Long-tailed Weasels

    Rebecca Sabelko

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Their noses are cute and their tails are fluffy but dont be fooled! Long-tailed weasels are ferocious, crafty predators. Young readers will learn how weasels burrow, hunt, and raise their pups in this engaging book. ""On the Menu"" features visually depict what each animal eats. Range maps and conservation status bars show common locations of animals and their levels of risk of endangerment. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Informational sidebars show basic anatomy of animals to help identification in the wild.
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  • Moose

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    As the largest member of the deer family, the nimbleness of these mammals is impressive. A males threatening antlers can span well over six feet in length. Find out more surprising facts about these solitary animals in this informative read for beginning readers.
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