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

  • White-tailed Deer

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2014)
    White-tailed deer spend their days grazing in prairies and woodlands. When startled, they flash their distinctive white tails as they run from their predators. They can even jump 30 feet in one bound during an escape! Discover more about these shy animals in this engaging book for young students.
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  • Cottontail Rabbits

    Christina Leighton

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Cottontails always stay alert for enemies hunting them down. With a target on their backs, these rabbits have more than one survival tactic. They might freeze. They might also get a move on it, zigzagging to safety. The engaging facts in this title will hold the attention of elementary readers.
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  • Diamondback Rattlesnakes

    Betsy Rathburn

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    No venomous snake in North America is larger than the diamondback rattlesnake. The eastern diamondback species can stretch out to a sizable length of 8 feet! Young readers will get wrapped up in discovering the ostentatious ways diamondbacks behave in the face of predators and prey.
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  • American Beavers

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Imagine being able to swim without goggles because you have clear eyelids. For American Beavers, with water-resistant hair, fins for feet, and rudder tails, they have all the equipment needed to be pros in the water. Paddle along with these graceful swimmers in this interesting read for young students.
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  • Great-horned Owls

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Great-horned owls earn their nickname tiger in the sky. These fierce hunters use stealth to surprise all kinds of prey. They are even the only animals to regularly hunt skunks! Swoop into this exciting read to find out how they sharpen their hunting skills and much more.
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  • Nine-banded Armadillos

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    These little armored mammals are the only of their kind to wear protective shells. While most species are found outside the United States, the nine-banded armadillo is the only American species. Read all about these shielded creatures in this interesting title for young readers.
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  • Mountain Goats

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Mountain goats reach heights few other animals can. The skilled climbers often move up 10,000-foot peaks! Their split hooves help them balance on steep slopes. And their strong legs allow them to jump between rocks many feet apart. This mountain goat profile will elevate young reader interest in nannies, billies, and kids!
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  • Wolverines

    Betsy Rathburn

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    With home ranges stretching across miles of frozen land, mountains, and dense forests, wolverines wander alone searching for their next meaty meal. These fearless fighters of the northern forests will claw and slash at anyone or anything that steps in their path. Grab some snow boots and brave the tundra with these scavengers of the north! 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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  • Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

    Chris Bowman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    The wings of ruby-throated hummingbirds are incredible machines, beating nearly 53 times per second and strong enough to fly across the Gulf of Mexico in a single trip! Common in North America, these birds are a delight to observe as they zoom and hover in backyards and gardens. Learn more about ruby-throated hummingbirds in this brightly colored read!
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  • Opossums

    Betsy Rathburn

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2018)
    What has two opposable toes and is the only marsupial crawling through the forests and backyards of North America? Its the opossum! These animals are often referred to as natures garbage disposal, so dont be surprised to find one munching from the dogs dish or gulping down last weeks leftovers in the trash. Young readers will devour this fact-packed title about these creatures of the night. 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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  • American Badgers

    Rebecca Sabelko

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Sleepy badgers can nap for 29 hours at a time! These burrowing critters love some shut-eye, but they are effective predators and fierce fighters, too. This title for beginning readers goes deep inside the American badgers life underground. ""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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  • Gray Foxes

    Rebecca Sabelko

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Gray foxes look cute, but they are also smart woodland predators! These canines climb trees, stalk prey and sometimes bury leftovers for later! Budding naturalists will devour this low-level title about gray foxes and their forest homes.
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