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Books in Science Starters: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3 series

  • Copperheads

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Living in parts of the Eastern United States, copperheads are named after the orange-brown color of their bodies. Students will learn about the diet, habitats, and physical characteristics of these poisonous snakes
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  • Chile

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Chile is a long, narrow country that stretches along the Pacific Ocean on the west coast of South America. It has many different landscapes, including the Atacama, the driest desert in the world! Young readers will explore Chile's landscapes, discovering the famous Easter Island statues, the diverse wildlife, and the people that call the country home.
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  • Vietnam

    Walter Simmons

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Vietnam is famous for Ha Long Bay, a unique bay that formed over millions of years. Its scenic isles draw tourists from around the world. It is one of several marvels in Vietnam. Readers will explore other geographic features of Vietnam as well as the culture and traditions of the Vietnamese people.
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  • Scottish Folds

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Not only are the ears of Scottish Folds smaller than ears of other breedsthey fold down flat on the cats heads! Scottish Folds have personalities as soft as their bodies. They bond closely with family members and savor every cuddle. Nestle up with Scottish Folds in this beginner read for students.
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  • Japan

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Over 100 million people live in this small nation of islands. Many live in the countryside, but millions live in crowded cities like Tokyo. Students will learn about the physical features of the landscape and surrounding waters as well as the cultural aspects of the Japanese from old traditions to modern everyday life.
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  • Aphids

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    These tiny insects are one of the most destructive insects to plant life. Thousands of aphids can live and feed on one plant. Readers will eat this book up, learning what aphids look like, how they use different parts of their bodies, and how ants and aphids help each other live.
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  • Golf

    Ray McClellan

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Great golfers mainly get eagles and birdies, meaning they shoot under par! This book introduces young readers to the game of golf. It explains the sport's basic rules, necessary equipment, early beginnings, and how to train to qualify for the professional tour.
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  • Kate DiCamillo

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures are two award-winning books by Kate DiCamillo. As a child, DiCamillo was often sick in bed, but this allowed her imagination to flourish. Readers can follow DiCamillos journey and spark their own imaginations in this alluring book for students!
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  • Sharks

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Sharks are known as nature's fiercest ocean predators. Wherever they are, danger is lurking! This book introduces children to the characteristics and hunting methods of sharks.
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  • South Korea

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    A land famous for green tea and the martial art of tae kwon do, South Korea lies on a peninsula in southern Asia. Many small islands fill the waters off its coast, including the volcanic Cheju Island. Learn all about South Korea's landscapes, the everyday life of its people, and the country's history with North Korea.
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  • Indonesia

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)
    As a country of 17,000 islands, Indonesia is truly unique. It's fitting that many rare animals make their homes in Indonesia. The venomous Komodo dragon, one of the deadliest animals in the world, is one such animal. Encounter it in this title as you learn about life on the Indonesian islands.
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  • Winter

    Ann Herriges

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of the season of winter. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students.
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