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

  • Light

    Carolyn Bernhardt

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    A storm is ending, and a rainbow arches across the sky. Red, yellow, blue, violet where do all these colors come from? Beginning readers will delve into the science of color, light wavelengths, reflections, and shadows in this bright book! Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
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  • Electricity

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Electricity powers light bulbs, televisions, refrigerators even cars! Teeny-tiny electrons keep our big world running. In this title, early readers will explore the science behind electric currents, conductors, insulators, static electricity, and more. Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
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  • Sound

    Carolyn Bernhardt

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Where does sound come from? What makes it loud or soft? High or low? Young scientists who explore this title will learn about sound waves, amplitude, frequency, and more through informative text and detailed special features. Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
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  • Magnetism

    Carolyn Bernhardt

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Magnets are all around us including the Earth under our feet! Thats why compass needles are attracted to the north pole. Doorbells, refrigerators, and computers are just a few of the other places we use magnets in our daily lives. Readers will get the inside scoop on magnetism in this book! Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
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  • Bull Snakes

    Ellen Frazel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Known for its fierce attitude, the bull snake is very defensive when threatened. Its main method of defense is to move its tail quickly in leaves and flatten its head so it looks like a rattlesnake. Read more about the bull snake's amazing rattlesnake impression and other methods of intimidation in this exciting book!
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  • Honduras

    Ellen Frazel

    Hardcover (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2013)
    From the central mountains and valleys to the rain forests of La Mosquitia, Honduras is a land of natural beauty. Not every wonder in the country is nature-made, however. The Copán Ruins in western Honduras are relics of Mayan artistry and a reflection of the beauty to be found in the people, lands, and customs of Honduras.
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  • Sea Snakes

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Sea snakes are skilled underwater breathers able to spit out stored saltwater with their tongues. Kids will learn what these ocean creatures look like, how they swim and thrive in water, and how they hunt near the ocean floor.
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  • Boxers

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Don't let boxers intimidate you. They're actually one of the goofiest dog breeds! Although their muscular bodies and watchful dispositions make them great police dogs, boxers are also loyal family companions. Find out more about the boxer's personality in this title for young learners.
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  • Gravity

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    What keeps us from floating away? Earths gravity! This invisible force keeps our feet on the ground and the moon in our sky. This title introduces young students to the awesome power of gravity, on our planet and in the black holes in galaxies far away. Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
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  • Matter

    Rebecca Pettiford

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Whether solid, liquid, or gas, matter is everywhere! We need all states of it to live, from breathing air to drinking liquids. Students can take a closer look at the stuff that makes up our world in this engaging title. Narrative openings surround readers with the science around them. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics offer additional insight into concepts that are tough to grasp. Simple experiments help the readers test the topic on their own.
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  • Madagascar

    Ellen Frazel

    Hardcover (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2013)
    From outer space, Madagascar appears to be bleeding. This is because the island's red soil runs off into the ocean. On land, Madagascar is a world of its own. More than half of the resident wildlife cannot be found in any other country. Open this book and explore Madagascar, an island teeming with life, color, and beauty.
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  • Amphibians

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)
    "Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to amphibians. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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