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Books in Seasons: Blastoff Readers, Level 3 series

  • Life in a Tundra

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Offering a stark contrast to hot, sandy deserts and tropical rain forests, the tundra is buried in snow and ice most of the year. However, life finds a way to flourish. During the short summer, flowers bloom and animals roam the land even though temperatures rarely reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit! This title will teach young readers how plants and animals survive in severe cold.
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  • Life in a Grassland

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Grasslands vary around the globe and are home to many life forms, including big cats and grazing animals. These sprawling fields are found on every single continent except Antarctica. Tropical savannahs and rolling prairies are just two different types of grasslands. Curious young learners are sure to discover that grasslands are a fascinating biome in this engaging title!
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • The Life Cycle of a Penguin

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Penguins must complete their life cycle in very cold temperatures. To protect their eggs from the cold, penguins use brood patches. Students will watch a penguin chick hatch from an egg and grow into an adult.
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  • Coral Snakes

    Colleen Sexton, Full-color photography

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)
    Coral snakes have bright colors to warn predators that they are poisonous. Young learners will find out how these small snakes look, where they live, and how they hide from predators and sneak up on prey.
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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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  • Tide Pools

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Tide pools are filled up and emptied as the tide comes in and goes out. This makes living in them very difficult. Explore how tide pools are host to fascinating creatures such as sea anemones, starfish, crabs, and sea urchins!
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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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