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Books in Women Leading the Way: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2 series

  • Vegetable Group

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Vegetables deserve more than side-dish status. They boast many of the benefits of other food groups, and they are a main source of vitamin A to boot. Discover the fun in preparing vegetables for your plate. The more colors, the better!
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  • Ann Bancroft: Explorer

    Kate Moening

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2020)
    From exploring 1,000 miles of the Arctic tundra on dogsled to skiing across Antarctica, Ann Bancroft is no stranger to adventure! Her travels have taken her all around the world, making the outdoors her classroom. Discover the life of this explorer through engaging text and photos in this low-level title. Special features include a profile, career timeline, and inspirational quotes.
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  • Dairy Group

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Got calcium? Dairy foods are the gateway to this bone buffer, but most kids do not understand the mineral importance. Readers will discover what dairy foods do for their bodies and the creative ways they can incorporate these foods into every meal.
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  • Walruses

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Tusks are long teeth that never stop growing. Walruses use tusks to pull themselves out of the water and onto ice. Young readers will learn how walruses look, act, and swim.
    K
  • Protein Foods Group

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Meat is standard on most plates, but it is far from the only protein option. Beans, nuts, and seeds are other sources of protein, and they are finding their way into more main dishes. Readers will discover all the options they have in the Protein Foods Group.
    K
  • Butterflies

    Martha E. H. Rustad

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Did you know that some adult butterflies change their appearance depending on the season? These unique insects use their colorful wings to attract mates, ward off predators, or blend in with their surroundings. Learn all about how a butterfly grows into its wings!
    K
  • Fruit Group

    Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Natural storehouses of vitamin C, fiber, and untamed sweetness, fruits are ripe with health benefits. In this book, kids will learn why it is important to bite into that apple or peel that orange.
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  • Shrimp

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 15, 2009)
    Many shrimp can light up and squirt bright clouds from their bodies to scare away predators! Beginning readers will discover what shrimp look like and how they move and eat.
    K
  • Simone Biles: Olympic Gymnast

    Kate Moening

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2020)
    After years of dedication and diligent training, Simone Biles and her collection of gold medals have proven she is the greatest gymnast of her time! She is still a young woman with a lot to prove as she gears up for another Olympic games. Follow Simones path to greatness in this title for early readers. Special features include a hometown map, a profile, quotes and more.
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  • Dachshunds

    Mari Schuh

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    These short, long dogs were bred for the burrows. Instinctive diggers and protectors, Dachshunds should not be left alone outdoors. Instead, give them a pile of blankets to explore in your home. Hang with these hounds in this interesting title for reluctant readers.
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  • Manta Rays

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Manta rays are large, graceful ocean animals. They glide through the water on slowly flapping fins. Find out what manta rays look like, how they eat, and how they are able to jump and breach the surface of the waters in which they live.
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  • Frogfish

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 15, 2009)
    Frogfish rarely swim. Instead, they 'walk' on their fins, crawling along the sea floor. This book teaches children how frogfish look, how they travel underwater, and that they wiggle to catch prey.
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