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

  • Devon Rexes

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Devon Rexes are the ultimate cat companions. They will eat what you eat and go where you go! Devons like to perch on the shoulders of their owners and use their large ears and eyes to keep track of everyone in the house. Learn more about this curly-haired cat breed in this title for young learners!
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  • Exotics

    Domini Brown

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Mild-mannered and loving, the Exotic breed is much like its Persian ancestor but requires less grooming! Unlike more high-spirited felines, Exotics wait patiently on their owners for food, affection, and playtime. Young readers will delight in this book, discovering the special traits of Exotics.
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  • Grains

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Bread, pasta, and rice are all part of the grains group of the food guide pyramid. Grains offer us energy, fiber, and vitamin B. Students will find out why grains should be a large part of any healthy diet.
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  • Ants

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Ants live on every landmass on Earth except Antarctica and certain small islands. Living together in colonies, each ant plays a part in keeping the colony running smoothly. Learn how these busy insects build their homes, find their food, and work together!
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  • Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich in calcium and protein. Humans need calcium for strong bones and teeth and protein for muscle development. Kids will find out how milk, yogurt, and cheese help their bodies grow and how many servings they should have every day.
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  • Spiny Lobsters

    Lindsay Shaffer

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2020)
    Spiny lobsters can drop their limbs to escape predators! But these coral reef creatures are not missing legs for long. They quickly regrow their body parts! This is one of many adaptations highlighted in this low-level book. Simple text gives readers an up-close look at spiny lobsters. Special features add a range map, conservation status bar, and diet graphic to this informative title.
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  • Tree to Paper

    Rachel Grack

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2020)
    On a forest plantation, trees shoot up into the sky. Before long, they are ready to be chopped, chipped, turned into pulp, and made into paper! In this title, early readers will find leveled text alongside helpful features including a map, a chart of tree growth needs, and a graphic that summarizes the process. Each page will keep readers engaged with informative text and bright photos!
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  • Meat and Beans

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Protein and iron are a key part of a healthy diet. They can be found in meat, beans, and eggs. Students will read about the food guide pyramid and find out how many servings of meat and beans they should have each day.
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  • Damselflies

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Unlike many insects, damselflies begin their lives underwater. After hatching from eggs and shedding their skin several times, damselflies emerge from the water to begin life on land. Discover the different parts of a damselfly s body, how their wings work, and how they hunt for food!
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  • Orientals

    Domini Brown

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    With the largest gene pool of any of the cat breeds, Orientals come in more than 300 different combinations of colors and coat lengths! Playtime and socialization are especially important for these intelligent, talkative cats. Orientals will go in search of stashed toys when theyre ready to play. Pick up this title about active Orientals for cat-loving kids!
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  • Oils

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    People require fewer servings from the oils group of the food guide pyramid than any other group. Still, oils play a critical role in keeping your body healthy. Readers will learn why oils are important and how to include them in a healthy diet.
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  • Rachel Carson: Environmentalist

    Christina Leaf

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)
    It wasnt long ago that pesticides threatened a national environmental crisis - until Rachel Carsons Silent Spring turned the tide. A shy, serious girl, young Rachel became a biologist when few women went to college, and grew up to be one of the most influential scientists and writers of our time. Budding environmentalists will love this biography for early readers!
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