Books in World of Insects: Blastoff Readers, Level 2 series

Not all grains are created equal. Many grain products are made with only part of the grain kernel, but we need the whole thing. Learn why the difference is significant and how you can fill your plate with the right kind of grain.

Contrary to their name's suggestion, earwigs do not crawl into people's ears. Earwigs have pinchers on their bodies that they use to fight other earwigs or pick up food. Find out about the other parts of an earwig's body, what earwigs eat, and how earwigs take care of their young.

Eating right is important to growing and long-term health. The food guide pyramid provides the information necessary to help kids establish a healthy diet. They will learn how each food group can help them grow and stay healthy.

Whales are giant sea creatures capable of performing amazing acrobatics! They groan and sing to talk to each other. This books lets children look closely at the life and behavior of whales.

Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an up-close look at grasshoppers.

Did you know that penguins toboggan? They sometimes travel by sliding over ice on their stomachs. Beginning readers will discover the physical characteristics of penguins and learn how they move in water and on land.

Short and chunky, bulldogs are stout both in stature and personality. Snoring, slobbering, and sleeping are bulldogs' favorite past times, but nothing makes them so charming as their devotion to their owners. Pick up this low-level title to learn more about how the bulldog breed became a family favorite!

Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an up-close look at crickets.

Guardians of those they love, Rottweilers are strong and confident. They were first bred to protect and drive cattle. Today, they often work as police dogs. Curious beginning readers will love learning why Rottweilers are among the most popular dog breeds in America!

Cuttlefish are chameleons of the sea. They can change their skin color to match their surroundings. Beginning readers will discover where cuttlefish live, what they eat, and how they stay safe from predators.

Did you know that there is a seal bigger than a car? The elephant seal is the biggest kind of seal. This book teaches beginning readers about the many kinds of seals and how they live in water and on land.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to aphids. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.