Backyard wildlife
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1) Bears
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Bears are large, tough animals. They can be quite intimidating when seen up close! This title introduces readers to the characteristics of bears, what they eat, and where they live.
2) Beavers
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces beavers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
3) Chipmunks
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Small and quick, chipmunks make their homes in burrows, trees, nests, and logs. In some countries, they are sold as pets! Eager readers will find out the physical characteristics of chipmunks and what makes up their diverse diet.
4) Coyotes
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Introduces coyotes to young readers through simple text and related photos.
5) Deer
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Deer can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour and can leap as high as 9 feet. In this introduction to deer, students will learn about the physical features of deer, where they live, and what they eat each season.
6) Foxes
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Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces foxes to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
7) Frogs
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Frogs are powerful jumpers. They have been known to leap distances over 30 feet! Young learners will discover the physical characteristics of frogs, where they live, and what they eat to get the energy to leap.
8) Opossums
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces opossums to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
9) Porcupines
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces porcupines to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
10) Wolves
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces wolves to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
11) Armadillos
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces armadillos to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
12) Bobcats
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bobcats to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
13) Centipedes
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For centipedes, leg pairs come in odd numbers. This means they'll never hit exactly one hundred, as their name implies. Still, these elongated arthropods can pound the pavement with a whopping 300 legs or more! Learn why it's so tough to track these speedy crawlers in this informative book for beginning readers.
14) Earthworms
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Tiny bristles called setae help earthworms burrow several feet into the ground. The earthworms bring nutrients and minerals to the surface, and on the way, their tunneling aerates the ground. Discover just how valuable these soil-stirrers are in this book for young learners.
15) Groundhogs
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces groundhogs to young readers through leveled text and related photos."--
16) Hawks
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces hawks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
17) Hummingbirds
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Hummingbirds are as beautiful as they are talented. Beating more than 50 times per second, their wings create a humming sound as they hover and speed through the air. Not only can hummingbirds fly upside down, they are the only birds that can fly backwards! Learn more about these speedy little birds in this title for young readers.
18) Mice
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces mice to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
19) Moose
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Moose are the largest members of the deer family. The biggest bulls can weigh up to 1,800 pounds! Though they eat plants, these aggressive animals do not shy away from a fight. Find out how moose fight off bears and wolves in this title for young readers.
20) Mountain Lions
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Mountain lions, cougars, pumas, panthers, or catamounts: no matter what you call them, these big cats are always ready to hunt. They stalk their prey everywhere from Canada to Argentina in forests, deserts, and swamps. Young readers will be amazed to learn how these ambush predators attack animals that are bigger and faster.
21) Prairie Dogs
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Prairie dogs are known for the extensive burrow systems in which they live. Called "towns," prairie dog communities can cover thousands of square miles! Young readers will be surprised how house-like these tunnels are when they dig into this interesting title.
22) Roadrunners
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces roadrunners to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
23) Spiders
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces spiders to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
24) Wild Turkeys
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Wild turkeys have roamed the woodlands of North America since before hunters came. These big birds have sharp senses and are extremely intelligent. They are also known to get rowdy with their gobble talk. Discover how wild turkeys survive in the woods in this title for beginning readers.
25) Mealworms
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Unlike the name suggests mealworms are not worms. These insects are the larvae of darkling beetles! In this early stage of life, mealworms clean up after others. They scavenge for leftovers, and eat, eat, eat! This fact-filled title is sure to satisfy the beginning readers' appetite for all that is creepy and crawly.
26) Millipedes
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These critters inhabit the dark, damp corners of the world. They live underneath rocks, logs, and leaves. When disturbed, you may see a wave-like motion of legs, or perhaps smell the disgusting odor as they curl into a ball. Learn all the facts of this invertebrate in this beginner book.