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Ocean Animals

Rebecca Sabelko (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347764

Between its surface and floor, the ocean supports around one million animal species! This leveled title for beginning readers introduces four common ocean animals. Young readers will enjoy guessing each animal based on their body parts and behaviors. Sneak peek images serve as clues, while crisp, colorful photos are used for the big reveal! Special features such as maps and animal adaptations reinforce the text and keep readers engaged as they guess the ocean animals!

Mantis Shrimp vs. Lionfish

Kieran Downs (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648348075

Mantis shrimp and lionfish are two coral reef predators with special weapons. Dive into the pages of this book to find engaging leveled text and colorful photography that highlights these unique ocean creatures. Profiles show off their weapons and habitats, and a final battle scene will keep readers gripping the pages until the very end. Can you guess who will come out on top?

Fantastic Fish

Lily Schell (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346958

Strap on your snorkel and get ready to dive into the fascinating world of fish! In this nonfiction title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers from freshwater lakes to coral reefs to learn all about different kinds of fish. A sidebar summarizes important information, and questions encourage engagement and connection with the text. This fun, low-level title shows just how many fantastic fish there are in the sea!

Dolphin or Porpoise?

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347436

Who is swimming in the ocean? Is it a porpoise, or is it a dolphin? With this book, emerging readers will discover the differences between these aquatic mammals. Engaging text, high-quality images, and clear labels will guide readers through each page, while a side-by-side feature will summarize these differences in a fun, exciting way. 

Blue Whales

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347566

Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. But even these gentle giants face danger from humans. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the threats facing blue whales as well as some of the ways that people are trying to save them from extinction. Visual features highlight the factors leading to the decline of blue whales and show the environmental benefits of the whale. Other features highlight the range, life span, and status of blue whales.

Awesome Amphibians

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346934

Get ready to explore some of the world’s most interesting frogs, salamanders, and more! This nonfiction title introduces the world of amphibians through engaging narrative text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about the animals’ body parts, habitats, and more. A sidebar puts important information in one place, while questions encourage readers to think about what they’ve learned. This fun title will inspire readers to appreciate awesome amphibians!

Coral Reefs

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346149

Colorful coral reefs are home to many animals! In this title, readers will learn how coral reefs form, who lives in them, and how humans impact reefs. Leveled text and crisp images combine with special features that profile famous reefs, diagram how reefs form, and highlight famous coral reef animals. Readers will be excited to dive into this colorful title!

Sea Turtles

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346026

Some sea turtles swim thousands of miles each year! These creatures are resilient, but their survival is at risk. In this low-level title, leveled text and crisp photos help young readers learn about the threats that sea turtles face, and the ways humans are working to protect the turtles. Special features map where the turtles live, introduce cause and effect, and explore how sea turtles are important to the ocean ecosystem.

Sea Horses

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344138

Sea horses are masters of disguise! These coral reef creatures can change colors to hide from the many predators that lurk near their homes. In this title, colorful images and leveled text will help readers better understand the physical and behavioral adaptations that help sea horses thrive. Special features visually showcase the adaptations, highlight favorite foods, and more.

Angelfish

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344107

With their bright colors and excellent camouflage, angelfish have adapted well to their home in the coral reef! In this title, vibrant images display these colorful fish, while the text introduces the body parts and behaviors that help them survive. Visual features reinforce the text by highlighting the animal’s range, foods, and more.

Giant Clams

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344114

At over 4 feet long, giant clams certainly live up to their name! In this title, readers will better understand these massive mollusks through leveled text and bright, colorful photos. Special features throughout the book will help readers learn about the diet, foods, and range of these cool, colossal clams.

Parrotfish

Kate Moening (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344121

Did you know that parrotfish poop sand? They make the sand in coral reefs around the world! Beginner readers will learn this and more incredible facts about parrotfish in this low-level title. High-quality images and engaging text introduce the physical and behavioral adaptations of parrotfish. Special features provide visual reinforcement, showing off their foods, range, and more.

Nurse Sharks

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341175

Nurse sharks are suction feeders. They can suck a conch right out of its shell! Young readers will be eager to open the cover of this title that highlights the habitat, physical features, and behavior of nurse sharks. Fun features including a range map, diet and body part identifiers, and a size comparison provide visual support to the text. A full-spread profile puts all of the shark’s specs in one place!

Lemon Sharks

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341168

Lemon sharks may not look like lemons, but they do have yellow skin! Between the covers of this title, young readers will discover more about the habitat, physical appearance, and behaviors of this shark that swims in the shallows. A range map, identity and diet features, size comparison chart provide visual reinforcement to the text. A full-spread profile summarizes the shark’s specs.

Bull Sharks

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341151

Bull sharks are one of the few species of sharks that can live in freshwater. Sometimes, they are found hundreds of miles from coasts! In this exciting title, young readers will learn about the habitat, appearance, and behaviors of this aggressive shark. Vivid photos and visual features including a range map, size comparison, and diet feature reinforce the leveled text.

Basking Sharks

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648341144

Basking sharks get their name from their behavior of feeding near the surface of the water. They look like they are basking in the sun! In this title for young readers, striking photos illustrate informative text about the second-largest shark species in the world. A range map highlights where they live, a size comparison demonstrates their length compared to a human diver, and a full-spread profile covers all the shark’s specs.

Platypuses

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340963

Platypuses are some of the world’s weirdest mammals! They may look strange, but their duck bills and flat bodies help them thrive in the wetlands. These are just a few of the many adaptations explored in this leveled title for young readers. Alongside the text are bright photos and special features that highlight the animal’s range, physical adaptations, and diet. Readers will come away with a new understanding of fascinating platypuses!

Seal or Sea Lion?

Kirsten Chang (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340826

Look at that sea lion swim! Or is that a seal? Seals and sea lions look similar. But there are many traits that make each of these animals unique! This title introduces young readers to the physical and behavioral differences between seals and sea lions. Simple text, vibrant photos, and a side-by-side comparison feature will help readers see the differences between these flippered friends!

Animal Life Cycles: Sea Horse

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340895

Male sea horses carry eggs inside a special pouch. When the eggs hatch, tiny sea horses swim out of the pouch! This is one of many parts of the sea horse life cycle explored in this title. Leveled text and vivid images combine to show off the sea horse from egg to adulthood. Along the way, special features highlight the animal’s diet, size, and life phases. A full-page feature at the end of the book visually illustrates the life cycle. Readers will love exploring these unique sea creatures!

Animal Life Cycles: Frog

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340864

Ribbit! A frog hops into a stream. Time to lay eggs! When they hatch, the eggs will become tiny tadpoles. Young readers will learn all about the frog’s life cycle in this leveled title featuring beautiful photographs. Special features illustrate the animal’s diet, size, and body parts at each stage of its life. At the end of the book, each stage of the frog’s life cycle is laid out in a full-page feature. Readers will hop away with new information about these familiar critters!

Animal Life Cycles: Penguin

Rebecca Sabelko (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648340888

A fuzzy penguin chick raises its beak. Its parent has brought fish. Time to eat! With plenty of food, this tiny bird will grow up fast. This low-level title introduces beginning readers to the lives of penguins, from when they hatch to when they lay eggs of their own. Leveled text and vivid photos explore each phase of a penguin’s life. Special features highlight the animal’s diet and size. At the end of the book, a full-page life cycle feature shows off each of the penguin’s life stages!

Frogfish

Colleen Sexton

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612111360

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. Blastoff! Series

Whale Sharks

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681037134

Gliding through the world’s tropical waters with wide-open mouths, whale sharks are slow giants that suck in their dinners. Despite their size, these filter feeders are far from fearsome. In fact, some people swim with whale sharks! Readers will learn about the habitat, physical features, and behaviors of these enormous sharks throughout the vibrant pages of this title. A range map, size chart, and interesting photos reinforce the leveled text in this fascinating title.

Sand Tiger Sharks

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681037127

Sand tiger sharks hover in the water as they patiently wait for fish to swim by. To hover, they gulp air at the water’s surface and hold it in their bellies! Through engaging photos and text, this leveled title introduces readers to the sand tiger shark’s fascinating hunting behaviors, body functions, and environment. Added features further highlight the shark’s size, diet, range, and more!

Octopus or Squid?

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618919588

With their long arms and their ability to squirt ink, octopuses and squids are hard to tell apart! This title dives deep into the physical and behavioral differences between the two ocean animals, exploring their body parts, where they live, and more. A side-by-side feature lets readers review and compare the creatures on their own.