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Anteaters

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612115665

Ants, ants, and more ants are on the menu for these long-snouted insectivores. Just how many ants can an anteater eat? Up to 30,000 in one day! Learn where anteaters live, how they hunt, and how their long, sticky tongues help them slurp up ants! Blastoff! Series

Weasels

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612115771

Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but its all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and theyll stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their size. Kids will learn how these unexpected predators manage to survive and thrive. Blastoff! Series

Camels

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612115672

One hump or two? Camels come in both forms, but it makes no difference to them. Their bodies are built to survive desert climates, no matter the number of humps. How do camels cross dangerously dry lands with no food or water for weeks? Discover this secret in this book. Blastoff! Series

Toads

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612115764

Toads are masters of self-defense. When they face predators, they have several survival strategies. They can ooze poison, puff up their bodies, or play dead! This book introduces young readers to toadscreatures with warty skin, long, sticky tongues, and a unique life cycle. Blastoff! Series

Koalas

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114972

The koala is a symbol of Australia. This marsupial is known for chewing on leaves from the country's eucalyptus trees and for carrying its young in a pouch. Expect facts about this furry creature's physical features, diet, and habitat to interest children who pick up this book! Blastoff! Series

Giraffes

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114941

Giraffes are the tallest land mammals on Earth! They're tall enough to reach the leaves of trees, which they eat with their 20-inch tongues. In this book, children will learn how a giraffe's height is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Blastoff! Series

Gorillas

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114958

The way a gorilla moves is called knuckle-walking. This is because the animal puts pressure on its knuckles when it moves. Beginning readers will learn how gorillas walk, why they beat their chests, and more in this informative title. Blastoff! Series

Polar Bears

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114996

Polar bears have thick fur and plenty of fat to keep them warm in their arctic homes. Their white coats also serve as good camouflage in snow-covered habitats. This book explores how polar bears prey on seals and use their paws to paddle through water! Blastoff! Series

Hippopotamuses

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114965

Hippopotamuses spend much of their time in the water. It is the only way they can keep their huge bodies cool because they do not sweat! In this book, children will be surprised as they discover many cool facts about how hippopotamuses eat, move, and more. Blastoff! Series

Tigers

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612115009

Tigers are ferocious cats that hunt large prey and aggressively defend their territory. Unlike other big cats, they lead very independent lives. This title teaches about the lifestyle of the highly feared tiger as it offers beginning readers a face-to-face encounter. Blastoff! Series

Chimpanzees

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114927

Though they usually walk on all fours, chimpanzees are very similar to humans. They can stand and walk on just two limbs and are known to use tools. Young readers will be fascinated by the intelligent behaviors of chimpanzees. Blastoff! Series

Zebras

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612115016

Black and white stripes set zebras apart from other African animals. They even set zebras apart from each other. No two zebras have the same pattern of stripes! In this book, young readers will learn how these hoofed animals survive beneath the hot African sun. Blastoff! Series

African Elephants

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114903

African elephants can weigh as much as 16,000 pounds! If their size isn't enough to make them stand out, they also have huge ears, long trunks, and ivory tusks. This title will engage beginning readers as it explains how Earth's largest land mammals use their trunks to keep themselves cool. Blastoff! Series

Lions

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114989

Did you know that a group of lions is called a pride? Have you heard that lions work together to stalk their prey? This book for young readers offers this information as it presents lions on the prowl. It teaches children about the physical and behavioral characteristics of these big cats. Blastoff! Series

Alligators

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114910

Alligators often lurk in swampy waters. They poke their eyes, ears, and nostrils out of the water to sense prey. This book offers children an alligator encounter, bringing the animal's powerful tail and strong jaws up close! Blastoff! Series

Armadillos

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114842

A shell of bony plates covers an armadillo's body. This dense body armor protects the animal, but it also makes swimming difficult. To avoid sinking in water, an armadillo must inflate its stomach with air! In this book, children will learn about the diet, habitat, and unique look of the armadillo. Blastoff! Series

Owls

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114880

An owl has large eyes that work like a pair of binoculars. This, combined with excellent night vision and a rotating head, makes this raptor a skilled hunter. Beginning readers will have a hoot as they read about the unusual features of this bird of prey! Blastoff! Series

Woodpeckers

Kari Schuetz (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114897

Using their beaks, woodpeckers peck holes in trees to get at the insects inside. They also hammer to attract mates and declare their territory. This book will interest children as it presents the behaviors and physical features of these noisy birds. Blastoff! Series

Gophers

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114873

Gophers are known for their puffy faces. They often stuff food into their cheek pouches and carry it back to their burrows. Young children will enjoy learning how gophers gather food and dig vast underground tunnels. Blastoff! Series

Badgers

Derek Zobel (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612114859

Badgers become fierce fighters when in danger. They can protect themselves from falling prey to large, strong animals such as wolves and bears! This book introduces beginning readers to badgers, highlighting the powerful jaws and strong claws of these animals. Blastoff! Series

Skunks

Emily Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612110110

Have you ever smelled the scent of a skunk? There is a reason other animals stay away from skunks! Kids will find out why skunks smell, the physical characteristics of skunks, where they live, and what they eat to survive. Blastoff! Series

Rain

Ann Herriges (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612112329

Farmers need just the right amount of rain for their fields. Too little or too much can destroy crops. This book explores our human need for rain and introduces floods, droughts, and the water cycle. Blastoff! Series

Turtles

Emily Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612110141

Did you know that some turtles live to be over 100 years old? Some live in the ocean, others on land, and some live both in water and on land! Young readers will discover what turtles eat, where they live, and how their shells and other physical features help them survive in the wild. Blastoff! Series

Wolves

Emily Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612110158

Wolves are territorial animals. They mark the areas where they live and hunt with their scent. Most of these wild, howling dogs stay in groups called packs. Information about the dynamics within a wolf pack will interest young readers. Blastoff! Series

Snakes

Emily Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612110127

Snakes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are only a few feet long, while others can stretch over 40 feet long! This title introduces young readers to the traits of snakes, what and how they eat, and where they make their homes. Blastoff! Series