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Grasshoppers

Patrick Perish (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033952

If insects held their version of the Olympic games, a grasshopper would for sure make the podium for the long jump event. The long-legged insect can jump forward 20 times its body length! Elementary readers will make leaps in their understanding of grasshoppers in this book.

Damselflies

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033914

Damselflies could very well be part of the inspiration for the term “bug-eyed.” Their compound eyes are huge and protruding! Young readers will look with amazement at damselflies flying, eating, molting, and more in this insect close-up. A staring contest is on!

Ants

Patrick Perish (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033877

The insect symbol of hard work just might be a worker ant. A worker ant’s life is fully committed to finding food for a colony and caring for young. This book for beginning readers magnifies an insect that can carry more than its own weight!

Butterflies

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033891

Butterflies always use a straw when sipping nectar. This is because their mouths are crafted like suction tubes. In this insect profile, young readers are invited to travel from page to page like butterflies travel from flower to flower. They will drink up juicy information about butterfly basics.

Earwigs

Patrick Perish (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033938

An earwig has a Captain Hook appearance, with “pincers” attached to its back end. But honestly, the insect looks scarier than it is. Early learners will want to poke around this book to explore how earwigs look and behave. They are sure to get hooked on reading!

Sea Dragons

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033747

A leafy or a weedy. Every sea dragon is one or the other. Leafies have the advantage when it comes to being underwater masters of disguise. They look just like pieces of swaying seaweed! In this book, young readers can compare and contrast leafy and weedy sea dragons.

Orcas

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033730

Every orca pod has its very own theme song! Musical elements include whistles, clicks, and pops. “Singing” is the orca way of communicating, navigating, and hunting. This read offers young children the chance to get in tune with the world’s largest dolphin species.

Sea Urchins

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033761

Sea urchins look like fireworks exploding underwater. The spines that create their unusual appearance do have a purpose: they protect the tiny animals from dangerous predators. In this title, sea urchins of all shapes, sizes, and colors are on display for early readers!

Sea Lions

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033754

Curious how sea lions got their name? Well, male sea lions are responsible. Most have a lion-like mane, and they roar loudly to protect females. Young readers will learn all about the wild relatives of the trick-performing sea lions they enjoy watching at the zoo.

Northern Cardinals

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033709

Northern cardinals are bright-billed songbirds. They often turn a tree branch or bird feeder into a stage. And they always look performance-ready in their red feathers and a spiked head crest. In this title, northern cardinals debut for young readers. Will they earn a reading encore?

Canada Lynx

Nathan Sommer (editor)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033655

One thing Canada lynx are known for is their insatiable appetite for snowshoe hares. These wildcats would eat the rabbit look-alikes for every meal if they could. On average, a lynx eats one hare every two to three days! In this animal introduction, young readers will see Canada lynx at home in their habitats and on the hunt.

Emperor Penguins

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033716

Emperor penguins often come together like a sports team. A tight huddle keeps them warm in their Antarctic homeland. Coping with the cold is a must for these birds. Their wings cannot fly them to milder climates. This children’s title tells how emperor penguins manage life in the South Pole.

Mountain Goats

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033686

Mountain goats reach heights few other animals can. The skilled climbers often move up 10,000-foot peaks! Their split hooves help them balance on steep slopes. And their strong legs allow them to jump between rocks many feet apart. This mountain goat profile will elevate young reader interest in nannies, billies, and kids!

Mountain Lions

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033693

Mountain lions live like fugitives. These predators usually keep to themselves and try to stay in hiding. Their main goal is to keep their neighbors unsuspecting. Because the time always comes for these stealthy stalkers to pounce! In this book, kids will track an animal with many aliases.

Caribou

Nathan Sommer (editor)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033662

Caribou are the reindeer of North America! These hoofed mammals grow huge antlers on their heads every year. The most impressive antlers can measure as long as 4 feet! This book calls elementary readers to join caribou in migrating the continent’s northernmost forest and tundra biomes.

Diamondback Rattlesnakes

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033679

No venomous snake in North America is larger than the diamondback rattlesnake. The eastern diamondback species can stretch out to a sizable length of 8 feet! Young readers will get wrapped up in discovering the ostentatious ways diamondbacks behave in the face of predators and prey.

Lobsters

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033723

Did you know that clawed lobsters can be right-clawed or left-clawed? Every baby is born with two cutter claws. Then one cutter claw eventually develops into a crusher claw, which determines handedness. Beginning readers will want to get their hands on this ocean animal profile!

Groundhog Day

Rachel A Koestler-Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033501

A groundhog named Phil is possibly the most sought-after meteorologist on February 2nd. Many people wait for his forecast to know how long winter might last. If he sees his shadow, the season will likely drag on for six more weeks. This title introduces beginning readers to an unusual weather-prediction tradition.

Earth Day

Rachel A Koestler-Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033495

Earth Day is a call to be “green.” This means thinking like a conservationist about everything from what grocery bag to use to what type of transportation to take. Elementary students just might be inspired to clean up a park or plant a tree after this read.

Sea Otters

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034751

Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal in the world! It is so thick and compact that their skin never gets wet. Dense fur is essential for sea otters as they swim through frigid waters. This children’s title tells how the smallest ocean mammal survives at sea.

Squids

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034768

Squids are one of the most fascinating creatures of the sea! About 1,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, these cephalopods are experts at evading enemies. Some squirt ink, while others change colors to confuse predators. Young readers will learn all about squids in this enticing title about one of the ocean’s most unusual animals.

Opossums

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034706

What has two opposable toes and is the only marsupial crawling through the forests and backyards of North America? It’s the opossum! These animals are often referred to as nature’s garbage disposal, so don’t be surprised to find one munching from the dog’s dish or gulping down last week’s leftovers in the trash. Young readers will devour this fact-packed title about these creatures of the night.

River Otters

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034713

A group of river otters is on the lookout for a new home, and they aren’t about to start from scratch! These critters often crawl their way into the abandoned burrows of their riverside neighbors. Swim along with river otters as they paddle their way through the freshwaters of North America in this informative title.

Angelfish

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034737

Just because they live in water doesn’t mean sea creatures don’t need a good cleaning. Luckily, the angelfish is perfect for the job! These helpful fish rid their neighbors of pesky parasites. It’s like a “swim-by” cleaning service! Young readers will marvel over this colorful title about angelfish.

Wolverines

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034720

With home ranges stretching across miles of frozen land, mountains, and dense forests, wolverines wander alone searching for their next meaty meal. These fearless fighters of the northern forests will claw and slash at anyone or anything that steps in their path. Grab some snow boots and brave the tundra with these scavengers of the north!