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Did you know that the biggest owl has a wingspan of five feet? That's big! The smallest owl is no bigger than an avocado. Filled with photographs and vivid illustrations, this book will teach you all about these beautiful birds.
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When the owlets are about one month old, they are ready to leave the nest.
At first, owlets hop from branch to branch.
They grab onto tree bark.
They wander around on the ground.
They practice flapping their wings.
Look!
They are flying!
The owlets are now called fledglings(say: FLEJ-lings).
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Level 3. This book features some of the most disgusting, far-out bugs on the planet. Learn how a scorpion uses its poison, discover how the jumping spider hunts, and more!
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The very youngest readers can learn all about sharks-the fiercest of the fish family-in this informative Level 1. The simple, clear text and striking pictures makes this a perfect first introduction to these amazing creatures.
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What do baby gorillas like to do in the jungle? They swing in the trees, and play tag in the bushes. They even get piggyback rides from their mothers. You can find out all about gorillas in this exciting book!
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Did you know that the viperfish uses a glowing lure to attract its prey? Or that a giant squid has eyeballs the size of volleyballs? This book is full of facts about all sorts of freaky animals!
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Did you know that the horned lizard squirts blood out of its eyes to scare off predators? Learn more about this creature as well as the leech, the naked mole rat, the hagfish, and many more creepy critters in this sickening and super science book. Not for the faint of heart, this revolting reader will be a favorite among boys and everyone interested in the strange and unusual!
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What exactly is a marsupial? Why do the babies go into their mother's pouches? How long do they stay there? These are just a few of the questions that bestselling author Ginjer L. Clarke explains in her newest book that covers over twenty different kinds of marsupials, including kangaroos, koalas, and more!
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Did you know that the mimic octopus can change its shape, skin color, and texture to match its surroundings, or that there is a type of goat that faints whenever it feels threatened? Find out about these and other creatures with bizarre behaviors in our fourth ?farout? book in our Ginjer L. Clarke All Aboard Science Reader sub-series!
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Dinosaurs aren?t the only animals that roamed the earth during the prehistoric era. There was the Archelon, the largest turtle ever, measuring over 13 feet, and the Argentavis, the largest bird ever recorded, weighing in at over 140 pounds! Veteran All Aboard Science Reader author Ginjer L. Clarke packs
Maxed Out! with facts about humongous animals from this time period.
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Did you know that the European eel can migrate far distances simply from memory? Did you know that chimpanzees can learn sign language?
Far Out! is packed with interesting facts about animals that can do amazing and humanlike things, such as the dolphin, silverback gorilla, Egyptian vulture, and monarch butterfly.
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Leapin' lizards! Kids have always been fascinated by reptiles, both living andextinct. Now, in our latest All Aboard Science Reader, they'll learn all about lizards that lived with the dinosaurs and still roam the earth today. With clear, simple text and bright, bold artwork, this Station Stop 2 Easy Reader is perfect for the home and classroom!
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When baby meerkats are born, they are only the size of an adult hand. But even though they are small, they quickly take on big responsibilities within the complex meerkat community. From keeping a lookout for predators and prey, to foraging for food, these baby meerkats spend a lot of time fighting to be in charge!
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Did you know that the luna moth only flutters around at night--or that is has a wingspan as wide as a bowl of soup? This reader is packed with interesting facts about all the creepy animals that we never get to see during the daytime, like the barn owl, the blind cave fish, and the vampire squid.
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Baby otters are playful and adorable creatures?from their first steps outside of the cozy den their mother prepared for them to their first paddles in the icy water. Veteran science book author Ginjer L. Clarke highlights plenty of facts about baby otters, including how they learn to swim, what they eat, and where they live.
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Raising chickens is becoming more and more popular, as families are opting for organic produce and sustainable lifestyles. This new Level 2 reader is full of photographs and facts to teach kids how they too can have their very own backyard chickens!
About the Author
Avery Reed lives in New York, New York, with her husband. A novice gardener herself, Avery can't wait to have her own backyard and fill it with flowers, vegetables, and chickens!