Backyard wildlife
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1) Bears
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces chipmunks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
4) Coyotes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Have you ever heard coyotes howl or yip? These members of the dog family can sure make noise! Children will discover what coyotes are, where they live, and how they both hunt and scavenge for food.
5) Deer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces deer to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
6) Foxes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the Arctic to deserts, foxes are found in almost every kind of habitat. This book introduces children to foxes, explaining what they eat, their physical characteristics, and where they live.
7) Frogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Porcupines have three kinds of hair: fur, guard hairs, and quills. Fur keeps these rodents warm, guard hairs keep them dry, and quills keep them safe. When in danger, a porcupine will raise its sharp quills to poke predators! This book introduces children to the unique physical features that help porcupines survive in the wild.
10) Wolves
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
11) Armadillos
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
12) Bobcats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Various species of the mighty hawk can be found all over the world. Hawks perch up high and soar through the sky in search of prey. They spot mice, gophers, rabbits, and other small animals or insects on the ground, then capture them with their strong talons! Discover more about these skilled hunters in this title for beginning readers.
17) Hummingbirds
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces Hummingbirds to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
18) Mice
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A popular cartoon co-star, the roadrunner is known for its speed. Roadrunners can run up to 18 miles per hour! They live up to their name, spending most of their time running on the ground and only flying when necessary. Young readers will learn how these birds survive and whether they really do have to escape wily coyotes.
23) Spiders
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A spider's silk is liquid inside its body. When it hits air, it solidifies into elastic strands that spiders use to build webs, trap prey, bungee from great heights, and more. This fascinating title for beginning readers will inspire respect for these silk-spinning arachnids.
24) Wild Turkeys
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces mealworms to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
26) Millipedes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.