Backyard wildlife
Author
1) Bears
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bears to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
2) Beavers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Beavers gnaw on tree trunks until trees break in half and fall down! Then these busy builders pile wood, mud, and rocks in water to make dams and lodges. Young readers will enjoy learning how beavers use their teeth, paddle through water, and build safe homes.
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
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces coyotes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces foxes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
7) Frogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces frogs to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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
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 porcupines to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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
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
Series
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
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces earthworms to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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."--Provided by publisher.
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
Description
Hummingbirds are as beautiful as they are talented. Beating more than 50 times per second, their wings create a humming sound as they hover and speed through the air. Not only can hummingbirds fly upside down, they are the only birds that can fly backwards! Learn more about these speedy little birds in this title for young readers.
18) Mice
Author
Series
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"--Provided by publisher.
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
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces roadrunners to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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
Unlike the name suggests mealworms are not worms. These insects are the larvae of darkling beetles! In this early stage of life, mealworms clean up after others. They scavenge for leftovers, and eat, eat, eat! This fact-filled title is sure to satisfy the beginning readers' appetite for all that is creepy and crawly.
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.