Martin Luther College

Series

Lexile measure

370L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet these amazing shelled reptiles! This book explores the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors, and why they move so slow. A folk talk retells Aesop's story of the tortoise and the hare." -- Provided by publisher.

2) Camels

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Series

Lexile measure

370L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet the amazing hump-backed mammals of the desert! This book explores the features and behaviors of camels, including their desert adaptations and the distinctions between the two camel species. A folk talk explains how camels got their humps." -- Provided by publisher.

3) Woodpeckers

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Series

Lexile measure

530L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers, nature's drummers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers take good care of their young." -- Provided by publisher.

4) Hummingbirds

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Series

Lexile measure

500L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hummingbirds, Earth's smallest birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hummingbirds have beautiful feathers." -- Provided by publisher.

5) Bison

Author

Bodden, Valerie

Series

Lexile measure

660L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Learn about the features and behaviors of bison, including wallowing in dirt and their Native American history. A folk tale explains why bison have a shoulder hump" --

6) Sea turtles

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Series

Lexile measure

510L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of sea turtles, describing these migratory shelled reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how sea turtles cause monsoons."--

7) Whales

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Series

Lexile measure

290L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of whales, the large ocean animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why New Zealanders traditionally rode whales"--

8) Sea lions

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Series

Lexile measure

280L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions"--

9) Eagles

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Series

Lexile measure

270L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of eagles, Earth's most widespread birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why people respect eagles"--Provided by publisher

10) Zebras

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Series

Lexile measure

340L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of zebras, the striped African horses. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how zebras came to have striped fur"--

11) Geckos

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Series

Lexile measure

550L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--

12) Leopards

Author

Series

Lexile measure

510L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet the amazing spotted leopards! This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along." -- Provided by publisher.

13) Brown bears

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Series

Lexile measure

470L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet the amazing brown bear! This book explores the different habitats of brown bears, including Kodiak and grizzlies, what foods they forage for, how cub are raised, and much more. A folk talk retells the Greek myth about Ursa Major and Minor." -- Provided by publisher.

14) Flamingos

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Series

Lexile measure

510L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet the largest birds in the world! This book introduces flamingos to elementary kids, exploring where they live, what they eat, and why their feathers are pink. A folk talk explains why these long-legged wading birds like salty water." -- Provided by publisher.

15) Owls

Author

Bodden, Valerie

Series

Lexile measure

520L

Language

English

Formats

Description

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of owls, the winged nighttime hunters. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some owls have big eyes and ears.

16) Moose

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Series

Language

English

Formats

Description

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earths largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals.

17) Wild horses

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Series

Lexile measure

500L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"This book introduces to elementary kids to the wild horses, including mustangs, brumbies, and Przewalski's horses, exploring their features, behaviors, and home ranges. A folk talk explains how people first learned to ride horses." -- Provided by publisher.

18) Beavers

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Series

Lexile measure

510L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet nature's greatest engineer! This book explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of beavers, the second-largest rodent with teeth strong enough to cut through trees. A folk tale explains why beavers slap their tails." -- Provided by publisher.

19) Komodo dragons

Author

Bodden, Valerie

Series

Lexile measure

510L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Meet Earth's heaviest lizard! This book introduces Komodo dragons to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including venomous bite. A folk talk explains why people of Indonesia respect this large reptile"--

20) Bats

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Series

Lexile measure

560L

Language

English

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Description