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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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Scaly & Spiky Animals shows off skin that keeps some animals safe. This title shows examples of fish, snakes, porcupines, hedgehogs, and more. It discusses what they feel like and why these types of skins can protect animals from attackers. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of different animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our armored friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
2) Chipmunks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Small and quick, chipmunks make their homes in burrows, trees, nests, and logs. In some countries, they are sold as pets! Eager readers will find out the physical characteristics of chipmunks and what makes up their diverse diet.
3) Squirrels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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If you looked out on your backyard right now, chances are you would see a squirrel. These common little animals are famous for gathering and storing nuts or approaching humans in the hopes of getting something to nibble. Students will learn all about the foods squirrels eat, what they look like, and how they make their homes in our backyards.
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Thinking of getting a mouse? You're in good company. Mice can make wonderful pets for many people. They're clean, friendly, fun and very active creatures who will give you hours of enjoyment and company. They are also intelligent and, with lots of time and attention, can be taught how to do tricks. Before bringing your pet mouse home, learning how to tame and care for your pet is a must!
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Chinchillas look a little like bunnies. They have big ears and eyes. They have very soft fur and paintbrush tails. They don't like to cuddle but they love to climb. If you've ever wanted to learn more about these adorable pets, Caring for My New Chinchilla is filled with valuable information. You'll discover how to feed, house, and train your "chinnie" along with how to keep this long-living pet healthy. Like every book in the How to Care for Your...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What animal has a furry body, a short tail, and sharp claws? Prairie dogs! But do you know where prairie dogs live? Or what sounds a prairie dog makes? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about guinea pigs as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Hedgehogs feel like hairbrushes. That's because they have quills. They aren't sharp. When you have a pet hedgehog, they might let you hold them. They are usually quiet and like their alone time. "Hedgies" aren't easy pets to raise. This book can really help. With easy-to-follow information about feeding, hedgehog health, how to hold one, and much more, Caring for My New Hedgehog will prepare you for this prickly pet. Part of the ongoing series How...
9) Mice
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a mouse's habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
10) Squirrels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a squirrel's habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
12) Gophers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Gophers are known for their puffy faces. They often stuff food into their cheek pouches and carry it back to their burrows. Young children will enjoy learning how gophers gather food and dig vast underground tunnels.
13) Furry Hamsters
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Teeny, meek-seeming hamsters can travel up to 8-miles in one night in the wild. As pets, they provide hours of amusement. They run tirelessly on wheels, snoop around and move sawdust about the cage, and plump up their chubby cheeks with food morsels. From playtime to feeding time, readers learn how to take care of these popular pets.
14) Groundhogs
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Learn all about groundhogs in this fun and informational text. Like all books in the My Favorite Animal Series, Groundhogs offers engaging facts and checks the reader's knowledge and comprehension throughout the book.
15) Marvelous Mice
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Mice are very active pets. They love to run, chew, and play. Beginning readers learn how to take care of these cute, lively animals with the help of easy-to-follow text. Readers discover many fun facts about pet mice including the colors of their fur and the foods they like to eat. These facts are presented alongside bright photographs of a variety of mice in action.
16) Chinchillas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Chinchillas are soft, cuddly little rodents. These adorable little critters have some interesting needs. For example, did you know that chinchillas take dust baths in volcanic ash instead of bathing in water? They're also nocturnal. This book provides readers with an in-depth look at how to care for pet chinchillas. Full-color photographs on each page keep readers engaged. Early elementary life-science topics including habitats and life cycles are...
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Did you know... - You can count 4 rats for every 1 person in the city. - Rats can have up to 12 litters of babies per year. - In 3 years, 2 rats and their offspring can produce up to 20-million descendants. Find out all sorts of interesting things about rats and enjoy a chuckle along the way.
18) Prairie Dogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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.
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Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines squirrels and discusses where city squirrels live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key squirrel behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...
20) Red Squirrels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Playful, talkative, and busy, red squirrels are surprisingly tough! Territorial of their nests and hard-earned food stashes, these squirrels work diligently to survive harsh weather and avoid dangerous predators. Young readers will love learning what's behind the chirps, screeches, and sudden scurryings of these small critters.
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