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1) Squirrels
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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.
2) Turtles
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Kids know a turtle carries its home on its back, but what else does a pet turtle need? This low-level title introduces the needs of pet turtles, from heat lamps to favorite foods, through supportive text and crisp photos. Features highlight popular pet turtle species and reinforce text with labels and diagrams. Young students just starting to read independently will love learning about these favorite pets in this engaging title.
3) Lizards
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Lizards are a great option for kids looking for a unique pet! This low-level title introduces beginning readers to the basic needs of these scaly pets through playful photos and simple text. Simple features highlight favorite foods, different kinds of pet lizards, and supplies needed. Are you ready for a pet lizard?
4) Hamsters
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Hamsters are famous for running on their wheels. But what else do these furry pets like to do? In this title, beginning readers can learn all about the lives and care of these popular first pets through simple, predictable text and vibrant photos. A diagram showcases a hamster home, while labeled photos highlight different kinds of hamsters to engage and support young readers as they practice independent reading.
5) Octopuses
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Octopuses are amazing underwater animals! They can change color, walk on their arms, and shoot ink! This title for beginning readers introduces basic facts about octopuses through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features introduce kinds of octopuses and octopus diets to support the text and engage readers who are new to independent reading.
6) Jellyfish
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Jellyfish float gracefully through oceans around the world. Beginning readers can learn about these fascinating animals through literacy-focused text and vibrant photos. Simple features highlight different species and favorite foods. This colorful title will give students new to independent reading the right start!
7) Sea Stars
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Sea stars can regrow parts of their own bodies! This beginning title explores these fascinating creatures, from their body parts to their favorite foods. Simple, approachable text paired with bright photos allow for an easy introduction to reading, while features highlight different species and help clarify and reinforce text through diagrams and labels. This fun title will help beginning readers shine!
8) Crabs
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Scuttling on the beach or across the seafloor, crabs are ocean animals on the move! This introductory title highlights basic facts about these crustaceans, from what they eat to how they molt. Supportive text filled with sight words pairs with crisp photography to make an easy yet engaging experience for readers who are just starting out. Simple features highlight different species and favorite foods of these ocean creatures in this exciting title....
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