Giant Pandas: Cuddly Bamboo Lovers

Giant Pandas: Cuddly Bamboo Lovers
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 43
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Giant pandas are animals that live in China. For many years, people couldn't decide if a panda was part of the bear family or part of the raccoon family. Now they know that they are really bears. They look like a huge, cuddly bear. They have four legs and a short, stubby tail. They also have a face that looks like a bear face. They are covered in thick fur like a bear. This fur is mostly white. However, there are black patches of fur around the panda's eyes. Their arms, legs and ears are also black. There is also a big black patch of fur around the panda's body. Find out more about this cute, cuddly animal and learn the answers to these questions: What colors other than black and white do giant pandas come in? What do many Chinese people call this bear? Can giant pandas swim? Giant pandas often eat bamboo, but what else do they eat? How big is a giant panda when it is born? Learn what a giant panda looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Manatees: Mermaids of the Sea

Manatees: Mermaids of the Sea
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 44
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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What is a manatee? A manatee is a sea creature. It looks like a large, walrus with a fat face. Even though it is huge, this animal is known for being one of the gentlest creatures in the sea. This book will introduce you to manatees and tell you many interesting facts about them, including: What do manatees eat? How many babies does a manatee mother have? Where do manatees live? Do manatees bite people? How do boats hurt manatees? Find out what a manatee looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Raccoons: Masked Robbers of the Night

Raccoons: Masked Robbers of the Night
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 25
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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They live all over North America. There may even be one living in your house! How much do you know about these wily creatures? Do you know: Do people eat raccoons? How many babies does a raccoon mother have? Where do raccoons live? Can a raccoon reach up and turn the knob to open a door? Find out what a raccoon looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.6 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Sea Stars: Stars of the Sea

Sea Stars: Stars of the Sea
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 40
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Sea stars are strange animals. They crawl along the sea floor on their spiny arms. Sea stars used to be called starfish. But they are not fish. That is why their name has now been changed to sea stars. A lot of people think sea stars only have five arms. Lots of them do. But they can have as few as four arms and as many as 18. Find out more about these strange sea creatures in this fun 15-minute book. Find out the answers to these questions: How does a sea star turn itself over? How does a sea star eat? How does a sea star breathe? What do sea stars eat? Learn what a sea star looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Frogs and Toads: In and Out of the Water

Frogs and Toads: In and Out of the Water
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 50
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Frogs are amphibians. An amphibian is an animal that spends part of its life in water and part of it on land. There are two main kinds of frogs. They are frogs and toads. Some people say that frogs have smooth skin and toads have bumpy skin. But there are some frogs with bumpy skin and some toads with smooth skin. Other people say that toads have teeth and frogs do not. But some frogs have teeth and some toads do not have teeth. In the end, there is no real way to tell the difference between a frog and a toad. Scientists look at everything about a new species. Then they decide if it should be called a frog or a toad. Find out more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions: What does it mean when a frog has bright colored skin? What two ways do frogs breathe? Can all frogs and toads jump? What shape are a frog's pupils? Learn what a frog or toad looks like, where they live, what they eat, who are their enemies, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Bighorn Sheep: World of the Mountain Walkers

Bighorn Sheep: World of the Mountain Walkers
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 39
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Bighorn sheep live on the high ledges and mountains in North America. They seem to be able to climb any Cliffside, no matter how steep. Find out more about these incredible animals, including: What do bighorn sheep eat? Do bighorn sheep really butt their heads together to fight? How long can bighorn sheep butt their heads together and fight? What happens when you move bighorn sheep to a new area and the weather turns cold? Find out what a bighorn sheep looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10. All measurements in American and metric, This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Cougars: Lions of the Mountain

Cougars: Lions of the Mountain
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 23
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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What is the difference between a cougar, a puma, and a mountain lion? How high can a cougar jump to reach a tree limb? Do cougars live alone or in groups? Do cougars catch most of what they chase? What will a cougar do if it sees a dog? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a cougar looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.9 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber

Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 41
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Elephant seals are huge animals that live part of their life on land. When I say they are huge, I mean huge. The male elephant seal can grow to be up to 16 feet (4.9 metres) long. They can weigh 6,600 pounds (3000 kilograms)! An average car weighs about 3,000 pounds (1360 kilograms). That means a male elephant seal can weigh more than two cars! That is big! Female elephant seals are only about half the size of the males. That is still a very big seal, though. Female elephant seals can be up to about 10 feet (three metres) long and weigh about 2,000 pounds (910 kilograms) Find out more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions: How long does an elephant seal stay in the water? How deep can an elephant seal dive? In what way do male elephant seals dive differently from female elephant seals? Why do elephant seals like to hang out in very deep water? In March or April elephant seals wake up to find that their mother is gone. Where did she go? Learn what an elephant seal looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Chameleons: Color Changing Lizards

Chameleons: Color Changing Lizards
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 25
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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A chameleon is a lizard, but it is a very strange lizard. They don't look like other lizards. Most lizards have long, round, skinny bodies. Chameleons have bodies that are a little flatter. They also stick up into the air. Many chameleons also have horns or bumps that stick up around their head. Some of them have small bumps and some of them have big ones. Some even have spikes that look like horns! These horns are small when they are babies. They grow larger as the chameleon gets older. Find out more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions: How far around it can a chameleon see without moving its head? What are three reasons a chameleon will change color? What is strange about the way a chameleon walks? How small is the smallest chameleon? Are chameleons endangered? Learn what a chameleon looks like, where they live, what they eat, who are their enemies, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.9 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Dolphins: Playmates of the Sea

Dolphins: Playmates of the Sea
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 39
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, gray skin. Their skin feels like rubber. The dolphin's mouth is filled with rows and rows of sharp teeth. They are made for tearing off pieces of meat. Dolphins come in different colors. Most of them are gray, but there are also dolphins that are black and white. There are even some that are all white. Find out what a dolphin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts. Ages 7 to 10. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.