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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Great-horned owls earn their nickname "tiger in the sky." These fierce hunters use stealth to surprise all kinds of prey. They are even the only animals to regularly hunt skunks! Swoop into this exciting read to find out how they sharpen their hunting skills and much more.
3) Bald Eagles
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bald eagles can be seen soaring high in the sky in search of food. After spotting a potential meal, they swoop down to grab the prey with their powerful talons. Learn more about these iconic birds in this title for young students.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
American bison used to number in the millions. Large herds roamed the plains of North America. Today, thousands can still be found grazing on protected lands. Find out more about the largest land animals in North America in this informative title for young readers.
5) Pronghorn
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whether they are outsprinting a predator or completing the longest land-animal migration in North America, pronghorn show they were born to run. They can reach speeds of about 55 miles per hour! Learn more about these speedy animals in this educational title for young readers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Red-tailed hawks have excellent eyesight. These birds of prey soar high in the air, scanning open fields for small prey. When they find their target, they go into a dive and ambush their prey. Elementary students will be all eyes when they grab this informative title on red-tailed hawks.
7) Red Foxes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Red foxes get a lot of use out of their bushy tails! Called a brush, it helps them balance, communicate with other foxes, and it even keeps them warm on cold nights! See what else these sly critters are capable of in this title for young students.
8) Groundhogs
Author
Language
English
Description
Groundhogs stay cozy and safe in their burrows. Learn all about these furry mammals and their habitats in Groundhogs.
9) Gray Wolves
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In children's stories, gray wolves are often cast as villains. But these powerful predators are a vital part of North America's wilderness. Hunt down more information about these important animals in this title for young readers.
10) Mountain Lions
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mountain lions live like fugitives. These predators usually keep to themselves and try to stay in hiding. Their main goal is to keep their neighbors unsuspecting. Because the time always comes for these stealthy stalkers to pounce! In this book, kids will track an animal with many aliases.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
American bullfrogs can jump farther than 7 feet (2.1 meters)! In this leveled text, learn about the lives of North America's largest frogs, from their habitat and diet to how they grow. Features including a range map, size comparison, and status bar add visual support to aid comprehension. Young students will leap for this fun title!
12) Mountain Goats
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mountain goats reach heights few other animals can. The skilled climbers often move up 10,000-foot peaks! Their split hooves help them balance on steep slopes. And their strong legs allow them to jump between rocks many feet apart. This mountain goat profile will elevate young reader interest in nannies, billies, and kids!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Northern cardinals are bright-billed songbirds. They often turn a tree branch or bird feeder into a stage. And they always look performance-ready in their red feathers and a spiked head crest. In this title, northern cardinals debut for young readers. Will they earn a reading encore?
14) Caribou
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Caribou are the reindeer of North America! These hoofed mammals grow huge antlers on their heads every year. The most impressive antlers can measure as long as 4 feet! This book calls elementary readers to join caribou in migrating the continent's northernmost forest and tundra biomes.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
No venomous snake in North America is larger than the diamondback rattlesnake. The eastern diamondback species can stretch out to a sizable length of 8 feet! Young readers will get wrapped up in discovering the ostentatious ways diamondbacks behave in the face of predators and prey.
16) Canada Lynx
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
One thing Canada lynx are known for is their insatiable appetite for snowshoe hares. These wildcats would eat the rabbit look-alikes for every meal if they could. On average, a lynx eats one hare every two to three days! In this animal introduction, young readers will see Canada lynx at home in their habitats and on the hunt.
17) Wolves
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Language
English
Description
Wolves often hunt in packs in North America. Learn all about these furry predators and their habits in Wolves.
18) Gila Monsters
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gila monsters are as fascinating as they are elusive. Burrowed underground, these colorful carnivores hunt at dawn and eat just four times a year. Curious students will love this journey across the southwestern desert!
19) Grizzly Bears
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Despite their tough reputation and huge claws, grizzly bears would rather eat roots and berries than hunt for food. But that doesn't mean they won't attack when an animal's in their territory. Grab this title for young readers to learn more, but be careful you don't get too close!
20) Brown Bats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What if you were a bat and found food by using your ears? Brown bats use echoes to determine the location and size of their prey. Fly through the night with these nocturnal creatures in this title for young students.
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