Blastoff! Readers Level 3

Dinosaurs, the world's most notorious reptiles, became extinct a long time ago. However, their cold-blooded, scaly reptile relatives still creep around today. While people no longer have to… More →

Members of the insect class often get a bad rap. People swat at them, stomp on them, and go to great lengths to repel them. Though some insects are pests that spread disease, many are… More →

The largest animal alive is a mammal. It's the 150-ton blue whale. This whale is not only large but also loud—louder than a jet engine! Turn the pages of this book to learn about the… More →

One of the most common snakes in the world, the adder is the only snake to live in the Arctic Circle. Burrowing away in winter and basking in the spring sun, adders make their homes in… More →

These venomous snakes get their name from the tiger stripes on their long bodies. Most common in Australia, tiger snakes live in coastal areas, wetlands, and creeks. Discover more about this… More →

Known for its fierce attitude, the bull snake is very defensive when threatened. Its main method of defense is to move its tail quickly in leaves and flatten its head so it looks like a… More →

Did you know that a krait’s venom is 16 times more dangerous than a cobra’s? Found throughout Asia, kraits slither in grasslands and jungles, paralyzing prey with their venom. Eager readers… More →

A turtle sensing danger will pull its head, legs, and tail inside of its shell. This book teaches children about the life cycle of a turtle. Young readers will learn how turtles hatch from… More →

Weighing around 1,300 pounds, an adult dairy cow produces about 90 glasses of milk every day! Young readers will learn the different stages of a cow’s life cycle, watching as calves grow into More →

Did you know that rat snakes can see better at night than most other snakes? Their vision helps them catch insects, rodents, and other prey. Explore the many habitats of rat snakes, what rat… More →

Roosters attract hens by strutting around and showing off their brilliant feathers. This book introduces children to the cycle of a chicken’s life, explaining how a chick hatches from an egg… More →

Living in parts of the Eastern United States, copperheads are named after the orange-brown color of their bodies. Students will learn about the diet, habitats, and physical characteristics of More →