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1) Insects
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English
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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 actually helpers, pollinating plants and eating other insects that wreak havoc. Investigate the world of insects and discover that many are a class act!
2) Millipedes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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These critters inhabit the dark, damp corners of the world. They live underneath rocks, logs, and leaves. When disturbed, you may see a wave-like motion of legs, or perhaps smell the disgusting odor as they curl into a ball. Learn all the facts of this invertebrate in this beginner book.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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For monarch butterflies, the crisp air of fall signals a time for change. Along with the changing colors of the trees, the skies are filled with these bright orange insects as they make their way to warmer weather. Monarchs' delicate wings help them glide with the southern wind during their migration to Mexico. This book contains vibrant photos and marked maps allow readers to become immersed in the lives of monarch butterflies.
4) Termites
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Much like ants, termites live a busy life. Given a certain role within the colony, each bug is a contributor. Feeding on dead plant matter, rotten soil and wood, these insects help the circle of life. Read all about what it is to be a termite in this beginner book.
5) Fire Ants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Beware of their bite! Equipped to harm plants, animals, and people, fire ants are aggressive. Victims will tell you their bite stings and leaves a noticeable mark. Anything that disturbs a fire ant's mound will be attacked. Learn all about these busy workers in this interesting title for young students.
6) Mealworms
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Unlike the name suggests mealworms are not worms. These insects are the larvae of darkling beetles! In this early stage of life, mealworms clean up after others. They scavenge for leftovers, and eat, eat, eat! This fact-filled title is sure to satisfy the beginning readers' appetite for all that is creepy and crawly.
7) Scorpions
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Scorpions are about as adaptable as they come. Able to slow its metabolism rate, they can survive on one meal per year if food is scarce. Such skill promotes survival in even the toughest environments. Emergent readers will be hungry for more bug books after engaging with this title.
8) Centipedes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This one-hundred-legged insect has been around for nearly 400 million years. Creepy crawly centipedes share roots with lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish. Scurry along in this informative title for beginning readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Hailing from the island of Madagascar, these bugs are unique. Complete with horns for courting and holes for hissing, the roaches are sure to creep you out. Thankfully, hissing cockroaches keep to their forest floor and do not disturb homes. Find out more facts in this fun title for young readers.
10) Tarantulas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Packed with less of a punch than your typical honeybee, tarantula bites are merely harmless to humans. Their large, fuzzy bodies and legs send some squirming, but these bugs are quite misunderstood. Get educated on the life of these arachnids in this enlightening title for starter readers.
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