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1) Termites
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Termites don't just chew through wood; they eat it. That means a home, a tree house, or a tree can be a gigantic snack for a colony of termites. Unfortunately, when a colony decides a building is a perfect place to live, it can be hard to kick out these unwanted guests. This book, including graphic organizers and close-up photographs, offers an in-depth look at a termite colony and the different kinds of termites needed to keep a colony functioning....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Carpenter ants don't make houses; they chew right through them. These tiny creatures mean big trouble if they choose a person's house or another structure as a perfect place to make their home. Readers are invited into a carpenter ant colony to learn how each ant has a job to do. They'll learn what people do to keep these insects away as well as the role they play in their native environments. Graphic organizers, fact boxes, and vivid photographs...
3) Beavers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Beavers might not be very large animals, but they can wipe out whole forests. Beavers need certain trees for sustenance and lodging, but that can mean widespread destruction throughout their habitats, including flooding. However, beavers have a positive role to play in nature, too. They allow certain kinds of trees and animals to thrive. Readers will discover many more fun facts about these rodents, such as how their orange teeth are covered in iron....
4) Locusts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Just the mention of locusts can strike fear into the heart of a farmer. Locust plagues wreak havoc on crops and have been the cause of millions of people going hungry. This book examines the life of a locust and what happens to cause a swarm to form. Locust swarms can contain trillions of insects and cover hundreds of miles of land, so locust control is essential to countries dependent on crops. This book offers both historical and scientific information...
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