Blastoff! readers. 2, Animals of the mountains

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to mountain goats.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to mountain gorillas. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Wild yaks are built to last! High in the mountains, these large mammals use their heavy fur coats to keep warm in the cold. In this leveled title, readers will explore the many ways that wild yaks have adapted to their mountain homes.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to red pandas"--Provided by publisher.

"Bearded vultures are also called bone eaters! These . . . raptors scan the mountainsides for crunchy bones to munch. This title for young readers is full of . . . facts about how these unusual birds survive and thrive in their cold, windy home"--OCLC.

"It's not easy to be a little pika on a big mountain! These miniature mammals spend summer days building bathtub-sized haypiles to feed them through the snowy winter. Through maps, close-up photos, low-level text, and bright features highlighting adaptations, this title brings beginning readers eye-to-eye with pikas and their mountain biome"--Provided by the publisher.

Young readers will learn about one of the world's most mysterious mountain predators, the snow leopards.

The mountain lion quietly creeps toward its prey. With a pounce, it leaps 40 feet! These fearsome cats are top predators of their mountain biome.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to brown bears. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.