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Gophers: Backyard Wildlife

Gophers: Backyard Wildlife

Author: Derek Zobel

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Young children will enjoy learning how gophers gather food and dig vast underground tunnels.

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Ages: 5-7

Read time: 5-20 mins

AR LEVEL: 1.6

LEXILE©: 420L

Ages: 5-7

Read time: 5-20 mins

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