Parrot Genius
And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents
by Moira Rose Donohue
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
A pig that does math tricks. A parrot that seems to know what she's saying. A flying pig ... um, pug. These animals know what it means to be in the spotlight. Meet Mudslinger the superstar pig, Einstein the parrot genius, and Otis the skydiving dog. Read the stories of these three amazing animal superstars in Parrot Genius
Diving With Sharks!
And More True Stories of Extreme Adventures
by Margaret Gurevich
read by Rachel Music
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Fans of Shark Week, Sharknado, and all things shark-related will want to sink their teeth into this exciting shark-infested chapter book. Join real-life cave divers, extreme photographers, and researchers as they brave thrilling undersea adventures! Kids who are familiar with the popular National Geographic Kids Chapters line are sure to be on the edge of their seats over these new totally true tales of adventure and survival.
Tiger in Trouble!
And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues
by Kelly Milner Halls
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Follow the journey of Nitro, a tiger kept in captivity in Kansas. His story starts when the county sheriff visits the Kansas property and decides to confiscate all big cats from their owner. Lions are sent to Detroit zoo and Nitro and his friend Apache to the Carolina tiger rescue. As Nitro adjusts to his new home, things go terribly wrong.
Courageous Canine
And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes
by Kelly Milner Halls
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
In Courageous Canine, you'll read three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphins that saved swimmers from the most powerful predator on the planet; and two gorillas that proved just how alike apes and humans really are. Follow along on their incredible adventures as these awesome animals save the day!
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Scrapes With Snakes
True Stories of Adventures with Animals
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Join National Geographic expert and TV personality Brady Barr on some wild adventures with snakes! Readers won't believe their eyes as they read Barr's hilarious-and completely true!-accounts of his interactions with some of the biggest, weirdest, and craziest snakes on Earth. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.
Rascally Rabbits!
And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly
by Aline Alexander Newman
read by Rachel Music
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
These bunnies may look adorable, but there's more than meets the eye! In Rascally Rabbits!, meet some rabbits that cause nothing but trouble, a rescue pup who will eat ANYTHING, and a sneaky bear with a taste for treats. Readers won't stop laughing as they read these hilarious-and completely true!-stories. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.
Together Forever!
True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships
by Mary Quattlebaum
read by Rachel Music
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them Where can you find a dog on wheels and a fluffy chicken that work together at a veterinarian’s office? What about Mr. G the goat and Jellybean the donkey, two inseparable friends? Or dog and cheetah BFFs? Look no further! Together Forever! tells three heartwarming tales of unlikely animal friendships that prove love knows no species. These true stories will amaze, inspire, and make you say Awww.
Best Friends Forever
And More True Stories of Animal Friendships
by Amy Shields
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
This is the first in a line of four books within the "National Geographic Kids Chapters" series that explore unexpected animal bonds. In this book you'll meet four unlikely pairings, including Billy and Lilly. Billy the boxer adopted Lilly the goat when she was abandoned by her mother. Billy and Lilly are rarely apart since Billy has taken on the role of Lilly's protector, caretaker, and constant companion. This and the other stories in this book will enchant readers and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestible for a hesitant reader.
Terrier Trouble!
And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly
by Candice Ransom
read by Rachel Music
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them Peepers the emu may look innocent, but he has a seriously dark secret. He's a thief! And he's not the only animal giving humans a hard time. Atticus, a mischievous cat, has a taste for trouble ... and anything he can sink his teeth into. And don't even think about leaving Coco the Westie pup alone in a motel room. Read all these hilarious, true tales of animals causing chaos in Terrier Trouble!
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Monster Fish!
True Stories of Adventures with Animals
by Zeb Hogan
read by Joseph Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
For Zeb Hogan, bigger is better - especially when it comes to fish. From sawfish to alligator gars to giant stingrays, Zeb's on a mission to save the world's freshwater giants. In this cool Chapter book, you'll join Zeb on amazing - and TRUE - adventures with supersize swimmers.
Rhino Rescue!
And More Amazing True Stories of Saving Animals
by Clare Hodgson Meeker
read by Rachel Music
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them On a sunny beach in Hawaii, a monk seal bobs in the water. She doesn't look healthy. Honey Girl needs rescuing. Half a world away, National Geographic Explorers Beverly and Dereck Joubert are planning a rescue of their own-they have come up with a daring plan to save Africa's rhinos. Far from the hot plains of Africa, two Siberian tiger cubs wander out of their forest home. Travel the world in Rhino Rescue! to meet some incredible animals and the caring people who save them
Kangaroo to the Rescue!
And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes
by Moira Rose Donohue
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
National Geographic Kids is back with another installment in the Animal Heroes line of National Geographic Chapters books. Get ready to meet more amazing, medal-worthy critters in this action-packed collection, including a kangaroo to the rescue! Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.
Animal Superstars
And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents
by Aline Alexander Newman
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
This entertaining and humorous chapter book will feature animals who can perform amazing acts like riding motocross, foretelling the weather, and playing a guitar. These stories will enchant readers and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestible for a hesitant reader. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Horse Escape Artist
And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly
by Ashlee Brown Blewett
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Some animals have a mind of their own. This is certainly the case for Mariska the horse escape artist, Milkshake the charging cow, and Pony the runaway goat! When these animals put their mind to something, they can't be stopped--especially when they are causing mischief. In "Horse Escape Artist!," you'll find out how these determined animals caused chaos in three hilarious stories.
Ape Escapes
And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly
by Aline Alexander Newman
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
In this book you'll meet three naughty animals, including Fu Manchu, the orangutan escape artist. Fu Manchu lived at the Omaha Zoo and would routinely break out of his habitat to explore the zoo on a nice day. Zookeepers were baffled as to how the ape was escaping, until one day they caught him in the act. Fu Manchu knew how to pick locks. Not only that, he had created his own tool that he used to pick the locks with, which he would store in his mouth so as not to be found out. This and two other charming stories will engage readers and leave them wondering if humans are really the smartest animals.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: White Water!
True Stories of Extreme Adventures!
by Brenna Maloney
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
From hippo attacks on the Okavango River to Chitina headwaters in Alaska, this chapter book is full of raging rivers and thrilling adventures. With gripping - and TRUE - stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, White Water! will have you on the edge of your canoe- er seat. Perfect for all readers who love an exciting, real-life, adrenaline-fueled drama. Author bio: By day, Brenna Maloney is an award-winning journalist. By night, she stays up late writing stories and eating entirely too many Junior Mints. She is a long-time editor for the Washington Post and National Geographic.
The Whale Who Won Hearts
And More True Stories of Adventures with Animals
by Brian Skerry
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Follow an underwater wildlife photographer on four real-life adventures as he photographs leatherback sea turtles, harp seals, a whale named Wilma, and some gray reef sharks
Rock Stars!
True Stories of Extreme Rock Climbing Adventures
by Steve Bramucci
read by Jennette Selig
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Incredible stories about explorers and their amazing adventures From Yosemite National Park to the towering Himalaya, no mountain is too high for these extreme rock climbers! With gripping and TRUE stories of incredible adventures, Rock Stars! takes readers on three amazing journeys of ultimate survival perfect for all readers who love thrilling, real-life, adrenaline-fueled tales.
Hoot, Hoot, Hooray! And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues
by Ashlee Brown Blewett
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down. National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, exciting, full-color true stories-just right to carry in backpacks, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Dog on a Bike
And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents!
by Moira Rose Donohue
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, Amazing Animals, we bring you three heartwarming tales of animals with incredible talents, including the stories of Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the otter who shoots hoops! Written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to devour the book page-by-page, these action-packed stories will leave readers thirsty for more.
Danger on the Mountain!
True Stories of Extreme Adventures
by Kitson Jazynka
read by Nick Walther
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Accomplished outdoor explorer Gregg Treinish loves adventure! Whether it's spending two years hiking the remote and perilously high Andes Mountains or coming face to face with wolverines, lynx, and bears, Gregg always knows where the action is. With gripping-and totally true-stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, this book will have you on the edge of your seat.
Lucky Leopards
And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues
by Aline Alexander Newman
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Lucky Leopards, true and inspiring stories of daring animal rescues that will engage and enchant readers of all ages. Packed with full-color photography, and written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to keep turning pages, these heart-warming stories will leave kids hungry for more of the animal "awwww" factor.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Hero Dogs
True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes!
by Mary Quattlebaum
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Calling all dog lovers! Join the adventure as National Geographic Kids Chapters presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of canine heroism. From Glory the bloodhound, who saves lost pets, to terriers who help raise orphaned hippos, these brave pups are sure to inspire young animal lovers.
Crocodile Encounters
And More True Stories of Adventures with Animals
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Follow along with National Geographic explorer Brady Barr as he crawls into a muddy hole just barely big enough for his shoulders, and comes face to face with thirteen crocodiles! Laugh out loud as you learn how to catch a crocodile using shoe laces and underpants. Read in anticipation to find out what happens when you put a 600-lb crocodile on an airplane in just a flimsy wooden crate. These action-packed stories and more will engage readers and inspire them to go out and explore their own world. Stories include: - "Undercover Croc," in which Brady "becomes a crocodile," by donning a specially-designed protective croc suit, and infiltrates a group of Nile crocodiles in Tanzania. - "Toy Story," in which he uses (and loses) a radio-controlled car with video camera, in a hilarious failed attempt to capture a Nile crocodile in South Africa. - "Deep Dark Den"--in an attempt to relocate a group of crocodiles causing problems to neighboring villagers in Costa Rica, Brady finds himself underground in a deep muddy hole with thirteen angry crocs. - "Croc in a Box," Brady tries to move a giant, troublesome croc from Uganda safely to an American zoo, but discovers the croc is much stronger than the "sturdy wooden box" that has been built to contain him. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Living With Wolves!
True Stories of Adventures with Animals
by Jamie Dutcher
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Imagine living with a pack of wolves! For National Geographic wildlife documentarians Jim and Jamie Dutcher, that dream came true. Join the Dutchers as they discover what life is like among wolves in the western wilderness. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers will be howling for more.
Adventure Cat!
And More True Stories of Amazing Cats!
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
Join three fantastic felines as they embark on the adventures of their (nine) lives in this colorful Chapters book, filled with photos and fun facts. Meet Dusty, a Siamese cat who gives the phrase "cat burglar" new meaning. Take to the seas with Skatty, a sailor and cat hero. And trek across the United States with Vladimir, a real-life cat explorer! These amazing-and TRUE-stories are sure to keep cat lovers and adventure fans on the edge of their seats.
Dog Finds Lost Dolphins
And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes
by Elizabeth Carney
read by Johnny Heller
Part of the National Geographic Kids Chapters series
The first in a line of Animal Rescues chapter books, Dog Finds Lost Dolphins will be a tale you'll not soon forget. In this charming and awe-inspiring story you'll meet Cloud, the black lab with a nose for rescue. She's the only dog certified to sniff out stranded dolphins. Cloud can sniff out a dolphin over a mile off the coast of the Florida Keys. She's even become friends with them, waiting on the dock for them to pop up and give her a kiss. This and two more amazing stories are so engaging, readers will never want to put the book down! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
