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National Geographic Readers: Water
by Melissa Stewart
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Water is all around us; we drink it every day. In this level 3 reader, kids will learn about the water cycle, discovering how rain and snow flow into our lakes, rivers, and oceans, and later evaporate into the sky again. Vivid photography and accessible text make this book an ideal introduction to the science of water.
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National Geographic Readers: Alligators and Crocodiles
by Laura Marsh
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles-and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
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National Geographic Readers: Alien Ocean Animals (L3)
by Rosie Colosi
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Are these strange animals the stuff of nightmares or aliens from outer space? Turns out, they're real undersea animals! Find out how deep-sea creatures use bizarre and fascinating adaptations to survive in their harsh environments in this Level 3 Reader.
Journey through the depths of the ocean into the dark Midnight Zone and discover the mysterious animals that live there. Learn about how their bodies make their own light or adapt to living in low-light areas, how they hunt, what they eat, and how they keep themselves safe from predators.
National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading has proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's books author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.
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National Geographic Readers: Buzz Aldrin (L3)
by Kitson Jazynka
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Blast off and experience humankind's first steps on the moon in this new biography about Buzz Aldrin. You'll learn about astronaut Aldrin's life - his childhood, his work on NASA's Apollo 11 mission, and his dream to get humans to Mars.
This biography tells a true hero's story. In addition to running text about his remarkable life and achievements, readers will find fun facts, quotes from Aldrin, and lots of amazing photographs. It's sure to captivate kids interested in history, famous people, and space exploration.
National Geographic Readers' expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents and educators. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids reading on their own. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's book author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.
This biography is timed to release in advance of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and Buzz Aldrin's historic expedition.
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National Geographic Readers: Night Sky
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Kids will learn all about the night sky, from the moon to constellations to planets, in this new National Geographic Reader. The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for beginning readers.
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National Geographic Readers: Climb, Koala!
by Jennifer Szymanski
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Spend a day with the funny and adorable koala! Young readers will learn all about the basic behavior and habitats of these amazing animals. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and a wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts, helping them expand their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Whales
by Laura Marsh
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Over the course of their 70-year lifespan, sperm whales will easily travel the circumference of the Earth in search of food and the need to breed and find a mate. Males will travel as far north as the Bering Sea and as far south as Antarctica in order to find enough food to sustain their ways of live-up to 700 squid a day! Along the way, these massive beasts battle 30-feet-long giant squids, and each other, to sustain their ways of life.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
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National Geographic Readers: Robots
by Melissa Stewart
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists of tomorrow!
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National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Elephants
by Laura Marsh
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
This exciting reader follows the story of the longest and the most demanding elephant migration on the planet. Living at the furthest corners of the hot and dry Sahara Desert, the very margins of where elephants can survive, hundreds of these great creatures make a dangerous but necessary journey as their main source of food and water dries up and they must go in search of more. Battling 120-degree heat, sandstorms, and fierce thunderstorms, these amazing animals travel 35 miles a day in a race against time in search of the bare essentials of life.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Readers: Trucks
by Wil Mara
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Who can resist trucks? They're loud. They're complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad. Trucks! has many cool images of the trucks we know and love. There are also curiosities like the $3 million mining truck that's "like driving a house." This level 1 text is revved up with sound words and images to steer young readers on the road to reading success.
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National Geographic Readers: Llamas (L1)
by Maya Myers
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Learn all about the fascinating lives of llamas-including what they eat, where they live, how they help people, and their behavior in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers.
National Geographic Kids Readers have been a hit in the beginning reader category, and this book builds on that success with the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest topics, such as llamas, that has proved to be a winning formula with kids.
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National Geographic Readers: Swing Sloth!
Explore the Rain Forest
by Susan B. Neuman
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
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National Geographic Readers: Slither, Snake!
by Shelby Alinsky
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Meet different kinds of snakes! Find out where they live and what they do. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups-helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Day and Night
by Shira Evans
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
During the day, the sun shines, birds tweet, and bees buzz. Earth is awake! But what happens at night? The moon -- and a whole new group of animals come out to play! Adult and child readers can cuddle up and read aloud and learn together in this new "you read, I read" co-reader format, vetted by early reading expert Susan B. Neuman.
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National Geographic Readers: Sleep, Bear!
by Shelby Alinsky
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Follow a bear cub and its family as they prepare to hibernate for the winter. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Tadpole to Frog (L1/Co-reader)
by Shira Evans
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Caterpillar to butterfly, tadpole to frog-some creatures take growing up to a whole new level!
Learn all about how animals grow and change in this leveled Co-reader, perfect for parents and kids to read together. Through vibrant, adorable images and expert-vetted text, you'll glimpse some of the most amazing metamorphoses in the natural world. Kids will see a tadpole transform into a frog, watch a caterpillar become a butterfly, and learn how a nymph becomes a dragonfly.
National Geographic Kids Readers have been a hit in the beginning reader category, and this book builds upon that success with a new approach-parents and children reading together. With the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest subjects that has proved to be a winning formula with kids, National Geographic Co-readers provide one page of adult read-aloud and one page of kid read-aloud text on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience.
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National Geographic Readers: Sharks!
100 Fun Facts About These Fin-Tastic Fish
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Sharp teeth and pointy fins-look out! It's a shark! Learn all about these fascinating predators in this jam-packed Level 3 Fact Reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 200 books in the series from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series. From great whites and sawfish to hammerheads and tasseled wobbegongs, sharks rule Earth's oceans. Discover all about their incredible hunting skills, amazing teeth, awesome adaptations, and more in this accessible collection of 100 weird-but-true facts and engaging text. Learn about angel sharks that can kill prey in one-tenth of a second, Greenland sharks that can live for more than 400 years, lantern sharks that glow in the dark, and more wild stuff about one of the world's most feared, fascinating, and vital-to-the eocosystem's creatures. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This Level 3 text provides accessible information for animal-loving kids beginning to read independently-perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! About the series: This high-interest, educationally vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they've learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience.
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National Geographic Readers: Animals That Change Color (L2)
by Libby Romero
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
What do chameleons, octopuses, and arctic foxes all have in common? They change color! Meet amazing animals that alter their appearances in this Level 2 reader.
Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations.
National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
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National Geographic Readers: Goats
Level 1
by Rose Davidson
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Meet the original greatest of all time animal: the GOAT! Learn all about goats from what they look like, where they live, how they grow up and what they eat (hint: it's NOT tin cans!) in this sweet Level 1 Reader on one of the cutest animals on the planet! This Level 1 Reader introduces kids to the different goats of the world. From the furry Angora goat to the Grison's striped goat, early readers discover a goat's different body parts from their horns to their hooves to their amazing abilities to climb rocky cliffs and hop from rock to rock! This book is a great introduction to the biology of these adorable furry animals! National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This level 1 text provides accessible information for kids just beginning to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! There's no kidding around with this Level 1 Reader that filled with cool facts, hilarious jokes, and funny photos all about goats!
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National Geographic Readers: Jump Pup!
by Susan B. Neuman
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Come along as little puppy goes out exploring in the world. Along the way he meets new friends, big and small, and sees amazing sites, but can't wait to get back home to mom. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
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National Geographic Readers: Wolves
by Laura Marsh
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
They run in packs, stalk their prey, and howl at the moon. And no matter where you are-they're always lurking somewhere nearby. Wolves, the predatory puppy dogs of the wild, are feared and loved by people everywhere. But are they misunderstood?
In this fascinating level 2 reader, you'll learn that there's much more to being a wolf than most people could ever believe. Did you know that each pack has a pecking order? That wolves can "talk" to each other using body language? Or that they're actually not out to attack humans, they usually leave people well enough alone? Full of incredible photographs and interesting information, Wolves will appeal to all kids.
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National Geographic Readers: Race Day!
by Gail Tuchman
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The driver zips up her jumpsuit and squeezes through her racecar window. Engines rev. Tires SCREECH and SQUEAL...and they're off! Around and around the cars go VVVRRRROMMMMM! Pit stops! CRASHES! POPPED tires! Race to the finish line...and the checkered flag SNAPS down. Race day roars into life in this breathless book.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Readers: Play, Kitty!
by Shira Evans
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Pounce! Follow a little kitten through its day to learn all about these young cats. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups-helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Erupt! 100 Fun Facts About Volcanoes (L3)
by Joan Marie Galat
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Kids will burst with excitement as they learn all about the science and wonder of volcanoes in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of volcanoes, all around the world-and even some that are out of this world! The Facts Readers series bridges the gap between short, digestible knowledge nuggets and informative sustained reading.
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National Geographic Readers: Ink! (L3)
100 Fun Facts About Octopuses, Squid, and More
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Meet cuttlefish that can camouflage themselves, octopuses that outsmart their predators, and squid that patrol the deep in this cool fact-filled reader.
Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about cephalopods, from inking, to hunting, to coconut carrying. Squish along with squid, camouflage with cuttlefish, and marvel at magnificent octopuses. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool animal info, this Level 3 Reader explores the incredible world of cephalopods.
National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers-with a bonus of 100 fun facts sprinkled throughout! A fact roundup at the end of each book lets kids review what they've learned. (Plus, they can impress their friends with their animal expertise!)
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National Geographic Readers: Animal Superpowers
Level 2
by Andrea Silen
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Some animals have incredible skills that are almost like superpowers, from ultrafast speeds, to superstrength, to clever camouflage!
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National Geographic Readers: Mars
by Elizabeth Carney
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colorful book packed with amazing imagery. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
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National Geographic Readers: Whales (Pre-Reader)
by Jennifer Szymanski
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Learn all about these large and majestic ocean-dwelling mammals, from humpback whales to blue whales to belugas! This early reader from National Geographic Kids is full of information about whales from around the world and covers where they live, what they eat, how they stay safe, and more.
Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Forest Babies (Pre-Reader)
by Elizabeth Carney
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
What cute baby animals will you find in the forest? Come meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, and even a baby owl in this sweet pre-reader! Young readers will learn all about North American forests and the super cute baby animals that live there. Find out what these forest babies eat, where they live with their families, and how they learn and play. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the animal world. New readers will want to read Forest Babies over and over again as they discover the cutest baby animals and a love of reading. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 3 to 5 and up to a kindergarten grade level Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images A vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity that introduces kids to new words and conceptsPraise for National Geographic Readers: "Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats." - Maggie Reagan, Booklist Explore more National Geographic Readers: National Geographic Readers: In the Pond (Pre-Reader) National Geographic Readers: In the Desert (Pre-Reader) National Geographic Readers: Whales (Pre-Reader) National Geographic Readers: A Zebra's Day (Pre-Reader)
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National Geographic Readers: At the Beach
by Shira Evans
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Take a stroll along the beach. What do you see? Young readers will learn all about the beach and the animals that call it home in this fun pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts -- helping them expand their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Dinosaurs
by Kathleen Zoehfeld
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth-maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
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National Geographic Readers: In the Ocean (L1/Co-reader)
by Jennifer Szymanski
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Dive into the waves and under the sea to meet the unique, amazing, and totally weird creatures that call the ocean home!
Whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and fish galore--you'll encounter all these incredible creatures and more in this early reader, designed for parents and children to read together.
National Geographic Kids Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginning reader category, and this book builds upon that success with a new approach--parents and children reading together. With the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest subjects that has proved to be a winning formula with kids, National Geographic Co-Readers provide one page of adult-read-aloud and one page of kid-read-aloud text on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience. Inside you'll find expert-vetted text, stunning images, and activities that help kids understand the concepts and vocabulary words in each book.
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National Geographic Readers: Hello, Penguin! (Pre-reader)
by Kathryn Williams
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Meet amazing penguins from all around the world! Young readers will learn about penguins big and small in this new pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups - helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Pandas
by Anne Schreiber
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
The whole world loves panda bears. Everyone loves to watch them play, climb, cuddle, and chew. But careful, they can scratch too-just look at that tree! Pandas live in wild places very far away, and they are the STAR ATTRACTIONS of every zoo that keeps them safe and well, all over the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Roar! 100 Facts About African Animals (L3)
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Explore the amazing animals of Africa! Travel through the savanna, jungle, and desert to meet lions, elephants, giraffes, and more animals in this leveled reader about the most popular African safari animals that's perfect for advanced readers.
Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of animal info, this Level 3 Reader tours the diverse grasslands, watering holes, rain forests, and deserts of Africa. Get up close to some of the most amazing animals in Africa, including big cats, crocs, pangolins, hippos, rhinos, elephants, and more. Find out how fast a cheetah can sprint, how much a croc can fit in its massive jaws, and more wild stuff. Kids also get an introduction to the importance of animal conservation.
National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers--with a bonus of 100 fun facts sprinkled throughout! A fact roundup at the end of each book lets kids review what they've learne.
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National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Butterflies
by Laura Marsh
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
The monarch butterfly, one of the most seemingly delicate of all of nature's animals, proves to be one of the toughest in this reader. Making the yearly trip from the Northern United States and Canada to the Oyamel forest of Mexico is no easy task, and it takes five generations of butterflies in order to do so. Battling cold temperatures and the threat of starvation, these beautiful insects complete an almost 3,000 mile journey over the course of two months, only to have to turn and around and head back home.
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National Geographic Readers: Stripes and Spots (Pre-Reader)
by Rose Davidson
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Some animals have stripes. Some have spots. And some have both! Explore the difference between spots and stripes as you meet many animals with marvelous markings. Stripes are long and spots are round, but there's so much more to them than that! In this adorable Pre-Reader, see how a baby okapi follows its mom's stripes to travel through the forest. Learn how giraffes can tell each other apart by their differently shaped spots. Discover how deer, emu, and tigers use the patterns on their bodies to hide in their environment, and more. Perfect for kids who are ready to read with an adult, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the animal world. New readers will want to read Stripes and Spots over and over again, as they begin to recognize some of the awesome patterns on animals' skin or fur
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National Geographic Readers: Hoot, Owl!
by Shelby Alinsky
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
This pre-reader uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The humorous and fun information about one of nature's most intriguing animals makes this new reading experience a treat.
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National Geographic Readers: T. Rex
Level 1
by Andrea Silen
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
RAWR! It's a Tyrannosaurus rex! Learn all about one of the biggest, baddest dinosaurs ever to stalk the planet. Giant teeth! Crushing bite! Slicing claws! And … feathers? Scientists have unearthed new knowledge about the king of the dinosaurs, and now you can, too. Travel back in time to the Mesozoic forests to meet the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn how their bodies were perfectly adapted for hunting, how T. rex parents guarded their nests, and just how much meat they could guzzle down in a single bite. Then explore some of the fascinating fossils-including Sue and Scotty-that have helped scientists make important discoveries (for example, T. rex may not have roared at all!). National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This level 1 text provides accessible information for kids just beginning to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! With stunning artwork, incredible information, and all reviewed by a National Geographic paleontologist, this book will amaze young readers with the latest facts about this perennial favorite creature. About the series: This high-interest, educationally vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they've learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience. Praise for National Geographic Readers: "Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats."
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National Geographic Readers: Let's Go! (Pre-reader)
by Aubre Andrus
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Cars that ZOOM! Trains that ZIP! Planes that speed through the sky. This energizing early reader from National Geographic introduces kids to the many modes of transportation.
Kids love to read about things that go. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic Readers: Vikings (L2)
by Libby Romero
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Meet the seafaring adventurers, storytellers, and famous figures of Norse history in this new Leveled Reader, perfect for independent readers and kids who love learning about ancient cultures.
Learn how the Vikings lived, worked, and played (...and pillaged!). Explore the rich history, culture, mythology and newest findings of the ever interesting Viking world.
National Geographic Readers' expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for kids ready to read on their own. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's books author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.
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National Geographic Readers: Queen Elizabeth II
Level 3
by Mary Quattlebaum
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN! Visit castles, meet princes and princesses, attend a royal wedding, and travel the world through the story of Queen Elizabeth II of England. This Level 3 Reader tells the true story of a girl who never thought she would be queen. Readers meet Princess Elizabeth as a child playing with her favorite corgis and pony and follow the young woman who assumes the throne at age 25 and becomes one of the most famous, and longest reigning, queens in history. National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the leveled reader category, and this book follows upon that success with the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to the high-interest biographies that has proved to be a winning formula with kids. The level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. In this real-life fairy tale, explore the early life, coronation, and years of service and achievements of one of the world's most loved and respected monarchs. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 7 to 9 Beautiful and engaging photos Fun approach to high-interest biographies Praise for National Geographic Readers: "Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats." - Maggie Reagan, Booklist Explore more National Geographic Readers Biographies: National Geographic Readers: Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Level 3) National Geographic Readers: Buzz Aldrin (Level 3) National Geographic Readers: Alexander Hamilton (Level 3) National Geographic Readers: Cleopatra (Level 3)
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National Geographic Readers: Kamala Harris (Level 2)
by Tonya K. Grant
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Explore one of the most powerful and highest-ranking female figures in American history with this biography of Vice President Kamala Harris in this Level 2 reader. On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris made history. That day, she became the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected as Vice President of the United States. Young readers will learn about Harris's childhood, her early career, and her journey that led to winning the vice presidency. This early reader also explores how Harris devoted her life to helping others, from serving as the Attorney General of California, to being elected as a U.S. Senator, to working alongside President Joe Biden on the campaign trail and in the White House. The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. Explore Harris's life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way to becoming a barrier-breaking leader and an inspiration to young people everywhere. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 5 to 8 Engaging and brilliant historical images sourced by National Geographic Fun approach to high-interest biographiesAbout the series: This high-interest, educationally-vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they've learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience.
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National Geographic Readers: Wolverines (L3)
by Melissa Stewart
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Superhero and comic book force? Sure, but also a real-life animal! Find out in this Level 3 Reader how fierce wolverines, who are expert survivors, can be even more fantastic than those in movies and graphic novels.
Journey through harsh cold and rugged mountain ranges to see how wolverines take down prey, raise their young, and live in one of the world's harshest environments. Learn about how their bodies adapt for survival, and about the animal's challenges in a warming world.
National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading has proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents and educators. Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for fluent readers. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's books author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.
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National Geographic Readers: Reptiles
Level 1
by Jennifer Szymanski
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Find out about snakes, crocodiles, lizards, turtles, and other reptiles in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids.
Learn about your favorite scaly, cold-blooded animals. Find out where they live, what they eat, why they shed their skin, and more.
National Geographic readers have been a hit in the beginning reader category, and this book builds upon that success with a new approach--parents and children reading together. With the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest subjects that has proved to be a winning formula with kids, National Geographic Co-readers provide one page of adult read-aloud and one page of kid read-aloud text on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience.
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National Geographic Readers: Meerkats
by Laura Marsh
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Welcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food. Kids will be mesmerized by wonderful photographs and inviting text. This level 1 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text that will help kids learn about these cute critters and the power of teamwork!
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National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Amazing Animal Journeys
by Laura Marsh
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Every year like clockwork, animals both big and small are driven by a natural instinct to move, in order to survive. On both land and sea, they fight the odds and the forces of nature to breed, feed, or lead and carry on for future generations. This reader is an introduction to the treacherous trek of the zebra, walrus, and Christmas Island red crab to overcome obstacles that include hungry cheetahs, stinging yellow crazy ants, and even their fellow species to make the often impossible journey of their lives.
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National Geographic Kids Readers: Bugs (Pre-reader)
by Shira Evans
Part of the National Geographic Kids Readers series
Young readers learn all about insects in this new Pre-reader from National Geographic Kids.
Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world. Along with brilliant photos and a fun approach to reading, National Geographic Readers are a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators.