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  • National Geographic Readers: Turtles

    Laura Marsh

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 12, 2016)
    Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles. This level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
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  • National Geographic Readers: Lions

    Laura Marsh

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Roar with lions in this exciting reader. Through beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these majestic big cats. This level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
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  • National Geographic Kids Readers: Bugs

    Shira Evans

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, May 15, 2018)
    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.
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  • National Geographic Readers: Elephants

    Avery Hurt

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 13, 2016)
    Stomp around the African savanna, run around the forests of India, take a mud bath, and more as you learn all about elephants! Adult and child readers can learn together in this new Level 1 co-reader from National Geographic Kids, full of engaging photos and fun facts.
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  • National Geographic Readers: Meteors

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Blast off on a trip to discover the fascinating world of meteors. In this image-packed book, kids will learn all about these objects hurtling through space—and into our atmosphere. 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: Bears

    National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 12, 2016)
    Get ready for a walk on the wild side in this image-packed book all about bears! Kids will learn about different kinds of bears, where they live, and what they do. This level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the animal lovers of today and scientists of tomorrow!
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  • National Geographic Readers: Red Pandas

    Laura Marsh

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 14, 2015)
    Find out about the shy and rarely seen red panda! This level 1 reader documents the lives of red pandas in their environment. The carefully constructed text and beautiful photographs guarantee a successful and rewarding reading experience for any reader, especially those who love wild animals.
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  • National Geographic Kids Readers: Real Dragons

    Jennifer Szymanski

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 9, 2018)
    Find out about dragon-like critters in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Co-readers provide one page of text for adults to read aloud and one page text for kids to read aloud on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience.Think dragons exist only in fairy tales? Think again! Meet huge komodo dragons, flying lizards, and all sorts of amazing creatures that really are stranger than fiction. Adult and child readers will learn all about fierce and funny REAL dragons together. Co-readers are designed to be read aloud, with one page for the child who is learning to read and the adjacent page for a parent, caregiver, older sibling, buddy, or other more fluent reader. Expert-vetted text along with brilliant photos and a fun approach to reading are a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators.
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  • National Geographic Readers: Monkeys

    Anne Schreiber

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, April 9, 2013)
    This comical, adorable, and fascinating reader documents the lives of monkeys living in the wild and includes details regarding their behavior, families, and environment. The carefully constructed text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 2 readers who are able to read alone, with minor assistance. The photography and extras featured in this title ensure a fun and interactive experience for the reader.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: Gallop! 100 Fun Facts About Horses

    Kitson Jaznyka

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 9, 2018)
    Calling all pony lovers, horse fanatics, and bookworms! Trot through 100 enchanting equine facts in this new leveled reader, perfect for fluent readers.Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of equestrian animal info, this Level 3 Reader gallops right into the world of horses--from wild ponies to superstar racers to the shared history of humans and horses. National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers--with a bonus of 100 fun facts spread throughout the book! A fact roundup at the end of each book lets kids review what they've learned. (Plus, they can impress their friends with their stallion smarts!)
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  • National Geographic Readers: At the Beach

    Shira Evans

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, May 9, 2017)
    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: Plants

    Kathryn Williams

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 24, 2017)
    Adult and child readers will learn all about plants together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Find out how plants grow as well as the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers.
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