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  • National Geographic Readers: Wild Cats

    Elizabeth Carney

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 17, 2017)
    Kids will learn all about the exciting lives of wild cats – including tigers, leopards, lynx, cheetahs, mountain lions, and more – in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers.
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  • National Geographic Readers: Deadliest Animals

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 11, 2011)
    Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world? In this Level 3 book, kids will be fascinated by 12 species that you hope you'll never come across! Sharks, snakes, jellyfish and more—these creatures are among the most threatening—and interesting—in the world!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: Ink!

    Stephanie Warren Drimmer

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 8, 2019)
    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: Meerkats

    Laura Marsh

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 9, 2013)
    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: Mars

    Elizabeth Carney

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 8, 2014)
    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: What Is an Archaeologist?

    Libby Romero

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 30, 2019)
    In this Level 3 reader, you can learn all about how archaeologists unearth history, from Egyptian pyramids to Incan roads, and everything in between.Travel around the world and back in time to learn about one of the coolest careers. Discover what archaeologists do, from digging through sand to traversing the jungle to diving into underwater caves. You'll explore exciting discoveries that change our perception of history and check out some of the newest technologies that let us dig deeper into the past than ever before. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, 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 yetwide-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: Helpers in Your Neighborhood

    Shira Evans

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Dec. 11, 2018)
    Get to know the everyday heroes in your community! From firefighters to teachers, mail carriers to crossing guards, neighborhood helpers are all around.Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities. Perfect for beginning 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: Ponies

    Laura Marsh

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 23, 2011)
    Ponies is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth. Like all of our level 1 readers written by skilled children’s books authors, this title invites kids to learn more about their favorite topics in a familiar format that instills success.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: Alexander Graham Bell

    Barbara Kramer

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Say hello to the inventor of the telephone—and so much more! Through leveled text and engaging photos, kids meet Alexander Graham Bell and learn about his important invention as well as his role in the founding of the National Geographic Society. This level 2 text provides easy-to-access information perfect for independent readers.
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  • National Geographic Readers: Dive, Dolphin

    Shira Evans

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 5, 2016)
    From the classic bottlenose dolphin to the orca, young readers will learn all about these amazing animals in this pre-reader. 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: Hop, Bunny!: Explore the Forest

    Susan B. Neuman

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 8, 2014)
    The National Geographic Readers series has expanded beyond elementary school levels to reach children at the very beginning of their lifelong relationship with reading. Hop, Bunny! uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The cuteness, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
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  • National Geographic Readers: In the Forest

    Shira Evans

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 13, 2016)
    What kinds of interesting critters live amongst the forest trees? Adult and child readers can find out together in this new Level 1 co-reader from National Geographic Kids, full of engaging photos and fun facts.
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