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  • National Geographic Readers: Slither, Snake!

    Shelby Alinsky

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, May 12, 2015)
    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: Jump Pup!

    Susan B. Neuman

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, May 13, 2014)
    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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  • The Story of the New York Yankees

    David Fischer

    Paperback (DK Children, May 19, 2003)
    Children will enjoy learning about one of the most storied franchises in baseball history. DK Readers is a multilevel learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at four graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers.
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  • National Geographic Readers: Squeak!

    Rose Davidson

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 8, 2019)
    Mice and rats may be the most famous rodents, but readers will discover the diverse--and maybe even adorable--world of little squeaking critters. From cavies and capybaras to jerboas and gerbils to pocket mice and porcupines, get ready for the rodents.Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of animal info, this Level 3 Reader shows just how endearing rodents can be. Meet the adorable pika, fuzzy hamsters, and yes, even supersmart rats, and collect cool facts about these scurrying squeaky creatures. 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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  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    Kristen L. Depken, Linda Karl

    Paperback (Square Fish, Sept. 9, 2014)
    Rudolph is a different kind of reindeer: he has a red nose that glows! When all the other reindeer laugh at him, Rudolph runs away. But when a big storm comes on Christmas Eve, Rudolph is the only one who can save Christmas.Based on the classic animated movie, this easy-to-read version of the familiar story is perfect for the holidays.
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  • National Geographic Readers: All About Bears

    National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Dec. 10, 2019)
    Take a tour around the world to meet all kinds of bears in this delightful pre-reader.Kids love bears and in this book they'll be introduced to them all: Grizzly, polar, sun, sloth, black, and brown. Great full-color photos reveal details about how and where they live. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expertvetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabular tree at the beginning of the book introduces 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: Animals That Change Color

    Libby Romero

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 7, 2020)
    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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  • DK Readers L1: LEGO NINJAGO: Ninja in Action

    Beth Davies

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Join the LEGO® Ninja as they speed through the high-tech Ninjago world on bikes, jets, mechs, and even dragons!Perfect for children learning to read with help. Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Exciting photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary. A delightful reading book for any LEGO® obsessed child!Read about how the brave heroes step aboard incredible vehicles and defeat their enemies to save Ninjago City! Have fun learning to read with LEGO® NINJAGO: Ninja In Action!, a DK Level 1 reader. This book is perfect for kids who are just starting to read with help. Get the confidence young ninjas and kids need to read by following along on the totally awesome adventures of the world’s six greatest Ninja and Master Wu.Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages in this reading book for kids make it just right for children who are still unsure of new words and reading short, easy sentences. A fun quiz at the end of the book helps to develop reading comprehension skills and recall. One of several super cool LEGO® books for kids, this one is illustrated with LEGO® NINJAGO 2017 sets. Discover A World Of Bikes, Dragons, Planes And Mechs!It’s time to master the art of reading so you too can be a Spinjitsu Master. Learn to read as you explore the different types of vehicles and machines in Ninjago City. Find out how the vehicles help the ninja battle their enemies!Level 1 Readers are specifically designed to reach and be accessible by first time readers who love storytime. Put into storybook format, LEGO® NINJAGO: Ninja In Action! uses simple sentences and words in bite-sized chunks that let them try to read with little help.Prepare to enter a world with dragons, special robots for battle, and the most beloved of all, LEGO® bricks! Dive into the Ninjago universe - there will be: - Dragon flight- An epic bike chase- Marvelous mech battles- You guessed it, awesome LEGO® characters- And a really cool quiz to encourage comprehension and recallThis kids' reading book is part of an exciting four-level reading/educational book series for children, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. These chapter books have a compelling main narrative to suit your child's reading ability. Each reading book is designed to develop your child's reading skills, fluency, grammar awareness, and comprehension in order to build confidence and engagement when reading.Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading. Look out for other great level 1 titles like LEGO® NINJAGO: Shark Attack! and LEGO® NINJAGO: Secret Ninja Force. LEGO®, the LEGO® logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations, and NINJAGO are trademarks of the LEGO® Group. ©2018 The LEGO® Group. Manufactured by Dorling Kindersley, 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL, UK under license from the LEGO® Group.
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  • National Geographic Readers: Favorite Animals Collection

    National Geographic

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 8, 2013)
    Awesome, cool, and amazingly wild! Kids have voted and National Geographic is happy to deliver all their favorites in one convenient package with National Geographic Readers: Favorite Animals Collection. Playful pandas, jumping dolphins, beautiful ponies, and speedy cheetahs have been voted time and time again as kids' top favorite animals because they are some of the most wild and amazing animals on the planet. Young readers will love pouring over facts about some of their favorite creatures -- sometimes with the intensity of full-fledged scientists! Enough fascinating information is accompanied by wonderful photographs to insure that kids' natural curiosity is both satisfied AND inspired.
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  • DK Readers L3: Star Wars Rebels Fight the Empire

    David Fentiman

    Paperback (DK Children, April 7, 2015)
    Could you stand up to the mighty Empire? Have you got what it takes to become a rebel? Learn all about the daring adventures of the crew of the Ghost, and their heroic struggle to free the galaxy in DK's newest Level 3 Reader Star Wars Rebels: Fight the Empire!
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  • DK Readers L2: LEGO Hero Factory: Brain Attack!

    Catherine Saunders

    Paperback (DK CHILDREN, July 15, 2013)
    Aliens attack in this Level 2 reader and young fans learn more about the courageous robot heroes of LEGO® Hero Factory as they battle to keep everyone safe from the alien invasion.
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  • DK Readers L2: Spaceships and Rockets: Relive Missions to Space

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    From rovers to shuttles and probes, Spaceships and Rockets covers everything there is to know about spacecraft.Spaceships and Rockets takes an up-close look at the history of rockets and space travel, and technology development for space travel planned for the future. Find out how a rocket blasts off, identify the different parts of a rocket, and see if you can afford a trip into space! Read about the probes floating in space and the rover on Mars as they work to gather information to send back to earth.Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams, and activities.Lexile measure: 500 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: NTrusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.
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