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Bling! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3/Fact Reader): 100 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gems

Author: Emma Carlson Berne Genre: Non-Fiction

Learn all about the origins and ways to classify rocks, minerals, and gems, including the shiniest, most useful, and most dangerous rocks and minerals on the planet. Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about the rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in the Earth's crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, the names of the coolest rocks and minerals, and rare and beautiful gemstones. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool info, this Level 3 reader explores the incredible world of geology. National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers--with a bonus 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 rocks and minerals expertise!) Read more

Glowing Animals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)

Author: Rose Davidson Genre: Early Readers

You know fireflies glow in the dark, but did you know there are many other animals that make their own light? Dive deep into the ocean, soar high in the sky, and explore the forest and desert floors to discover animals that glow. Explore the wonderful world of bioluminescence and biofluorescence in this National Geographic Kids Co-reader. Learn how and why animals emit light. Discover their incredible colors in stunning photography of eels, corals, frogs, and more. 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. Read more

Ocean Animals Collection (National Geographic Kids Readers, Levels 1 & 2): Readers That Grow With You

Author: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

Four underwater animal books in one set! Awesome ocean creatures offer so much for young readers to explore in this level 1 and 2 reader collection. Gentle manatees, adorable otters, active sea turtles, and some of the wackiest fish in the sea will interest fact-hungry kids. Follow these playful and smart animals through their aquatic habitats, discover how they live and socialize, and learn about what makes each swimmer lovable and unique. Fascinating animal information is accompanied by wonderful photographs to ensure that kids' natural curiosity is both satisfied AND inspired. Books included: Sea Otters Manatees Sea Turtles Weird Sea Creatures This educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Read more

Spiders (National Geographic Readers, Level 1)

Author: Laura Marsh Genre: Early Readers

You don’t have to look far to see a spider’s web—in the corner of the window, on a fence, or in a bush—spiders make their homes everywhere. And there are so many kinds of spiders! Some red, some blue, yellow, and more…all fascinating. Amazing photography and easy-to-understand text make Spiders a hit in this National Geographic Kids series. Read more

Buzz, Bee! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)

Author: Jennifer Szymanski Genre: Non-Fiction

Bzzz! Learn all about honey bees in the next pre-reader from National Geographic Kids! 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. Read more

Great Migrations Whales (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3): As Seen on the National Geographic Channel

Author: Laura Marsh Genre: Non-Fiction

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. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

Owls (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)

Author: Laura Marsh Genre: Early Readers

In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, and learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. Read more

Storms (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)

Author: Miriam Busch Goin Genre: Early Readers

Storms are SCARY! But it’s cool to understand what’s going on when Mother Nature gets "angry." Weather into the storm with this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader, designed for kids practicing to read independently. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes... the facts and photos in this Level 2 Reader is sure to blow you away! Become a master of storms by learning key scientific terms related to the raging winds. Simple and easy-to-read sentences, paired with dynamic photos, will help young readers gain confidence with reading, while having fun! NGK Level 1 Readers are just right for kids learning independent reading with help. They feature short sentences, simple vocabulary, and engaging photos to help kids read on their own. Looking for more Level 1 Readers for your child? There's a whole world to explore! Check out: - Weather (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Seed to Plant (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Tide Pools (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) Read more

Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)

Author: Laura Marsh Genre: Early Readers

Children learn about the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly in every classroom, but never before have they seen it like this! This National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader explains this magical process with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-grasp text, just right for kids learning to read independently. Butterflies are all around us. It's hard to believe these majestic insects with impressive wingspans and beautifully colored and patterned wings were once creepy crawly caterpillars. How in the world does this transformation happen? This Level 1 Reader gives kids an up-close look at exactly how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. With bonus information including different types of butterflies and poisonous caterpillars, kids will be entranced by this natural wonder. NGK Level 1 Readers are just right for kids learning independent reading with help. They feature short sentences, simple vocabulary, and engaging photos to help kids read on their own. Looking for more Level 1 Readers for your child? There's a whole world of animals to explore! Check out: - Tadpole to Frog (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader) - Ants (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Frogs (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) Read more

Hedgehogs (National Geographic Kids Readers)

Author: Mary Quattlebaum Genre: Early Readers

Learn all about hedgehogs in this engaging Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 150 books from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these adorable animals--their fascinating features, behavior, and habitat. This reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! Read more

Pandas (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Author: Anne Schreiber Genre: Non-Fiction

The world knows giant pandas as silly, cuddly bears that live in China, but there's more to them than meets the eye. Discover what's special about them in this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader, perfect for kids who love bears and animals. 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. This reader is filled with cute photographs of pandas and everything you need to know about these black and white bears. NGK Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids reading independently or with only occasional adult help. They feature longer sentences and more complex vocabulary. Looking for more Level 2 Readers for your child? There's a whole world of animals to explore! Check out: - Dolphins (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Manatees (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) - Penguins (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) Read more

Stripes and Spots (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)

Author: Rose Davidson Genre: Early Readers

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. Read more