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Bats (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Author: Elizabeth Carney Genre: Non-Fiction

They live in spooky caves, in forests, even in the dark reaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, and they sleep while hanging upside down! In this beautifully photographed Level 2 Reader, kids learn about one of the most interesting creatures around—and discover the bat’s unique place in the wild and in the world. The high-interest topic, expertly written text, and bonus learning activity lay the groundwork for a successful and rewarding reading experience. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

George Washington (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Author: Caroline Crosson Gilpin Genre: Early Readers

Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

National Geographic Readers: Sharks! (Science Reader Level 2)

Author: Anne Schreiber Genre: Early Readers

He’s quick. He’s silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark—the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before his prey can say "gulp!" He can smell a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean. He can feel electricity given off by his prey. He will lose and replace more than 10,000 teeth in his lifetime. Cool photos bring kids into the shark’s world. Fun facts go deep into the shark’s scary science. Read more

Slither, Snake! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)

Author: Shelby Alinsky Genre: Early Readers

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. Read more

Woof! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3/Fact Reader): 100 Fun Facts About Dogs

Author: Elizabeth Carney Genre: Non-Fiction

Kids will dig learning all about dogs 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 dogs, from tiny Chihuahuas to gargantuan Great Danes! The Fact Readers bridge the gap between fun knowledge nuggets and informative sustained reading. Read more

Bees (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Author: Laura Marsh Genre: Early Readers

What's that buzzing around? It's a busy bee! With beautiful, engaging, and authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these incredible insects in this level 2 reader. Read more

Giraffes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)

Author: Laura Marsh Genre: Early Readers

Explore the African savanna with giraffes in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these amazing animals. 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! Read more

Night Sky (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Author: Stephanie Warren Drimmer Genre: Non-Fiction

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. Read more

Soccer (National Geographic Readers)

Author: Melissa Santoyo Genre: Early Readers

Learn all about one of the most popular sports in the world--soccer!--in this fun Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids! From passing balls and scoring goals to how soccer got its name and where it started, kids will love learning all about the world's most popular team sport. This Level 2 reader is perfect for any soccer superfan or beginner athlete. Kids will meet some of the sport's most famous players and learn about global tournaments like the FIFA World Cup. Complete with a helpful glossary of need-to-know terms and dynamic action shots in National Geographic's eye-catching style, this reader is tailored for kids ready for longer sentences and more complex vocabulary. NGK Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids who are ready for longer sentences and more complex vocabulary. New words are defined on the page, but occasional adult help might be welcome. Read more

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