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National Geographic Readers: Cheetahs

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Non-Fiction

Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat. Did you know a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds? True to the National Geographic Kids’ style and trusted reputation, snack size bites of information provide easily digestible learning that fulfills both the reader’s curiosity and sense of achievement. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

National Geographic Readers: Lions

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

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! Read more

National Geographic Readers

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

Now in Spanish! ¡AHORA EN ESPAÑOL! Learn all about koalas in this Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids. With their big eyes and playful personalities, there’s no question why koalas are kids’ favorite animal! Filled with adorable photos and carefully leveled text, this Level 1 reader introduces beginning readers to these furry creatures, from joey to adult, exploring where they live, what they eat, and even the way they say "hello"—by touching noses! National Geographic Readers feature engaging text carefully vetted by expert educators and accompanied by magnificent National Geographic photography. Level 1 books are written for new readers and include a hands-on activity to reinforce the content of the book. Read more

Owls

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids 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

Polar Bears

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

Polar bears are one of the most striking animals on Earth. This National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader contain beautiful photographs and carefully constructed text that documents the lives of polar bears. Perfect for kids who are starting to read independently. With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. You'll learn about how these majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for their adorable cubs, are threatened by global warming, and so much more. Complete with fascinating facts and beautiful images, National Geographic Readers: Polar Bears can't miss 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: - Owls (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Sea Otters (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Wild Cats (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) Read more

Pyramids

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

Travel to ancient Egypt to learn all about its amazing pyramids in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers about these amazing wonders of the world and their importance today. Read more

Red Pandas

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

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. Read more

Bees

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids 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

Sea Otters

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the fun-filled world of lovable otters. Follow these playful critters through their aquatic habitats, learn how otters raise their young, and discover their curious and social natures. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. Read more

Caterpillar to Butterfly

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids 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

Sea Turtles

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

Who could resist celebrating sea turtles? They may seem like lazy ocean reptiles drifting with the oceans’ currents, but they are actually long-distance swimmers that spend their entire lives searching for food and a mate. What’s more, they come with their own built-in GPS, returning to the exact beach where they were born to lay their own eggs. Kids will learn all about these tranquil and mysterious animals through brilliant photography and illustrations, plus the trusted and distinctive content you love from NG Kids! Read more

Cheetahs

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: Live Oak Media Genre: Non-Fiction

Beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts will delight young readers as they learn about this majestic and mysterious cat. Read more

Spiders

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids 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

Deadly Animals Collection

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Anthology

Follow ferocious predators as they stalk, chase, and ambush prey. Investigate what makes these animals some of the most incredible hunters, including their teeth, claws, hunting methods, and more. Young readers can explore the amazing world of Earth's fiercest animals in this level 1, 2, and 3 reader collection. Fascinating science information is accompanied by striking photographs that pique kids' curiosity and inspire them to learn more about the natural world. National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginning reader category, and this book follows upon that success with the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and the fun approach to the high-interest subject of predators that has proven to be a winning formula with kids. Read more

Tide Pools

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

Bright starfish, spiky sea anenomes, sea cucumbers, mussels, and colorful fish! Peek into these vibrant shoreline pools and discover amazing ocean habitats teeming with life! Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader will teach kids how tide pools work, what kinds of animals live in them, and even how to prepare for a tide pool visit of their own. With expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading, National Geographic Readers have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 1 text is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! Read more

Foxes

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Non-Fiction

Mysterious, cunning, smart, and sleek, foxes are one of kids' favorite animals. Learn all about this fantastic forest canine! Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of foxes. Kids will learn all about fascinating foxes, including where they live, how they hunt, and what their families are like. 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! Read more

Giraffes

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids 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

Great Migrations Whales

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids 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

Koalas

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

With a seemingly permanent half-smile on their face, koalas are appealing to boys and girls alike. Filled with adorable photos, and carefully leveled text, this level 1 reader introduces beginning readers to these furry creatures, from cub to adult, exploring where they live, what they eat, and even the way they say "hello"—by touching noses! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

Lions

Author: Laura Marsh Publisher: National Geographic Kids Genre: Early Readers

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! Read more