National Geographic Kids Chapters: Rock Stars!

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Rock Stars!

Author: Steve Bramucci

Publisher: National Geographic Books

ISBN: 9781426330513

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 116

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Find out about the life of rock climbers in this cool new Chapter book, part of an Extreme Adventure strand featuring high-adrenaline stories about real explorers. With gripping--and TRUE--stories of incredible adventures, Rock Stars! takes readers on three amazing journeys of ultimate survival. From New York's Central Park to the towering Himalaya, no peak is too high for these extreme rock climbers! Perfect for all readers who love exciting, real-life, adrenaline-fueled tales that will have you on the edge of your seat.

National Geographic Learning Reader: Archaeology

National Geographic Learning Reader: Archaeology

Author: National Geographic Learning

Publisher: Cengage Learning

ISBN: 9781285402406

Category: Social Science

Page: 100

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National Geographic Reader: Archaeology is a part of a ground-breaking new series, the National Geographic Learning Reader Series. This series brings learning to life by featuring compelling images, media and text from National Geographic. Through this engaging content, students develop a clearer understanding of the world around them. Published in a variety of subject areas, the National Geographic Learning Reader Series connects key topics to authentic examples and can be used in conjunction with most standard texts or online materials available for your courses. Access to a media enhanced eBook included with each reader. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Rhino Rescue

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Rhino Rescue

Author: Clare Hodgson Meeker

Publisher: National Geographic Books

ISBN: 9781426323133

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 85

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What happens when conservationists meet rhinos in trouble? They arrange to airlift them to safety! Follow National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert as they move rhinos out of harm's way, meet a courageous little Hawaiian monk seal, and a pair of Siberian tiger cubs fighting for survival. Readers will cheer as they read these completely true stories of animal rescues. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.

National Geographic Readers: Lizards

National Geographic Readers: Lizards

Author: Laura Marsh

Publisher: National Geographic Books

ISBN: 9781426313080

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 36

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From geckos to iguanas, komodo dragons to chameleons, lizards are about the most awesome animal around! They inhabit every continent except Antarctica. Some are lethal. Some change color. Some have suction cups on their feet. There is enough fascinating information about these animals to fill an entire library of readers! But we've taken the absolute coolest information about the coolest animal and compacted it in this fascinating level 2 reader, perfect for anyone who loves slippery, slimy, creepy, and crawly. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

National Geographic's The Civil War

National Geographic's The Civil War

Author: National Geographic

Publisher: National Geographic Society

ISBN: 9781426213380

Category: History

Page: 100

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Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, this special ebook from National Geographic Magazine covers one of the most significant periods in the history of the United States. Full of maps, information graphics, timelines, and archival photographs to illuminate and educate, the ebook also highlights the many inventions that came as a result of the war. Civil War buffs and history-lovers alike will enjoy this thrilling new ebook that spotlights an important period in American history.

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Weather

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Weather

Author: Karen de Seve

Publisher: National Geographic Books

ISBN: 9781426327216

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 132

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How does a rainbow form? What causes it to snow? What makes the wind blow? This adorable reference book introduces young children to every aspect of weather and answers the questions curious kids want to know! Always an important topic for young kids, they'll learn how all the various types of weather systems work, from droughts and deserts to snowflakes and blizzards. Stories are accompanied by 100 colorful photos that capture the awe and wonder of our natural world. This charming book is sure to capture kids' imaginations and become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and anytime.

National Geographic Readers: Manatees

National Geographic Readers: Manatees

Author: Laura Marsh

Publisher: National Geographic Books

ISBN: 9781426315930

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 36

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In this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called "sea cows," through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

National Geographic Readers: Alien Ocean Animals (L3)

National Geographic Readers: Alien Ocean Animals (L3)

Author: Rosie Colosi

Publisher: National Geographic Books

ISBN: 9781426337086

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 52

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Are these strange animals the stuff of nightmares or aliens from outer space? Turns out, they're real undersea animals! Find out how deep-sea creatures use bizarre and fascinating adaptations to survive in their harsh environments in this Level 3 Reader. Journey through the depths of the ocean into the dark Midnight Zone and discover the mysterious animals that live there. Learn about how their bodies make their own light or adapt to living in low-light areas, how they hunt, what they eat, and how they keep themselves safe from predators. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, along with 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, yet wide-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.

National Geographic Readers: Trot, Pony!

National Geographic Readers: Trot, Pony!

Author: Shira Evans

Publisher: National Geographic Books

ISBN: 9781426324161

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 28

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Trot, prance, and jump with ponies! Young readers will meet lots of different kinds of ponies and learn what they do. 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.

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs

Author: Catherine D. Hughes

Publisher: National Geographic Society

ISBN: 9781426311598

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 132

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The third title in National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVE dinos! The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by Franco Tempesta—who illustrated National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Dinopedia. Bursting with fun facts and age appropriate information, each spread features a different dinosaur, along with simple text in big type that is perfect for little kids. Young dino fans will love the interactivity included in every chapter, and parents will appreciate tips to help carry readers’ experience beyond the page.

National Geographic Readers: Glowing Animals (L1/Co-Reader)

National Geographic Readers: Glowing Animals (L1/Co-Reader)

Author: Rose Davidson

Publisher: National Geographic Books

ISBN: 9781426335006

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 52

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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.

National Geographic Readers: Planes

National Geographic Readers: Planes

Author: Amy Shields

Publisher: National Geographic Society

ISBN: 9781426311789

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 36

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How cool is a supersonic jet that can zip, dip, and zoom through the air? Or a helicopter that hovers as still as a hummingbird? In this 32-page beginning reader, a real-life pilot introduces kids to the greatest planes that ever flew. Enticing photographs and fascinating facts ensure that a child’s natural curiosity is both inspired AND satisfied. Like each book in this successful series, Planes offers a high-excitement topic from a trusted content provider. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.