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Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot (Nate the Great)
by Andrew SharmatNate the Great has been asked to help find his friend's parrot. It isn't just any parrot. And time is of the essence—the parrot and others are scheduled to perform at the upcoming 4th of July picnic. Nate the Great, along with his dog Sludge, are on the trail of clues and confident they can solve the case before the big day!Nate is working two cases at once! A double whammy in more ways than one way! The annual 4th of July Picnic is two days away and decorations are going up in Deering Oaks Park. As Nate and Sludge stroll along, they run into their friend Pip and his parrot Prattles. Pip explains that he&’s lost his other parrot—Penelope—a drone that he disguised as a parrot, as a friend for Prattles. Pip plans to sing the Star-Spangled Banner with Prattles and Penelope at the picnic so they don&’t have much time.The next day, Claude comes calling and asks Nate if he can help solve a case for him. He explains he&’s lost Baxter, his drone parrot. A lightbulb goes off in Nate&’s head--an idea that may very well lead to solving both cases at once.What happens next is a mix-up of epic proportions, but in the end Nate&’s smart thinking and problem-solving makes sense of it all. And on picnic day, Pip is able to sing his song with Prattles and Penelope, however a pig called Anastasia manages to somehow steal the show!
Nate the Great and the Wandering Word (Nate the Great)
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Andrew SharmatJoin the world's greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the missing word! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common Core, this long-running chapter book series will encourage children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!WHAT DOES A STRANGE, LONG, MADE-UP WORD SOUND LIKE?Esmeralda came up with the perfect name for Rosamond's pet concert. But she lost the pink paper where she wrote the word--and she can't remember what it is. Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, take on the unusual case, and they are soon braving pink papers and barking, oinking, and talking pets. Will Nate and Sludge find the word in time for the show to go on?Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks.comPraise for the Nate the Great Series:"Kids will like Nate the Great."-SLJ, Starred "A consistently entertaining series."-Booklist"Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner."-Publishers Weekly"Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years."-Kirkus Reviews"They don't come any cooler than Nate the Great."-The Huffington Post
Nation of Nations: A Narrative History of the American Republic,Sixth Edition
by Michael B. Stoff James West Davidson Brian Delay Christine Leigh Heyrman Mark H. LytleKnown for its friendly narrative style and careful blending of political and social history, Nation of Nations offers a balanced approach to teaching the American history survey course. The story presented by the authors reflects their belief that the American past can only be fully understood when linked to events worldwide. As a result of this view, Nation of Nations has become the leader in the integration of global material, done in a sensible and thoughtful way. This sixth edition features expanded coverage of environmental and pre-colonial history by new coauthor Brian DeLay, as well as a completely redesigned map program, additional After the Fact content, and a new online version of the popular Primary Source Investigator.
National Electrical Code 2020
by National Fire Protection AssociationBased on the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2020 softbound edition includes the most current requirements and emerging topics, such as renewable energy and energy storage, to help protect and build a safer world.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Adventure Cat! (NGK Chapters)
by Kathleen ZoehfeldJoin three fantastic felines as they embark on the adventures of their (nine) lives in this colorful Chapters book, filled with photos and fun facts.Meet Dusty, a Siamese cat who gives the phrase "cat burglar" new meaning. Take to the seas with Skatty, a sailor and cat hero. And trek across the United States with Vladimir, a real-life cat explorer! These amazing--and TRUE--stories are sure to keep cat lovers and adventure fans on the edge of their seats.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Dolphin Stories (NGK Chapters)
by Moira Rose DonohueThis chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and TRUE stories of heroic and talented dolphins and amazing dolphin friendships. It's perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alike.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Adventures with Animals (NGK Chapters)
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Kathleen ZoehfeldNational Geographic Kids Chapters picks up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off. This new series offers young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, full-color true stories just right to carry in a backpack, share with friends, and read under the covers at night. Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Animal Adventures! Featuring three amazing stories of explorer Brian Skerry and his incredible encounters with animals, written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to devour page after page.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes (NGK Chapters)
by Elizabeth CarneyThe first in a line of Animal Rescues chapter books, Dog Finds Lost Dolphins is a tale you'll not soon forget. In this charming and awe-inspiring story you'll meet Cloud, the black lab with a nose for rescue. She's the only dog certified to sniff out stranded dolphins. Cloud can sniff out a dolphin over a mile off the coast of the Florida Keys. She has even become friends with them, waiting on the dock for them to pop up and give her a kiss. This and two more amazing stories are so engaging, readers will never want to put the book down!
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes (NGK Chapters)
by Kelly Milner HallsNational Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features an amazing pup named Lilly who sacrifices her own life to save her owner, a brave pod of dolphins who face a great white shark to save a stranger, and a mother gorilla, who in mourning her own baby, saves a 3-year-old boy who falls into her zoo enclosure. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Courageous Canine will leave young readers hungry for more.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes (NGK Chapters)
by Moira Rose DonohueNational Geographic Kids is back with another installment in the Animal Heroes line of National Geographic Chapters books. Get ready to meet more amazing, medal-worthy critters in this action-packed collection, including a kangaroo to the rescue! Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues (NGK Chapters)
by Aline Alexander NewmanBased on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Lucky Leopards, true and inspiring stories of daring animal rescues that will engage and enchant readers of all ages. Packed with full-color photography, and written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to keep turning pages, these heart-warming stories will leave kids hungry for more of the animal "awwww" factor.National Geographic Kids Chapters picks up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off. This new series offers young animal lovers, who are ready for short chapters with lively, true stories just right to carry in a backpack, share with friends, and read under the covers at night.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues (NGK Chapters)
by Ashlee Brown BlewettMeet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down. National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, exciting, full-color true stories—just right to carry in backpacks, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents (NGK Chapters)
by Aline Alexander NewmanThis entertaining and humorous chapter book will feature animals who can perform amazing acts like riding motocross, foretelling the weather, and playing a guitar. These stories will enchant readers and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestible for a hesitant reader.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents (NGK Chapters) (NGK Chapters)
by Moira Rose DonohueA pig that does math tricks. A parrot that seems to know what she&’s saying. A flying pig … um, pug. These animals know what it means to be in the spotlight. Meet Mudslinger the superstar pig, Einstein the parrot genius, and Otis the skydiving dog. Read the stories of these three amazing animal superstars in Parrot Genius!Perfect for kids aging out of early readers, National Geographic Kids Chapters are written in simple prose appropriate to kids just reading on their own.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents! (NGK Chapters)
by Moira Rose DonohueBased on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, Amazing Animals, we bring you three heartwarming tales of animals with incredible talents, including the stories of Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the otter who shoots hoops! Written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to devour the book page-by-page, these action-packed stories will leave readers thirsty for more.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Animal Friendships (NGK Chapters)
by Amy ShieldsThis is the first in a line of four books within the National Geographic Kids Chapters series that explore unexpected animal bonds. In this book you'll meet four unlikely pairings, including Billy and Lilly. Billy the boxer adopted Lilly the goat when she was abandoned by her mother. Billy and Lilly are rarely apart since Billy has taken on the role of Lilly's protector, caretaker, and constant companion. This and the other stories in this book will enchant readers and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestable for a hestitant reader.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly (NGK Chapters)
by Aline Alexander NewmanThese bunnies may look adorable, but there's more than meets the eye! In Rascally Rabbits!, meet some rabbits that cause nothing but trouble, a rescue pup who will eat ANYTHING, and a sneaky bear with a taste for treats. Readers won't stop laughing as they read these hilarious—and completely true!—stories. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly (NGK Chapters)
by Ashlee Brown BlewettSome animals have a mind of their own. This is certainly the case for Mariska the horse escape artist, Milkshake the charging cow, and Pony the runaway goat! When these animals put their mind to something, they can&’t be stopped—especially when they are causing mischief. In Horse Escape Artist!, you&’ll find out how these determined animals caused chaos in three hilarious stories.Perfect for kids aging out of early readers, National Geographic Kids Chapters are written in simple prose appropriate to kids just reading on their own.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly (NGK Chapters)
by Candice RansomMeet a thieving emu, a devious cat, and a pesky pup in these hilarious tales about animals who love to play tricks, create chaos, and run a bit wild. Funny, colorful, portable, and collectible, these books are heartwarming page-turners that will leave eager readers ready for more. They're perfect for the backpack, to share with friends, and to read under the covers at night.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Extreme Adventures! (NGK Chapters)
by Margaret GurevichFans of Shark Week, Sharknado, and all things shark-related will want to sink their teeth into this exciting shark-infested chapter book. Join real-life cave divers, extreme photographers, and researchers as they brave thrilling undersea adventures! Kids who are familiar with the popular National Geographic Kids Chapters line are sure to be on the edge of their seats over these new totally true tales of adventure and survival.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories of Saving Animals (NGK Chapters)
by Clare Hodgson MeekerWhat 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 Kids Chapters: Rock Stars! (NGK Chapters)
by Steve BramucciFind 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 Kids Chapters: True Stories of Adventures With Animals (NGK Chapters)
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Brady BarrJoin National Geographic expert and TV personality Brady Barr on some wild adventures with snakes! Readers won't believe their eyes as they read Barr's hilarious—and completely true!—accounts of his interactions with some of the biggest, weirdest, and craziest snakes on Earth. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: True Stories of Adventures With Animals (NGK Chapters)
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Zeb HoganFor Zeb Hogan, bigger is better – especially when it comes to fish. From sawfish to alligator gars to giant stingrays, Zeb's on a mission to save the world's freshwater giants. In this cool Chapter book, you'll join Zeb on amazing – and TRUE – adventures with supersize swimmers.