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National Geographic for Kids
Description: A collection of National Geographic for Kids Leveled Readers and Chapter Books.
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Crocodile Encounters
by Brady Barr and Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldThe first in a line of adventures with National Geographic Kids Chapters books, Crocodile Encounters will surely prove to be one of the most exciting.
Follow along with National Geographic explorer Brady Barr as he crawls into a muddy hole just barely big enough for his shoulders, and comes face to face with thirteen crocodiles! Laugh out loud as you learn how to catch a crocodile using shoe laces and underpants.
Read in anticipation to find out what happens when you put a 600-lb crocodile on an airplane in just a flimsy wooden crate. These action-packed stories and more will engage readers and inspire them to go out and explore their own world.Stories include:
* "Undercover Croc," in which Brady "becomes a crocodile," by donning a specially-designed protective croc suit, and infiltrates a group of Nile crocodiles in Tanzania.
* "Toy Story," in which he uses (and loses) a radio-controlled car with video camera, in a hilarious failed attempt to capture a Nile crocodile in South Africa.
* "Deep Dark Den"--in an attempt to relocate a group of crocodiles causing problems to neighboring villagers in Costa Rica, Brady finds himself underground in a deep muddy hole with thirteen angry crocs.
* "Croc in a Box," Brady tries to move a giant, troublesome croc from Uganda safely to an American zoo, but discovers the croc is much stronger than the "sturdy wooden box" that has been built to contain him.
Scrapes With Snakes!
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and 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.
Hoot, Hoot, Hooray!
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.
Horse Escape Artist!
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.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Ancient Egypt
by Crispin Boyer and National Geographic Kids StaffThe ancient Egyptians thought big and built bigger, leaving behind monuments and messages that have endured for five millennia despite tomb robbers and the ravages of time. Pyramids and mummies tell us about their deaths, but new technologies are peeling the wraps off their mysterious lives.
In Everything Ancient Egypt kids will discover all they want to know about the mysteries of ancient Egypt and learn new weird, wacky, and fascinating facts as well. Sections in the book include Rise of the Pharaohs, Death and the Afterlife, Life in Ancient Egypt, and Fun With Ancient Egypt (a section that provides readers with exciting hands-on learning!). Stunning photos and an interactive glossary round out this exciting and engaging new series addition.
Rock Stars!
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.
Mummies
by Elizabeth Carney and National Geographic Kids StaffWhy were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading.
Planets
by Laura Marsh and Elizabeth CarneyThis brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level two reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts.
This reader helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow! 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.
Hoops to Hippos!
by Boris Diaw and Kitson JazynkaNBA star Boris Diaw of the San Antonio spurs takes young readers on safari as he explores his off-court passion: wildlife photography!
Join Diaw as he escapes from stampeding wildebeests, comes face-to-face with lions, and discovers why you should never come between a hippo and its watery home.
Through engaging stories and photos by Diaw, readers will discover a whole new side to this basketball champ.
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 friends, and read under the covers at night.
Dog On a Bike
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.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Kangaroo to the Rescue!
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.
My Best Friend is a Dolphin!
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.
Parrot Genius
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.
Living with Wolves!
by Jamie Dutcher and Jim DutcherImagine living with a pack of wolves! For National Geographic wildlife documentarians Jim and Jamie Dutcher, that dream came true.
Join the Dutchers as they discover what life is like among wolves in the western wildnerness.
Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers will be howling for more.
Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes
by Kathy Furgang and Carsten PeterNational Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes explodes with incredible photos and amazing facts about the awesome powers of nature.
You'll find out that three-quarters of Earth's volcanoes are underwater, that an earthquake in Chile shortened the day by 1.26 milliseconds, and much more.
Bursting with fascinating information about the biggest volcanic eruptions and earth-shattering earthquakes, this book takes a fun approach to science, introducing kids to plate tectonics and the tumultuous forces brewing beneath the Earth's surface.
Everything Weather
by Kathy Furgang and National Geographic Kids StaffWeather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating!
Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do?
All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book.
Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras, featured in "Explorer's Corners" throughout the book.
Packed with fun facts and amazing photographs, this book gives kids an in-depth look at these amazing natural phenomena.
Storms
by Miriam Goin and National Geographic Kids StaffIn a haboob, camels shut a second pair of eyelids to protect their eyes from sand. Their long, thin nostrils and extra hairy ears keep sand out. In monsoon rains, some monkeys keep dry in buildings or under branches. Other monkeys don't mind getting wet.
Diving with Sharks!
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.
Courageous Canine
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.
Tiger in Trouble!
by Kelly Milner HallsFollow the journey of Nitro, a tiger kept in captivity in Kansas. His story starts when the County sheriffs visited the Kansas property and decided to confiscate all big cats from their owner. Lions were sent to Detroit zoo and Nitro and his friend Apache to the Carolina tiger rescue.
As Nitro was adjusting to his new home, things went terribly wrong. Fever broke, and lost his sight. With the help of his rescuers, its friend Apache, and a lot of patience and love, blind Nitro was given a whole new way to "see". Nitro became the keepers and visitors favorite.
Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Tiger in Trouble! is sure to captivate all big cats lovers. Kids will learn great tips about these fascinating creatures and how to contribute to their conservation.
Meet Ethereal, one of the rarest bats in the world that was in grave danger. Ethereal, an albino micro bat, was an easy target for predators and in poor condition when rescue workers at Bat World sancturay discovered her. Now, she is completely safe and thriving at the sanctuary. Stories in this books also include:Ethereal's survival story: the white albino bat
Susie, Bob, and Caleb: The Three MonkeyteersThis book will capture the hearts of animal lovers everywhere, as they will love reading the true stories of humans saving the lives of amazing animals.
Monster Fish!
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and 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.
Danger on the Mountain!
by Gregg Treinish and Kitson JazynkaAccomplished outdoor explorer Gregg Treinish loves adventure!
Whether it's spending two years hiking the remote and perilously high Andes Mountains or coming face to face with wolverines, lynx, and bears, Gregg always knows where the action is.
With gripping--and totally true--stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, this book will have you on the edge of your seat.
White Water!
by Brenna MaloneyFrom hippo attacks on the Okavango River to Chitina headwaters in Alaska, this chapter book is full of raging rivers and thrilling adventures.
With gripping – and TRUE – stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, White Water! will have you on the edge of your canoe– er seat.
Perfect for all readers who love an exciting, real-life, adrenaline-fueled drama.
Alligators and Crocodiles
by Laura MarshThis book introduces the child to alligators and crocodiles explaining their differences and similarities.
Amazing Animal Journeys
by Laura Marsh and National Geographic KidsEvery year like clockwork, animals both big and small are driven by a natural instinct to move, in order to survive. On both land and sea, they fight the odds and the forces of nature to breed, feed, or lead and carry on for future generations. This reader is an introduction to the treacherous trek of the zebra, walrus, and Christmas Island red crab to overcome obstacles that include hungry cheetahs, stinging yellow crazy ants, and even their fellow species to make the often impossible journey of their lives.