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Amelia Earhart (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Caroline Crosson GilpinAmelia Earhart is one of the first of many National Geographic Readers that highlight important historical figures. This Level 1 Reader brings an understanding of Amelia Earhart's historical significance to a whole new audience. Young readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of this pioneering pilot and adventurer, whose disappearance over the Pacific in 1937 has intrigued audiences for decades (Level 1).
Sea Turtles (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Laura MarshWho 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!
Saving Animal Babies (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Amy ShieldsThese heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Weird Sea Creatures (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Laura MarshDid you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing fishing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? See these wacky creatures and more in this brilliantly illustrated book that explores the strangest creatures under the sea. This level two reader uses easy-to-grasp language that will keep children intrigued and learning on every page.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.Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1048-5 , $13.90/$15.95 Can
Doc McStuffins: Bubble Trouble (Disney Storybook Ser.)
by Disney PressDoc loves popping bubbles with her friends Emmie and Alma, but when their toy Bubble Monkey runs out of bubble soap, there are no bubbles to pop. Alma fills her up again, but something's terribly wrong. Bubble Monkey still can't blow bubbles. It's time for Bubble Monkey's check up!
The Invincible Iron Man vs. Crimson Dynamo (A Marvel Super Hero vs. Book)
by Steve BehlingWhen the Crimson Dynamo knocks on Tony Stark's door, he challenges Iron Man to his most fiercest battle yet. Will Iron Man survive against Crimson Dynamo's destructive attacks? Or will the Armored Avenger end up in pieces like everything else the Crimson Dynamo touches?
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man: A Novel
by Fannie Flagg&“A hilarious, endearing novel.&”—Los Angeles TimesIn Fannie Flagg&’s high-spirited first novel, we meet Daisy Fay Harper in the spring of 1952, where she&’s &“not doing much except sitting around waiting for the sixth grade.&” When she leaves Shell Beach, Mississippi, in September 1959, she is packed up and ready for the Miss America Pageant, vowing &“I won&’t come back until I&’m somebody.&” But in our hearts she already is. Sassy and irreverent from the get-go, Daisy Fay takes us on a rollicking journey through her formative years on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. There, at The End of the Road of the South, the family malt shop freezer holds unspeakable things, society maven Mrs. Dot hosts Junior Debutante meetings and shares inspired thoughts for the week (such as &“sincerity is as valuable as radium&”), and Daisy Fay&’s Daddy hatches a quick-cash scheme that involves resurrecting his daughter from the dead in a carefully orchestrated miracle. Along the way, Daisy Fay does a lot of growing up, emerging as one of the most hilarious, appealing, and prized characters in modern fiction.Praise for Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man&“Sheer unbeatable entertainment.&”—Cosmopolitan&“Unforgettable and irresistible.&”—Chattanooga Free Press&“Side-splittingly funny.&”—Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ultimate Spider-Man: Great Responsibility
by Michael SiglainBased on the hit animated series ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! When Spider-Man accepted Nick Fury's offer to train with S.H.I.E.L.D., he didn't think he be working with a group of four teenage Super Heroes. Now, Spidey must learn that working alongside Power Man, Iron Fist, White Tiger, and Nova is a great responsibility...especially if they hope to stop a Super Villain attack!
Bridge of Sighs (Vintage Contemporaries Ser.)
by Richard RussoNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls comes "a magnificent, bighearted&” novel (The Boston Globe) about small-town America that follows Louis Charles Lynch (&“Lucy&”) and his wife of forty years as they prepare to embark on a vacation to Italy. Lucy is sixty years old and has spent his entire life in Thomaston, New York. Like his late, beloved father, Lucy is an optimist, though he&’s had plenty of reasons not to be—chief among them his mother, still indomitably alive. Yet it was her shrewdness, combined with that Lynch optimism, that had propelled them years ago to the right side of the tracks and created an &“empire&” of convenience stores about to be passed on to the next generation.Lucy's oldest friend, once a rival for his wife's affection, leads a life in Venice far removed from Thomaston. In fact, the exact nature of their friendship is one of the many mysteries Lucy hopes to untangle in the &“history&” he&’s writing of his hometown and family. And with his story interspersed with that of Noonan, the native son who&’d fled so long ago, the destinies building up around both of them (and Sarah, too) are relentless, constantly surprising, and utterly revealing.
Penguins (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Anne SchreiberThey waddled into stardom in National Geographic&’s March of the Penguins film. These guys are now nature&’s ROCK STARS! If you&’re age 5, you&’re probably as tall as an Emperor. But why do they throw up so much? March this way, and find out all!National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Slither, Snake! (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Shelby AlinskyMeet 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.
Tigers (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Laura MarshWith their bold black stripes, powerful presence, and fierce faces, tigers are just about the coolest animal on the planet. These giant jungle cats can climb trees, swim, and run in sprints up to 32 mph—making them a predatory nightmare. Ranging from the warm climates of Southeast Asia to the frozen tundra of western Russia, these solitary hunters will devour whatever animal they catch. In this level 2 reader you'll learn all you ever wanted to know about tigers and so much more. Complete with fascinating facts, beautiful images, National Geographic Readers Tigers can't miss.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Swing, Sloth!: Explore the Rain Forest (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Susan B. NeumanCome along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
Hop, Bunny!: Explore the Forest (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Susan B. NeumanThe National Geographic Readers series has expanded beyond elementary school levels to reach children at the very beginning of their lifelong relationship with reading. Hop, Bunny! uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The cuteness, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
Amazing Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Mysterio
by Michael SiglainPeter Parker was like any other high school student until he was bitten by a radioactive spider, turning him into the amazing Spider-Man. Although fans adore him, his enemies absolutely loathe him, especially the newest enemy--the menacing Mysterio! Discover how the mysterious Mysterio attempts to ruin Spider-Man's reputation by posing as the web slinger himself. Will Spider-Man be able to save his name as well as the city from this madman? Or will Mysterio succeed in ultimately tarnishing and defeating the wall-crawling Super Hero once and for all?
Anne Frank (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Alexandra ZapruderAnne Frank is one of the first of many National Geographic Readers that highlight important historical figures. This level-3 reader brings an understanding of her historical significance to a whole new audience. Young readers will learn about the brave and tragic life of the young girl whose diary kept while in hiding from Nazis is one of the most important and insightful books of the World War II era. National Geographic Readers: Anne Frank explores not just the diary, but her life and the important role she played in 20th-century history.
Dinosaurs (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Kathleen ZoehfeldThere's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth—maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Hang On, Monkey! (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Susan B. NeumanHang On, Monkey! uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The crazy antics, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
Volcanoes (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Anne SchreiberThe cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth&’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber&’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National Geographic photography fires the imagination on dramatic spreads alive with vivid images of lava, ash, molten rock, weird rocks, and steaming seawater.
Storms (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Miriam Busch GoinStorms are SCARY! But it&’s cool to understand what&’s going on when Mother Nature gets angry. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes... the facts and photos in this book will blow you away!
5-Minute Marvel Stories
by Marvel PressMarvel Super Heroes are quite busy saving the day—from battling crooks and robbers to evil alien invaders, mutants, and super villains! Each of these twelve stories is the perfect length for reading aloud in about five minutes, making them perfect for jam-packed days. This treasury stars all your favorite Marvel Super Heroes—including Spider-Man and Iron Man—and features action-packed, full-page and spot illustrations. Now the Super Heroes's adventures are the way to go before bedtime, on the go, or any moment!
Polar Bears (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Laura MarshWith their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. These majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for their adorable cubs, and are threatened by global warming. In this level 1 reader you'll learn all you ever wanted to know about polar bears and so much more. Complete with fascinating facts and beautiful images, National Geographic Readers: Polar Bears can't miss.
M Is for Monster
by Disney PressWhat goes bump in the night? The monsters of Monsters, Inc., of course! Join all the stars of the latest Disney/Pixar film in this 24-page shaped storybook.
Deadly Predators (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Melissa StewartCome face-to-face with sharks, wolves, tigers, and many more predators in this gripping new addition to the National Geographic Kids Reader series. Amazing animal photos will wow kids as they discover how predators hunt, raise their young, and contribute to the food chain. This Level 2 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text and will help kids understand who rules in the wild!
Race Day (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Gail TuchmanLadies and gentlemen, start your engines! The driver zips up her jumpsuit and squeezes through her racecar window. Engines rev. Tires SCREECH and SQUEAL...and they&’re off! Around and around the cars go VVVRRRROMMMMM! Pit stops! CRASHES! POPPED tires! Race to the finish line...and the checkered flag SNAPS down. Race day roars into life in this breathless book.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.