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Cats vs. Dogs : National Geographic Kids

Carney, ELizabeth


Are you a cat-lover or a dog-person? Find out why these two animals have captured the hearts of so many people in this National Geographic Kids Level 3 reader. Kids with family pets with especially enjoy learning about the adorable friend they have at home. Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats or dogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter? This reader presents the facts in fun and informative fashion. Kids will love the stimulating Level 3 text, completed with dynamic and fun photos, as they decide the answer to this question for themselves.
Date Published:2011

Are you a cat-lover or a dog-person? Find out why these two animals have captured the hearts of so many people in this National Geographic Kids Level 3 reader. Kids with family pets with especially enjoy learning about the adorable friend they have at home. Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats or dogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter? This reader presents the facts in fun and informative fashion. Kids will love the stimulating Level 3 text, completed with dynamic and fun photos, as they decide the answer to this question for themselves.

Date Published:2011

Ink : National Geographic Kids

Stephanie Warren Drimmer


Meet cuttlefish that can camouflage themselves, octopuses that outsmart their predators, and squid that patrol the deep in this cool fact-filled reader. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about cephalopods, from inking, to hunting, to coconut carrying. Squish along with squid, camouflage with cuttlefish, and marvel at magnificent octopuses. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool animal info, this Level 3 Reader explores the incredible world of cephalopods.
Date Published:2019

Meet cuttlefish that can camouflage themselves, octopuses that outsmart their predators, and squid that patrol the deep in this cool fact-filled reader. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about cephalopods, from inking, to hunting, to coconut carrying. Squish along with squid, camouflage with cuttlefish, and marvel at magnificent octopuses. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool animal info, this Level 3 Reader explores the incredible world of cephalopods.

Date Published:2019

Coral Reefs : National Geographic Kids

Kristin Baird Rattini


Dive into the underwater world of coral reefs in this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader, perfect for kids who are practicing reading independently. Coral reefs are beautiful ecosystems that are essential to our oceans. Many sea animals live there, and they provide many benefits to humans, too. Learn how these underwater cities are formed, the many sea creatures that live there, and what scientists are doing to keep them alive. With bright photos and fun yet informative text, kids will enjoy exploring life under the sea.
Date Published:2015

Dive into the underwater world of coral reefs in this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader, perfect for kids who are practicing reading independently. Coral reefs are beautiful ecosystems that are essential to our oceans. Many sea animals live there, and they provide many benefits to humans, too. Learn how these underwater cities are formed, the many sea creatures that live there, and what scientists are doing to keep them alive. With bright photos and fun yet informative text, kids will enjoy exploring life under the sea.

Date Published:2015

Rocks and minerals : National Geographic Kids

Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner.


From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists 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.
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From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists 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.

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Volcanoes : National Geographic Kids /

Schreiber, Anne.


Mountains of fire -- Hot rocks -- Shaky plates -- An island is born -- The ring of fire -- Meet a volcano...or three -- The true story of Crater Lake -- Volcanoes rock -- Volcanic record breakers -- Hot spots -- Exploding ending -- Picture glossary. The 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.
Date Published:2008

Mountains of fire -- Hot rocks -- Shaky plates -- An island is born -- The ring of fire -- Meet a volcano...or three -- The true story of Crater Lake -- Volcanoes rock -- Volcanic record breakers -- Hot spots -- Exploding ending -- Picture glossary. The 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.

Date Published:2008

Day and Night : National Geographic Kids

Shira Evans


During the day, the sun shines, birds tweet, and bees buzz. Earth is awake! But what happens at night? The moon -- and a whole new group of animals come out to play! Adult and child readers can cuddle up and read aloud and learn together in this new "you read, I read" co-reader format, vetted by early reading expert Susan B. Neuman.
Date Published:2016

Whales : National Geographic Kids.

Marsh, Laura


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.
Date Published:2010

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.

Date Published:2010

Weather : National Geographic Kids /

Rattini, Kristin Baird.


Look up at the sky -- What is weather? -- The sun -- Clouds -- What comes from clouds? -- Lightning and thunder -- Rainbows -- 6 ways weather is wild -- Wind -- Weather and me -- What in the world?. What causes thunder and lightning? How do different clouds form? What makes a tornado twist? Kids will discover the answers to these questions and more in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will discover what causes the weather they experience every day. This level 1 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the meteorologists of tomorrow!
Date Published:2013

Look up at the sky -- What is weather? -- The sun -- Clouds -- What comes from clouds? -- Lightning and thunder -- Rainbows -- 6 ways weather is wild -- Wind -- Weather and me -- What in the world?. What causes thunder and lightning? How do different clouds form? What makes a tornado twist? Kids will discover the answers to these questions and more in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will discover what causes the weather they experience every day. This level 1 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the meteorologists of tomorrow!

Date Published:2013

Storms : National Geographic Kids /

Goin, Miriam.


Weather! -- Thunder and lightning -- Hail storm -- Tornado -- Sandstorm -- Blizzard -- Monsoon -- Hurricane -- Guess! -- A house for a storm -- Out of this world! -- Wacky weather -- Glossary. Storms are SCARY! But it’s cool to understand what’s going on when Mother Nature gets "angry." Weather into the storm with this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader, designed for kids practicing to read independently. 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 Level 2 Reader is sure to blow you away! Become a master of storms by learning key scientific terms related to the raging winds. Simple and easy-to-read sentences, paired with dynamic photos, will help young readers gain confidence with reading, while having fun!
Date Published:2009

Weather! -- Thunder and lightning -- Hail storm -- Tornado -- Sandstorm -- Blizzard -- Monsoon -- Hurricane -- Guess! -- A house for a storm -- Out of this world! -- Wacky weather -- Glossary. Storms are SCARY! But it’s cool to understand what’s going on when Mother Nature gets "angry." Weather into the storm with this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader, designed for kids practicing to read independently. 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 Level 2 Reader is sure to blow you away! Become a master of storms by learning key scientific terms related to the raging winds. Simple and easy-to-read sentences, paired with dynamic photos, will help young readers gain confidence with reading, while having fun!

Date Published:2009

Weird Sea Creatures : National Geographic Kids /

Marsh, Laura F.


Strange but true -- Survival skills -- Hide and seek -- Big eyes -- Making light -- Expert food finders -- Deadly dangers -- Strange senses -- Super subs! -- Stump your parents. Did you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? Kids reading independently can explore more strange sea creatures in this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader. The ocean contains many fascinating creatures—and they look weird! Learn about wacky sea animals like the wide-eyed Dumbo octopus and dragon-like gulper eel in this Level 2 Reader. It uses easy-to-grasp sentences that feature more complex scientific terminology, paired with exciting and colorful photographs of the animals.
Date Published:2012

Strange but true -- Survival skills -- Hide and seek -- Big eyes -- Making light -- Expert food finders -- Deadly dangers -- Strange senses -- Super subs! -- Stump your parents. Did you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? Kids reading independently can explore more strange sea creatures in this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader. The ocean contains many fascinating creatures—and they look weird! Learn about wacky sea animals like the wide-eyed Dumbo octopus and dragon-like gulper eel in this Level 2 Reader. It uses easy-to-grasp sentences that feature more complex scientific terminology, paired with exciting and colorful photographs of the animals.

Date Published:2012

Safari : National Geographic Kids /

Tuchman, Gail.


Safari day dawns on the Savannah. The African light gives the sky colors seen nowhere else on Earth. Soon, an amazing array of wild animals are yawning, screeching, and growling to life. Meet the elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and the laughing hyenas of the wilderness and find out who's friends with whom and why!
Date Published:2010

Snakes : National Geographic Kids

Stewart, Melissa


They’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.
Date Published:2009

Manatees National Geographic Kids

Marsh Laura


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 our for independent reading.
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Ponies : National Geographic Kids.

Marsh, Laura


Ponies is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth. Like all of our level 1 readers written by skilled children’s books authors, this title invites kids to learn more about their favorite topics in a familiar format that instills success.
Date Published:2013

Ponies is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth. Like all of our level 1 readers written by skilled children’s books authors, this title invites kids to learn more about their favorite topics in a familiar format that instills success.

Date Published:2013

Sea Turtle : National Geographic Kids.

Marsh, Laura


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!
Date Published:2011

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!

Date Published:2011

Dinosaurs : National Geographic Kids.

Kathy Weidner Zoehfeld


Dinosaurs may seem like a myth, but we know they used to roam the Earth before we were born. Learn all about them and how we know they exist in this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader. None of us have seen dinosaurs in real life—we don't even know what color they were! But scientists all over the world found bones and other evidence that prove they once lived on Earth. Kids starting to read independently will travel back to prehistoric times and learn about these terrifying creatures. 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.
Date Published:2011

Dinosaurs may seem like a myth, but we know they used to roam the Earth before we were born. Learn all about them and how we know they exist in this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader. None of us have seen dinosaurs in real life—we don't even know what color they were! But scientists all over the world found bones and other evidence that prove they once lived on Earth. Kids starting to read independently will travel back to prehistoric times and learn about these terrifying creatures. 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.

Date Published:2011

Penguins : Naitonal Geographic Kids /

Schreiber, Anne.


They 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!
Date Published:2010

Frogs : National Geographic Kids /

Carney, Elizabeth, 1981-


WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.
Date Published:2009

Minecraft : The sky's the limit

Eliopulos, Nick.


Emmy and Birch go an adventure so they can take to the sky with this Step into Reading Step 3 Leveled Reader and the only official leveled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Minecraft® is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans ages 4 to 7. They’ll get a great introduction to the game through the adventures of two young players, Emmy and Birch—and their tame wolf Byte—who are new to the world of Minecraft but always ready to explore. This time, Birch wants to go flying more than anything. Emmy has an idea for getting the right materials but it is going to be an incredible journey. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.
Date Published:2023

Emmy and Birch go an adventure so they can take to the sky with this Step into Reading Step 3 Leveled Reader and the only official leveled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Minecraft® is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans ages 4 to 7. They’ll get a great introduction to the game through the adventures of two young players, Emmy and Birch—and their tame wolf Byte—who are new to the world of Minecraft but always ready to explore. This time, Birch wants to go flying more than anything. Emmy has an idea for getting the right materials but it is going to be an incredible journey. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.

Date Published:2023

The Minecraft Encyclopedia

Madsen, Riley


The Minecraft Encyclopedia gives readers an in-depth introduction to Minecraft, the sandbox game that has remained popular around the world for more than a decade. Readers will learn more about the game's origins, the varied landscapes that players are able to explore, and the many ways that gamers can play Minecraft. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Date Published:2026

The Minecraft Encyclopedia gives readers an in-depth introduction to Minecraft, the sandbox game that has remained popular around the world for more than a decade. Readers will learn more about the game's origins, the varied landscapes that players are able to explore, and the many ways that gamers can play Minecraft. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

Date Published:2026