National Geographic kids readers. Level 2
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1) Sharks!
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Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Describes the life cycle and behavior of sharks.
2) Volcanoes!
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English
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Photographs and text introduce different kinds of volcanoes, where they are located, how and why they erupt, and other interesting data about volcanoes.
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English
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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!
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7) Dolphins
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English
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Description
Describes the different types of dolphins, where they live, what they eat, etc.
8) Pandas
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English
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Photographs and text introduce readers to giant and red pandas, discussing how they look, what they eat, and where they live, looking at the lives of baby pandas, and explaining why pandas need to be protected.
9) Cheetahs
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Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of cheetahs, including where they live, what they eat, and how they care for their young.
10) Sea turtles
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Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of sea turtles, including where they travel, how they build nests, and what they eat.
12) Lizards
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Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
Description
Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.
13) Planets
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English
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Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons.
15) Tigers
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English
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Provides facts about tigers, such as their habitat, talents, and feeding habits.
18) Deadly predators
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Explains how the behaviors and characteristics of different predatory animals, including wolves, polar bears, army ants, and orcas, are valuable in their pursuit of food.
19) Monkeys
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Learn about monkeys including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment.
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"These 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"--
21) Manatees
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of manatees, including their habitats, physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and threats to their environment.
22) Thomas Edison
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of Thomas Edison, one of the most influential inventors in American history, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the many inventions for which he is best known.
25) Coral reefs
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
1st edition.
Language
English
Description
"Young readers explore the amazing underwater world of coral reefs. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud and for independent reading."--
27) Rosa Parks
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers"--
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English
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Sometimes, the uglier, the better! In this level 2 reader, young readers will meet the ugliest of animals. Follow these funny-looking creatures and learn how their strange looks help them in the wild. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.
29) Bees
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Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
Description
Introduces honeybees, describing their physical features, different roles in the hive, and the importance of bee pollination for the world's food supply.
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English
Description
Readers will be inspired by the amazing story of Helen Keller in this informative biography. They will learn all about her life, her achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
31) Night sky
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Information about the stars in the sky for very young children"--
32) Foxes
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Mysterious, cunning, smart, and sleek, foxes are one of kids' favorite animals. Learn all about this fantastic forest canine! Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of foxes. Kids will learn all about fascinating foxes, including where they live, how they hunt, and what their families are like. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach...
33) Harriet Tubman
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of Harriet Tubman, highlighting her brave actions on the Underground Railroad that helped lead more than seven hundred slaves to freedom.
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations"--
35) Rainforests
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Find out what a rainforest is and what kinds of plants and animals call the rainforests home"--Provided by publisher.
36) Gymnastics
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
From somersaults and backflips on the floor to aerial moves, mounts, and dismounts on bars and beams, kids will learn all about gymnastics history, events, and competitions.
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Language
English
Description
Explore one of the most powerful and highest-ranking female figures in American history with this biography of Vice President Kamala Harris in this Level 2 reader. On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris made history. That day, she became the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected as Vice President of the United States. Young readers will learn about Harris's childhood, her early career, and her journey...