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National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels.How cool is a supersonic jet that can zip, dip, and zoom through the air? Or a helicopter that hovers as still as a hummingbird? In this 32-page reader, a real-life pilot introduces kids to the greatest planes that ever flew.Level 2: Becoming fluentThese books are a good match for kids who are developing reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are ideal for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise books.

The BIG fact book for LITTLE kids!Get answers to all your ‘Why?’ questions and find out how the world around you works.Why do I have a belly button? Why does water turn to ice? Why does popcorn pop? And why do cats hunt?Inside you’ll find: Bright and bold illustrations and photographsSimple text for early readers, and fun facts on every pageQuestions to encourage interactive learningParent tips to support learningAnd much more!Collect the whole series: DinosaursSpaceAnimalsOceanScienceWorldWhereWhyHow

Choo Choo! Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains!National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • Answer some of life’s most peculiar questions with this fascinating, browsable book that brings the fun of National Geographic Kids to preschoolers and curious kids!Why do I have a belly button? Why can't fish breathe air? What makes a plane fly?Kids are relentless question-askers, and this colorful, charming book helps provide them with easy-to-understand, age-appropriate answers! Using an interactive Q&A format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Little Kids First Big Book of Why delivers lively and accurate information, plus hands-on activities, simple recipes, crafts, and more. The Little Kids First Big Book of Why helps prepare children for school by inviting them to ask big questions and think big thoughts. Perfect for kids in preschool through first grade, it's also an essential parent reference with trustworthy, engaging, level-appropriate explanations based on sound educational findings. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration!Continue exploring with these other National Geographic Little Kids First books:The Little Kids First Big Book of DinosaursThe Little Kids First Big Book of AnimalsThe Little Kids First Big Book of SpaceThe Little Kids First Big Book of WhereThe Little Kids First Big Book of Sports

This 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.From the Trade Paperback edition.