What's that buzzing around? It's a busy bee! With engaging photos and accessible text, kids will learn all about these incredible insects in this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader.We often think of honey when it comes to bees, but did you know these small but mighty insects help feed millions of people every year? Between pollinating flowers and maintain biodiversity, bees are essential to the natural world—and they're super cool! This engaging and informativ...

In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, and learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.

Welcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food. Kids will be mesmerized by wonderful photographs and inviting text. This level 1 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text that will help kids learn about these cute critters and the power of teamwork!

Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat.From rolly-polly cuddly cubs to sleek and powerful night-stalking predators, it's no wonder why the cheetah is an all-time kid favorite. Boasting the title of "fastest land animal," these spotted big cats can go from 0 to 60 mph in le...

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 feat...

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 ...

Find out about the shy and rarely seen red panda! This level 1 reader documents the lives of red pandas in their environment. The carefully constructed text and beautiful photographs guarantee a successful and rewarding reading experience for any reader, especially those who love wild animals.

This exciting reader follows the story of the longest and the most demanding elephant migration on the planet. Living at the furthest corners of the hot and dry Sahara Desert, the very margins of where elephants can survive, hundreds of these great creatures make a dangerous but necessary journey as their main source of food and water dries up and they must go in search of more. Battling 120-degree heat, sandstorms, and fierce thunderstorms, these amazing animals travel 35 miles a day in a...

Welcome to the adorable world of koalas! Travel down under in this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader and meet the cuddly, tree-hugging animal.With a seemingly permanent half-smile on their face, koalas are appealing to boys and girls alike. Filled with adorable photos, and carefully leveled text, this level 1 reader introduces beginning readers to these furry creatures, from cub to adult, exploring where they live, what they eat, and even the way they say "he...

A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles—and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

In 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 or for independent reading.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/com...

Every 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 jou...