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Discover what it was like to be a kid during the most defining moments in history!In 1963, the United States was in the peak of the Civil Rights Movement. This is the year when activists united to put together one of the most important protests in US history: the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Some of the marchers were kids! Travel through time with Eugene and Lori as they join 250,000 other people coming from every corner of America for a day of joy and celebration that changed the course of history. About This Series: Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, "If You Were a Kid"! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, and illustrations and photos on every page, "If You Were a Kid" will spark readers' curiosity and imagination and will make learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.

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Butterflies are all around us. It's hard to believe these majestic insects with impressive wingspans and beautifully colored and patterned wings were once creepy crawly caterpillars. How in the world does this transformation happen? This reader gives kids an up-close look at exactly how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. With bonus information including different types of butterflies and poisonous caterpillars, this reader is one of a kind.

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It's winter, and Gavin and his friends are celebrating! Learn about holiday traditions from around the world!

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In this fun photographic book, little ones study faces and meet lots of families around the world.

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Eight-year-old J. D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series.

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March this way, and meet the adorable stars of National Geographic's March of the Penguins film! Emperor penguins are about the size of a five-year-old child, but they throw up a lot more than kids do! Find out why, and learn all kinds of other amazing facts about these incredible ice dwellers, in this fact- and photo-filled book!This book is a great way to introduce the skill of reading for information. Kids will be drawn in by the popular subject, and they'll learn basic science vocabulary as they build their reading skills.

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Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles. This Level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

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Photographs and text introduce seed pollination to plant growth and what plants need to thrive and grow. Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Level 2 books are perfect for kids who are ready for longer sentences and more complex vocabulary. New words are defined on the page, but occasional adult help might be welcome.

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Seventh-grader Jordan Banks reveals his apprehensions attending a NY private school as one of the few students of diversity. "Engrossing, humorous and vitally important"-Kirkus, starred review

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In this book from the National Geographic Kids Chapters series, read about the true adventures of a National Geographic photographer as he meets animals in the wild. This book features four stories of explorer Brian Skerry and his incredible encounters with animals.

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The hugely popular, genre-bending tales of Greg Heffley, a new kind of hilarious, conflicted anti-hero whose observations on life are hysterically funny-and more than a bit profound.

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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. Full color.

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Learn everything about dolphins in this exciting new Spanish National Geographic Reader. Filled with charming images, kids will learn all about these amazing sea creatures!

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Photographs and text tell the story of Lyuba, the most perfectly preserved baby mammoth ever discovered. Found lying along a riverside 31,000 years after her birth, Lyuba provides a never-before-seen view of prehistoric life in Siberia.

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It is winter of 1724 in the North American colonies. With her mother sick in bed and her father away on business, Charlotte Sheppard is left to watch over her younger siblings and the family farm as a dangerous storm blows in overnight. Meanwhile, Charlotte’s friend Elijah Coth is concerned that his immigrant family will return home to Holland after so many setbacks on their own farm. Join Charlotte and Elijah as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of the storm.

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Readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. "National Geographic Readers "are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore.

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Learn about animals with shells, scales, and spikes! This Reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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This is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths about pharaohs, queens, the boisterous sun god, Ra, and legendary creatures like the sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of an award-winning author dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt, and the book is beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life. The stories are embellished with sidebars and a mapping feature that provide historical, cultural, and geographical context.

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Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing ways animals have adapted to a more crowded world. Kids will learn about all kinds of unexpected animal sightings and find out how these creatures behave. And they'll learn how to stay safe and keep animals unharmed during urban animal encounters.

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Children will also learn the basic understanding of simple patterns and how to identify them. Through photography, colorful designs, and simple text children are able to learn quickly with this exciting and approachable tool. Parents are also able to become involved within the learning process as they guide their toddlers through the book, and proudly watch them evolve and absorb new concepts.

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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 life - 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.

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Follow a bear cub and its family as they prepare to hibernate for the winter. 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.

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You know fireflies glow in the dark, but did you know there are many other animals that make their own light? Dive deep into the ocean, soar high in the sky, and explore the forest and desert floors to discover animals that glow.

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Learn how the Vikings lived, worked, and played (. and pillaged!). Explore the rich history, culture, mythology and newest findings of the ever interesting Viking world.

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Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats versus dogs has been a hotly debated issue on playgrounds and at lunch tables worldwide. Before kids can choose which animal they prefer, though, they'll need to get the facts! This advanced reader presents information in an accessible, appealing way, with plenty of adorable photos and a helpful glossary. So which one's better, a border collie that can understand hundreds of words or a cat that can tell when an earthquake is coming? Which one's smarter? More loyal? It's up to readers to decide, and this book can help them do that.

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Sharks are among the world's top predators, but that's just ONE reason why they are SO COOL. So who wouldn't want to hang out with them to learn more! These books blend awesome animal photos with silly quips and info that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts. For example, kids can catch the hunting habits of a great white shark while learning that its true nature is as chill as a frozen fish stick.

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Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats versus dogs has been a hotly debated issue on playgrounds and at lunch tables worldwide. Before kids can choose which animal they prefer, though, they'll need to get the facts! This advanced reader presents information in an accessible, appealing way, with plenty of adorable photos and a helpful glossary. So which one's better, a border collie that can understand hundreds of words or a cat that can tell when an earthquake is coming? Which one's smarter? More loyal? It's up to readers to decide, and this book can help them do that.

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Get ready for a barrel of laughs in a pint-sized package: the jokes, riddles, knock-knocks, and puns don"t stop coming in Rob Elliott"s newest collection of never-before-heard instant classics. Fresh and clean, this book is for good times with the whole family that will never grow old.

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Perfect for reading aloud, these exquisite informational texts invite kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them.

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This new series introduces history in a whole new way to younger readers by putting them right in the middle of it!

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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.

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Come along as little puppy goes out exploring in the world. Along the way he meets new friends, big and small, and sees amazing sights, but can't wait to get back home to mom. Series Information 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.

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Get to know the weirdest, silliest, most unique critters in the animal kingdom, from the axolotl to the star-nosed mole! This quirky early reader from National Geographic Kids is full of awesome animals that march (and crawl, swim, and fly) to the beat of their own drum

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Mission: Lion Rescue is all about inspiring young animal lovers to get up close to roaring lions and the real-life challenges they face. With fun and amazing adventure stories, gorgeous photography, and rescue activities and challenges, this book taps into kids' interest in animals and their passion for saving them. Readers will meet real-life lions and learn about their habitats, challenges, and successes, plus learn how they can take action and save these amazing endangered creatures.

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A pioneering new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence. Squid Kid and Katydid, Baby Frog Squad, Monster Cheese Sandwich, and Birds Flowers Trees: A Haiku Photo Comic are just some of the mini-comics that are included as stories-within-the-story, each done in a different style, utilizing humor and drama, prose and poetry, illustrated in different media including acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, felt-tip markers, clay, hand-made cardboard sculptures, photographs, pipe cleaners, construction paper collages, and cookies. Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own creativity as they dive into this new graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey and his heartfelt, humorous, and amazing cast of characters in the Cat Kid Comic Club.

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Easy-to-Read Facts and Stunning Photos from National Geographic This colorful, fact-filled book presents an informative portrait of sea turtles, covering their traits as reptiles, their unique characteristics (such as shells and flippers), their habitats and movements, and their reproduction. Readers will learn how sea turtles protect themselves with their shells, how they migrate thousands of miles over their lifetimes, and how they manage to return to the same beach where they were born. An ideal choice for encouraging kids to learn about science, this easy-to-read nonfiction book features lots of close-up color photos from National Geographic. A picture glossary helps children learn new vocabulary.

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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. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

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With his friend as campaign manager and his former babysitter as running mate, 12-year-old Judson Moon sets out to become President of the United States. "This snappy, lighthearted farce will win kids' votes."-Publishers Weekly

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Bright photographs support an introduction to the origins, principles, and practice of the Indian holiday Diwali.

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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 life - 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.

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Thousands of years ago, the people of ancient Egypt began constructing enormous buildings called pyramids. Many of them still stand today. Have you ever wondered how they were built? Readers will follow the story of Khalid, Merti, and Sabu as they get a firsthand look at the construction of these amazing structures. They will discover what materials were used, what kinds of tools workers used, and much more.

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Readers of this informative biography will be inspired by the amazing story of Helen Keller, as they learn all about her life, her achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

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In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and his historic decision to abolish slavery. Readers will also learn why this decision impacted the United States, as well as the extent of Lincoln's impact as a fearless leader of the Civil War. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore.

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A timeless tale of perseverance and overcoming obstacles, this installment of the popular series features the first female character to join the crew.

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Build word power with 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons!Each lesson teaches ten words, and includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple encounters with new words so they really remember them. Topics include synonyms, antonyms, compound words, homophones, root words, prefixes and suffixes, and much more. Watch reading skills soar!

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