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A collection of favorite animals for newly confident readers.Meet the animals of the Arctic and Antarctic: from polar bears, the largest land predators on Earth, to emperor penguins, which waddle mile

Get ready for a trip around the world with the fifth edition of National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas, the premier atlas for young explorers looking to learn more about the wondrous planet we inhabit.In this new edition, the map experts at National Geographic have worked with a geography educator to provide:• Large, colorful maps specifically created for readers 7 to 10 years old• Updated facts and statistics about the world’s land, people, and animals• Bright, bold photographs• Information on what a map is and how to read a map key• A useful glossary, metric conversion chart, and index• The most up-to-date, relevant information about the world at an age-appropriate levelThe perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away―ideal for classroom use, homework help, and armchair exploration!Complete or supplement your atlas collection with the National Geographic Kids Beginner's United States Atlas (3rd edition). And for older readers, don't miss the N

A comprehensive modern reference book all about rainforests for confident readers.This book is far more than a collection of bugs and butterflies. It explores rainforests by continent, so the young re

An adorable and modern reference book about puppies and kittens for emergent readers.Puppies and Kittens is packed with facts about everyone's favorite pets. Each double-page spread features as aspect of the life of animal babies for children to compare with their own lives. Where to eat and sleep, learning, playing, even fighting with your brothers and sisters! Collection spreads feature many puppy and kitten breeds and there's lots of information about these mammals' wild cousins. Great pictures, clear layouts, simple words, and word-picture relationships make these books perfect for children first encountering information books and reading. Vetted by literacy experts.