Synopsis: Dinosaurs may seem like a myth, but we know they used to roam the Earth before we were born. Learn all about them and how we know they exist in this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader. None of us have seen dinosaurs in real life—we don't even know what color they were! But scientists all over the world found bones and other evidence that prove they once lived on Earth. Kids starting to read independently will travel back to prehistoric…

Synopsis: It's fun to be a Baby-sitters Little Sister! Karen lives next door to an old lady named Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Porter wears long black robes and has wild gray hair. Her black cat is named Midnight. No wonder Karen thinks Mrs. Porter is a witch! Mrs. Porter is having a meeting at her house. Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are the witches going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away-once and for all?

Synopsis: In this Flat Stanley I Can Read adventure, Stanley visits his relatives at the farm and helps his uncle win big at the pumpkin contest!There are so many fun ways for Flat Stanley to help on his uncle’s farm in the fall. Being flat comes in handy when picking corn and even acting like a scarecrow! But when pumpkins begin to disappear right before the county fair, will Flat Stanley be able to help? Flat Stanley and the Missing Pumpkins is a is a…

Synopsis: Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!It’s Karen's birthday! She can’t wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties -- one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one big party and to celebrate the special day with her whole family together. Will Karen's birthday wish come true?

Synopsis: It's time for Peppa and George to go to the dentist!Peppa and George are going to the dentist today. It's George's first visit, so he's a little nervous --but Peppa shows him that a trip to the dentist can be lots of fun!

Synopsis: Another Thanksgiving at Grandma's and Gavin expects a long, boring day. But cousin Rhonda wants to escape to the backyard swing set. Can they avoid the vicious guard dogs in homemade sweaters, affectionate aunts, and worse, the great wall of butts, to find some fun before turkey time?

Synopsis: "Fancy Nancy's little sister, JoJo, stars in her My First I Can Read debut! From bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes JoJo, Fancy Nancy's little sister. JoJo adores making messes, but when her pillow fight gets too messy, Daddy is unhappy. After everything is cleaned up, JoJo thinks of the perfect gift for Daddy...it's the best mess of all! Beginning readers will love joining JoJo in this My First I…

Synopsis: Buzz and Fly Guy visit the aquarium, where they learn facts about sharks, including how they breathe in water, what they eat, and how they take care of their young.

Synopsis: The Kate Greenaway Medal winner is now available in a vibrant pop-up edition, featuring ten pop-up scenes. Lola is a fussy eater. A very fussy eater. She won't eat her carrots (until big brother Charlie reveals that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter). She won't eat her mashed potatoes (until Charlie explains that they are cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji). There are many, many things Lola absolutely will not eat,…

Synopsis: 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 Level 1 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…

Synopsis: 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!

Synopsis: 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-…

Synopsis: Have Pizza and Taco been naughty or nice? These foodie besties are getting ready for the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book!IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME....in a few months!!! But Pizza and Taco have decided it's never too early to make their Christmas wish lists and check them twice. Now all they need to do is make sure they’re super nice and well-behaved because Santa Slaw is always watching! Taco has no problem helping…

Synopsis: Mo Willems meets Bob Shea in this uproariously funny picture book about Gilbert the Goblin from the creator of Unicorns Are the Worst!.Gilbert the Goblin is absolutely, definitely, one-hundred-percent certain that dragons are the worst. They burn down everything in sight and they hoard all the gold. They melt every ice cream cone within a mile radius, and everyone is afraid of them. But really, it’s the dragons who should be afraid of Gilbert…

Synopsis: George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin-a headless scarecrow that kicks people's hats off on Halloween! The man with the yellow hat tells George it's just a legend, but with the help of

Synopsis: When Karen falls down on her new roller skates, she breaks her wrist. Will she be able to find someone famous to sign her cast?

Synopsis: Karen is having a bad-luck day. Her favorite jeans are missing, there's no prize in the cereal box, and Boo-Boo the cat runs away. Will this be her worst day ever?

Synopsis: Hooray! We're going to the beach! Do you know what kind of animals live in the ocean? You'll see fish swim, dolphins leap, and jellyfish float by. 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.