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.

Synopsis: George gets a visit from Dr. Brown Bear after he catches a cold in the rain. Based on the hit animated TV show as seen on Nick Jr.Peppa and George love to play outside in the rain, but George does not want to wear his rain hat. He has a great time jumping in muddy puddles with Peppa--but then he catches a cold! It's time for a visit from Dr. Brown Bear. How long will it take for George to feel better? Find out in this illustrated storybook based…

Synopsis: "Karen feels like an ugly duckling. Her baby teeth are all falling out, and she has to wear new glasses, too! Karen needs a new haircut to make her look glamorous. But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen's hair all wrong. Now she's uglier than ever! What will all the kids at school say?"--

Synopsis: George's favorite toy is Mr. Dinosaur. When Mr. Dinosaur breaks, George gets a new toy. The toy, Dino-Roar, walks, talks, and even sings. But can he replace George's old toy? This full-color 8x8 picture book is just right for young Peppa fans.

Synopsis: "Shows what happens in nature in the spring. Stunning photography and detailed imagery capture the uplifting spirit of our favorite season in this counterpart to the National Geographic bestseller A Tree for All Season"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: Polar bears are one of the most striking animals on Earth. This National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader contain beautiful photographs and carefully constructed text that documents the lives of polar bears. Perfect for kids who are starting to read independently. With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. You'll learn about how these majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for…

Synopsis: Yo-wee-o! In a milestone picture book, author-illustrator Judith Byron Schachner brings us an inspiring story about making dreams come true, seasoned with a hearty helping of heroic Viking history and lore. Emma is excited as she starts to read about Erik the Red for a school report on world explorers. The excitement grows to epic proportions when she sets her sights on obtaining a real Viking ship. With a tinfoil helmet, a fighting spirit, and…

Synopsis: In this book, the tale is told by the black horse himself, from his idyllic days on a country squire’s estate to his harsh fate as a London cab horse. Filled with vivid anecdotes about animal intelligence, the novel has a special magic that comes from the love for all creatures, great and small, apparent on every page. But the book’s lasting impact comes from its moving depiction of a human society struggling to find the goodness within itself,…