Synopsis: "Katya the tiger wakes up early in the morning, before her three cubs, to look for food. Follow Katya as she springs into action, ready to catch a meal only to find herself unexpectedly landing in water. Katya has a busy morning before returning to her den--Jacket.

Synopsis: "This revised edition surveys key aspects of koalas, describing these tree-climbing marsupials' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why koalas do not have tails"--

Synopsis: Kindergarten has never been funnier with the launch of this new, strong-willed character, in the style of Ladybug Girl, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Bread and Jam for Frances. Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don't go according to plan, and when a pesky girl in a pink bow decides to be her best friend, she walks out on kindergarten and joins her brother in second grade. It takes an unlikely partner to…

Synopsis: "Dedan has a good life on the African savanna. His days pass pleasantly, as he crunches and munches tree leaves neck and neck with other giraffes. On this day, Dedan helps his herd find safety. Hooray for Dedan! He saves the day"--Jacket.

Synopsis: "For Tembo the elephant and her herd, life on the African savanna is busy. There is the daily search for food and water and some surprising encounters with other animals"--Jacket.

Synopsis: Experience a day in the life of a zebra as you read about this fascinating animal and life in the African savanna.

Synopsis: Hurry up!  Come one—come all!   We’re off to watch the bats play ball! You’ll never forget your first game: the green so green, the presence of heroes past, and togetherness with family and friends, rooting for the home team. But you think humans are the only ones who enjoy America’s national pastime? Grab your bat—the other kind—and your mitt, and join these captivating bats as they flutter off to watch their all-stars compete. How about a…

Synopsis: These majestic hunters are perfectly adapted to living in the Arctic. Readers will learn all about polar bears, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.

Synopsis: Children will be delighted by images of these giant mammals of the Arctic. Fascinating text explains how a polar bear's body is suited to living in an icy climate and swimming in freezing oceans. Young readers will learn how baby polar bears are raised by their mothers and how the melting of pack ice is threatening their way of life.

Synopsis: A poetic and pictorial portrayal of the lovely things that happen at a brook as a mother deer and two fawns come to drink, fish leap, and sunlight sparkles on the water.

Synopsis: Learn all about hedgehogs in this engaging Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 150 books from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series.Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these adorable animals--their fascinating features, behavior, and habitat. This reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of…

Synopsis: Why do squirrels twitch their tails? Why do they pretend to hide their nuts? How do squirrels' forgotten nuts benefit Earth? Learn all about the curious world of squirrels and how you can help keep them safe.Level 1 readers are aimed at children who are starting to recognize common words and are capable of sounding out unfamiliar words. Short, simple sentences help guide the reader through new concepts and ideas.

Synopsis: A heartfelt story that celebrates picture books and reminds us real heroes come in all shapes and sizes Willow the Armadillo loves picture books. More than anything, she wants to be the hero in a picture book of her very own. She knows that achieving her dream will take a lot of work, so she studies hard at Picture Book Academy and signs up for many auditions. But she just can't seem to land a leading role! After one last heartbreaking…

Synopsis: Geoffrey Groundhog has become a local celebrity for successfully predicting how long winter will last. Everyone awaits his prediction each February 2, when he emerges from his burrow to look for his shadow. But Geoffrey's fame has grown out of control - and so has the commotion surrounding his burrow! With television lights and cameras crowding him, he can't even see the ground, much less his shadow. How will he make his spring prediction? How…

Synopsis: Arthur, D.W., and their friends bring a touch of their own personalities and senses of humor to this sprightly collection of classic bedtime stories. "Could you please be more careful--you're drooling on my cape," says D.W. to the wolf in "Little Red Riding Hood." "Lucky I'm not afraid of heights," proclaims Francine as she climbs to the top of the mattresses in "The Princess and the Pea." Master weaver Arthur has the last laugh in "The Emperor'…

Synopsis: Organized by Lexile, this 20-book collection contains age-appropriate content-area trade books that students at different levels can read successfully and enjoy. This collection features high-interest science and social studies titles.

Synopsis: Students will be mesmerized by photos of carnivorous animals capturing their prey in this series for emergent readers. Text with a repeating sentence pattern will both captivate and support beginning readers of any age

Synopsis: Everyone loves the smile on a dolphin’s face. Though smart enough to become theme park tricksters, dolphins are first and foremost wild mammals. Melissa Stewart’s lively text outlines our responsibility to conserve their natural environment. This high-interest book also offers an interactive experience to boost awareness of these adorable creatures.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/…

Synopsis: Safari day dawns on the savanna. The African light gives the sky colors seen nowhere else on Earth. Soon, an amazing array of wild animals are yawning, screeching, and growling to life. Meet the elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and the laughing hyenas of the wilderness and find out who’s friends with whom and why!National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more…

Synopsis: Have fun learning about some odd but true animal facts with Dr. Sugar Glider and her patients!Zoë Zebra is troubled. Why do flies crash into her? A visit from Dr. Glider can solve the mystery. Our gliding doctor also helps a sloth stay awake, a sneezing iguana, a leaderless clownfish, a lovesick egret, and many more creatures with some peculiar problems.This hilarious and fun picture book by author and zoologist Jess Keating (Pink Is for…