An introduction to various modes of transportation, using color photographs and simple text, including racecars, armored trucks, cement mixers, jet airplanes, propeller planes, and passenger trains.
Young readers learn all about animal abodes--from cozy dens to towering trees--in this new Pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world. Along with brilliant photos and a fun approach to reading, National Geographic Readers are a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators.
From wagons and steamboats to hybrid cars and ferries, all modes of travel and transportation have changed significantly over time. Historical photographs, artwork, and accessible text combine to help young readers compare and contrast transportation from past to present.
Take a stroll along the beach. What do you see? Young readers will learn all about the beach and the animals that call it home in this fun pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts -- helping them expand their understanding of the world.
Discover the plants and animals that live in and around a pond in this new Pre-reader about the many things to be found in this amazing ecosystem. If you visited a pond, what would you see? In this fun Pre-reader, young readers will learn all about ponds and the ducks, turtles, frogs, and other animals that call these watery habitats home. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 3 to 5 and up to a kindergarten grade level Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images A vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity that introduces kids to new words and concepts Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers give kids a chance to use what they’ve learned, while expanding their understanding of the world. About the series: This high-interest, educationally-vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children’s book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they’ve learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience. Praise for National Geographic Readers: “Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats.” Quoted by: Maggie Reagan, Booklist Complete your collection with these popular National Geographic Pre-readers: National Geographic Readers: Swing, Sloth! Explore the Rain Forest National Geographic Readers: At the Beach National Geographic Readers: Animal Homes National Geographic Readers: Hop, Bunny! Explore the Forest