Bears

by Elizabeth Carney

Published 2 October 2017

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels.

Get ready for a walk on the wild side in this image-packed book all about bears! Kids will learn about different kinds of bears, where they live, and what they do. This level 4 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the animal lovers of today and scientists of tomorrow!

Level 4: Independent reader
Perfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime books.


Cats vs. Dogs

by Elizabeth Carney

Published 2 October 2017

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader.

Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been an intensely debated issue at lunch tables around the world. Which one’s better? Smarter? This National Geographic Kids Level 4 Reader presents the facts in a fun and informative fashion. With fascinating and accessible text, children will love debating and deciding the answer to this question for themselves.

Level 4: Independent Reader books are perfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 4 Reader, try Deadliest Animals (9780008266806).


Mars

by Elizabeth Carney

Published 2 October 2017

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels.

Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colourful book packed with amazing imagery. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This level 4 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

Level 4: Independent reader
Perfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime books.


National Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world.

Wrap up warm and travel to the wintery world of the Arctic with experienced nature photographers to learn all about the world's biggest land-based carnivore, the polar bear. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and researchers of tomorrow!

Level 5 readers are ideal for kids who are confident in reading independently and ready for the challenge of varied sentence lengths, some technical vocabulary and increasing inference.


Planets

by Elizabeth Carney

Published 3 September 2018

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels.

This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space.

This level 3 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts. This book helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow!

This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors.

Level 3: Becoming independent
Best suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.


Bats

by Elizabeth Carney

Published 2 October 2017

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader.

They live in spooky caves, in forests, and even in the dark reaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, and they sleep while hanging upside down! In this beautifully photographed National Geographic Kids Level 3 Reader, children will learn about one of the world’s most intriguing creatures and discover the bat’s unique place in the wild.

Level 3: Becoming Independent books are best suited for kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 3 Reader, try Deadly Predators (9780008266714).


Frogs

by Elizabeth Carney

Published 2 October 2017

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels.

Learn all about frogs in this exciting children's book. It's full of beautiful and interesting images that teach kids all about these amazing animals. This level 2 book is appropriate for the first steps of independent reading or for a reading-aloud experience, perfect for motivating future scientists and explorers!

Level 2: Becoming fluent
These books are a good match for kids who are developing reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are ideal for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise books.


Join Chris Johns on a journey to Africa and the Okavango Delta in Botswana as he tracks a hungry cheetah mother and her five cubs. As the fastest land animal, cheetahs can go from 0 to 50 mph in less than three seconds. They rely on their speed to overcome their prey, and to survive. Johns takes you on the hunt - as the cheetah hunts for prey and as he tracks the elusive cheetah. Soon the cheetah family allows him to get close to them, and the face-to-face encounter that ensues is one of the most profound moments of his life. And you get to experience it with him. But Johns also accepts the responsibilty that comes with the privilege of this encounter: trying to save these endangered creatures and protect their habitat, which is severely threatened. Learn about cheetahs race for survival. Where once there were some 100,000 cheetahs in 44 countries, today there are between 12,000 and 15,000 cheetahs left, in only about 24-26 countries.

Kids will learn all about the exciting lives of wild cats – including tigers, leopards, lynx, cheetahs, mountain lions, and more – in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers.


What cute baby animals will you find in the forest? Come meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, and even a baby owl in this sweet pre-reader!

Young readers will learn all about North American forests and the super cute baby animals that live there. Find out what these forest babies eat, where they live with their families, and how they learn and play.

Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the animal world. 

New readers will want to read Forest Babies over and over again as they discover the cutest baby animals and a love of reading.

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
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.” —Maggie Reagan, Booklist

Explore more National Geographic Readers:

National Geographic Readers: In the Pond (Pre-Reader)
National Geographic Readers: In the Desert (Pre-Reader)
National Geographic Readers: Whales (Pre-Reader)
National Geographic Readers: A Zebra’s Day (Pre-Reader)

Now in Spanish! Learn all about bats in this photo- and fact-filled Level 2 reader from National Geographic Kids.

They live in caves, in forests, even under bridges. They fly through the sky at night, and they sleep while hanging upside down. They’re bats! Packed with fascinating information and engaging photos, this Level 2 reader teaches kids about the world’s only flying mammal, from where they live to what they eat. Perfect for newly independent readers who are ready for longer sentences and more complex vocabulary, this book will encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!