National Geographic Kids Chapters: Courageous Canine

And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes

Part of NGK Chapters

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$5.99 US
Disney Publishing Group | National Geographic Kids
48 per carton
On sale Jul 09, 2013 | 9781426313967
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 560L | Fountas & Pinnell N
Sales rights: World
National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.

Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features an amazing pup named Lilly who sacrifices her own life to save her owner, a brave pod of dolphins who face a great white shark to save a stranger, and a mother gorilla, who in mourning her own baby, saves a 3-year-old boy who falls into her zoo enclosure. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Courageous Canine will leave young readers hungry for more.

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
"Combines everything kids love to read about -- exciting adventures, wonderful animals, daring rescues." --Examiner.com

"The stories run the gamut from heartwarming to inspirational to thrilling. The story selection will appeal to even the most reluctant readers." --Library Media Connection

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National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.

Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features an amazing pup named Lilly who sacrifices her own life to save her owner, a brave pod of dolphins who face a great white shark to save a stranger, and a mother gorilla, who in mourning her own baby, saves a 3-year-old boy who falls into her zoo enclosure. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Courageous Canine will leave young readers hungry for more.

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Praise

"Combines everything kids love to read about -- exciting adventures, wonderful animals, daring rescues." --Examiner.com

"The stories run the gamut from heartwarming to inspirational to thrilling. The story selection will appeal to even the most reluctant readers." --Library Media Connection