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"Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations."--

An introduction to the types, physical features, behavior, and pet potential of snakes.

Describes different types of trucks.

Presents the life of sea turtles, including where they travel, how they build nests, and what they eat.

"Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers"--

Learn about monkeys including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment.

Explains how the behaviors and characteristics of different predatory animals, including wolves, polar bears, army ants, and orcas, are valuable in their pursuit of food.

"These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers"--

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.