A princess who was never expected to become queen A queen who loved and owned many corgi dogs The longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom
How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1New York Timesbest-selling Who Was? series!
In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line!
Queen Elizabeth reigned for seventy years, and while there were palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life was one of strict discipline and duty.
This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who was both a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.
This fascinating addition to our best-selling Who Was…? series does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman Empire. In an even-handed and easy-to-read narrative, this title–illustrated with eighty black-and-white drawings–also explains the early origins of Christianity and how it became a major religion.
What if a blue whale and a mosquito had a fight? Who do you think would win?
This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a blue whale and a mosquito! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!
This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
What if a coyote and dingo had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals: a coyote and a dingo! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the ups and downs of gravity. When baby drops food from a high chair, why does it fall? Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well! With tongue firmly in cheek, the Baby Loves Science series is a fun-filled introduction to STEM concepts for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups.
¡Rayos, truenos, viento y lluvia! Aprende todo sobre las tormentas en este emocionante libro para niños. Este texto de Nivel 1 está lleno de información interesante pero a la vez accesible para los primeros pasos de lectura independiente.
Esta serie educativa de libros para principiantes de alto interés para niños está llena de las imágenes maravillosas de National Geographic, acompañadas por textos escritos por autores experimentados en el campo de la literatura juvenil.
Los libros de nivel 1 refuerzan el contenido del libro con una actividad Kinestécica.
Los niños son naturalmente curiosos sobre el mundo que les rodea y esa curiosidad es una poderosa motivación para la lectura. Libros informativos como este les permiten alimentar los intereses de sus hijos y formar lectores que no sólo lean, sino que ¡también quieren leer!
Interesantes libros informativos como los Libros de National Geographic para niños les ayudan a sus hijos a aprender más sobre el mundo donde vivimos y con sus lectura informativa es un componente crítico para el éxito en el colegio.
"Los ponis son animales especiales.
Son lindos y fuertes.
Son amables y leales. Les gusta estar con gente y con otros animales."
Tiernos y torpes, los ponis son adorados por niños de todo el mundo. No importa si se encuentran en los zoológicos o corriendo libres por las montañas, estos animales son los favoritos tanto de los adultos como de los niños. En este libro, información fascinante se complementa con imágenes bellas para asegurar que se despierte la curiosidad natural de los niños y que al mismo tiempo se inspiren.
Soy Una Hoja es un libro que cuenta acerca de la vida de las hojas y sus funciones. A los chicos les encatará saber que cada una de las hojas del patio de su casa tiene una vida muy particular. El texto es sencillo y fácil de leer.
The earth is definitely getting warmer. There's no argument about that, but who or what is the cause? And why has climate change become a political issue? Are humans at fault? Is this just a natural development?
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.
National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Este libro para principiantes utiliza vocabulario simple e imágenes divertidas para captar el interés y desarrollar las habilidades de lectores que recién empiezan a leer. Las locas travesuras, el humor y la información divertida hacen que esta lectura sea un placer.
Los libros de National Geographic han tenido mucho éxito en la categoría competitiva de libros para principiantes, y este libro contribuye a este éxito con el mismo texto cuidadosamente nivelado e imágenes maravillosas. Ahora la serie se expande más allá de los niveles de la escuela primaria para llegar a los principios de la relación entre el niño y la lectura. Los libros Pre-Lectores de National Geographic utilizan la representación visual, la repetición y el reconocimiento para enseñar a los niños la base de esta hermosa habilidad.
Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!
Young children love to look at bugs. Here’s a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about the insects in their backyards—with colors, sounds, sizes, and super-simple facts.
Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. (“Chomp! A bright red ladybug munches on a leaf. Point to each of its spots.”) It’s a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series at Mindbuilder website:
Weather My Body Ocean Life Moon Landing Construction Site Rainforest Animals Planet Earth Reptiles Cars and Trucks
Come along as little puppy goes out exploring in the world. Along the way he meets new friends, big and small, and sees amazing sites, but can't wait to get back home to mom. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
Los niños son naturalmente curiosos sobre el mundo que les rodea y esa curiosidad es una poderosa motivación para la lectura. Libros informativos como este les permiten alimentar los intereses de sus hijos y formar lectores que no sólo lean, sino que ¡también quieren leer!
Interesantes libros informativos como los Libros de National Geographic para niños les ayudan a sus hijos a aprender más sobre el mundo donde vivimos y con sus lectura informativa es un componente crítico para el éxito en el colegio.
Aprende todo sobre las ranas en este emocionante libro para niños en español.Está lleno de imágenes bellas e interesantes que les enseñan a los niños todo sobre estos animales asombrosos.
Este libro de Nivel 1 es apropiado para los primeros pasos de lectura independiente o para una experiencia de lectura en voz alta, ¡perfecto para motivar a futuros científicos y exploradores!
This book introduces readers to the digestive system, including the digestive process, the organs involved in digestion, and common problems and diseases associated with the digestive system.
Con las coloridas ilustraciones de Judith Moffatt y el texto simple pero poderoso del exitoso autor Jean Marzollo, ¡los niños descubrirán lo divertida que puede ser el agua! Una deliciosa discusión sobre las diversas formas que toma el agua.
How many bones do we have? Which bone is the longest? Or the smallest? Without bones, you would be like a jellyfish or a worm. Our bones support us and protect our insides. They work together with our muscles to allow us to do all the things we do!
From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Moon! Earth's Best Friend is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon ― told from the perspective of the moon itself. Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock ― she's Earth's rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.
Todo el mundo ama a los pandas. Nos encanta verlos jugar, trepar, dormir y masticar. ¡Pero cuidado, también rasguñan—mira ese árbol! Ilustrado con maravillosas imágenes que registran el lugar único de este animal en China y en todo el mundo, este libro en español es para niños de Nivel 2 que leen solos o con ayuda de vez en cuando.
Weird But True! is going prehistoric! This new addition to the wildly popular, mind-blowing, fact-packed series is taking on the jaws and claws that ruled the Mesozoic world.
Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human’s? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There’s a dinosaur named after Hogwarts–Harry Potter’s wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You’ll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them.
Adult and child readers will learn all about plants - including how they grow, the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers - together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids.
Observa de cerca el mundo a tus pies y encontrarás muchos más insectos de los que imaginas. Este libro, INSECTOS, brinda fabulosas imágenes y datos increíbles. Los jóvenes lectores se sentirán inspirados al conocer un experto en insectos y aprender sobre cómo un escarabajo salvó a Australia.
Favorite topics in active and interactive print and digital books, specially designed for newly confident readers.
Look closer at the world at your feet and you will find there is more to bugs than meets the eye. BUGS features stunning close-up images combined with weird and wonderful bug facts. The book takes a 360 degree view of the natural history, history, and human impact of mini-beasts. It covers more than just insects, featuring other land invertebrates such as spiders, centipedes, worms, and snails. It delves into prehistory to show the ancient, giant ancestors of today’s creatures. Young naturalists will be inspired by meeting an insect explorer and expert and reading about how a beetle saved Australia. You can even find out how to make a bug snack!