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Presents the stories of a dog that helps stranded dolphins, a capuchin monkey who helps a young man with physical limitations, and a rat that sniffs out land mines.

"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...

Photographs and text provide an introduction to ants, explaining what they look like, where they live, and what they eat, describing different kinds of ants, and discussing the role of ants in the food chain.

Collects three stories about animal conservation and rescue, including the tale of Zongoloni, an orphaned elephant calf; Paul and Babe, two owlets separated from their parents; and Heavenly, a black bear found injured in the snow.

Presents an introduction to polar bears, describing their habitat, physical characteristics, life cycle, eating habits, and behaviors, and looks at the life of a polar bear cub.

Provides five thousand facts about everything from spies and survival to music and coral reefs.

Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.

Presents information about polar bears, monkeys, and penguins, including details regarding their behavior, diets, families, and environments, and also chronicles stories of wild animal babies being rescued and nursed back to health by humans. Includes riddles and quizzes--

Learn about ugly animals and how their strange bodies help protect them.

Offers teenagers advice on surviving natural disasters, embarrassing moments, and social situations.