Aids in the identification of all species known to breed in North America, describing their appearance, behavior, natural habitat, and rarity

Describes the characteristics and behavior of different kinds of Australian mammals, birds and reptiles - marsupials - sugar glider - possum - koala - wombat - bandicoot - tasmanian devil - platypus - echidna - cassowary - emus - tawny frogmouths - kookaburra - black swans - satin bowerbird - galahs - rainbow lorikeet - honeyeater - thorny devil - bearded dragon - goanna - kangaroo

Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love.

Colorful photographs and simple text introduce children to the planets. Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons.

Introduces the migration patterns of monarch butterfies, describing the vast distances they cover, why they migrate, and the dangers they face along the way.

An account of the Aztecs: how their empire was destroyed by the Spanish conqueror, Cortes; how treasures of their art and elements of their culture survive today

A look at the intriguing world of wolves.

"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 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the animal lovers of today and scientists of tomorrow!"--