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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Courageous Canine!

And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes

By Kelly Milner Halls

Paperback

Published on Jul 9, 2013 | 112 Pages

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Published on Jul 9, 2013 | 112 Pages

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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

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.

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"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

ISBN 9781426313967 (Paperback)
Published on Jul 9, 2013
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 112
Dimensions 5-1/8 x 7-9/16
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 560L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9781426313981 (Ebook)
Published on Jul 9, 2013
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 112
Age Range 7-10 years
Grade Grades 2-5
Reading Level Lexile: 560L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Kelly Milner Halls

For the past 15 years, award-winning author KELLY MILNER HALLS has crafted high interest nonfiction books and articles for young readers. Known for quirky but well researched topics, Halls delights in drawing even reluctant readers into the realm of discovery through the explorations of dinosaurs, Sasquatch, UFOs or dozens of other unusual themes. She speaks at schools and conferences all over the country and also works as YA novelist Chris Crutcher’s assistant.