Meteors (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)
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Meteors (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)

By Melissa Stewart and National Geographic Kids
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Published on Jan 6, 2015 | 48 Pages

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Grades 2–4
Ages 7–9

Blast off on a trip to discover the fascinating world of meteors. In this image-packed book, kids will learn all about these objects hurtling through space—and into our atmosphere. This level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

ISBN 9781426319433 (Paperback)
Published on Jan 6, 2015
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 48
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 7-9 years
Grade Grades 2-4
Reading Level Lexile: 880L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

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Melissa Stewart

Melissa Stewart has written more than 180 science books for young readers. While gathering information for her books, Melissa has hiked in tropical rain forests, gone on safari in Africa, and swum with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands. She can’t imagine any better job! Visit Melissa’s website at www.melissa-stewart.com or track her at twitter.com/mstewartscience.

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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers’ hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer!

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