Forest Babies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)

By Elizabeth Carney and National Geographic Kids

Paperback

Published on Apr 4, 2023 | 24 Pages

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Grades Up to Kindergarten
Ages 2–5

What cute baby animals will you find in the forest? Come meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, and even a baby owl in this sweet pre-reader!

Young readers will learn all about North American forests and the super cute baby animals that live there. Find out what these forest babies eat, where they live with their families, and how they learn and play.

Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they’ve learned, while expanding their understanding of the animal world.

New readers will want to read Forest Babies over and over again as they discover the cutest baby animals and a love of reading.

Key features include:

Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 3 to 5 and up to a kindergarten grade level
Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images
A vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity that introduces kids to new words and concepts

Praise for National Geographic Readers:

“Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats.” —Maggie Reagan, Booklist

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ISBN 9781426339820 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Apr 4, 2023
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 24
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 2-5 years
Grade Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: G

ISBN 9781426373701 (Paperback)
Published on Apr 4, 2023
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 24
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 2-5 years
Grade Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: G

Elizabeth Carney

ELIZABETH CARNEY is a former children’s book editor who writes articles for educational and trade children’s magazines, and books such as National Geographic Readers Frogs, Planets, Mars, and Cats vs. Dogs.

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!