National Geographic Readers Animal Superpowers L2

"This Level 2 reader features dozens of animals and their fascinating abilities, such as leafcutter ants that can lift 50 times their weight, the mutable rain frog that can change the texture of its skin, and the unusual pom-pom crab that carries sea anemones to strike at foes. Young readers get up close to these creatures with engaging text and colorful photos. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own"--

Some animals have incredible skills that are almost like superpowers, from ultrafast speeds, to superstrength, to clever camouflage!

Get ready to be amazed by the super speed, epic strength, and jaw-dropping powers of some of the planet's most awesome animals! From lifting stupendous weights to jumping unbelievable heights, superpowers aren't just in the movies: they're really real. This new Level 2 reader features dozens of fascinating animals and their amazing abilities that seem too incredible to be true. Learn about leafcutter ants that can carry 50 times their weight; the mutable rain frog, which can change the texture of its skin to help it camouflage; and the pom-pom crab, which carries sea anemones to strike at foes. Young readers get up close to these creatures and more with engaging text and colorful photos. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted nonfiction text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This thrilling Level 2 reader provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own—perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

"Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations"--

Details the characteristics of favorite cute animals, from roly-poly polar bears and waddling penguins to funny monkeys and energetic tiger cubs.

Learn about monkeys including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment.

The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National Geographic photography fires the imagination on dramatic spreads alive with vivid images of lava, ash, molten rock, weird rocks, and steaming seawater.

Explore 12 species that you hope you'll never come across, from sharks, snakes, jellyfish, bears, tigers and mosquitoes.

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year: A “fascinating” photo-filled book on these amazing arachnids! (Booklist) Yellow blood? Skeletons on the outside? These attributes don’t belong to comic book characters or alien life forms, but to Earth’s biggest and hairiest spiders: tarantulas. In this book you are invited to follow Sam Marshall, spider scientist extraordinaire (he’s never been bitten), as he explores the dense rain forest of French Guiana, knocking on the doors of tarantula burrows, trying to get a closer look at these incredible creatures. You’ll also visit the largest comparative spider laboratory in America—where close to five hundred live tarantulas sit in towers of stacked shoeboxes and plastic containers, waiting for their turn to dazzle and astound the scientists who study them. “Superb color photos abound in this spectacular series addition…This is a vivid look at an enthusiastic scientist energetically and happily at work…A treat, even for arachnophobes.”—School Library Journal (starred review) A Sibert Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A John Burroughs Nature Book for Young Readers A Kirkus Reviews Editors Choice

Travel to Earth's far north and discover the mysterious, cute, fierce, and unique creatures— from polar bears to puffins, narwhals to hares— that call the chilly Arctic region home. This Level 2 reader is packed with popular and lesser-known animal species that call the icy Arctic home, including hares, ptarmigans, arctic foxes, wolverines, narwhals, puffins, seals, and of course, polar bears. Whether they live on land, in the ocean, or along the coast, these creatures have clever ways to survive. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! Engaging photos showing Arctic creatures in their habitat take readers up close and personal to some of their favorite animals and make learning fun! Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 5 to 8 Beautiful and engaging photos Fun approach to high-interest subjectPraise 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 Explore more National Geographic Readers about animals: National Geographic Readers: Penguins! (Level 2) National Geographic Readers: Foxes (Level 2) National Geographic Readers: Adorable Animals (Level 2) * National Geographic Readers: Animal Superpowers (Level 2)