National Geographic Kids Chapters: Courageous Canine: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes - Softcover

Milner Halls, Kelly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1426313969 ISBN 13: 9781426313967

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books, 2013

Synopsis

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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Review:

“My son loves these books. We started reading National Geographic Kids books when he was about six (he's nine now) and I can honestly say that these books have been instrumental in teaching him to read.” – Consumer

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About the Author:

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1426313969
• ISBN 13: 9781426313967
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112