Forest Babies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) - by Elizabeth Carney (Paperback)

About the Book

"When you visit the forest, what kinds of baby animals will you meet? Maybe you'll meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, or even a baby owl! Young readers will learn all about North American forests and all the supercute baby animals that live there. Readers will also find out what the babies eat, how they live with their families, and how they learn and play"--

Book Synopsis

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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Review Quotes

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

About the Author

Elizabeth Carney is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in nonfiction children's books and science, math, and STEM-related magazines. Her author credits include Everything Big Cats; Everything Dolphins; Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move; and several titles in the National Geographic Face to Face and Readers series.