Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth-maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit natgeoed.org/commoncore for more

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A simple explanation of how the human body works, discussing the five senses, muscles, bones, digestion, the heart, and the brain.

Text and photographs show a tadpole from a tiny dark speck in a frog egg to a full grown frog.

Describes a baby dolphin's experiences during his first day in the ocean.

Jeff must learn patience when he accompanies his uncle on an expedition to hunt for dinosaur fossils in the Sahara Desert. Based on the real discovery of Afrovenator by Paul Sereno in 1993.

With the help of his friends Winnie the Pooh finds out what happens when you visit the doctor and learns that there is nothing to worry about.

Discusses the discovery and analysis of Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur which may have been an ancestor of modern birds.

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

Depicts a family of four who make their garden their summer home as they prepare the soil, plant seeds, water the garden, and watch for a harvest of vegetables.