National Geographic Readers: Rainforests (Level 2)

nRainforests cover only a small amount of the planet, but they have more unique plants and animals than anywhere else on Earth. nPacked with captivating photos, this Level 2 reader reveals the layers of rainforests, the difference between temperate and tropical rainforests, and some of the amazing animals that live in these important ecosystems. nThese key features make National Geographic Level 2 readers a winner with kids, parents, and educators: n- Expert-vetted text appropriate for age level 5 to 8 and grade level K to 3rd grade n- Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images n- High-interest topic n- A fun approach to reading Accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! n nAbout the series: This high-interest, educationally vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images, accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes interactive features in which kids get to use what they've learned in the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience. nPraise for National Geographic Readers: nReliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats. n--Maggie Reagan, Booklist n nComplete your collection with these popular Level 2 National Geographic Readers: n n- National Geographic Readers: Sharks! n- National Geographic Readers: Snakes! n- National Geographic Readers: Penguins! n- National Geographic Readers: Coral Reefs