NONFICTION MONDAY: National Geographic Readers

I've long enjoyed National Geographic's books, especially the beautiful photography.  The leveled readers are especially well done.  Today I'm highlighting several Level 3 readers. Level 3 readers are for fluent readers.  These are books that I plan to use with my students to highlight nonfiction text features.  Not only do they have beautiful photographs but the information is interesting and well-presented.  These books work for both learning and pleasure reading.

National Geographic also has a Super Reader Program that encourages students to read, play games, take quizzes, and earn prizes. 

WATER

by Melissa Stewart

National Geographic, 2014

ISBN: 978-1-4263-1474-2

Water is all around us; we drink it every day. In this level 3 reader, kids will learn about the water cycle, discovering how rain and snow flow into our lakes, rivers, and oceans, and later evaporate into the sky again. Vivid photography and accessible text make this book an ideal introduction to the science of water.

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ANNE FRANK

by Alexandra Zapruder

National Geographic, 2013

ISBN: 978-1-4263-1352-3

Anne Frank is one of the first of many National Geographic Readers that highlight important historical figures. This level-3 reader brings an understanding of her historical significance to a whole new audience. Young readers will learn about the brave and tragic life of the young girl whose diary kept while in hiding from Nazis is one of the most important and insightful books of the World War II era. National Geographic Readers: Anne Frank explores not just the diary, but her life and the important role she played in 20th-century history.

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ROBOTS

by Melissa Stewart

National Geographic, 2014

ISBN: 978-1-4263-1344-8

Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists of tomorrow!

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. 

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MARS

by Elizabeth Carney

National Geographic, 2014

ISBN: 978-1-4263-1747-7

Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colorful book packed with amazing imagery. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!