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| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Lizards Laura Marsh, 2012 Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Lizards Laura Marsh, 2012 Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: National Geographic Readers: Snakes Melissa Stewart, 2011-07-05 They’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Owls Laura Marsh, 2014 In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, and learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Sneed B. Collard III's Most Fun Book Ever About Lizards Sneed B. Collard III, 2012-02-01 Lizards are cool. Literally. They are ectotherms, which means they can?t make their own heat. That?s why you see many types of lizards basking in the sun, seemingly doing nothing at all. That?s the life. But make no mistake, lizards have very busy lives?looking for food and avoiding being food. Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets down and dirty with all kinds of lizards?from your average Joe Lizard, the western fence lizard, to the impressively large Komodo dragon. In a kid-friendly narrative, Sneed explores many different kinds of lizards, their habitats, defense systems, hunting techniques, and mating rituals. He reveals the exciting life of a lizard?from rappelling from the tops of trees to the forest floor, to dropping off a tail to get away from a predator. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: National Geographic Readers: Lizards Laura Marsh, 2012-07-24 From geckos to iguanas, komodo dragons to chameleons, lizards are about the most awesome animal around! They inhabit every continent except Antarctica. Some are lethal. Some change color. Some have suction cups on their feet. There is enough fascinating information about these animals to fill an entire library of readers! But we've taken the absolute coolest information about the coolest animal and compacted it in this fascinating level 2 reader, perfect for anyone who loves slippery, slimy, creepy, and crawly. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Giant Lizards Ginjer L. Clarke, 2005-06-16 Leapin' lizards! Kids have always been fascinated by reptiles, both living and extinct. Now they'll learn all about lizards that lived with the dinosaurs and still roam the earth today. With clear, simple text and bright, bold artwork, this Level 3 Penguin Young Reader is perfect for the home and classroom! |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Anne Frank Sean McCollum, 2022-08-08 Many students are familiar with the tragedies and terrors of World War II. Anne Frank tells the story of an incredible girl who wrote a diary about her experiences during this dark time in history. Students will be able to put a face to one of the victims of the Holocaust. They will also have the opportunity to identify the author's purpose as well as to summarize to better understand the text. The book and lesson are also available for levels Z1 and Z2. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: National Geographic Kids Readers: Animal Armor (L1) Laura Marsh, 2018-01-16 Get to know scales, shells, and other kinds of amazing animal armor in this engaging Level 1 Reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 125 books from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic creatures. Learn about animals with shells, scales, and spikes! This Reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: National Geographic Readers: Cheetahs Laura Marsh, 2012-07-24 Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat. Did you know a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds? True to the National Geographic Kids’ style and trusted reputation, snack size bites of information provide easily digestible learning that fulfills both the reader’s curiosity and sense of achievement. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Lizards of the World Mark O'Shea, 2021-05-18 A lavishly illustrated overview of the world’s lizards Lizards are one of nature’s great success stories: survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, they have taken advantage of almost every habitat on earth, from tropical rainforest to Arctic tundra and even our homes. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, there are close to 7,000 species of lizards around the world. This expert guide explores their extraordinary diversity and adaptations. Lizards of the World features an in-depth introduction covering the evolution, anatomy, and lifestyle of lizards, followed by profiles of species from every family, accompanied by stunning color photographs. This invaluable guide highlights the enormous range of habitats, appearance, and activity among lizards. Many thrive in extreme conditions, and have adapted to keep cool, warm, or hydrated. Some can protect themselves by changing color to blend in with their surroundings, while others have fringed toes enabling them to run across sand, or can parachute out of a predator’s reach. Covering diet and reproduction as well as defense strategies and conservation, Lizards of the World showcases the unique natural history and beauty of these remarkable creatures. More than 200 detailed photographic images 80+ lizard families and subfamilies Exploration of lizard biology, behavior, habits, and distribution Broad coverage and in-depth treatment by a world-renowned herpetologist |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Rocks and Minerals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) Kathleen Zoehfeld, 2012 An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Reptiles Blake Hoena, 2016 Presents general information about different types of reptiles, looking at what they are, how they are classified, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Red Pandas (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) Laura Marsh, 2015 Learn about the life cycle, habits, and habitat of red pandas. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids Explore! Readers, Level 1) Laura Marsh, 2012-04-10 Butterflies are all around us. It's hard to believe these majestic insects with impressive wingspans and beautifully colored and patterned wings were once creepy crawly caterpillars. How in the world does this transformation happen? This Level 1 Reader gives kids an up-close look at exactly how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. With bonus information including different types of butterflies and poisonous caterpillars, this reader is one of a kind. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Wolves (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) Laura Marsh, 2012-01-10 They run in packs, stalk their prey, and howl at the moon. And no matter where you are—they're always lurking somewhere nearby. Wolves, the predatory puppy dogs of the wild, are feared and loved by people everywhere. But are they misunderstood? In this fascinating level 2 reader, you'll learn that there's much more to being a wolf than most people could ever believe. Did you know that each pack has a pecking order? That wolves can talk to each other using body language? Or that they're actually not out to attack humans, they usually leave people well enough alone? Full of incredible photographs and interesting information, Wolves will appeal to all kids. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Penguins! Anne Schreiber, 2009 Learn about penguins and how they live. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Turtles of the World Jeffrey E. Lovich, Whit Gibbons, 2021-12-07 A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species. More than 250 beautiful color photos Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentary Broad coverage includes every family and genus |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Lizard from the Park Mark Pett, 2015-09-08 A lonely boy’s new pet grows into a rather large dilemma—and a Thanksgiving parade offers an uplifting solution—in this charming tale from the author of The Boy and the Airplane and The Girl and the Bicycle. When Leonard takes a shortcut through the park, he finds an egg and takes it home, where it hatches into a lizard (or so Leonard thinks). Leonard names his new pet Buster and takes him all around the city: on the subway, to the library, to a baseball game, and more. But Buster keeps growing and growing—and Leonard gets the sense that Buster is longing for something Leonard can’t provide. Before long, Buster becomes too big to keep, and Leonard realizes he needs to set Buster free. So Leonard comes up with an inventive plan, one that involves all the balloons Leonard can find and the annual Thanksgiving parade, in an imaginative plot twist that will spark readers’ imaginations—and touch their hearts. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Amazing Tigers! Sarah L. Thomson, 2005-10-04 Amazing Tigers! is the first paperback edition in our exciting series of nonfiction I Can Read Books filled with amazing photos from the Wildlife Conservation Society, one of the world's oldest and most respected wildlife conservation organizations. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Smart Kids: Reptiles and Amphibians Roger Priddy, 2018-08-14 From the poisonous rattlesnake to the color-changing chameleon Roger Priddy’s Smart Kids Reptiles and Amphibians is an amazing introduction into the world of these fascinating creatures. Ideal for helping children in elementary or first grade with school projects, this reference book is filled with full-color photographs and incredible facts about each animal, such as how big each creature is and their danger rating. This book is a must-have for kids who are interested in the world around them. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: National Geographic Kids Readers: Real Dragons (Readers) National Geographic Kids, Jennifer Szymanski, 2018-03-22 Find out about dragon-like critters in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Co-readers provide one page of text for adults to read aloud and one page text for kids to read aloud on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Spiders of the World Norman I. Platnick, 2020 Spiders of the World explores the huge diversity of spider species and their fascinating traits, with profiles of 117 families accompanied by expert commentary and beautiful photographs. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Weather (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) Kristin Baird Rattini, 2013 Explores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow -- |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Like a Lizard April Pulley Sayre, 2019-03-12 The attributes of 28 different lizards are revealed in this STEM nonfiction picture book, while the story provides a subtle message encouraging children to be true to their own nature. The actions of 28 lizard species--the flying dragon that swoops through the air, the shingleback that sticks out its blue tongue to scare predators, the basilisk that can race across the surface of water--invite readers to act like a lizard themselves. The text by noted author April Pulley Sayre asks: Can you run like a lizard? Sun like a lizard? Bob your head like a lizard? Featuring brilliantly colorful, textured artwork by illustrator Stephanie Laberis, the book also includes extensive back matter with further information about the featured lizard species--their size, geographical range, why they perform the various actions introduced in the text--as well as details about lizards in general. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Deadly Predators Melissa Stewart, 2013 Describes how predators hunt, raise their young, and contribute to the food chain. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Reptile Colin McCarthy, 2017 With stunning close-up photographs, this volume focuses on some of the world's most curious living creatures, their intriguing charateristics, and unusual behaviour. See how an anole lizard frightens its enemies by displaying its bright red beard and watch a boa constrictor swallowing its prey whole. A fact-filled wall chart perfect for bedrooms or classrooms is included. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Swing, Sloth! Susan B. Neuman, 2014 An introduction to several of the animals who live in the rain forest.--]cProvided by publisher. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Sea Turtles Laura F. Marsh, 2013 Information on the life cycle and habitat of sea turtles. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Manatees (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) Laura Marsh, 2014-04-08 In this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called sea cows, through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Lizards Elizabeth Carney, Laura Marsh, 2014 Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Butterfly Life Cycle Jeff Bauer, Incorporated Scholastic, 2007 Introduces the life of a butterfly, from its beginning as a tiny egg laid on a leaf through its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Frogs Carney Elizabeth, National Geographic Kids, 2017-10-02 Awesome fact, crazy quizzes and brain-busting games. Everything you need to know about Frogs! |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Animals at Home David Lock, 2007-09-06 DK Readers help a child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading Where do animals live? Find out about the different shapes and sizes of their homes. DK Readers are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 1 have simple sentences, limited vocabulary, word repetition, picture dictionary boxes and large type � read them together with children who are just beginning to learn and with early or reluctant readers. Over 70 titles in the series. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: National Geographic Readers: Alligators and Crocodiles Laura Marsh, 2015-04-14 A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles—and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: National Geographic Readers: Ugly Animals Laura Marsh, 2015-07-14 Sometimes, the uglier, the better! In this level 2 reader, young readers will meet the ugliest of animals. Follow these funny-looking creatures and learn how their strange looks help them in the wild. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: The Everything Guide to Informational Texts, K-2 Kathy H. Barclay, Laura Stewart, Deborah M. Lee, 2014-02-20 Do monarch butterflies have a nose? a kindergartener inquires. Does it rain on the moon? a first-grader wonders. Does a white shark really produce 30 million teeth?asks a second grader. These incisive, critical quests for additional knowledge about the world are precisely what children do when the Common Core State Standards for informational texts go right in K-2. And with The Everything Guide to Informational Texts, the Common Core will go right in K-2. Authors Kathy Barclay and Laura Stewart have written the book that teachers like you have been pleading for—a resource that delivers the what I need to know Monday through Friday to engage kids in a significant amount of informational text reading experiences. No filler, no lofty ideals about college and career readiness, but instead, the information on how to find lesson-worthy texts and create developmentally appropriate instructional plans that truly help young readers comprehend grade-level texts. What you’ll love most: The how-to’s on selecting stellar informational texts High-impact comprehension strategies for nonfiction Suggestions on providing sufficient challenge in guided reading, read alouds, and other practices Model text lessons and lesson plan templates across each grade An annotated list of 449 informational texts for read alouds, guided reading, and independent reading It’s time to bring in to our classrooms all the high-quality informational texts that are available. It’s time to demonstrate to students how to read them, and to allow the authors of these children’s texts to take readers into rich, complex ideas they can handle with our support. If ever there were a book to quell our concern about how Common Core expectations will play out in grades K-2, this is it. |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Alligators and Crocodiles (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) Laura Marsh, 2015-04-14 A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles—and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: National Geographic Readers: Foxes (L2) Laura Marsh, 2019-07-23 Mysterious, cunning, smart, and sleek, foxes are one of kids' favorite animals. Learn all about this fantastic forest canine! Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of foxes. Kids will learn all about fascinating foxes, including where they live, how they hunt, and what their families are like. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! |
| national geographic readers lizards laura marsh: Horned Lizard Dawn Bluemel Oldfield, 2019-02-01 What’s that lizard with the spikes all over its body? It’s a horned lizard! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about horned lizards, including what they eat and how they stay safe from their enemies by squirting blood from their eyes! Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers. |
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