T.Rex (Level 1) (National Geographic Kids)

(Paperback)

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RAWR! Its a Tyrannosaurus rex! Learn all about one of the biggest, baddest dinosaurs ever to stalk the planet.

Giant teeth! Crushing bite! Slicing claws! And feathers Scientists have unearthed new knowledge about the king of the dinosaurs, and now you can, too. Travel back in time to the Mesozoic forests to meet the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn how their bodies were perfectly adapted for hunting, how T. rex parents guarded their nests, and just how much meat they could guzzle down in a single bite. Then explore some of the fascinating fossilsincluding Sue and Scottythat have helped scientists make important discoveries (for example, T. rex may not have roared at all!).

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. This level 1 text provides accessible information for kids just beginning to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

With stunning artwork, incredible information, and all reviewed by a National Geographic paleontologist, this book will amaze young readers with the latest facts about this perennial favorite creature.

About the series: This high-interest, educationally vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled childrens book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what theyve learned in the book. Level 1 readers 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.

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My son loves these books. We started reading National Geographic Kids books when he was about six (he's nine now) and I can honestly say that these books have been instrumental in teaching him to read. Consumer

My kids love these books. Super fun and interesting. Consumer

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

Author Bio

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.