National Geographic Kids Chapters: Hoot, Hoot, Hooray!

And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues

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Paperback
$5.99 US
5.14"W x 7.56"H x 0.25"D  
On sale Jul 14, 2015 | 112 Pages | 9781426320545
Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 670L | Fountas & Pinnell N
Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down. 

National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, exciting, full-color true stories—just right to carry in backpacks, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.
ASHLEE BROWN BLEWETT is a nonfiction writer specializing in science, natural history, and exploration. In addition to writing and researching for National Geographic Children's Books, Ashlee has collaborated with countless National Geographic grantees and explorers to develop television series and specials about their work. A curious person by nature, she hopes to inspire others to investigate and appreciate the natural world around them.
"Each true story gives examples of what caring, compassionate people did to help the animals survive and live normal lives... These stories will be inspiring to young animal lovers who are ready for short 112-page chapter books filled with colorful pages, large lettering, and loads of information." -- New York Journal of Books

"The accessible text is accompanied by lots of photos of creatures and extended by sidebars of related information and 'Did You Know?' boxes; the high-interest topic will draw in readers." -- The Horn Book

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Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down. 

National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, exciting, full-color true stories—just right to carry in backpacks, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.

Author

ASHLEE BROWN BLEWETT is a nonfiction writer specializing in science, natural history, and exploration. In addition to writing and researching for National Geographic Children's Books, Ashlee has collaborated with countless National Geographic grantees and explorers to develop television series and specials about their work. A curious person by nature, she hopes to inspire others to investigate and appreciate the natural world around them.

Praise

"Each true story gives examples of what caring, compassionate people did to help the animals survive and live normal lives... These stories will be inspiring to young animal lovers who are ready for short 112-page chapter books filled with colorful pages, large lettering, and loads of information." -- New York Journal of Books

"The accessible text is accompanied by lots of photos of creatures and extended by sidebars of related information and 'Did You Know?' boxes; the high-interest topic will draw in readers." -- The Horn Book

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