Lucky Leopards: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues (National Geographic Chapters Series)

by Aline Alexander Newman

Overview

Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Lucky Leopards, true and inspiring stories of daring animal rescues that will engage and enchant readers of all ages. Packed with full-color photography, and written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to keep turning pages, these heart-warming stories will leave kids hungry for more of the animal "awwww" factor.

National Geographic Kids Chapters picks up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off. This new series offers young animal lovers, who are ready for short chapters with lively, true stories just right to carry in a backpack, share with friends, and read under the covers at night.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426316074
Publisher:	National Geographic Society
Publication date:	02/11/2014
Series:	National Geographic Chapters Series
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
Lexile:	540L (what's this?)
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

ALINE ALEXANDER NEWMAN is a multiple award-winning magazine writer, author, teacher, newspaper columnist, and speaker. Her articles and stories have appeared in over 20 national publications, including Boy's Life, Guideposts, and Highlights for Children. Most of her fifty plus features for National Geographic Kids (formerly World) have appeared on the cover. Her children's book, Ape Escapes was the first release in National Geographic Kids Chapters.

Editorial Reviews

Young readers will go on an emotional and educational journey in this book. This addition to the “National Geographic Kids Chapters” series explores the rescues and rehabilitations of Runa and Kata, a pair of leopards; a sea turtle named Koa; and Crooked Neck, a lonely loon. Each tale of animal rescue features three chapters that are nine to ten pages in length. The first chapter details the reason for rescuing the animal(s), the second chapter focuses on rehabilitating the animals, and the third chapters describes what has happened to the animals after being released back into their native habitats. Each animal tale is endearing, and children are likely to devour each chapter. As with many titles in this series, there are plenty of photographs to complement the text. The book provides an appropriate reading challenge as it blends scientific concepts with the narratives. This title is nonfiction, which makes it perfect for any teacher looking for Common Core-friendly titles. Any animal lover should add this book to his or her library. Reviewer: Brandon West; Ages 7 to 10.

Children's Literature - Brandon West