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National Geographic Readers: Ibn al-Haytham
The Man Who Discovered How We See
by Libby Romero
Part of the Readers Bios series
Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham!
During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization - also known as the "Dark Ages" in Western Europe - this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist.
The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, "1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham," that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.
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National Geographic Readers: Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Kitson Jazynka
Part of the Readers Bios series
The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this level three biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore.
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National Geographic Readers: Sacagawea
by Kitson Jazynka
Part of the Readers Bios series
Explore one of the most recognized figures in American history with this biography of Sacagawea. Kids will learn about her crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition and her influential legacy. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
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National Geographic Readers: Pope Francis
by Barbara Kramer
Part of the Readers Bios series
Villancicos clásicos son perfectos para reflexionar sobre el verdadero significado de la temporada Navideña. Enséñale a los niños sobre los regalos que los tres reyes magos trajeron a Jesús. La estrella brillante era su guía al viajar sobre las montañas para ver el Salvador del mundo. "Nosotros somos los tres reyes magos de Oriente Atravesamos desde lejos con regalos. Campo y fuente, páramo y montaña, siguiendo a la estrella de allá. Belén, he traído oro para coronarlo de nuevo. Rey para siempre, nunca ha de doblegarse sobre todos nosotros reinará. Oh estrella maravillosa, estrella de la noche, estrella brillante con real belleza, hacia el oriente liderando sigue procediendo, guíanos hacia la luz perfecta." ¿Que regalos le triarías a Jesús? Jóvenes lectores disfrutaran cantar este villancico clásico que celebra los regalos traídos a Jesús. Otros libros que la Christmas Carol Series incluye: Angeles Hemos Oido En Lo Alto, El Primer Noel, y Lejos En Un Pesebre.
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National Geographic Readers: Barack Obama
by Caroline Crosson Gilpin
Part of the Readers Bios series
What biography series is complete without a title on the current U.S. President: Barack Obama? The election of an African American president was truly a monumental day in American history. His legacy will live on as a barrier-breaker and a pioneer. Learn all about our 44th President in this fascinating leveled reader.
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National Geographic Readers: Rosa Parks
by Kitson Jazynka
Part of the Readers Bios series
Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America.
This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers.
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National Geographic Readers: Walt Disney (L3)
by Barbara Kramer
Part of the Readers Bios series
Fans of Disneyland, Disney World, and all things Disney are sure to enjoy learning all about the fascinating founder, Walt Disney. This new biographic reader reveals the interesting, enchanting life of one of the world's most beloved storytellers and entrepreneurs. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers.
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National Geographic Readers: Alexander Graham Bell
by Barbara Kramer
Part of the Readers Bios series
Say hello to the inventor of the telephone-and so much more! Through leveled text and engaging photos, kids meet Alexander Graham Bell and learn about his important invention as well as his role in the founding of the National Geographic Society. This level 2 text provides easy-to-access information perfect for independent readers.
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National Geographic Readers: Cleopatra
by Barbara Kramer
Part of the Readers Bios series
Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers.
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National Geographic Readers: Anne Frank
by Alexandra Zapruder
Part of the Readers Bios series
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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National Geographic Readers: Frederick Douglass (Level 2)
by Barbara Kramer
Part of the Readers Bios series
Discover the world of one of America's most celebrated abolitionists, writers, and orators in this inspirational biography of Frederick Douglass. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
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National Geographic Readers: Nelson Mandela
by Barbara Kramer
Part of the Readers Bios series
Nelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27 years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela died in 2013, but his legacy lives on as a barrier-breaker and humanitarian. Learn all about his life, especially the challenges he faced and how he persevered, in this thoughtful biography.
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National Geographic Readers: Albert Einstein
by Libby Romero
Part of the Readers Bios series
Explore one of the most recognized scientists in the world with this biography of physicist Albert Einstein. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
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National Geographic Readers: Sonia Sotomayor
by Barbara Kramer
Part of the Readers Bios series
Explore one of the most recognized names in modern America with this biography of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Kids will learn about her rise to be the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and the trials she faced along the way. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
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National Geographic Readers: Amelia Earhart
by Caroline Crosson Gilpin
Part of the Readers Bios series
Amelia Earhart is one of the first of many National Geographic Readers that highlight important historical figures. This Level 1 Reader brings an understanding of Amelia Earhart's historical significance to a whole new audience. Young readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of this pioneering pilot and adventurer, whose disappearance over the Pacific in 1937 has intrigued audiences for decades (Level 1).
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National Geographic Readers: George Washington
by Caroline Crosson Gilpin
Part of the Readers Bios series
Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow!
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National Geographic Readers: Thomas Edison
by Barbara Kramer
Part of the Readers Bios series
Learn all about Thomas Edison, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the inventors of tomorrow!
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