New Releases by Elizabeth Carney

Young readers will learn all about North American forests and the super cute baby animals that live there. Find out what these forest babies eat, where they live with their families, and how they learn and play.

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti villikissoista lukemaan opetteleville! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 1 on sopiva lukemaan opetteleville. Lyhyet tavutetut tietotekstit kertovat villikissoista ja selkeät kuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Vieraammat sanat selitetään tekstin ohessa. Kirja on eläinfanien lemppari!

What cute baby animals will you find in the forest? Come meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, and even a baby owl in this sweet pre-reader! Young readers will learn all about North American forests and the super cute baby animals that live there. Find out what these forest babies eat, where they live with their families, and how they learn and play. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the animal world. New readers will want to read Forest Babies over and over again as they discover the cutest baby animals and a love of reading. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 3 to 5 and up to a kindergarten grade level Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images A vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity that introduces kids to new words and concepts 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 Explore more National Geographic Readers: National Geographic Readers: In the Pond (Pre-Reader) National Geographic Readers: In the Desert (Pre-Reader) National Geographic Readers: Whales (Pre-Reader) National Geographic Readers: A Zebra’s Day (Pre-Reader)

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti planeetoista lukemaan oppineille! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 2 on sopiva itsenäisesti lukemaan oppineille. Napakat tietotekstit kertovat planeetoista ja havainnolliset kuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Vieraammat sanat selitetään tekstin ohessa. Kirja on avaruusfanien lemppari!

Explore the history of Ellis Island, one of the most recognized landmarks in American history. Kids will learn about its early history as a Mohegan island and rest spot for fishermen, through its time as a famous immigration station to today's museum.

"Ce livre de râefâerence captivant initie les jeunes lecteurs aux merveilles du monde. Il explore les langues âetrangáeres, les paysages, les phâenomáenes mâetâeorologiques, les animaux, les capitales, les montagnes, les dâeserts et bien plus encore. Plus d'une centaine de photographies hautes en couleur sont parâees de cartes du monde prâesentant une panoplie de faits áa propos de chaque continent. Ce livre deviendra rapidement un favori des enfants!"--Publisher's description.

Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats or dogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter? This reader presents the facts in fun and informative fashion. Kids will love the stimulating Level 3 text as they decide the answer to this question for themselves.

Kids will dig learning all about dogs in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of dogs, from tiny Chihuahuas to gargantuan Great Danes! The Fact Readers bridge the gap between fun knowledge nuggets and informative sustained reading.

Kids will dig learning all about dogs in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of dogs, from tiny Chihuahuas to gargantuan Great Danes! The Fact Readers bridge the gap between fun knowledge nuggets and informative sustained reading.

Get ready for a walk on the wild side in this image-packed book all about bears! Kids will learn about different kinds of bears, where they live, and what they do. This level 4 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the animal lovers of today and scientists of tomorrow!

Kids will learn all about the exciting lives of wild cats – including tigers, leopards, lynx, cheetahs, mountain lions, and more – in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers.

Estaa lleno de imagenes bellas e interesantes que les enseanan a los nianos todo sobre estos animales asombrosos.

Explore the history of Ellis Island, one of the most recognized landmarks in American history. Kids will learn about its early history as a Mohegan island and rest spot for fishermen through its time as a famous immigration station to today's museum. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

Angry Birds characters fly around the world in an introduction to different continents, countries, and cultures that invites readers to search for missing eggs while finding clues to amazing discoveries.

FĂ O CĂLĂTORIE în jurul Pământului cu această minunată introducere în lumea noastră – oameni, locuri, climate. Fotografii excepţionale ilustrează fiecare pagină, prezentându-le tinerilor cititori ţări, peisaje şi multe alte aspecte din Americi în Australia, şi din Europa în Antarctica. Fascinant şi educativ!

Desde que el primer hijo de la historia tenaia una mascota, gatos vs perros ha sido un tema muy debatido en los recreos y mesas de almuerzo en todo el mundo. ACuaal es mejor? Maas inteligente?

The Hellenistic courts and monarchies have in recent years become one of the most intensively studied areas of ancient history. Among the most influential pioneers in this process has been the American historian Elizabeth Carney. The present book collects for the first time in a single volume her most influential articles. Previously published in a range of learned journals, the articles are here re-edited, each with a substantive Afterword by the author bringing the discussion up to date and adding new bibliography. Main themes of this volume include Macedonian monarchy in practice and as an image; the role of conspiracies and violence at court; royal women; aspects of court life and institutions.

This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, or any other time.

WHAT WAS THAT? That's the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That's the slick, shiny skin of colourful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.

Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats or dogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter? This reader presents the facts in fun and informative fashion. Kids will love the stimulating Level 3 text as they decide the answer to this question for themselves. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Provides information about different species of dolphins, including anatomy, behavior, and life cycles.

"Everything Dolphins" explores the world of these extraordinary creatures to help kids learn all about the characteristics that define dolphins, their daily lives, different species, conservation efforts, and much more. This book is also packed with fun facts and amazing photographs, and cool, interactive activities that add to the excitement and enchantment of these amazing animals. Full color.

WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Meet the polar bear in its various guises, including cuddly cub, powerful predator, and lord of the Arctic.

Close-up photographs highlight the story of young African cheetahs.

Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, this is the definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, and the first modern biography of Olympias.