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Most Popular Books by Amy Shields

Amy Shields is the author of National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why (2014), Christmas Unwrapped (2011), National Geographic Readers: Planes (2012), National Geographic Readers: Saving Animal Babies (2013), Trains (2011).

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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why

release date: Oct 08, 2014
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why
Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child''s immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way—the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.

Christmas Unwrapped

release date: Sep 22, 2011
Christmas Unwrapped
Now curious kids can learn about all their favorite holiday traditions in this fun, full-color, fact-?lled book. What do reindeer have to do with anything? What is the most popular Christmas present? Who is Santa, anyway? The fascinating answers inside will surprise and delight any kid who’s ever wondered about mistletoe, or frankincense and myrrh. For kids, and grownups, of any denomination, this book reveals the interesting facts behind this much- loved holiday. Bonus materials include holiday crafts by renowned children’s craft designer, Kathy Ross, and recipes for all types of yummy Christmas treats!

National Geographic Readers: Planes

release date: Jul 24, 2012
National Geographic Readers: Planes
How cool is a supersonic jet that can zip, dip, and zoom through the air? Or a helicopter that hovers as still as a hummingbird? In this 32-page beginning reader, a real-life pilot introduces kids to the greatest planes that ever flew. Enticing photographs and fascinating facts ensure that a child’s natural curiosity is both inspired AND satisfied. Like each book in this successful series, Planes offers a high-excitement topic from a trusted content provider. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

National Geographic Readers: Saving Animal Babies

release date: Apr 09, 2013
National Geographic Readers: Saving Animal Babies
These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there''s a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals'' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Trains

release date: Jan 01, 2011

Best Friends Forever!

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Best Friends Forever!
"In Best Friends Forever, you''ll meet four unlikely pairs that prove love knows no bounds. There''s Suryia and Roscoe, the orangutan and dog swim buddies; Owen the baby hippo and his hero tortoise Mzee; Koko, the gorilla that speaks sign language and loves her kitties; and Jasmine, who befriends anyone that needs a helping hand. These true stories will amaze, inspire, and make you say "awww.""--

Saving Animal Babies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Saving Animal Babies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)
Details the characteristics of favorite cute animals, from roly-poly polar bears and waddling penguins to funny monkeys and energetic tiger cubs.

Postfeminist Digital Cultures

release date: Apr 29, 2016
Postfeminist Digital Cultures
This book explores the controversial social media practices engaged in by girls and young women, including sexual self-representations on social network sites, sexting, and self-harm vlogs. Informed by feminist media and cultural studies, Dobson delves beyond alarmist accounts to ask what it is we really fear about these practices.

National Geographic. Junat

release date: Jul 30, 2025
National Geographic. Junat
Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti junista lukemaan opetteleville! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 1 on sopiva lukemaan opetteleville. Napakat tavutetut tietotekstit kertovat junista ja havainnolliset kuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Vieraammat sanat selitetään tekstin ohessa. Kirja on junafanien lemppari!

Mi Primer Gran Libro de Los ¿por Qué?

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Mi Primer Gran Libro de Los ¿por Qué?
"¿Por qué tengo que comer verduras? ¿Por qué vemos mejor con gafas? ¿Por qué el agua con jabón hace burbujas? ¿Por qué se me arruga la piel en la bañera? ¿Por qué vuelan los aviones? ¿Por qué salen plantas de las semillas? ¿Por qué? es una pregunta que los hijos no paran de hacer a los padres. Con este magnífico libro los padres pueden ir más allá del consabido "porque sí" y dar respuestas verdaderas, fascinantes y adecuadas a la edad de sus hijos"--Publisher''s description.

Il primo grande libro dei perché

release date: Jan 01, 2018

National Geographic Kids - Book of Animals

release date: Jan 01, 2013
National Geographic Kids - Book of Animals
Learn about animals'' behaviors, habitats and friendships!
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