Description

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

About the Author

Elizabeth Carney is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in children's nonfiction and science, math, and STEM-related subjects.Elizabeth received the 2005 AAAS Science Journalism Award for science reporting for children. Her titles Face to Face With Cheetahs, Face to Face With Gorillas, and Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move appeared on the National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Book list for 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively.