National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across six reading levels.
The National Geographic Kids set contains 84 readers across 6 levels:
Level 1: Early readers
These books contain simple sentences and are just right for kids who can decode with ease and are beginning to read fluently. They are ideal for readers of Yellow and Blue banded books.
Level 2: Becoming fluent
These books are great for kids who are building reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are a great match for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise books.
Level 3: Becoming independent
Best suited to ambitious readers who are ready for more challenging sentences and vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.
Level 4: Independent readers
Perfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime books.
Level 5: Face to Face with...
Ideal for kids who are confident in reading independently and ready for the challenge of varied sentence lengths, some technical vocabulary and increasing inference.
Level 6: Skilled Readers
Ideal for kids who are very confident in reading independently and ready to challenge themselves with a wide variety of sentence structures and writing styles, a range of new technical vocabulary and the need for more complex inference.
Collins are excited to be working with National Geographic Kids Books to bring you the awesome power of science, exploration and storytelling. We hope kids will find whatever excites them about our planet: fascinating facts, fun photos, history, animals or just a really great story.
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Level 1: Early Readers | ISBN | AR Quiz No | Interest Level | Book Level | AR Points |
Hang On, Monkey! | 9780008266486 | 233630 | LY | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Flutter, Butterfly! | 9780008266493 | 233627 | LY | 1.2 | 0.5 |
Play, Kitty! | 9780008266516 | 233640 | LY | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Dive, Dolphin! | 9780008266523 | 233626 | LY | 1.3 | 0.5 |
Trot, Pony! | 9780008266530 | 233641 | LY | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Peek, Otter! | 9780008266547 | 233633 | LY | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Go, Cub! | 9780008266554 | 233629 | LY | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Slither, Snake! | 9780008266561 | 233636 | LY | 1.8 | 0.5 |
Jump, Pup! | 9780008266578 | 233683 | LY | 0.5 | 0.5 |
All About Bears | 9780008422189 | 241283 | LY | 1.3 | 0.5 |
Whales | 9780008422196 | 241284 | LY | 1.7 | 0.5 |
Hello, Penguin! | 9780008422202 | 241280 | LY | 1.2 | 0.5 |
Buzz, Bee! | 9780008422219 | 241261 | LY | 1.2 | 0.5 |
Climb, Koala! | 9780008422226 | 241262 | LY | 1.4 | 0.5 |
Animal Homes | 9780008422233 | 241282 | LY | 1.1 | 0.5 |
Swim, Fish! | 9780008422257 | 241281 | LY | 1.2 | 0.5 |
Level 2: Becoming Fluent | |||||
Wild Cats | 9780008266585 | 233639 | LY | 2.7 | 0.5 |
Polar Bears | 9780008266592 | 233634 | LY | 2.6 | 0.5 |
Seed to Plant | 9780008266608 | 233635 | LY | 2.5 | 0.5 |
Owls | 9780008266615 | 233632 | LY | 2.8 | 0.5 |
Storms | 9780008266622 | 233638 | LY | 2.7 | 0.5 |
Giraffes | 9780008266639 | 233682 | LY | 2.9 | 0.5 |
Koalas | 9780008266646 | 233631 | LY | 2.9 | 0.5 |
Spiders | 9780008266653 | 233637 | LY | 2.8 | 0.5 |
Turtles and Tortoises | 9780008266660 | 233691 | LY | 3.1 | 0.5 |
Frogs | 9780008266677 | 233628 | LY | 2.6 | 0.5 |
Amelia Earhart | 9780008317164 | 236071 | LY | 2.9 | 0.5 |
Dinosaurs | 9780008317195 | 236075 | LY | 3 | 0.5 |
Weather | 9780008317232 | 236088 | LY | 2.3 | 0.5 |
Pyramids | 9780008317225 | 236082 | LY | 3.8 | 0.5 |
Planes | 9780008317218 | 236080 | LY | 2.8 | 0.5 |
Level 3: Becoming Fluent | |||||
Alligators and Crocodiles | 9780008266684 | 233673 | LY | 3.7 | 0.5 |
Manatees | 9780008266691 | 233685 | LY | 3.2 | 0.5 |
Bats | 9780008266707 | 233675 | LY | 3.6 | 0.5 |
Deadly Predators | 9780008266714 | 233680 | LY | 3.2 | 0.5 |
Weird Sea Creatures | 9780008266721 | 233695 | LY | 3.2 | 0.5 |
Lizards | 9780008266738 | 233684 | LY | 2.6 | 0.5 |
Volcanoes | 9780008266745 | 233693 | LY | 4 | 0.5 |
Pandas | 9780008266752 | 233688 | LY | 3.8 | 0.5 |
Prehistoric Mammals | 9780008266769 | 233689 | LY | 3.7 | 0.5 |
Sharks | 9780008266776 | 233690 | LY | 3 | 0.5 |
Alexander Graham Bell | 9780008317249 | 236070 | LY | 3.9 | 0.5 |
Helen Keller | 9780008317270 | 236076 | LY | 4 | 0.5 |
Coral Reefs | 9780008317256 | 236074 | LY | 4 | 0.5 |
Rocks and Minerals | 9780008317300 | 236084 | LY | 3.6 | 0.5 |
Night Sky | 9780008317287 | 236079 | LY | 3.6 | 0.5 |
Planets | 9780008317294 | 236081 | LY | 3.6 | 0.5 |
Rosa Parks | 9780008317317 | 236085 | LY | 4.2 | 0.5 |
Thomas Edison | 9780008317324 | 236087 | LY | 3.9 | 0.5 |
Level 4: Independent Readers | |||||
Butterflies | 9780008266783 | 233677 | LY | 4.4 | 0.5 |
Cats vs. Dogs | 9780008266790 | 233678 | LY | 4.1 | 0.5 |
Deadliest Animals | 9780008266806 | 233679 | LY | 5.3 | 0.5 |
Elephants | 9780008266813 | 233681 | LY | 4.4 | 0.5 |
Whales | 9780008266820 | 233696 | LY | 4.5 | 0.5 |
Meteors | 9780008266837 | 233687 | LY | 5.1 | 0.5 |
Mars | 9780008266844 | 233686 | LY | 5 | 0.5 |
Water | 9780008266851 | 233694 | LY | 4.4 | 0.5 |
Amazing Animal Journeys | 9780008266868 | 233674 | LY | 4.3 | 0.5 |
Bears | 9780008266875 | 233676 | LY | 4.2 | 0.5 |
Albert Einstein | 9780008317331 | 236068 | LY | 4.7 | 0.5 |
Cleopatra | 9780008317362 | 236073 | LY | 4.6 | 0.5 |
Skyscrapers | 9780008317409 | 236086 | LY | 4.9 | 0.5 |
Robots | 9780008317393 | 236083 | LY | 5 | 0.5 |
Anne Frank | 9780008317355 | 236072 | LY | 5 | 0.5 |
Nelson Mandela | 9780008317386 | 236078 | LY | 4.3 | 0.5 |
Martin Luther King, Jr | 9780008317379 | 236077 | LY | 3.9 | 0.5 |
Ancient Egypt | 9780008317348 | 236312 | LY | 4.6 | 0.5 |
KS2 Readers: Face to Face With… | |||||
Level 5: Confident Readers | |||||
Face To Face With Dolphins | 9780008358020 | 241265 | MY | 5.2 | 1 |
Face To Face With Gorillas | 9780008358044 | 241268 | MY | 5.9 | 1 |
Face To Face With Manatees | 9780008358051 | 241272 | MY | 5.5 | 1 |
Face To Face With Lions | 9780008358068 | 241271 | MY | 5 | 1 |
Face To Face With Orangutans | 9780008358075 | 241273 | MY | 5.4 | 1 |
Face To Face With Whales | 9780008358082 | 241277 | MY | 5.6 | 1 |
Face To Face With Polar Bears | 9780008358105 | 241275 | MY | 5.2 | 1 |
Face To Face With Sharks | 9780008358112 | 241276 | MY | 5.4 | 1 |
Face To Face With Frogs | 9780008358150 | 241267 | MY | 5.6 | 1 |
Level 6: Skilled Readers | |||||
Face To Face With Butterflies | 9780008358037 | 241263 | MY | 5.8 | 1 |
Face To Face With Caterpillars | 9780008358129 | 241264 | MY | 5.8 | 0.5 |
Face To Face With Wild Horses | 9780008358136 | 241278 | MY | 5.3 | 1 |
Face To Face With Grizzlies | 9780008358143 | 241269 | MY | 5.2 | 0.5 |
Face To Face With Leopards | 9780008358167 | 241270 | MY | 5 | 0.5 |
Face To Face With Penguins | 9780008358174 | 241274 | MY | 5.4 | 0.5 |
Face To Face With Elephants | 9780008358181 | 241266 | MY | 5.5 | 1 |
Face To Face With Wolves | 9780008358198 | 241279 | MY | 6.3 | 1 |