Description

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In this Level 3 reader, find out about the people and organizations that are cleaning up the ocean, protecting animal and plant species, and creating solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face today. Readers will also find tips for how they can make a difference and help the planet.
National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading has proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's books author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.

About the Author

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ELIZABETH CARNEY is a writer and editor who specializes in children's nonfiction. 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.