National Geographic Kids Mission: Tiger Rescue


Book Description

"Are you ready? Let's save tigers! Meet the fierce wild tiger, the world's biggest cat. At one time, 100,000 roamed across Asia and Russia. Far fewer remain today. Your mission is to learn all about how tigers live, the challenges they face, and what you can do to help rescue them. Mission Tiger Rescue puts you in the know, in the field, and in the action!"--Back cover




Explore My World Tigers


Book Description

In this charming picture book, curious little kids will learn all about tigers, including their social behavior, communication, diet, and playtime. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.




National Geographic Kids Chapters: Tiger in Trouble!


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Follow the journey of Nitro, a tiger kept in captivity in Kansas. His story starts when the county sheriffs visited a Kansas property and decided to confiscate all big cats from their owner. Lions were sent to the Detroit Zoo, and Nitro and his friend Apache went to the Carolina Tiger Rescue. As Nitro was adjusting to his new home, things went terribly wrong. Fever broke out, and he lost his sight. With the help of his rescuers, his friend Apache, and a lot of patience and love, blind Nitro was given a whole new way to "see". Nitro became the keepers' and visitors' favorite. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Tiger in Trouble! is sure to captivate all big cats lovers. Kids will learn great tips about these fascinating creatures and how to contribute to their conservation. Stories in this books also include: • Ethereal's survival story: the white albino bat • Susie, Bob, and Caleb: The Three Monkeyteers This book will capture the hearts of animal lovers everywhere, as they will love reading the true stories of humans saving the lives of amazing animals. Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1079-9 , $14.90/$16.95 Can E-book: 978-1-4263-1080-5 , $5.99/$5.99 Can National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.




Threat to the Bengal Tiger


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Before the 1900s, hundreds of thousands of wild tigers roamed Southeast Asia. Their beauty, fierceness, and intelligence inspired fear and awe in their human neighbors. These peoples gave the tiger starring roles in folktales and mythology. Human fascination with tigers continues. Unfortunately, the tiger may not survive in the wild much longer. Researchers estimate that fewer than 2,500 tigers remain in their natural habitat. As the human population explodes in Southeast Asia, the wild tiger population pays the price. Can the wild tiger be saved by its only natural enemy, people?




Siberian Tiger


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Describes the behavior, physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of Siberian tigers.




Tigers Forever


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A National Geographic photographer embarks on a one-man mission to address the plight of the tiger before it's too late.




Saving Animals from Volcanoes


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In Saving animals from volcanoes, readers will meet the courageous people and organizations that rush in to save animals when disasters strike.




Emergency Workers are on Their Way!


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Looks at the jobs performed by people in the community trained to help others in emergencies, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, the Coast Guard, and utility workers.




Frosty Felines


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Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves animals. Guess What: Frosty Felines: Snow Leopard provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the snow leopoard lives, including its endangered status. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.




National Geographic Explore: Endangered Species


Book Description

The articles in this book, adapted from National Geographic magazine, shine the spotlight on various endangered animal species.