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by Susan B. Neuman (Author), National Geographic Kids (Author)
Go on a rain forest adventure with animal friends! This National Geographic Kids Pre-reader is filled with colorful photos and simple sentences, perfect for practicing reading aloud.
Butterflies flutter. Snakes slither. Learn all about the creatures that call the rain forest their home and what they do. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, this Reader will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books. NGK Pre-readers offer easy-to-follow sentences, sight words, and beginning vocabulary. They're just right for kids who are getting ready to read. Looking for more Pre-readers for your child? There's a whole world of animals to explore! Check out:- Swim, Fish! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
- Hop, Bunny! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
- Hang On, Monkey! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Author Biography
Susan B. Neuman is a professor and the chair of the Teaching and Learning department at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University specializing in early literacy development. Previously, she served on the faculty of the University of Michigan and before that as the US assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education. In her role as assistant secretary, Neuman established the Early Reading First program, developed the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program, and was responsible for all the activities in Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
