Animal Superpowers

By Andrea Silen

Part of the National Geographic Readers series

Discover real-life animal superpowers that defy belief and inspire wonder.

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32 pages

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Explore the astonishing world of animals with incredible abilities. Meet leafcutter ants lifting 50 times their weight, mutable rain frogs changing skin texture for camouflage, and pom-pom crabs wielding sea anemones as weapons. This engaging Level 2 reader invites young explorers to delve into nature's marvels with vibrant photos and captivating facts, sparking curiosity and inspiring future scientists.

From the publisher

Get ready to be amazed by the super speed, epic strength, and jaw-dropping powers of some of the planet’s most awesome animals! From lifting stupendous weights to jumping unbelievable heights, superpowers aren’t just in the movies: they’re really real. This new Level 2 reader features dozens of fascinating animals and their amazing abilities that seem too incredible to be true. Learn about leafcutter ants that can carry 50 times their weight; the mutable rain frog, which can change the texture of its skin to help it camouflage; and the pom-pom crab, which carries sea anemones to strike at foes. Young readers get up close to these creatures and more with engaging text and colorful photos. National Geographic Readers’ combination of expert-vetted nonfiction text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This thrilling Level 2 reader provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own–perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

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