Queen Elizabeth II
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023

Queen Elizabeth II

Written by Mary Quattlebaum

Part of the National Geographic Readers series

Discover how a young girl unexpectedly became a legendary queen.

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48 pages· 780L
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Bookroo's summary

Follow Princess Elizabeth's journey from a playful child to Queen Elizabeth II, one of history's longest reigning monarchs. Explore her unexpected rise to the throne, her early life with corgis and ponies, and her impactful reign. This engaging biography offers young readers a glimpse into the life of a beloved queen, filled with royal adventures and historical milestones. What challenges did she face, and how did she become a symbol of resilience and grace? Dive into this real-life fairy tale and uncover the story of a girl who never thought she would wear the crown.

From the publisher

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN! Visit castles, meet princes and princesses, attend a royal wedding, and travel the world through the story of Queen Elizabeth II of England. This Level 3 Reader tells the true story of a girl who never thought she would be queen. Readers meet Princess Elizabeth as a child playing with her favorite corgis and pony and follow the young woman who assumes the throne at age 25 and becomes one of the most famous, and longest reigning, queens in history. National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the leveled reader category, and this book follows upon that success with the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to the high-interest biographies that has proved to be a winning formula with kids. The level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. In this real-life fairy tale, explore the early life, coronation, and years of service and achievements of one of the world’s most loved and respected monarchs. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 7 to 9Beautiful and engaging photosFun approach to high-interest biographiesPraise for National Geographic Readers: “Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats.” –Maggie Reagan, Booklist Explore more National Geographic Readers Biographies: National Geographic Readers: Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Level 3)National Geographic Readers: Buzz Aldrin (Level 3)National Geographic Readers: Alexander Hamilton (Level 3)National Geographic Readers: Cleopatra (Level 3)

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
48
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
780L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
April 4, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781426375385

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