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National Geographic Readers Books

In order from Volcanoes! to Prehistoric Sea Monsters. Part of National Geographic Kids.

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

Volcanoes!

By Anne Schreiber

Discover the explosive power and mystery of volcanoes.

32 pages· 1,455 words· Est. 17 min read

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Summary: Dive into the fiery world of volcanoes, where molten rock erupts through Earth's crust, unleashing chaos and wonder. Explore the science and history behind these natural phenomena, with vivid imagery capturing the raw power of lava and ash. What secrets do these geological giants hold, and how do they shape our world?

The complete set

National Geographic Readers Series

123 books · Published 2008–2024

Year	Title	Author	Pages
2008	Volcanoes!	Anne Schreiber	32
2008	Sharks!	Anne Schreiber	32
2009	Penguins!	Anne Schreiber	32
2009	Frogs	Elizabeth Carney	32
2009	Snakes	Melissa Stewart	32
2009	Trucks	Wil Mara	32
2010	Safari	Gail Tuchman	24
2010	Pandas	Anne Schreiber	32
2010	Ants	Melissa Stewart	32
2010	Dolphins	Melissa Stewart	32
2010	Planes	Amy Shields	32
2010	Bats	Elizabeth Carney	32
2010	Great Migrations: Butterflies	Laura Marsh	48
2011	Dinosaurs	Kathleen Zoehfeld	32
2011	Deadliest Animals	Melissa Stewart	48
2011	Cats vs. Dogs	Elizabeth Carney	48
2011	Cheetahs	Laura Marsh	32
2011	Sea Turtles	Laura Marsh	32
2012	Abraham Lincoln	Caroline Crosson Gilpin, National Geographic Kids	32
2012	Wolves	Laura Marsh	32
2012	Tigers	Laura Marsh	32
2012	Caterpillar to Butterfly	Laura Marsh	32
2012	Lizards	Laura Marsh, National Geographic Kids	32
2012	Halloween	Laura Marsh	32
2012	Planets	Elizabeth Carney	32
2012	Rocks and Minerals	Kathleen Zoehfeld	32
2012	Weird Sea Creatures	Laura Marsh	32
2012	Martin Luther King, Jr.	Kitson Jazynka	48
2013	Saving Animal Babies	Amy Shields, National Geographic Kids	32
2013	Polar Bears	Laura Marsh, National Geographic Kids	32
2013	Anne Frank	Alexandra Zapruder, National Geographic Kids	48
2014	Manatees	Laura Marsh, National Geographic Kids	32
2014	George Washington	Caroline Crosson Gilpin	32
2014	Swing, Sloth!	Susan B. Neuman, National Geographic Kids	24
2014	Jump, Pup!	Susan B. Neuman	24
2014	Sea Otters	Laura Marsh	32
2014	Hop, Bunny!	Susan B. Neuman	24
2014	Hang On, Monkey!	Susan B. Neuman	24
2014	Mars	National Geographic Kids, Elizabeth Carney	48
2015	Sacagawea	Kitson Jazynka	48
2015	Alligators and Crocodiles	Laura Marsh	32
2015	Prehistoric Mammals	Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, National Geographic Kids	32
2015	Slither, Snake!	Shelby Alinsky	24
2015	Coral Reefs	Kristin Baird Rattini	32
2015	Hoot, Owl!	National Geographic Kids, Shelby Alinsky	24
2015	Flutter, Butterfly!	National Geographic Kids, Shelby Alinsky	24
2015	Rosa Parks	Kitson Jazynka	32
2015	Los Ponis	Laura Marsh	32
2016	Turtles	Laura Marsh, National Geographic Kids	32
2016	Play, Kitty!	Shira Evans	24
2016	Trot, Pony!	Shira Evans	24
2016	Dive, Dolphin!	Shira Evans	24
2016	Peek, Otter	Shira Evans, National Geographic Kids	24
2016	In the Forest	Shira Evans	48
2016	Elephants	Avery Hurt	48
2016	Albert Einstein	Libby Romero, National Geographic Kids	48
2017	Helen Keller	Kitson Jazynka, National Geographic Kids	32
2017	Frederick Douglass	Barbara Kramer, National Geographic Kids	32
2017	Farm Animals	Joanne Mattern	48
2017	Plants	Kathryn Williams	48
2017	At the Beach	Shira Evans	24
2017	Buzz, Bee!	Jennifer Szymanski	24
2017	Night Sky	Stephanie Warren Drimmer	32
2017	Climb, Koala!	Jennifer Szymanski	24
2017	Predator Face-Off	Melissa Stewart	32
2017	Cats	Joan Marie Galat	48
2017	City and Country	Jody Jensen Shaffer	48
2017	Woof!	Elizabeth Carney	48
2017	Erupt!	Joan Marie Galat	48
2017	Walt Disney	Barbara Kramer	48
2017	Hello, Penguin!	Kathryn Williams	24
2018	Real Dragons!	Jennifer Szymanski	48
2018	Ancient Egypt	Stephanie Warren Drimmer	48
2018	Alexander Hamilton	Libby Romero	48
2018	Bugs!	Shira Evans	24
2018	Vikings	Libby Romero	32
2018	Ducks	Jennifer Szymanski	24
2018	Wolverines	Melissa Stewart	48
2018	In the Ocean	Jennifer Szymanski	48
2018	Gallop!	Kitson Jazynka	48
2018	Roar!	Stephanie Warren Drimmer	48
2018	Helpers in Your Neighborhood	Shira Evans	24
2018	Buzz Aldrin	Kitson Jazynka	48
2019	Animal Architects	Libby Romero	48
2019	Tide Pools	Laura Marsh	32
2019	Animals in the City	Elizabeth Carney	32
2019	Mother Teresa	Barbara Kramer	32
2019	Let's Go!	Aubre Andrus	24
2019	Odd Animals	Rose Davidson	24
2019	Foxes	Laura Marsh	32
2019	Puffins	Maya Myers	24
2019	What is an Archaeologist?	Libby Romero	48
2019	Glowing Animals	Rose Davidson	48
2019	Here to There	Jennifer Szymanski	48
2019	Sonia Sotomayor	Barbara Kramer	48
2019	Ink!	Stephanie Warren Drimmer	48
2019	Squeak!	Rose Davidson	48
2019	All About Bears	National Geographic Kids	24
2019	Susan B. Anthony	Kitson Jazynka	48
2020	Hedgehogs	Mary Quattlebaum	32
2020	Alien Ocean Animals	Rosie Colosi	48
2020	Llamas	Maya Myers	32
2020	A Zebra's Day	Aubre Andrus	24
2020	Whales	Jennifer Szymanski	24
2020	Ruth Bader Ginsburg	Rose Davidson	48
2021	Gymnastics	Sarah Wassner Flynn	32
2021	September 11	Libby Romero	48
2021	In the Desert	Michaela Weglinski	24
2022	Mythical Beasts	Stephanie Warren Drimmer	48
2022	Bling!	Emma Carlson Berne	48
2022	Reptiles	Jennifer Szymanski	48
2022	In the Pond	Aubre Andrus	24
2022	T. rex	Andrea Silen	32
2022	Adorable Animals	Mary Quattlebaum	32
2022	Sharks!	Stephanie Warren Drimmer	48
2023	Arctic Animals	Jennifer Szymanski	32
2023	Animal Doctors	Libby Romero	48
2023	Animal Doctors	Libby Romero	48
2023	Forest Babies	Elizabeth Carney	24
2023	Goats	Rose Davidson	32
2023	Queen Elizabeth II	Mary Quattlebaum	48
2023	Animal Superpowers	Andrea Silen	32
2024	Prehistoric Sea Monsters	National Geographic Kids	32

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Common Questions

How many books are in the National Geographic Readers series?

There are 123 books in the National Geographic Readers series. It began with Volcanoes! in 2008, and the newest book, Prehistoric Sea Monsters, was published in 2024.

What ages are the National Geographic Readers books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creatives Behind the Books

Anne Schreiber

Elizabeth Carney

Melissa Stewart

Wil Mara

Gail Tuchman

Amy Shields

Laura Marsh

Kathleen Zoehfeld

Caroline Crosson Gilpin

National Geographic Kids

Kitson Jazynka

Alexandra Zapruder

Susan B. Neuman

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

Shelby Alinsky

Kristin Baird Rattini

Shira Evans

Avery Hurt

Libby Romero

Barbara Kramer

Joanne Mattern

Kathryn Williams

Jennifer Szymanski

Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Joan Marie Galat

Jody Jensen Shaffer

Aubre Andrus

Rose Davidson

Maya Myers

Mary Quattlebaum

Rosie Colosi

Sarah Wassner Flynn

Michaela Weglinski

Emma Carlson Berne

Andrea Silen

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