National Geographic

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Around the World from Your Classroom

Engage students through an exploration of real-world issues. The National Geographic series takes a magnifying glass to the people, places, cultures and challenges of our world. Each book features the quality photos, maps and graphics that the magazine is known for.

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Free Online Resources

You’ll receive access to free online teacher guides that include a summary of the book, ideas for discussions and a writing component. You’ll also find additional instructional resources in the free program guides.


Ladders

Ladders

For Grades 3-5

This differentiated reading series uses high-interest topics to support literacy growth. No matter a student’s reading level, each page features the same visuals and content. Ladders are available in English and Spanish.

Common Core Readers — Study global topics formatted for the student perspective. This series includes four levels of each title and meets Common Core standards for Literature, Informational Text Reading and Informational Text Writing.

Science Readers — Each title comes in three different reading levels and dives into life science, earth science, physical science and STE(A)M topics.

Social Studies Readers — Through the content, students will develop an understanding of the world around them. Each book comes in three different reading levels.

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Global Issues

For Grades 3-8

From geographical issues to environmental challenges, the Global Issues series consists of 12 books at three reading levels. The teacher’s guide has ideas for guided discussion questions, activities and differentiated components. Student copies highlight key words, ask essential questions and have a visual glossary. Global Issues is available in English and Spanish.

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Global Issues


Explore

Explore

For Grades 6-8

These nonfiction readers are ideal for middle school social studies and language arts. Explore features actual National Geographic Magazine articles adapted for Grades 6-8 and is available in English and Spanish. You’ll also have access to free online teacher resources.

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