The story of how a young Southern girl who was raised on a pig farm became one of the most influential and inspiring people in the world.We all know Oprah Winfrey as a talk-show host, actress, producer, media mogul, and philanthropist, but the "Queen of Talk" wasn't always so fortunate. She suffered through a rough childhood and went on to use her personal struggles as motivation. Oprah's kindness, resilience, and determination are just some of the many reasons why...

Get to know famous primate scientist Jane Goodall—including her life with chimpanzees, her groundbreaking contributions to animal science, and beyond—in this charming Level 1 reader perfect for kids beginning to read on their own.Nowadays, we know chimps use tools to help them eat and that, like humans, they can feel emotions, like sadness, happiness, and fear. But this wasn’t always the case! What we know about chimpanzees changed dramatically when Jane Goodall st...

Follow the young Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu as she grows up, travels far from home, and becomes one of the most beloved figures of our time: Mother Teresa. This new leveled reader from National Geographic Kids journeys from Ireland to India, portraying the charity and hard work of Mother Teresa and the nuns who followed in her footsteps.National Geographic Readers' expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading, has proved to be a winning ...

Meet Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis is the first Pope from the Americas. He's also the first Pope to replace a living one! Learn all about the Pontiff in this level 1 reader, carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience.

Learn all about Thomas Edison, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the inventors of tomorrow!

Find out about the life of Harriet Tubman and how her brave actions working to "conduct" the Underground Railroad helped the Union Army in the Civil War lead more than 700 slaves to freedom.Learn about Harriet Tubman's life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers.National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginning reader categor...

Discover the world of one of America's most celebrated abolitionists, writers, and orators in this inspirational biography of Frederick Douglass. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers.

Nelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27 years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela died in 2013, but his legacy lives on as a barrier-breaker and humanitarian. Learn all about his life, especially the challenges he faced and how he perse...

Fans of Disneyland, Disney World, and all things Disney are sure to enjoy learning all about the fascinating founder, Walt Disney. This new biographic reader reveals the interesting, enchanting life of one of the world's most beloved storytellers and entrepreneurs. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers.

Explore one of the most recognized names in modern America with this biography of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor from National Geographic Kids! This Level 3 reader is great for kids who are reading on their own.From her roots in the Bronx to her seat in the nation's highest court, Sonia Sotomayor has lived an inspiring and all-American life. This biography explores her story, from childhood struggles to her determined path through higher education, fighting ...

Presidents that were avidly involved in sports and recreation both before, during, and after their presidency