2024 New First Reader Arrivals

ABOUT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READERS: MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN BUGS OUT! (LEVEL 1) Join Spider-Man and his superpowered friends as they learn about the world’s coolest insects, spiders, and more in this engaging Level 1 reader. Get ready for some web-slinging, fact-packed action! With colorful photographs, iconic character illustrations from Marvel comics, and hilarious commentary by beloved Avengers, learning has never been this fun. The Avengers aren’t the only superpowered marvels in town: From super strength to incredible camouflage, the insect world is full of awesome abilities. You’ll meet high-jumping spiders, beetles with extreme armor, and even bugs with … super stink—all alongside the Marvel heroes you know and love.

Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series is very grumpy when his best friend Norman is too busy with his ever-expanding bug collection to play. When Norman shows Jim his pet butterfly, Butterfly-Butterfly, Jim is suitably impressed, especially when Norman spouts butterfly facts. Then Norman adds Beetle-Beetle 1 and Beetle-Beetle 2 and so many more to his menagerie. Now Norman spends all his time feeding and caring for his pets and doesn’t have time to play. Grumpy Monkey Jim feels left out. And when all the bugs have babies, Jim declares that Norman has too many and persuades his friend to set them free. But then Norman sees a ladybug… Simple bug facts, easy-to-read words, and dynamic and humor-filled illustrations will lead young readers to a lifelong love of books. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell engaging stories. They are perfect for children 4-6 who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

All over the world, people love to celebrate! Whether it is a religious festival or a family event, there are many celebrations and traditions to discover.

Meet the sinister villains of the Skywalker saga! Featuring a vibrant illustration style, young fans and reluctant readers can get to know the most popular villains from the Skywalker saga in this level 2 reader—including Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, Count Dooku, Jango Fett, and more! The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring stories about the characters they love from a galaxy far, far away.