National Geographic Readers: Los Pandas

John Wayne Cleaver tiene 15 años y sabe que es diferente. Pero no porque sólo tenga un amigo ni porque ayude a su madre en el depósito de cadáveres. John es un sociópata que reconoce en sí mismo los clásicos signos de ser un incipiente asesino en serie. Para no hacer daño a nadie, John se ha creado un conjunto rígido de reglas para controlar su naturaleza más oscura y tener una vida normal. Pero cuando empiezan a haber una cadena de horripilantes asesinatos en su ciudad, John utilizará sus conocimientos sobre los asesinos en serie para investigar quién tiene aterrorizado el...

Uno de los más grandes compositores europeos en todos los tiempos, por su valor musical, y también porque fue uno de los grandes prodigios.

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.