Animal Superstars: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents

by Aline Alexander Newman, National Geographic Kids (Editor)

This entertaining and humorous chapter book features animals who can perform amazing acts like riding motocross, foretelling the weather, and playing a guitar. These stories will enchant readers and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestible for a hesitant reader.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Childrens

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Aline Alexander Newman is a National Geographic author of seven books. Two of her non-fiction chapter books, APE ESCAPES and ANIMAL SUPERSTARS, have won the ASJA Award for best children's book of the year. And ANIMAL SUPERSTARS was also named to Amazon's list of the "Best Books of 2013" for children ages 6 to 8. Both are also available as @RecordedBooks. HOW TO SPEAK DOG, which Aline co-authored with Gary Weitzman, DVD, won the Animal Behavior Society's Most Outstanding Children's Book award for 2013. It appeals to all ages and led to her adopting a big, black Lab that she and her husband found abandoned on a country road. The dog's name is Moose. A companion volume is called HOW TO SPEAK CAT. When not chasing Moose around, Aline loves making school visits and inspiring kids to read and write. Her newest book for Nat Geo is called CAT TALES. Released in April 2017, Kirkus says "it is like an Internet kitty video in book form."

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm reading these Nat Geo Kids books with my daughter as our own little book club and I really enjoy these books with all these cool stories. I would highly recommend these books for young readers!

[Sheri S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun little book of entertaining animal stories. My girls enjoyed hearing about the dog, hedgehog and cat with their amusing personalities. I appreciate the message about rescuing animals and encouraging people to pursue their dreams.

[Aline Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbelievable but true. Amazon just announced its "Best Books of 2013," and "Animal Superstars" is on it! It has been named one of the year's 20 best books for children ages 6 to 8. And it's the only non-fiction title to make that list. Needless to say, I'm thrilled! Signed copies are available on my website: www.alinealexandernewman.com.

[Ilib4kids · Rating 3 out of 5]

(NGK) J591.513 NEW

[Annarino K · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is our third in the outstanding National Geographic Kids Chapters series. A fun, engaging way to add non-fiction to your emerging reader in pursuit of Common Core knowledge! Keep them coming!

[david w. rong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute!!

[Keri Douglas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute nonfiction chapter book. There are 3 small stories within one book. Kids so all ages will enjoy these amusing tales of interesting and special animals.

[Grace · Rating 1 out of 5]

DUMB!

[Awjtf · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this series!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book!