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With their bold black stripes, powerful presence, and fierce faces, tigers are just about the coolest animal on the planet. These giant jungle cats can climb trees, swim, and run in sprints up to 32 mph—making them a predatory nightmare. Ranging from the warm climates of Southeast Asia to the frozen tundra of western Russia, these solitary hunters will devour whatever animal they catch. In this level 2 reader you'll learn all you ever wanted to know about tigers and so much more. Complete with fascinating facts, beautiful images, National Geographic Readers Tigers can't miss.
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36 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2012
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March 14, 2018
Awesome
January 5, 2017
This book is what inspired Lily to write her chapter book on Tigers. She was so excited to share what she learned about them with us.
April 10, 2024
Maddie thought that these jokes were hilariously bad.
November 18, 2020
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2. K-2
3. This book introduces the animal a tiger and gives details all about the tiger. The book describes the tiger's appearance, what they eat, and what they do. The book discusses how they grow up, where they live, and basically all things tigers.
4. I actually surprised myself and really enjoyed this book. I can remember as a child some of the nat geo books were redundant and unenjoyable but this was not one of them. I think that the level of language in this book is perfect for children to know all the details and not get stuck trying to figure out what certain words mean.
5. One great use for this book would be to use it in a science lesson when learning about different animals. This book gives great detail of all the criteria of a tiger on a scientific level as well so it would be great to use for a read-along when discussing features of animals in a science lesson. Another great use would be when discussing the earth and where different things live and migrate as this book discusses where tigers live and why. The teacher could easily tie in climate and other scientific and historical things all into one lesson.
2. K-2
3. This book introduces the animal a tiger and gives details all about the tiger. The book describes the tiger's appearance, what they eat, and what they do. The book discusses how they grow up, where they live, and basically all things tigers.
4. I actually surprised myself and really enjoyed this book. I can remember as a child some of the nat geo books were redundant and unenjoyable but this was not one of them. I think that the level of language in this book is perfect for children to know all the details and not get stuck trying to figure out what certain words mean.
5. One great use for this book would be to use it in a science lesson when learning about different animals. This book gives great detail of all the criteria of a tiger on a scientific level as well so it would be great to use for a read-along when discussing features of animals in a science lesson. Another great use would be when discussing the earth and where different things live and migrate as this book discusses where tigers live and why. The teacher could easily tie in climate and other scientific and historical things all into one lesson.
April 18, 2020
Genre: Informational Nonfiction
Grade Level: K-2
This is a really great book for learning about tigers! I like how this book includes a lot of interesting information about tigers. There are a lot of great pictures throughout this book that make it fun to learn about these animals. I really like how the end of the book emphasizes the fact that tigers are endangered in the wild, and it is illegal to kill tigers. I think this is a really great way for kids to learn about these fierce and wild animals. Great book!
Grade Level: K-2
This is a really great book for learning about tigers! I like how this book includes a lot of interesting information about tigers. There are a lot of great pictures throughout this book that make it fun to learn about these animals. I really like how the end of the book emphasizes the fact that tigers are endangered in the wild, and it is illegal to kill tigers. I think this is a really great way for kids to learn about these fierce and wild animals. Great book!
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November 22, 2016
Tigers is a great nonfiction book from National Geographic Kids. This book has pictures of tigers hunting, in their natural environments, their characteristics, and even different types of tigers. There are many facts listed in this book that children might not know about tigers. There are definitions of words used in the book along with maps and large font which makes this an easy read for younger elementary students. This book would go great with an animal unit or research project.
December 4, 2020
This book is an amazing book for students to read who are really interested in tigers or who are doing a project on tigers. It is a non fiction book and provides really great information about how tigers live, what they eat, how their family work, as well as what they do all day. There is also some really great pictures of real tigers included in the book as well.
October 22, 2019
Genre: Informational Grade: K-4
This had been a book about different Tiger facts. Also being able to know different vocabulary words such as: Camouflage, Endangered, Extinct, Habitat, Prey and Territory.
This had been a book about different Tiger facts. Also being able to know different vocabulary words such as: Camouflage, Endangered, Extinct, Habitat, Prey and Territory.
April 12, 2020
This informational read about tigers is interesting. I didn't know that they live in hot and cold places. Their stripes are as unique as our DNA is! That was a cool and interesting fact. Also,didn't know that they live alone unless it's mating season. Such pretty cats!!
October 18, 2017
This is a great nonfiction mentor text to teach young students about text features, writing informational pieces, and more.
November 3, 2018
Might be older reading then a level two. For slightly older readers. Has the tiger eating meat but not graphic.
January 19, 2019
Basic, but cute.
February 15, 2019
A short informative with pictures of Tigers. Helps with knowing about tigers.
I also like the website. Bigcatrescue.org
I also like the website. Bigcatrescue.org
September 11, 2020
If you are looking for an overview of Tigers for your elementary age child, add this book to your stack.
November 26, 2022
Another solid National Geographic reader with eye catching photos. However some of the pics might be a bit scary for younger kids.
September 10, 2023
Very educational book
October 20, 2024
Kiddo loved this. Learned some great info and came away loving tigers.
November 28, 2025
I'm learning so much! :)
June 25, 2019
Summary: This book is a nonfiction informational text that teaches students all about tigers. This book explains where tigers live, what tigers eats, what they do, fun facts about them, different kinds of tigers...
Review: I have read this book with my 2nd grade students and they really enjoy it. There is new information they can learn and information that they already know. Students can use this as a mentor text for both reading and writing to guide them through their learning.
Review: I have read this book with my 2nd grade students and they really enjoy it. There is new information they can learn and information that they already know. Students can use this as a mentor text for both reading and writing to guide them through their learning.
July 24, 2017
Categories/Genres for this class fulfilled by this book: Nonfiction
Copyright Date: 2012
Estimate of age level of interest: Preschool-Grade 2
Estimate of reading level: Grade 1
Brief description: Young readers are introduced to information about tigers including habitat, appearance, diet and ways to help threatened tiger populations.
Identify at least 2 characteristics of this genre and subgenre and discuss how they appear in your book: Reference aids: This book is set up with features that help readers find information easily and organize the facts that are displayed. Bold headings indicate the topic for each page, captions explain the photos and a glossary and index help readers find information and meaning quickly and easily.
Format: This easy reader nonfiction book is well designed for young readers. The print is large and unencumbered by the photographs and text features. Simple labels and captions provide meaning without requiring a lot of reading skill and fun questions are presented on several pages that require readers to turn the book upside down to reveal the answers.
In what ways and how well does the book as a whole serve its intended audience?: "Tigers" will both serve to teach early readers about the topic as well as introduce them to nonfiction texts in a friendly and accessible way. Young students will be able to become familiar with the qualities on nonfiction in a way that is developmentally appropriate and engaging.
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Horn Book Magazine, 04/01/13
Copyright Date: 2012
Estimate of age level of interest: Preschool-Grade 2
Estimate of reading level: Grade 1
Brief description: Young readers are introduced to information about tigers including habitat, appearance, diet and ways to help threatened tiger populations.
Identify at least 2 characteristics of this genre and subgenre and discuss how they appear in your book: Reference aids: This book is set up with features that help readers find information easily and organize the facts that are displayed. Bold headings indicate the topic for each page, captions explain the photos and a glossary and index help readers find information and meaning quickly and easily.
Format: This easy reader nonfiction book is well designed for young readers. The print is large and unencumbered by the photographs and text features. Simple labels and captions provide meaning without requiring a lot of reading skill and fun questions are presented on several pages that require readers to turn the book upside down to reveal the answers.
In what ways and how well does the book as a whole serve its intended audience?: "Tigers" will both serve to teach early readers about the topic as well as introduce them to nonfiction texts in a friendly and accessible way. Young students will be able to become familiar with the qualities on nonfiction in a way that is developmentally appropriate and engaging.
Awards if any:
Horn Book Magazine, 04/01/13
February 25, 2020
4 stars
August 13, 2016
This simple introduction to tigers is designed for students just beginning to read on their own. Through vivid color photos and simple text, young readers are introduced to tigers' lives, along with a bit about their plight and what is being done to preserve them in the wild.
The text and photos mention white tigers and the fact that they are more likely to be seen in captivity than the wild, but does not delve into the problems involved with the production of these highly-inbred animals for the captive trade.
Parents note: A close-up photograph of a tiger carrying the carcass of a deer might upset very sensitive children.
The text and photos mention white tigers and the fact that they are more likely to be seen in captivity than the wild, but does not delve into the problems involved with the production of these highly-inbred animals for the captive trade.
Parents note: A close-up photograph of a tiger carrying the carcass of a deer might upset very sensitive children.
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November 11, 2015basically they was talking about tigers they just talking about how they look like and what colors are it have. tigers are can run 32 mph and it run really fast. Tigers lives in the forest. they spend a lot of time in the water. they lived hot place like Indonesia.
September 20, 2015
A nice book on tigers for kids, with cool photos and interesting facts. Easy to understand as it has explanations of scientific words and there are also little jokes for the kids.
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November 22, 2015NF book in TC 2nd grade NF unit - in minilessons and shared reading
November 9, 2018
No doubt about it: I like tigers better than bats.
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March 16, 2019This book is full of cool information about tigers. It has a table of contents to let you know where topics are found within the book. At the end of the book it has questions.
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