National Geographic Kids 125 Animals That Changed the World

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On sale May 28, 2019 | 112 Pages | 9781426332777

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This collection of heartwarming and surprising true tales celebrate heroic animals who saved the day, impart important lessons, and can inspire us to help change the world.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes -- and many hail from the animal kingdom! Get ready to meet animals that made significant contributions to mankind and accomplished great things in their lifetimes. From top dog Sergeant Stubby, who earned a medal for his brave actions in World War I, to Winter, the courageous dolphin who received a prosthetic tail, this collection of short stories is inspirational, hilarious, and action-packed. Each tale is paired with amazing National Geographic photos and loads of animal facts to offer tons of fuzzy, furry, feathery fun on every page.
BRENNA MALONEY is an award-winning journalist, whose books include Socks Appeal, Sockology, and the picture book Ready Rabbit Gets Ready! She is an editor for the Washington Post and National Geographic magazine. View titles by Brenna Maloney

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This collection of heartwarming and surprising true tales celebrate heroic animals who saved the day, impart important lessons, and can inspire us to help change the world.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes -- and many hail from the animal kingdom! Get ready to meet animals that made significant contributions to mankind and accomplished great things in their lifetimes. From top dog Sergeant Stubby, who earned a medal for his brave actions in World War I, to Winter, the courageous dolphin who received a prosthetic tail, this collection of short stories is inspirational, hilarious, and action-packed. Each tale is paired with amazing National Geographic photos and loads of animal facts to offer tons of fuzzy, furry, feathery fun on every page.

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BRENNA MALONEY is an award-winning journalist, whose books include Socks Appeal, Sockology, and the picture book Ready Rabbit Gets Ready! She is an editor for the Washington Post and National Geographic magazine. View titles by Brenna Maloney

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