National Geographic Kids is back with another installment in the Animal Heroes line of National Geographic Chapters books. Get ready to meet more amazing, medal-worthy critters in this action-packed collection, including a kangaroo to the rescue! Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down. Story Locale- worldwide Series Overview- Perfect for kids aging out of early readers, these books are written in simple prose appropriate for those who have just started reading confidently on their own. Each chapter book features plot-driven true stories packed with humorous and high adventure tales. Unlike the competition, they are in full color, with gorgeous photographs opening every chapter. Weird-but-true facts about the animals are sprinkled throughout the text, adding visual interest and the fast facts kids adore. Topic areas include- Animal Heroes, Animal Friends, Animals Behaving Badly, Animal Superstars, and Adventures with Animals.