National Geographic Kids Chapter  books pick up where the best-selling  National Geographic Readers  series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night. Follow along as  National Geographic Kids Chapters'  presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism.  Courageous Canine  features an amazing pup named Lilly who sacrifices her own life to save her owner, a brave pod of dolphins who face a great white shark to save a stranger, and a mother gorilla, who in mourning her own baby, saves a 3-year-old boy who falls into her zoo enclosure. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts,  Courageous Canine  will leave young readers hungry for more. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. "Combines everything kids love to read about -- exciting adventures, wonderful animals, daring rescues." --Examiner.com "The stories run the gamut from heartwarming to inspirational to thrilling. The story selection will appeal to even the most reluctant readers." -- Library Media Connection For the past 15 years, award-winning author KELLY MILNER HALLS has crafted high interest nonfiction books and articles for young readers. Known for quirky but well researched topics, Halls delights in drawing even reluctant readers into the realm of discovery through the explorations of dinosaurs, Sasquatch, UFOs or dozens of other unusual themes. She speaks at schools and conferences all over the country and also works as YA novelist Chris Crutcher's assistant.