Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Lucky Leopards , true and inspiring stories of daring animal rescues that will engage and enchant readers of all ages. Packed with full-color photography, and written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to keep turning pages, these heart-warming stories will leave kids hungry for more of the animal "awwww" factor. National Geographic Kids Chapters picks up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off. This new series offers young animal lovers, who are ready for short chapters with lively, true stories just right to carry in a backpack, share with friends, and read under the covers at night. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. ALINE ALEXANDER NEWMAN is a multiple award-winning magazine writer, author, teacher, newspaper columnist, and speaker. Her articles and stories have appeared in over 20 national publications, including Boy's Life, Guideposts, and Highlights for Children . Most of her fifty plus features for National Geographic Kids (formerly World ) have appeared on the cover. Her children's book, Ape Escapes  was the first release in National Geographic Kids Chapters .