nWith a seemingly permanent half-smile on their face, koalas are appealing to boys and girls alike. Filled with adorable photos, and carefully leveled text, this level 1 reader introduces beginning readers to these furry creatures, from cub to adult, exploring where they live, what they eat, and even the way they say hello--by touching noses nNational Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. nVisit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.n