Race Day (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)

It's race day, and the fastest cars in the world are revving their engines! This book is filled with the sights and sounds of high performance race cars and the people who drive and care for them. Hop into this National Geographic Kids Pre-reader and win the race!

Everyone, start your engines! The driver zips up her jumpsuit and squeezes through her racecar window. Engines rev. Tires SCREECH and SQUEAL...and they’re off! In this breathless book, the excitement of race day comes alive. With photographs and dynamic text perfect for reading aloud a prereader can begin to recognize sounds and words.

NGK Pre-readers offer easy-to-follow sentences, sight words, and beginning vocabulary. They’re jus right for kids who are getting ready to read.

Looking for more Pre-readers for your child? There's a whole world to explore! Check out:
- At the Beach (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
- Let's Go! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
- Safari (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs