National Geographic kids
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Volcano!
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Weird but true: 301 outrageous facts
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1862, Fredericksburg: a new look at a bitter Civil War battle
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Baby mammoth mummy: frozen in time : a prehistoric animal's journey into the 21st century
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Monsters of the deep
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National geographic kids awesome animals
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Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Young readers will be spellbound by this story of fierce battles, dark dungeons, secret passageways, and medieval characters, made all the more vivid by true tales from experts in the field. Fun facts and photos, including reenactment shots, illuminate the lives of the inhabitants and the fascinating histories of castles.Show More Show Less
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In Everything Sharks, exciting photos depict great whites, hammerheads, and more. Scientists tell hair-raising tales about encounters. With its awesome facts and action-packed images, this book brings kids close to the mysterious lives of sharks."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"Ultimate Weird But True" is packed with wacky facts and stories that prove truth really is stranger than fiction. This large-format hardcover boasts 1,000 cool facts, 500 photos, CGI-style illustrations, funny infographics, and the bold design that only National Geographic Kids can deliver.
16) That's gross!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A tummy-churning treasury of lively but disgusting trivia shares historical information, cultural tidbits, and sickening scientific sidebars on everything from nose picking and insect-based foods to hairballs and digestive commonalities.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Follow the journey of Nitro, a tiger kept in captivity in Kansas. His story starts when the county sheriffs visited a Kansas property and decided to confiscate all big cats from their owner. Lions were sent to the Detroit Zoo, and Nitro and his friend Apache went to the Carolina Tiger Rescue. As Nitro was adjusting to his new home, things went terribly wrong. Fever broke out, and he lost his sight. With the help of his rescuers, his friend Apache,...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras,...
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Weird but true!: stupid criminals : 150 brainless baddies busted, plus wacky facts
Author
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high- interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser- known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time"...
21) Just joking 3: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
©2013
Language
English
Description
A book of silly jokes, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more.
22) Just joking 4: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Presents a collection of true animal stories from different historical periods, including the tales of Balto the Alaskan sled dog, Smoky the Bear, and Internet sensation Christian the lion.
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Frogs
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31) Hang on, monkey!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs describe the behavior of a monkeys.
32) Jump, pup!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces puppies to young readers using simple, repetitive text and photographs, including senses and play activities
33) Just Joking 5: 300 Hilarious Jokes About Everything, Including Tongue Twisters, Riddles, and More!
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Series
Publisher
Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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My medieval adventure
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My pet adventure
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38) Penguins
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains how Emperor penguins manage to live, eat, and raise their young in an extremely cold environment.--
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Quiz whiz 4: 1,000 super fun mind-bending totally awesome trivia questions
40) Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.
41) Snow leopards
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Documents the heroic wartime achievements of a World War I mascot who was adopted by a soldier as an orphaned pup and who gained military honors and a display in the Smithsonian Institution for his brave service behind enemy lines. B.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hooray! We're going to the beach! Do you know what kind of animals live in the ocean? You'll see fish swim, dolphins leap, and jellyfish float by. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books" --
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Provides background information and instructions for fifty science projects involving plants, insects, microbes, human behavior, animals, water, physics, machinery, and other topics, and suggests further ideas to pursue.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Inside this book, you'll find 1,000 facts about specific passages or text in the Bible as well as facts about things that happened during biblical times. The translation ... used to compile the content ... is the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible (NRSV)"--Foreword.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"The future is now! Supercool robots, amazing flying machines, floating hotels--this book is packed with 125 amazing inventions that will make you wish for things you never knew existed! Get the scoop on inventions of the future before they hit stores, like the fish tank that turns your toilet into an aquarium (but don't worry, your fishy friends will be just fine!), or the Cargonaut, a human-size robot that flies around picking up and delivering...
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125 cute animals: meet the cutest critters on the planet, including animals you never knew existed, and some so ugly, they're cute
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Baby animals
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Presents number-related facts, including the world's tallest roller coaster, the weight of Blackbeard's pirate ship, the world's largest butterfly, the deepest part of the ocean, and the number of languages spoken around the world.
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Clouds
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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The Dirtmeister and his sidekick Digger introduce the world of geology, discussing minerals, the origins of the Earth, plate tectonics, rocks, and the dynamics of dirt.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. Using foods as our tools (or ingredients!) curious kids become saucy scientists that measure, weigh, combine, and craft their way through the kitchen. Discover dozens of thoroughly-tested, fun, edible experiments, sprinkled with helpful photos, diagrams, scientific facts, sub-experiments, and more. And the best news is when all the mad-science is done, you're invited...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Tornadoes, ice caves, glaciers, lightening--no territory or phenomenon is too scarey for daring explorer Carsten Peter, who is right at home exploring the most outrageous places and raucous natural occurrences around the globe. Kids can follow along as he heads into extreme places and reveals the science and background behind these seemingly unexplainable natural places and phenomenon. Underlying each of his adventures is a dose of hard science,...
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Just joking: animal riddles
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Koalas
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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
20150714
Language
English
Description
This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Read amazing stories about Martin Luther King, Jr., Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Gandhi, and many other fascinating and inspiring people from all over the world. These colorful and kid-friendly pages introduce younger readers to more than 50 people and their interesting lives"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2015
Language
English
Description
"This is the book that will put to rest even more rumors, misconceptions, superstitions, and flat out lies that you hear every day--also known as the book your mom never wanted you to see. Think boys are better at math? Don't bet on it. Think an apple-a-day keeps the doctor away? Better buy some oranges too. Think you evolved from a chimp? You might want to check your sources on that. Be in the know on all kinds of amazing subjects!"--
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Nighttime
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"A latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series serves up tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of food! Step up to the plate to get 100 percent new content, with 300 more of the amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--Publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"What in the world?" That's what you'll say when you open this amazing large-format photo book, full of real-life puzzling pictures. Patterns, colors, shapes, hidden animals, optical illusions, double-take photo comparisons, and much more will give your brain a workout and keep you coming back for more!
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When fish got feet, when bugs were big, & when dinos dawned: a cartoon prehistory of life on Earth
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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Watch out! This book will scramble your eyeballs and boggle your brain with Perplexing Puzzles, Impossible Illusions, Loopy Lines, and more dizzying delights! Sound like fun? Explore the mysteries that lie right inside our own minds (including the key scientific concepts of perspective and perception) and share the magic with your friends and family. --
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5,000 awesome facts about everything!
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Awesome 8: over 50 picture-packed, top 8 lists
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Deep sea challenge
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Dolphins
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84) Mars
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colorful book packed with amazing imagery. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the hunt,...
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Rocks & minerals
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91) Tigers
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of tigers.--
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A tree grows up
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Fromtsunamisandseaturtlestoriptidesandreefs,learnallaboutthe creatures,science, and ecology of ouroceans,whichcovermoreoftheplanetthan allthecontinents andare justas important! Travelthroughallpartsoftheocean tolearnhow itaffectsof ourworld, includingstorms andclimate. Amazingfacts,photos,illustrations,anddiagramsarefoundthroughoutthis book,along with conservationtips,weird-but-truefacts,andaminioceanatlas. Challenges tothe healthof our ocean anditscreaturesarealsopresentedalong...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Everything has its weird side-- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series! With the Olympics on the way, discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports!
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to be grossed out--in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--
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100 things to be when you grow up
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"A howling wolf, a stalking tiger, a playful panda, a dancing bird - pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate poetry of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world. Featuring more than 40 unique animal portraits, the pages invite kids to explore each creature's markings, textures, and attributes in...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Want to know the who/what/where of the coolest things on the planet? Check out the Top 8 lists in the latest Awesome 8! This lively book features 50 different topics with dazzling photos, such as the 8 most awesome Monster Fish, Dressed Up Dogs, Supersize Sculptures, Rad Replicas, Coolest Pools, Serious Stadium Snacks, Thrilling Theaters, Dazzling but Deadly, Hair Through History, Volcanoes We Lava, and so much more. It's so graphically stupendous,...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know and we bet you'll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids! Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of cool categories, from astronomy and...
101) Just joking gross
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Brace yourself for some serious (seriously fun) ickiness! This delightfully disgusting book is a tribute to all kinds of everyday nastiness! Discover yucky jokes, laugh-out-loud lists, kooky knock-knocks, funny puns, strange tongue twisters, and more to share with friends and family. Funny profiles of super-gross animals and weird-but-true science show that grossness is also downright fascinating"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Get up close and personal with a wonderful world of waste. From composting and recycling, to landfills and dumps, to how creative people are finding new ways to reuse rubbish. It's fun to talk trash when it's jam-packed with infographics, thematic spreads, wow-worthy photos, sidebars, serious stats, and fabulous facts. Also included are quizzes and activities to inspire kids to take action, be proactive, and rethink the things we throw away
104) What would happen?
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Provides answers to "what would happen if" scenarios, including what would happen if someone got sucked into a black hole, humans could fly, and dinosaurs still existed.
105) Animal zombies!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Facts and information about parasites and other creatures of the animals world"--
106) Astronaut, aquanaut
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The differences and similarities between the deep ocean and outer space.
109) Guide to genealogy
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Presents tips and techniques for doing genealogical research, offering insight into immigration and major internal migrations throughout U.S. history, providing hands-on activities, and sharing advice on avoiding the problems that stump genealogists.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Let's start with a million. A million days ago, the first Olympics took place in ancient Greece. If you live a million hours, you'll be 114 years old. And how many ants equal the weight of one average human? That's right, a million. Open the candy cover and take a deep and delicious dive into numbers, fun facts, and cool trivia on all kinds of topics. It's a novel approach to feeding kids tantalizing tidbits about the world.
Author
Language
English
Description
Unleash the power of science! Have fun with 22 safe and cat-friendly activities that let you work alongside your cat to discover what makes her tick. Learn how catnip affects your kitty and how she can see so well in the dark. Find out what kind of toys your cat loves by making a feather flyer. How does your cat balance so well and always land on all fours? Each activity is paired with step-by-step instructions, clear and interesting scientific explanations,...
114) Funny animals
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Stories about pets and other animals that are humorous, for children"--
116) Extreme ocean
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Information and photos of oceans for young children"--
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This silly snack-size book is back to bring you more strange facts, comical tales, trippy tongue twisters, and adorable photos, featuring all kinds of our furry, scaly, feathery, and slimy friends. Get the scoop on famous critter comedians; delight in the hijinks of a runaway "unicorn;" discover a social media maven who also happens to be a dog; or bust a gut laughing at bizarre animal behaviors from sneezing monkeys to ninja frogs.
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Series
Language
English
Description
"In soccer, numbers are everywhere! So lace up your cleats and get ready to be wowed by all the stats, digits, and dimensions you'll need to become the cleverest kicker out there!" -- Back cover.
"Information about soccer and soccer players incorporating math into the game, for children"--
119) Just joking dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"You'll howl with laughter at the latest Just Joking, all about the goofiest and most beloved pets around--dogs! Jam-packed with hilarious jokes, pup-tastic puns, tongue twisters, pooch portraits, funny photography, plus 10 profiles of real-life dog celebrities." -- amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
It's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... your earbuds. Chances are, you're touching it right now. We're talking about plastic! Plastic is absolutely everywhere and in practically everything we touch, from pens to water bottles to sports equipment. And a lot of it is used once and then thrown away. Unfortunately, it takes a REALLY long time for plastic to break down and it can be harmful to our environment, especially wildlife. But why and when...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Pets are more than just our animal besties. They're totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you'll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match...
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Brain candy 3: seriously sweet facts to satisfy your curiosity
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This kid-friendly collection of tales from Greek mythology showcases familiar favorites from the ... Greeking Out podcast as well as brand-new, never-before-aired stories. Join Persephone on her journey through the mystifying depths of the Underworld. Venture onwards with Heracles as he tackles his 12 death-defying labors. And join mythological figures you may not have heard of before, including scheming gods and goddesses, honorable--and not so...
125) Jurassic smarts
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package - and this little book is a dinosaur nerd's dream! In Jurassic Smarts, you'll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing dinos to ever walk the Earth. Plus, you'll have some of your most burning dino questions answered, meet people who nerd out about dinos for a living, and travel to dino destinations around the world. You'll also find personality quizzes, fun facts, and more!"--
126) Ultimate mammalpedia
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An encyclopedia of mammals-including profiles and explanation of what mammals are-for early readers"--
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