National Geographic Kids

The wildly popular Weird But True line is all dressed up for Halloween with 300 all-new spooky facts about candy, costumes, pumpkin carving, and more Calling all boys and ghouls: You're in for a treat of freaky facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about one of the most popular holidays Did you know that there is an underwater pumpkin carving contest? Or that the U. S. Defense Department has a zombie apocalypse plan? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that there are more Halloween emojis than there are U. S. states? It's all weird--and it's all true--in this latest and greatest edition, packed with hilarious and terrifying tidbits on Halloween

Travel back to ancient Egypt, visit the great pyramids, read about Cleopatra's life, and learn about mummies Young readers can explore the amazing world of ancient Egypt in this Level 1, 2, and 3 reader collection that contains Ancient Egypt (Level 3), Cleopatra (Level 3), Mummies (Level 2), and Pyramids (Level 1). Fascinating information about ancient history is accompanied by striking photographs that pique kids' curiosity and inspire them to learn more about the natural world. National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the beginning reader category, and this book follows upon that success with the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and the fun approach to high-interest subjects that has proved to be a winning formula with kids.

Current, authoritative, and produced by the expert cartographers at National Geographic, this best-selling United States atlas is newly updated with all the latest info--sure to be welcome in libraries, classrooms, and homes. Kids will have fun learning about each and every U. S. state in this amazing 6th edition atlas, packed with maps, stats, facts, and pictures. National Geographic's world-renowned cartographers have paired up with education experts to create maps of all 50 states, U. S. territories, and Washington, D. C., that pinpoint the physical features, capitals, and other towns and cities. Discover the latest data along with colorful photography of each state and the people who live there. Key points reflect the latest information about land and water, people, and places. Lively essays cover each region of the country. Eight specially themed maps on nature, population, economy, energy, climate, and more delve deeper into key issues. State birds and state flags add to the high visual interest. This is a great reference for home and school with all the basics kids need to know to succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond.

Even MORE pet puns, witty captions, internet memes, and laugh-out-loud, real-world anecdotes make this collection of hilarious animal pictures and stories the perfect package for jokesters and animal lovers alike. 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.

Bursting with crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more boredom-busting games, this write-in book is your one stop shop for fascinating trivia and hours of brain-boosting fun. Pack your bags for adventure In this book, you'll encounter people, places, plants, and animals from all around the world--and get to test your puzzle chops while you're at it This activity book is chock-full of colorful facts, awesome photos, and hours of unplugged fun. Plus, all this fun is packed into a handy, portable size, perfect for tossing into a backpack or taking on the road.

This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed guide will get kids outdoors to discover the different types of bugs around them.

The latest installment of the New York Times best-selling almanac features brand new amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that you know and love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and brand new challenges for curious kids who want to learn all about the world and everything that's in it!

The latest instalment of the best-selling infopedia features brand-new amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges for curious kids who want to learn all about the world and everything that's in it!

From classical to country, blues to rock, hip-hop to pop, crank up the volume and get ready to rock out with a comprehensive record of music through the ages. The high notes and biggest moments in music history are covered in this fun compendium. You'll learn about the world's most famous musicians through the eras, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce -- and beyond. Many major music genres are playfully explained, from tribal, classical, jazz, folk, rock ... all the way to today's modern forms, such as k-pop, hip-hop, and rap. Instruments and sounds are explored, along with places and events in history that inspired the evolution of music. Kids will also get a sense of music theory, instrumentation, and the artistry of distinctive musical styles. Song recommendations help readers open their ears to what they've learned. Add to that amazing images, a rockin' glossary of musical terms, and a timeline that plots each genre on its path from ancient history to today, and this book is bound to top the charts

Take a tour around the world to meet all kinds of bears in this delightful pre-reader. Kids love bears and in this book they'll be introduced to them all: Grizzly, polar, sun, sloth, black, and brown. Great full-color photos reveal details about how and where they live. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expertvetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabular tree at the beginning of the book introduces key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.

Banish boredom with tons of crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and other games to challenge your brain and indulge in hours of interactive, do-it-yourself fun. Big cats and elephants, sharks and green tree frogs--the whole animal kingdom is in on the fun You'll explore the jungle, the ocean, and everywhere in between as you test your puzzle chops. This activity book is brimming with wild facts, awesome photos, and endless entertainment. (Where else can you learn about a pangolin AND totally crush a sudoku puzzle in the same book?) Plus, all this fun is packed into a handy, portable size, perfect for tossing into a backpack or taking it on the road.

Challenge your brain with tons of do-it-yourself, interactive fun These crosswords, sudokus, word searches, and other boredom busters will keep you entertained for hours. Blast off to the most fascinating places in our solar system You'll get to know the planets, moons, and rockets of outer space--and test your puzzle chops while you're at it. This activity book is brimming with out-of-this-world facts, awesome photos, and endless entertainment. (Where else can you learn about space exploration AND master a crossword puzzle--all in the same book?) Plus, all this fun is packed into a handy, portable size, perfect for tossing into a backpack or taking on the road.

In the follow-up to the hit book Bet You Didn't Know, you'll discover even more incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to stun your friends and wow your teachers Did you know that scallops have dozens of tiny blue eyes? That glass can form when lightning strikes sand? Or that Formula 1 race cars could theoretically drive upside down at superhigh speeds? There's a lot to know, and we bet you'll have fun learning it all in the second book in this 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 awesome categories, from fire to reptiles to candy. Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, What's the Difference, and more. Bold, colorful photographs in a supersize format and spectacular information create a winning combination for curious kids who can't wait to learn more about the world.

It's the 10th anniversary of the world's best-selling almanac for kids This year the Almanac features all-new content, interviews with explorers in each chapter, a special look at what was going on in the world when the first National Geographic Kids Almanac came out 10 years ago, plus the results of the 2019 Almanac Challenge and a new Challenge for kids who want to get involved with helping our planet. Kids can have fun keeping up with our quickly changing world with the New York Times best-selling almanac, packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. There's a whole chapter full of fun and games, including activities, jokes, and comics. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book.

Get ready to laugh, chuckle, hee haw, and giggle This collectible little book is packed with hundreds of silly, kid-friendly jokes paired with hilarious photos of laughing animals and people. The newest book in the popular Just Joking series delivers 300 brand-new laugh-out-loud knock-knocks, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more A great introduction for newcomers to the series or avid Just Joking fans. It's a hilarious party-starter or quiet time entertainer, perfect to read alone or aloud with friends and family. It's also a great book to toss into a backpack to share at school or camp.

It's weird. It's true. And now, it's red, white, and blue Explore the wonderfully wacky side of the United States of America Weird But True style. Calling all patriots Get ready to explore wacky wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U. S. paper money is magnetic? In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True , you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre people, places, events, and things that make our country great.

Laugh your tail off with a jumbo-size, jam-packed joke book featuring 1,000 jokes and 1,000 photos. With silly facts that are strangely true, laughable lists, conversation jokes, and long-story jokes with hilarious endings, this full-color, supersize book will have you rolling on the floor laughing. Sidesplitting topics include funny stuff about pets, technology, spooky sensations, adventures, around-the-world wonders, animals, myths and legends, dinosaurs, music, and treasure hunting. Between giggles and guffaws, hoots and hahas you can enjoy tons of hilarious photos with silly captions. It's the perfect combination of laughing, learning, and maybe jump-starting a career in comedy

Learn about the lives and accomplishments of four inspiring figures from American history all in one book: George Washington Carver, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Meet civil rights leaders who were inspiring individuals as well as leaders in their fields: inventor, activist, orator, scientist. Learn about their childhoods, achievements, and contributions that made the world a better place. Biographies feature fascinating facts and archival photography that vividly illustrate the amazing lives of each hero. The National Geographic Kids Leveled Readers series has proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. All books feature expert-vetted text along with brilliant images to make learning fun. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 Readers feature slightly higer level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 Readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's books author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.

Did you know that volcanoes once erupted on the moon, or that a group of sharks is called a shiver? It's all weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 7th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.