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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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
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Tells the story of the discovery of Lyuba, a perfectly preserved baby mammoth discovered along a river in Siberia 31,000 years after her birth, and offers a glimpse into her prehistoric world.
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Monsters of the deep
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National geographic kids awesome animals
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2011
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64 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
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"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."--www.Amazon.com.
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125 true stories of amazing animals: inspiring tales of animal friendship & four-legged heroes, plus crazy animal antics
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That's gross!
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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,...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
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64 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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"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
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm
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"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"...
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Just joking 3: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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22) Just joking 4: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
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207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
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Welcome to the hidden world of the most popular bugs on Earth. This fully photographic book profiles bugs, beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, flies, crickets and grasshoppers, and centipedes and millipedes. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? facts and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat.
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Ye olde weird but true: 300 outrageous facts from history
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5,000 awesome facts (about everything!) 2
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Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
159 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 27 cm.
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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.
29) Frogs
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
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31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Describes the variety of frogs that exist all around the world, how they grow from eggs to tadpoles to frogs, what they eat, and how they avoid being eaten by other animals.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014.
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159 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
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"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter,...
31) Hang On, Monkey!
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Simple text and photographs describe the behavior of monkeys.
32) Jump, Pup!
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Simple, lively text and engaging photos portray a little puppy meeting new friends and seeing new places.
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Just joking 5: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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My medieval adventure
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My pet adventure
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Author
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
Description
"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter,...
38) Penguins
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Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color map, color photographs ; 21 cm.
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
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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.
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Snow leopards
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Stubby the war dog: the true story of World War I's bravest dog
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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.
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Description
A treasury of bizarre-but-true stories from history includes accounts of such uncanny events as the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston and the world record set by an armless archer.
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Weird but true!: ripped from the headlines 2: real-life stories you have to read to believe
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1,000 facts about the Bible
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100 things to make you happy
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Author
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Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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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Baby animals
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By the numbers
56) Clouds
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Description
"Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about clouds - why they're in the sky, different types, and fun activities that celebrate being outside. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read...
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2015.
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128 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
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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.
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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"Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. Using food 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 to...
59) Everything space
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 29 cm.
Description
Introduces the solar system, sharing information on how scientists study space, how stars are born and die, and how astronauts train for space missions.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
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Hats with horns, flying dragons...you may think you know everything there is to know about Vikings, but think again! With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, and full of fun facts and surprises, readers won't stop until they've learned everything about Vikings.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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"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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A friend for Lakota: the incredible true story of a wolf who braved bullying
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Guide to photography: tips & tricks on how to be a great photographer from the pros & your pals at My Shot
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Koalas
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
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...
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National Geographic Children's Books
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
207 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
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
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2015
Physical Desc
206 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm
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.
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What in the world?: look again
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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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Xtreme illusions 2
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5,000 awesome facts (about everything!) 3
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5,000 awesome facts about everything!
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77) Awesome 8
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
111 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
"Curious kids who want to know the who/what/where of the coolest things on the planet will welcome this first book in an awesome new National Geographic Kids series. Every turn of the page presents a different theme and counts down the greatest of the great top 8 of its kind. For example: The Awesome 8 Coolest Coasters, Haughtiest Hotels, Wicked Water Slides, Perilous Predators, Remarkable Ruins, Weirdest Wonders, Swankiest Subways, and anything else...
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Deep sea challenge
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79) Dolphins
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
31 pages ; color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
Presents general information about different types of predators, looking at what they are, some of their methods of hunting, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
Presents general information about different types of reptiles, looking at what they are, how they are classified, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
288 pages ; cm
Description
"Can't get enough hilarious jokes from National Geographic Kids? Never fear! With this brand-new bigger, better Just Joking book, you'll get loads of laughs to keep you ROFL and to share with friends and family. It's jam-packed with 1,000 jokes, including knock-knocks, puns, riddles, and tongue twisters, plus more than 1,000 photos of cool animals, silly situations, and more! Get hundreds of fun facts about all the coolest creatures and some of the...
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Mars: the red planet
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Mastermind: over 100 games, tests, and puzzles to unleash your inner genius
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86) Night sky
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
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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Real or fake?: Far-out fibs, fishy facts, and phony photos to test for the truth
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Reptiles & amphibians
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90) Rocks & minerals
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
A fact-filled guide to common rocks and minerals includes each mineral's chemical formula, where it can be naturally found, and activities to help explore different proerties of rocks and minerals.
91) Tigers
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National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Description
An introduction to tigers describes their unique physical characteristics, behaviors, communication, and diet.
92) A tree grows up
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National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Description
Looks at how an acorn grows into a tree, examining the growth process, what it does each season, and the animals that live under or on it.
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Ultimate oceanpedia: the most complete ocean reference ever
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
205 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 18 cm.
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]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
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
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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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"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...
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Awesome 8 extreme
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Bet you didn't know: fascinating, far-out, fun-tastic facts!
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Dino records.: the most amazing prehistoric creatures ever to have lived on Earth
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Just joking gross: 300 hilarious and disgusting jokes, tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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Author
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
128 pages cm.
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."--Amazon.com....
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What would happen?: serious answers to silly questions
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Animal zombies!: and other bloodsucking beasts, creepy creatures, and real-life monsters
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Astronaut, aquanaut: how space science and sea science Interact
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Author
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
Learn about science with the most faithful lab partner you'll ever have -- your dog! Discover how your canine companion thinks, moves, drinks, stays warm, gets clean, cools off, and more. Have fun with 22 safe and pup-friendly activities that let you work alongside your dog to discover what makes him tick. Learn to take your dog's pulse and find out how much blood is pumping through his body. Find out if your dog hears things you can't by making a...
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A leap for Legadema: the true story of a little leopard in a big world
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Author
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"What does your family tree look like? Where do its roots lead? Are you related to royalty? Start your very own journey and find out with this activity-packed guide to genealogy! This lively guide will get you started on researching your family's past and let you in on the newest and most up-to-date technology for genealogy research. Get tips on how to interview family members, create a family tree, and much more. Fun facts, lists, and sidebars offer...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations, photographs ; 18 cm.
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.
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations (color) ; 28 cm
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,...
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Funny animals: critter comedians, punny pets, and hilarious hijinks
116) Extreme ocean
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
112 pages cm
Description
"Information and photos of oceans for young children"--
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Funny animals 2: just joking
119) Just joking: Dogs
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
Description
"With all kinds of pups--from the biggest, grandest Great Danes to the smallest, spunkiest Chihuahuas--this [is a] browsable, portable [joke] book"--Publisher marketing.
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Publisher
National Geographic Society Childrens books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
128 pages.
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...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
128 pages
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 icecream 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"--
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Pet records
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Brain candy 3: seriously sweet facts to satisfy your curiosity
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Author
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
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...
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
216 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
272 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
An encyclopedia of mammals-including profiles and explanation of what mammals are-for early readers.