National Geographic kids
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NGK everything rocks and minerals: dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world
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Volcano!
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Weird but true: 301 outrageous facts
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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Through National Geographic's heart-stopping reenactment photography and in-depth research and reporting, readers will be transported back to this key episode in our nation's history. Full color.
With new primary source material and analysis, a new look at the Battle of Fredericksburg, a town caught in the crossfire, is presented. Although there was much devastation and suffering as sons became soldiers and homes were looted and shelled, there...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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Meet Lyuba--the most perfectly preserved baby mammoth ever discovered. Found lying along a riverside 31,000 years after her birth, Lyuba provides a never-before-seen view of prehistoric life in Siberia. Kids learn the story of her discovery by the indigenous Nenet people and peak inside Lyuba's mysterious prehistoric world. Full color.
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Everything big cats: pictures to purr about and info to make you roar!
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Monsters of the deep
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National geographic kids awesome animals
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National Geographic kids.: All the shark facts, photos, and fun that you can sink your teeth into
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Rocks and minerals: dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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"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. Full color. 224 p[p.
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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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5,000 awesome facts (about everything!)
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That's gross!
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2012.
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English
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Some animals have a harder time growing up than others. This certainly was the case for Nitro, the blind tiger, Ethereal the albino bat, and Suzie, Bob, and Caleb, three monkeys down on their luck in the heart of Kentucky. These stories show how humans sometimes step in to help these animals and how important it is for those who house wild animals know how to safely and correctly care for them and others. The three monkeyteers shows some of the...
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National Geographic
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[2012]
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English
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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]
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English
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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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Just joking 4: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring updated facts, figures and the latest information on even more incredible bugs, this second edition explores all the wild, wacky, cool and creepy insects and spiders that kids love.
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Ye olde weird but true: 300 outrageous facts from history
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125 true stories of amazing pets: inspiring tales of animal friendship and four-legged heroes, plus crazy animal antics
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5,000 awesome facts (about everything!) 2
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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The engaging Explore My World picture books invite 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 aloud. In Explore My World Frogs, curious kids learn about the fascinating world of frogs, especially their growth from tadpole to full-grown frog and the relationship between baby frogs and their parents.
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Get outside guide: all things adventure, exploration, and fun!
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31) Hang on, monkey!
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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This book uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The crazy antics, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
32) Jump, pup!
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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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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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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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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My medieval adventure
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My pet adventure
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National Geographic kids get outside guide: all things adventure, exploration, and fun!
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Parrot genius: and more true stories of amazing animal talents
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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The engaging Explore My World picture books invite 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 aloud. In Explore My World Penguins, curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about the delightful world of penguins: the extreme lengths they go to to care for their young and the relationship between baby penguins and their parents.
40) Robots
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists of tomorrow! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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The engaging Explore My World picture books invite 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 aloud. In Explore My World Snow Leopards, curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about rare and beautiful snow leopards: their habitat, how they've adapted for a cold climate, and how they care for and teach their cubs.
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[2014]
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English
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American soldier J. Robert Conroy befriended a stray dog with a stumpy tail while training to fight overseas in WWI. They bonded so closely that Conroy smuggled him to Europe, where Stubby accompanied Conroy's regiment on the Western Front, lending both his superior olfactory senses and amiable temperament to the war effort.
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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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. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Weird but true!: ripped from the headlines: real-life stories you have to read to believe
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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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What in the world?: fun-tastic photo puzzles for curious minds
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"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.
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100 things to make you happy
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125 cool inventions
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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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Animal records: the biggest, fastest, weirdest, tiniest, slowest, and deadliest creatures on the planet
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Baby animals
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By the numbers
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Clouds
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
©2015.
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English
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"Come and explore the world under your feet with the Dirtmeister and friends! Part graphic novel, part fun guidebook, this very cool, rocky journey introduces both eager and reluctant readers to the basic geologic processes that shape our Earth. Clear and concise explanations of the various geologic processes reveal the comprehensive science behind each fascinating topic. Fun facts and simple DIY experiments reinforce the concepts while short biographies...
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Edible science: experiments you can eat
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Everything space
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Everything Vikings
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Extreme planet: Carsten Peter's adventures in volcanoes, caves, canyons, deserts, and beyond!
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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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Just joking: animal riddles
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65) Koalas
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
Koalas are marsupials and live in eastern Australia and nearby islands.
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Little kids' first big book of the world
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Little kids first big book of who
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Myths busted! 3: just when you thought you knew what you knew
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Nighttime
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Weird but true food: 300 bite-size facts about incredible edibles
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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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Awesome 8: over 50 picture-packed, top 8 lists
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Deep sea challenge
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79) Dolphins
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of dolphins.
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Just joking: cats
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Little kids first big book of birds
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84) Mars
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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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! From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Mastermind: over 100 games, tests, and puzzles to unleash your inner genius
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Night sky: Find adventure! Go outside! Have fun! Be a backyard stargazer!
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Ocean animals: who's who in the deep blue
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Real or fake?: Far-out fibs, fishy facts, and phony photos to test for the truth
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Rocks & minerals
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91) Tigers
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National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of tigers.
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A tree grows up
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Ultimate oceanpedia: the most complete ocean reference ever
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Weird but true sports: 300 wacky facts about awesome athletics
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Weird but true! Gross: 300 slimy, sticky, and smelly facts
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100 things to be when you grow up
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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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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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"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...
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National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"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"--
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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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, photos, sidebars, stats, and facts. Also included are quizzes and activities to inspire kids to take action, be proactive, and rethink the things we throw away.
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Weird but true! Human body.: 300 outrageous facts about your awesome anatomy
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What would happen?: serious answers to silly questions
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105) Animal zombies!
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"Facts and information about parasites and other creatures of the animals world"--
106) Astronaut, aquanaut
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Journey from the deepest trenches in the oceans to the farthest humans have ventured into space and learn what it takes to explore the extremes. You might just be surprised by how similar the domains of ASTRONAUTS and AQUANAUTS really are. Space and the ocean. If you don't think they go together, think again! Both deep-sea and space explorers have to worry about pressure, temperature, climate, and most importantly, how to survive in a remote and...
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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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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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"The special bond between a mother leopard and her cub is illuminated in this heartwarming coming-of-age story set in Botswana's lush Okavango Delta. Stunning photographs from a legendary duo of National Geographic explorers are sure to captivate young readers and raise awareness about this amazing species and the threats leopards face. The little leopard Legadema has to learn to find her place in a big, big world. When the cub was born during a fantastic...
109) Guide to genealogy
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National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"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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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Elephants have thick skin, but just how thick? Turns out it's 50 times thicker than human skin and can add as much as 2,000 pounds (900kg) to the weight of this massive animal! Earth's smaller animals offer some sweet surprises, too. Hop on a honeybee to discover just how hardworking these fast-flying insects are. They beat their wings 200 times a second as they fly about. And no wonder they're so busy---they need to pollinate two million flowers...
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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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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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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This silly snack-size book is packed with strange facts, comical tales, 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 an underwear-stealing cat; discover a dog who dines from a highchair; or bust a gut laughing at bizarre animal behaviors from copycat octopuses to dancing ferrets. --from Amazon.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2020.
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English
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"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"--Publisher marketing.
119) Just joking dogs
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"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.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"Discover shocking stats and surprising facts; inspirational interviews with National Geographic explorers and leading researchers who are working tirelessly to protect the planet; tons of simple suggestions for sustainable swaps; and more eco-friendly choices and smart action steps. This book answers all of your burning questions about plastic and offers tangible ways to get involved, reduce plastic use, and create a more plastic-free future!"--Amazon.com....
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National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"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"--
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"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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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Elephants have thick skin, but just how thick? Turns out it's 50 times thicker than human skin and can add as much as 2,000 pounds (900kg) to the weight of this massive animal! Earth's smaller animals offer some sweet surprises, too. Hop on a honeybee to discover just how hardworking these fast-flying insects are. They beat their wings 200 times a second as they fly about. And no wonder they're so busy---they need to pollinate two million flowers...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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This kid-friendly collection of tales from Greek mythology showcases familiar favorites from the well-loved 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...
125) Jurassic smarts
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"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!"--