New Releases by National Geographic Kids

FIVE BOOKS IN ONE! Dive with dolphins, splash around with a whale pod, float with friendly otters—and more!—in this adorable pre-reader collection from National Geographic Kids. Blue waves, salty shores, and shining sun—there’s so much to see and do when you’re near the water. Whether playing at the beach or daydreaming at home, kids will be enchanted by the amazing aquatic animals in this collection, perfect for the littlest learners. Each of these five nonfiction stories features engaging National Geographic photography and large, simple text perfect for kids who are beginning to read. A vocabulary tree at the start of each story helps introduce key words to young readers, and a wrap-up activity reinforces what kids have learned while expanding their understanding of the natural world. This collection includes: Swim, Fish! Peek, Otter! Dive, Dolphin! At the Beach Whales

With more than 500 jokes to make kids laugh out loud, this portable and affordable joke book is the perfect entertainment for long car rides, family vacations, and everyday errand runs. Where did the sheep get his hair cut? At the baabaa shop. This gut-busting book is packed with all kinds of jokes kids love—the wackier and cornier the better! Zany animal illustrations bring the jokes to life, with fun drawings of roaring dinos and quirky critters sprinkled throughout the book. Just Jokes: 591½ Rib-Tickling Riddles, Knee-Slapping Knock-Knocks, and Tricky Tongue Twisters for Kids! is as silly as the name suggests and is the perfect size for throwing in a backpack or taking on a road trip—guaranteeing tons of giggles, anytime and anywhere! Get the last laugh with the original Just Joking books from National Geographic Kids: National Geographic Kids Just Joking National Geographic Kids Just Joking 2 National Geographic Kids Just Joking 3 National Geographic Kids Just Joking Cats National Geographic Kids Just Joking Science

From the trusted experts behind the pioneering Little Kids First Big Books reference series, this vibrantly illustrated children’s encyclopedia bursts with cool facts about animals, dinosaurs, space, science, history, weather, rocks and minerals, and so much more! Jam-packed with stunning photos, engaging illustrations, and lively, age-appropriate text, this beginner encyclopedia from National Geographic Kids is the ultimate reference book for early learners and their families. Inside you’ll find: Tons of kid-friendly facts about the topics that little explorers are curious about, including bugs, volcanoes, planets, tornadoes, mammals, mummies, reptiles, rockets, the human body, and more! More than 700 colorful photographs and illustrations that help bring concepts to life Simple diagrams that help explain concepts such how the human body works, the layers of Earth’s atmosphere, how plants grow, how electricity gets to your home, what a colony on Mars might look like one day, and other important things that will keep children engrossed and entertained Lively, age-appropriate text for shared reading or reading alone Parent tips for extending the fun of discovery beyond the book And so much more! This encyclopedia was created in consultation with an early childhood education specialist and vetted by content experts, so parents can be sure their children are getting quality content at an age-appropriate level. It’s the perfect book for curious kids who want to know more about everything!

From Africa, alligators, and astronauts to zippers, zebras, and Zambonis, this treasure trove of fascinating, fantastic facts will keep fun-seeking 7-to-10-year-olds entertained for hours! Did you know that houseflies taste with their feet—which are 10,000,000 times more sensitive than the human tongue? Or that Sesame Street's Big Bird is one foot shorter than a real-life ostrich? This collection of the world’s most entertaining and interesting facts from National Geographic Kids is bursting at the seams with bright, colorful page layouts and over 1,200 photographs about kids’ favorite subjects. Every topic has a full two-page spread packed with tantalizing tidbits on topics like toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and reptiles, sports and spies, wacky words, and so much more: • Deadly Animals • Spiders • Knights and Castles • The Brain • Extreme Weirdness • Ocean Oddballs • Dinosaurs • Geography • Mummies • Elephants • Poison • Planet Earth • Roller Coasters 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) is a visual feast and the perfect gift for fact-obsessed kids to dive into again and again.

"Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations"--

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.

Contains the latest data, maps of the world, and graphs as well as lively essays about the world, geography-themed games, crosswords, and picture puzzles.

Offers a collection of true facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather.

Presents an overview of the countries of the world, explaining how to look at a map, where people live n the Earth, and major countries and regions.

Readers will be inspired by the amazing story of Helen Keller in this informative biography. They will learn all about her life, her achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

"Complete reference of dinosaurs for young readers."--

Small kids can learn about gardening. This book also helps with their developmental skill-building.

Get ready for a walk on the wild side in this image-packed book all about bears! Kids will learn about different kinds of bears, where they live, and what they do. This level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the animal lovers of today and scientists of tomorrow!

Discover different things you can see by simply looking up.

It's a bright sunny day at the amusement park, and you can't wait to ride some rides! This isn't just any old outing, though. You'll never guess what—or who—you encounter. Filled with excitement and hilarity, this compositional challenge lets you tell your very own story starring...YOU! Combining National Geographic Kids' photography and illustrations in colorful laugh-out-loud pages, this engaging, entertaining, and educational book takes you on a fun-filled adventure through the amusement park and invites you to imaginatively enter a new world by writing your own wild and wacky story.

Beginning with a thematic section covering topics from early America to civil rights, population, and the new millennium, the United States Encyclopedia then delves into essays on each state and the U.S. territories. Also included: U.S. facts and figures, a listing of the presidents, and overviews of important historical American documents.

Presents images, anecdotes, and information about 125 exceptionally adorable animals, from pets like puppies and kittens, to such wild creatures as gorillas and ostriches.

An exciting interactive title chock-full of stars, planets, aliens, and everything out of this world brings National Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book format. For kids who love our universe, this book features the coolest science kids can't get enough of: our planet Earth, cool asteroids, fun aliens, comets, and so much more. Packed with mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to love these pages loaded with fun.

Brief text and illustrations teach facts about the head, torso, back, arm, and leg.--

Pictures and vocabulary present sets for you to choose ones that are alike.