New Releases by National Geographic Kids

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!

The most exciting edition yet of the world''s best-selling almanac for kids! Including animals, space, inventions, history, and more, it''s a one-stop shop for every curious kid! Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac. This latest edition is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. 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. A must-have book for curious kids!

The most exciting edition yet of the world''s best-selling almanac for kids! Including animals, space, inventions, history, and more, it''s a one-stop shop for every curious kid! Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac, Canadian Edition. This latest edition is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. 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. A must-have book for curious kids!

Meet Megalodon and more of the biggest, coolest, and creepiest marine animals from the prehistoric era! Teeth, tails, and scales—oh my! Newly independent readers will be transported back to a time when bugs were big and monsters ruled the deep. Each page of this dazzling Level 2 reader is packed with jaw-dropping facts on the fiercest predators of the ancient oceans. Learn about Megalodon, the largest shark ever to have lived; Jaekelopterus, a human-size scorpion; Helicoprion, a fish whose teeth were in the shape of a circular saw; and more! National Geographic Readers feature engaging text carefully vetted by expert educators and accompanied by magnificent National Geographic photography. Level 2 books feature more challenging text to help readers build their confidence, skills, and vocabulary. Featuring incredible illustrations by renowned paleo-illustrator Franco Tempesta and some of the coolest species of prehistoric marine animals, National Geographic Readers Prehistoric Sea Monsters is sure to be a page-turning hit with kids!

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish. These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time. Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again! For more true animal stories from National Geographic Kids, check out: 5-Minute Baby Animal Stories, A Friend for Lakota, National Geographic Kids, 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals And don’t miss: • The Ultimate Book of Sharks • National Geographic Kids Can’t Get Enough Shark Stuff • National Geographic Kids Chapters: Diving With Sharks!

"A collection of 12 stories of baby animals, illustrated with stunning, adorable photography"--

Little learners are invited to start counting from 1 to 10 on this fun-packed tour through the savanna and jungles of Africa. Each spread introduces a new number and corresponding images of amazing African animals along with super-simple facts. Toddlers will be delighted by the variety of wild creatures featured and ready to learn. Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. With their square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh new approach to excite a baby''s sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun.

Test your talents with hours of boredom-busting games! This write-in book is full of puzzle favorites--sudoku, crosswords, word searches, and more--perfect for brain-building, on-the-go fun. Jet off into the sky or dive deep into the sea. With planes, trains, automobiles, and even a robotic submarine or two, this book is jam-packed with info about all the ways people travel and explore. Zip through pages full of fun facts and vibrant photos from all around the world, and test your puzzle chops while you''re at it! Inside you''ll find mazes, word searches, crosswords, sudokus, quizzes, word scrambles, spot the difference puzzles, and more!

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.

"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"--

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.

"Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our 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.

Playful puppies! Cuddly kittens! Beautiful birds! Learn all about pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales, and shells–and how to find and care for the perfect family pet.

Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.

Learn about sounds that different animals make.

300 jokes including tongue twisters, knock-knock jokes, and riddles.

Our world is constantly changing and this refreshed atlas from the map experts at National Geographic captures the state of the planet with colorful maps, easy-to-grasp stats, and lots of fun facts--the perfect reference for young kids and students. Learn all about the people, places, animals, and environments of our world in the fourth edition of this engaging atlas. It''s got a fresh, kid-friendly design; fun, lively photos; and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information that make this such a valuable resource. It''s the perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away--ideal for classroom use, homework help, and armchair exploration.

Humorous stories about and photos of pets and other animals.

Based on the popular "Just Joking" department of "National Geographic Kids" magazine, this book contains 1,000 jokes touching on such topics as pets, technology, spooky sensations, adventures, and treasure hunting, accompanied by tons of hilarious photos with silly captions. Full color.

Collects 350 quirky and fun facts about a variety of topics, such as animals, science, and food.

"Information about and pictures of pets for very young children"--

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.

"It''s your country. Learn it. Love it. Explore it."--Cover.

Purr-fect for kitty lovers everywhere, this interactive and educational sticker book is jam-packed with 1,000+ of the most adorable cat stickers, from cuddly kittens to the coolest cat breeds to famous felines! With mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to be me-wow-ed!

Colorful seashells, majestic sand castles, leaping dolphins, scuttling hermit crabs, wacky beachwear, and fun seaside sports are all part of a day at the beach! Kids discover all that and more in this fun activity book, jam-packed with 1,000 amazing stickers, activities, and games, and fun facts. It''s guaranteed to keep them engaged, entertained, and learning from sunrise to sunset, whether they''re beach-bound, in the car, or happy at home.

This activity book is jam-packed with the coolest reptiles and amphibians kids love - from frogs to turtles to alligators to lizards. Loaded with color and fun, it includes mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, more than 1,000 stickers, and more.

Contains facts, photographs, and maps that provide readers with information on animals, cultures, famous landmarks, science, the future, and many other topics.

"Pictures and information about birds for very young children"--