New Release Books by National Geographic Kids

Learn all about hedgehogs in this engaging Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 150 books from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these adorable animals--their fascinating features, behavior, and habitat. This reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

Stomp, tromp, clomp, and trumpet with elephants in this charming introduction to these gentle giants!

Find out about snakes, crocodiles, lizards, turtles, and other reptiles in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Learn about your favorite scaly, cold-blooded animals. Find out where they live, what they eat, why they shed their skin, and more. National Geographic readers have been a hit in the beginning reader category, and this book builds upon that success with a new approach--parents and children reading together. With the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest subjects that has proved to be a winning formula with kids, National Geographic Co-readers provide one page of adult read-aloud and one page of kid read-aloud text on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience.

This hilarious new book in the kid-favorite Just Joking series--packed with 300 science-themed jokes, riddles, knock-knocks, tongue twisters, and more--is scientifically proven to leave kids laughing, chuckling, and exclaiming "Eureka!" It''s got jokes about all kinds of science stuff--kooky chemistry, funny physics, dinosaurs, space, and more--plus 10 stories of real-life scientific experiments that are so wacky you''ll hardly believe them! This book is a gut-busting party-starter or a quiet-time entertainer, great for chuckling alone or reading aloud to friends and family. It''s also perfectly portable: Toss it in a backpack or take it on the road for on-the-go giggles. The perfect read for science whizzes (and whiz wannabes), kid comedians, and laughter-lovers of all ages. Complete the collection with Just Joking Gross, Just Joking Dogs, Just Joking LOL! ... and more!

Zeus the hamster and his team of Olympians journey deep into the Underworld in the fourth title of this fun-filled, Greek-mythology-based series.

That wrinkly little face. Those sweet puppy dog eyes. That squishy, pudgy, fuzzy body...let''s face it: Puppies are SO CUTE! And, well, so is this book!

Those sharp, pointy teeth! Those terrifying claws! Those spikey spines and ferocious roars! Let''s face it...dinosaurs are SO COOL! And, well, so is this book!

In these inspirational, exhilarating, and poignant accounts of exploration, 25 female National Geographic explorers reveal their greatest successes, most epic failures, and astonishing adventures.

Calling all fans of unicorns, dragons, sea monsters, and other mythical creatures! Fly and slither through 100 marvellous magical facts in this new reader, perfect for fluent readers.

Learn all about the origins and ways to classify rocks, minerals, and gems, including the shiniest, most sparkly, and most dangerous rocks and minerals on the planet.

It was 1964 and black men didn''t fly commercial jets. But David Harris was about to change that...

An explosive revelation and a familiar face in the sixth book in this adventure-packed series.

The perfect Christmas gift for kids who are curious about our planet. Go on a journey of discovery to 100 of the world''s most amazing places with this must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created Weird but true! annual.

Con una media sonrisa permanente en la cara, los koalas atrapan a niños y niñas por igual. Lleno de imágenes adorables y texto cuidadosamente nivelado, este libro de nivel 1 les presenta a los lectores principiantes a estas criaturas peludas, tanto cómo son de pequeños como adultos. ¡Explora dónde viven, qué comen, y hasta la forma que tienen de decir "hola" chocando sus narices!

Todos los años, grandes y pequeños animales se ven obligados a migrar para sobrevivir. Tanto en el mar como en la tierra, estos animales enfrentan obstáculos y fuerzas naturales para poder reproducirse, alimentarse y mantener a su especie fuerte para futuras generaciones. Este libro es una introducción a las travesías peligrosas de la zebra, de la morsa y del cangrejo rojo de la Isla de Navidad, quienes luchan contra chitas hambrientas, locas hormigas amarillas y hasta contra su propia especie para poder completar la travesía de su vida. National Geographic apoya a los educadores K-12 con Recursos del ELA Common Core. Visita natgeoed.org/commoncore para más información.

Think you know the Big Apple? Think again! Did you know that 25 species of shark swim off NYC''s coastline? Or that astronauts can see the lights of Times Square from space? And get this: In New York, Sesame Street is a real place AND there''s a library where you can visit the actual stuffed animals that inspired the characters in Winnie the Pooh! Explore 300 wacky facts and pictures from the five boroughs. You''ll get a look at the city''s storied past, learn about weird stuff in New York today, and even meet a couple of goats that held up traffic on the subway. The city that never sleeps truly has something for everyone--from giant pillow fights to epic Broadway musicals to pizza-loving rats. Whether you''re an NYC native, an adventure-loving tourist, an armchair traveler, or a trivia buff, this fact-packed, fun-filled book is for you! Complete your collection with other Weird But True! fan-favorites: Weird But True! Animals; Weird But True! USA; Weird But True! Dinosaurs; Ye Olde Weird But True; Weird But True! Gross; and more!

This inspirational picture book reveals what is was like for a young black mother of three to navigate the difficult world of the 1950s and 60s and to succeed in an unwelcoming industry to become one of the now legendary "hidden figures" of NASA computing and space research.

Zeus the hamster and his "god squad" are back to battle for the title of champion in the third title in this series that takes readers on a rollicking romp through Greek mythology.

Welcome to the wild world of pandas!

Welcome to the wild world of sea turtles!

Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And if that''s not weird enough for ya, one man even rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean for 312 days! In this book filled with 300 wacky facts and pictures, you''ll glimpse the ocean''s weirdest wildlife, uncover shocking shipwrecks, and meet sensational seafarers, from pirates and sailors to ground-breaking marine scientists. Perfect for ocean enthusiasts and trivia-loving landlubbers alike!

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

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, adventures with National Geographic Explorers, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. The 2022 edition features a new Kids vs. Plastic chapter that''s packed with ideas on how to reduce your plastic waste. 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, is fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book

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!

A fact-packed fun book of puzzles Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of cat themed puzzles. Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games, crosswords and word searches with fascinating facts along the way.

A fact-packed fun book of puzzles Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of dog themed puzzles. Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games, crosswords and word searches with fascinating facts along the way.