New Release Books by National Geographic Kids

Whale sharks have tiny teeth covering their eyeballs! It’s Weird But True! And this fin-tastic, photo- and fact-packed book in the best-selling series is the most jaw-some yet! Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of blood in the water from one-third of a mile away. Fossilized dino poop has been found with ancient shark bites in it. Ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark. They’re all weird, and they’re all true. And there’s A LOT more where that came from! From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness, this portable, browsable, supercool book is full of incredible facts, amazing photos, and fun illustrations about everything sharks. It’s the perfect book for shark superfans, trivia buffs, reluctant readers, and animal-loving kids of all kinds. Hungry for more unbelievable facts? Check out Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Oceans, and the rest of the kid-favorite Weird But True! series.

Our New York Times best-selling Almanac is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, National Geographic exclusives, games, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. This new edition features: EXCLUSIVE National Geographic Explorer interviews and features EXCLUSIVE Interactive Almanac Challenge 2024, plus the results of the Almanac Challenge 2023 BONUS SECTION of sidesplitting jokes and riddles NEW fun-tastic things to see and do in 2024 NEW cutest animal superlatives and animal rescue stories NEW science and dinosaur discoveries NEW fun games, quizzes, and activities NEW weird and wacky places around the world NEW experiments to do, places to explore, and ways to change the world UPDATED reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country Whether you’re looking for homework help, want to learn more about another country, or just need a cute animal fix, the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2024 has you covered!

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

Bounce, climb, leap, and slide with lemurs in this adorable introduction to these curious and energetic creatures!

Find out about snakes, crocodiles, lizards, turtles, and other reptiles in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids.

This may be the cutest Little Kids First Big Book ever! From panda cubs and prairie dog pups to beluga calves and fuzzy flamingo chicks, this book is packed with fascinating information about adorable and aww-some baby animals.

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.

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.

Before there was Barack Obama, before there was Kamala Harris, there was Fighting Shirley Chisholm. Running for President chronicles the life of Shirley Chisholm, a woman of matchless integrity and great dignity who had a passion for social justice.

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...

A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas.

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

The fun-filled gift book that kids and the whole family will enjoy. Quiz your family and friends with this ultimate Big Quiz Book from National Geographic Kids, bursting with questions that will keep everyone guessing and give you hours of fun. Which mammal is the largest animal on Earth? What is the biggest moon in the solar system? How many spines does a European hedgehog have? 1001 questions on everything from animals and nature to science, space, sports and lots more Brimming with multiple choice and true or false questions Fact-filled answers come with every quiz so you can brush up on your knowledge too Are you up to the challenge?

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!

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!

Welcome to the wild world of sea turtles!

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

Meet animals from around the world with this fun search-and-find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the busy illustrated scenes to find over 200 animals. From the Serengeti to the Amazon rainforest, the wild Arctic to British woodland they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the animals spotted. Did you know a giraffe has three hearts? That woodpeckers have very long tongues? Or that scorpions can glow in the dark? With colourful photos and lots of extra activities that kids will love it's the perfect book for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together!

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! Each NGK Puzzle book has a high-interest theme with all-new fun facts, photos, and puzzles.

"Zebras are one of Africa's most interesting animals, and in this pre-reader, young readers will learn all about where they live, what they eat, and how they survive in the herd. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping them make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their knowledge of the world"--

"Information for children learning how to read about whales, with photographs"--