Best Selling Books by National Geographic Kids

At last, all those weird but true facts that readers of National Geographic Kids love so much are collected into a fun-filled book that you'll come back to again and again!

Weird But True is based on the hugely popular magazine page of quirky, fun facts that many readers of National Geographic Kids magazine turn to first. Why? Well did you know that... Peanut butter can be converted into a diamond? The world's oldest pet goldfish lived to be 43 years old? The world's longest soap bubble was as long as four school buses? On Neptune, the wind blows up to 1,243 miles an hour? An elephant's tooth can weigh as much as a bowling ball?

All of the facts in this handy book will amaze friends and family: Animals Superpowers...Chills and Thrills...Eat or Be Eaten...Mini and Mega...Wild and Crazy, and much, much more. Adjacent pages for such facts present a one-paragraph explanation of how that fact is possible or why it is so.

Wacky facts, fascinating information, and lively art combine in this easy-to-browse, casual reference book that is sure to give young readers hours of fun.

Packed with the silly jokes that kids love--including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes and more--a fun-filled book will keep readers laughing page after page.

Did you know that a great white shark can weigh as much as 15 gorillas? That meteorites the size of basketballs land on Earth about once a month? Kids will devour more than 300 wacky facts in Weird but True! 2—the second installment in a lively new spin-off series from the award-winning National Geographic Kids magazine.

National Geographic Kids is the nation's largest magazine for children, with more than 1.3 million subscribers and 5 million readers. The brand is rapidly gaining traction in the book market, with the huge success of National Geographic Readers and the National Geographic Kids Almanac. Straight from the pages of the magazine's top-scoring feature, this little book is chock-full of tremendous fun. It's packed with even more of the wild-n-wacky facts, whimsical designs, and all-out reading fun that made the first Weird but True volume an early success.

This book's compact size makes it easy to handle and fun to browse. Eye-popping photos and bold, colorful graphics nab kids' attention and entice them to read. Brain-bending facts cover a broad range of topics, from science to foods to pop culture and just about everything else under the sun. Kids will have so much fun that they won't even realize they're learning.

Did you know that lemons can power lightbulbs, or that some goats climb trees? You'll find 300 more wacky facts like these in Weird but True 4!--the latest addition to the blockbuster National Geographic Kids Weird but True series. This fourth installment in the successful Weird but True series has all-new facts and illustrations, creative type treatments, and more cool photos. Brain-bending facts cover a broad range of topics, including science, animals, food, weather, pop culture, outer space, geography, and just about everything else under the sun.

Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1021-8 , $16.90/$18.95 Can

Did you know that a lion's roar can be heard up to five miles away? That an astronaut's heartbeat slows down in space? That about $50 billion of Monopoly money is printed each year? Three hundred wacky facts pop from the colorful, compact pages of Weird but True! 3, an irresistible trove of facts and fun, based on the top-scoring feature in the country's premier children's magazine—National Geographic Kids. Brain-bending information entertains as it educates, covering topics such as science, animals, food, pop culture, weather, geography, and everything else under the sun. Plus, for the first time, this edition contains fun facts generated by readers! The original Weird but True book was an overnight success, selling tens of thousand of copies through bookstores in its first month on the market. The third edition is poised to follow, as it explodes with all-new facts, whimsical design, and even more eye-popping features that kids will love.

How hot is lightning?
A. as hot as a microwave on high
B. as hot as the sun's surface
C. five times hotter than the sun's surface
D. as hot as lava
(Correct answer: C)

What's do you call a group of cats? 
A. a scratch
B. a clowder
C. a felinopolis
D. a cat-astrophe
(Correct answer: B)

You'll find 1,000 fun, fascinating, and funny quiz questions like these in the new National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz book. These aren't the kinds of quizzes kids take in school. Instead, they are full of trivia that kids will love to share with friends and family. They can even put their whole family to the test and see who scores the highest. With a dynamic design and with tons of colorful photos, these quizzes will be fun to look, too!

Based on one of the most popular features on the National Geographic Kids website, this collection of themed quizzes, true-and-false questions, and photo-driven quizzes, will include questions about animals, weather, countries, and lots more. This compact book is just he right size to toss into a backpack and will make car trips, dentists' waiting rooms, even visits to the mall enjoyable experiences for all.


Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1019-5 , $18.90/$21.50 Can

A chronological collection of 365 facts about the day, month or season, each accompanied by a short question or activity for the reader to complete.

Meet a kayaking sea otter, a penguin that became a knight, a bear that stole a family's car, a pet cat that called 911 to save its owner, and many more amazing animals. This page-turner offers 100 heartwarming and hilarious anecdotes, illustrated with full color photos of these intriguing animals. Stories include unlikely animal friends, animal heroes, amazing animal tricks, surprising animal hybrids, wacky truth-is-stranger-than-fiction stories of animal antics, and more. Plus, loads of animals facts, lists, and information boxes add even more fun on every page.

The fifth book in this successful series delivers 300 new laugh-out-loud knock knocks, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more! Another sure-fire winner, guaranteed to tickle the funny bone of kids everywhere! National Geographic Kids Just Joking 5 is packed with 300 more of the silly jokes that kids love paired with photos of laughing animals and funny people. Featuring National Geographic Kids' signature square trim size and candy-colored palette, this hilarious party-starter is perfect for tossing into a backpack to share with friends at school or camp.

A latest entry in the successful series offers 300 new knock-knocks, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters and more, complemented by photos of laughing animals and people.

Q: What sound to porcupines make when they kiss?
A: Ouch!

Q: What do you get from a cow after an earthquake?
A: A milk shake!

Q: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?
A: In case he got a hole in one.

Packed with even more of the silly jokes that kids love, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more, Just Joking 2 will be presented in the colorful, photo-driven style, only National Geographic Kids can do. Laughing animals, funny people, and other colorful photos are paired with each joke, adding an extra laugh on each page. National Geographic Kids' signature square trim size and candy-colored palette make this fun-filled book perfect for tossing into a backpack to share with friends at school or camp.

Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1017-1 , $15.90/$17.95 Can

You'll purr with delight at the latest Just Joking, this time all about cats! Discover crazy cat pictures and captions, laugh-out-loud lists, kitty knock-knocks, funny puns, tongue twisters, and more to share with friends and family. Plus read hilarious profiles of 10 real-life cat-lebrities. It's a great way to unplug and get your daily dose of feline fun!

This beautifully illustrated, easy to follow reference inspires kids to discover more about the Bible, with its unique presentation of historical stories and facts.

Everything has its weird side -- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new slam-dunk addition to the very popular Weird but True series!

More fun than a barrel of monkeys and more interesting than reality TV-- this brain candy-filled book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: royalty, gravity, bioluminescence, sloths, wildfires, bubblegum, cars, breakfast, aliens, you name it! It's a fantastic, fact-filled edition with all-new info on hundreds of topics, and the same great design that captures kids' attention and keeps them yearning for more.

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

What kinds of babies grow up in the swamp''s murky waters and muddy banks? All kinds! Come meet baby river otters, tiny alligators, and black bear cubs in this sweet National Geographic Kids Pre-reader, perfect for curious preschoolers. Wade into the wet and wild world of swamp babies! In this early Pre-reader, children will learn about the diverse animals that grow up in and around swamps. These important ecosystems are where many animals live, gather, and play, from scaly crawlers like alligators and snakes to other youngsters like beavers, bears, and even birds and insects. Featuring simple leveled text, vibrant photos, and a fun activity, this is the perfect book for early readers curious about real-life swamp things! NGK Pre-readers offer easy-to-follow sentences, sight words, and beginning vocabulary. They’re just right for kids who are getting ready to read. Dive into the wild world of National Geographic Kids Readers with these baby animal books for beginner readers: Forest Babies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) Polar Babies (National Geographic Kids Explore! Readers, Pre-Reader) Jump, Pup! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) All About Bears (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) Eggs (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)

FOUR BOOKS IN ONE! Journey across the globe and explore fascinating animal migrations with crabs, walruses, zebras, and more in this captivating Level 3 Reader collection from National Geographic Kids. The perfect gift for animal lovers ready to read on their own. Discover the awe-inspiring journeys of migrating animals driven by their natural instincts to walk, fly, and swim vast distances for survival in this four-book collection from National Geographic Kids. Soar thousands of miles across North America with monarch butterflies as they complete their seasonal migration! Follow Mali’s desert elephants as they set out on their annual journey in search of food and water. Travel with a pod of sperm whales as they swim between tropical and polar waters in search of food and mates. And along the way, learn fun facts about these fascinating animals and the unique challenges they face on their journeys. Featuring expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading, National Geographic Kids Readers are proven to be winners with kids, parents, and educators. This collection includes: Great Migrations: Amazing Animal Journeys Great Migrations: Elephants Great Migrations: Butterflies Great Migrations: Whales NGK Level 3 Readers are ideal for children who are reading fluently on their own, with layered information and varied sentence structures.

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.