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

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.

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

Humorous stories about and photos of pets and other animals.

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

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!

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!

Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham! During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the "Dark Ages" in Western Europe -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, "1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham," that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.

Curious kids who want to know the who/what/where of the coolest things on the planet will welcome this first book in an awesome new National Geographic Kids series. Every turn of the page presents a different theme and counts down the greatest of the great top 8 of its kind. For example: The Awesome 8 Coolest Coasters, Haughtiest Hotels, Wicked Water Slides, Perilous Predators, Remarkable Ruins, Weirdest Wonders, Swankiest Subways, and anything else you can imagine. It''s truly something you have to see to believe--which is why the entire list appears in photographs, layered with fun facts and insightful stories.

This look & learn board book shows the stages of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly.

A collection of facts about diverse subjects such as food, animals, inventions and more.

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.

An introduction to the world of bears, including different kinds of bears, their physical characteristics and behaviors, with simple text and color photographs.

Brief text and illustrations teach facts about marine animals.

This book is a collection of animal stories.

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.

The National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide U.S.A. is the perfect way to bring the fun and amazement of America''s most treasured places to children. Divided by region, the guide features tips on exploration, information about animals, sidebars, checklists, fun facts, maps, cool things to do and much more.

This exciting reader follows the story of the longest and the most demanding elephant migration on the planet. Living at the furthest corners of the hot and dry Sahara Desert, the very margins of where elephants can survive, hundreds of these great creatures make a dangerous but necessary journey as their main source of food and water dries up and they must go in search of more. Battling 120-degree heat, sandstorms, and fierce thunderstorms, these amazing animals travel 35 miles a day in a race against time in search of the bare essentials of life. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.