Most Popular Books 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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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