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National Geographic kids
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Volcano!
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Weird but true: 301 outrageous facts
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13 planets: the latest view of the solar system
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1862, Fredericksburg: a new look at a bitter Civil War battle
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Monsters of the deep
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National geographic kids awesome animals
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
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Collects over one hundred animal stories that profile unlikely friendships, acts of bravery, and strange-but-true behaviors.
"Meet a tiger that befriends a pig, a walrus that does sit-ups, a tree-climbing dog, a kayaking otter, and many more amazing animals. Packed with 125 heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring animal anecdotes, these truth-is-stranger-than-fiction stories are paired with ... photos and loads of animal facts"--
16) That's gross!
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2012
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A tummy-churning treasury of lively but disgusting trivia shares historical information, cultural tidbits, and sickening scientific sidebars on everything from nose picking and insect-based foods to hairballs and digestive commonalities.
18) Weather
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
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"Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras,...
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Weird but true!: stupid criminals : 150 brainless baddies busted, plus wacky facts
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National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time....
21) Just joking 3: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2013]
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A book of silly jokes, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more.
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Just joking 4: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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Frogs
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
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"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter,...
30) Hang on, monkey!
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This book uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The crazy antics, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
31) Jump, pup!
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Introduces puppies to young readers using simple, repetitive text and photographs, including senses and play activities.
32) Just joking 5: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
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Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
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My medieval adventure
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My pet adventure
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
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"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter,...
37) Penguins
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
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Explains how Emperor penguins manage to live, eat, and raise their young in an extremely cold environment.
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Quiz whiz 4: 1,000 super fun mind-bending totally awesome trivia questions
39) Robots
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Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.
40) Snow leopards
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
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Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards.--
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Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
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1,000 facts about the Bible
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"The future is now! Supercool robots, amazing flying machines, floating hotels--this book is packed with 125 amazing inventions that will make you wish for things you never knew existed! Get the scoop on inventions of the future before they hit stores, like the fish tank that turns your toilet into an aquarium (but don't worry, your fishy friends will be just fine!), or the Cargonaut, a human-size robot that flies around picking up and delivering...
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125 cute animals: meet the cutest critters on the planet, including animals you never knew existed, and some so ugly, they're cute
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53) Baby animals
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
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Shows a variety of baby animals and how their mothers take care of them. --
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By the numbers
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Clouds
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Edible science: experiments you can eat
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Everything space
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Everything Vikings
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"Tornadoes, ice caves, glaciers, lightening -- no territory or phenomenon is too scarey for daring explorer Carsten Peter, who is right at home exploring the most outrageous places and raucous natural occurrences around the globe. Kids can follow along as he heads into extreme places and reveals the science and background behind these seemingly unexplainable natural places and phenomenon. Underlying each of his adventures is a dose of hard science,...
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"The sweet tale of Lakota, the shy wolf pup, is sure to touch the heart of any animal lover. Readers will marvel at Lakota's strength growing up as the lowest-ranking and frequently picked-on member of a wolf pack until he finally finds that supportive and nurturing friend he's always wanted. The book also introduces young readers to the need for conservation awareness: through Lakota's life story, readers will come to understand the many challenges...
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Just joking: animal riddles
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Koalas
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
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This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each...
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"Read amazing stories about Martin Luther King, Jr., Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Gandhi, and many other fascinating and inspiring people from all over the world. These colorful and kid-friendly pages introduce younger readers to more than 50 people and their interesting lives"--Page 4 of cover.
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Myths busted! 3: just when you thought you knew what you knew
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Nighttime
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"A latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series serves up tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of food! Step up to the plate to get 100 percent new content, with 300 more of the amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--Publisher.
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What in the world?: look again
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When fish got feet, when bugs were big, & when dinos dawned: a cartoon prehistory of life on Earth
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Xtreme illusions 2
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
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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.
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5,000 awesome facts about everything!
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Awesome 8: over 50 picture-packed, top 8 lists
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Deep sea challenge
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Dolphins
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Everything predators
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Everything reptiles
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81) Just joking cats
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
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"Hundreds of purr-fectly hilarious cat jokes and silly cat photos inside, plus meet ten of the world's funniest famous felines!"--Page [4] of cover.
83) Mars
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
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Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colorful book packed with amazing imagery. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
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Mastermind: over 100 games, tests, and puzzles to unleash your inner genius
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85) Night sky
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
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Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
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Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the hunt,...
89) Rocks & minerals
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National Geographic
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[2016]
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A fact-filled guide to common rocks and minerals includes each mineral's chemical formula, where it can be naturally found, and activities to help explore different proerties of rocks and minerals.
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Tigers
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A tree grows up
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Ultimate oceanpedia: the most complete ocean reference ever
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
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Everything has its weird side-- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series! With the Olympics on the way, discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports!
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
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"Get ready to be grossed out--in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of."--
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
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"From beekeeper to ice-cream taster, Chief Happiness Officer to Hollywood animal trainer, this book features 100 of the coolest, wackiest, and most amazing jobs out there (and some you never knew existed)! Jam-packed with inspiration, advice from National Geographic explorers, weird-but-true facts, and a heaping sense of wonder, this book will get kids excited about their future and all the amazing possibilities as they prepare to take on the world!"...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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"A howling wolf, a stalking tiger, a playful panda, a dancing bird--pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate poetry of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world. Featuring more than 40 unique animal portraits, the pages invite kids to explore each creature's markings, textures, and attributes in...
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Awesome 8 extreme
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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"Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know and we bet you'll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids! Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of cool categories, from astronomy and...
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National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
2017.
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"Brace yourself for some serious (seriously fun) ickiness! This delightfully disgusting book is a tribute to all kinds of everyday nastiness! Discover yucky jokes, laugh-out-loud lists, kooky knock-knocks, funny puns, strange tongue twisters, and more to share with friends and family. Funny profiles of super-gross animals and weird-but-true science show that grossness is also downright fascinating"--
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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"Get up close and personal with a wonderful world of waste. From composting and recycling, to landfills and dumps, to how creative people are finding new ways to reuse rubbish. It's fun to talk trash when it's jam-packed with infographics, thematic spreads, wow-worthy photos, sidebars, serious stats, and fabulous facts. Also included are quizzes and activities to inspire kids to take action, be proactive, and rethink the things we throw away"--Amazon.com...
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What would happen?: serious answers to silly questions
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Animal zombies!: and other bloodsucking beasts, creepy creatures, and real-life monsters
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105) Astronaut, aquanaut
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
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The differences and similarities between the deep ocean and outer space.
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Dog science unleashed: fun activities to do with your canine companion
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
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"The special bond between a mother leopard and her cub is illuminated in this heartwarming coming-of-age story set in Botswana's lush Okavango Delta. Stunning photographs from a legendary duo of National Geographic explorers are sure to captivate young readers and raise awareness about this amazing species and the threats leopards face. The little leopard Legadema has to learn to find her place in a big, big world. When the cub was born during a fantastic...
108) Guide to genealogy
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National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
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"What does your family tree look like? Where do its roots lead? Are you related to royalty? Start your very own journey and find out with this activity-packed guide to genealogy! This lively guide will get you started on researching your family's past and let you in on the newest and most up-to-date technology for genealogy research. Get tips on how to interview family members, create a family tree, and much more. Fun facts, lists, and sidebars offer...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Brain Candy 3 provides a deeper dive into the weird, wacky, and wonderfully juicy tidbits about the most mind-blowing matters in the world. This lively, offbeat, snackable book is like a sweet treat that will satisfy your brain's fun fact cravings.
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Funny animals: critter comedians, punny pets, and hilarious hijinks
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"So you know that the speed of light is fast: 229,792,458 miles per second. But what does that really mean? It means that at the speed of light, you could reach the moon in 1.3 seconds. How long to travel to the sun? Just 8 minutes. And in 4.6 hours, you could reach Pluto at 4.6 billion miles away! If you like seeing far-out facts in a new light, the second book in the colorful Brain Candy series takes a deep (and delicious) dive into numbers, fun...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"In soccer, numbers are everywhere! So lace up your cleats and get ready to be wowed by all the stats, digits, and dimensions you'll need to become the cleverest kicker out there!" -- Back cover.
"Information about soccer and soccer players incorporating math into the game, for children"--
118) Just joking dogs
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"You'll howl with laughter at the latest Just Joking, all about the goofiest and most beloved pets around--dogs! Jam-packed with hilarious jokes, pup-tastic puns, tongue twisters, pooch portraits, funny photography, plus 10 profiles of real-life dog celebrities." -- amazon.com.
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020].
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t's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... your earbuds. Chances are, you're touching it right now. We're talking about plastic! Plastic is absolutely everywhere and in practically everything we touch, from pens to water bottles to sports equipment. And a lot of it is used once and then thrown away. Unfortunately, it takes a REALLY long time for plastic to break down and it can be harmful to our environment, especially wildlife. But why and when...
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them."--
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"Pets are more than just our animal besties. They're totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you'll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Brain Candy 3 provides a deeper dive into the weird, wacky, and wonderfully juicy tidbits about the most mind-blowing matters in the world. This lively, offbeat, snackable book is like a sweet treat that will satisfy your brain's fun fact cravings.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
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"A #1 kids and family podcast with many millions of downloads, National Geographic Kids Greeking Out retells classic Greek myths in a fresh and exciting way. The Greeking Out book brings you the same tongue-in-cheek tone and showcases some favorite tales from the podcast."--
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
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"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package - and this little book is a dinosaur nerd's dream! In Jurassic Smarts, you'll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing dinos to ever walk the Earth. Plus, you'll have some of your most burning dino questions answered, meet people who nerd out about dinos for a living, and travel to dino destinations around the world. You'll also find personality quizzes, fun facts, and more!"--
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
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Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring updated facts, figures and the latest information on even more incredible bugs, this second edition explores all the wild, wacky, cool and creepy insects and spiders that kids love.
