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National Geographic Children's BooksSolve This! : Wild and Wacky Challenges for the GeniusEngineer in YouNational Geographic Kids, Joan Marie Galat

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9781426327322, 1426327323On Sale Date: 3/13Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£14.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books

Returnable: Y8 in H | 10 in W | 1.2 lb Wt

Summary: From the first wheel to the International SpaceStation, the miracles of engineering are all around us. Think cars,bridges, skyscrapers, and yes – even bubble wrap! Engineersdream up new ideas and bring them to life while figuring outcreative solutions to problems they encounter along the way. Buthow do they do it? Find out in Solve This!

In this fun book, kids are confronted with wacky scenarios likethis one: You’re playing with your little sister when a vultureswoops down and grabs her favorite teddy bear. Mid-flight, thevultu...

National Geographic Children's BooksSolve This! Forensics : Super Science and Curious Capers forthe Daring Detective in YouKate Messner, Anne Ruppert

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9781426337444, 1426337442On Sale Date: 3/19Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Experiments & Projects

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Summary: C.S.I. meets National Geographic in thisforensics-filled adventure. Examine the evidence andconsider the suspects to put your crime-solving skills tothe test.

Calling all budding sleuths! Solve your way through eachentertaining, imaginary G-rated mystery to explore the forensicscience of investigating and analyzing evidence. You’ll studysmudges on a computer keyboard, dust for fingerprints, examinebite marks on a discarded snack, analyze toxicology tests onblood samples, and much, much more. Piece together the clues tosee if yo...

National Geographic Children's BooksMake This! : Building Thinking, and Tinkering Projects for theAmazing Maker in YouNational Geographic Kids

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9781426333248, 1426333242On Sale Date: 2/5Ages 10 And Up$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£14.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Technology / HowThings Work-Are Made

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Summary: Create your maker space with this fun andinstructive book, chock-full of hands-on activities and coolexperiments to get kids thinking and tinkering.

This book is designed to inspire the next generation of engineersand supports all kinds of kid creators: those who prefer guidedinstruction, those who prefer to dream up and design objects ontheir own, and everyone in between. With thoughtful text andbright illustrations, kids get the tools and the know-how to tackleall kinds of exciting projects: building a kaleidoscope, designinga...

National Geographic Children's BooksCode This! : Puzzles, Games, Challenges, and ComputerCoding Concepts for the Problem Solver in YouJennifer Szymanski


9781426334436, 1426334435On Sale Date: 8/27Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Computers /Programming

Returnable: Y10 in H | 8.1 in W | 0.5 in T | 1.2 lb Wt

Summary: Programming concepts come to life in thiskid-friendly intro to the basics of computer science andcoding, with puzzles, games, and quirky characters.

Welcome to the Coder Crew, where you’re on a mission. You’llwrite algorithms to find hidden treasures, decode ciphers to readsecret messages, create loops to program an expedition, andmore. Along the way, you’ll learn the art of figuring out how to dothings in general. That’s called computer science. You’ll also learnthe art of explaining something in particular. That’s calledprogra...

National Geographic Children's BooksTry This Extreme : 50 Fun & Safe Experiments for the MadScientist in YouKaren Romano Young, National Geographic Kids

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9781426328633, 142632863XOn Sale Date: 9/26Ages 5 to 10$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Experiments & Projects

Returnable: Y9.9 in H | 8 in W | 1.2 lb Wt

Summary: Science can be extreme! Let curious kids discover itfor themselves in this fascinating book of hands-on scienceexperiments that takes interactivity to a whole new level.

Weird, wacky science facts and basic principles are explained as afirst step to launching these creative (and safe) science projects.Dynamic photos and art clearly highlight each step so kids canconduct experiments with confidence and accuracy. Projectsinvolve kid-friendly subjects like force and motion andtemperature and freezing points, and most experiments ar...

National Geographic Children's BooksTry This! : 50 Fun Experiments for the Mad Scientist in YouKaren Romano Young, National Geographic Kids

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9781426317118, 1426317115On Sale Date: 8/5Ages 5 to 10$16.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£10.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Experiments & Projects

Sales Restrictions: World except UnitedKingdomReturnable: Y9.9 in H | 8 in W | 1.3 lb Wt

Summary: Discover what makes science fun in this engagingbook, filled with weird, wacky science facts, basic principles, and50 creative science projects that take interactivity to a whole newlevel. Dynamic photos and art highlight projects step by step sokids can conduct experiments with confidence and accuracy. Mostprojects involve kid-friendly subjects like electrical charges,chemical explosions, and food chemistry and are based onmaterials easily found at home. Bonus projects throughoutencourage curious kids to dig deeper and experim...

National Geographic Children's BooksEdible Science : Experiments You Can EatJodi Wheeler-Toppen, National Geographic Kids

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9781426321115, 1426321112On Sale Date: 9/8Ages 5 to 10$12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP80 pages / 80 FULL-COLORILLUSTRATIONSTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Experiments & Projects

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Summary: Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready tocook up some solid science. Using food as our tools (oringredients!) curious kids become saucy scientists that measure,weigh, combine, and craft their way through the kitchen. Discoverdozens of thoroughly-tested, fun, edible experiments, sprinkledwith helpful photos, diagrams, scientific facts, sub-experiments,and more. And the best news is when all the mad-science isdone, you’re invited to grab a spoon and take a bite—and shareyour results with friends and family.

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National Geographic Children's BooksHow to Speak Cat : A Guide to Decoding Cat LanguageAline Alexander Newman, Dr. Gary Weitzman, Nationa...

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9781426318634, 1426318634On Sale Date: 1/6Ages 5 to 10$12.99 USD/$14.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP176 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Zoology

Returnable: Y9 in H | 6.1 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: We know cats are beautiful, secretive, andindependent…but even the most loyal cat owners are often baffledby their own pet’s behavior. With veterinarian expert Dr. GaryWeitzman as guide, this fun book helps kids understand what catsare trying to communicate by their body language and behavior.So if you’ve ever wondered what Fluffy means when she’s purringor moving her tail emphatically from left to right—this book is foryou! It’s full of insights, expert advice, and real-life cat scenarios,and showcases more than 30 poses, so y...

National Geographic Children's BooksHow to Speak Dog : A Guide to Decoding Dog LanguageAline Alexander Newman, Dr. Gary Weitzman, Nationa...


9781426313738, 142631373XOn Sale Date: 9/10Ages 5 to 10$12.95 USD/$14.95 CAD/£6.99 GBP176 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Zoology

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: Do you speak dog? How to Speak Dog is a fun,informative, and photographically driven book that helps kidsunderstand what their dog is trying to tell them through bodylanguage and behavior. Super-engaging dog photography, alongwith National Geographic Kids' signature bold and bouncy design,helps illustrate the key canine concepts. Quick-hit tip boxes, funfacts about mankind's best friends, and informative sidebars fromthe experts enliven the text. Readers young and old will respondto the irresistible call of the canine in this d...

National Geographic Children's BooksCat Science Unleashed : Fun activities to do with your felinefriendJodi Wheeler-Toppen


9781426334412, 1426334419On Sale Date: 8/27Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$12.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP80 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Cats

Returnable: Y10.9 in H | 8.6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: Discover all about how your amazing felinefriend thinks, moves, drinks, stays warm, gets clean, coolsoff, and more, with dozens of fun science-based activitiesand experiments.

Unleash the power of science! Have fun with 22 safe andcat-friendly activities that let you work alongside your cat todiscover what makes her tick. Learn how catnip affects your kittyand how she can see so well in the dark. Find out what kind oftoys your cat loves by making a feather flyer. How does your catbalance so well and always land on all fours? Eac...

National Geographic Children's BooksDog Science Unleashed : Fun Activities to do with your CanineCompanionNational Geographic Kids, Jodi Wheeler-Toppen

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9781426331534, 1426331533On Sale Date: 8/7Ages 8 to 12$12.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP80 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Dogs

10.9 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: Learn about science with the most faithful labpartner you’ll ever have—your dog! Discover how yourcanine companion thinks, moves, drinks, stays warm, getsclean, cools off, and more.

Have fun with 22 safe and pup-friendly activities that let you workalongside your dog to discover what makes him tick. Learn totake your dog’s pulse and find out how much blood is pumpingthrough his body. Find out if your dog hears things you can’t bymaking a dog whistle. What colors can your dog see? Is he color-blind? Each activity is paired with st...

National Geographic Children's Books1,000 Facts About Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Prehistoric LifePatricia Daniels


9781426336676, 1426336675On Sale Date: 2/11Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP112 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Dinosaurs& Prehistoric Creatures

11.1 in H | 9.4 in W | 0.6 in T | 1.6 lb Wt

Summary: T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs, saber-toothedcats! This colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000fascinating facts about what these prehistoric creatureslooked like, how they lived, and the evidence they leftbehind.

From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus that ruledthe land to the mammoths and giant sloths that followed them,discover all you have ever wanted to know about dinosaurs,fossils, and prehistoric life. Uncover amazing fossil facts about thefirst four-legged creatures; find out what it’s like to be on...

National Geographic Children's Books1,000 Facts About InsectsNational Geographic Kids, Nancy Honovich

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9781426329937, 1426329938On Sale Date: 2/13Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£14.99 GBP96 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Insects,Spiders, Etc.

7.8 in H | 11.1 in W | 1.4 lb Wt

Summary: Kids love bugs! Jam-packed with 1,000fascinating facts, this colorful reference book is buzzingwith all kinds of information about insect creepers,crawlers, fliers, stingers, biters, and more.

From butterflies and honey bees to cockroaches and katydids,discover all you have ever wanted to know about these amazinganimals. Discover which insects are the most common; whichhave the most painful sting; and which have awesome talents,like “escape artist” camouflage abilities. Learn about insectsenses, insect predators, quirky facts ab...

National Geographic Kids1,000 Facts About SharksSarah Wassner Flynn

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9781426371745, 1426371748On Sale Date: 2/9Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$14.99 USD/$19.49 CAD112 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Fishes

10.9 in H | 9.1 in W | 1.3 lb Wt

Summary: Catalog Copy: Discover all you've ever wanted toknow about the planet's many species of sharks, from the bizarrefrilled shark to the wide-headed hammerhead. Marvel at amazingfossils of prehistoric sharks, learn exactly how many pointy teethare in each predator's mouth, and discover fun facts, such as thereasoning behind the the angel shark's name. Read about newtechnologies inspired by sharks and find out what conservationistsare doing to help save this often misunderstood creature that is avital part of the ocean's ecosystem. ...

National Geographic Children's BooksAbsolute Expert: DinosaursNational Geographic Kids, Steve Brusatte, Lela Nar...

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9781426331404, 1426331401On Sale Date: 8/21Ages 8 to 12$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP112 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Dinosaurs& Prehistoric Creatures

9.3 in H | 7.3 in W | 1.1 lb Wt

Summary: Tear through tons of facts, figures, timelines,and the most up-to-date intel straight from the field, withNational Geographic explorer and paleontologist SteveBrusatte as your expert guide, in this cool book all aboutdinosaurs.

Have you met Pinocchio rex? Meet this fascinating dino along withfavorites, such as Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops,Velociraptor, Apatosaurus, Ankylosaurus, and Giganotosaurus.Plus, check out some weird or newly discovered dinos you maynot know about. See how fossils are formed. Learn about theep...

National Geographic Children's BooksAbsolute Expert: Space : All the Latest Facts from the FieldJoan Marie Galat


9781426336690, 1426336691On Sale Date: 5/26Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP112 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Astronomy

9.1 in H | 7.1 in W | 1.3 lb Wt

Summary: Discover everything you’ve ever wanted toknow about space in a stellar book for aspiring experts,featuring exclusive astronomical insights and info fromNational Geographic explorer and astrophysicist MunazzaAlam!

Ready to go on an out-of-this world adventure? Travel across theMilky Way and into new galaxies to explore every corner of spaceso YOU can become an absolute expert. Get up close to the sunand moon, asteroids and comets. Learn about the Oort Cloud,supernovas, black holes, and rockets and other spacecraft.Discover the i...

National Geographic Children's BooksAbsolute Expert: VolcanoesNational Geographic Kids, Lela Nargi

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9781426331428, 1426331428On Sale Date: 8/21Ages 8 to 12$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP112 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Earth Sciences

9.3 in H | 7.3 in W | 1.1 lb Wt

Summary: Get expert insights from National Geographicexplorer and volcanologist Arianna Soldati in this lava-hotbook, exploding with the most up-to-date geological intelstraight from the field.

Plunge deep beneath Earth’s crust to find out how volcanoesform. Get up close to clouds of ash and molten lava. Learn aboutthe biggest, most extreme volcanic eruptions to date. On the huntfor incredible volcanoes, you’ll travel around the globe, dive intothe depths of the oceans, journey into space…and so much more!

History’s most famous volcanic er...

National Geographic Children's BooksBy the Numbers 2.0 : 110.01 Cool Infographics Packed WithStats and FiguresNational Geographic Kids

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9781426325281, 1426325282On Sale Date: 9/27Ages 5 to 10$9.99 USD/$10.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP256 pages / 430 FULL-COLORILLUSTRATIONSTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Counting& Numbers

6.6 in H | 6.6 in W | 0.9 lb Wt

Summary: Did you know that for every human being on earththere are 1.4 billion insects? Or that one bat can eat up to 1,000mosquitos every hour? Discover the amazing world of numbersand the real-world wonders they represent through creative,easy-to-understand infographics.

Infographics cover popular subjects from science and technologyto nature and wildlife, as well as everyday activities like sportsand TV. Colorful illustrated graphs, word clouds, pie charts, maps,photography, comparative images, and more illuminate the mathbehind stat...

National Geographic Children's BooksBy the Numbers 3.14 : 110.01 Cool Infographics Packed WithStats and FiguresNational Geographic Kids

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9781426328657, 1426328656On Sale Date: 9/26Ages 5 to 10$9.99 USD/$13.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP256 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Counting& Numbers

6.5 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.9 lb Wt

Summary: Discover the amazing world of numbers and thereal-world wonders they represent through creative, easy-to-understand infographics!

318,979,564,000: That’s the number of ways you can play thefirst four moves in a chess game. 500: That’s the average numberof beats per minute of a hummingbird’s heart. Colorful illustratedgraphs, word clouds, pie charts, maps, photography, comparativeimages, and more illuminate the math behind statistics, trends,and measurements we encounter every day. Infographics coverpopular subjects from science ...

National Geographic Children's BooksIt's a Numbers Game! Basketball : The math behind theperfect bounce pass, the buzzer-beating bank shot, and somuch more!James Buckley, Jr., Kobe Bryant


9781426336898, 1426336896On Sale Date: 2/4Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation /Basketball

11.2 in H | 8.8 in W | 0.6 in T | 1.6 lb Wt

Summary: Why do NBA players only have 24 seconds toscore a basket? What’s the geometry behind making theperfect shot? Become a basketball pro and learn all aboutthe numbers and math behind this popular sport.

Numbers are everywhere in basketball—from the dimensions ofthe court to the points you can score to the digits on eachplayer’s jersey. In this awesome new book, you’ll learn how thesenumbers make basketball the game we know and love today, andalso get a few tips along the way on how to improve your game.As Kobe Bryant wrote in his F...

National Geographic KidsIt's a Numbers Game! Soccer : The Math Behind the PerfectGoal, the Game-Winning Save, and So Much More!James Buckley

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9781426339233, 1426339232On Sale Date: 12/1Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$14.99 USD/$19.49 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation /Soccer

10.9 in H | 8.5 in W | 1.3 lb Wt

Summary: Catalog Copy: Whether you call it soccer or football,"the beautiful game" wouldn't be the popular game it is withoutnumbers. From the clock counting up the seconds to positioningyour feet at the right angle for the perfect dribble, this bookreveals the ways digits and math are part of the game. Readabout soccer greats from all over the world racking up points,championships, and even Olympic medals. Learn how goalies usegeometry to guard the net and check out cool graphics that showthe probability that a goalie will be able to s...

National Geographic Children's BooksAnimal Zombies! : And Other Bloodsucking Beasts, CreepyCreatures, and Real-Life MonstersNational Geographic Kids, Chana Steifel

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9781426331497, 1426331495On Sale Date: 8/28Ages 8 to 12$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP96 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals

10.9 in H | 9.1 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: Zombie alert! Meet the real-life monsters of theanimal kingdom and explore the gory, gross, and creepybehaviors these creatures have honed in order to survive.

Do monsters really exist? Find out for yourself in this fun-filledbook, featuring some real-life wonders of nature: zombifyingparasites, bloodsucking vampires, aliens, sea beasts, ghosts, andmore. Discover more than 50 creatures with unusual talents, findout what makes each animal tick, and whether they are truly“monsters” after all. Features include eye-popping photograph...

National Geographic Children's BooksBeastly Bionics : Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, andIncredible Inventions Inspired by NatureJennifer Swanson


9781426336737, 142633673XOn Sale Date: 6/23Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP96 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Technology /Inventions

10.9 in H | 9.1 in W | 0.3 in T | 1 lb Wt

Summary: Discover how the natural world inspiresinnovation in science and technology to create the latestand greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this excitingbook.

Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shapedlike an elephant’s trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that theneedle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouragedengineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen “bullettrains” to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study andmethods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomi...

National Geographic Children's BooksHow Things Work : Discover Secrets and Science BehindBounce Houses, Hovercraft, Robotics, and Everything inBetweenTamara J. Resler, National Geographic Kids


9781426325557, 142632555XOn Sale Date: 10/25Ages 5 to 10$19.99 USD/$25.99 CAD/£13.99 GBP208 pages / 210 FULL-COLORILLUSTRATIONSHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Curiosities &Wonders

12.4 in H | 9.6 in W | 2.8 lb Wt

Summary: Ever wanted to take apart the microwave to see howit works? Crack open your computer and peek inside? Intriguedby how things work? So are we! That’s why we’re dissecting allkinds of things from rubber erasers to tractor beams! Read alongas National Geographic Kids unplugs, unravels, and reveals howthings do what they do. Complete with “Tales from the Lab,” truestories, biographies of real scientists and engineers, excitingdiagrams and illustrations, accessible explanations, trivia, and funfeatures, this cool book explains it al...

National Geographic Children's BooksHow Things Work: Inside Out : Discover Secrets and ScienceBehind Trick Candles, 3D Printers, Penguin Propulsions, andEverything in BetweenTamara J Resler, National Geographic Kids

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9781426328770, 142632877XOn Sale Date: 10/10Ages 5 to 10$19.99 USD/$25.99 CAD/£14.99 GBP208 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Curiosities &Wonders

12.4 in H | 9.6 in W | 2.9 lb Wt

Summary: This is a book for all the curious kids whose parentswon’t let them take apart the family’s brand new digital camera.The stuff around us has some pretty cool insides that we don’tusually get to see. That’s why National Geographic Kids isdissecting all kinds of things in How Things Work: Inside Out,!Read along as we dissect, explore, and explain how things dowhat they do. Complete with exciting diagrams and illustrations,accessible explanations, trivia, and fun features, How ThingsWork: Inside Out explains cell phones, 3D printe...

National Geographic Children's BooksHow Things Work: Then and NowNational Geographic Kids, T.J. Resler

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9781426331664, 1426331665On Sale Date: 10/9Ages 8 to 12$19.99 USD/$25.99 CAD/£14.99 GBP208 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Technology / HowThings Work-Are Made

11.9 in H | 9.3 in W | 2.8 lb Wt

Summary: Travel back in time and into the not-so-distantfuture to dissect, explore, and discover how all kinds ofthings do what they do! Along the way, you’ll learn whycotton candy is so fluffy, how scientists built a space suitfor Mars, and what goes into animating your favoritecartoons.

Look inside, take it apart, turn it over, and figure out how thingswork! Quippy descriptions, full-color diagrams, and brilliantphotographs make even the most intimidating subjects completelyaccessible—and totally fun! (We’re looking at you, space robot...

National Geographic KidsKids vs. Plastic : Ditch the straw and find the pollutionsolution to bottles, bags, and other single-use plasticsJulie Beer

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9781426339103, 1426339100On Sale Date: 11/3Ages 8 to 12$14.99 USD/$19.49 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesPaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Environmental Conservation & Protection

10.9 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary:Catalog Copy: It's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... yourearbuds. Chances are, you're touching it right now. We're talkingabout plastic! Plastic is absolutely everywhere and in practicallyeverything we touch, from pens to water bottles to sportsequipment. And a lot of it is used once and then thrown away.Unfortunately, it takes a REALLY long time for plastic to breakdown and it can be harmful to our environment, especiallywildlife. But why and when did we start using it in so much stuff?And how do we stop?

Discover shockin...

National Geographic Children's BooksAstronaut-Aquanaut : How Space Science and Sea ScienceInteractNational Geographic Kids, Parry Gripp

Ctn Qty: 30

9781426328671, 1426328672On Sale Date: 1/9Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$18.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/£14.99 GBP96 pagesHardcoverScience / Cosmology

7.8 in H | 10 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: Journey from the deepest trenches in theoceans to the farthest humans have ventured into spaceand learn what it takes to explore the extremes. You mightjust be surprised by how similar the domains ofASTRONAUTS and AQUANAUTS really are.

Space and the ocean. If you don’t think they go together, thinkagain! Both deep-sea and space explorers have to worry aboutpressure, temperature, climate, and most importantly, how tosurvive in a remote and hostile environment. Join us on anamazing journey as we go up in space with astronauts and ...

National Geographic Children's BooksCaptain AquaticaJessica Cramp, Grace Hill Smith, Joe Levit


9781426332920, 1426332920On Sale Date: 6/11Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$17.99 USD/$23.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature

10.3 in H | 8 in W | 0.5 in T | 1.3 lb Wt

Summary: Take to the seas with marine conservationistand shark researcher Captain Aquatica and herhammerhead shark sidekick, Fin, to explore the ocean’swettest and wildest depths and get the latest facts fromthe field!

Scientist Jessica Cramp illuminates her work studying sharks andprotecting our amazing ocean with in-depth scientific info andcomic-book flair. Cramp’s conversational and witty explanationswill make kids want to dive right in. Colorful side stories ingraphic novel-style feature Cramp as character Captain Aquatica,with her...

National Geographic Children's BooksDr. E's Super Stellar Solar System : Massive Mountains!Supersize Storms! Alien Atmospheres!Bethany Ehlmann, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 28


10 in H | 7.5 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: Take to the skies with planetary geologist Dr. Eand her robot sidekick, Rover, to explore the solarsystem’s wildest, most astronomical geology—with comicbook flair!

This stellar book introduces kids to outer space through in-depthinfo and comic book adventure. Along the way, kids followexplorer Bethany Ehlmann, a member of the NASA Mars RoverCuriosity mission, and her lovable robo-dog, Rover, as they studyand protect our amazing solar system. Dr. E’s conversational andfunny explanations of the solar system and planetary geology ...

National Geographic Children's BooksDirtmeister's Nitty Gritty Planet Earth : All About Rocks,Minerals, Fossils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, & Even Dirt!Steve Tomecek, National Geographic Kids

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10 in H | 7.5 in W | 0.9 lb Wt

Summary: Come and explore the world under your feet with theDirtmeister and friends! Part graphic novel, part fun guidebook,this very cool, rocky journey introduces both eager and reluctantreaders to the basic geologic processes that shape our Earth.Clear and concise explanations of the various geologic processesreveal the comprehensive science behind each fascinating topic.Fun facts and simple DIY experiments reinforce the conceptswhile short biographies of important scientists inspire futuregeo-scientists.

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National Geographic Children's BooksDining With Dinosaurs : A Tasty Guide to Mesozoic MunchingHannah Bonner, National Geographic Kids

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9781426323393, 1426323395On Sale Date: 9/20Ages 5 to 10$18.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP48 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Dinosaurs& Prehistoric Creatures

10.5 in H | 9 in W | 0.9 lb Wt

Summary: Sure you know T-Rex was the meat-eating king andbrontosaurus munched on leaves, but what else was on the dinodining menu during the Mesozoic era?

Meet the ’vores: carnivores, piscivores, herbivores, insectivores,“trashivores,” “sunivores,” and omnivores like us.

Readers will be surprised and inspired to learn about dino dietsand they’ll get to explore how scientists can tell which dinosaursate what just from looking at fossils!

Journey through artist and author Hannah Bonner’s whimsicalworld to learn how the dinosaurs and their con...

Under the StarsExplorer Academy Future Tech : The Science Behind the StoryJamie Kiffel-Alchehm

Series: Explorer AcademyTerritory:Ctn Qty: 48

9781426339141, 1426339143On Sale Date: 10/13Ages 8 to 12$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP128 pagesPaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Technology /Inventions

9 in H | 6 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary:Catalog Copy: You've gone on adventures with Cruz Coronadoand his fellow recruits as they communicated with whales usingthe Universal Cetacean Communicator, camouflaged themselvesusing the Lumagine shadow badge, and deployed octopods tomake speedy escapes. Now dive further into the near-future worldof Explorer Academy by learning about the real-life scientificdiscoveries that inspired the gadgets. This cool book profilesreal-life National Geographic explorers who devised innovationslike RoboBees (Mell); it features cutting-edge...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Kids Mission: Sea Turtle Rescue : AllAbout Sea Turtles and How to Save ThemKaren Romano Young, National Geographic Kids

Series: NG KIDS MISSION: ANIMALRESCUETerritory:Ctn Qty: 32


10.9 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.9 lb Wt

Summary: Inspiring young animal lovers to get up close to seaturtles and the real-life challenges they face is what Mission: SeaTurtle Rescue is all about. Kids can connect their love of animalswith their passion to help save them, discovering amazing trueadventure stories, gorgeous photography, hands-on activities,fascinating information, and more. This introduction to sea turtlesprovides in-depth information about their habitats, challenges,and successes, so that kids can take action to help save theseamazing endangered creatures. Pro...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Kids Mission: Tiger Rescue : All AboutTigers and How to Save ThemKitson Jazynka, National Geographic Kids

Series: NG KIDS MISSION: ANIMALRESCUETerritory:Ctn Qty: 30


10.9 in H | 8.5 in W | 1.1 lb Wt

Summary: Inspiring young animal lovers to get up close toelusive tigers and the real-life challenges they face is whatMission: Tiger Rescue is all about. This compelling narrativecombines fun and amazing adventure stories, gorgeousphotography, hands-on activities, fascinating information, andmore, connecting the reader in-depth with the animal’s realworld. Meet real-life tigers and learn about their habitats,challenges, and successes, plus learn how YOU can take actionand save these amazing endangered creatures.


Se...

National Geographic Children's BooksWelcome to Mars : Making a Home on the Red PlanetBuzz Aldrin, Marianne Dyson, National Geographic K...

Ctn Qty: 22

9781426322068, 1426322062On Sale Date: 9/1Ages 5 to 10$18.99 USD/$21.99 CAD/£11.99 GBP32 pages / 155 FULL-COLORILLUSTRATIONSHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals

10.6 in H | 8.1 in W | 1.1 lb Wt

Summary: Space is still the final frontier and Mars continues tomake news and attract generations of young people. In thisfascinating book, hero-astronaut Buzz Aldrin challenges curiouskids to think about Mars as not just a faraway red planet but as apossible future home for Earthlings!

What will your new home be like? How will you get there? Whatwill you eat for breakfast? Find out what life might be like far, farfrom Earth as you navigate your way through this fun andfascinating book. What kid wouldn’t want to blast off with him onthi...

National Geographic Children's BooksExtreme Planet : Carsten Peter's Adventures in Volcanoes,Caves, Canyons, Deserts, and Beyond!Carsten Peter, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 30

9781426321009, 1426321007On Sale Date: 10/13Ages 5 to 10$12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP112 pages / 120 FULL-COLORPHOTOGRAPHSTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Earth Sciences

10.9 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 lb Wt

Summary: The earth explodes in shoots of hot magma,glaciers crash into the ocean, grotesque creatures lurk indeep caves…follow noted National Geographic explorerand photographer Carsten Peter as he shows us that ourprecious planet Earth is one wild and extreme place!

Tornadoes, ice caves, glaciers, lightning—no territory orphenomenon is too scary for daring explorer Carsten Peter, who isright at home exploring the most outrageous places and raucousnatural occurrences around the globe. Kids can follow along as heheads into extreme places ...

National Geographic Children's BooksExtreme Wildfire : Smoke Jumpers, High-Tech Gear, SurvivalTactics, and the Extraordinary Science of FireMark Thiessen, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 30

9781426325304, 1426325304On Sale Date: 8/30Ages 5 to 10$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP112 pages / 185 FULL-COLORILLUSTRATIONSTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Earth Sciences

10.9 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 lb Wt

Summary: In one moment, there’s a simple spark, and thenroaring flames surge 200 feet into the air, devouring forests.Trees, from root to canopy, are burned to the ground. Airtankersand helicopters hover above, executing an air attack. Bravefirefighters, equipped with flame resistant suits, leap fromhelicopters onto the treetops and descend to the blazing forestfloor.

In this book, young readers will learn about the ecological impactsof wildfires, the ins and outs of fire science including tactics forprevention and containment, cutting-...

National Geographic Children's BooksRise of the Lioness : Restoring a Habitat and its Pride on theLiuwa PlainsBradley Hague, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 28

9781426325328, 1426325320On Sale Date: 9/13Ages 5 to 10$18.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP32 pages / 60 FULL-COLORILLUSTRATIONSHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals

11.4 in H | 9.1 in W | 1.1 lb Wt

Summary: Poaching and war damaged an isolated wilderness inWest Zambia, reducing its lion population to just one: Lady, thelast lioness. Witness Lady’s fight for survival in this evocativenarrative on the decline, fall, and rebirth of the Liuwa Plains.Follow Lady as she grapples with a landscape altered by humanhands and discover how both Lady and humankind restorebalance to the environment.

More than a story about one brave lion, The Lioness offers a greatintroduction to life science by looking at the workings of anecosystem, the method...

National Geographic Children's BooksUntamed : The Wild Life of Jane GoodallAnita Silvey, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 28

9781426315183, 142631518XOn Sale Date: 6/9Ages 5 to 10$18.99 USD/$21.99 CAD/£11.99 GBP96 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Biography &Autobiography

10.5 in H | 8 in W | 1.1 lb Wt

Summary: Jane Goodall, one of the most recognized scientistsin the Western world, became internationally famous because ofher ability to observe and connect with another species. A girl ofhumble beginnings and training, she made scientificbreakthroughs thought impossible by more experienced fieldobservers when she was only in her twenties. Then these animalsshaped Jane’s life. She began tirelessly fighting to protect theenvironment so that chimpanzees and other animals will continuehave a place and a future on our planet. Jane Goodall c...

National Geographic Children's BooksUndaunted : The Wild Life of Biruté Mary Galdikas and HerFearless Quest to Save OrangutansAnita Silvey


9781426333569, 1426333560On Sale Date: 5/14Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$18.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP96 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Biography &Autobiography / Science & Technology

10.3 in H | 7.9 in W | 0.5 in T | 1.2 lb Wt

Summary: As a young scientist, Birute Mary Galdikas hada mission: To find and study the elusive orangutans ofBorneo’s rain forest to help protect this amazing andelusive species.

Follow her story as she carries out an epic search and struggles tosurvive while studying the world’s most endangered great ape.

When Galdikas saw her first image of an orangutan in the wild,she was immediately captivated. It haunted her and she found itsgaze “almost hypnotic.” She moved to Borneo, where she made ither life’s mission to study and work to protect t...

National Geographic Children's BooksSpace Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition : A Tour of Our Solar Systemand BeyondDavid A. Aguilar, Patricia Daniels


9781426338564, 1426338562On Sale Date: 8/25Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$24.99 USD/$33.99 CAD/£19.99 GBP208 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Technology /Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science

11.9 in H | 9.1 in W | 1.3 lb Wt

Summary: Blast off into space with the experts at NationalGeographic to discover everything we know about theuniverse, including exciting, recent discoveries andamazing brand-new NASA space photography.

The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopediapresents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration andresearch and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured bythe latest and greatest technology, including the recent first everimage of a black hole. This complete reference containseverything kids need to know ab...

National Geographic Children's BooksStarTalk Young Readers Edition : Young Readers EditionNeil DeGrasse Tyson, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 14

9781426330872, 1426330871On Sale Date: 3/20Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up$17.99 USD/$23.99 CAD/£14.99 GBP224 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Astronomy

8 in H | 10 in W | 1.8 lb Wt

Summary: Now abridged for YA audiences, this beautifullyillustrated companion to celebrated scientist Neil deGrasseTyson’s popular podcast and National Geographic ChannelTV show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curiousabout the complexities of our universe.

For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hasinterpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charmthat resonates with fans everywhere. In 2009, he foundedStarTalk, the wildly popular podcast that became anEmmy-nominated talk show on the National Geographic C...

National Geographic Children's BooksThis Book is Cute : The Soft and Squishy Science and Cultureof AwwSarah Wassner Flynn


9781426332944, 1426332947On Sale Date: 3/19Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$12.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP112 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature

10.9 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 1 lb Wt

Summary: Ever wonder why some creatures just makeyou want to cuddle them? Join us in the science lab to oohand aah over adorable animals and discover why CUTE isjust so darn irresistible!

Those adorable big eyes. Those floppy ears! And that soft velvetyfur. Welcome to the soft and squishy science of cute! In this book,we’ll take a look at what actually makes something “cute,” whathappens inside our brains when we see something cute, and whywe’re biologically hardwired that way. We’ll also explore why somebrands, products, and characters ...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Field Guide: BirdsJulie Beer, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 44

9781426322990, 1426322992On Sale Date: 2/9Ages 5 to 10$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / People & Places

7.8 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed bird guide willmake kids Stop! Look! and Listen! to find the feathered friendsright in their own backyards. From ducks to hawks, sparrows tosandpipers, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot birds allover the United States. With tons of info and interactivityprompts, it’s the perfect companion for bakyard or field trip,camping or vacation. Durable and portable, it’s just right forpocket or backpack

Story Locale: Worldwide

Series Overview: Explore! Laugh! Climb! Dig! This isn’t yourgra...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Field Guide: Insects : Find Adventure! GoOutside! Have Fun! Be a Backyard Insect Inspector!Libby Romero, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 40


7.8 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed guide toinsects will make kids stop and look for all kinds of these crawlingand flying creatures right in their own backyards. From bees tobeetles, walking sticks to inchworms, kids will learn how, where,and when to spot these animals all over the United States (andhow to keep a safe distance when necessary). With tons of infoand interactive prompts, it’s the perfect companion for backyardbiology, field trip forrays, or camping campaigns. Durable andportable, it’s just right for your pock...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Field Guide: MammalsNational Geographic, Kids


9781426333699, 1426333692On Sale Date: 4/23Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$12.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Mammals

7.8 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: Start exploring with the latest UltimateExplorer guide to spotting, discovering, and identifyingbats, badgers, chipmunks, and hundreds of other mammalsin and around your own backyard.

Inspire kids to get outside with this photo-filled and fact-packedguide to common mammals. Kids will learn how, where, and whento spot these animals, from chipmunks to mountain lions, (andhow to keep a safe distance when necessary). With tons of infoand interactivity prompts, it’s the perfect hands-on companion forbackyard or field trips, camping, ...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Field Guide: Night Sky : Find Adventure! GoOutside! Have Fun! Be a Backyard Stargazer!Howard Schneider, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 40

9781426325465, 1426325460On Sale Date: 10/25Ages 5 to 10$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP160 pages / 400 FULL-COLORILLUSTRATIONSTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / People & Places

7.8 in H | 5.4 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed night sky guide willencourage kids to stop and look up to spot stars and planets rightfrom their own backyards. From Mars to meteor showers,Scorpius to satellites, kids will learn how, where, and when tospot these space-dwelling phenomena in the night sky at anytime of year. With tons of info and interactivity prompts, it’s theperfect companion for backyard or field trips, camping orvacation. Durable and portable, it’s just right for your pocket orbackpack!


Series Overvi...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Field Guide: Reptiles and Amphibians : FindAdventure! Go Outside! Have Fun! Be a Backyard Ranger andAmphibian AdventurerCatherine Herbert Howell, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 40

9781426325441, 1426325444On Sale Date: 10/25Ages 5 to 10$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD/£8.99 GBP160 pages / 400 FULL-COLORILLUSTRATIONSTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / People & Places

7.8 in H | 5.4 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed guide toreptiles and amphibians will make kids stop and look for all kindsof scaly and slimy creatures right in their own backyards. Fromturtles to geckos, red cornsnakes to toads, kids will learn how,where, and when to spot these animals all over the United States(and how to keep a safe distance when necessary). With tons ofinfo and interactive prompts, it’s the perfect companion forbackyards or field trips, camping or vacations. Durable andportable, it’s just right for your pocket or ba...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Field Guide: Rocks and MineralsNancy Honovich, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 44


7.9 in H | 5.4 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed guide to rocks andminerals will get kids outside to discover the amazing worldunderneath their feet. Created for the ultimate explorer, this bookgives kids the knowledge and skills they need to identify justabout anything they dig up and become true rock hounds. Withtons of info and interactivity prompts, it’s the perfect companionfor backyard or field trip, camping and vacation. Durable andportable, it’s just right for pocket or backpack.

Story Locale: Worldwide

Series Overview: Explore! Laugh!...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Field Guide: Trees : TreesPatricia Daniels, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 42


7.8 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.5 lb Wt

Summary: This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed guide to treeswill make kids stop and look up at the trees towering over themright in their own backyards. From maple to birch, pine to cherry,kids will learn how and where to spot these trees all over theUnited States. With tons of info and interactivity prompts, it’s theperfect companion for backyard or field trips, camping orvacation. Durable and portable, it’s just right for your pocket orbackpack!

Series Overview: Explore! Laugh! Climb! Dig! This isn’t yourgrandpa’s dusty old field gu...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Field Guide: WildflowersNational Geographic Kids, Libby Romero

Ctn Qty: 40

9781426329951, 1426329954On Sale Date: 2/27Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7$12.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP160 pagesTrade PaperbackJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Botany

5.1 in H | 7.5 in W | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: The latest in the Ultimate Explorer line is ahands-on, fun, fact-filled guide to spotting, discovering,and identifying wildflowers in your own backyard. Goahead—dig in—and don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!

What do you call a garden filled with lots of flowers? A polli-nation! Nat Geo Kids is back with the newest fact- and photo-filled Ultimate Explorer Field Guide, and this one packs some realflower power! This guide to wildflowers will make kids stop andlook for all kinds of blossoms blooming right under their noses.From b...

National Geographic Children's BooksUltimate Explorer Guide : Explore, Discover, and Create YourOwn Adventures With Real National Geographic Explorers asYour Guides!Nancy Honovich, National Geographic Kids

Ctn Qty: 32


9.1 in H | 6.1 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: National Geographic has inspired generations ofexplorers. Now it’s your turn! Learn what it takes to be a real-lifeexplorer in this fun and action-packed guide to discovering theworld around us. Unearth ancient mummies and lost treasures,encounter wild animals and learn how to protect their habitats,and shoot for the stars with the latest technologies in spacetravel. Amazing stories, fantastic photos, and hands-on-activitiesinspire curious kids to start discovering on land, air, and sea.Profiles feature National Geographic expl...

National Geographic Children's BooksYou Can Be a Paleontologist! : Discovering Dinosaurs with Dr.ScottScott D. Sampson, National Geographic Kids

Series: YOU CAN BE A ...Territory:Ctn Qty: 40

9781426327285, 1426327285On Sale Date: 4/4Ages 5 to 10$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP32 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals

11.4 in H | 9.1 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: Ever wondered how to find a dinosaur? PaleontologistDr. Scott Sampson, host of Dinosaur Train on PBS Kids, tells kidshow! How do paleontologists find dinosaur bones? How do theyknow what dinosaurs ate or looked like? And what is paleontology,anyway? Dr. Scott tackles all these questions and more whileinspiring kids to go out and make the next big dino discovery!

National Geographic Children's BooksYou Can Be a Primatologist : Exploring Monkeys and Apeswith Dr. Jill PruetzJill Pruetz

Series: YOU CAN BE A ...Territory: World except UK/IrelandCtn Qty: 32

9781426337543, 142633754XOn Sale Date: 4/7Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP32 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Apes,Monkeys, Etc.

11.3 in H | 8.9 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.9 lb Wt

Summary: Monkeys, apes, gorillas, and chimps! There areso many primates for budding nature lovers to meet. Learnall about the career of a real-life National Geographicscientist as she heads into the wild to study these amazinganimals.

Come along with Dr. Jill Pruetz as she heads to the wilds of Africato study chimpanzees and other primates. Through simple,accessible text in question-and-answer format and bright, friendlyphotography, young scientists will learn all about this excitingscience career. Do all primates live in the jungle? Do ...

National Geographic Children's BooksYou Can Be an Entomologist : Investigating Insects with Dr.MartinsDino Martins, PhD

Series: YOU CAN BE A ...Territory: World except UK/IrelandCtn Qty: 38

9781426333545, 1426333544On Sale Date: 4/2Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP32 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Insects,Spiders, Etc.

11.2 in H | 8.8 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

Summary: Trek into the field with insect expert andNational Geographic explorer Dr. Dino Martins to study allkinds of critters that creep, crawl, and fly to learn whatexactly an entomologist does!

There are more than one million different kinds of insects in theworld…and curious kids seem to have just as many questionsabout them! That’s why this book is set up in a kid-friendlyquestion-and-answer format and has lots of wonderful images,too. Questions cover everything from “How do insects get theirnames?” to “How are insects helpful?” to ...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of AnimalsCatherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids

Series: FIRST BIG BOOKSTerritory:Ctn Qty: 16

9781426307041, 1426307047On Sale Date: 10/12Ages 5 to 10$14.95 USD/$17.95 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pages / 150 FULL-COLOR PHOTOSHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Curiosities &Wonders

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: The National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book ofAnimals is an adorable animal reference sure to be welcomed byparents and librarians alike. Filled with fluffy and scaly creaturesbig and small, this appealing book introduces the youngestexplorers to the world of wildlife, using a child-friendly formatinspired by the blockbuster National Geographic Little Kidsmagazine. This exciting new reference for the very young mirrorsthe magazine’s square shape, readable fonts, and fun content, tokeep little ones thrilled with every col...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Baby AnimalsMaya Myers

Series: FIRST BIG BOOKSTerritory: World except UK/IrelandCtn Qty: 12

9781426371462, 1426371462On Sale Date: 3/23Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / BabyAnimals

9.9 in H | 9.9 in W | 1.3 lb Wt

Summary: Catalog Copy:This may be the cutest Little Kids First Big Book ever! From pandacubs and prairie dog pups to beluga calves and fuzzy flamingochicks, this book is packed with adorable, aww-some babyanimals and fascinating information about them. Readers meetmore than 40 babies from every corner of the globe, from oceandepths to mountaintops, grassy plains to polar lands. They findout how these babies are born, where they live, what theirfamilies are like, how they get their food, and how they learn todo things on their own—all t...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of BirdsCatherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids

Series: First Big BooksTerritory:Ctn Qty: 16

9781426324321, 1426324324On Sale Date: 7/12Ages 5 to 10$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Birds

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: This adorable reference introduces young readers tobirds of all kinds: big and small, flyers and swimmers, colorfuland plain. They’ll find backyard favorites, such as robins andcardinals and be introduced to more unique species that inhabitrain forests and deserts around the world. Bird behaviors kids canrelate to, including singing, dancing, building, swimming, anddiving, reveal fascinating insights into the avian world. More than100 colorful photos are paired with profiles of each bird, alongwith facts about the creatures’ si...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of BugsCatherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids


9781426317231, 1426317239On Sale Date: 10/14Ages 5 to 10$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Curiosities &Wonders

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: The experts at National Geographic present adelightful reference that introduces young children to bugs of allkinds: big and small, jumping and crawling, colorful and creepy.This charming book explores backyard favorites, such as ladybugsand lightning bugs, and introduces kids to more exotic speciesthat inhabit rain forests and deserts around the world. Colorfulphotos are paired with profiles of each insect, along with factsabout the creatures’ sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book willquickly become a favorite at storytime,...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of DinosaursCatherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids


9781426308468, 1426308469On Sale Date: 10/11Ages 5 to 10$14.95 USD/$16.95 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pages / 60 ILLUSTRATIONSHardcoverNature / Animals / Dinosaurs & PrehistoricCreatures

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: The third title in National Geographic Little Kids FirstBig Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVEdinos! The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big,giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by FrancoTempesta—who illustrated National Geographic Kids The UltimateDinopedia. Bursting with fun facts and age appropriateinformation, each spread features a different dinosaur, along withsimple text in big type that is perfect for little kids. Young dinofans will love the interactivity inclu...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of HowJill Esbaum, National Geographic Kids


9781426323294, 1426323298On Sale Date: 3/8Ages 5 to 10$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Reference

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: This charming reference book answers questions kidsask every day, taking a closer look at the things that surroundthem and how they work—from cars to vacuum cleaners, stormsto seasons, animal bodies to humans. More than 100 colorfulphotos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers toquestions like "How do chameleons change color?" "How dorefrigerators stay cold?" "How do tornadoes form?" "How dosubmarines stay underwater?" "How does food get to the grocerystore?" and "How does my body heal?" This book helps parents ...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of ScienceKathleen Weidner Zoehfeld


9781426333187, 1426333188On Sale Date: 3/26Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature

10.2 in H | 10.2 in W | 0.6 in T | 1.8 lbWt

Summary: This lively introduction to the fascinating worldof science explores the different kinds of science, whatscientists do, and the amazing things that scientists study:animals and plants; oceans and space; earthquakes andvolcanoes; sound and light; inventions and more!

Make sure kids’ first experience of the wonders of science is athrilling eye-opener with this fun reference book. Fun activities,games, and simple experiments encourage interactive learning,showing kids that anyone can use scientific observation andexperimentation to...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of SpaceCatherine D. Hughes, David A. Aguilar, National Ge...


9781426310140, 1426310145On Sale Date: 10/9Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$14.95 USD/$17.95 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pages / 100 ILLUSTRATIONS 20COLOR PHOTOSHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Reference

10.5 in H | 10.5 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: This beautiful book is the latest addition to theNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. Thesecolorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders ofspace, with colorful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple textthat is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. Thebook will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what ismost familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe.

Chapters include:• Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.• Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other pla...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the OceanCatherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids


9781426313684, 1426313683On Sale Date: 10/8Ages 5 to 10$14.95 USD/$17.95 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverNature / Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans& Seas

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.8 lb Wt

Summary: National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Oceanis an adorable animal reference that includes the sea’shigh-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, andpenguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-knowncreatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate theprofiles, with facts about the creatures’ sizes, diets, homes, andmore. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime,bedtime, and any other time.

Series Overview: This irresistible first reference series forchildren ages 4 to 8 is an e...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the RainForestNational Geographic Kids, Moira Rose Donohue

Ctn Qty: 20

9781426331718, 1426331711On Sale Date: 7/17Ages 4 to 8$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Environmental Science & Ecosystems

10.1 in H | 10.1 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: Coloful birds! Jaguars! Tree frogs! NationalGeographic presents a delightful, age-appropriateintroduction to tropical rain forest creatures big and smallin this new title in the popular Little Kids First Big Bookseries.

This adorable animal book about all things jungle features favoriteanimals found in tropical rain forests. Readers meet jaguarsprowling the forest floor, snakes slithering through the understory,red-eyed tree frogs leaping through the canopy, butterflies flittingthrough the tallest treetops, and many other creatu...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the WorldElizabeth Carney, National Geographic Kids


9781426320507, 1426320507On Sale Date: 7/14Ages 5 to 10$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pages / 165 FULL-COLORPHOTOGRAPHSHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Reference

10.5 in H | 10.5 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: This charming reference introduces young readers tothe wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather,animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapesand landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play withactivities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singinga simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos arepaired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along withbasic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become afavorite at storytime, bedtime, or any other...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Things ThatGoNational Geographic Kids


9781426328046, 1426328044On Sale Date: 7/11Ages 5 to 10$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / History

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: This charming reference book takes a closer look atthe different ways people move from place to place, whether it isin a car, subway, hang glider, or submarine. More than 100colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explainshow racecars, bicycles, rockets, and so many other modes oftransportation work. This book inspires kids to be curious, askquestions, and explore the world around them.

Series Overview: This irresistible first reference series forchildren ages four to eight is an extension of the successful Nati...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of WeatherKaren de Seve, National Geographic Kids

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9781426327193, 1426327196On Sale Date: 3/14Ages 5 to 10$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Reference

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: How does a rainbow form? What causes it to snow?What makes the wind blow? This adorable reference bookintroduces young children to every aspect of weather and answersthe questions curious kids want to know! Always an importanttopic for young kids, they’ll learn how all the various types ofweather systems work, from droughts and deserts to snowflakesand blizzards. Stories are accompanied by 100 colorful photosthat capture the awe and wonder of our natural world. Thischarming book is sure to capture kids’ imaginations and become...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of WhyAmy Shields, National Geographic Kids

Series: First Big BooksTerritory:Ctn Qty: 16

9781426307935, 1426307934On Sale Date: 5/10Ages 5 to 10$14.95 USD/$17.95 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pages / 350 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHSHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Reference

10.5 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: Linking to a popular feature in the super successfulNational Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings thebrowsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic KidsAlmanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactivequestion-and-answer format and content grounded in a child’simmediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information,hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes acar go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? Whatdoes the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent ref...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why 2National Geographic Kids, Jill Esbaum

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9781426329999, 1426329997On Sale Date: 3/27Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£12.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Biology

9.8 in H | 9.8 in W | 1.7 lb Wt

Summary: Following up on the best-selling Little Kids FirstBig Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids FirstBig Book series features even more of the endless “Why?”questions preschoolers love to ask!

This charming reference book answers some of kids’ most burning“Why?” questions. More than 200 colorful photos are paired withage-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like “Why dodogs sniff everything?” “Why do I burp?” and “Why is ocean watersalty?” This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, andexplore the wo...

National Geographic Children's BooksLittle Kids First Big Book of PetsCatherine Hughes

Series: FIRST BIG BOOKSTerritory: World except UK/IrelandCtn Qty: 20

9781426334702, 1426334702On Sale Date: 7/9Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Pets

10.2 in H | 10.1 in W | 0.5 in T | 1.7 lbWt

Summary: Playful puppies! Cuddly kittens! Beautiful birds!In the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series,readers learn all about pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales,and shells—and how to find and care for the perfect pet fortheir family.

From cats to dogs to guinea pigs to birds to fish to snakes andmore, this adorable reference book introduces kids to a widevariety of family-friendly pets. Readers learn which kinds ofanimals make good pets and which ones are better off staying inthe wild, along with how each type of pet...

National Geographic Children's BooksLittle Kids First Big Book of Reptiles and AmphibiansCatherine D. Hughes


9781426338182, 142633818XOn Sale Date: 7/7Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD/£9.99 GBP128 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Reptiles &Amphibians

9.9 in H | 9.9 in W | 1.3 lb Wt

Summary: This addition to the hit Little Kids First BigBook series explores the fascinating world of reptiles andamphibians, from slithering snakes and scaly lizards tobumpy frogs and spotty salamanders.

Get ready to meet a variety of awesome animals, from frilledlizards to giant tortoises to goliath frogs. This reference book forthe younger set answers questions that range from “What is thebiggest reptile in the world?” to “How can a boa constrictor fit adeer into its mouth?” Readers explore what makes an animal areptile or an amphibian...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book:Animals On the GoRuth A. Musgrave

Series: FIRST BOARD BOOKSTerritory: World except UK/IrelandCtn Qty: 34

9781426333125, 1426333129On Sale Date: 4/30Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under$7.99 USD/$10.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP26 pagesBoard BookJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals

7 in H | 7 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: National Geographic spins off its best-sellingLittle Kids First Big Book series into engaging new boardbooks to introduce even the littlest kids to high-qualitynonfiction. These sturdy pages showcase animals and howthey move, with amazing photographs, super-simple facts,and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies andtoddlers—and their grown-ups—fascinated by everycolorful page.

Stunning photos of wildlife in action introduce babies and toddlersto creatures that creep, crawl, hop, slither, soar, and more. Watchhow fluffy...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book:DinosaursRuth Musgrave


9781426336966, 1426336969On Sale Date: 3/19Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under$7.99 USD/$10.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP26 pagesBoard BookJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Dinosaurs& Prehistoric Creatures

7.1 in H | 7 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: The prehistoric world comes alive withdinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic in this colorfulbook for the very youngest dinosaur lovers!

Bursting with stunning illustrations, each spread in this sturdybook features a different dinosaur, along with supersimple factsand lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies andtoddlers—and their grown-ups—fascinated by every colorful page.

Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling NationalGeographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids FirstBoard Book series ta...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: OceanNational Geographic, Kids


9781426334689, 1426334680On Sale Date: 10/29Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under$7.99 USD/$10.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP26 pagesBoard BookJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Earth Sciences

7.1 in H | 7 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: Stunning photos of whales, dolphins, sharks,octopuses, clownfish, and other appealing sea animalsintroduce the very youngest explorers to the wonders ofEarth’s ocean, from its depths to its shores.

These sturdy pages showcase ocean life with amazingphotographs, supersimple facts, and lively, age-appropriatelanguage to keep babies and toddlers—and their grown-ups—fascinated by every colorful page.

Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling NationalGeographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids FirstBoard B...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: SpaceRuth A. Musgrave


9781426333149, 1426333145On Sale Date: 4/30Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under$7.99 USD/$10.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP26 pagesBoard BookJuvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature /Astronomy

7 in H | 7 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: National Geographic spins off its best-sellingLittle Kids First Big Book series into engaging new boardbooks to introduce even the littlest kids to high-qualitynonfiction. These sturdy pages explore the basics of thesolar system with amazing photographs, super-simplefacts, and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babiesand toddlers—and their grown-ups—fascinated by everycolorful page.

With stunning photos of the Earth and other planets, this beautifulbook introduces the very youngest explorers to the wonders ofthe space, be...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: ThingsThat GoRuth Musgrave


9781426336980, 1426336985On Sale Date: 3/19Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under$7.99 USD/$10.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP26 pagesBoard BookJuvenile Nonfiction / Transportation

7.1 in H | 7 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: Vibrant photos of race cars, trucks, trains, jets,and more will excite the very youngest travelers as theylearn about the many ways that people get from here tothere.

These sturdy pages showcase the ways people get around acrossland, water, and the sky with bold photos, supersimple facts, andlively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers—andtheir grown-ups—fascinated by every colorful page.

Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling NationalGeographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids Firs...

National Geographic Children's BooksNational Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: WildAnimal SoundsNational Geographic, Kids


9781426334665, 1426334664On Sale Date: 10/29Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under$7.99 USD/$10.99 CAD/£6.99 GBP26 pagesBoard BookJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals

7 in H | 7 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Summary: Roar, ribbit, squeak, snore! Children will loveimitating the noises made by creatures in the wild, fromlions to dolphins to frogs and more.

Illustrated with charming photographs, these sturdy pagesshowcase wild animals and the sounds they make withsupersimple facts and lively, age-appropriate language to keepbabies and toddlers—and their grown-ups—fascinated by everycolorful page.

Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling NationalGeographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids FirstBoard Book series take...

National Geographic Children's BooksNGK Little Kids First Board Book: BirdsRuth A. Musgrave


9781426371448, 1426371446On Sale Date: 4/27Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under$7.99 USD/$10.99 CAD26 pagesBoard BookJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Birds

7 in H | 7 in W | 0.3 lb Wt

Summary:Catalog Copy: Bursting with vivid photos, each spread in thissturdy book features a fascinating bird, along with super-simplefacts and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies andtoddlers—and their grown-ups—engaged.

Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling NationalGeographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids FirstBoard Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down tothe simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Notonly will readers learn about a variety of birds, the...

National Geographic Children's BooksNGK Little Kids First Board Book: TrucksRuth A. Musgrave


9781426371455, 1426371454On Sale Date: 4/27Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under$7.99 USD/$10.99 CAD26 pagesBoard BookJuvenile Nonfiction / Transportation / Cars& Trucks

7 in H | 7 in W | 0.3 lb Wt

Summary:Catalog Copy: These sturdy pages showcase various kinds ofbig-wheeled vehicles and the jobs they do with bold photos,super-simple facts, and lively, age-appropriate language to keeptruck-crazed toddlers—and their grown-ups—fascinated by everycolorful page.

Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling NationalGeographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids FirstBoard Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down tothe simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Notonly will readers l...

National Geographic Children's BooksA Leap for Legadema : The True Story of a Little Leopard in aBig WorldNational Geographic Kids, Beverly Joubert, Dereck ...

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9781426329739, 1426329733On Sale Date: 2/6Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/£10.99 GBP32 pagesHardcoverJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals

9.7 in H | 9.7 in W | 0.9 lb Wt

Summary: The special bond between a mother leopardand 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 NationalGeographic explorers are sure to captivate young readersand raise awareness about this amazing species and thethreats 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 Africanstorm, the sky cracked and brightened with lightning, andLegadema, which m...

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