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With winter coming and the holidays, we are all about finding stuff to keep busy around the house. Luckily National Geographic has books for all ages and all personalities and my kids have yet to find one they didn’t like.
From big, beautiful, gift-worthy books about the weird, wild and wonderful to stocking stuffers that are, well STUFFED with cool facts, these books are sure to be a big hit and will keep kids engaged long after the batteries have run out on this season’s “it” toy.
The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful
This big, bright and photo-packed gift-worthy book digs into the details behind our planet’s most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals. Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These stories and much more are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes color, and more. Kids will be captivated by this fresh way of looking at our amazing planet. (ages 8-12, hardcover, $19.99, 192 pgs)
National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What’s on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section’s got you covered. What’s in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn’t Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, this book has the expert information kids need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep them digging for answers. (ages 8-12, hardcover, $19.99, 192 pgs)
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2021
The latest installment of the New York Times best-selling almanac features amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges for curious kids who want to learn all about the world and everything that’s in it!. Tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more is why this is the number one selling kids almanac on the planet. There’s a whole chapter full of fun and games, including activities, jokes, and comics and the colorful compilation also includes an Almanac Challenge 2021 — which inspires kids to reduce their plastic waste and encourage others to do the same. (ages 8-12, paperback, $14.99, 352 pgs.)
Little Kids First Big Book of Why
#1 Besteller on Amazon! Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child’s immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way — the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration. (ages 3-7, hardcover, $14.99 , 128 pgs)
Nerdlet: Animals
Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package–and this little book is an animal nerd’s dream! In this little animal “Nerdlet” you’ll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing creatures in the animal kingdom–and what makes them so complex. Plus, you’ll have some of your most burning animal questions answered, such as What’s the deal with crocodile tears? And you’ll meet people who get to be around animals for a living and travel to animal destinations around the world. You’ll also find personality quizzes, fun facts, animal superheroes, and even a Star Wars reference … or two. (ages 8-12, paperback, $9.99)
Little Kids First Board Book: Ocean
Stunning photos of whales, dolphins, sharks, octopuses, clownfish, and other sea animals introduce the very youngest explorers to the wonders of Earth’s ocean, from its depths to its shores. These sturdy pages showcase ocean life with amazing photographs, super-simple facts, and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers–and their grown-ups–fascinated by every colorful page. (preschool, board book, $7.99)
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Betty Curran says
I would start with Nerdlet: Animals.
Hesper Fry says
I would read National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything first.
gloria patterson says
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Maria Woodruff says
I would read Why? 1,111 Answers to Everything first because it is my youngest’s favorite question to ask!
Leah Shumack says
The Coolest Stuff on Earth would be a book I would probably enjoy too!
Amanda Prigge says
All the books are great. My daughter loves these types of books. She would probably read the Almanac first.
gala says
I’d start with Little Kids First Board Book: Ocean
EDYE says
The almanac! 😀
Daniel M says
National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
Kathy Eyre says
I’d read The Coolest Stuff On Earth
EMMA L HORTON says
I THINK IT WOULD BE THE ALMANAC 2021.
Casey Acker says
I would read the Coolest Stuff on Earth book. It looks fun!
Tony Platz says
I would read The Coolest Things On Earth first .
Heidi says
I would read Nerdlet first. I love animals.
Heather Mackinnon says
My son would love these!!!!
Laura Collins says
I would read THE COOLEST STUFF on Earth first but the others are great.
Michelle S says
I have always enjoyed an Almanac, just love all the facts. I would actually give this set to my niece she is a book nerd like me.
gloria patterson says
it would have to be the WHY book
Vickie L Couturier says
Nerd let Aminals
Susan Smith says
The Little Kids First Big Book of Why sounds like a book I would enjoy reading first.
Kelly F says
I would read The Little Kids First Big Book of Why first because it sounds like a great book for my 4 year old who loves learning.
Rachel says
I love the first book of why!
Jeanna Massman says
Nerdlet Animals sounds interesting. My grandson would love it.
Patricia Smith says
love the giveaway and the books…FYI FB wouldn’t let me share, said reported as abusive, sorry.
Amy D says
My daughters would love these books. They would certainly be a great resource as we are homeschooling right now. They love animals, so they would love the Nerdlet Animals book the best.
Jan Lee says
I think my 7 year old great niece would like to read Little Kids First Big Book of Why, to her siblings 🙂
stacy says
The kids almanac would be the first one we would read
Sherry says
The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful is the one that I would look at first.
Kristin C says
I would read the Ocean book with my dolphin-obsessed son!
Stacey b says
I’d be most interested in taking a look at the almanac book first!
Jackie says
I’d like to read the National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything book first.
Thank you!
Mia E. says
I would read the Coolest Stuff on Earth first.
Leela says
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2021.
Nancy says
These are all great books! First we would read Little Kids First Board Book: Ocean.
Gina Ferrell says
I would read The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful book first.