Books make the best gifts! A thoughtfully selected book will hold a child’s interest long after the new toys have been tossed aside. National Geographic Kids Books is featuring EIGHT new titles that are perfect gifts for the explorer in all of us. These books are all big, beautiful and definitely gift-worthy and sure to be loved by bookworms and reluctant readers alike. They are fun, visually stunning, totally engrossing and educational.
Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret by Trudi Trueit – Adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers. Cruz leaves his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy with the world’s leading scientists to become the next generation of great explorers. But for Cruz, there’s more at stake. No sooner has he arrived at the Academy than he discovers that his family has a mysterious past with the organization that could jeopardize his future. In the midst of codebreaking and cool classes, new friends and augmented reality expeditions, Cruz must tackle the biggest question of all: Who is out to get him, and why? Readers can get in on the excitement with puzzles and codes embedded throughout and book two in this seven book series, The Falcon’s Feather, comes out this March!
To the Moon and Back: My Apollo 11 Adventure A Pop-Up Book by Buzz Aldrin with Marianne J. Dyson – In celebration of the Apollo 11 Mission’s 50th Anniversary and punctuated by intricate pop ups and paper folds, in To The Moon and Back Buzz Aldrin shares his personal stories and reflects upon what historians call “humanity’s greatest adventure.” Never-before-published anecdotes from Aldrin and his family run the range of emotions — funny, sad, dangerous, hair raising, heartwarming and inspiring — and provide a truly unique, behind-the-scenes look at the mission to the moon. Additionally, vivid photos, clearly marked diagrams and elaborate pop ups illustrate and explain the fascinating science behind this incredible story of human achievement and a build-your-own Apollo 11 lunar module is also included.
Ultimate Secrets Revealed: A Closer Look at the Weirdest, Wildest Facts on Earth – Did you know that caterpillars liquefy when they turn into butterflies? That humans shed eight pounds of skin every year? That there’s a funky forest in Poland where all the trees are mysteriously crooked? That space smells like burnt plastic? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird realities. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what exactly is the secret behind them? With Q&As with in-the-field experts, fantastic infographics and exciting stories, this book takes readers behind the scenes of the truly bizarre, to reveal the truth behind our planet’s wildest and wackiest. Meet the mind-boggling bacteria that make Yellowstone National Park’s Morning Glory Pool pop with radiant color, discover the mysteries behind the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, learn how tornadoes are so powerful, and so much more!
Ultimate Predatorpedia: The Most Complete Predator Reference Ever – Welcome to the amazing world of creatures who prey on others for their survival: from high-profile sharks, lions, tigers, and bears to the tiniest ants, mites, and spiders. Every animal in this book is ferocious, fierce, and fantastic in its own way! With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia features profiles accompanied by Did You Know details, and fast facts (including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat), as well as thematic spreads covering topics from predatory techniques to defenses and communication, and much more. Fans of Ultimate Dinopedia, Ultimate Bugopedia, and Ultimate Reptileopedia in the same series, will want to find a place for Ultimate Predatorpedia on their bookshelves.
National Geographic Kids Why Not?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything – The concept is simple. Got a question? Boy, do we have answers! Over 1,111 of them. Why don’t you keep growing your whole life? Check out the human body section. Why aren’t we traveling by jetpack yet? Tech has your answer. Why aren’t school buses red? Flip to the pop culture chapter. Why aren’t dinosaurs still alive? Why can’t you walk on clouds? It’s all there! With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we’ve got the expert information in a fun Q&A format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top 10 lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!
Dog Science Unleashed: Fun Activities to Do With Your Canine Companion – Dog Science Unleashed shows kids how they can learn about science with the most faithful lab partner they’ll ever have, their dog! Twenty-two safe and pup-friendly activities let young scientists discover how their canine companions think, move, drink, stay warm, get clean and cool off. From determining your dog’s favorite smell, to figuring out if your dog is a righty or a lefty, to making a stethoscope to listen to your hound’s heart, Dog Science Unleashed explores the science behind dogs’ senses, how they move, how they learn and much more. Each activity is paired with step-by-step instructions, clear and interesting scientific explanations, and photographs that illustrate important elements of the experiments and observations. Hands-on activities and fun information for budding scientists prompt further learning and offer a look at current, groundbreaking canine research. Dog Science Unleashed is a Hands-on Science Book finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science.
Just Joking Jumbo 2 – Kids will laugh their tail off with a jumbo-size, jam-packed joke book featuring 1,000 jokes and 1,000 photos. With silly facts that are strangely true, laughable lists, conversation jokes, and long-story jokes with hilarious endings, this full-color, supersize book include funny stuff about pets, technology, spooky sensations, adventures, around-the-world wonders, animals, myths and legends, dinosaurs, music, and treasure hunting. It’s the perfect combination of laughing, learning, and maybe jump-starting a career in comedy!
Fly With Me: A Celebration of Birds Through Pictures, Poems and Stories by Jane Yolen and her three adult children, Heidi, Adam and Jason Stemple – This thoughtful and beautifully curated collection of our flying, feathery friends highlights the role birds play in human life from centuries ago to present day. While it’s beautiful and contains many original poems, it’s also full of valuable real science about these wondrous creatures. From history and behavior to spotting and photographing, there’s something for every bird fan in the flock. Young birders will learn all about migration and the importance of habitat conservation. They’ll find stories about bird rescues and fun facts about the fastest, strongest, and tiniest fliers. They’ll also discover the best bird nests, sweet songs to sing, ways to listen for and identify the birds around them, and more.
Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive ALL eight of the National Geographic Kids Books listed above
Ends November 30, 2018 at 11:59pm est
Open to US
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Terri S. says
Just Joking Jumbo 2 would probably be the first book my granddaughter would read.
Nancy says
All these books look great! First we would read Just Joking Jumbo 2.
John Smith says
“Which book would your child want to read first?” “Ultimate Predator-pedia,” because it looks fierce!
Cheryl Chervitz says
My grandson would like the Just Joking book. He love to read and tell jokes!
Julie Lundstrom says
My son would love the Just Joking book the best.
Laura says
My son would probably read “Why Not?” first. Mostly because of the dinosaur on the cover. 🙂
Lesley F says
We would read Just Joking Jumbo first
heather says
The kids would love Why Not first it looks good.
Angelica Dimeo says
I would want my son to read Ultimate secrets revealed first
Tina Myers says
My grandson would read to the moon first..
Leela says
Ultimate Secrets Revealed: A Closer look at the Weirdest, Wildest Facts on Earth.
Marilyn Nawara says
I think my granddaughter would read Dog Science Unleashed first.
Judy Cox says
My grandson would love Ultimate Predator-Pedia!!
Edye says
We’d read fly with me 1st!
Debra Branigan says
I like the Ultimate Predator-Pedia
Rita Wray says
My grandsons would read Just Joking Jumbo 2 first.
Helen says
I think my little girl would get a kick out of the Just Joking Jumbo one.
Abigail Gibson says
My niece would most likely read Fly With Me as her first choice.
Kristyn Martin says
My son would want to read Why Not? first. He loves to find out interesting facts!
Kelly D says
My daughter would love the Just Joking book.
Jana Leah says
I think my nephew will especially enjoy Dog Science Unleashed & should read that one first.
MaryLynn Hayes says
My granddaughter loves butterflies so I am thinking Fly with Me will be her first choice
Kara Vaughan Marks says
My grandson could read whatever he wanted first, but I think he’d like Come Fly With Me.
Rochel S says
To teh Moon and Back is what my son would read first!
Dandi D says
My son would love to read the book about predators first!
Antoinette M says
My child would read Ultimate Secrets Revealed!
Jeanna Massman says
My grandson would love Just Joking Jumbo.
Beverly Gordon says
just joking book my kiddos like to kid and laugh and tell jokes
Debra Branigan says
My granddaughter would want to check out Just Joking first, and my grandson would like the Ultimate- Predatorpedia.
Stephanie Grant says
My son would read Why Not first!
LeAnn Harbert says
My granddaughters would want to read the Dog book first.
Renee Rousseau says
We would read Fly With Me first as we love our bird feeders and identifying birds.
Jamie Martin says
Ultimate Secrets Revealed: A Closer look at the Weirdest, Wildest Facts on Earth
Laurie Emerson says
I think that they would want to read Dog Science Unleashed first.
kathy pease says
I would want to read just joking jumbo 2
AEKZ2 says
My daughter would love to read Dog Science Unleashed