Published May 2016
National Geographic Children's Books
352 Pages
Review copy provided by publisher
Goodreads Summary
This New York Times bestseller is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. New features include highlights on National Geographic Explorers and their amazing projects (plus, ways you can get involved!); a tour of history's most famous sites; an updated "Fun and Games" chapter filled with
all-new games, jokes, and comics; an exclusive sneak peek from a National Geographic Kids Chapters book; all new weird-but-true facts, crafts, and activities; a new special "17 Facts for 2017" feature in every chapter; updated reference material, and much more.
My Thoughts
Wow! This book is jam packed with information! From history, geography, science and culture-this book has it all. I can see kids poring over it and telling all their friends about the interesting facts they are learning. Great for anyone who loves facts and trivia.
Of course, it is filled with amazing images from National Geographic! I would recommend this almanac for grades 3+
100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up
by Lisa M. Gerry
Published May 2016
National Geographic Children's Books
256 Pages
Review copy provided by publisher
Goodreads Summary
It's fun to be a kid, but are you ready for what comes next? Challenge yourself with these 100 things and you will be! Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills that every kid should master before turning 18, this is the ultimate guide to becoming a fun-loving, well-rounded, totally competent and confident young person. Complete with expert advice from real life explorers, adventurers, and masters of their craft, it's perfect for jump-starting an amazing life!
My Thoughts
First of all, many adults could benefit from reading this book. From reading it, I learned how to make snow ice cream and how to press flowers. The book is organized by skills, knowledge and attitudes. I love how kids can learn practical things such as how to wrap a present or load the dishwasher. But it also presents tips on how to resolve conflict and how to recover from embarrassment. Each of the tips is short and accompanied by a photo or other graphics. I may read one tip each day to my 4th graders until the 100th day.
I would recommend it for grades 3+.
Published May 2016
National Geographic Children's Books
112 Pages
Review copy provided by publisher
Goodreads Summary
Curious kids who want to know the who/what/where of the coolest things on the planet will welcome this first book in an awesome new National Geographic Kids series. Every turn of the page presents a different theme and counts down the greatest of the great top 8 of its kind. For example: The Awesome 8 Coolest Coasters, Haughtiest Hotels, Wicked Water Slides, Perilous Predators, Remarkable Ruins, Weirdest Wonders, Swankiest Subways, and anything else you can imagine. It's truly something you have to see to believe--which is why the entire list appears in photographs, layered with fun facts and insightful stories.
My Thoughts
With lists such as "Dream Homes", "Fearless Foods, and "Ultimate Toilets" what kid wouldn't like this book? This book is very clever and is full of fascinating facts. Did you know that there is a lake in Australia that is pink because of the algae? And there is a hotel in France where you can stay in a clear plastic bubble to enjoy the natural environment. I can't wait to share Awesome 8 with my students. I would recommend it for grades 3+.
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