National Geographic kids
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1)
NGK everything rocks and minerals: dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world
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2)
Volcano!
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3)
Weird but true: 301 outrageous facts
7)
Everything big cats: pictures to purr about and info to make you roar!
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9)
National geographic kids awesome animals
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Meet a tiger that befriends a pig, a walrus that does sit-ups, a tree-climbing dog, a kayaking otter, and many more amazing animals. Packed with 125 heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring animal anecdotes, these truth-is-stranger-than-ficiton stories are paired with ... photos and loads of animal facts"--
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"...features tons of tidbits on toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and reptiles, sports and spies, wacky words, ans so much more! Ever wonder how much a tiger eats? Why giraffes have blue tongues? How many licks it takes to reach the center of a Tootsie Pop?"--P. [4] of cover.
16) That's gross!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A tummy-churning treasury of lively but disgusting trivia shares historical information, cultural tidbits, and sickening scientific sidebars on everything from nose picking and insect-based foods to hairballs and digestive commonalities.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras,...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Did you hear the one about the crook who broke into a vending machine and then left a trail of cheese curls all the way to his hideout? Or the burglar who left his wallet in an apartment he robbed, and actually went back to get it? Or how about the runaway criminal who got stuck in a drainpipe? Based on the successful "Stupid Criminals Busted!" column in National Geographic Kids magazine, this book is the newest extension of the blockbuster National...
21) Just joking 3: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
22) Just joking 4: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring updated facts, figures and the latest information on even more incredible bugs, this second edition explores all the wild, wacky, cool and creepy insects and spiders that kids love.
29)
Frogs
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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter,...
31) Hang on, monkey!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The crazy antics, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.
32) Jump, pup!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A little puppy explores the world.
33) Just joking 5: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
34)
My medieval adventure
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35)
My pet adventure
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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world. Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird baths, explore their local state parks, participate in an outdoor community event, and much more. Activities for every season, spring, summer, winter,...
37)
Parrot genius: and more true stories of amazing animal talents
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38)
Penguins
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39)
Quiz whiz 4: 1,000 super fun mind-bending totally awesome trivia questions
40) Robots
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.
41) Snow leopards
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Provides background information and instructions for fifty science projects involving plants, insects, microbes, human behavior, animals, water, physics, machinery, and other topics, and suggests further ideas to pursue.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Inside this book, you'll find 1,000 facts about specific passages or text in the Bible as well as facts about things that happened during biblical times. The translation ... used to compile the content ... is the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible (NRSV)"--Foreword.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"The future is now! Supercool robots, amazing flying machines, floating hotels--this book is packed with 125 amazing inventions that will make you wish for things you never knew existed! Get the scoop on inventions of the future before they hit stores, like the fish tank that turns your toilet into an aquarium (but don't worry, your fishy friends will be just fine!), or the Cargonaut, a human-size robot that flies around picking up and delivering...
54) Baby animals
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shows a variety of baby animals and how their mothers take care of them.
55) By the numbers
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that your brain can hold 1 million gigabytes of data? (That's like 3 million hours of TV!) Get ready to be wowed by this awesome book of numbers! Boost your math brainpower with easily "getable" infographics that bring amazing stats, facts, and figures to life. Meet real-life experts who work with numbers every day. Plus, get tips and tricks on how to make your own awesome infographics!"--Back cover.
56) Clouds
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains how clouds form and profiles different varieties while outlining a range of outdoor-themed activities.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The Dirtmeister and his sidekick Digger introduce the world of geology, discussing minerals, the origins of the Earth, plate tectonics, rocks, and the dynamics of dirt.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. Using food as our tools (or ingredients!) curious kids become saucy scientists that measure, weigh, combine, and craft their way through the kitchen. Discover dozens of thoroughly-tested, fun, edible experiments, sprinkled with helpful photos, diagrams, scientific facts, sub-experiments, and more. And the best news is when all the mad-science is done, you're invited to...
59) Everything space
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Introduces the solar system, sharing information on how scientists study space, how stars are born and die, and how astronauts train for space missions.
61)
Extreme planet: Carsten Peter's adventures in volcanoes, caves, canyons, deserts, and beyond!
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The sweet tale of Lakota, the shy wolf pup, is sure to touch the heart of any animal lover. Readers will marvel at Lakota's strength growing up as the lowest-ranking and frequently picked-on member of a wolf pack until he finally finds that supportive and nurturing friend he's always wanted. The book also introduces young readers to the need for conservation awareness: through Lakota's life story, readers will come to understand the many challenges...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Authored by none other than the former US Children's Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis, this collection of animal-focused jokes and riddles will keep kids reading, rhyming, and laughing like a hyena. The Just Joking series has wowed the kid crowd, and now Just Joking: Animal Riddles delivers 150 hilarious and puzzling riddles all about animals, guaranteed to tickle the funny bone of kids everywhere!
65) Koalas
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Invites animal lovers to share a day in the life of a koala, offering images of a baby koala emerging from its mother's pouch before exploring the great world beyond.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Read amazing stories about Martin Luther King, Jr., Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Gandhi, and many other fascinating and inspiring people from all over the world. These colorful and kid-friendly pages introduce younger readers to more than 50 people and their interesting lives"--Page 4 of cover.
68)
Myths busted! 3: just when you thought you knew what you knew
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69) Nighttime
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explore the wonders of the night, from the moon and the stars to nocturnal animals that howl and hoot!"--Back cover.
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series serves up tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of food! Step up to the plate to get 100 percent new content, with 300 more of the amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--Publisher.
72)
What in the world?: look again
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73) When fish got feet, when bugs were big, & when dinos dawned: a cartoon prehistory of life on Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Describes the evolution of life on Earth over a two hundred million period, from the development of early sea life, the spread of plant life, and the gradual rise of the dinosaurs.
74)
Xtreme illusions 2
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76)
5,000 awesome facts about everything!
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77) Awesome 8
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the top eight examples of specific subjects, from wicked water slides and perilous predators to remarkable ruins and weirdest wonders.
78)
Deep sea challenge
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79) Dolphins
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of dolphins.
84) Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colorful book packed with amazing imagery. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
85)
Mastermind: over 100 games, tests, and puzzles to unleash your inner genius
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86) Night sky
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling penguins, and dozens of others. Kids will marvel at speedy swimmers on the hunt,...
90) Rocks & minerals
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A fact-filled guide to common rocks and minerals includes each mineral's chemical formula, where it can be naturally found, and activities to help explore different proerties of rocks and minerals.
91) Tigers
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of tigers.
92) A tree grows up
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Watch an acorn sprout and grow into a big, beautiful oak tree.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"From tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs, learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important! Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it affects our world, including storms and climate. Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this book, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Everything has its weird side-- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series! With the Olympics on the way, discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports!
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to be grossed out--in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"From beekeeper to ice-cream taster, Chief Happiness Officer to Hollywood animal trainer, this book features 100 of the coolest, wackiest, and most amazing jobs out there (and some you never knew existed)! Jam-packed with inspiration, advice from National Geographic explorers, weird-but-true facts, and a heaping sense of wonder, this book will get kids excited about their future and all the amazing possibilities as they prepare to take on the world!"...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A howling wolf, a stalking tiger, a playful panda, a dancing bird--pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate poetry of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world. Featuring more than 40 unique animal portraits, the pages invite kids to explore each creature's markings, textures, and attributes in stunning...
98)
Awesome 8 extreme
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know and we bet you'll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids! Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of cool categories, from astronomy and...
100)
Dino records.: the most amazing prehistoric creatures ever to have lived on Earth
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Brace yourself for some serious (seriously fun) ickiness! This delightfully disgusting book is a tribute to all kinds of everyday nastiness! Discover yucky jokes, laugh-out-loud lists, kooky knock-knocks, funny puns, strange tongue twisters, and more to share with friends and family. Funny profiles of super-gross animals and weird-but-true science show that grossness is also downright fascinating"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Get up close and personal with a wonderful world of waste. From composting and recycling, to landfills and dumps, to how creative people are finding new ways to reuse rubbish. It's fun to talk trash when it's jam-packed with infographics, thematic spreads, photos, sidebars, stats, and facts. Also included are quizzes and activities to inspire kids to take action, be proactive, and rethink the things we throw away.
104)
What would happen?: serious answers to silly questions
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106) Astronaut, aquanaut
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The differences and similarities between the deep ocean and outer space.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Learn about science with the most faithful lab partner you'll ever have -- your dog! Discover how your canine companion thinks, moves, drinks, stays warm, gets clean, cools off, and more. Have fun with 22 safe and pup-friendly activities that let you work alongside your dog to discover what makes him tick. Learn to take your dog's pulse and find out how much blood is pumping through his body. Find out if your dog hears things you can't by making a...
109) Guide to genealogy
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents tips and techniques for doing genealogical research, offering insight into immigration and major internal migrations throughout U.S. history, providing hands-on activities, and sharing advice on avoiding the problems that stump genealogists.
111)
Bet you didn't know! 2 : outrageous, awesome, out-of-this-world facts!
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Unleash the power of science! Have fun with 22 safe and cat-friendly activities that let you work alongside your cat to discover what makes her tick. Learn how catnip affects your kitty and how she can see so well in the dark. Find out what kind of toys your cat loves by making a feather flyer. How does your cat balance so well and always land on all fours? Each activity is paired with step-by-step instructions, clear and interesting scientific explanations,...
114) Funny animals
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Stories about pets and other animals that are humorous, for children"--
115)
Brain candy 2: seriously sweet facts to satisfy your curiosity
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This silly snack-size book is back to bring you more strange facts, comical tales, trippy tongue twisters, and adorable photos, featuring all kinds of our furry, scaly, feathery, and slimy friends. Get the scoop on famous critter comedians; delight in the hijinks of a runaway "unicorn;" discover a social media maven who also happens to be a dog; or bust a gut laughing at bizarre animal behaviors from sneezing monkeys to ninja frogs.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In baseball, numbers are everywhere! So, grab your ball cap and get ready to be wowed by all the stats, digits, and dimensions. You'll be the brainiest batter and sharpest pitcher out there!" -- Back cover.
"A kid-friendly exploration of how math and statistics are used in baseball"--
119) Just joking dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"You'll howl with laughter at the latest Just Joking, all about the goofiest and most beloved pets around--dogs! Jam-packed with hilarious jokes, pup-tastic puns, tongue twisters, pooch portraits, funny photography, plus 10 profiles of real-life dog celebrities." -- amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020].
Language
English
Description
"Discover shocking stats and surprising facts; inspirational interviews with National Geographic explorers and leading researchers who are working tirelessly to protect the planet; tons of simple suggestions for sustainable swaps; and more eco-friendly choices and smart action steps. This book answers all of your burning questions about plastic and offers tangible ways to get involved, reduce plastic use, and create a more plastic-free future!"--Amazon.com....
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Language
English
Description
Preschoolers are full of "Where?" questions, and this next book in the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series is full of fascinating and often surprising answers for them.
This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?"...
122) Pet records: the biggest, smallest, smartest, cutest, weirdest, and most popular pets on the planet
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Pets are more than just our animal besties. They're totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you'll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This kid-friendly collection of tales from Greek mythology showcases familiar favorites from the well-loved Greeking Out podcast as well as brand-new, never-before-aired stories. Join Persephone on her journey through the mystifying depths of the Underworld. Venture onwards with Heracles as he tackles his 12 death-defying labors. And join mythological figures you may not have heard of before, including scheming gods and goddesses, honorable-and not...
125) Jurassic smarts
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package - and this little book is a dinosaur nerd's dream! In Jurassic Smarts, you'll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing dinos to ever walk the Earth. Plus, you'll have some of your most burning dino questions answered, meet people who nerd out about dinos for a living, and travel to dino destinations around the world. You'll also find personality quizzes, fun facts, and more!"--
126) Ultimate mammalpedia
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An encyclopedia of mammals-including profiles and explanation of what mammals are-for early readers"--