National Geographic kids
Author
2)
Volcano!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
The creators of National Geographic Kids, the nation's most popular kids' magazine, present: 300 wacky, wild, mind-bending facts about everything on Earth and beyond ; animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, weather, and more; trivia that will wow your family and friends.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 1120L
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the discovery of Lyuba, a perfectly preserved baby mammoth discovered along a river in Siberia 31,000 years after her birth, and offers a glimpse into her prehistoric world.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Photographs, sidebars, and charts provide detailed descriptions of the habitats, predation, and endangered status for such animals as the giant Japanese spider crab (which can grow to 12 feet, from pincer to pincer), whale shark, manta ray, and blackdevil angler fish.
9)
National geographic kids awesome animals
Author
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
Description
"In Everything Sharks, exciting photos depict great whites, hammerheads, and more. Scientists tell hair-raising tales about encounters. With its awesome facts and action-packed images, this book brings kids close to the mysterious lives of sharks."--Amazon.com.
16) That's gross!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
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
Pub. Date
[2012]
Lexile measure
950L
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,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Dive into Earth's ocean with this delightful introduction to our watery world and some of its fascinating inhabitants. Brilliant photographs illustrate every fun-filled page, introducing young readers to more than 30 marine animals - from tiny corals to the largest animal on the planet: the blue whale" --
21) Just joking 3: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
A book of silly jokes, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more.
22) Just joking 4: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Lexile measure
IG 1010L
Language
English
Description
"It's jam-packed with spectacular photographs of more than 400 weird, wacky, and cool insects from all over the world. It bursts with vibrant color. It captures the latest and greatest information about tons of crawly creatures. Meet butterflies, bees, beetles, aphids, grasshoppers, cicadas, and many more magnificent bugs. Find out where they live, how they communicate, and what they like to eat. And check out all of the fascinating facts!"...
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Bursting with even more fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational topics, 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 2 features wonders of the Wild West, mega facts about moons, the spellbinding scoop on Harry Potter, and even the naked truth about underwear. Ever wonder how many muscles a grasshopper has? How can you tell a Tasmanian devil is angry? Or where you can go to see the world's largest collection of human hair? Find out...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
Presents a collection of true animal stories from different historical periods, including the tales of Balto the Alaskan sled dog, Smoky the Bear, and Internet sensation Christian the lion.
29) Frogs
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the variety of frogs that exist all around the world, how they grow from eggs to tadpoles to frogs, what they eat, and how they avoid being eaten by other animals.
Author
Series
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
Lexile measure
90L
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
130L
Language
English
Description
Introduces puppies to young readers using simple, repetitive text and photographs, including senses and play activities.
33) Just joking 5: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
IG 640L
Language
English
Description
Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
34)
My medieval adventure
Author
35)
My pet adventure
Author
Author
Series
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,...
38) Penguins
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 700L
Language
English
Description
Explains how Emperor penguins manage to live, eat, and raise their young in an extremely cold environment.--
40) Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
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
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 580L
Language
English
Description
Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
American soldier J. Robert Conroy befriended a stray dog with a stumpy tail while training to fight overseas in WWI. They bonded so closely that Conroy smuggled him to Europe, where Stubby accompanied Conroy's regiment on the Western Front, lending both his superior olfactory senses and amiable temperament to the war effort.
Author
Lexile measure
100L
Language
English
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
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
History, archaeological discoveries, and stories of the Bible are illuminated in this kid-friendly and comprehensive book. Full of facts on topics found within the Bible, this volume includes a glossary and a listing of personalities from the past, as well as chapter and verse citations.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
IG 1050L
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...
53)
Animal records: the biggest, fastest, weirdest, tiniest, slowest, and deadliest creatures on the planet
Author
54) Baby animals
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 510L
Language
English
Description
Shows a variety of baby animals and how their mothers take care of them.
55) By the numbers
Series
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.
Author
Series
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Tornadoes, ice caves, glaciers, lightening -- no territory or phenomenon is too scarey for daring explorer Carsten Peter, who is right at home exploring the most outrageous places and raucous natural occurrences around the globe. Kids can follow along as he heads into extreme places and reveals the science and background behind these seemingly unexplainable natural places and phenomenon. Underlying each of his adventures is a dose of hard science,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
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...
65)
Koalas
Author
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Take a journey around the globe with this delightful introduction to the people, places, and weather in our world. Brilliant photographs illustrate every fun-filled page, introducing young readers to countries, sights, and more from the Americas to Australia, and Europe to Antarctica" --
Author
Lexile measure
NC 820L
Language
English
Formats
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.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2015.
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
This is the book that will put to rest even more rumors, misconceptions, superstitions, and flat out lies that you hear every day--also known as the book your mom never wanted you to see. Think boys are better at math? Don't bet on it. Think an apple-a-day keeps the doctor away? Better buy some oranges too. Think you evolved from a chimp? You might want to check your sources on that. Be in the know on all kinds of amazing subjects!
69) Nighttime
Author
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
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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" --
72)
What in the world?: look again
Author
73)
When fish got feet, when bugs were big, & when dinos dawned: a cartoon prehistory of life on Earth
Author
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c[2015]
Language
English
Description
Watch out! This book will scramble your eyeballs and boggle your brain with Perplexing Puzzles, Impossible Illusions, Loopy Lines, and more dizzying delights! Sound like fun? Explore the mysteries that lie right inside our own minds (including the key scientific concepts of perspective and perception) and share the magic with your friends and family.
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever seen sandstone goblins or gazed upon an upside-down iceberg? Have you ever visited an ancient temple or beheld the wonder of a 24-karat-gold toilet? No? Then Awesome 8 is the book for you! A picture-packed list book of the eight coolest things in dozens of wild, wacky, and wondrous categories--this book is the ultimate armchair adventure. Each list features a who/what/where of amazing attractions, stupendous spectacles, fun facts, and...
78)
Deep sea challenge
Author
79) Dolphins
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 540L
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of dolphins.
82) Just joking cats
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Lexile measure
IG 740L
Language
English
Description
"Hundreds of purr-fectly hilarious cat jokes and silly cat photos inside, plus meet ten of the world's funniest famous felines!"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Fly into the world of birds with this delightful introduction to Earth's feathered inhabitants. Brilliant photographs illustrate every fun-filled page, introducing young readers to dozens of birds, from robins and blue jays to puffins and toucans" --
84) Mars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
Discover the fascinating world of Mars in this colorful book. Kids will learn about the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and 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.
86) Night sky
Author
Pub. Date
c[2016]
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.
90) Rocks & minerals
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
IG 1050L
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
Series
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
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
530L
Language
English
Author
Series
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 ocean...
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Everything has its weird side -- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of sports 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!
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
a"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
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1030L
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!"--Back...
Author
Series
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Want to know the who/what/where of the coolest things on the planet? Check out the Top 8 lists in the latest Awesome 8! This lively book features 50 different topics with dazzling photos, such as the 8 most awesome Monster Fish, Dressed Up Dogs, Supersize Sculptures, Rad Replicas, Coolest Pools, Serious Stadium Snacks, Thrilling Theaters, Dazzling but Deadly, Hair Through History, Volcanoes We Lava, and so much more. It's so graphically stupendous,...
Series
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...
Author
Series
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"--
104) What would happen?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Provides answers to "what would happen if" scenarios, including what would happen if someone got sucked into a black hole, humans could fly, and dinosaurs still existed.
106) Astronaut, aquanaut
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
The differences and similarities between the deep ocean and outer space.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Round up your pup and get started on some doggone good science! Discover 22 safe and dog-friendly activities you can enjoy alongside your canine companion while exploring what makes Fido tick. Uncover the secrets behind how your pooch moves, drinks, stays warm, gets clean, cools off, and so much more. With awesome activities, fascinating information about the world of dogs, suggestions for further learning, and a behind-the-scenes look at groundbreaking...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The special bond between a mother leopard and 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 National Geographic explorers are sure to captivate young readers and raise awareness about this amazing species and the threats 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...
109) Guide to genealogy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
"What does your family tree look like? Where do its roots lead? Are you related to royalty? Start your very own journey and find out with this activity-packed guide to genealogy! This lively guide will get you started on researching your family's past and let you in on the newest and most up-to-date technology for genealogy research. Get tips on how to interview family members, create a family tree, and much more. Fun facts, lists, and sidebars offer...
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that baby pigeons are called squeakers, that jellyfish have flown in space, or that there is a hospital that only treats falcons? The creators of National Geographic Kids, the nation's most popular kids' magazine, bring you even more mind-boggling fun facts in this newest member of the best-selling series!" --
119) Just joking dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
980L
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
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A fact-filled guide to the role plastic plays in environmental pollution draws on illuminating interviews with leading researchers and National Geographic experts to outline simple, tangible ways that everyday kids can make informed choices and reduce plastic use.
Author
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them"--
Author
Series
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
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Elephants have thick skin, but just how thick? Turns out it's 50 times thicker than human skin and can add as much as 2,000 pounds (900kg) to the weight of this massive animal! Earth's smaller animals offer some sweet surprises, too. Hop on a honeybee to discover just how hardworking these fast-flying insects are. They beat their wings 200 times a second as they fly about. And no wonder they're so busy--they need to pollinate two million flowers...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A #1 kids and family podcast with many millions of downloads, National Geographic Kids Greeking Out retells classic Greek myths in a fresh and exciting way. The Greeking Out book brings you the same tongue-in-cheek tone and showcases some favorite tales from the podcast. With fascinating nonfiction information throughout, this book is the perfect fit for any curious reader who loves a great story"--
