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Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And if that's not weird enough for ya, one man even rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean for 312 days! In this book filled with 300 wacky facts and pictures, you'll glimpse the ocean's weirdest wildlife, uncover shocking shipwrecks, and meet sensational...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1120L
Physical Desc
303 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North America's Native peoples. From the Apache to the Zuni, readers will learn about each tribe's history, traditions, and culture, including the impact of European expansion across the land and how tribes live today. Features include maps of ancestral lands; timelines of important dates and events; fact boxes for each...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1100L
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"This biography for children will trace Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. What do we know today about these animals in terms of language, speech, tool use, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
56 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
More than a story about one brave lion, this book offers an introduction to life science by looking at the workings of an ecosystem, the methods of scientists and environmentalists, and the interconnection between the plant, animal, and human systems.
7) Just joking 2: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2012]
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Packed with even more of the silly jokes that kids love, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more, Just Joking 2 will be presented in the colorful, photo-driven style, only National Geographic Kids can do. Laughing animals, funny people, and other colorful photos are paired with each joke, adding an extra laugh on each page. National Geographic Kids' signature square trim size and candy-colored...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Sixth edition.
Physical Desc
215 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Contains the latest data, maps of the world, and graphs as well as lively essays about the world, geography-themed games, crosswords, and picture puzzles.
9) Weather
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
450L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow" --From publisher description.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In soccer, numbers are everywhere! So lace up your cleats and get ready to be wowed by all the stats, digits, and dimensions you'll need to become the cleverest kicker out there!"--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
860L
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
From powerful Ra, God of Radiance to the tender and protective Aset, Devoted Wife and Mother, the tales in this volume will take you from the creation of the earth and sky to lengthy battles between gods. As you journey through the pages of this book you'll find: stories of gods, goddesses, monsters, and mortals; artwork that brings the stories and characters to life; fact boxes that put the stories into historical and cultural context; a map of Egypt...
12) Titanic
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
900L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the Titanic, including its design, how the ship sank, the passengers onboard, and why the ship's legacy lives on.
13) Ellis island
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of Ellis Island and identifies its early roles as a Mohegan island, fisherman rest spot, famous immigration station, and today's museum.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
IG 1020L
Language
English
Description
Updated and reviewed by experts in the field for the most accurate, up-to-date information, this reference book features 2,500 species, 1,000 photos, and more than a dozen maps. Includes fun facts such as the world's tallest animal, the longest living animal on Earth, and even the smelliest--it also contains new, "From the Field" reports highlighting National Geographic explorers working around the world to study and protect every kind of animal,...
15) Planets
Author
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Description
Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons.
16) Race day!
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
350L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the moment the driver climbs inside the car, the sights and sounds of an exciting day at the races roars to life in this straightforward presentation.
17) Dolphins
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
NC 600L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the different types of dolphins, where they live, what they eat, etc.
18) Safari
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2011.
Lexile measure
180L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces young wildlife enthusiasts to an array of creatures in their natural habitats on the African Savannah.
19) Volcanoes!
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Lexile measure
NC 710L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how a volcano is formed, the different types of volcanoes, where the most active volcanoes are found, and what happens when a volcano erupts.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
For each month of the year discover recipes for fun, new dishes and twists on old favorites, weird-but-true food facts, profiles on "foodie " people, plus activities and challenges you can do by yourself or with friends.
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