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Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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,...
Author
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"--
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Horses are popular all over the world, as pets, participants in competitions, farm animals, and more. In fact, they're one of humankind's oldest animal companions. This fascinating, fun-filled book introduces you to different horse breeds; how horses became our stalwart companions; life in the herd; adorable foals; horse coloration, markings, and manes; and so much more.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The high notes and biggest moments in music history are covered in this fun compendium. You'll learn about the world's most famous musicians through the eras, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce -- and beyond. Many major music genres are playfully explained, from tribal, classical, jazz, folk, rock ... all the way to today's modern forms, such as k-pop, hip-hop, and rap. Instruments and sounds are explored, along with places and events in history...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Enter the ring to witness an epic battle of brawn between an ant and an elephant! A chimp vs. a crow in a showdown of wits! An emporer penguin vs. a pygmy mamoset in a contest for cutest creature! Some of the victors might surprise you and all of these animals will amaze you! Stats, fun facts, photos, and in-depth profiles about each contender will help you pick winners for more than a dozen mighty matchups. A March Madness-style bracket at the end...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
IG 1050L
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts--Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen "bullet trains" to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
1120L
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus that ruled the land to the mammoths and giant sloths that followed them, discover all you have ever wanted to know about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life. Uncover amazing fossil facts about the first four-legged creatures; find out what it's like to be on a dinosaur dig; and marvel at some of the fiercest, most fascinating claws and teeth. Learn how dinosaurs and birds are connected, find...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Every budding paleontologist has to know all of the big, complicated dinosaur names and terms, and National Geographic Kids is here to help. Little kids will love showing off their advanced vocabulary skills with National Geographic Kids Big Words for Little Paleontologists"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A venomous lizard the size of a small car. A snake capable of taking down an elephant. A "monster" that sends venom into its victims while it's chewing on them. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It's real life. And it's just the beginning"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
191 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This spectacular guide to the world of tomorrow showcases the coolest inventions, technology, and ideas that are shaping our future--all backed up by real science. Meet space robots, cyborgs, holographic pop starts, and professional mind readers. Find out whether you'll ever be able to visit a real-life Jurassic Park or teleport to another part of the world in a blink of the eye." -- Back cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
Based on National Geographic Kids' Greeking Out podcast, this clever and comical collection of Greek mythology stories, both familiar favorites and brand-new, never-before-aired tales, contains real information about ancient Greece, delivered by the all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Explore dazzling facts about the vast expanse of space, from glowing stars billions of light-years away to supermassive exploding supernovas to rockets thundering into the unknown. This comprehensive book takes you on a mind-blowing tour of our unbelievable universe and is full of fascinating facts on topics such as space exploration, our solar system and galaxy, and beyond.
17) Code this!: puzzles, games, challenges, and computer coding concepts for the problem-solver in you!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Instructions for children on coding and creating programs on computers"--
18) The Middle Ages
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to sink your fangs into the hidden worlds of reptiles with leading reptile scientist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Ruchira Somaweera as your guide! Between the pages of this book, readers will get up close and personal with the coolest cold-blooded animals ever. From lizards to snakes, turtles to crocodiles, something called a tuatara, and even enormous prehistoric reptiles (think: real-life sea monsters!), they'll discover what...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this big, bold annual compendium, readers will discover a whole wide world of wacky, wild, and weird wonders on planet Earth, from the troll dog bug of Suriname to a Technicolor village in Indonesia.
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