National Geographic kids
Author
2)
Volcano!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Lexile measure
IG 770L
Physical Desc
206 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm
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
Pub. Date
2011.
Lexile measure
NC 1120L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
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.
7)
Everything big cats: pictures to purr about and info to make you roar!
Author
8)
Monsters of the deep
Author
9)
National geographic kids awesome animals
Author
11)
National Geographic kids.: All the shark facts, photos, and fun that you can sink your teeth into
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Lexile measure
IG 950L
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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"--
15)
5,000 awesome facts (about everything!)
16) That's gross!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Lexile measure
NC 1130L
Physical Desc
176 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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,...
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
171 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
NC 740L
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at story-time, bedtime, and any other time"--From...
21) Just joking 3: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
IG 1010L
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
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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]
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
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
Lexile measure
310L
Language
English
Formats
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
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
130L
Physical Desc
23 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
33) Just joking 5: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
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]
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
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]
Lexile measure
NC 700L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains how Emperor penguins manage to live, eat, and raise their young in an extremely cold environment.
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
170 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents one thousand trivia questions and answers on various subjects, from biology and technology to mathematics, history, and popular culture, including innovative map, photographic, and game show quizzes.
40) Robots
Author
Series
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Formats
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]
Lexile measure
NC 580L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1110L
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
910L
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1060L
Physical Desc
176 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A treasury of bizarre-but-true stories from history includes accounts of such uncanny events as the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston and the world record set by an armless archer.
47)
Weird but true!: ripped from the headlines 2: real-life stories you have to read to believe
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
890L
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"What in the world? That?s what you?ll say when you open this amazing large-format photo book, full of real-life riddles and puzzling pictures. Patterns, colors, shapes, hidden animals, optical illusions, double-take photo comparisons, and much more will give your brain a workout and keep you coming back for more!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
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
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
A treasury of facts, jokes, quotes, advice, and exercises includes animal trivia, historical tidbits, and inspirational wisdom designed to help kids become actively involved in their own well-being.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
IG 1070L
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents images, anecdotes, and information about 125 exceptionally adorable animals, from pets like puppies and kittens, to such wild creatures as gorillas and ostriches.
54) Baby animals
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
AD 510L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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]
Lexile measure
IG 970L
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains how clouds form and profiles different varieties while outlining a range of outdoor-themed activities.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Come and explore the world under your feet with the Dirtmeister and friends! Part graphic novel, part fun guidebook, this very cool, rocky journey introduces both eager and reluctant readers to the basic geologic processes that shape our Earth. Clear and concise explanations of the various geologic processes reveal the comprehensive science behind each fascinating topic. Fun facts and simple DIY experiments reinforce the concepts while short biographies...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
IG 960L
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
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.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
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]
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
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
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
NC 620L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Author
Lexile measure
NC 690L
Language
English
Formats
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
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
[2015]
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
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]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the wonders of the night, from the moon and the stars to nocturnal animals that howl and hoot!"--Back cover.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
206 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
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"--Publisher.
73)
When fish got feet, when bugs were big, & when dinos dawned: a cartoon prehistory of life on Earth
Author
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 29 cm.
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.
78)
Deep sea challenge
Author
79)
Dolphins
Author
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
IG 950L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents general information about different types of predators, looking at what they are, some of their methods of hunting, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
IG 970L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents general information about different types of reptiles, looking at what they are, how they are classified, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.
84) Mars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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!
86) Night sky
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
IG 1070L
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides a guide for beginning stargazers, including sky maps and constellation charts, identification tips, and space facts and jokes.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1170L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations, color ; 31 cm.
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
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
IG 1050L
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
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
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
NC 630L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of tigers.
92) A tree grows up
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
IG 1030L
Physical Desc
272 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
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
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
205 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 18 cm.
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!
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
IG 1010L
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
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
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1030L
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm
Language
English
Description
"Jam-packed with inspiration, advice from National Geographic explorers, weird-but-true facts, and a heaping sense of wonder, this book wil get kids excited about their future and all the amazing possibilities as they prepare to take on the world!"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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...
98)
Awesome 8 extreme
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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...
101)
Just joking gross: 300 hilarious and disgusting jokes, tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
Author
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Lexile measure
1060L
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1160L
Physical Desc
176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
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.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes "monsters" of the animal world, explaining how seemingly scary characteristics and behaviors are adaptations that help animals survive.
"Facts and information about parasites and other creatures of the animals world"--
106) Astronaut, aquanaut
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
960L
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
The differences and similarities between the deep ocean and outer space.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
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
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
A reference guide includes over five hundred facts on a variety of topics.
Unwrap 500 fascinating knowledge nuggets about all kinds of topics to boost your brainpower in this yummy little fact book. Let's start with a million. A million days ago, the first Olympics took place in ancient Greece. If you live a million hours, you'll be 114 years old. And how many ants equal the weight of one average human? That's right, a million. Open the candy cover...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
940L
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,...
114)
Funny animals: critter comedians, punny pets, and hilarious hijinks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
207 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"So you know that the speed of light is fast: 229,792,458 miles per second. But what does that really mean? It means that at the speed of light, you could reach the moon in 1.3 seconds. How long to travel to the sun? Just 8 minutes. And in 4.6 hours, you could reach Pluto at 4.6 billion miles away! If you like seeing far-out facts in a new light, the second book in the colorful Brain Candy series takes a deep (and delicious) dive into numbers, fun...
117)
Funny animals 2: just joking
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 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!"--Back cover.
"Information about soccer and soccer players incorporating math into the game, for children"--
119) Just joking dogs
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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]
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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....
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"--
122)
Pet records
Author
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Brain Candy books take a novel approach to learning by serving up an appetizing assortment of facts and numbers, then diving deeper into each topic.
"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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
870L
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
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."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
216 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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 dinoquestions 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!"--
