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Get ready to be dazzled by some of the shiniest, most colorful, useful―and even dangerous―rocks, minerals, and gems on the planet!In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth’s crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, learning the names and features of the coolest rocks and minerals, and exploring rare and beautiful gemstones.Key features include:Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 7 to 9Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images100 fun facts sprinkled throughout the book* A fact roundup at the end of each book for kids to review what they’ve learnedPacked with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool info, this Level 3 reader explores the incredible world of geology.About the series: This high-interest, educationally-vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children’s book authors. Each read

Calling all fans of unicorns, dragons, sea monsters, and other mythical creatures! Discover 100 marvelous facts that add to the magic in this new reader for fluent readers.Key features include:Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 7 to 9Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images100 fun facts spread throughout the bookA fact roundup at the end of each book for kids to review what they’ve learnedPacked with weird-but-true facts and tons of info, this Level 3 reader explores animals that are mistaken for mythical creatures, critters that are almost too weird for reality, and other creatures with incredible abilities. Learn all about these amazing, unbelievable, and downright fantastical beasts!About the series: This high-interest, educationally-vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children’s book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what t

Travel to Earth’s far north and discover the mysterious, cute, fierce, and unique creatures— from polar bears to puffins, narwhals to hares— that call the chilly Arctic region home.This Level 2 reader is packed with popular and lesser-known animal species that call the icy Arctic home, including hares, ptarmigans, arctic foxes, wolverines, narwhals, puffins, seals, and of course, polar bears. Whether they live on land, in the ocean, or along the coast, these creatures have clever ways to survive.National Geographic Readers’ combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!Engaging photos showing Arctic creatures in their habitat take readers up close and personal to some of their favorite animals and make learning fun!Key fe

This Level 3 text provides accessible information for animal-loving kids beginning to read independently―perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!About the series: This high-interest, educationally vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children’s book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they’ve learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience.Praise for National Geographic Readers: “Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to int

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish.These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time.Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again! For more true animal stori

Catalog Copy: Slither, glide, creep, and crawl into the amazing world of reptiles! Meet lizards, alligators, turtles, snakes, and more in this engaging Co-reader.Packed with incredible photos of a wid

Earth’s health is in your hands! Learn some of the ways scientists and everyday people are working to protect our planet from climate change, plastic pollution, and other threats—and how you can help.In this Level 3 reader, discover what challenges Earth faces from unclean air, land, and water. Find out who is taking action (hint: Many of them are kids!); the cool technology, science, fashion, and laws being made to save the planet; and how YOU can be a voice for the planet’s future and make a change!National Geographic Kids Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading has proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.Kids will be inspired and empowered as

Discover the plants and animals that live in and around a pond in this new Pre-reader about the many things to be found in this amazing ecosystem. If you visited a pond, what would you see? In this fun Pre-reader, young readers will learn all about ponds and the ducks, turtles, frogs, and other animals that call these watery habitats home. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 3 to 5 and up to a kindergarten grade levelBrilliant and eye-catching National Geographic imagesA vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity that introduces kids to new words and conceptsPerfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers give kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world. About the series: This high-interest, educationally-vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interacti

From the map experts at National Geographic comes the sixth edition of the award-winning Student World Atlas―the best resource ever for middle and high school students to become informed global citizens.This latest edition, created with the help of a geography educator, has everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes stunning photos, fascinating facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. This edition includes:• New thematic maps for every continent• New and updated infographics• Updated maps and statisticsWhether it’s used in the classroom, for college prep, or for exploring at home, this atlas will introduce readers to places, people, and issues in their own country and across the planet.For younger readers, don’t miss the National Geographic Kids World Atlas (6th edition) and the National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas (5th edition)!

From the map experts at National Geographic comes the sixth edition of the award-winning Student World Atlas―the best resource ever for middle and high school students to become informed global citizens.This latest edition, created with the help of a geography educator, has everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes stunning photos, fascinating facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. This edition includes:• New thematic maps for every continent• New and updated infographics• Updated maps and statisticsWhether it’s used in the classroom, for college prep, or for exploring at home, this atlas will introduce readers to places, people, and issues in their own country and across the planet.For younger readers, don’t miss the National Geographic Kids World Atlas (6th edition) and the National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas (5th edition)!

Count along with lions, elephants, meerkats, and more in this colorful book that introduces babies and toddlers to awesome African animals and makes it fun to learn to count!Little learners are invited to start counting from 1 to 10 on this fun-packed tour through the savanna and jungles of Africa. Each spread introduces a new number and corresponding images of amazing African animals along with super-simple facts. Toddlers will be delighted by the variety of wild creatures featured and ready to learn.Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience.With their square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh new approach to e

Learn about the secret language of wild animals in this exciting and informative guide from the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat and How to Speak Dog.We know animals can’t speak and express themselves in the same way as humans … but even the smallest and quietest animals have incredible ways of communicating with each other. With wildlife veterinarian expert Dr. Gabby Wild as a guide, How to Speak Animal helps kids understand how animals communicate through sound, body language, and behavior. It’s full of expert insights and real-life stories of humans exploring ways to “talk” to animals, from teaching great apes sign language to speaking “dolphin.” Packed with super-engaging animal photography that helps illustrate key concepts, this fascinating book profiles more than 60 different creatures―from birds to mammals to reptiles and more―and their amazing ways of communicating with each other.If you’ve ever wondered why gorillas beat their chests and make hooting noises, what it m

Blast off with the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun all about what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere―SPACE!This book has everything to captivate space enthusiasts: Tons of fun facts, exciting games, hands-on activities, hilarious space jokes, stories from experts, and tidbits about the latest info on black holes, the International Space Station, and what life on Mars could look like.Key features include:• A glossary game in the front of the book to learn key space terms• More than 200 stunning illustrations and photographs• Detailed diagrams and infographics• Hilarious space jokes• Articles that do a deep dive into outer space research and hands-on accounts from experts• Hands-on activities you can try at home• Quizzes and games to test kids’ knowledgeThis brand-new series from National Geographic Kids is a one-stop shop for everything kids want―fun facts, photos, and all things awesome about their favorite topic. A winning combination of running text and short burst

Learn about the voting rights advocate and politician Stacey Abrams and her groundbreaking achievements in this appealing Level 2 reader. Young readers will find out about Abram’s childhood and her early career as a city attorney and as minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives. The reader also explores her run in Georgia as the first Black woman to be nominated by a major party for governor, and how losingthat race inspired her to devote her life to making elections and the voting process more equitable for everyone.The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. Explore Abrams’s life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way to leading the fight against voter suppression and becoming a champion for change.Key features include:* Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 5 to 8* Engaging and brilliant historical images sourced by National Geographic* Fun approach to high-interest biographiesAbout the series: This h

Calling all tech nerds! This hefty little book is big on awesomeness―including cutting-edge tech, cool science, stunning stats, and even a little silliness.In this electrifying addition to the Nerdlet book series, you'll glimpse incredible inventions of all kinds―from out-of-this-world robots and space suits to superspy gear to the humble microwave. (Yes. The microwave. Trust us―it's actually interesting!) You'll learn about groundbreaking inventions from history ... alongside science that's changing (and saving!) the world right now.Meet nerds who tinker with tech for a living. Visit technology travel destinations around the world. And dive into fun features that answer all your burning IT questions―like, when will hoverboards actually hover? And, what's the hold up on time travel? And so much more!With quippy fun facts, eye-catching photos, and fascinating deep dives, it doesn't take an Einstein to see why this little book is perfect for grade A tech nerds and total newbies alike.Not

Exploring the world has never been more yummy and fun! Discover how unique foods are grown, eaten, and celebrated by people all over the planet, get recipes for delicious dishes, and so much more!Pull

Travel around the world to meet the cutest animals on Earth! Learn all about fennec foxes, owls, wombats, monkeys, frogs, penguins, wild cats and more in this wide-ranging Level 2 reader from the National Geographic Kids leveled reader series, now with more than 200 books, from Pre-reader to Level 3.Explore deserts, grasslands, rainforests, the ocean, and even your own backyard to discover the most aww-inducing creatures on the planet. Dance with little fairy penguins, bob with bobtail squids, waddle with wombats, and so much more. Learn about their habitats, their behaviors, and just what makes these animals so absolutely adorable.National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators.This Level 2 text provides accessible information for animal-loving kids beginning to read independently, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!About the

They’re strong. They’re powerful. They’re mysterious.Get ready to sink your teeth into the hidden worlds of the seven spectacular big cats―and meet some of their smaller cousins―with National Geographic Explorers Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup as your guides.From rarely seen snow leopards high up in the Himalaya to tigers silently stalking prey through thick jungle to lions going in for the kill, you’ll get the inside scoop on the fascinating worlds of wild felines and what it’s like to live alongside them.Find out how these powerful predators live, hunt, raise their cubs, and how they have adapted to their unique environments. Which cat has the strongest bite? What’s the difference between a cougar and a mountain lion? Why does a tiger have stripes? How do big cats’ hunting skills stack up against other top predators? The answers to all these questions and more await in this complete compendium. With exclusive National Geographic photographs and hair-raising behind-the-lens stories fr

Dig into the amazing world of dinosaurs! This one-of-a-kind atlas from National Geographic is packed with eye-popping illustrations, incredible fossil finds, and fascinating maps custom made for kids by the world leaders in mapmaking and exploration.More than 250 million years ago, our planet looked and felt a lot different from how it does now. The seven separate continents we have today hadn’t yet taken shape. Instead, there was only one “supercontinent” called Pangaea. This was the beginning of the time of the dinosaurs.Journey from the Triassic to the Jurassic to the Cretaceous to find out how Earth slowly shifted over time, and how the variety of dinosaurs ruling the planet changed too. Discover how some of these creatures took to the land and others to water or air, and what their habitats were like. Explore how these prehistoric lands correspond to current locations, and hear from paleontologists about the groundbreaking discoveries they are making in these fossil-rich places to

Do you know how to calculate a quarterback’s completion percentage? What was the score of the highest scoring Super Bowl game? Become a football fanatic and learn all about the numbers and math behind this popular sport.With every throw, tackle, and kick, numbers are being calculated on the football field. Get ready to learn all the ways digits and math factor into the game, from the countless statistics used to measure an individual player’s performance to the numbers used in defensive formations. Read about the greatest players from football history and get fascinating facts, like the price of a Super Bowl commercial. Discover which NFL team defenses have allowed the fewest points and check out cool graphics that show the angles in different pass patterns.Jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter, this number-focused look at the game is a definite touchdown.Are you a math maniac or sports superfan―or both? Check out these other book

The 2023 National Geographic Kids Almanac is the biggest edition yet!Get ready for 2023 with all the latest and greatest information on animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more in this worldwide best-selling almanac. Packed with incredible photos and fascinating stories, this new edition features:BONUS SECTION: 20 Things to Make You HappyNEW trends and news for the year aheadNEW photo feature showcasing wonders from around the worldNEW Almanac Challenge, plus the results of the 2022 Almanac ChallengeNEW incredible animal storiesNEW weird-but-true factsNEW amazing inventionsNEW interviews with National Geographic ExplorersNEW games, activities, jokes, and comicsUPDATED reference material, including fast facts and maps of every countryWhether you’re looking for homework help, want to learn more about another country, or just need a cute animal fix, the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2023 has you covered!

The blockbuster, kid-favorite series Weird But True! is back with another annual volume of new, true, mind-blowing oddities for 2024... and beyond! Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the "sand" is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions in the United Kingdom, Weird But True! World offers an unparalleled, adventure-filled exploration of our world's amazing uniqueness. This BIG, BOLD annual extravaganza is updated each year with NEW "world's weirdest" winners from around the globe, weird news, fresh facts, and strange sites, animals, and events for every continent. Inside, you'll find: Stunning photographsWild, wow-worthy factsWack

BLAST OFF into the WONDERS OF OUTER SPACE with ONE THOUSAND INCREDIBLE FACTS!Did you know … that one of Saturn’s moons is so hollow it would float in water? That the largest known star is 3.69 billion times bigger than our sun? Or that Jupiter likely has diamonds floating in its clouds?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.Expert astronomer Dean Regas―former host of PBS’s Star Gazers and astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory―takes you on an incredible tour of facts about each planet in our solar system, dwarf planets, our sun and other stars, exoplanets, comets, asteroids, galaxies, space travel, and so much more. Hundreds of stunning photographs bri

Join the exploration experts at National Geographic Kids on a globe-trotting adventure through what’s most spectacular in our universe.Embrace your inner adventurer as you explore the most incredible and inspiring wonders of our world. Roam through the breathtaking sand dunes in Namibia’s Namib Desert. Marvel at Mexico’s axolotl, an animal that can regrow almost any body part. Plunge into a mysterious underwater forest in Kazakhstan. Open your mind to far-off wonders in space, ponder the darkest depths of the ocean, time travel to the ancient wonders of the world, and make friends with the Aibo robot dog, a futuristic Fido.As you race from one amazing wonder to the next, you’ll take in gorgeous photography and mind-boggling facts that reveal the truth, history, and scientific explanation behind all that’s cool and wow-worthy in our universe.An epic journey around the globe―and beyond! Perfect for anyone who’s endlessly curious about the world.Complete your collection with The Big Book

Boom! Crash! Crumble! A wrecking ball smashes into the side of a building, sending pieces flying. It’s an awe-inspiring sight. It’s also science!This book explores how things break down, crack, explode, crumple, and shatter. This fun, unique take on a how-things-work book explores the world through the lens of what it takes for things to, well, not work. In these vibrantly illustrated pages, you’ll peer through the smoke and rubble of controlled demolitions to discover the properties of building materials. Then get a glimpse of the inner workings of a cracked cell phone screen, peek carefully at mega-avalanches and sinkholes, and hold on tight as wrecking balls swing and car crushers crunch metal. Buckle up with crash-test dummies and travel back in time to explore the world’s most famous failures (looking at you, Leaning Tower of Pisa).Featuring hands-on activities that walk kids through their own experiments in destruction, Break Down! will change the way you look at the world.Topics

Get ready for a trip around the world with the fifth edition of National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas, the premier atlas for young explorers looking to learn more about the wondrous planet we inhabit.In this new edition, the map experts at National Geographic have worked with a geography educator to provide:• Large, colorful maps specifically created for readers 7 to 10 years old• Updated facts and statistics about the world’s land, people, and animals• Bright, bold photographs• Information on what a map is and how to read a map key• A useful glossary, metric conversion chart, and index• The most up-to-date, relevant information about the world at an age-appropriate levelThe perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away―ideal for classroom use, homework help, and armchair exploration!Complete or supplement your atlas collection with the National Geographic Kids Beginner's United States Atlas (3rd edition). And for older readers, don't miss the N

Get ready for a trip around the world with the fifth edition of National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas, the premier atlas for young explorers looking to learn more about the wondrous planet we inhabit.In this new edition, the map experts at National Geographic have worked with a geography educator to provide:• Large, colorful maps specifically created for readers 7 to 10 years old• Updated facts and statistics about the world’s land, people, and animals• Bright, bold photographs• Information on what a map is and how to read a map key• A useful glossary, metric conversion chart, and index• The most up-to-date, relevant information about the world at an age-appropriate levelThe perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away―ideal for classroom use, homework help, and armchair exploration!Complete or supplement your atlas collection with the National Geographic Kids Beginner's United States Atlas (3rd edition). And for older readers, don't miss the N

RAWR! It's a Tyrannosaurus rex! Learn all about one of the biggest, baddest dinosaurs ever to stalk the planet. Giant teeth! Crushing bite! Slicing claws! And ... feathers? Scientists have unearthed new knowledge about the king of the dinosaurs, and now you can, too. Travel back in time to the Mesozoic forests to meet the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn how their bodies were perfectly adapted for hunting, how T. rex parents guarded their nests, and just how much meat they could guzzle down in a single bite. Then explore some of the fascinating fossils--including Sue and Scotty--that have helped scientists make important discoveries (for example, T. rex may not have roared at all!). National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This level 1 text provides accessible information for kids just beginning to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scien

Explore one of the most powerful and highest-ranking female figures in American history with this biography of Vice President Kamala Harris in this Level 2 reader.On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris made history. That day, she became the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected as Vice President of the United States. Young readers will learn about Harris’s childhood, her early career, and her journey that led to winning the vice presidency. This early reader also explores how Harris devoted her life to helping others, from serving as the Attorney General of California, to being elected as a U.S. Senator, to working alongside President Joe Biden on the campaign trail and in the White House.The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. Explore Harris’s life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way to becoming a barrier-breaking leader and an inspiration to young people everywhere.

Want to know why octopuses shoot ink? Or why your cat almost always lands on its feet? Or why on earth penguins can’t fly? This clever Q&A book is packed with answers to your burning questions about animals!If you want to rule in your knowledge about the animal kingdom and become an expert on all creatures that crawl, wriggle, run, swim, leap, and fly, this is the book for you! Roam through the savanna to discover why hyenas laugh. Slither along the forest floor to find out why snakes stick out their tongues. Pick up a magnifying glass and figure out why ants are obsessed with sugar. And get some practical advice as to why so many poisonous animals are brightly colored and why pesky mosquitoes think your feet are especially delicious!From National Geographic Kids―creators of the bestselling Why? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything and Why Not? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything―Why? Animals is the first in a brand new series of fun-packed books designed to supercharge your curiosity while k

The BLOCKBUSTER kid-favorite series Weird But True! is busting out with a BIG, BOLD annual extravaganza of the wackiest, wildest, and downright weirdest wonders on planet Earth.Discover Earth’s strangest animals, natural formations, festivals, ancient wonders, news, and more in this newest addition to the wildly popular Weird But True! family―an annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From the troll doll bug of Suriname to the Bog Snorkeling Championships in Wales to a technicolor village in Indonesia, Weird But True! World offers an unparalleled, adventure-filled exploration of our world’s amazing uniqueness.Inside, you’ll find:Stunning photographsWild, wow-worthy factsWeird newsShocking stats and infographicsColorful mapsPersonality quizzesAdorable odd animalsAnd more!This book is perfect for fans of Weird B

Did you know that a grizzly bear’s bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball? Or that a breed of dog yodels instead of barking? How about that wombat poop is cube-shaped?Bursting with fascinating, fun-tastic facts, this treasure trove of all things animals leaves no habitat unexplored or unusual animal ability unmentioned! Ever wonder how smart a chicken is? Why a tiny island is home to thousands of venomous snakes? What sound a rhino makes when it’s happy? Find these answers and 4,997 more in this captivating and colorful collection!Featuring vibrant photography and a bold, eye-catching design, this treasure trove is perfect for both the casual browser and the truly fact-obsessed!Complete your collection with:5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 25,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3

The seventh book in this gut-busting, fan-favorite series delivers 300 new laugh-out-loud knock-knocks, puns, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more!Hilarious jokes paired with colorful, silly animal photos are sure to tickle the funny bones of kid comedians everywhere. Plus, the portable size is perfect for throwing in a backpack or tossing in the car for guffaws on the go.Complete the collection with these other humor books from National Geographic Kids: Just Joking 1-6, Just Joking LOL, Just Joking Sidesplitters, Just Joking Dogs, Just Joking Science ... and more!

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Do you LOVE your birthday and never want it to end? Keep the party spirit pumping all year with this mind-boggling book!Did you know that on each birthday, you are 31,536,000 seconds older than you were on your last birthday?Or that the winner at the world birthday-cake-eating championship ate 14.5 pounds of cake in just under eight minutes?How about that you likely share your birthday with about 20.8 million other people around the globe?Unwrap 300 wacky facts and pictures showcasing the hilarious history, crazy coincidences, awesome astrological beliefs, and surprising statistics behind birthdays. You’ll be blown away by the world’s craziest cakes, most elaborate decorations, and most grandiose gifts to ever commemorate a year in the life.Whether you’re celebrating your own birthday, looking for the perfect present, or just love wacky trivia, this fact-packed, fun-filled book takes the cake!Complete your collection with other Weird But True! fan favorites:Weird But True! AnimalsWeird

Did you know that Montana’s Grasshopper Glacier is filled with millions of frozen locusts that got caught in a storm more than 300 million years ago? Or that gneiss is one of the world’s oldest rock forms? One sample from Canada is more than FOUR BILLION years old! In this latest single-subject Weird But True! book, readers will have a blast discovering that there’s a lot more to rocks and minerals than meets the eye.This book is perfect for budding geologists or any kid who likes to get to the bottom of things, such as how volcanoes work or the difference between fool’s gold and actual gold. Prepare to be dazzled by our rockin’ world! Also includes: ·Profiles of “Rock Stars” (what we like to call famous geologists!) ·Breathtaking images of awesome rock formations in national parks from around the globe (from Arches National Park to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar and more!) ·Fascinating stats and facts!

Before there was Barack Obama, before there was Kamala Harris, there was Fighting Shirley Chisholm. Running for President chronicles the life of Shirley Chisholm, a woman of matchless integrity and great dignity who had a passion for social justice. Chisolm was the first black woman to seek presidential nomination from a major party when she announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination in 1972. Back in 1968, she had become the first black woman elected to the US House of Representatives. A daughter of Barbadian immigrants, Chisholm developed her political chops in Brooklyn in the 1950s and went on to become the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. This "pepper pot," as she was known, was not afraid to speak up for what she thought was right. While fighting for a better life for her constituents in New York's 12th Congressional District, Chisholm routinely fought against sexism and racism in her own life and defied the norms of

Learn all about hedgehogs in this engaging Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 150 books from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series.Packed with beautiful and engaging photos