Posted on October 5, 2021 in Giveaways
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Ultimate Book of African
Animals by Emmy Award-Winning Filmmakers Beverly and Dereck
Joubert (ages 8-12, hardcover)
Ready for an
adventure of a lifetime? With National Geographic photographer-filmmaker duo Beverly and
Dereck Joubert as their guides, readers are transported to the
plains of the Serengeti, the sands of the Sahara and the shaded nooks of
the rainforest. Dereck and Beverly are eight-time Emmy award-winning
filmmakers, National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence and wildlife
conservationists who have been filming, researching and exploring Africa
for over 35 years. By sharing their stories of life on safari and
Beverly’s jaw-dropping photography, this dynamic duo gives the reader
unique, behind-the-lens access to Africa’s wildlife, how they live, play
and hunt and how they have adapted to their wild, one-of-a-kind
environments. A big, beautiful guide to animals that roar, race and
“totally rule,” this gift-worthy book is overflowing with facts, stats and
photos of animals of all behaviors, shapes and sizes — including the tiny
bombardier beetle, the sneaky desert viper, mischievous monkeys, elusive
Ethiopian wolves, as well as fan favorites like lions, elephants, cheetahs,
zebras, giraffes, hippos, gorillas, rhinos, and so many more.
Zeus the Mighty Series: The Trials of
Hairy-Clees (ages 8-12, hardcover)
“A treat for
proto–Percy Jackson fans.” — Kirkus Reviews
Welcome to Mount Olympus, a pet supply and rescue center that sits
high on a hill in Athens, Georgia. The overconfident hamster Zeus, wise cat
Athena, and other rescued pets live there under the watchful eye of their
caretaker, Artie, who’s obsessed with Greek mythology. The pets overhear
her favorite podcast, Greeking Out, and believe themselves to be the actual
megastars of mythology! Get ready to laugh, cheer, and learn with Zeus and
his minions in their rollicking romps through Greek mythology and
unforgettable adventures. Check out the Zeus the Mighty website for books,
fun printables, games, fun Greek facts and episodes of the real life
Greeking Out podcast.
Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks,
Minerals and Shells (ages 4-8, hardcover) – This new addition
to the wildly popular Little Kids First Big Book series introduces a
fascinating variety of Earth’s rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and
shells — from granite to gold, marble to malachite, and conchs to clams.
Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference
between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art,
architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore
seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with
more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this
colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant’s
Causeway and human-built structures like the Great Wall of China. Filled
with fun facts, this book is designed for interactive learning, the Little
Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals, and Shells.
National Geographic Kids Almanac
2022 (ages 8-12, paperback) – The number one selling kids
almanac on the planet!
“…this
gathering of upbeat, vividly illustrated, browser-friendly dips into topics
ranging from black holes to blue-footed boobies to Bolivian street food is
hard to put down, and the pop quizzes and research guides at each chapter’s
end will give studious sorts a leg up, too.” – Kirkus
The latest installment of the New York Times
best-selling almanac features amazing animal stories, explorer profiles,
and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more of the
incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges for curious kids
who want to learn all about the world and everything that’s in it.
Tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about
animals, science, nature, technology, conservation help kids keep up with
our quickly changing world and is why this is the number one selling kids
almanac on the planet. There’s a whole chapter full of fun and games,
including activities, jokes, and comics and the colorful compilation also
includes an Almanac Challenge 2022 — which
inspires kids to reduce their plastic waste.
NG Kids World Atlas 6th
Edition (ages 10+, hardcover)
“No one does maps or atlases with as much panache and knowledge
as National Geographic” – Washington Post
This Fall, the map experts at National Geographic debuts the sixth
edition of their Kids World Atlas — the perfect reference for kids to
learn about lands close to home or oceans away. This title is an
authoritative and well-designed with completely updated maps, stats, and
facts about the people, places, trends, and developments of our
world. Highlights include the latest geographic and political
information, a new map on global migration that introduces kids to the
movement of people around the world, new graphics that present facts in an
easy-to-read format, a place-name index with more than 3,000 locations,
colorful photography that shows the beauty and diversity of our world and
more than 120 maps, each one telling a story. Now more than
ever, kids need to understand the world from a global perspective — this
is an invaluable resource for using in the classroom or reading at
home.
NG Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to
Everything (ages 8-12, hardcover, 192 pgs) – The concept is
simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in
fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter.
What’s on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section’s got you
covered. What’s in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn’t Earth just
float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics
ranging from silly to serious, this book has the expert information kids
need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep them digging for
answers.