Tag Archives: National Geographic Kids

THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF AFRICAN ANIMALS Blog Tour

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to the Ultimate Book of African Animals Blog Tour! Looking to get away? Spend the week on a virtual safari with Emmy Award-Winning Filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert as your guides! Featuring exclusive excerpts from their latest title, Ultimate … Continue reading →

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Weird but True! OCEAN

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

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 … Continue reading →

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ALMANAC 2022

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

We’re not quite through the first half of 2021, but already the number one best selling kids almanac is yours to savor in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2022. It’s a curl up in the bed kind of book or one … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Summer Reading from Nat Geo Kids!

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Summer is right at our doorstep with pools opening and trips planned. Let’s not forget reading. It’s a life long skill not to forget when away from the classroom and homework. Reluctant readers and anyone else interested in hacks and … Continue reading →

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TOP SECRET

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

National Geographic KIDS and authors’ Crispin Boyer & Suzanne Zimbler hit the mark with this new title. I was fascinated throughout the 192 pages. The hardback is one of those hard to put down books you’ll be going back to … Continue reading →

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BENEATH THE WAVES

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Happy Earth Day! What better way to recognize this important date than by introducing a new book from National Geographic KIDS. Beneath the Waves is a true celebration of our most precious resource. The ocean is full of mystery and … Continue reading →

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KIDS vs. PLASTIC

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Plastic is everywhere, but where it eventually ends up is a huge world problem. Unique solutions are being created by individuals. More often than not, it is our youth leading way in solving this crisis. National Geographic for the past … Continue reading →

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THE COOLEST STUFF ON EARTH

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

This big, bright and photo-packed gift-worthy book digs into the details behind our planet’s most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals. . Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That … Continue reading →

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BRAIN CANDY 2

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

In 2019 I featured the first BRAIN CANDY book for kids. I’m a kid at heart because this big adult also enjoyed the fun format filled with facts. I was happy to see a second book in the series released … Continue reading →

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NERDlet: ANIMALS

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

New series alert! Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package–and this little book is an animal nerd’s dream!In this little animal “Nerdlet” you’ll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing creatures in the animal kingdom–and what makes them so complex. … Continue reading →

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