Tag Archives: National Geographic Kids

CAT SCIENCE UNLEASHED

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

Last year I featured a review of DOG SCIENCE UNLEASHED, using my own dog for the series of fun and revealing experiments. This new companion title is devoted to our feline friends. I currently don’t have a cat, but the … Continue reading →

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BRAIN GAMES-MIGHTY BOOK OF MIND BENDERS

Posted on September 4, 2019 by

Chock-full of puzzles, optical illusions, cranial challenges, and information on the latest research in neuroscience, this awesome activity book helps you discover even more about your amazing brain! It’s kid-friendly fun, based on the National Geographic hit television show, Brain … Continue reading →

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STUDENT WORLD ATLAS

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

National Geographic continues to lead the way in this newest edition of the Student World Atlas. Get a hold of one when your child starts middle school. They’ll have a useful resource that can take them right through high school … Continue reading →

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CAPTAIN AQUATICA’S AWESOME OCEAN

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

Take to the seas with marine conservationist and shark researcher Captain Aquatica and her hammerhead shark sidekick, Fin, to explore the ocean’s wettest and wildest depths and get the latest facts from the field! Scientist Jessica Cramp illuminates her work … Continue reading →

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THIS BOOK IS CUTE

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

This Book Is Cute! The Soft and Squishy Science and Culture of “Aww” by Sarah Wassner Flynn  Ever wonder why some creatures just make you want to cuddle them? Those adorable big eyes. Those floppy ears! And that soft velvety fur. Welcome … Continue reading →

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UNDAUNTED

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

As a young scientist, Birute Mary Galdikas had a mission: to find and study the elusive orangutans of Borneo’s rain forest to help protect this amazing and elusive species.  Award-winning author Anita Silvey explores the life and legacy of this … Continue reading →

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ALMANAC 2020

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

National Geographic Kids celebrates the 10th anniversary of this iconic series with a 2020 edition sure to fill those long summer days. Eleven eye-popping chapters are filled with games, resources, cool technology, and humor. Readers will also find interviews with … Continue reading →

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