It’s back-to-school week in my neck of the woods (can you believe it???) and that means new friends and predictably, a steady stream of birthday invites from your kids' new classmates. I am now the mom of an 8th grader and 9th grader. Welcome to the "fly by" years my friends. My kids love the newness of the new school year. New classes, new teachers and new friends.
National Geographic wants to help my readers with some educational yet fun reading for your kids as they set out on their new adventure to their new school year, new friends and new memories.
They put books out all the time and this pack of books may be my favorite so far.
* National Geographic Kids Almanac 2019 (ages
8-12, $14.99) is the best selling almanac for kids on the
planet!! Kids love it because its curated and created just for
kids and it's packed with incredible photos; tons of fun facts, crafts, and
activities; and fascinating features about animals, science, nature,
technology, and more. New features include an updated "Fun and Games"
chapter filled with all-new games, jokes, and comics; all new weird-but-true
facts; "19 Facts for 2019" feature in every chapter; updated
reference material; and cool stuff on topics today's curious kids care about. Plus This
year’s Almanac Challenge 2019 — Lions Forever!
-- encourages kids to get involved and make a difference. The
focus is on highlighting the threats lions face and the importance of saving
them. Kids are encouraged to visit natgeokids.com/almanac to
create a lion poster and send a message with their entry about why
they feel lions must be saved. Winner will receive a $500 cash prize!
* Awesome 8 Epic (ages 8-12, $12.99) Want to know the
who/what/where of the coolest stuff on the planet? Count down with this fun
picture list book, featuring the 8 most awesome things in over 50 fun
categories that are absolutely epic! Stunning photographs
illustrate the countdowns that include such engaging topics as Most Ancient
Mysteries, Amazing Mazes to Get Lost In, Seriously Cool Space Sensations, Most
Mighty Miniatures, Funkiest Food Mash-ups, Most Fabulous Fairy Tale Fashion
Pieces, Most Clever Creatures, Highest Altitude Adventures, and so much more.
* Real or Fake? 3 (ages 8-12, $7.99) Can you detect a hoax from
the real deal? See right through photo trickery? Spot the phony logic in a
story in seconds? Kids put their sleuthing skills to work in this riotously fun
book to see if they can find the truth behind bizarre stories, faulty facts,
iffy lists, news headlines, and more. Check the Fib-o-Meter to find out!
Complete with incredible photos and quirky collage art, this is another Nat Geo
Kids book you have to read to believe...or disbelieve!
* Extreme Records (ages 9-12, $14.99) Get
ready to go the the extreme — it’s time to set the record straight! This book
explores the most out-there records the world has to offer — from the tallest
mountain to the deepest cave, from the smallest drone to the fastest trains
from the the most dangerous thing underfoot to the most dangerous jobs around
and from the oddest ancient creatures to the tinniest, deadliest and most
extreme animals on Earth. In every chapter check out Case Studies,
Spotlights and Creature Features; watch two extremes go head to head in
"SmackDown Central” read all-out long-ago extremes in “Blast From
the Past.” At the end of each chapter it’s all about fun and games: rank the
extremes you read about, do some myth-busting and even try out a delicious ice
cream recipe!
* Little Kids First Big Book of Why 2 (ages 4-8, $14.99) Following up on the
best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in
the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless
"Why?" questions preschoolers love to ask! This charming
reference book answers some of kids' most burning "Why?" questions.
More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring
answers to questions like "Why do dogs sniff everything?" "Why
do I burp?" and "Why is ocean water salty?" This book inspires
kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
And, no gift is complete without a birthday card!:
National Geographic Kids Birthday Cards (ages 4-9,
$9.99) Make birthdays magical with this book, filled with creative
activities, cool tips, amazing photos and 30 cool pull-out birthday postcards.
Precious
animal photos paired with heartfelt and funny (and pun-ny!) captions help kids
celebrate that most special of days. Each card also leaves plenty of room for
kids to craft their own messages to show friends and family how much they care.
Content includes tips and tricks for writing fun and friendly birthday notes
and being a good guest, as well as cute creature pictures to spread that warm,
fuzzy feeling far and wide.
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Disclaimer: I received complimentary products for this review. No monetary compensation was offered. All opinions are my own.
I’m most most excited about Awesome 8 Epic for my granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteI'm most excited about the Awesome 8 Epic book. Thanks.
ReplyDeletepartymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
"Which book are you most excited about?" I am excited about all of these, because National Geographic books are great, but I am certainly intrigued by "Extreme Records"!
ReplyDeleteI am excited about the birthday cards book.
ReplyDeleteI am most excited about the book Birthday cards as my grandson loves dogs.
ReplyDeleteexcited about the book-Little Kids First Big Book of Why 2
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Oh they all look so good, but I think our favorite would be the Kids Almanac 2019! It would be so fun to read one fact each night as we read our books before bedtime!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited about the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2019
ReplyDeleteExcited about the birthday cards book.
ReplyDeleteI am most excited by the Real or Fake Book #3, looks like a fun read for my daughter, she just loves these National Geographic books! Thanks so very much for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI'm most excited about Real or Fake.
ReplyDeleteI am excited about the Awesome 8 Epic book
ReplyDeleteLittle KIDS FIRST BIG BOOK OF WHY 2 - Our youngest family member always asks WHY?
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