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This new updated and expanded edition of 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled into one treasure trove of fascinating facts on super, sensational topics that kids love. Who knew that there were so many sweet things to learn about chocolate or that a dozen delicious details about peanut butter would show up on a page with a few splotches of jelly to whet our appetites?

Keep turning and a terrifyingly toothy shark tells you all about himself, while other spreads lay out tons of tips on toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and reptiles, sports and spies, wacky words, and so much more! A visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, tipping, expanding and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design, this book will satisfy both the casual browser and the truly fact obsessed. 

Filled with beautiful imagery of wildlife and landscapes from all 63 U.S. national parks, this Art of Coloring book from National Geographic is the perfect creative escape and a great gift for nature enthusiasts, hikers, explorers, and more!

Fully updated and revised-with 100 brand new excursions, this 2nd edition of The 10 Best of Everything National Parks is an idea-filled guidebook that highlights top-tier adventures across the U.S. National Park System.

From the years of design and manufacturing through launch and deployment to the extraordinary images and the new science they inform, Infinite Cosmos showcases the revelations coming from the James Webb Space Telescope. It features the sharpest planetary vistas and the deepest views of the cosmos humankind has ever seen.

Travel back in time to unlock the secrets of the dinosaurs with these 12 fascinating true tales of prehistoric life. Join National Geographic on an expedition into the past to explore kids' favorite topic: dinosaurs! These dino-mite true tales are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for story time, bedtime, or anytime.

Big Words for Little Astronauts: The Stellar Dictionary Every Space Explorer Needs is a stunningly illustrated picture book jam-packed with fascinating information and a galactic glossary that will inspire budding astronauts to shoot for the stars!

In this one-of-a-kind illustrated collection from National Geographic, discover 100 after-dark adventures around the world. From kayaking Puerto Rico's bioluminescent bay to performing Mass in Caribbean Carnivals to chasing the aurora borealis in Canada's northern provinces, 100 Nights of a Lifetime will get you excited about your next vacation.

Art and photography lovers will gain a new perspective on life with this gorgeous gift-able volume. From National Geographic comes World From Above, showcasing more than 200 images from on high, made by the world's most innovative photographers.

Perfect for budding astronomers, this National Geographic Kids book is an ideal introduction to the out-of-this-world discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope, full of the mind-blowing images that have captured the imagination of millions!
 

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.

Perfect for cuddle time, bedtime or any time, National Geographic Kids 5-Minute Baby Animal Stories is a collection of quick little stories that are sure to create great, big delight for your child. Accompanied by full color photos, it features sweet true stories about baby manatee and baby wombat rescues, how panda cubs, penguin chicks and other animal babies grow up and more. Destined to be enjoyed over and over again, this nonfiction treasure will engage and enchant your favorite baby of all.

This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and more.  More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. 

Design a truly unique vacation with 100 intriguing alternatives to more predictable, expensive and overcrowded destinations. These days, many of the world's most beloved places have become expensive and overcrowded, making their celebrated allure that much harder to enjoy. National Geographic's Here Not There helps you create a more robust, off-the-beaten path vacation by revealing 100 alternative destinations to the standard travel playbook—as well as expert tips on when to visit, where to eat, what to see and where to stay. Both surprising and inspiring, Here Not There offers readers a chance to think beyond our typical borders and discover undreamed-of destinations.

This inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the vineyards of New Zealand to the peaks of Patagonia.

The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. This imaginative, wonderfully illustrated book has received accolades from School Library Journal, the California Reading Association, and the Association for Library Services to Children.

The second edition of this lavishly illustrated travel planner is fully updated and revised with 500 of the world's most memorable driving experiences, including more than 20 new drives. From legendary Highway 1 in California to Japan's famous Irohazaka Winding Road, this ultimate travel guide includes routes through spectacular landscapes, ideas for quick getaways, leisurely journeys and side trips, plus full-color maps and revelations of secret worlds beyond Google Maps.

Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's legendary travel writers, Drives of a Lifetime spans the globe to reveal the best celebrated and lesser-known road trips on the planet. Some are legendary long-distance odysseys; others are easy day trips close to home, taking you down charming local byways. All will inspire you to pack up the car and hit the road.

50 States, 1,000 Eats : Where to Go, When to Go, What to Eat, What to Drink is a dazzling culinary guide that reveals the tastiest treats and best food experiences across all 50 states (and Canada), featuring thousands of expert travel tips and hundreds of mouthwatering images from National Geographic.

This first-of-its-kind travel guide, Out in the World explores inclusive destinations around the globe where LGBTQIA travelers and their allies can have an uncensored and memorable vacation experience.

From the deep forests of the Canadian Northwest to the red-rock deserts of the American Southwest to the Florida Everglades, North America offers myriad opportunities for hiking, camping, trekking and simply enjoying the abundance of the natural world. This opulent volume highlights 41 spectacular wilderness locations. Discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River. Gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska's Tongass National Forest and more. Bursting with information and lyricism, this beautiful book will inspire all who have journeyed into the wild – and intrigue those who dream of it still.

The map experts at National Geographic bring you a new atlas that captures our world with completely updated maps, stats, and fun facts—the perfect reference for curious kids and students. Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the sixth edition of this acclaimed atlas.