National Geographic kids
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Volcano!
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
The creators of National Geographic Kids, the nation's most popular kids' magazine, present: 300 wacky, wild, mind-bending facts about everything on Earth and beyond ; animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, weather, and more; trivia that will wow your family and friends.
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1862, Fredericksburg: a new look at a bitter Civil War battle
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Author
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Tells the story of the discovery of Lyuba, a perfectly preserved baby mammoth discovered along a river in Siberia 31,000 years after her birth, and offers a glimpse into her prehistoric world.
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Everything big cats: pictures to purr about and info to make you roar!
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Monsters of the deep
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National geographic kids awesome animals
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Rocks and minerals: dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world
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Ultimate weird but true
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125 true stories of amazing animals: inspiring tales of animal friendship & four-legged heroes, plus crazy animal antics
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That's gross!
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Weather: facts, photos, and fun that will blow you away
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Weird but true!: stupid criminals : 150 brainless baddies busted, plus wacky facts
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First big book of the ocean
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Just joking 3: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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Just joking 4: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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Ye olde weird but true: 300 outrageous facts from history
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125 true stories of amazing pets: inspiring tales of animal friendship and four-legged heroes, plus crazy animal antics
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5,000 awesome facts (about everything!) 2
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Animal stories: heartwarming true tales from the animal kingdom
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Frogs
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Hang on, monkey!
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Jump, pup!
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Just joking 5: 300 hilarious jokes about everything, including tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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My medieval adventure
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My pet adventure
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Parrot genius: and more true stories of amazing animal talents
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Penguins
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Quiz whiz 4: 1,000 super fun mind-bending totally awesome trivia questions
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Robots
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Snow leopards
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
Description
American soldier J. Robert Conroy befriended a stray dog while training to fight in WWI. They bonded so closely that Conroy smuggled him to Europe, where Stubby accompanied Conroy's regiment on the Western Front.
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Swim, fish!: explore the coral reef
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Swing sloth!: explore the rain forest
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Provides background information and instructions for fifty science projects involving plants, insects, microbes, human behavior, animals, water, physics, machinery, and other topics, and suggests further ideas to pursue.
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Weird but true!: ripped from the headlines 2: real-life stories you have to read to believe
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Inside this book, you'll find 1,000 facts about specific passages or text in the Bible as well as facts about things that happened during biblical times. The translation ... used to compile the content ... is the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible (NRSV)"--Foreword.
52) 125 cute animals
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Meet the cutest critters on the planet, including animals you never knew existed, and some so ugly, they're cute"--Cover.
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Animal records: the biggest, fastest, weirdest, tiniest, slowest, and deadliest creatures on the planet
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Baby animals
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55) By the numbers
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Presents number-related facts, including the world's tallest roller coaster, the weight of Blackbeard's pirate ship, the world's largest butterfly, the deepest part of the ocean, and the number of languages spoken around the world.
56) Clouds
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Explains how clouds form and profiles different varieties while outlining a range of outdoor-themed activities.
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Dirtmeister's nitty gritty planet Earth: all about rocks, minerals, fossils, earthquakes, volcanoes, and even dirt!
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Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. Using food as our tools (or ingredients!) curious kids become saucy scientists that measure, weigh, combine, and craft their way through the kitchen. Discover dozens of thoroughly-tested, fun, edible experiments, sprinkled with helpful photos, diagrams, scientific facts, sub-experiments, and more. And the best news is when all the mad-science is done, you're invited to...
59) Everything space
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Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
Description
"Get ready to blast off into space to explore planets, stars, and beyond! This fun book will pull you in like gravity, full of fun facts, reports from explorers, maps and infographics, and more than 100 pictures."-- provided by publisher.
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Everything Vikings
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Extreme planet: Carsten Peter's adventures in volcanoes, caves, canyons, deserts, and beyond!
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A friend for Lakota: the incredible true story of a wolf who braved bullying
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Koalas
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book...
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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"Read amazing stories about Martin Luther King, Jr., Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Gandhi, and many other fascinating and inspiring people from all over the world. These colorful and kid-friendly pages introduce younger readers to more than 50 people and their interesting lives,"--page [4] of cover.
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Myths busted! 3: just when you thought you knew what you knew
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Nighttime
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"A latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series serves up tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of food! Step up to the plate to get 100 percent new content, with 300 more of the amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--Publisher.
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What in the world?: look again
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When fish got feet, when bugs were big, & when dinos dawned: a cartoon prehistory of life on Earth
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Xtreme illusions 2
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"More fun than a barrel of monkeys and more interesting than reality TV-- this brain candy-filled book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: royalty, gravity, bioluminescence, sloths, wildfires, bubblegum, cars, breakfast, aliens, you name it! It's a fantastic, fact-filled edition with all-new info on hundreds of topics, and the same great design that captures kids' attention and keeps them yearning for more."-- provided...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"More fun than a barrel of monkeys and more interesting than reality TV-- this brain candy-filled book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: royalty, gravity, bioluminescence, sloths, wildfires, bubblegum, cars, breakfast, aliens, you name it! It's a fantastic, fact-filled edition with all-new info on hundreds of topics, and the same great design that captures kids' attention and keeps them yearning for more."-- provided...
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Awesome 8: over 50 picture-packed, top 8 lists
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Deep sea challenge
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Dolphins
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Just joking: cats
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Little kids first big book of birds
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Mars: the red planet
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Mastermind: over 100 games, tests, and puzzles to unleash your inner genius
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Night sky: Find adventure! Go outside! Have fun! Be a backyard stargazer!
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Ocean animals: who's who in the deep blue
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Reptiles & amphibians
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90) Rocks & minerals
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A fact-filled guide to common rocks and minerals includes each mineral's chemical formula, where it can be naturally found, and activities to help explore different proerties of rocks and minerals.
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Tigers
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A tree grows up
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Fromtsunamisandseaturtlestoriptidesandreefs,learnallaboutthe creatures,science, and ecology of ouroceans,whichcovermoreoftheplanetthan allthecontinents andare justas important! Travelthroughallpartsoftheocean tolearnhow itaffectsof ourworld, includingstorms andclimate. Amazingfacts,photos,illustrations,anddiagramsarefoundthroughoutthis book,along with conservationtips,weird-but-truefacts,andaminioceanatlas. Challenges tothe healthof our ocean anditscreaturesarealsopresentedalong...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Everything has its weird side -- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series! With the Olympics on the way, discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports!
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to be grossed out--in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--
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Just joking gross: 300 hilarious and disgusting jokes, tongue twisters, riddles, and more!
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Weird but true! Human body.: 300 outrageous facts about your awesome anatomy
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What would happen?: serious answers to silly questions
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Zombie alert! Meet the real-life monsters of the animal kingdom and explore the gory, gross, and creepy behaviors these creatures have honed in order to survive. Do monsters really exist? Find out for yourself in this fun-filled book, featuring some real-life wonders of nature: zombifying parasites, bloodsucking vampires, aliens, sea beasts, ghosts, and more. Discover more than 50 creatures with unusual talents, find out what makes each animal tick,...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Learn about science with the most faithful lab partner you'll ever have -- your dog! Discover how your canine companion thinks, moves, drinks, stays warm, gets clean, cools off, and more. Have fun with 22 safe and pup-friendly activities that let you work alongside your dog to discover what makes him tick. Learn to take your dog's pulse and find out how much blood is pumping through his body. Find out if your dog hears things you can't by making a...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The special bond between a mother leopard and her cub is illuminated in this heartwarming coming-of-age story set in Botswana's lush Okavango Delta. Stunning photographs from a legendary duo of National Geographic explorers are sure to captivate young readers and raise awareness about this amazing species and the threats leopards face. The little leopard Legadema has to learn to find her place in a big, big world. When the cub was born during a fantastic...
109) Guide to genealogy
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Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"What does your family tree look like? Where do its roots lead? Are you related to royalty? Start your very own journey and find out with this activity-packed guide to genealogy! This lively guide will get you started on researching your family's past and let you in on the newest and most up-to-date technology for genealogy research. Get tips on how to interview family members, create a family tree, and much more. Fun facts, lists, and sidebars offer...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In the follow-up to the hit book Bet You Didn't Know, you'll discover even more incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to stun your friends and wow your teachers! Did you know that scallops have dozens of tiny blue eyes? That glass can form when lightning strikes sand? Or that Formula 1 race cars could theoretically drive upside down at superhigh speeds? There's a lot to know, and we bet you'll have fun learning it all in the second book in this...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Unwrap 500 fascinating knowledge nuggets about all kinds of topics to boost your brainpower in this yummy little fact book. Let's start with a million. A million days ago, the first Olympics took place in ancient Greece. If you live a million hours, you'll be 114 years old. And how many ants equal the weight of one average human? That's right, a million. Open the candy cover and take a deep and delicious dive into numbers, fun facts, and cool trivia...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Unleash the power of science! Have fun with 22 safe and cat-friendly activities that let you work alongside your cat to discover what makes her tick. Learn how catnip affects your kitty and how she can see so well in the dark. Find out what kind of toys your cat loves by making a feather flyer. How does your cat balance so well and always land on all fours? Each activity is paired with step-by-step instructions, clear and interesting scientific explanations,...
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Funny animals: critter comedians, punny pets, and hilarious hijinks
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Unwrap even more tantalizing tidbits about all kinds of topics to boost your brainpower in the second yummy little fact book. So you know that the speed of light is fast: 229,792,458 miles per second. But what does that really mean? It means that at the speed of light, you could reach the moon in 1.3 seconds. How long to travel to the sun? Just 8 minutes. And in 4.6 hours, you could reach Pluto at 4.6 billion miles away! If you like seeing far-out...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the most outrageous aspects of the deep blue---from record-breaking depths to towering tsunamis, underwater giants to tiny sea creatures--along with ocean conservation challenges and what you can do to help. Dive into a world of aquatic mystery in this action-packed combination of science and adventure. Famed National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle leads readers on an in-depth tour of life beneath the waves. Come face-to-face with whales...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Grab your soccer ball and calculator and get ready to delve into the numbers and math behind the world's most popular sport. Whether you call it soccer or football, "the beautiful game" wouldn't be the popular game it is without numbers. From the clock counting up the seconds to positioning your feet at the right angle for the perfect dribble, this book reveals the ways digits and math are part of the game. Read about soccer greats from all over...
119) Just joking dogs
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"You'll howl with laughter at the latest Just Joking, all about the goofiest and most beloved pets around--dogs! Jam-packed with hilarious jokes, pup-tastic puns, tongue twisters, pooch portraits, funny photography, plus 10 profiles of real-life dog celebrities. Just Joking is a hit with budding comedians and kids who love to laugh. And this next installment in the series is just as doggone hilarious. With all kinds of pups--from the biggest, grandest...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Jam-packed with surprising information about plastic's effect on the environment, plus loads of practical ways kids can cut down on their plastic footprint, this is the kids guide to being part of the pollution solution! It's in your toothbrush ... your clothes ... your earbuds. Chances are, you're touching it right now. We're talking about plastic! Plastic is absolutely everywhere and in practically everything we touch, from pens to water bottles...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them"--
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Pets are more than just our animal besties. They're totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you'll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match...
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Elephants have thick skin, but just how thick? Turns out it's 50 times thicker than human skin and can add as much as 2,000 pounds (900kg) to the weight of this massive animal! Earth's smaller animals offer some sweet surprises, too. Hop on a honeybee to discover just how hardworking these fast-flying insects are. They beat their wings 200 times a second as they fly about. And no wonder they're so busy--they need to pollinate two million flowers...