"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package--and this little book is an animal nerd's dream! Meet animals of all kinds--from sharks and moles to orangutans and okapis-- in this quirky, jam-packed original from National Geographic Kids. If you thought you were brainy, take a look at the incredible critters in this book. Inside, you'll find a spider that spends its whole life in a bubble and birds that build nests so big, they're like avian apartment...

"Guide to training a cat for kids, based on scientific information about felines"--

Some are see-through. Some are poisonous. Some are totally slimy and sticky. Let's face it, frogs are so cool! In this hilarious and absolutely ribbit-ing series from National Geographic Kids, your favorite cool creatures get their turn at center stage! With awesome action shots, fierce froggy facts, and wicked wit, So cool! is the must-own collectible series for every animal lover!

"Science experiments for children that help them learn to solve problems"--

"Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own backyard. Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, readers will...

"Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts--Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they...

Learn all about these large and majestic ocean-dwelling mammals, from humpback whales to blue whales to belugas! This early reader is full of information about whales from around the world and covers where they live, what they eat, how they stay safe, and more.

"A picture book about unity for people around the world"--

Zebras are one of Africa's most interesting animals, and in this pre-reader, young readers will learn all about where they live, what they eat, and how they survive in the herd. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping them make connections...

Brain Candy books take a novel approach to learning by serving up an appetizing assortment of facts and numbers, then diving deeper into each topic. "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...