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Weird But True

Based on the hugely popular quirky, fun facts that many readers of National Geographic Kids magazine turn to first, this easy-to-browse book with wacky trivia and lively art is sure to give young readers hours of fun.

1 issue / $6.95 US
Curious George’s First Day of School

Brought to life over sixty years ago by Margret and H.A. Rey, Curious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions of children all over the world. Along with his friends, George has had many fun adventures. Now you can listen and learn with Curious George and his friends too!

1 issue / $9.95 US
Apples for Everyone

In this beautifully produced book for young children from the Picture the Seasons series, apples are more than just fruit, they are symbolic of everything fall.

1 issue / $5.95 US
Girls Are Not Chicks Coloring Book

Truly fun for all ages, this unique coloring book subversively and playfully examines the female gender stereotypes that pervade daily life. Deconstructing the homogeneity of gender expression has never been so colorful.

1 issue / $8.00 US

Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities

Featuring 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Isaac Newton developed, this illuminating guide paints a rich portrait of the brilliant and complex man and provides young readers with a hands-on understanding of astronomy, physics, and mathematics.

1 issue / $11.95 US
City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction

Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

1 issue / $10.99 US
Two Sides and What's In Between

There are two sides to a piece of paper, but is there anything in between?

There are two sides to a piece of paper, but is there anything in between? My thoughts begin to wander.
I rushed off to bed because I was still awake and Mommy was beginning to lose her temper. Before I knew it I was asleep... but what happened to me that night, was that a dream...or...?
We all look at things differently.
Welcome to the fantasy world of Kou Jiroh and Atsuko Minato!
(This book is for primary school children)

1 issue / $3.60 US
Living with Cancer: The Ultimate Teen Guide

Cancer hits hard at any age, but it is especially challenging for teens who must battle their disease while negotiating the tricky terrain of adolescence. This book explores the range of challenges cancer places on both teens who have cancer and teens whohave friends or family members with cancer. Thornton follows cancer's devastating path through a teen's life from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, with special attention to how cancer can affect relations with friends and family, and its impact on school life. Living with Cancer explores the toll cancer can take on self image and looks at how teens facing cancer have found a sense of balance and control. Each chapter takes advantage of expert knowledge and new information that is continually coming to light, but the bulk of the book is made up of narratives shared by teens whose lives have been changed by cancer. This book will prove immensely useful for teens who are facing cancer, as well as friends and family members who want to understand and support them.

1 issue / $40.00 US

Still More Stories from Grandma's Attic

Arleta Richardson’s beloved Grandma’s Attic Series returns with Still More Stories from Grandma’s Attic and Treasures from Grandma's Attic, the third and fourth books in the refreshed classic collection for girls 8 to 12. These tales recount humorous and poignant memories from Grandma Mabel’s childhood. Combining the warmth and spirit of Little House on the Prairie with a Christian focus, these books transport readers back to a simpler time to learn lessons surprisingly relevant in today’s world.

1 issue / $6.99 US
Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World

From butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid.

1 issue / $9.95 US
Colonial Food

An introduction to colonial eating habits, this historical reference looks at the new foods the colonists discovered when they came to America, the help that they received from friendly Native Americans in growing crops, and how both the colonists and the Native Americans collected enough food to survive.

1 issue / $6.95 US
Magickeepers: The Eternal Hourglass

Nick Rostov's life is borderline embarrassing. His dad is well known as the worst magician in Las Vegas. Nick hasn't had a real friend in years. And his report card is not good at all. One F. Two Cs. One B-minus. And an A. In Health. But on Nick's thirteenth birthday his life changes forever. Awaking on the top floor of the world famous Winter Palace Hotel and Casino, he meets, for the fi rst time, his extended family. A family gifted with the power of magic, real magic, exiled from their native Russia, they now hide in plain sight among the neon lights of the Casino. All members of the family are powerful magicians, but Nick is unique. Nick has the sight—the ability to see into the past. His gift is the only way to unravel the mystery of the Eternal Hourglass, a magic artifact so strong it can even stop time. But the family's enemies will stop at nothing to get it. Nick knows that he is in for the adventure of a lifetime… if he survives.

1 issue / $14.99 US

Nat Geo Wild Animal Atlas

Captivating critters, eye-grabbing pictures, weird and freaky facts—what better way for kids to learn geography! In this child-friendly atlas, stunning animal photos combine with colorful, easily accessible maps to teach young readers about geography through the wild creatures that fascinate them. Each world region includes a "spotlight" on animals in the area. Thematic spreads deliver the facts about habitats, endangered species, and more. Careful research and all-around kid appeal make this a must-have children’s atlas for home and school.

1 issue / $15.95 US
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construct hc

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.

1 issue / $12.99 US
Abraham Lincoln for Kids: His Life and Times with 21 Activities

Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln’s life and details the events of his era.

1 issue / $11.95 US
Deserts

Examining this growing biome, this guide shows that the desert is more than just a giant sandbox. Discussing desertification and how environmental change—such as ranching, overdevelopment, and cactus collection—in this area can threaten life outside the desert, this resource instructs students on the need to treat the desert with care.

1 issue / $6.95 US

Magickeepers: The Pyramid of Souls

1 issue / $12.99 US
How to Get Rich in the Texas Cattle Drive

How to Get Rich on a Texas Cattle Drive follows the adventures of a 15-year-old cowhand on the famous Chisholm Trail through Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, as he battles stampedes, rustlers, angry Comanche braves, territorial Kansas farmers, and half a continent’s worth of dust. With a combination of tongue-in-cheek humor and actual historical detail, this fictional account draws from the personal accounts of cowhands who drove cattle from the plains of Texas to the railheads of the Midwest in the 1800’s to capture the American drive towards success and riches.

1 issue / $15.95 US
I Dreamed of Flying Like a Bird

"Climb aboard a helicopter with National Geographic photographer Robert Haas and journey all over the world in search of wild animals and exotic places. Cruise over the savanna grasslands of Africa and watch from above as lions hunt buffalos, one of the few ""fair fights"" in the African wilderness. Enjoy the spectacle as brilliant pink flamingos run faster and faster along the surface of the water before taking off and landing to form the perfect shape of a huge flamingo. Track muddy footprints across a rain-drenched salt pan to find a lone wildebeest that joins a herd of zebras. Even catch a glimpse of a large group of sharks that glide silently through shallow water in search of their next meal. I Dreamed of Flying Like a Bird takes readers across the globe, from the marshlands of Botswana to the frigid waters of Greenland to the jungles of Brazil. Haas’s stunning color photographs bring to life the awesome beauty and pulsating action of nature’s wildest creatures and the thrill of capturing the perfect image from the air. The author’s dream of flying like a bird provides the perfect vantage point for witnessing unusual drama and adventures from a bird’s eye view. This book is a gorgeous, thrilling experience for adventurers of all ages."

1 issue / $14.95 US
Science Fair Winners: Junkyard Science

Pull on your gloves and experience the science of trashology! It’s all about the stuff that’s thrown away: analyzing the waste produced by your school’s cafeteria, understanding the decomposition rates of garbage bags, comparing the cost effectiveness of one-use batteries versus rechargeables. This book is peppered with enlightening extras and humorous asides, such as background stories from expert "trashologists." Plus, kids get tips on how to rock the science fair.

1 issue / $10.95 US