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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. 

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.

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.

T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs, saber-toothed cats! This colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts about what these prehistoric creatures looked like, how they lived, and the evidence they left behind.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas. From a vineyard route through Northwest wine country to a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun.

Blast off into space with the experts at National Geographic to discover everything we know about the universe, including exciting, recent discoveries and amazing brand-new NASA space photography. 

A New York Times best-seller, the National Geographic Kids Almanac is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, National Geographic exclusives, games, activities and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology and more.

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.