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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. 

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.

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.

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!

Meet the coolest cold-blooded animals ever. From lizards to snakes, turtles to crocodiles, something called a tuatara, and even enormous prehistoric reptiles (think: real-life sea monsters!), you'll discover what makes a reptile a reptile, how these creatures live, hunt, hide, raise their young, and the wild adaptations that make them unique.

Learn which snake is the most venomous on the planet and which are surprisingly gentle creatures, which reptile is born with a highly developed third eye in its forehead, and which one is so tiny it could balance on the tip of your finger—plus loads of super important conservation information and impactful ways to join the fight to save endangered reptile species right from your home!

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.

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!

When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt is a riveting paperback by celebrated Egyptologist Kara Cooney that explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra, and shines a piercing light on perceptions of powerful women today.

Introducing the dino dictionary every little explorer needs. Filled with stunning illustrations and photographs, this engaging and educational book is sure to inspire budding paleontologists with great big words every dino-crazy kiddo will love.

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.

Fully updated throughout and featuring all-new destinations, this second edition of National Geographic's Sacred Places of a Lifetime is an inspirational guide that highlights 500 of the world's most spiritual places, from the Sacred Valley of the Inca in Peru to Egypt’s Mount Sinai.

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.

From National Geographic Kids and the team that created the national bestseller 50 States, 5,000 Ideas comes 50 States, 5,000 Facts. This engaging treasure trove of trivia boasts interesting tidbits about the United States and is perfect for trivia buffs, history lovers and fact-finders.

America the Beautiful is a glorious book of photography celebrating America's unique natural and cultural treasures with more than 250 National Geographic images from all 50 states, plus commentary from a vaunted group of luminaries who call this country home.

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!
 

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.

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.

Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2025! It's packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, exclusive National Geographic Explorer interviews, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, and more.

Remarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature's most intelligent and complex animals in Secrets of the Octopus. Written by Sy Montgomery, the beloved author of the international bestseller The Soul of an Octopus, and enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography, this new book brings us closer than ever to these elusive creatures.

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.

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.