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National geographic kids.


Latest issue consulted: Issue 336 (Dec. 2003). Has unnumbered supplements.
Date Published:2002

Choose happy : give a smile a try

MacLeod, Elizabeth,


Examines the things we can do to make ourselves and others, happier. It's easy to think of things that make you happy: spending time with your BFF, re-reading a favorite book, hearing a song you love. This book looks at the facts behind happiness, smiling, kindness and more.
Date Published:2026

Planet Earth : A 4.5 billion year story

Lacchia, Anthea,


Discover the incredible lost worlds that came before us in this ultimate visual history of the world. From the rise and fall of dinosaurs to mega-penguins and a mile-high waterfall in the Mediterranean, this natural history book reveals the weird and wonderful sights of our planet's vast history.
Date Published:2026

Lost : stories of people, places, and things lost throughout history

Adams, Tom,


Explores how extraordinary people, places, and treasures became lost throughout history!
Date Published:2026

Polar

Bittel, Jason, 1983-


Includes index. The Arctic -- The Antarctic. Dive into the coldest corners of our planet with this stunning guide to the Arctic and Antarctic. Explore towering glaciers, crimson Blood Falls, and snow-covered tundra teeming with life. From iconic polar bears to hardy mosses, a wild, wondrous world shaped by snow and ice is waiting for you.
Date Published:2026

History's most spectacular heists : high-stakes thefts, incredible treasures, and daring rescues

Berne, Emma Carlson,


A collection of jewels vanishes in the dead of night. Thieves lift a surprisingly valuable resource: maple syrup. Pirates pilfer a painting on the high seas. In this nonfiction adventure for kids, experience the intrigue of history's most famous heists.
Date Published:2026

Let's meet the Ancient Egyptians

Hubbard, Ben, 1973-


Travel with one family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the Nile River as you hunt for food with fisherman's daughter Mery. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as her descendant - soldier Hori - prepares for battle. Then jump through time to join Hemira and her father in heaving stones to build the epic Great Pyramid. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more!
Date Published:2026

Travel with one family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the Nile River as you hunt for food with fisherman's daughter Mery. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as her descendant - soldier Hori - prepares for battle. Then jump through time to join Hemira and her father in heaving stones to build the epic Great Pyramid. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more!

Date Published:2026

The Kingfisher extreme nature encyclopedia


Includes index. Journey through the powerful science of our world with 'The Kingfisher Extreme Nature Encyclopedia!' This book explains the realities of climate and weather in its many forms. As young readers turn the pages of this book, they can explore mega forces of nature, from moving plates to warming seas. The fact-packed content explains a range of natural disasters and how they occur, including: tsunamis, wildfires, droughts, blizzards, avalanches, tornadoes, floods and more.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Journey through the powerful science of our world with 'The Kingfisher Extreme Nature Encyclopedia!' This book explains the realities of climate and weather in its many forms. As young readers turn the pages of this book, they can explore mega forces of nature, from moving plates to warming seas. The fact-packed content explains a range of natural disasters and how they occur, including: tsunamis, wildfires, droughts, blizzards, avalanches, tornadoes, floods and more.

Date Published:2026

Hooray for my brain!

Meisel, Paul,


Includes index. This easy-to-read picture provides an introduction to the human brain, what it does, and how it works.
Date Published:2026

Girls like me

Harland, Sarah,


Africa -- Asia -- Europe -- North America -- South America -- Oceania -- When people move. What if you could travel the world without leaving home? How do girls around the world live their lives and dream their dreams? How do the places they are from shape who they are? What do they have in common and what makes them unique? Explore the world, continent by continent, meeting real-life Rebel Girls just like you!
Date Published:2026

Africa -- Asia -- Europe -- North America -- South America -- Oceania -- When people move. What if you could travel the world without leaving home? How do girls around the world live their lives and dream their dreams? How do the places they are from shape who they are? What do they have in common and what makes them unique? Explore the world, continent by continent, meeting real-life Rebel Girls just like you!

Date Published:2026

Cryptids : uncover the secrets behind the world's most baffling beasts and curious creatures

MacFarlane, Tamara,


Loch Ness monster -- Bigfoot Wendigo -- Supernatural cryptids -- Horrifying Hoaxes. Step into the shadows of weird history and folklore with this captivating cryptozoology guide, revealing the truth behind the world's most famous (and infamous) monsters. Readers can investigate the stories behind legendary creatures, learning how scientific methods and detective work help separate fact from fiction. From deep-sea leviathans to shadowy urban legends, this stunningly illustrated guide encourages kids to evaluate evidence, analyze data, and form their own conclusions.
Date Published:2026

Loch Ness monster -- Bigfoot Wendigo -- Supernatural cryptids -- Horrifying Hoaxes. Step into the shadows of weird history and folklore with this captivating cryptozoology guide, revealing the truth behind the world's most famous (and infamous) monsters. Readers can investigate the stories behind legendary creatures, learning how scientific methods and detective work help separate fact from fiction. From deep-sea leviathans to shadowy urban legends, this stunningly illustrated guide encourages kids to evaluate evidence, analyze data, and form their own conclusions.

Date Published:2026

When you see us : the mysterious world of aquatic insects

Hocker, Katherine M.,


Think that mosquito you just swatted is nothing more than a pest? This poetic text and gorgeous artwork offer a closer look at the life cycles of aquatic insects. Prepare to be amazed! When you see us, think of what we were and what we became. Hiding underneath leaf fronds or nestled along the muddy floor of a pond are the eggs of numerous aquatic insects. They're not always easily observable, or even identifiable, but that doesn't mean they're not there. Their transformation is rapid, extreme, often hidden from the human eye--and truly incredible. Once you take a close-up look at these dramatic life cycles, from minuscule larvae to wondrous insects, you'll find it impossible to look at a dragonfly, a mayfly, a diving beetle, or even a mosquito the same way again. Katherine Hocker's lyrical narration and Svabhu Kohli's lush, inviting illustrations bring a renewed appreciation for aquatic insects that are often considered a nuisance, while detailing just how integral they are to our ecosystems and habitats. Back matter offers additional details on the insects, including what they eat, where they live, and how they move.
Date Published:2026

Think that mosquito you just swatted is nothing more than a pest? This poetic text and gorgeous artwork offer a closer look at the life cycles of aquatic insects. Prepare to be amazed! When you see us, think of what we were and what we became. Hiding underneath leaf fronds or nestled along the muddy floor of a pond are the eggs of numerous aquatic insects. They're not always easily observable, or even identifiable, but that doesn't mean they're not there. Their transformation is rapid, extreme, often hidden from the human eye--and truly incredible. Once you take a close-up look at these dramatic life cycles, from minuscule larvae to wondrous insects, you'll find it impossible to look at a dragonfly, a mayfly, a diving beetle, or even a mosquito the same way again. Katherine Hocker's lyrical narration and Svabhu Kohli's lush, inviting illustrations bring a renewed appreciation for aquatic insects that are often considered a nuisance, while detailing just how integral they are to our ecosystems and habitats. Back matter offers additional details on the insects, including what they eat, where they live, and how they move.

Date Published:2026

We are who we are : an ode to Indigenous heroes past and present

Kinew, Wab, 1981-


A celebration of Indigenous heroes past and present.
Date Published:2026

Who nests here? : twenty-four extraordinary animal homes

Jameson, Karen,


This lyrical environmental picture book introduces readers to twenty-four extraordinary animals and the different nests they call home.
Date Published:2026

Left-handed : getting a grip on handedness

Birmingham, Maria,


Take a left -- The history of lefties -- Why is a lefty a lefty? -- Fact or fiction? -- Inside sports -- Body talk -- Can animals be lefties? -- Living in a righty world -- The last word on lefties. Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn't tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, ear, or foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities? That's where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty--from handedness in our ancient ancestors to lefty myths to current theories about the roles of genetics, environment, and brain structure. It also tackles questions such as: Why and when does someone become a lefty? Are humans the only left-handed animals? And what is it like to live a left-handed life in a right-handed world?
Date Published:2026

Take a left -- The history of lefties -- Why is a lefty a lefty? -- Fact or fiction? -- Inside sports -- Body talk -- Can animals be lefties? -- Living in a righty world -- The last word on lefties. Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn't tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, ear, or foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities? That's where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty--from handedness in our ancient ancestors to lefty myths to current theories about the roles of genetics, environment, and brain structure. It also tackles questions such as: Why and when does someone become a lefty? Are humans the only left-handed animals? And what is it like to live a left-handed life in a right-handed world?

Date Published:2026

Let's meet Olivia

Baker, Claire (Children's author),


Follow Olivia Rodrigo from her first song to becoming a pop star! Discover how her love for music, powerful voice, and heartfelt songs inspire kids and fans everywhere.
Date Published:2026

Mysterious things

Pizza, Andy J.,


The universe is full of Mysterious Things--lost things, forgotten things, things we don't know, and even things we don't know we don't know! In fact, you might say the world contains more questions than answers! Questions like What do dreams mean? What is at the bottom of the ocean? Where is that lost puzzle piece? If you're ready to begin unravelling these mysteries and more, grab your detective's hat or slip into your lab coat and come along on an exciting journey to embrace the unknown.
Date Published:2026

The universe is full of Mysterious Things--lost things, forgotten things, things we don't know, and even things we don't know we don't know! In fact, you might say the world contains more questions than answers! Questions like What do dreams mean? What is at the bottom of the ocean? Where is that lost puzzle piece? If you're ready to begin unravelling these mysteries and more, grab your detective's hat or slip into your lab coat and come along on an exciting journey to embrace the unknown.

Date Published:2026

The mystery of death : what we know and don't know

Romero Mariño, Soledad,


Translation of: El maravilloso libro de la muerte. Includes index. The cycle of life -- Death is universal -- Causes and effects -- Decomposition -- Decomposers -- Time of death -- Lethal attacks -- Survival ingenuity -- Forest skeletons -- Ocean skeletons -- Animal funerals -- Human funerals -- Mummification in ancient Egypt -- Cemeteries -- Cemeteries of the world -- Day of the dead -- Gods and goddesses -- Symbols and representations -- Epidemics and diseases -- Science and its miracles -- Mortal Curiosities -- Death in the family -- Grief and mourning -- Talking about death -- Beyond death -- Glossary -- Index What role does death play in the cycle of life? This engaging book blends science, nature, and culture to explore surprising facts about death, helping readers understand death as a natural part of life rather than something to fear.
Date Published:2026

Translation of: El maravilloso libro de la muerte. Includes index. The cycle of life -- Death is universal -- Causes and effects -- Decomposition -- Decomposers -- Time of death -- Lethal attacks -- Survival ingenuity -- Forest skeletons -- Ocean skeletons -- Animal funerals -- Human funerals -- Mummification in ancient Egypt -- Cemeteries -- Cemeteries of the world -- Day of the dead -- Gods and goddesses -- Symbols and representations -- Epidemics and diseases -- Science and its miracles -- Mortal Curiosities -- Death in the family -- Grief and mourning -- Talking about death -- Beyond death -- Glossary -- Index What role does death play in the cycle of life? This engaging book blends science, nature, and culture to explore surprising facts about death, helping readers understand death as a natural part of life rather than something to fear.

Date Published:2026

Together on Eid

Rafi, Sana,


A beautifully illustrated picture book that showcases the warm fa mily memories and cultural traditions of celebrating Eid.
Date Published:2026

Canada : we are the story

Wagamese, Richard,


Listen... The enduring words of a powerful poem by beloved Ojibway author Richard Wagamese are brought to life for the first time alongside stunning original art by Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. Together, they lead us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the nation--hearing the Ancestors 'in the salt spray of Haida Gwaii, in the screech of an eagle over the wide blue eye of the lake called Great Bear, and in the crackle, swish and snap of Northern Lights in the frigid air above Pangnirtung. As the poem speaks anew to today's youngest generation, it is an invitation to honor the past, find belonging in the present and look toward the future in this place now called Canada.
Date Published:2026

Listen... The enduring words of a powerful poem by beloved Ojibway author Richard Wagamese are brought to life for the first time alongside stunning original art by Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. Together, they lead us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the nation--hearing the Ancestors 'in the salt spray of Haida Gwaii, in the screech of an eagle over the wide blue eye of the lake called Great Bear, and in the crackle, swish and snap of Northern Lights in the frigid air above Pangnirtung. As the poem speaks anew to today's youngest generation, it is an invitation to honor the past, find belonging in the present and look toward the future in this place now called Canada.

Date Published:2026