National Geographic Kids Book Club

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Some scary stories are more than just tall tales. This spine-tingling collection of TRUE terrors and haunting legends is perfect for Halloween—and thrills and chills all year long.

This book is not for the faint of heart…but for those brave enough, a bone-chilling, globe-trotting adventure awaits.

 

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New Books (12 books)

Terrifying True Tales: Haunting Histories, Creepy Cryptids, and Scary Stories from Around the World
Weird But True! Wild: Collector's Boxed Set: 900 Outrageous Facts About Sharks, Animals, and Dinosaurs (Includes 3 Books)
Greeking Out: The Epic Collection (Volumes 1-3, Boxed Set)
Treasury of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals (National Geographic Treasuries)
How to Survive in the Age of Knights: A Handy Guide to Defending Your Castle, Dodging the Black Death, and Mastering the Mayhem of the Middle Ages!
Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters
Science Encyclopedia: Atom Smashing, Food Chemistry, Animals, Space, and More!
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2027 (NGK Almanac)
The Official National Geographic Kids Survival Guide
Weird But True! USA: Expanded Edition: 350 Fascinating Facts About the Fifty States
Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Presidents, Updated & Expanded
Just Jokes: 591½ Rib-Tickling Riddles, Knee-Slapping Knock-Knocks, and Tricky Tongue Twisters for Kids! (Just Joking)

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Don't Read This Book Before Bed: Thrills, Chills, and Hauntingly True Stories
Coolest Animals on the Planet
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That's Creepy: Spine-Tingling Facts That Will Test Your Creep-out Factor (National Geographic Kids)
History's Mysteries: Curious Clues, Cold Cases, and Puzzles From the Past (National Geographic Kids)
Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem
Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!
National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
Weird But True! Disney: 300 Wonderful Facts to Celebrate the Magic of Disney
That's Fact-tastic!: Mind-blowing, Eye-popping, Jaw-dropping Stuff About Our World (Bet You Didn't Know)
Weird but True! Star Wars: 300 Epic Facts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away....

Comments (11034)

beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

Hi! Just letting y'all know I'm changing the numbers in my username to 15 to match my age! My birthday was yesterday :)
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes!!! You are all so kind :)
lucassinclair lucassinclair

Happy Birthday! Sorry I have not checked on here..... so this wish is SUPER late! 😜😬
auntieb auntieb

Happy Birthday!!!! How was it?
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

We had a "quarantine" birthday so we just hung out at home haha. But it was still fun!
warriorsgirl11 warriorsgirl11

Really? My birthday is coming up-tomorrow, actually. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to say my age because my Korean and American ages are different. I live in South Korea;;;
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

Happy late birthday!!!!!! What is your American age? Also, do you like living in South Korea? I hear its beautiful there!!
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

It was good, even though we had to stay at home. My favorite part was baking an angel food cake, yummmm
callie_b callie_b

Omg happy bday!! We are the same age now hehe :D
bookstory14 bookstory14

Happy birthday!! Here: *bookstory13 gave beachbreeze15 an online virtual cake!!* lol :) once again happy birthday!!
crazytaco1 crazytaco1

Hey so I have the question of the week every Saturday, alright, what’s your favorite thing to do when your isolating yourself at home.🤔😂
bsc bsc

Read and check DOGO
lucassinclair lucassinclair

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................. I basically just read, or play with my family.
moonlightwolf moonlightwolf

Writing songs, and singing them with my guitar
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

Read! And cook, draw, play minecraft, and play Just Dance 2020, and pet my dogs :)
warriorsgirl11 warriorsgirl11

1. Read 2. Read books 3. Read more books 4. Read more and more books 5. Read more and more and more books and it just basically goes on like that.
spykitten spykitten

I'm not sure. I like doing photography for LEGO Life.
callie_b callie_b

Hmmm I'd say my fav is baking-- i've baked and cooked so many things this past week its insane LOL
bookstory14 bookstory14

Probably read or bake. Yesterday I made cookies! :)
lime_skater0707 lime_skater0707

Hey guys! I wish you are safe and healthy from COVID 19. Here is my question for a week. 1) What do you do these days except for online school? 2) Do you like to read fantasy books? 3)Do you like the school being closed? Thanks for reading😁 Bye
2223mal 2223mal

I just want to be back at school
raindrop07 raindrop07

Hey! 1. I am homeschooled, so, school, reading, crafting, being outside, watching movies and being bored :D 2. Yes, fantasy is one of my favrite book genres! 3. Well, my school isn't closed so I don't know. I don't like it that EVERYTHING is shut down. 😁Thanks for the questions @jini0710!
mo1578 mo1578

1) I take bike rides 2) I love fantasy books 3) I like school being closed but I don't like the reason schools are closed
shinebright shinebright

I kind of like it being closed....but also kind of not.....if that makes any sense 😋
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

1. Read a bunch, play video games, and draw 2. Yes! 3. Unfortunately i'm homeschooled so i still have school like normal :-/
little_angel727 little_angel727

1. hmm...read on my kindle.2. yes, in fact, I usually read fantasy :) 3. Yes!! well, i do miss my friends. Thanks for the questions!
shayshaygirl25 shayshaygirl25

1) I read. ALOT! 2) I dont normally read fantasy, but they are ok i guess! 3) YES! I love being home and doing work in bed, with my pajamas on! thanks for the questions!
fosterkeefe fosterkeefe

1. Read 2. YESSSSSS! 3. No, because I hate online school so much!
pizzagirl7 pizzagirl7

1)I'm homeschooled but I paint and play outside not much to do!😂2)ehh a little 3)I still have to be homeschooled
spykitten spykitten

1. I do photography and writing. 2. Yes. 3. I am homeschooled.
bookstory14 bookstory14

Thank you for the health and safety wishes! 1: Baking, reading, board games, karaoke, puppet shows, sports (with my many siblings), making bookmarks, texting my friends, DOGOsites, and watching a lot of movies. I'm also trying to become ambidextrous! (That means able to write with both hands fluently) 2: YES! I absolutely LOVE the Unwanteds and the Land of Stories series!!! 3: No :( I enjoyed the classes that I was in this semester and I miss my friends. Thanks for the questions @jini0710!!
shayshaygirl25 shayshaygirl25

hey guys! my brother is on here as colcol123 and I just want u guys to follow him! thanks!
bsc bsc

Hi guys! Here’s a shoutout to everyone who has followed me: @letsparty, @toodorky, @kotlcfizphie, @ frostfur_182, @ bookstory13, @littleangle_27, @ queen_onyx. If I didn’t say your name i will try to say it soon! Also feel free to follow me if you would like! My goal is 15. Thanks!
stellaluna stellaluna

Do you do follow for follows? If so...I will totally follow you!!!!! If you follow me first, it might take me a little longer to get back to you.
fosterkeefe fosterkeefe

I know you'll reach your goal. You are so nice!
bookstory14 bookstory14

Thank you for the shoutout!! Remember that you are awesome!!
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