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)

More Fun Books (12 books)

Don't Read This Book Before Bed: Thrills, Chills, and Hauntingly True Stories
Coolest Animals on the Planet
Weird But True Halloween: 300 Spooky Facts to Scare You Silly
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)

agj15 agj15

hello 👋 i am new and also ajg15 I am your secret admirer
chlooe chlooe

Oh, I thought you were actually @ajg15 XD
ajg16 ajg16

Honestly thought it was me to X D (for a split-second)
bookstory14 bookstory14

Hi! Welcome! And @ajg15 is a great person!
thatredheadxd thatredheadxd

Since everyone went all out on Valentine avatars, I changed mine too. It's a cool idea. Thnx to whoever thought of the idea. 😃❤️😉👍
bookstory14 bookstory14

T'wasn't me, my fair maiden. But with you, I will also thank the brilliance of the creator.
ajg16 ajg16

Valentine's avatar is here! Also to everyone who has made there's - @Bacon_Bitzz - @Bookstory13 - @Shootingstars - (sorry if I missed you, let me know if I did.) There looking awesome guys!
auntieb auntieb

I did mine because I saw someone whose regular avatar is pink and I thought I should update for Valentine's!
ajg16 ajg16

I just learned thank you & your welcome in German the other day!
bookstory14 bookstory14

😁 Yeah that's how I thank people I know, because if I thank strangers like that they're like "wait you speak German?" And sadly....😭 nooooo not yet
shootingstars shootingstars

Oh I know a girl that speaks German. In fact I’m pretty sure you know her. Does @popsiclepanda sound familiar? :3
bookstory14 bookstory14

Bits and pieces...I'm trying to teach myself but it's taking a long time...
bacon_bitzz bacon_bitzz

Hey guys! I'm gonna make my Valentine's avatar!!!!
bacon_bitzz bacon_bitzz

Wow! That's the most likes I've ever gotten! Lol XD
bookstory14 bookstory14

XD I saw one with 15 once tho and I was like 0-0 :0 whaaaa
bookstory14 bookstory14

Yayyy, me too! Happy Valentine's day!!!
bacon_bitzz bacon_bitzz

Happy Valentine's day @bookstory13 and everyone!!❤
auntieb auntieb

AWW! Thanks so much :)
chlooe chlooe

Yo guys! We just earned a lot of members, these past days! BTW, I've got a few questions for ya'll, just please answer!! 1. Which country do you live in? 2. Bun Bun, or Dun Dun? 3. Who is your favorite character in your book that you are reading right now? And lastly, 4. Where would YOU want to spend your vacation with all your friends? -@chloedeluna, the moon of all stars
auntieb auntieb

1. America 2. Bun Bun - I own a rabbit :) 3. Hmmmm Britta or Miri and Marda? 4. Probably in Park City, Utah.
slytherinfan slytherinfan

America; BUN BUN; I'm reading Hush by Jacqueline Woodson, and my favorite character is Evie/Toswiah/Green; and I would go to Dubai!
olliebob olliebob

1. the USA 2. idk what that means 3. Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice 4. Disneyland or camping somewhere
freckleface04 freckleface04

Us of a,dun dun, Camellia in Belles it's a really great book
pizzagirl7 pizzagirl7

1.America 2 idk what that is 3 raina from smile 4Africa
juniper07 juniper07

I would like to spend my vacation in Hawaii
bookstory14 bookstory14

1: US of A 2: What!? Bun Bun...? (idk lol) 3: JEST <3 from Heartless (even though I REALLY disliked the ending) or Cress from the Lunar Chronicles series! 4: The beach! I would snorkel, but they would probably just sit on their phones :/ Thanks for your questions! I love "the moon of all stars"! <3
bookstory14 bookstory14

Yes!!! She's possibly the most awesome character created in the history of EVER!
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

1. U.S.A 2. Ummm???? 3. Fredric in The Hero's Guide to Storming The Castle 4. Probably in Gulf Shores, Alabama or Corpus Christi, Texas (my favorite beaches)
ajg16 ajg16

1. United States of America (usa) 2. N/A 3. I just read a book called Antigoddess And my fav. People.are a tie between Cassandra or Aidan/Apollo 4. France or Egypt. Thanks for the questions!
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