National Geographic Kids Book Club

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Did you know that houseflies taste with their feet—which are 10,000,000 times more sensitive than the human tongue? Or that Sesame Street's Big Bird is one foot shorter than a real-life ostrich? From Africa, alligators, and astronauts to zippers, zebras, and Zambonis, this treasure trove of fascinating, fantastic facts will keep you entertained for hours!

 

New Books (12 books)

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!
Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians
Weird but True! Star Wars: 300 Epic Facts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away....
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2025
Weird but True World 2025: Incredible Facts, Awesome Photos, and Weird Wonders--For This Year and Beyond!
Weird but True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government
Ultimate Bugopedia, 2nd Edition: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever
Can't Get Enough Cat Stuff: Fun Facts, Awesome Info, Cool Games, Silly Jokes, and More!
Beyond Infinity: Exploring the Secrets of the Universe With the James Webb Space Telescope
Yes! No? Maybe So...: Amazing Answers to More Than 250 Mind-Blowing Questions
How to Survive in the Age of Pirates: A Handy Guide to Swashbuckling Adventures, Avoiding Deadly Diseases, and Escapin G the Ruthless Renegades of the High Seas
Explorer Academy Vela: The Sailor Cipher (Book 1)

More Fun Books (12 books)

Weird But True Christmas: 300 Festive Facts to Light Up the Holidays
Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
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)
Deadliest Animals on the Planet
1,000 Facts About Sharks
National Geographic Kids Personality Quizzes
Ultimate Mammalpedia
The Ultimate Book of Reptiles: Your guide to the secret lives of these scaly, slithery, and spectacular creatures!
Not-So-Common Cents: Super Duper Important Facts About Money You Can't Afford to Miss
National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
Bite, Sting, Kill: The Incredible Science of Toxins, Venom, Fangs, and Stingers (National Geographic Kids)

Comments (10759)

Hi friends so since I joined I have been so curious what you guys are like so here is a survey (no right or wrong) 1.What is you're favorite book (you can put as many as you want if u can't pick) 2.Favorite Movie 3.What was you're favorite thing u did in the summer 4.What do you wish you have and you're friends have it 5.Concert tickets to your favorite singer ( including a meet and greet) or have a billion dollars 6.Favorite singer 7.What you like to do during the winter My answers: 1.The selection,the elite,and the one 2.Tall girl 3.I went to a water park and I saw my mom before I moved somewhere else 4.A kitten 5.Concert tickets 6.Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift 7.Christmas but playing in the snow;)

Hey yall! Yay or Nay quiz *food combos edition!* 1. Fries dipped in vanilla ice cream 2. Mango sushi 3. Olive oil ice cream with a sprinkle of salt 4. Peanut butter pickle sandwich 5. Chocolate covered potato chips 6. Ants in a log (basically celery stuffed with peanut butter) 7. Fried egg with ketchup My answers: 1. Yay 2. Yay 3. Nay 4. Nay 5. Yay 6. Nayy 7. Yay I'm excited for your opinions!

1. Yay 2. Yay 3. Nay 4. BIG nay 5. YAY 6. yay (love those!) 7. eww nay...thanks for these!

Hello! Not sure if any of you remember me, but I’m SO excited to be back! I see lots of familiar faces, and some new ones too, so let me introduce myself! My name is Fern, and I LOVE reading. I’m in the seventh form, (seventh grade or class in some places) and my favorite subjects are literature and the social studies. My favorite holiday would have to be Christmas, but I also love Halloween. Since I would have to type a lot otherwise, if you have any questions about my hearing, please feel free to ask below. Tell me about yourself if you’d like! Have a great day!

Hi! My name is @Maxerica4ever I hope we can be good friends but I am also in the seventh grade but social studies is my least favorite because my teacher never smiles in that class and plus the work is too hard?!

Hi! I'm Irene and I guess I'm new to you! By the way, I’m in the seventh grade too and I enjoy reading so much! My favorite holiday is Christmas too! Nice too meet you!

What is your favorite super smash bros ultimate characters? My favorite characters are: sonic, dark samus, and Wii fit trainer.

Ooh! Good question! My favorites would have to be sonic and my mii brawler, business. Pac man is fun to play with too!

Hmm, I like Yoshi and Kirby (omigosh Kirby is so freaking adorable)!!

Hello! Usually when I play on a Wii or something like that my default is always Peach but I really like Yoshi too because he's so cute!

Alright everyone!.....QUIZ TIME - ✨Holiday Edition!!✨🎄 1. What is your favorite holiday tradition? 2. What is your favorite traditional (like a classic) Christmas song? 3. What is your favorite non-traditional Christmas song? 4. "If just isn't Christmas until _____" (you fill in the blank!) 5. Who is your favorite holiday/Christmas singer? 6. What are looking forward to the most this holiday season? 7. What are some essential Christmas movies that you watch every year? 8. What is your favorite holiday treat?....MY ANSWERS: 1. Definitely decorating the house with decorations 2. "O Holy Night" 3. "Underneath the Tree" by Kelly Clarkson 4. ...it snows!! ❄️ 5. Michael Buble and Bing Crosby 6. Buying gifts for my family 7. "The Miracle on 34th Street", "Home Alone", and "Santa Clause" (all three of them!) 8. Chex Mix!....Looking forward to seeing everyone's answers!! 🙃

1. Baking cookies! 2. I adore "Jingle Bell Rock" among many others! 3. Ohh, I can't decide! One being "Snowman" by Sia and "Dear Santa" by OneRepublic (but I love "Underneath the Tree" as well) 4. Hmm, not sure... 5. Ooo, Bing Crosby is a great pick! 6. Stomping through the snow (if we get any) 7. "Home Alone" and "Elf" for sure! 8. Sugar cookies!! Tysm for the quiz!

Oh my gosh, I love Snowman too! I'm hoping for snow this year too...fingers crossed! Thanks for replying!

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