National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"What in the world? That?s what you?ll say when you open this amazing large-format photo book, full of real-life riddles and puzzling pictures. Patterns, colors, shapes, hidden animals, optical illusions, double-take photo comparisons, and much more will give your brain a workout and keep you coming back for more!"--Provided by publisher.
Offers a series of diverse types of picture puzzles intended to strengthen visual skills, cognitive skills, and...
4) Dolphins
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of dolphins.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, National Geographic follows descendants of Americans as they embark on journeys to discover the stories of their ancestors in the bloodiest war in American history. Revealed are amazing stories of lives turned upside down by the Civil War, from a Virginian slaveholding lady to a Union officer and a Confederate private. Vivid recreations and innovative graphic techniques take viewers back...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Kids will be swept across world history as they learn the hilarious, fascinating, and complete story of man's best friend, from the first domesticated dogs, to the massive mastiffs that came over with Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World, to the pampered pooches of kings and queens, to hero dogs like Sergeant Stubby. What is it we love about dogs so much? From ancient times to the present, dogs have guarded us, worked with us, marched...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs, National Geographic travels to a land of mystery in search of answers. Who built the pyramids? What were the secrets of mummification? The Quest for Noah's Flood joins Dr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic, as he sets off to look for ancient shipwrecks, and search for evidence supporting a controversial theory that links the legend of the Great Flood with the catastrophic flooding of the Black Seas around 5500...
12) Wild Alaska
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Features profiles of some of the wildlife in Alaska and shows how animals make use of the daylight when winter breaks.
Series
Collector's edition volume 1
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
Create your maker space with this fun and instructive book, chock-full of hands-on activities and cool experiments to get kids thinking and tinkering.This book is designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and supports all kinds of kid creators: those who prefer guided instruction, those who prefer to dream up and design objects on their own, and everyone in between. With thoughtful text and bright illustrations, kids get the tools and the...
16) Driving America
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
℗2015.
Language
English
Description
With surprising insights, the documentary reveals how the automobile has changed everything in America from where people live to the way they work, travel, and socialize.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Takes on some of the most dangerous, unique and oversized repair jobs in the world. Whether dangling from ropes hundreds of feet in the air or diving beneath a bridge with a shaky foundation. Combines the real-life drama of big fixes with state-of-the-art CGI animation. Illustrates in detail the high-tech tools and techniques used to engineer solutions and salvage projects on a scale few of us can comprehend.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
cc2011
Language
English
Description
In a small, remote mountain top primary school in the Kenyan bush, hundreds of children are jostling for a chance for the free education newly promised by the Kenyan government. One new applicant causes astonishment when he knocks on the door of the school. He is Maruge (Litondo), an old Mau-Mau veteran in his eighties, who is desperate to learn to read at this late stage of his life. He fought for the liberation of his country and now feels he must...
Series
Publisher
Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
With exclusive access to one of the most important discoveries of modern times, National Geographic uncovers the secrets of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found. Lost Gold of the Dark Ages chronicles the story of an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast who discovered a gold hoard dating back a millennium and valued at over $5 million. Also includes 'Secrets of the Lost Gold': a fascinating quest to reveal the hidden secrets of the 3,500 piece...