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 (10776)

Hi everyone! This is actually a late post, but I wanted to ask what background I should choose for fall. Coral Orange? Earthy blue? Or Russet Brown? Votes must be in before 10/8 to count! TY everyone! ~ Victoria Ella

If it were me, I would choose Coral Orange or Russet Brown. I don't have any color sense though sooo....😅

Hi! Hmm, I think a coral orange would look nice :)

@victoria_ella, you should choose Russet Brown. It will look GREAT!

How do you guys think about my new name?

Okay everyone...QUIZ TIME!! (These are just going to be generic questions since we have so many new people here! Hopefully we'll be able to get to know you newbies a little faster!) 1. What is your favorite animal? 2. What is your favorite genre of music? 3. What is your favorite movie? 4. Where is your favorite place to go? (Could be a restaurant, an actually place like the library, etc.) 5. Is there a song that you can't get out of your head lately?....MY ANSWERS: 1. Dogs! 2. Contemp. Christian 3. Cinderella (the one with Lily James) and the Greatest Showman 4. Starbucks!! 😍 5. "Until I Found You" by Stephen Sanchez (If you haven't heard that song, you need to!! I'm obsessed!!)...Hope you enjoyed this quiz and I look forward to seeing all your answers!!

1. DOGS 2. I like a lot of music! Idk! 3. Idk... I like Harry Potter movies though 4. Ice skating rinks are in my top favorites 5. Lavenders Blue

Oh my gosh! I luv Lavender Blue I almost cry every time I hear it in Cinderella! Thanks for replying!

Im not new but ill still do this lol! 1. baby cows and goats 2. rnb and pop 3. Home Alone or Moana 4. Starbucks and Target trippp 5. Die with a smile bruno mars and lady gaga Thanks for the quizz!

LOL, no problem!! I am totally with you on number 4! Starbucks is my happy place! And I love Die with a smile too! It's strangely catchy!

1. ducks! 2. Relaxing 3. Beauty and the Beast live (the one with Emma Watson) 4. Golf Course! (So relaxing there...) 5. Always with Me, Studio Ghibli has been stuck in my head since last year! Thanks for the quiz ~ Victoria Ella

Oh I love that Beauty and the Beast!! Aren't the live action Disney princess movies awesome!? Thank you for replying!

1. I love cats! 2. (IDK) I'm a big Swiftie though 3.Harry Potter...? 4. Starbucks!!! 5. Enchanted, Fearless, and Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift!

Yay, another Starbucks fan!! I love Wildest Dreams too! Thanks for replying!

Fav Animal: Koala/California Sea Lion Fav Genre: Country/Pop Fav Movie: Housefull 3 (Bollywood Movie) Fav Place: Escapology/Library Song I can't get out of head: Girls Like U

Aww, koalas and sea lions!! So cute! Library is one of my happy places too! Thanks for replying!

I'm not new, but I'll do the quiz!!! 1. Dogs- I'm a dog person. 2.Um..... maybe dance music!?3. Harry Potter of course! 4. Not sure??? 5. I seldom listen to music so no! Enjoyed the quiz and have a nice week!

I'm a dog person too! Thanks for replying and thank you, you too!!

This week's quote: "We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love." ~ Mother Theresa...Have a great week, everyone!

Yeah, I like it a lot! My dad works in cybersecurity so I’ve been able to watch him and I really enjoy it myself!

I love the quotes from Mother Theresa!

Hi everyone! Thanks for 17 followers! I have reached my goal 15 followers now! My next goal is 25 followers, but I don't know when I will reach it... But thanks for 17 followers!

Congrats on the followers!!! Good luck on the new goal!

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