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 (10799)

Hi! For all the new members, I’m starlight-books. Here’s a quiz for all. Just so that I can get to know you. 1. What’s your fav cuisine? 2. What do you want for Christmas? 3. What is your favorite food? 4. Tickets to a concert or 1 billion bucks? 5. What do you like about your friends? 6. What’s your fav book? My Answers: 1. Indian/Japanese 2. Slime Making Kit! 3. Ramen!!! 4. Billion Bucks All The Way! 5. They’re so comforting when I’m sad! 6. Too Many 😂 Happy Holidays! ~ starlight-books

1. I like a lot, as in our house, we travel the world with food, but I really like Thai food. 2. I got the name necklace I wanted. 3. I also really like Cheese Burgers 4. One billion, because then I can buy tickets! 5. How loyal, loving, and kind they are 6. The Penderwicks. Merry Late Christmas, and Happy New Year!

1. Chinese! (Or an vegetarian food) 2. I have everything I need so I am okay if I don't get any gifts 3. Dumplings! 4. I would use the 1 billion dollars to buy tickets and then save the rest 5. They are very loyal and kind! 6. Hunger Games! Thx for the quiz! ~Victoria

1. Chinese! 2. Sol de Janeiro or a Beis "the weekender bag" 3. Oh that's a hard one! I really like homemade dumplings! 4. 1 billion bucks! 5. I love their humor! 6. Mhh, I'm not really sure... Thanks for the quiz though and happy holidays to you too!!

I knoww! They are absolutely mouth watering! I genuinely could write a paragraph describing it's deliciousness!

Hi! 1. Chinese 2. A lot of things! But on the top of my list is a 40oz Stanley and a cute earring set 3. Hmm, probably my mom's homemade nachos 4. 1 billion bucks! 5. I love my bestie's sense of humor and how supportive and kind she is 6. "So This Is Love" by Elizabeth Lim...thanks so much for the quiz and happy holidays!

I have to try those homemade nachos! Thanks for answering!

Hey guys! I haven't been active lately... But I'm back!

Hi everyone! it's been a long while since I've been on here!!, I miss being on here. I thought I would give you all a little update. My birthday is coming up and I'm super excited! after my birthday I will most likely update my account. Also, I am on the owling team for my school!. And I am loving school so far!!. I wanna ask you all some questions, 1. what is your favorite subject so far? 2. What subject are you struggling with in school? 3. what is your favorite Christmas movie/show? and 4. what is your favorite Christmas tradition you like to do?

1. Maybe science or history 2. ELA! I have a B! 3. Home Alone 4. Making dessert

Hi I am newer! 1. History by far. 2. Science hate it! 3. don't know. 4. Hanging out as a family! im following you!

Hi! Happy birthday! My answers: 1. Math. 2. Science and history. 3. Home alone. 4. Have a family reunion. Merry Christmas to you!

Hey welcome back! Happy almost birthday! 1. My favorite subject is generally history but this year I am loving health! 2. Science 🥴 but the chapter we are studying now, it was all about sound and acoustics and I dig that kind of stuff so I actually really like it! 3. The Miracle on 34th Street 4. Hmm, that's tough, I have a lot! But I have to pick putting up decorations and listening to Christmas music. Thanks for the questions!

Heyy! What's the "owling team"? I've never heard of that before. My answers: 1. P.E. 2. french, no doubt 3. Home Alone, the Grinch, and Elf! 4. baking cookies and family gatherings!! tysm for the quiz!

1. Brussel sprouts with hot sauce (yay) 2. Pizza with ranch (nay) 3. Boba with green tea (yay) 4. Mac n Cheese with ketchup (nay) 5. Crushed Takis with ramen (yay) Happy Holidays!😁

1. yay (I actually really like brussel sprouts) 2. yay (never tried it, but sounds good) 3. yayy (I love all flavors and forms of boba) 4. yay (actually, plain noodles with butter and ketchup aren't too shabby) 5. nay (i know, after reading my answers from above this nay is quite a shocker, however, I'm trying to imagine my ramen with takis and it's not giving) Thanks so much for the quiz! Was lots of fun!

Quiz Time! Almost Christmas Edition!

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