Books with author National Geographic Learning

Get ready to have your mind blown with some hair-raising, eye-popping facts! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is all about YOU! It's an exciting internal journey through your own wacky, weird, sometimes gross, but always fascinating human body. Did you know that your stomach is shaped like the letter J? Or that if you lined up all your blood vessels they'd circle the Earth twice? Or that your body gives off a light you can't see? From your head to your toes, you'll be surprised and amazed by what you discover.

Get ready for the Olympics! Everything has its weird side--even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of sports trivia with this new slam-dunk addition to the very popular Weird but True series! Discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports! So step up to the plate to get 300 ALL-NEW amazing facts plus photos.

Calling all explorers and nature-lovers! From Acadia to Zion, discover all 59 of the United States' amazing National Parks in this jam-packed book of games, trivia, jokes, fun facts, and so much more, all inspired by the National Parks outdoor-based Junior Ranger Program. Great for generating pre-trip excitement, long car rides, poking around historical sites, or general learning, these fun and sometimes silly activities will entertain while they draw kids into the majestic and historic importance of America's national parks. Check out the most amazing park habitats, plus awesome sights and animals you might see, from birds to bears. Fun facts are jam-packed onto every page, so kids learn something amazing about each cool park.

Unlock ancient puzzles and secrets introduced via supercool codes and ciphers in this companion book to the new Explorer Academy series.In the first activity book based on the Explorer Academy, kids test their knowledge of ancient codes and ciphers in a series of head-scratching puzzles designed to outwit even the most clever cryptographers. When kids successfully navigate the codes, they are rewarded with a first-class tour of the Academy. Kids will have a blast, teaming up with the characters from the series and learning firsthand from the world's most renowned scientists, explorers, conservationists, photographers, and journalists. It's a far-flung adventure, too, traveling to historic and majestic locations around the globe.

Happy 100th Birthday, National Parks! Join the centennial celebration by reading all about these greatest of American treasures -- from Acadia to Zion -- in preparation for a parks visit sometime soon. Filled with color photos, information on animals, fascinating lists, fun facts, maps, cool things to do, conservation tips, and much more -- think of this book as your trusted guide to these most majestic of places.

National Geographic Magazine (November, 2019) Women A Century of Change FRAMING HISTORY IN PHOTOS FROM THE ARCHIVE: Say you had an archive with tens of millions of images taken all around the globe, since the late 1800s... what stories would they tell about the lives of women? In this feature, National Geographic's director of photography, Sarah Leen, explores the images in the archive and considers how they can tell the stories of women's lives from around the world over the past 120+ years. WOMEN IN THE MILITARY: As militaries open front-line roles to women, the rise in opportunities is undeniable. They are serving on front lines in armed conflicts and acting as peacekeepers in the world's hot spots. In this feature, a veteran conflict photographer documents women warriors in training and in the field around the globe. EXCLUSIVE: Newest global rankings on the state of women around the world place Norway first and Yemen last. SAFE CITIES: India's urban women have long risked harm just by walking down the street. Now there are signs of progress, in burgeoning programs to make spaces safer and increase penalties for assailants. This feature explores the steps taken by local Indian women to lessen horrific crimes and keep them safe. RWANDA'S RENEWAL BY WOMEN: Remaking Rwanda: After the 1994 genocide, women stepped up to fill the gaps in power. Now Rwanda has some of the most female-friendly policies in the world. This feature explores all these women have accomplished and what still needs to be done. SCIENCE FAIR: The future of research is increasingly female. Programs that mentor girls interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math are boosting a new generation of students - and countering some of the barriers that have discouraged previous generations. This feature will explore the progress that has been made over the last few decades and what there is left to be done.

Learning about America is an exciting adventure with the new US atlas for kids ages 5-8. Packed with maps, pictures, facts, and fun, it entertains as it educates. National Geographic's world-renowned cartographers have paired up with education experts to create maps of all 50 states, U.S. territories, Washington, D.C., and the nation. Large maps pinpoint the physical features, capitals, and other towns and cities of each state. Kids will discover the latest data and trends, colorful photography of each state and the Americans who live there. Key points reflect the latest information about land and water, animals, and people and places. Lively essays cover each region of the country. Front matter includes information on what maps are and what this atlas will teach young readers.

The latest installment of the New York Times best-selling almanac features brand-new amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges for curious kids who want to learn all about the world and everything that's in it!Kids can have fun keeping up with our rapidly changing planet with the world's best-selling almanac for kids, packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. There's a whole chapter full of fun and games, including activities, jokes, and comics. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book.