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Books in National Geographic Little Kids Look and Learn series

  • Little Kids First Big Book of Reptiles and Amphibians

    Catherine D. Hughes

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 8, 2020)
    This addition to the hit Little Kids First Big Book series explores the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians, from slithering snakes and scaly lizards to bumpy frogs and spotty salamanders.Get ready to meet a variety of awesome animals, from frilled lizards to giant tortoises to goliath frogs. This reference book for the younger set answers questions that range from "What is the biggest reptile in the world?" to "How can a boa constrictor fit a deer into its mouth?" Readers explore what makes an animal a reptile or an amphibian and learn about more than 45 different creatures. Packed with more than 250 stunning color photos, the book also provides information on animal habitats, characteristics, and behavior. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, it is sure to become a favorite with budding herpetologists and their parents.
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  • Extreme Weather: Surviving Tornadoes, Sandstorms, Hailstorms, Blizzards, Hurricanes, and More!

    Thomas M. Kostigen

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 14, 2014)
    Record heat. Record storms. Record drought, snow, rain, and ocean levels. What's going on? In a world of crazy weather exacerbated by climate change, knowing about tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, derachos, blizzards, and storms is more important than ever. This book, based on cutting-edge science and first-hand accounts, helps kids learn about what's going on and what to do about it.
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  • National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why 2

    Jill Esbaum

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, March 27, 2018)
    Following up on the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless "Why?" questions preschoolers love to ask!This charming reference book answers some of kids' most burning "Why?" questions. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "Why do dogs sniff everything?" "Why do I burp?" and "Why is ocean water salty?" This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
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  • Ultimate Predatorpedia: The Most Complete Predator Reference Ever

    Christina Wilsdon

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 2, 2018)
    The natural world experts at National Geographic present the ultimate reference book on predators, teeming with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful images of the fiercest, fastest, most amazing predators on planet Earth.Welcome to the amazing world of creatures who prey on others for their survival: From high-profile sharks, lions, tigers, and bears to the tiniest ants, mites, and spiders. Every animal in this book is ferocious, fierce, and fantastic in its own way! With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia features profiles accompanied by Did You Know details, and fast facts (including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat), as well as thematic spreads covering topics from predatory techniques to defenses and communication, and much more. Fans of Ultimate Dinopedia, Ultimate Bugopedia, and Ultimate Reptileopedia in the same series, will want to find a place for Ultimate Predatorpedia on their bookshelves.
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  • Ultimate Bodypedia: An Amazing Inside-Out Tour of the Human Body

    Patricia Daniels, Christina Wilsdon, Jen Agresta

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 14, 2014)
    This fun, smart guide to the human body answers kids' questions and engages them with amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. The kid-friendly journey travels through the body and all its systems and is sprinkled throughout with plenty of health tips, top 10 lists, simple experiments, and weird-but-true wacky details. Young readers will learn about age-appropriate medical history and body basics, from cells and DNA to growth and aging.
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  • History's Mysteries: Curious Clues, Cold Cases, and Puzzles From the Past

    Kitson Jazynka

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 17, 2017)
    Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history's heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, and spine-tingling mysteries.
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  • National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything

    Crispin Boyer

    Library Binding (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 13, 2015)
    The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!
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  • Little Kids First Big Book of Pets

    Catherine Hughes

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, July 9, 2019)
    Playful puppies! Cuddly kittens! Beautiful birds! In the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series, readers learn all about pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales, and shells--and how to find and care for the perfect pet for their family.From cats to dogs to guinea pigs to birds to fish to snakes and more, this adorable reference book introduces kids to a wide variety of family-friendly pets. Readers learn which kinds of animals make good pets and which ones are better off staying in the wild, along with how each type of pet eats, sleeps, and plays. Packed with more than 200 colorful photos, the book also provides information on animal breeds, characteristics, and behavior and includes tips for training pets. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, this book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any time.
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  • National Geographic Wild Animal Atlas: Earth's Astonishing Animals and Where They Live

    National Geographic

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 28, 2010)
    Captivating critters, eye-grabbing pictures, weird and freaky facts—what better way for kids to learn geography! In this child-friendly atlas, stunning animal photos combine with colorful, easily accessible maps to teach young readers about geography through the wild creatures that fascinate them. Each world region includes a "spotlight" on animals in the area. Thematic spreads deliver the facts about habitats, endangered species, and more. Careful research and all-around kid appeal make this a must-have children’s atlas for home and school.
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  • Animal Showdown: Round Two

    Stephanie Warren Drimmer

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 6, 2019)
    Get ready to sink your teeth into more epic animal matchups in this exciting sequel to Animal Smackdown, where even more awesome creature contenders go head-to-head to see who reigns supreme!A great white shark vs. a saltwater crocodile battling it out for fiercest predator? An elephant vs. a bottlenose dolphin in a battle of smarts? An arctic fox vs. a sea otter getting into fisticuffs for fluffiest critter? Wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown on these awesome animals before you pick your winner--you might be surprised by who comes out on top! Stats, fun facts, photos, and in-depth profiles about each creature contender will help you pick winners in more than a dozen mighty matchups. Yearbook-inspired superlatives provide a superfun end cap for this exciting book, one that's perfect for sports fans and animal-crazy kids ready to go to the mat for their favorite species. Jump right into the ring and choose your champion! National Geographic Kids brings its signature top-notch nonfiction content and beautiful full-color photography to this superfun series for kids.
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  • National Geographic Readers: Deadly Animals Collection

    Melissa Stewart, Laura Marsh

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 13, 2019)
    Follow ferocious predators as they stalk, chase, and ambush prey. Investigate what makes these animals some of the most incredible hunters, including their teeth, claws, hunting methods, and more.Young readers can explore the amazing world of Earth's fiercest animals in this level 1, 2, and 3 reader collection. Fascinating science information is accompanied by striking photographs that pique kids' curiosity and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginning reader category, and this book follows upon that success with the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and the fun approach to the high-interestsubject of predators that has proven to be a winning formula with kids.
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  • National Geographic Kids Animal Records: The Biggest, Fastest, Weirdest, Tiniest, Slowest, and Deadliest Creatures on the Planet

    Sarah Wassner, Kathy Furgang

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 14, 2015)
    Lively and information-packed, this book is bursting with mind-blowing animal records. The fastest, the biggest, the most poisonous--it's all here for kids to discover. It's a visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design -- as dynamic as the animal world it celebrates.
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