Book Review - National Geographic Kids Almanac 2021

About the Book
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. 

 

My Take on the Book
This is a great book that is full of amazing pictures but even more, facts that will allow the reader to learn a ton. I found that as my daughter read this and I with her, not only was she learning, but I was too. The pictures draw you in from beginning to end. You will find that there is so much diverse information throughout the entire book that will keep you on your toes from beginning to end. 

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Book Review - The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild, and Wonderful

About the Book
Uncover the secrets behind our planet's most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals in this fact-packed series sequel!

Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them?

These secrets and MORE are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes color, and more. Kids will be captivated by this fresh way of looking at our amazing planet. 

 

My Take on the Book
This is an amazing book that has so many cool, wacky, weird, wacky things. The book is full of amazing information with animals and more. Reading through this book my daughter and I were amazed at how much we didn't know. The pictures just jump off the page and the authors really outdid themselves with the research that went into the making of this book! You will love sharing this with your child!

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Book Review - Space Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond

About the Book
Blast off into space with the experts at National Geographic to discover everything we know about the universe, including exciting, recent discoveries and amazing brand-new NASA space photography.

The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole. This complete reference contains everything kids need to know about our sun and planets including the new dwarf planets, the formation of the universe, space travel, the possibility of life beyond Earth, and more. Authored by David A. Aguilar, an internationally recognized astronomer and former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, it is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated must-have for every family, providing both accessible information for school reports and compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our planet.

 

My Take on the Book
This is a great book for anyone that loves the concept of outer space, someone that wants to learn more, or even someone that just wants to learn. The book is full of beautiful pictures and so many facts and figures that will allow you to better understand what is beyond the bounds of our Earth. This was an amazing book that my daughters and I learned so much from and you will too!

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Book Review - Pounce! A How To Speak Cat Training Guide

About the Book
From the experts who brought you How to Speak Cat, learn all about how to train your favorite feline friend in this fun, interactive guide. Whether you want to train your kitty to walk on a leash or are trying to teach your cat to scratch a scratching post instead of the couch, this comprehensive guide will take you through all the steps you need to know to get started. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, kids will learn basic training, corrective training, and tricks they can do with their cats. Fun special features introduce readers to famous trained cats, felines in ancient Egypt, and so much more. This easy-to-use guide is perfect for families who are bringing home a kitten for the first time or just want to teach their longtime feline family member some new tricks. 

 

My Take on the Book
This was an amazing book and I have to say that I wish I had this when my cats were kittens as it has so many great thoughts about you can actually train your cat like you would your dog. While you might not have thought this possible, the book actually gives you a ways that you can understand their body language but also other ways to care and train your cat too. This is truly a great guide that incorporates practical tips, popular cultural references, quizzes and more that you can use right away. If you are a cat or kitten parent, this is a book you will want to read!

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Book Review - Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide

About the Book
From the experts who brought you How to Speak Dog, learn tips and tricks to help train your best friend. Whether teaching a puppy the basics--such as "sit," "stand," and "stay"-- correcting behavioral problems, or training your pooch to perform more advanced tricks, this comprehensive guide will take you through all the steps to have your canine answering your call in no time. With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, kids will bond with their pups through structured lessons that showcase easy-to-follow instructions and commands. Additional content introduces readers to Hollywood hounds, dogs on the job, and famous canines through history. This "paws-on" guide is perfect for families who are bringing home their very first puppy, or seasoned dog owners who want to teach their longtime four-legged family member a few new tricks. 

 

My Take on the Book
If you love your dog this guide is a must have as it will help you train your dog. Whether it is tricks, or just better understanding what your dog is trying to say, this book helps you make huge strides with your pet. The book even lets you know how to make toys and goodie bags for your dog too! This book will open your eyes to all of the things that you can do to better know and connect with your dog!

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Book Review - Brain Candy: 500 Sweet Facts to Satisfy Your Curiosity

About the Book
Unwrap 500 fascinating knowledge nuggets about all kinds of topics to boost your brainpower in this yummy little fact book.

Let's start with a million. A million days ago, the first Olympics took place in ancient Greece. If you live a million hours, you'll be 114 years old. And how many ants equal the weight of one average human? That's right, a million. Open the candy cover and take a deep and delicious dive into numbers, fun facts, and cool trivia on all kinds of topics. It's a novel approach to feeding kids tantalizing tidbits about the world, and is sure to be an addictive addition to the bookshelves of Weird But True! and Just Joking fans.

 

My Take on the Book
This book will make your eyes smile. There are so many colors that make this book jump off the page. The book is filled with so many facts that will answer your child's questions (some of which they never even asked). The book is short and sweet and full of so much information. By the end of the book I can say that I would have loved to have even more! Get ready to learn and enjoy this with your kids! 

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Book Review - Nerdlet: Animals

About the Book
Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package--and this little book is an animal nerd's dream! Meet animals of all kinds--from sharks and moles to orangutans and okapis-- in this quirky, jam-packed original from National Geographic Kids. If you thought you were brainy, take a look at the incredible critters in this book. Inside, you'll find a spider that spends its whole life in a bubble and birds that build nests so big, they're like avian apartment complexes! (And we're just getting started!) In this little animal "Nerdlet" you'll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing creatures in the animal kingdom--and what makes them so complex. Plus, you'll have some of your most burning animal questions answered, such as What's the deal with crocodile tears? And you'll meet people who get to be around animals for a living and travel to animal destinations around the world. You'll also find personality quizzes, fun facts, animal superheroes, and even a Star Wars reference ... or two. 

 

My Take on the Book
This is an amazing book of very cool animals and animal facts! If you love animals and love learning about them in so many ways, then this book is for you. Not only do you get animals but you also get some fun quizzes, pop culture and more. This is a great book that you and your kids will love!

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