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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2015
The world's best-selling almanac for kids is back! A #1 Globe and Mail bestseller, this annual is packed with incredible photos, fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating articles about animals, science, nature, and more. This edition includes special Canadian sections, such as the maps of the Canadia provinces and Canadian Prime Ministers. New features include a special section on cute animals; a "Fun and Games" chapter with all-new games, jokes, and comics; a redesigned continents of the world section; updated reference material, and more.
352 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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National Geographic Kids
813 books277 followersWith more than 600 titles—including the popular Weird But True franchise and the New York Times Best Selling National Geographic Kids Almanac—National Geographic Kids Books is the recognized leader in nonfiction for kids. Published in 28 languages, NGK Books reaches approximately 85 million kids every year.
Offering K-12 educators resources that align to and support the Common Core State Standards, National Geographic has a long history of providing high-quality informational texts suitable for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English language arts, social studies, and science classrooms.
Offering K-12 educators resources that align to and support the Common Core State Standards, National Geographic has a long history of providing high-quality informational texts suitable for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English language arts, social studies, and science classrooms.
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May 20, 2025
This was my childhood and I wanna check this out again (it's collecting dust in our old house)
June 19, 2022
I read parts of this almanac to my year 1 class while I was student teaching and they absolutely loved it! There are so many interesting facts that some of the kids knew and were so excited to share their extra knowledge about it as well as facts that they didn't know. It helped ignite their curiosity even more and many of them went to the library to get books that went more into depth about the specific topic they were interested in. Would definitely recommend for kids!
October 19, 2015
Soo interesting, learned so many cool and fun facts. It's fun to learn things this way.
June 8, 2018
After reading the 2016 almanac, I decided I wanted to read the 2015 almanac, too. I wasn't disappointed. Some articles could seem slow at first, but overall, my reading experience was enjoyable and I genuinely wanted to keep on reading after I started.
June 30, 2019
Excellent reference to anything even going on 5 years!
February 25, 2015
Nonfiction/Twin Text Entry 1
Fiction Book Pairing:
Dear Dumb Diary #8: It's Not My Fault I Know Everything
Dear Dumb Diary Series
By Jim Benton
Anyone who has children has heard the dreaded phrase that keeps child protective services in business ... "I KNOW MOM" (and it is always accompanied with dramatic 'geez Mom, you don't know anything' flare.)
I thought it would be funny to couple this Kids Almanac with Benton's 'It's Not My Fault I Know Everything'. Really funny. Dumb Diary's Jamie is just a regular middle school girl with regular middle school problems. Benton does an excellent job laying words down in a hilarious mashup - you'll find yourself questioning HOW he can so convincingly write from a teenage girl's perspective. In the book, Jamie reread some of her old journals and wondered how she used to be so dumb; because, of course, she woke up one day SOOOOO smart and BAM she simply knew everything. Just like my teenage daughter did (who somehow still manages to whole-heartedly believe that she is smarter than me when I'm helping her with Algebra). WHAT?!?!?!?
I digress. Kid's will laugh their way through Dear Dumb Diary and then have the opportunity to learn all sorts of awesome facts for themselves. The almanac literally has the subheading 'Everything You Always Wanted to Know About EVERYTHING' right on the cover of the book. It is an excellent way to get students excited about all the cool things there are to learn because it spans so many topics. They'll feel like little geniuses when they cram all sorts of facts in their nuggets to share with their friends and family. Their poor Mothers and Fathers will come to parent teacher conferences exhausted because they have children that woke up knowing everything.
I would give the Almanac 5 stars if it was larger. I think it is an amazing book, but is simply too small in dimension.
Fiction Book Pairing:
Dear Dumb Diary #8: It's Not My Fault I Know Everything
Dear Dumb Diary Series
By Jim Benton
Anyone who has children has heard the dreaded phrase that keeps child protective services in business ... "I KNOW MOM" (and it is always accompanied with dramatic 'geez Mom, you don't know anything' flare.)
I thought it would be funny to couple this Kids Almanac with Benton's 'It's Not My Fault I Know Everything'. Really funny. Dumb Diary's Jamie is just a regular middle school girl with regular middle school problems. Benton does an excellent job laying words down in a hilarious mashup - you'll find yourself questioning HOW he can so convincingly write from a teenage girl's perspective. In the book, Jamie reread some of her old journals and wondered how she used to be so dumb; because, of course, she woke up one day SOOOOO smart and BAM she simply knew everything. Just like my teenage daughter did (who somehow still manages to whole-heartedly believe that she is smarter than me when I'm helping her with Algebra). WHAT?!?!?!?
I digress. Kid's will laugh their way through Dear Dumb Diary and then have the opportunity to learn all sorts of awesome facts for themselves. The almanac literally has the subheading 'Everything You Always Wanted to Know About EVERYTHING' right on the cover of the book. It is an excellent way to get students excited about all the cool things there are to learn because it spans so many topics. They'll feel like little geniuses when they cram all sorts of facts in their nuggets to share with their friends and family. Their poor Mothers and Fathers will come to parent teacher conferences exhausted because they have children that woke up knowing everything.
I would give the Almanac 5 stars if it was larger. I think it is an amazing book, but is simply too small in dimension.
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November 23, 2014National Geographic. (2014). National Geographic Kids: Almanac, 2015. Washington, DC: Author.
Citation by: Brandie McKinney
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This almanac is created for students in grades 3-7. It contains sections on the environment, animals, science, and a number of other subjects. The vivid pictures that are included add to the material and help students connect the information in a different way. While included in the title is the year, most of the information is not related to a specific year, so the resource will be valuable for many years to come.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The National Geographic Society is a long time creator of educational materials. It offers materials in a variety of formats for children and adults to learn about the world around them.
Arrangement/Presentation: This book is arranged into nine sections. Each section focuses on a different subject.
Relation to other works: This almanac is created specify for children starting in elementary school. It relates to the current need for an up-to-date almanac, that is easy for students to use, in the library collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: This resource will appeal to students who are visual learners. It presents information in a nontraditional format, so students of a variety of reading abilities will be able to connect to the material.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic Kids Almanac, 2015. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Nationa...
Citation by: Brandie McKinney
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This almanac is created for students in grades 3-7. It contains sections on the environment, animals, science, and a number of other subjects. The vivid pictures that are included add to the material and help students connect the information in a different way. While included in the title is the year, most of the information is not related to a specific year, so the resource will be valuable for many years to come.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The National Geographic Society is a long time creator of educational materials. It offers materials in a variety of formats for children and adults to learn about the world around them.
Arrangement/Presentation: This book is arranged into nine sections. Each section focuses on a different subject.
Relation to other works: This almanac is created specify for children starting in elementary school. It relates to the current need for an up-to-date almanac, that is easy for students to use, in the library collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: This resource will appeal to students who are visual learners. It presents information in a nontraditional format, so students of a variety of reading abilities will be able to connect to the material.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic Kids Almanac, 2015. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Nationa...
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November 22, 2015National Geographic Kids Almanac. (2015). Washington, DC: National Geographic.
Citation by: Donna Johnson
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call number: Ref 031.02
Content/Scope: This almanac is designed for students in grades 3-6. The 352 pages give a basic overview of information on a wide variety of topics, including animals, history, culture, and more. High-resolution photographs accompany the text.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a long-standing, trusted publishing company that has published books, magazines, and reference materials for children and adults since 1888.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is arranged into nine sections, each covering a broad topic with specific entries related to that topic listed in alphabetical order. Traditional facts as well as "fun facts" make this almanac both informative and entertaining, while the high resolution of the included photographs adds visual appeal.
Relation to other works: This is a good source for basic information and contains "fun facts" not always present in other almanacs. It contains more photographs than other almanacs, and includes "Homework Help" activities designed to help students synthesize their research findings.
Accessibility/Diversity: Many images, including high-resolution photographs, make this book a good choice for visual learners. The topics covered include those of interest to any gender or ethnic background.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic Kids Almanac. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
Citation by: Donna Johnson
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call number: Ref 031.02
Content/Scope: This almanac is designed for students in grades 3-6. The 352 pages give a basic overview of information on a wide variety of topics, including animals, history, culture, and more. High-resolution photographs accompany the text.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a long-standing, trusted publishing company that has published books, magazines, and reference materials for children and adults since 1888.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is arranged into nine sections, each covering a broad topic with specific entries related to that topic listed in alphabetical order. Traditional facts as well as "fun facts" make this almanac both informative and entertaining, while the high resolution of the included photographs adds visual appeal.
Relation to other works: This is a good source for basic information and contains "fun facts" not always present in other almanacs. It contains more photographs than other almanacs, and includes "Homework Help" activities designed to help students synthesize their research findings.
Accessibility/Diversity: Many images, including high-resolution photographs, make this book a good choice for visual learners. The topics covered include those of interest to any gender or ethnic background.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic Kids Almanac. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
November 20, 2014
National Geographic kids almanac. (2014). Washington, DC: National Geographic.
Citation by: Stacie Alexander
Type of reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This almanac includes sections on animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, natural wonders, adventure, games/puzzles, and science/technology. This work also includes the typical almanac details such as a sky calendar.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a world-renowned source on nature, science, and the world around us. Their information is trusted and lacks bias.
Arrangement/Presentation: Colorful National Geographic images accompany each page. Each section is broken down into smaller chunks of reading material to appeal to struggling readers, more advanced readers who just want a quick read, and those in search of quick reference help.
Relation to other works: Similar to the World Almanac resource, this National Geographic almanac includes images from National Geographic photographers. This almanac also includes the typical almanac features such as the sky calendar, which most almanacs in the library currently do not have.
Accessibility/Diversity: The topics covered in this almanac relate to the diverse student body and the diverse needs of the students using the Reference Collection.
Cost: $14.99
Professional review of the item:
Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic kids almanac 2015. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
Citation by: Stacie Alexander
Type of reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This almanac includes sections on animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, natural wonders, adventure, games/puzzles, and science/technology. This work also includes the typical almanac details such as a sky calendar.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a world-renowned source on nature, science, and the world around us. Their information is trusted and lacks bias.
Arrangement/Presentation: Colorful National Geographic images accompany each page. Each section is broken down into smaller chunks of reading material to appeal to struggling readers, more advanced readers who just want a quick read, and those in search of quick reference help.
Relation to other works: Similar to the World Almanac resource, this National Geographic almanac includes images from National Geographic photographers. This almanac also includes the typical almanac features such as the sky calendar, which most almanacs in the library currently do not have.
Accessibility/Diversity: The topics covered in this almanac relate to the diverse student body and the diverse needs of the students using the Reference Collection.
Cost: $14.99
Professional review of the item:
Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic kids almanac 2015. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
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April 21, 2015National Geographic Kids Staff. (2014). National Geographic Kids Almanac, 2015. National Geographic.
Citation by: Brandy New
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: AY81.JN38
Content/Scope: Intended for 3-6th grades. Has the scope and content of a typical almanac with fun additions for kids. Fun facts, games and information of various subjects abound. There is also a homework help section and activities that encourage students to take the information from the almanac and present it in their own reports and other ways.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: It is divided into nine sections covering animals, the environment, science and technology, history, geography, natural wonders, culture, adventure, and games.
Arrangement/Presentation: It is divided into nine sections listed above with a magazine like layout.
Relation to other works: This is the yearly installment in this series dating back several years. They are always engaging and popular with students.
Accessibility/Diversity: These are always a big hit with students which makes them accessible and engaging to a wide swath of the school population. The contents are so varied it appeals to a diverse group of the students.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic Kids Alamance. Booklist, Sept. 16, 2014. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Nationa...
Citation by: Brandy New
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: AY81.JN38
Content/Scope: Intended for 3-6th grades. Has the scope and content of a typical almanac with fun additions for kids. Fun facts, games and information of various subjects abound. There is also a homework help section and activities that encourage students to take the information from the almanac and present it in their own reports and other ways.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: It is divided into nine sections covering animals, the environment, science and technology, history, geography, natural wonders, culture, adventure, and games.
Arrangement/Presentation: It is divided into nine sections listed above with a magazine like layout.
Relation to other works: This is the yearly installment in this series dating back several years. They are always engaging and popular with students.
Accessibility/Diversity: These are always a big hit with students which makes them accessible and engaging to a wide swath of the school population. The contents are so varied it appeals to a diverse group of the students.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic Kids Alamance. Booklist, Sept. 16, 2014. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Nationa...
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April 7, 2016National geographic kids almanac 2015. (2014).
Citation: Laura Faulkner
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031.02
Content/Scope: This is a 352 page almanac with all of the general features. It is divided into nine sections such as natural wonders and cultures that students can explore. The book contains word games, puzzles and homework help that students can enjoy. Intended for students from 3-6 grade.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The Almanac is published by National Geographic, an authority on reference material and well-known publisher since 1888.
Arrangement/Presentation: Material is organized into nine alphabetical chapters. Each section contains high-resolution pictures that will capture their attention. The added feature of fun facts will not only inform but entertain students.
Accessibility/Diversity: Chapter topics include countries, cultures and even key events in women's history therefore the material should interest students from both genders and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Relation: Although the almanac is published every year, the information is not year specific and therefore is a good addition that should not overlap with current collections.
Cost: 14.99
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014) National Geographic Kids Almanac. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://booklistonline.com/National-Ge....
Citation: Laura Faulkner
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031.02
Content/Scope: This is a 352 page almanac with all of the general features. It is divided into nine sections such as natural wonders and cultures that students can explore. The book contains word games, puzzles and homework help that students can enjoy. Intended for students from 3-6 grade.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The Almanac is published by National Geographic, an authority on reference material and well-known publisher since 1888.
Arrangement/Presentation: Material is organized into nine alphabetical chapters. Each section contains high-resolution pictures that will capture their attention. The added feature of fun facts will not only inform but entertain students.
Accessibility/Diversity: Chapter topics include countries, cultures and even key events in women's history therefore the material should interest students from both genders and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Relation: Although the almanac is published every year, the information is not year specific and therefore is a good addition that should not overlap with current collections.
Cost: 14.99
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014) National Geographic Kids Almanac. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://booklistonline.com/National-Ge....
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April 24, 2016National geographic kids almanac 2015. (2014). Washington, D. C.: National Geographic.
Citation: Alissa Trammel
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This 352 page almanac has a target audience of students in grades third through sixth. This edition contains fun facts, pictures, crafts, activities, and interesting articles about animals, science, nature and more.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a well-known author of children’s informational books about life. This almanac is published yearly.
Arrangement/Presentation: This almanac is organized into nine sections with each section having topics arranged in alphabetical order. Each section contains great photography, fun facts, as well as reputable information.
Accessibility/Diversity: This almanac contains information about many different topics related to life. The colorful pictures and fun facts make it desirable to children of all ages.
Relation: This almanac will be one of only two almanacs in this library specifically for children, with the other almanac targeted for pre-school aged students.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review:
Leeper, A. (2014). National geographic kids almanac. Booklist Online. Retrieved from: http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
Citation: Alissa Trammel
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This 352 page almanac has a target audience of students in grades third through sixth. This edition contains fun facts, pictures, crafts, activities, and interesting articles about animals, science, nature and more.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a well-known author of children’s informational books about life. This almanac is published yearly.
Arrangement/Presentation: This almanac is organized into nine sections with each section having topics arranged in alphabetical order. Each section contains great photography, fun facts, as well as reputable information.
Accessibility/Diversity: This almanac contains information about many different topics related to life. The colorful pictures and fun facts make it desirable to children of all ages.
Relation: This almanac will be one of only two almanacs in this library specifically for children, with the other almanac targeted for pre-school aged students.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review:
Leeper, A. (2014). National geographic kids almanac. Booklist Online. Retrieved from: http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
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April 25, 2015National Geographic Kids Staff. (2014). National Geographic Kids Almanac, 2015. National Geographic.
Citation by: Katheryn Campbell
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This almanac contains incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating articles about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. It is has a wide variety of sections such as animals, culture, geography and more. Suggested for students in 3rd-7th grade.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a world-renowned source on nature, science, and the world around us. Their information is trusted and lacks bias.
Arrangement and Presentation: This almanac is sorted into sections, each one a different subject area. sections include geography, culture, history and more.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book is appealing to students of all ages, and it is definitely visualizing appealing. The information is presented in such a format that it will appeal to students who are visual learners. Students of a variety of reading abilities will be able to connect to the material.
Cost: $10.00
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic Kids Almanac, 2015. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Nationa...
Citation by: Katheryn Campbell
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This almanac contains incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating articles about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. It is has a wide variety of sections such as animals, culture, geography and more. Suggested for students in 3rd-7th grade.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a world-renowned source on nature, science, and the world around us. Their information is trusted and lacks bias.
Arrangement and Presentation: This almanac is sorted into sections, each one a different subject area. sections include geography, culture, history and more.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book is appealing to students of all ages, and it is definitely visualizing appealing. The information is presented in such a format that it will appeal to students who are visual learners. Students of a variety of reading abilities will be able to connect to the material.
Cost: $10.00
Professional Review: Leeper, A. (2014). National Geographic Kids Almanac, 2015. Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Nationa...
April 26, 2015
National geographic kids almanac 2015. (2014). Washington, D. C.: National Geographic.
Citation by: Bonnie Blevins
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This book is targeted toward students in grades 3-6. This almanac contains an index, facts, pictures, and maps which share information on science, cultures, landmarks, etc.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The National Geographic began in 1888. It is a nonprofit organization which supports exploration, conservation, and education.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is divided into 9 sections which cover topics from animals to the environment. Each section contains the usual information, but it also has special information such as: cave discoveries and gross bacteria.
Relation to other works: The library currently has no other almanacs similar to this. The addition of this book will add to the available content in the library.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book covers different areas of the world and many diverse cultures. It should appeal to the entire school community and its diverse population.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review:
Leeper, A. (2014). Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Nationa...
Citation by: Bonnie Blevins
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This book is targeted toward students in grades 3-6. This almanac contains an index, facts, pictures, and maps which share information on science, cultures, landmarks, etc.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The National Geographic began in 1888. It is a nonprofit organization which supports exploration, conservation, and education.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is divided into 9 sections which cover topics from animals to the environment. Each section contains the usual information, but it also has special information such as: cave discoveries and gross bacteria.
Relation to other works: The library currently has no other almanacs similar to this. The addition of this book will add to the available content in the library.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book covers different areas of the world and many diverse cultures. It should appeal to the entire school community and its diverse population.
Cost: $14.99
Professional Review:
Leeper, A. (2014). Booklist Online. Retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Nationa...
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November 21, 2016By: Kristin Edwards
APA - National geographic kids almanac 2015. (2014). Washington, D. C.: National Geographic.
Cost$21.99
the type of reference - Almanac
Call Number - Ref 031
content/scope - This Almanac is for student learning information about about animals, science, nature and more.
accuracy - National Geographic is a well-known author of children’s informational books
presentation - This almanac is packed with photos, fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating articles about animals, science, and nature.
relation to similar works - There are many Almanacs available to students. This one is targeted for students.
timeliness - This is an up-to-date Almanac for student use.
diversity - This almanac contains information about many different topics related that includes special Canadian sections.
the citation of a review of the item -Leeper, A. (2014). National geographic kids almanac. Booklist Online. Retrieved from: www.booklistonline.com.
APA - National geographic kids almanac 2015. (2014). Washington, D. C.: National Geographic.
Cost$21.99
the type of reference - Almanac
Call Number - Ref 031
content/scope - This Almanac is for student learning information about about animals, science, nature and more.
accuracy - National Geographic is a well-known author of children’s informational books
presentation - This almanac is packed with photos, fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating articles about animals, science, and nature.
relation to similar works - There are many Almanacs available to students. This one is targeted for students.
timeliness - This is an up-to-date Almanac for student use.
diversity - This almanac contains information about many different topics related that includes special Canadian sections.
the citation of a review of the item -Leeper, A. (2014). National geographic kids almanac. Booklist Online. Retrieved from: www.booklistonline.com.
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November 19, 2016National geographic kids almanac 2015. (2014). Washington, D. C.: National Geographic.
Citation: Amanda Carter
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This almanac is for students grades 3rd-7th. It is a book for kids who love facts about everything. This book covers a variety of subjects that will keep students engaged for hours!
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a top-selling, award-winning company.
Arrangement/Presentation: This almanac has nine sections that are divided up so that kids may easily find what they are looking for.
Accessibility/Diversity: This almanac contains pictures that are appealing to all age levels.
Relation: This almanac will be a great asset to the school library, because it would be the only one of its kind.
Cost: $14.99
Citation: Amanda Carter
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031
Content/Scope: This almanac is for students grades 3rd-7th. It is a book for kids who love facts about everything. This book covers a variety of subjects that will keep students engaged for hours!
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a top-selling, award-winning company.
Arrangement/Presentation: This almanac has nine sections that are divided up so that kids may easily find what they are looking for.
Accessibility/Diversity: This almanac contains pictures that are appealing to all age levels.
Relation: This almanac will be a great asset to the school library, because it would be the only one of its kind.
Cost: $14.99
December 22, 2014
Absolutely adored this book! I can't believe I made it this far in life and have never read a National Geographic Kid Almanac. What a fabulous book. It is chock full of interesting factoids that cover a range of subjects; truly there is something for everyone in the book. Each fact is accompanied by a colourful picture and facts are arranged by subject so if the reader's interest is piqued they can read on about similar subjects. The language is clear and concise, designed to catch and stimulate interest in a topic. Once interest is caught the reader can use another book to get more details later. Although the book is geared towards 'Kids' I enjoyed it and did not want to share. I would highly recommend the 2015 Canadian Edition for any inquisitive child you know.
May 1, 2016
I loved this book so much! I think I bought it towards the end of 2015 at BJ's, and that was when I started my almanac collection :)
This book has a ton of different facts and different little activities. There are sections for things such as space, animals, and tons of other things to read!
This is a great book for anyone who loves almanacs and certain fun and random facts. I have read a lot of almanacs, and these are some of my favorites. They are simple to understand and colorful. I feel that these books are geared towards younger kids, but are great! Happy Reading!
-Madelyn
This book has a ton of different facts and different little activities. There are sections for things such as space, animals, and tons of other things to read!
This is a great book for anyone who loves almanacs and certain fun and random facts. I have read a lot of almanacs, and these are some of my favorites. They are simple to understand and colorful. I feel that these books are geared towards younger kids, but are great! Happy Reading!
-Madelyn
September 8, 2014
Received as a First Read in late August and was very pleased that my son found it absorbing enough to invest some of his precious late summer vacation hours poring through it and relaying content! Lots of interesting information buried in glossy pages for the inquisitive and lots of pictures make for easy reading. In my son's words: "very cool".
September 19, 2014
I asked my son what he thought (4 Y/O). He said "cool pictures."
We read 5-6 pages from this pretty much every day - and it's gotten him more interested in the Nat Geo app, which we find great stuff on all the time. It's a bit above him, some of the language requires on the fly translating to a lower level, but I think it's the kind of book he'll have until he's a teenager. Good stuff.
We read 5-6 pages from this pretty much every day - and it's gotten him more interested in the Nat Geo app, which we find great stuff on all the time. It's a bit above him, some of the language requires on the fly translating to a lower level, but I think it's the kind of book he'll have until he's a teenager. Good stuff.
December 5, 2014
This book I find very intresting because it has diffrent chapters of science,social studies and more.It also has a chapters of some games you can play in the book.The genre of this book is informational .The book describes the diffrent facts by asking you questions and then answering them.I really like this book because it really gives you a lot of information about diffrent genres.
September 20, 2016
It is really cool and has a lot of information about good things and has facts but i did not finish it I just have read a few pages but i did not know if it was up my ally so i went ahead and turned it in.
July 8, 2014
So much interesting facts
October 20, 2014
Loved it. Informative. Would make a great present for any middle school student.
December 9, 2014
Yey! I find it awesome to learn and read loads of new informations and discoveries around the world!
January 31, 2015
awesome, lots of info and activities. well worth reading it. My son loves it.
September 6, 2015
I read this book to learn about all sorts of culture and cool facts.I did not read every page. It was a very good book.
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December 3, 2015A lot of intresting facts about the nature
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