National Geographic Kids Almanac 2016

by National Geographic Kids

This New York Times bestseller is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating articles about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. New features include a special section on animal friends; an updated "Fun and Games" chapter filled with all-new games, jokes, and comics; a new "Dino Myths Busted" feature; all new weird-but-true facts, crafts, and activities; a new special "15 Facts" feature in every chapter; updated reference material, and much more! And, this is the only kids' almanac with mobile media features that allow kids to access National Geographic videos, photo galleries, and games.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, History, Education, Animals, Reference, Childrens

352 pages, Hardcover

First published May 12, 2015

About the author

With 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.

Reviews

[Lailabouzeid · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book because of it's facts and I would really recommend this for loads of people. This book is very knowledgable! It tells you about different countries (geography) , animals, science and the latest/newest events happening around the world! Loved these books since I was younger I love National Geographic books! I recommend for all the people reading this review! By the way, I actually doubt anybody would give a low rating.

[Keila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nostalgia hits hard

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

National Geographic has long been known for the quality of their photography. That fact becomes obvious when you pick up the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2016. The photographs are stunning and tremendously appealing. The topics covered in the almanac are also bound to pull readers in both young and old. The facts about animals, adventuring, science, dinosaurs, and nations of the world are fascinating which makes the book one to pore over. Many hours of not only entertainment but learning can easily be filled with this great new version of the New York Times Best Seller. Highly recommended for readers, especially fact hounds who can't get enough. There is sure to be something for everyone.

[William Wu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, National Geographic have produced a fun and nice to read almanac. I liked reading the almanac, I think people who don't even enjoy reading would like reading these articles and facts. I had fun reading, whenever I had free time it became a habit to go to this book and read 15-20 pages.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a good book. I read it for fun. There are many short topics in this book about ancient legends, culture celebrations and animals. I did not read all of them.

[Annabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Readers will thoroughly enjoy learning with this 2016 Almanac from National Geographic. The book’s set up pairs beautiful photography with interesting facts and humor. With fun facts and over 500 photos, reading on just seems like a must. National Geographic wisely creates little bubbles throughout the book alongside the facts to clear up any confusion or define a word. This New York Times bestseller expertly creates jokes to lighten up any page, and combines cultural awareness with the animals of our world and games. From achievements of our world, to struggles of nature’s inhabitants, and major celebrations, it has the answers to all of the questions you would think to ask and then some. It boasts its photography, graphs, and charts full of data in a fun, entertaining way. It’s wide range in acceptable audiences - from small children to older adults - that strive to learn or just enjoy a good book make this a book to highly recommend.

[Baudshaw (Aadi Indradevi) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very, very well-constructed almanac of all things, not just the natural world. It was very enjoyable reading this when I was kid, and I hope other kids get to look through the old versions, even if some of them are a bit outdated now.

(I'm counting this for 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2020, which are the ones I've read.)

[Donovan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was not as good as last years one. But it still has lots of many interesting facts about this world and about crazy jobs. Overall if you like facts and learn things you did not know then this is a book for you.

[Ruthwik · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a whole category of topics! It describes and tells fun facts for almost everything in the world that was popular in 2016.

[Omar Aly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learn about some wacky adventures.

[amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

natgeo 🔥

[Hayden Parrish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty interesting

[Lena White]

National geographic kids almanac 2016. (2015). New York: National Geographic.

Citation by: Lena White

Type of Reference: Almanac

Call Number: j031.02 nati

Content/Scope: This almanac contains 351 pages with illustrations, mostly color. This New York Times bestseller contains photographs, fun facts, crafts, activities, and articles about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. There are all new weird-but-true facts and a special "16 Facts" feature in every chapter; updated reference material, and much more! And, this is the only kids' almanac with mobile media features that allow kids to access National Geographic videos, photo galleries, and games.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Based on content from the award-winning and top-selling children's magazine National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Kids books, the National Geographic Kids Almanac is created by multiple National Geographic contributors--including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.

Arrangement/Presentation: The book is divided into sections that contain pictures, maps, and lots of references to explore content further, with online resources readily available.

Relation to other Works: There are many bibliographies of children's books available. This one focuses on books that are engaging and fun for children to listen to or read together.

Accessibility/Diversity: This almanac is an excellent book for kids who love facts in small bites, along with lots of related color photographs. The almanac covers a wide variety of subjects and activities that appeal to young readers 8 to 14. Visual learners will be attracted to the book by its many photographs and catchy topics.

Cost: $21.95

Professional Review: McGuire, B. (2011). National geographic kids almanac 2016. School Library Journal, 57(10), p. 88.

[Rachel Vessels · Rating 5 out of 5]

National Geographic kids almanac 2016. (2015). Washington, DC: National Geographic Society.

Citation by: Rachel Vessels

Type of Reference: Almanac

Call Number: 031.02 Nat

Content/Scope: An almanac directed towards children 8-12 years old. Containing fun facts and over 500 incredible photographs. Contents include science, animals, adventure, history, geography, nature and culture. Although students can use the internet to research anything, this almanac has everything readily available at their fingertips.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is world-renown. Known mainly for their monthly magazine with exquisite, breath-taking photographs.

Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is by classifications. Included in the 353 brightly colored pages are weird-but-true facts and trivia, crafts and activities, games section with jokes and comics, 500 full-color photographs, up to date countries, updated statistic and reference materials.

Relation to Other Works: There are many almanacs available, this almanac is kid-friendly, reasonably priced, and full of color.

Accessibility/Diversity: The illustrations and vocabulary are very diverse. Students would be attracted to the bright illustrations, photographs and fun facts.

Cost: $13.99

Professional Review: Kennedy, Elizabeth. (2015, June 16). National Geographic kids almanac. Retrieved from http://childrensbooks.about.com/od/pr...

[Seriously · Rating 5 out of 5]

National Geographic Kids almanac 2016. (2015).Washington, D.C. : National Geographic.

Citation by: Stephanie Ross

Type of Reference: Almanac

Call Number: Ref 031

Content/Scope: A children's almanac recommended for grades 3 through 6. This fun book has facts, photographs, maps, crafts, activities, and articles on topics such as: animals, cultures, famous landmarks, science, and the future. Filled with new features and access to mobile media features, this almanac is sure to be a hit with children.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic Kids Books is a nationally recognized name in children's nonfiction books. Many books are recommended and purchased for school libraries from National Geographic Kids Books.

Arrangement/Presentation: The book is arranged by topic and includes an index. Each page has fun facts, illustrations, and additional reference material about the topics presented. There is a special section on animal friends, a "Dino Myths Busted" feature, and a special "15 Facts" feature in each chapter.

Relation to other works: There are other children's almanacs for purchase. This book would make a good recent addition to a print reference section of the library.

Accessibility/Diversity: Children from all backgrounds will enjoy looking at the pictures and reading the fun facts and articles.

Cost: $21.29

Review: No review found.

[Madelyn Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much! I think I bought it in the beginning of 2015 at BJ's.

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

[Tushar Ahire · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true encyclopedia for kids packed with loads of information, amazing facts and mind blowing pictures. Purchased it for my 8 year old and he got so much obsessed with it that he does not sleep without reading some facts from the book daily. I too loved to read the book.
352 pages of colorful images on high quality paper.
The book is divided in 10 Sections :
1. Your World 2016
2. Awesome Adventure
3. Amazing Animals
4. Super Science
5. Wonders of Nature
6. Fun and Games
7. Culture Connection
8. Going Green
9. History Happens
10. Geography Rocks

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We LOVE this book - it's always in our daughter's hands, or in the car. :) It's perfect for travel - or for rainy days when books are in hand all day long.

We interviewed the author - it's pretty cool! http://www.wanderingeducators.com/bes...

[Kelsey Yates · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 7 year old daughter is in love with all things National Geographic.

[Polar Bear Star · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to get my hands on all of these books

[Nick Kruzshak · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a great book focusing on all subjects. I really loved its brief but informative details. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes informative reading.

[Time Muangman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keeps you updated every year.