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Nerd A to Z: Your Reference to Literally Figuratively Everything You've Always Wanted to Know
Want to know how likely it is that robots will take over the world? Or what Viking heroes were really like? Find out in this guide to all things smart and geeky--from ancient history to sci-fi technology, Marvel superheroes to edible insects, and beyond!
Move over dictionary. There's a new reference book in town!
This superstuffed alphabetical compendium of must-know facts from science, pop culture, history, and more is perfect for kids who already know the names of every single dinosaur or want to understand exactly how the Millennium Falcon works. It's a book for grammar gurus, science snobs, music geeks, and history buffs. In short, it's a book for nerds.
Inside, you'll find browsable, info-packed blurbs that'll give you the lowdown on everything from augmented reality to zydeco, with larger features that dive deep into fascinating topics like UFOs, pirates, artificial intelligence, and daring circus acts. You'll find out what kind of nerd you are with superfun flowchart quizzes. And you'll hear from the world's most notable (and quotable) Nerds of Note from history and today.
Move over dictionary. There's a new reference book in town!
This superstuffed alphabetical compendium of must-know facts from science, pop culture, history, and more is perfect for kids who already know the names of every single dinosaur or want to understand exactly how the Millennium Falcon works. It's a book for grammar gurus, science snobs, music geeks, and history buffs. In short, it's a book for nerds.
Inside, you'll find browsable, info-packed blurbs that'll give you the lowdown on everything from augmented reality to zydeco, with larger features that dive deep into fascinating topics like UFOs, pirates, artificial intelligence, and daring circus acts. You'll find out what kind of nerd you are with superfun flowchart quizzes. And you'll hear from the world's most notable (and quotable) Nerds of Note from history and today.
176 pages, Hardcover
Published August 20, 2019
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May 20, 2021
WELCOME ALL OF THE NERDDOMS!
A Fantastic full-to-the-brim encyclopedia/dictionary hybrid of all things nerdy! From Science to animals to the unknown/inexplicable, this National Geographic Non-Fiction book is a nerd's dream.
While I wish more things could be squeezed into it, there is a plethora of information and just enough to tease the reader into looking for additional information on the many topics included!
A Fantastic full-to-the-brim encyclopedia/dictionary hybrid of all things nerdy! From Science to animals to the unknown/inexplicable, this National Geographic Non-Fiction book is a nerd's dream.
While I wish more things could be squeezed into it, there is a plethora of information and just enough to tease the reader into looking for additional information on the many topics included!
May 29, 2019
Facts you never even knew you wanted to know! This is a fun book that will keep nerdy readers engrossed for hours and days and weeks! Love the "26 Facts about" pages.
January 17, 2020
As with most National Geographic Kids publications, "Nerd A-Z" provides a plethora of information. In this publication the variety is astounding. Arranged alphabetically, the topics under each letter is varied and surprising. Bite-size bits to plant seeds of curiosity in the minds of young readers for future exploration into subjects that they find interesting.
I found some things about this publication that didn't appeal to me. First of all, the alphabetical idea is good and yet there is not any rationale that I can find behind the bits of information gathered under each letter. Example: "F"....
F-35 Helmet
Fantasy Geopolitics
Fashions from Sci-Fi
Fire-Making
Fire-Tailed Titi Monkey
Fire Walking
Or perhaps "C"....
Chimpanzees
Concussions
Cosmetics
Cosplay
Coyote
Crop Circles
So while the information is good and the amount of each is in the form of snippets, it seems quite random.
Then I also found the font size to rather small as though they wanted to cram as much information as possible on the pages.
Positive aspects in my opinion include the great amount of information on a variety of subjects, the fun and appealing illustrations - both photographic and drawn, and the sometimes silly or tongue-in-cheek method of description or presentation. These will all appeal to young readers and make the book good for picking up and reading to garner lots of bits of information that all Nerds love to have crammed in their inquisitive brains.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
I found some things about this publication that didn't appeal to me. First of all, the alphabetical idea is good and yet there is not any rationale that I can find behind the bits of information gathered under each letter. Example: "F"....
F-35 Helmet
Fantasy Geopolitics
Fashions from Sci-Fi
Fire-Making
Fire-Tailed Titi Monkey
Fire Walking
Or perhaps "C"....
Chimpanzees
Concussions
Cosmetics
Cosplay
Coyote
Crop Circles
So while the information is good and the amount of each is in the form of snippets, it seems quite random.
Then I also found the font size to rather small as though they wanted to cram as much information as possible on the pages.
Positive aspects in my opinion include the great amount of information on a variety of subjects, the fun and appealing illustrations - both photographic and drawn, and the sometimes silly or tongue-in-cheek method of description or presentation. These will all appeal to young readers and make the book good for picking up and reading to garner lots of bits of information that all Nerds love to have crammed in their inquisitive brains.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
June 30, 2020
It's National Geographic, so it's everything you would expect from this organization and more! It's truly a mini encyclopedia for those of us with inquisitive minds. Are you a Science Scholar or a Culture Connoisseur or a Geography Genius or a Design Devotee or a Tech Titan, then this may be the book for you!
My favorite topics were: Alcatraz; Ansansi, the Spider; Bill Nye; Bamboo Houses; Banyan Trees; Bike Path that Twinkles (Netherlands); Burials; Castles; Daydreaming; Dogs Doing Good; Experimental Rock (music); Farming; George Carlin; 26 Heroes to Herald; Henry David Thoreau; Hyperloop - Wow!; Ice Caves (Alaska); Ice Roads; International Space Station; Invasive Species; 26 James Bond Gadgets; Jet Lag; Kazoo; Koala; Labyrinth; Leprechauns; Loch Ness Monster; Locomotives; Laughter; MRI; Maya Lin; Medicinal Plants; Music Chills; Nature's Healing Power; Novel Words; Op Art (Optical Illustions + Art); Pele (Hawaiian Goddess of Fire & Volcanoes); Phoenix (not Arizona); Queen Latifah; Quest; Quill; Quirk; Reenactments; Samhain; Secret Floors; Sports; Spying; Tiny Towns; Titanic; Tree Houses; Unconscious Mind; Underground Railroad; Vampires; Villains; Voodoo (or vodou); Weird Words; X-Ray; Yodeling; Yurts; and Zodiac.
My favorite topics were: Alcatraz; Ansansi, the Spider; Bill Nye; Bamboo Houses; Banyan Trees; Bike Path that Twinkles (Netherlands); Burials; Castles; Daydreaming; Dogs Doing Good; Experimental Rock (music); Farming; George Carlin; 26 Heroes to Herald; Henry David Thoreau; Hyperloop - Wow!; Ice Caves (Alaska); Ice Roads; International Space Station; Invasive Species; 26 James Bond Gadgets; Jet Lag; Kazoo; Koala; Labyrinth; Leprechauns; Loch Ness Monster; Locomotives; Laughter; MRI; Maya Lin; Medicinal Plants; Music Chills; Nature's Healing Power; Novel Words; Op Art (Optical Illustions + Art); Pele (Hawaiian Goddess of Fire & Volcanoes); Phoenix (not Arizona); Queen Latifah; Quest; Quill; Quirk; Reenactments; Samhain; Secret Floors; Sports; Spying; Tiny Towns; Titanic; Tree Houses; Unconscious Mind; Underground Railroad; Vampires; Villains; Voodoo (or vodou); Weird Words; X-Ray; Yodeling; Yurts; and Zodiac.
March 19, 2020
The book is a masterpiece of literature. I like the fact that it is organized alphabetically, and that you get to pick what type of nerd you are! The categories are explained to the type of nerd you are. But if you have a child or someone that is reading the book they have put in a page about Zombies. And they have one on UFOS. But I like the book all the same🙂. It is a wonderful book for learning everything you want to know in a day. And is in a childish way so funny things are said and jokes are in the book.
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September 2, 2022
This was educational and written in a way that was fun but also not annoyingly kid-like, so even as an adult, it's enjoyable. Many of the things I knew about, but nice to have more details or a refresher, but I also learned a lot too. Definitely a book I'd like to have on my shelf for kids.
November 26, 2019
If you are interested in being that person who knows the facts, has the smarts, and can problem-solve with the experts, then this book is for you. Full of information about science, arts, culture, geography, history, and technology, this book is the perfect encyclopedia of knowledge for the coolest people on earth- nerds!
At the very beginning of the book there is a flow chart quiz, "What Kind of Nerd Are You?", so you can discover if you're a scientist, a culture connoisseur, a tech expert, a genius at geography, or a designer. Once you've found out your special interest, you can take another flow chart quiz to find your niche within that subject. No matter if your interests are sports, music, art, science, virtual reality tech, cartography, zoology, genetics, or botany, there is a cool quiz to take and a whole book full of cool information on that subject!
I love how rich the colors are on every page of this book! The photographs are so colorful, and each section is color-coded so you can navigate through the alphabetical entries with ease.
With a wide range of subjects, there is something in here to interest everyone. There is even an entry for zombies! Some of the entries are short, but some are grouped together under a general heading. For instance, there is an entire page under C devoted to "Comic Book Heroes" with amazing factoids and details about 26 superheroes.
There are also quotes about nerds or from famous nerds throughout history. There's a quote from Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), saying how nerds are cool!
Nerds truly make the world go round with their passion for knowledge!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.
At the very beginning of the book there is a flow chart quiz, "What Kind of Nerd Are You?", so you can discover if you're a scientist, a culture connoisseur, a tech expert, a genius at geography, or a designer. Once you've found out your special interest, you can take another flow chart quiz to find your niche within that subject. No matter if your interests are sports, music, art, science, virtual reality tech, cartography, zoology, genetics, or botany, there is a cool quiz to take and a whole book full of cool information on that subject!
I love how rich the colors are on every page of this book! The photographs are so colorful, and each section is color-coded so you can navigate through the alphabetical entries with ease.
With a wide range of subjects, there is something in here to interest everyone. There is even an entry for zombies! Some of the entries are short, but some are grouped together under a general heading. For instance, there is an entire page under C devoted to "Comic Book Heroes" with amazing factoids and details about 26 superheroes.
There are also quotes about nerds or from famous nerds throughout history. There's a quote from Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), saying how nerds are cool!
Nerds truly make the world go round with their passion for knowledge!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.
December 19, 2024
I tend to be a bit of a Nerd, so this book fit perfectly into my bookshelf.
It offers fascinating topics. I especially liked the daring circus acts.
It offers fascinating topics. I especially liked the daring circus acts.
December 27, 2019
What kind of nerd are you? Are you into tech, science, culture, history or what? It really doesn’t matter in this guide because there is something for every kind of nerd here. Each section starts with a chart asking the reader various questions that will guide them to which category of nerd best fits them.
This handy tool shares nerdy stuff from A to Z. These pages are filled with awesome photos, nerds of note, fun facts and lots of information explaining each topic. Readers may even be able to find some nerdy celebrities too. If you are a comic book nerd there is an A to Z section with snippets about some favorite comic heroes. Are you a legos nerd? If so, did you know there are lego master builders who create objects that are life size? Robotics are a big part of our culture and this guide has some interesting insight just for robot nerds. If you are a nerd who loves espionage this guide has sprite satellites, animals with superpowers and more. Are you familiar with unmeltable ice cream or upside down lightening? All of the unimaginable can be found here in quick interesting snippets that will engage and inspire further learning.
Parents and teachers will love this reference guide for kids and themselves. Readers will find plenty of mind blowing knowledge to be shared and researched for further learning. The photos and illustrations are found on every page to provide readers a visual perspective of what they learn. Readers can also learn about other awesome nerds, review flow charts, test their knowledge with quizzes and many other curated curiosities.
This handy tool shares nerdy stuff from A to Z. These pages are filled with awesome photos, nerds of note, fun facts and lots of information explaining each topic. Readers may even be able to find some nerdy celebrities too. If you are a comic book nerd there is an A to Z section with snippets about some favorite comic heroes. Are you a legos nerd? If so, did you know there are lego master builders who create objects that are life size? Robotics are a big part of our culture and this guide has some interesting insight just for robot nerds. If you are a nerd who loves espionage this guide has sprite satellites, animals with superpowers and more. Are you familiar with unmeltable ice cream or upside down lightening? All of the unimaginable can be found here in quick interesting snippets that will engage and inspire further learning.
Parents and teachers will love this reference guide for kids and themselves. Readers will find plenty of mind blowing knowledge to be shared and researched for further learning. The photos and illustrations are found on every page to provide readers a visual perspective of what they learn. Readers can also learn about other awesome nerds, review flow charts, test their knowledge with quizzes and many other curated curiosities.
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