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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2022, U.S. Edition
Kids can have fun keeping up with our quickly changing world with the New York Times best-selling almanac, packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, adventures with National Geographic Explorers, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. The 2022 edition features a new Kids vs. Plastic chapter, packed with ideas on how you can reduce your plastic waste. 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, is fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book
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352 pages, Library Binding
Published May 4, 2021
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815 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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August 23, 2021
I have reviewed the National Geographic Kids Almanac for several years now. My grandchildren absolutely love this and look forward to a copy every year.
The variety of information is simply stunning and categorized for easy finding. The history buff as well as the budding scientist will love the information. Geographic and cultural features and animals, both currently living and prehistoric, have coverage that tickle the intellect and encourage further study.
Fun, games, puzzles, jokes and riddles are sprinkled through the book giving the opportunity for a bit of fun and entertainment.
This is definitely a must have.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
The variety of information is simply stunning and categorized for easy finding. The history buff as well as the budding scientist will love the information. Geographic and cultural features and animals, both currently living and prehistoric, have coverage that tickle the intellect and encourage further study.
Fun, games, puzzles, jokes and riddles are sprinkled through the book giving the opportunity for a bit of fun and entertainment.
This is definitely a must have.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
July 26, 2021
When I was a kid, I used to love to read the Information Please Almanac (which became The Time Almanac in 1998. So it isn't surprised that I give all kids in my family who are 8 and older the National Geographic Kids Almanac every year. There is a broad range of topics in this year's book. As usual, it is divided into eleven chapters beginning with Your World 2022 covering things that happened in 2021 and things that will happen in 2022 (yikes! Harry Potter will be 22 years old), lots of pets found forever home when Covid-19 hit and the Olympics were postponed. There is now a chapter on Kid vs. Plastic, an important topic for the world of tomorrow. There's also information on Science and Technology, Culture, Animals, Space, Wonders of Nature and History Happens, and so much more. On of the things the Almanac always does so well is connecting the past with the present. Just take a look at page 247 to see what I mean. Beginning with the Civil Rights Movement, right up to the death of John Lewis in 2020 and his "Good Trouble" legacy. There is a chapter on Fun & Games which has proven very popular among my young readers. Each chapter ends with a short quiz and some homework help on each topic.
July 13, 2021
The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2022 features eleven chapters of information kids love learning about including animals, science and technology, games, space, nature, history, and geography. There is even a section that talks about how our world changed during the pandemic…for the better.
I loved learning that sea turtles in Thailand and Florida had an increase in successful nests because many fewer people and pets were walking on the beaches and disturbing the turtles’ nests. Also, pet adoptions increased as families sought comfort and companionship during the shutdown. Facts that I look for every year in the Almanac include vulnerable or endangered species. There are 1,299 mammals in this category including snow leopards and polar bears as well as birds, fish, reptiles like the Round Island day gecko, insects, and amphibians. This list doesn’t seem to get much smaller year to year, unfortunately.
The animal pages are the most fun and the photographs are hilarious. Like the photo of the Polish chicken with its funky feathers on the top of its head. There is a whole page devoted to the red pandas which I personally know very little about. They remind me of a raccoon. You can see some at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Did you know that after inventing the first telephone in 1876 Alexander Graham Bell wanted people to answer the phone saying, “Ahoy!” Maybe you should try that next time Grandma or Grandpa calls. If you’ve been giving a lot of fist bumps lately instead of high fives, you’ll be happy to know that fist bumps offer the least skin-to-skin contact and less likely for germs to jump from one hand to another.
The almanac also includes recipes, quizzes and games, and experiments to try. I promise your child will NOT get bored reading this book. The pages are filled with facts and silly lessons that make learning fun. I guarantee any kid will laugh when learning about the blue-footed boobie birds that live in the Galápagos Islands. They really do have blue, webbed feet and can fly at speeds of 60 mph.
This almanac is a great resource for upcoming school projects on a variety of topics. Every home and school library should have one.
I loved learning that sea turtles in Thailand and Florida had an increase in successful nests because many fewer people and pets were walking on the beaches and disturbing the turtles’ nests. Also, pet adoptions increased as families sought comfort and companionship during the shutdown. Facts that I look for every year in the Almanac include vulnerable or endangered species. There are 1,299 mammals in this category including snow leopards and polar bears as well as birds, fish, reptiles like the Round Island day gecko, insects, and amphibians. This list doesn’t seem to get much smaller year to year, unfortunately.
The animal pages are the most fun and the photographs are hilarious. Like the photo of the Polish chicken with its funky feathers on the top of its head. There is a whole page devoted to the red pandas which I personally know very little about. They remind me of a raccoon. You can see some at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Did you know that after inventing the first telephone in 1876 Alexander Graham Bell wanted people to answer the phone saying, “Ahoy!” Maybe you should try that next time Grandma or Grandpa calls. If you’ve been giving a lot of fist bumps lately instead of high fives, you’ll be happy to know that fist bumps offer the least skin-to-skin contact and less likely for germs to jump from one hand to another.
The almanac also includes recipes, quizzes and games, and experiments to try. I promise your child will NOT get bored reading this book. The pages are filled with facts and silly lessons that make learning fun. I guarantee any kid will laugh when learning about the blue-footed boobie birds that live in the Galápagos Islands. They really do have blue, webbed feet and can fly at speeds of 60 mph.
This almanac is a great resource for upcoming school projects on a variety of topics. Every home and school library should have one.
May 7, 2021
he National Geographic Almanac is unique because of the variety of photographs, captions and the life skills advice the book provides readers.
The almanac features photographs of unique inventions like a tent with solar panels and a jet powered surfboard. I live in Hawaii, so these two inventions would be enjoyable to use. There is also a photograph of a motorcycle that seats four people and a sloth shaped robot that monitors the temperature and carbon dioxide levels.
The almanac also features photographs that capture the natural beauty of the world. There is a stunning photographs of mountains in Chile. There is a picture of a swimming hole in Samoa. There is a photo of a row of colorful houses along a river in Norway. I did not have an opinions of these places before, but now I do These photos are so inviting. The interesting fact is that I would not have been able to locate any of these on a map before, but now I can at least point to the correct continent that are on. My knowledge of geography has sharpened because of some these photos.
The three captions I found most unique are about the continents of Africa and North America. I learned the film industry is huge in Nigeria and the oldest university in the world can be found in Morocco. I learned that the Bahamas has underwater caves and pink sand. I am amazed by all of these facts and want to visit these places to see these three sights in person.
Any advice on how to improve myself is helpful. The almanac offers tips on how to write a perfect essay. The most helpful piece of advice is to write a clear topic sentence and support my paragraphs with details. There are also tips on how to write a persuasive letter. I have been writing more letters recently, so this information will come in handy. I can't cook a complicated dish, so I appreciate any advice on how to cook simple. There is a recipe for a cheese quesadilla with zucchini which sounds delicious. This almanac is for all readers because of the variety of information contained.
The almanac features photographs of unique inventions like a tent with solar panels and a jet powered surfboard. I live in Hawaii, so these two inventions would be enjoyable to use. There is also a photograph of a motorcycle that seats four people and a sloth shaped robot that monitors the temperature and carbon dioxide levels.
The almanac also features photographs that capture the natural beauty of the world. There is a stunning photographs of mountains in Chile. There is a picture of a swimming hole in Samoa. There is a photo of a row of colorful houses along a river in Norway. I did not have an opinions of these places before, but now I do These photos are so inviting. The interesting fact is that I would not have been able to locate any of these on a map before, but now I can at least point to the correct continent that are on. My knowledge of geography has sharpened because of some these photos.
The three captions I found most unique are about the continents of Africa and North America. I learned the film industry is huge in Nigeria and the oldest university in the world can be found in Morocco. I learned that the Bahamas has underwater caves and pink sand. I am amazed by all of these facts and want to visit these places to see these three sights in person.
Any advice on how to improve myself is helpful. The almanac offers tips on how to write a perfect essay. The most helpful piece of advice is to write a clear topic sentence and support my paragraphs with details. There are also tips on how to write a persuasive letter. I have been writing more letters recently, so this information will come in handy. I can't cook a complicated dish, so I appreciate any advice on how to cook simple. There is a recipe for a cheese quesadilla with zucchini which sounds delicious. This almanac is for all readers because of the variety of information contained.
July 31, 2021
National Geographic Kids 2022 Almanac is packed full of amazing photos, fun games, animals, geography, exploration and so much more.
This year’s almanac has interesting bits regarding animals during the Covid-19 quarantine Readers will also get to see Inspector Clouseau a rare pink manta ray spotted in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Taxonomy is the way scientists classify all living things. Readers can enjoy learning about how this is done. If you find that you are intrigued by today’s technology, this handy guide shares interesting facts about phones space, inventions and what may come.
Wouldn’t it be cool to go to the movies where a 3D screen surrounds the audience? Did you know that London has been known to shower people with edible banana confetti and peach flavored snow at midnight for New Year’s Eve? Have you ever wondered what is happening inside a volcano before it erupts? You can learn about it and some of the many volcanos around the world and the ring of fire. Did you know that there are fish that feed on fruits and seeds? Did you know that a typical cloud weighs about the same as 18 elephants?
The National Geographic Kids almanac is full of fun and games, cool culture, animals, and loads of information about earth and space. Not only that, but this handy guide also has more than 500 colorful pictures that bring the world to the reader. Parents and teachers can use this guide as a tool to engage young learners and invite them to learn about their world.
This year’s almanac has interesting bits regarding animals during the Covid-19 quarantine Readers will also get to see Inspector Clouseau a rare pink manta ray spotted in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Taxonomy is the way scientists classify all living things. Readers can enjoy learning about how this is done. If you find that you are intrigued by today’s technology, this handy guide shares interesting facts about phones space, inventions and what may come.
Wouldn’t it be cool to go to the movies where a 3D screen surrounds the audience? Did you know that London has been known to shower people with edible banana confetti and peach flavored snow at midnight for New Year’s Eve? Have you ever wondered what is happening inside a volcano before it erupts? You can learn about it and some of the many volcanos around the world and the ring of fire. Did you know that there are fish that feed on fruits and seeds? Did you know that a typical cloud weighs about the same as 18 elephants?
The National Geographic Kids almanac is full of fun and games, cool culture, animals, and loads of information about earth and space. Not only that, but this handy guide also has more than 500 colorful pictures that bring the world to the reader. Parents and teachers can use this guide as a tool to engage young learners and invite them to learn about their world.
July 6, 2021
ALMANAC 2022 is for a kid who likes to know all the random facts about all the random things. Animals, history, culture - this book is stuffed with pages of fascinating information about a huge range of topics. The smaller text and more detailed length makes this one best for slightly older kids. My kids are pouring over every page and sharing a new fun things with each other all day long.
May 31, 2021
Although libraries often carry new National Geographic books for kids, this is one I’d suggest you purchase.
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January 10, 2022
I love these Almanacs! This one didn't disappoint!
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