National Geographic Kids Almanac 2019 (National Geographic Almanacs)

Product Description The world's best-selling almanac for kids is back and in demand! This year's includes the latest information about what's new and newsy in our world, special dates to anticipate, and fresh topics, and much more. Have fun keeping up with our quickly changing world with the New York Times best-selling almanac, curated and created just for kids. It's packed with incredible photos; tons of fun facts, crafts, and activities; and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. New features include an updated "Fun and Games" chapter filled with all-new games, jokes, and comics; all new weird-but-true facts; "19 Facts for 2019" feature in every chapter; updated reference material; and cool stuff on topics today's curious kids care about. From School Library Journal Gr 3-7-Did you know that 97 percent of Earth's water is undrinkable? Or that Napoleon feared cats? Little-known facts about science, history, geography, and more comprise this updated best-selling book, clearly one of the leaders in the world of almanacs. Boasting more than 500 color photos, it touts itself as "everything you always wanted to know about everything," and that lofty claim doesn't disappoint. Previous volumes have been favorites among reluctant readers and those scouring for fascinating trivia. This 2019 edition discusses technology innovations such as apps, drones, and robotics. In addition to traditional almanac topics (flags, maps, etc.), this browsable title offers science games and fun lists, including "cool events" in 2019-World Emoji Day, anyone? VERDICT An excellent choice for librarians looking to refresh outdated almanacs.-Sharon Verbeten, Brown City Library, Green Bay, WIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. About the Author National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. This book and series is created by National Geographic contributors, including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.