#MMBBR #Reviews Bright Books for Little Hands and New Middle Grade Must-Haves from @NGKids #NatGeoKids via @mediamastersbks

 

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These books are FANTASTIC. I could not stop reading them and both my boys thought that they were all cute, educational and fun to read and look through. Did you know that "dinosaur" means "terrible lizard" or that the mythical Nemean lion had a hide so tough no weapons could cut it?!?!!! So cool right! In these books you will read about dinos, birds, puppies, mythical beasts, rocks/gems, baby animals, science and weird but true faces on rocs and minerals. These books have all the things that I love about National Geographic...the amazing photos, great tidbits and facts, as well as the well written index located in the back of the books. These books will make you want to learn and read well past your bedtime!!!

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Weird But True Know It All: Rocks and Minerals (ages 8-12, paperback)

• Did you know that Montana’s Grasshopper Glacier is filled with millions of frozen locusts that got caught in a storm more than 300 million years ago? 
• Or that Roman soldiers were said to get some of their pay in salt, and the word salary comes from "sal," the Roman word for salt?

In this latest single-subject Weird But True! book, readers will learn about everything from rocks in outer space to precious gems found in Earth's deepest oceans and everything in between, including rock-related careers, art, geography, history and consumer products (did you know the average car has 44 pounds of copper in it??). 

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Just Joking Science (ages 8-12, paperback)

A perfect read for science whizzes (and whiz wannabes), kid comedians, and laughter-lovers of all ages, Just Joking Science features 300 science-themed jokes that is scientifically proven to leave kids laughing:). Jokes about all kinds of science stuff―kooky chemistry, funny physics, dinosaurs, space, and more―is combined with fast STEM-centric facts and 10 stories of real-life scientific experiments that are almost too wild to believe. Sized for Easter baskets, back packs and camp care packages, Just Joking Science is an ideal party-starter with friends and family or a quiet-time entertainer. 

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 Little Kids First Board Book: Birds (board book, ages Baby-3)

Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar big subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about a variety of birds, they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can keep their eyes open for occasional funny commentary from the animals. With their bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books take a fresh new approach to make learning about nature and science fun.

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So Cute! Puppies (hardcover, ages 3-5)

From puppies at playtime to rascally ruff-housing, this book is filled with humor and informational sidebars, and pairs super cute puppy photos with imagined inner dialogue that will have the whole family laughing. Perfect for little kids getting acquainted with a new pup at home or kids who love animals in general.

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So Cool! Dinos (hardcover, ages 3-5)

Those sharp, pointy teeth! Those terrifying claws! Those long necks and pointy spines! Let’s face it ... dinosaurs are SO COOL! Blending dinosaur art with silly quips and Informational fact boxes about when dinosaurs lived on Earth, stats about dinos, dinosaur feathers, and more, this is the perfect little reader to get kids’ brains buzzing and keep them laughing while learning.

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Little Kids First Big Book of Baby Animals (hardcover, ages 4-8)

Newest addition to the best-selling series! From panda cubs and prairie dog pups to beluga calves and fuzzy flamingo chicks, meet more than 40 animal babies from every corner of the globe and find out how these wee wild ones are born, where they live, what their families are like, how they get their food, and how they learn to do things on their own―all the things that are important to young humans, too!
Features include:

• A map that shows where these animals are found in the wild
• Questions in each chapter that encourage interactive learning
• Simple text for reading aloud or for beginning readers
• Engaging photography of real animals in their habitats
• Parent tips that extend the experience beyond the book

Expertly vetted, the National Geographic Readers series has drawn high critical praise from the likes of School Library Journal ("Highly Recommended") and Booklist (“Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats.”). 

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National Geographic Readers: Mythical Beasts (L3) (paperback, ages 7-9)

Calling all fans of unicorns, dragons, sea monsters, and fantastical beasts! This Level 3 reader explores animals that are mistaken for mythical creatures, critters that are almost too weird for reality, and other creatures with incredible abilities.

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National Geographic Readers: Bling! (L3) (paperback, ages 7-9)

In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth’s crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, learning the names and features of the coolest rocks and minerals, and exploring rare and beautiful gemstones. 

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