National Geographic Society (U.S.)

"National Geographic takes you on a photographic tour of the world's most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Hundreds of the most breathtaking locales--both natural and man-made--are illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes,...

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.

Introduces baby animals using color photographs and the names of each animal and their babies.--

Presents 1000 trivia questions and answers on various subjects, from biology and technology to mathematics, history, and popular culture, including innovative map, photographic, and game show quizzes.

Describes how birds tweet and bees buzz in the daylight before entirely different creatures awaken and prowl after dark.

"Kids will burst with excitement as they learn all about the science and wonder of volcanoes in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of volcanoes, all around the world--and even some that are out of this world! The Facts Readers series bridges the gap between short, digestible...

Discover the other planets in Earth's solar system and beyond.

"Insect expert Darlyne Murawski leads young readers inside the fascinating world of butterflies: learn how they are magically transformed from squirmy caterpillars; discover how each species develops unique wings; and witness a butterfly food fight, as they wrestle over a flower until a winner is declared."--Amazon.com.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, nature, people, and culture of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Russia.