National Geographic Kids Book Club

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Did you know that houseflies taste with their feet—which are 10,000,000 times more sensitive than the human tongue? Or that Sesame Street's Big Bird is one foot shorter than a real-life ostrich? From Africa, alligators, and astronauts to zippers, zebras, and Zambonis, this treasure trove of fascinating, fantastic facts will keep you entertained for hours!

 

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5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!
Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians
Weird but True! Star Wars: 300 Epic Facts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away....
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2025
Weird but True World 2025: Incredible Facts, Awesome Photos, and Weird Wonders--For This Year and Beyond!
Weird but True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government
Ultimate Bugopedia, 2nd Edition: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever
Can't Get Enough Cat Stuff: Fun Facts, Awesome Info, Cool Games, Silly Jokes, and More!
Beyond Infinity: Exploring the Secrets of the Universe With the James Webb Space Telescope
Yes! No? Maybe So...: Amazing Answers to More Than 250 Mind-Blowing Questions
How to Survive in the Age of Pirates: A Handy Guide to Swashbuckling Adventures, Avoiding Deadly Diseases, and Escapin G the Ruthless Renegades of the High Seas
Explorer Academy Vela: The Sailor Cipher (Book 1)

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Deadliest Animals on the Planet
1,000 Facts About Sharks
National Geographic Kids Personality Quizzes
Ultimate Mammalpedia
The Ultimate Book of Reptiles: Your guide to the secret lives of these scaly, slithery, and spectacular creatures!
Not-So-Common Cents: Super Duper Important Facts About Money You Can't Afford to Miss
National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
Bite, Sting, Kill: The Incredible Science of Toxins, Venom, Fangs, and Stingers (National Geographic Kids)

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halloween-virgo halloween-virgo

I changed my user Bc I finished my finals!Who has one week left of school?-Summer-virgo
kirkturbos kirkturbos

Me.... 😔 I want to be done so bad!!!
kirkturbos kirkturbos

I used to have 170 days of school, but this school wanted to be special, and extended it to 180......

book_addict book_addict

Ahh, hate finals. Congrats on surviving em! My school ends on Thursday, June 6, so about a week from now! Btw, is your birthday in August or September? (just curious cuz I’m an August virgo)
bethanybeach bethanybeach

I love it that this is our week of school!
kirkturbos kirkturbos

“In the garden of life, resilience blooms from the cracks in our struggles. Water your dreams with persistence, and watch them grow through adversity.” I thought this would be a good one, seeing as it is summer, have a wonderful day everyone! 😄
kirkturbos kirkturbos

I guess no one liked it, LOL 😂

techfashion0315 techfashion0315

Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry! I thought I replied to it. I love this quote very much and appreciate you sharing it!

kirkturbos kirkturbos

You're good! I didn't think it was that good, as I do not like gardening at all! 😂 I much prefer upgrading my computers, or riding my bike or go-kart. I just found that quote online and thought it might be good to share on here. I don't know who wrote it though.
jaxriver jaxriver

I think it's a great quote! I love how it is used metaphorically :)
pudgyjeon pudgyjeon

Q: What is the most intense outdoor activity? A: Camping! (Get it? In-tents!)
victoria_wise victoria_wise

Okay! As I mentioned in my last post, the color for my new avatar background is .....Deep Ocean Blue! Thank you for helping me think of this wonderful color!
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