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Did you know that today is National Read A Book Day? I think reading a book should be done everyday, but it is nice that there is a day to celebrate its importance. National Geographic Kids publishes a wide array of educational books that make reading fun for kids.
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Weird But True is a popular series published by National Geographic Kids. We had the chance to review the tenth edition. Just like the books before it, it is filled with interesting factoids such as “Research found that babies cry more in Britain, Canada and Italy than anywhere else in the world. They cry the least in Denmark, Germany and Japan.” Who knew?
The National Geographic Kids Almanac is another series that my kids have really enjoyed over the years. It is filled with facts and photos about everything from animals to weather. Even though a new edition is published every year, they keep the content fresh and exciting for curious young minds.
Many people associate National Geographic Kids with non-fiction books, but we just discovered that they also have a selection of fiction books. The Nebula Secret is Book One of a new series called Explorer Academy. This book is about a 12-year-old named Cruz Coronado. Cruz and 23 other kids from around the world are enrolled at the Explorer Academy where there are in training to become world-class explorers. Cruz must figure out clues to a family mystery and figure out why someone would be out to get him.
My son was very excited to read this book. After he read the first chapter he said it was the best book he has ever read! However, as he read on, he said there were some scary parts so I advised him not to read it at night. Although this book is recommended for ages 8-12, I think it might be more appropriate for kids on the upper half of this spectrum. I do appreciate how the book is inspired by real National Geographic explorers. There are also secret symbols, codes, and puzzles hidden throughout the book, which add to the adventure.
To celebrate the launch of Explorer Academy, one lucky family will experience a spectacular ship-based expedition, just like the students at
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Finally, 1,001 Ways to Be Creative is a fun book to spark the imagination. This book is for anyone who is looking for a source of “everyday inspiration”. Life as an adult can become monotonous unless we make a conscious effort to infuse creativity into it. Sometimes we think being creative is only for artists or those who have dedicated their lives to a craft. However, this books shows the reader that being creative can be as simple as changing the order of our meals for one day. (Personally, I am a big fan of breakfast for dinner!)
I hope that this list of books inspires you and your kids to read together and celebrate National Read A Book Day!