Everything Pets

by James Spears

Published 8 October 2013

Let the fur fly with tons of photos and facts about our animal friends. Did you know that a cat's top speed is about 31 miles per hour, that a dog can make about 100 different facial expressions, or that many birds' feathers weigh more than their bones?

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about our beloved pets–whether scaly, slithery, four-legged, or feathered–in National Geographic Kids Everything Pets. Filled with fabulous and funny photos and peppered with fun facts, this is a must-have for all young animal lovers, sure to satisfy kids' curiosity about every kind of pet.


Everything Battles

by John Perritano and James Spears

Published 12 March 2013
National Geographic Kids Everything Battles captures all of the action and valor of the battlefield, as well as the trappings that go with it. Kids will browse eye-popping photographs and illustrations, as they peruse fascinating facts and information about armor, weapons, uniforms, technology, military jets, battleships, military technology, top-secret intelligence and more. Topics include five ultimate battles, the greatest commanders of all time, and an entirely interactive chapter, in which kids can decipher a secret code, develop their own battlefield strategy, and more. Throughout this dynamic book, layers of authoritative information and fun sidebars and facts make historic events accessible and fascinating for young readers.

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