National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dig through igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and find out what they are used for in people's everyday lives. Break apart facts about fossil forming and crystal making. Carve out the differences between quartz and crystals. Then test your geologic smarts to see what you've learned.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
More fun than a barrel of monkeys and more interesting than reality TV-- this brain candy-filled book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: royalty, gravity, bioluminescence, sloths, wildfires, bubblegum, cars, breakfast, aliens, you name it! It's a fantastic, fact-filled edition with all-new info on hundreds of topics, and the same great design that captures kids' attention and keeps them yearning for more.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
From a vineyard route through Northwest wine country to a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives--both classic and off the beaten track--across the United States and Canada. You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to see and do along the way.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Seventeen short chapters with engaging narrative and lots of photos with information-packed captions illustrate the mechanisms by which birds produce the characteristic and sometimes brilliant coloration of their feathers and other body parts.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"The lives, legends, and epic events that made the American West a world-renowned symbol of true grit are showcased in this gorgeous volume featuring the Gold Rush, the Indian Wars, cowboys, outlaws, and more. From Lewis and Clark's epic 1803 expedition to the showmanship of Buffalo Bill Cody, the story of the American West is epic in scope and full of amazing tales of tragedy and triumph. Lavishly illustrated with vivid photographs and intricate...
19) Coral reefs
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to coral reefs, including where they are found, how they grow, what lives in them, their importance, and efforts being made to protect and restore them.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Journey with National Geographic to Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park and discover what is being done to bring this African oasis back to its former glory, including perhaps the most ambitious restoration effort ever attempted, with elephants, hippos, and scores of zebra, wildebeest, impala, and buffalo being relocated into the park.