National Geographic is an iconic publishing house in my opinion. I remember getting the magazine at our house growing up. I wasn’t familiar with their line of children’s books, however, until earlier this year when we reviewed the National Geographic Kids Almanac for 2010, which, hands down, is one of the best books my 7-year-old has in her library.
National Geographic Children’s Books sent us a few more titles this fall and I thought I’d give an overview of each one (in order of age appropriateness.)
Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie by Jill Esbaum, Ages 4 to 8, $5.95
Great colorful book for celebrating fall. The pictures are gorgeous and it’s a fun little seasonal book to share with your younger kids. Part of the Picture the Seasons series, which also includes Apples for Everyone (and the forthcoming Everything Spring.)
Mummies by Elizabeth Carney, Ages 5 to 7, $3.99
From the creepy cover to the interesting facts, jokes, and photographs inside, this is a great book that teaches young readers about the fascinating world of mummies. Part of the National Geographic Readers seris designed to get kids excited about reading. Other topics include frogs, sharks, snakes, and volcanoes.
Crime Scene Science by Karen Romano Young, Ages 11 to 14, $12.95
Do you have a burgeoning young CSI expert at your house? Raising the next Sherlock Holmes? Crime Scene Science is part of the new Science Workshops series from National Geographic Children’s Books. Find out what makes fingerprints unique, identify handwriting traits, and learn to conduct experiments at home. This is a great book for older kids. (Covers human decomposition so yeah…this is for the older kids!)
