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Monday, May 13, 2019

Book review: 'National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020' is full of interesting facts

It's been tough trying to review this book and I totally blame my son. He hasn't wanted to let me read it because he's currently obsessed with, "National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020." I cannot count how many times he's interrupted me with, "Mom, did you know..." and then has gone on to relate a fact he's learned from this newest Nat Geo book.

And, because I want him to enjoy learning, I've procrastinated taking the book away from him to review it.

Until today. When I finally put my foot down.

So let's get on with the review!
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"National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020" has 500 color photographs about almost anything you could possibly imagine. This book covers animals, engineering, rocks, war, the universe, vacations, you name it! And it's all seriously very interesting.

For instance, did you know what the four different types of volcanoes are? Well just turn to page 157 and you'll not only learn about each type, but you'll see photo examples as well..

What about microorganisms? Want to get your kids on board with washing their hands? Have them read pages 94 and 95. They'll learn all about the differences between good and bad bacteria, spreading germs, and if shaking hands, giving five, or fist bumping are the cleanest ways to great people.

From mini bios about explorers to the puss moth caterpillar, this almanac is full of seriously cool facts that can keep kids (and adults!) entertained for hours.

Broken up into 11 sections, this almanac is also interspersed with comic strips, quizzes, hidden pictures, word scrambles, and other fun pages that are as educational as they are entertaining.

There is so much information in this book that Nat Geo went further than its printed pages and put out a website full of interesting things. Check it out here.
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"National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020" is a clean book with nothing offensive in it. This highly educational tool can be used to learn more about various subjects and is a wonderful way to garner interest in just about any field.

Book breakdown:
352 pages
Color photographs and illustrations
Best for ages: 8 and older
Educational factor: high
Christian content: a bit
Parents could be concerned about: nothing
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1 comment:

  1. TheTimerMay 17, 2019 at 11:31 PM

    One more thing. I really like that you are reviewing children's books. I also like that you now have a little thing at the bottom that creates kind of a standard like "Things that parents should be concerned about:," or "Christian." I'd suggest you quantify a bit more and possibly figure a way to go a little deeper. For example, "Supports family values:" or "Gender confusing:"

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