National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011

by National Geographic Kids

Dare to explore! The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 brings young readers the very latest updates on living on, and caring for, planet Earth. The Almanac’s cool photos, lively illustrations and easy-to-read format encourages readers to absorb countless incredible facts and spend hours browsing hot topics, such as fun ways to convince your family to go green.

In true National Geographic Kids magazine style, this is a book to excite kids about their its fun-filled pages are packed with everything from how to decode your dreams to the excitement of underwater pumpkin carving to the fascinating powers of the human brain. Geography, history, science, and adventure—it’s all here to explore in one single volume. This is the reference book that gives young minds MORE...

More than 15 homework-helper sections More than 50 puzzles, projects, and really cool experiments More than 500 pictures of our planet and all that’s on it More than 5,000 fun and amazing facts

The opening section introduces timely information for 2011 and unique National Geographic content. The rest of the Almanac is filled with fun facts and helpful references on subjects from countries worldwide to Presidents stateside, from the wisdom of convention to cool new inventions.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

352 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 2009

About the author

With more than 600 titles—including the popular Weird But True franchise and the New York Times Best Selling National Geographic Kids Almanac—National Geographic Kids Books is the recognized leader in nonfiction for kids. Published in 28 languages, NGK Books reaches approximately 85 million kids every year.

Offering K-12 educators resources that align to and support the Common Core State Standards, National Geographic has a long history of providing high-quality informational texts suitable for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English language arts, social studies, and science classrooms.

Reviews

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you know that the White House has 35 bathrooms, and that they have an queens room where many queens stayed. Also, that an giraffe has an blue, and black tounge. If you don't know any of this information I say read this information book about stuff you never knew. This book is mostly about everything that happened in 2011. One of the things that it will tell you about is a wolfs language, and how an ape can use an cellphone just like us! Another thing this book will tell you about is world wide things such as money, and cultures. This book will also mainly talkabout the future stuff, and the new inventions that has been made.

One important fact I learned from this book is that the smart mirror was invented. The smart mirror is a mirror that was created to suggest you which shirt or piece of clothing will match something without even wearing it yet. This is an really important fact to know because if this smart mirror never came up people would have to wear there clothing, and check in a mirror if it is good. However, if it isn't they would have to start over again to see which cloth would suit them the best. Another important invention is the Green House. This invention is important because it reminds people to not polute the air or to not throw garbage where you are not supposed to. An Green House will also remind students to recycle, and use solar energy which will not make the air get polluted. Green houses also make adults more happier because they don't have to worry about the cost on electricity.

This book is an super interesting double amazing book! One reason it is an amazing book is because on page 146 FOODERSTITIONS it teaches you about how to know your future with bananas, tea leaves, and apple stems. For example, pour a batch of tea leaves in a cup, and boil it with water. After it is boiled empty it out slowly or drink the tea. What shape does the tea leaf make an cresent moon means goodluck, and an dog means a good friend. If you want to learn more or think I am lying look at page 146 in this amazing book. Another reason this book is amazing or interesting is because on page 43 about Amazing animals. There is an picture of an hore, and zebra mix called the zorce. The zorce was created when an horse, and zebra married that made an unnatural zorse named Eclyse. Eclyse behaves like an horse, and eats hay, whinnes, and hangs out with pedro the hore. However, she is a little wild like an zebra.

This book is an wonderfull nonfiction book about the world. If you want to learn new facts about 2011 or you want to test if you know everything about last year you should definetly read this book because it talks about everything you know, and more. This book taught me more than anyone else can.

[Lisbeth Rider]

Lisbeth Rider
Almanac: National Geographic Kids’ Almanac 2012
Call number
R
031.02
Nati
Brief Description
NG’s reputation of photographic excellence is evident in this book. There are full-color high-quality photos or maps on every page, accompanied by information about animals, nature, history, and cultures.
Citation for where the item has been reviewed
McGuire, Beth (2011). School Library Journal, 57(10).
Criteria:
Content Scope
In addition to the ten broad sections about a variety of subjects, such as history, cultures, animals, and nature, this almanac also has a section offering help with homework, such as how to conduct research and present material to others.
Accuracy, Authority, and Bias
National Geographic’s long-standing reputation is evidence of its authority and accuracy.
Arrangement and Presentation
There are ten major sections with catchy titles, such as “Awesome Adventures” and “Geography Rocks.”
Relation to Similar Works
Several features make this a better choice than many other almanacs. There is a homework help section devoted to giving help with conducting research, making speeches, and writing letters.
Timeliness and Permanence
For readers who have a smartphone, the NG Kids’ Almanac offers a free download at a website that has videos, blogs, pictures, trivia, and links to other online features.
Accessibility/Diversity
One of the main features of the book is its emphasis on diverse cultures, as well as a reading level that is appropriate for the middle school student.
Cost $21.95

[Jessi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am kind of afraid to put this book in my classroom library because it is the kind that always gets stolen and/or has pages torn out of it. My students love reading about cool, updated facts, and I know that I will have to watch this book like a hawk or it will be gone. Although the average kid wouldn't say he or she loves history or science, they really do! They don't like listening to lectures or taking notes, but they love reading about how science is applied in the real world and seeing some weird, interesting tidbit about something historical.

This almanac has a wealth of learning available in glorious, color-filled bites. There is even a section about going green which I (of course) loved because it had a section on letter-writing that is photo-copy worthy for when I teach that later on in the year. There are traditional facts that all teachers want to instill in their students, but there are so many current items that this will be a fresh hit.

What I love most about this book are the short, factual passages. They are a huge motivator for any reluctant reader due to the interesting photos, and they particularly tend to interest boys. I am always looking for something to engage those guys, so I was ecstatic to find this one.

[Denoi Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 is a fun book about cool fact about living on, and caring for, planet Earth and also coll articles about health and sports. Throught reading this book i like how The Almanac’s cool photos, lively illustrations and easy-to-read format encourages readers to absorb countless incredible facts and spend hours browsing hot topic,. I like how the book goes a step further in enlightening the reader focuses more on selected stories. I also like how it narrows the scope to focus on individual categories of football, wrestling, baseball and hockey and not only on one topic. I would recommend this book to any fans of magazines because this book has a lot of similarities and features of a magazine.

[Tanner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book covered many major weather events animals and places to go in the world. I felt it was very good lots of good factual information. Lots of pictures which went along well with the captions. Probably not something a very young kid would read. As long as you are able to read its a great book.

[Thunderfury]

It is so good! Very interesting,, especially the cool inventions page.

[Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was great ! many interesting facts

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives lots of fact so you can read it

[Pia · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING book, with interesting facts and definitely a should read to those who haven't.

[Mara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that the book was great! It has games and everything. It informs you on a lot of stuff. You should really get the book.

[Cairn · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

[Brian Wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool facts

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome book.

[Felix]

Intresting facts