National Geographic Kids Book Club

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Some scary stories are more than just tall tales. This spine-tingling collection of TRUE terrors and haunting legends is perfect for Halloween—and thrills and chills all year long.

This book is not for the faint of heart…but for those brave enough, a bone-chilling, globe-trotting adventure awaits.

 

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New Books (12 books)

Terrifying True Tales: Haunting Histories, Creepy Cryptids, and Scary Stories from Around the World
Weird But True! Wild: Collector's Boxed Set: 900 Outrageous Facts About Sharks, Animals, and Dinosaurs (Includes 3 Books)
Greeking Out: The Epic Collection (Volumes 1-3, Boxed Set)
Treasury of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals (National Geographic Treasuries)
How to Survive in the Age of Knights: A Handy Guide to Defending Your Castle, Dodging the Black Death, and Mastering the Mayhem of the Middle Ages!
Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters
Science Encyclopedia: Atom Smashing, Food Chemistry, Animals, Space, and More!
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2027 (NGK Almanac)
The Official National Geographic Kids Survival Guide
Weird But True! USA: Expanded Edition: 350 Fascinating Facts About the Fifty States
Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Presidents, Updated & Expanded
Just Jokes: 591½ Rib-Tickling Riddles, Knee-Slapping Knock-Knocks, and Tricky Tongue Twisters for Kids! (Just Joking)

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History's Mysteries: Curious Clues, Cold Cases, and Puzzles From the Past (National Geographic Kids)
Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem
Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!
National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
Weird But True! Disney: 300 Wonderful Facts to Celebrate the Magic of Disney
That's Fact-tastic!: Mind-blowing, Eye-popping, Jaw-dropping Stuff About Our World (Bet You Didn't Know)
Weird but True! Star Wars: 300 Epic Facts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away....

Comments (11034)

ihaveasquirrel ihaveasquirrel

Hi my days ok but i found out that my grandma has covid and its bad so will you guys please think good thoughts Quiz :What is your favorite hobby ( wildlife and jewery ) What is your favorite book (?) And what is your favorite animal( squirrel and fox) Enjoy
clearwater67 clearwater67

Omg I'm so sorry that she has Corona I am willing she will get better very soon,) oh here's a funny thing I heard on tik too about covid: first name: Corona last name : virus nick name covid age : 19 ex's China Japan Russia and whatever
deafgirlhistory deafgirlhistory

Sorry to hear about your grandma! I hope that your grandma feel better! 1. Doing puzzles, playing video games on my computer, reading, doing gymnastics flips on my trampoline, and act crazy! 2. Spirit Riding Free and my favorite book series are "ThroughBred"! 3. Horses!!! Thanks for an quiz!
mara_love mara_love

1. idk 2. Wing of fire 3. i like foxes too :>.
twelfth_night twelfth_night

Aww! I'll pray to god for your grandma! 1. Hula hooping 2. A Good Kind Of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramee 3. Cat
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

Sending good thoughts!!! 1. reading, making clay earrings, and watercolor 2. the Lunar Chronicles series is fantastic 3. dogs :)
cici_of_the_sky cici_of_the_sky

1. Art(Sketching and Acrylic, Piano and Baking/making drinks/desserts, Table tennis and volleyball 2. The Blackthorn key-The Call of The Wraith 3. aLBINO pARADOX rED eAR sLIDER BABIES
lavender_love lavender_love

I hope your grandma recovers quickly! Favorite hobby: long boarding Favorite book: Bible Favorite animal: Bunny!!!
100letters 100letters

1) Reading, art, writing, listening to music 2) Warriors: A Light in the Mist. 3) Squirrels. I hope your grandma gets well soon!
blueberryyogurt blueberryyogurt

Best wishes for your grandma, I hope she has a quick recovery! 1) Drawing 2) Percy Jackson 3)Frogs and Ducks
dream_beyond dream_beyond

1. Baking, singing, and reading! 2. KOTLC and Throne of Glass! 3. Dogs and pandas!! Thanks for the quiz!
pinkkitty9 pinkkitty9

Oh no! I hope your grandma feels better. 1. Dancing 2. Wonder by RJ Polacio 3. Cat. Thanks for the quiz!
musical_nerd musical_nerd

ohhhhhhh im so sorry, hobbies.... reading and art boook ecape from antlantis by kate ohearn fox and dog
mxvelxlover mxvelxlover

Its been going I have a play im in and I've been living at were we practice
pinkkitty9 pinkkitty9

Howdy peeps!!!! I know I kind of haven't been active for awhile and I'm sorry about that, but in the midst of dancing, schoolwork, and home things I've been really busy. But I will try to log on to DOGO more often. ⭐Shoutouts⭐@foreverregancorn, @victoria_wise, @dream_beyond, and last but not least @paxthefox88. Now, time for the announcement. Every month, I have decided to make a big post, filled with shoutouts, quizzes, and random other updates. And for each greeting, I might try to say hello or hi in another language or style, such as Aloha everyone, or Hola people! Anyway, time for the quiz!! 1. What is the weather currently like in your area? 2. What did you do for spring break? 3. What is your favorite animal? Mahalo everyone! (thank you in Hawaiian) 🌺
bookfan2009 bookfan2009

1. Warm and sunny 2. Read, bike, and just chill 3. Dogs! Thanks :)
blueberryyogurt blueberryyogurt

1. Warm, 2. I haven't had spring break, I live in Australia so right last break I had was in Summer, but in that break I went to the beach and stayed at a beach house. 3. Ducks and Frogs Mahalo, thanks for the lovely quiz!
victoria_wise victoria_wise

1) Super HOT! 95F 2) Beach Time!!! 3) red pandas (so cute). And thank you for the shoutout!!! Thank a million, Victoria
catsarecool13 catsarecool13

Sunny but windy no spring break, but im visting my friend so does it countvas spring break cat
deafgirlhistory deafgirlhistory

Hi @pinkkitty9! 1. Sunny out here but so cold sun! (I live in North Dakota) 2. I think you all know, checking out my DOGO so often, reading new books, ride my older sister`s bike `cause i`ll be getting new one! 3. Horses!!! I`m an horse-crazy, lol. Mahalo for an quiz!
musical_nerd musical_nerd

I love in Minnesota lol but west MN so closer to south Dakota than north Dakota
dream_beyond dream_beyond

Thank you SO much for the shout out! You are so enthusiastic and kind-hearted! Anyway, time to answer the quiz! 1. Cloudy 2. I stayed at home and read a lot! 3. Dogs and Pandas!! Thank you both for the quiz and the shout out!💖
100letters 100letters

1) Cold as usual (I live in Minnesota) 2) I sat on the couch and made crafts 3) Squirrel. Mahalo to you too!
ihaveasquirrel ihaveasquirrel

i have a squirrel named buddy that comes soo close i could hand feed it (i don"t )
musical_nerd musical_nerd

MAHALO for the shoutout here are my answers1 windy and rainy tonight 2 i didnt have spring break 3 fox( all kinds) dogs and i have to say it wolves and unicors(even though their not real)
clearwater67 clearwater67

Here's a shout out for... @ pinkkitty for always making me feel happy and safe I love your positive thoughts and energy your heart can glow a really dark depressing room that's filled with sad people and make em all happy again
musical_nerd musical_nerd

hi people how is everyone. I just got my standerisided testing results ands i was post high school in social science and language arts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG I CANT BELIVE IT IT"S SO CRAZY
beachbreeze16 beachbreeze16

Great job!!!!! I am taking the SAT in 4 days, wish me luck! :-|
dream_beyond dream_beyond

Dang girl! You are smart! Good job!! And congrats!
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