Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Book Review: Almanac 2017

ALMANAC 2017 by National Geographic Kids is a reference book chuck-full of fascinating facts and activities.
The almanac begins with a table of contents including Your World, Amazing Animals, Going Green, Culture Connection, Awesome Adventure, Fun and Games, Super Science, Wonders of Nature, History Happens, and Geography Rocks. Each section includes photographs, diagrams, games, jokes, and lots of activities.
Color-coded tabs make it easy to thumb through the book looking for sections of interest. An index also helps with access.
Almanacs are always a hit with youth. Librarians will find the 2017 edition contains about 40% new content. Readers will find expanded content at the national Geographic Kids website.
For online content, go to natgeokids.com/almanac.
Published by National Geographic Kids on May 10, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher.