National Geographic is a name that I’ve known and trusted since I was kid. We always turned to our National Geographic magazines for school projects. I have done much research and have cut out many animals from these publications. It was always so cool to me to have access to information about other places, people and animals, among other things, right at my finger tips.
That being said, when I learned about the release of the Nat Geo Kids Almanac 2010, I was pretty ecstatic. I have a very curious preschooler and instantly knew this would make a great addition to her bookshelf.
This hard cover almanac is vibrant and full of facts and photos of far off lands and of things right in our own backyard. It is history and present-day information at our finger tips. I’m fixing to sit and read this almanac from cover to cover with my preschooler. There are so many things to explore and this almanac provides a kid-friendly way to do it.
We are taking a family vacation to The Dominican Republic in just over three months and have spent some time explaining to our four year old that we’ll be traveling to another country. I was able to refer to our Nat Geo Kids Almanac to point out to her where exactly The Dominican Republic is located and talk to her a little bit about the geography of the country.
This almanac is chalk-full of details about planets, all the way down to what happens inside of the earth.
Totally loving this book and highly recommending you pick up a copy of it.
National Geographic Kids has teamed up with New Media Strategies to give away one (1) copy of their 2010 Kids Almanac to one ParentSphere reader (MSRP $19.95).
To enter this giveaway:
Leave a comment on this post with your favorite National Geographic learning as a kid (or as an adult). We encourage you to get your kids involved! Are you traveling (or want to travel) somewhere in the coming months? Use the National Geographic Kids website as an excellent resource. Leave your feedback in your entry comment.
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We’ll choose a winner at random on Friday, February 26th and notify by email. We’ll also update this post with the winner’s first name and comment number.
*We would also recommend considering a subscription to National Geographic Kids magazine for your child(ren) (10 issues for $15). We have one and it’s the bees knees.
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*Make sure to come back and visit in the coming months, as I’ll be posting information about travel preparations for the coming vacation season!
I always dreamed of travelling – and, National Geographic helped me do that when I was growing up!
I always loved seeing the pictures of Tahiti. I have dreamed of going there some day.
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When I was little my Grandma had a collection of old National Geographic magazines. we used to spend hours and hours exploring the world from our living room! I used to love learning about African animals the most.
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I loved looking at the National Geographic magazine when I was a kid. My favorite issues where when they went to places with an ocean or sea. I became a scuba diver because of the inspiration they gave me as a child.
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remember learning about indiginous African tribes for the first time as a teenager and writing a report about it
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I loved learning about all of the animals in the National Geographic issues. Thanks!
I remember us getting the magazines and my dad would edit them from the guys for dirty pics- ok fine, but then when we looked at them we could not crease the cover, or bend it or ruin the spine becuase they were collectible- but the most amazing part was looking at the other countries and other cultures and dreaming about living in other places with a different dad….btw he never sold the magazines that were so valueable- he tossed them when he moved- did not even donate- so let your kids enjoy a book- yep its noce to care about things but when it becomes obseessive some just do not touch and do not look and use and then whats the point
I always enjoyed learning about the dolphins in National Geographic.
AS A CHILD SEEING ALL THE DIFFERENT ANIMALS
IN OTHER COUNTRIES WAS A REAL EYE OPENER.
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I loved reading National Geographic magazines when I was a kid – my favorite was the sea animals.
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We didn’t have “National Geographic” when we were growing up.
my parents always had us read national geographic as kids and we always used them for homework and reports for school.
National Geographic taught me all about other countries.
I loved looking at the ocean life in these when I was younger. I don’t think my children have had the pleasure of looking at them. I’ll have to do something about that. lol Thank you!
My love of geography started with National Geographic magazines. I loved learning about other cultures, so I studied anthropology in college.
As a child, & indeed even now, the stunning photographs in National Geographic were enough to inspire & create interest. Not only in travel but the world in general.
We have been getting National Geographic magazines for our son since he was a toddler. As a military family we travel a lot. Both my husband and I grew up as children of a mlitiary parent.
In May we will be traveling to China for the Great Wall Marathon.
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I loved seeing pictures from Japan when growing up.
My daughter loves reading the National Geographic magazines.
As a kid I couldn’t wait till my Nat. Geo. arrived every few weeks or so cause I loved anything to do with the Ocean & sea Life & they always seemed to have something re this in EVERY issue….. I wish I had of kept all those issues Id have quite a collection 2day.
When I was little, we had a library table with a globe and atlases on top, and National Geographics all along the front and back shelves, with the back shelf against the wall containing the magazines with white covers and hand-tinted pictures. I used to lie on the floor under the table and read for hours and hours on end. My mother, being wise, never discouraged me.
As an adult, I have inherited that table. I was the only one who really cared about it, anyhow. It has all my geography related books in it, and atlases on top. On top, it will have a good globe (I’m still trying to decide which one(s) I want), and eventually, an orrery. Every child I know will have free access to those shelves, as I had to them as a child.
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This looks like a fantastic resource for kids in a new, 2010 edition. Will have to get some for each classroom, K-8!
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I remember reading and learning about King Tut in one. It got me interested in learning more about Egypt.
I LOVE NAT GEO
I loved seeing all the pictures of the sea life in the depths of the oceans.
I loved learning about the animals that live in the rain forrest and how they adapt to the environment and differing temperatures. Thanks for this giveaway. Hours of great reading for the kids and parents alike.
i used to get the magazines as a kid and enjoyed looking at the photos.
We subscribe to Nat Geo for little kids and love it! Even the older kids enjoy reading it and looking at the pictures. The funny part is when my toddler says “what’s that” to an animal I have never seen before and I am scrambling to read the captions. I think they would all love this almanac!
I loved learning abut the animals.
As a kid I loved the information and pictures of remote tribes in Africa. It fascinated me!
Oh Man. When I was a kid I spent hours in the library with my nose in a NG magazine. I spent hours dreaming of travelling to exotic faraway places (usually tropical) and I was fascinated by the people. I loved the pix of real people from real places living lives very different from my own!
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I love learning about different cultures and places to see in National Geographic! My husband, myself, and our two kids are leaving for Europe on April 1st! Can’t wait! I will have to show my kids the website, I hadn’t even thought about that! Great tip, thanks!
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When I was a youngster, one “National Geographic” issue had this scratch and sniff card to send in to get statistics on how/what people smell; this is my most fervent memory.
I have been a fan of National Geographic since I was a youngster :) Loved looking all the pictures of far away lands.
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When I was young my favorite thing was Nat Geo magazines.. I read them, looked at them, don’t tell but also cut them up to use as school project collages, learned to draw and started a love of travel…
I loved looking at all the animal pictures, especially the African animals and polar bears. Thanks.
when I was a kid I loved this magazine,hours would be spent looking at the animal pictures&reading the stories!
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I’ve bought “The National Georgraphic for Kids” for several years for my grandson and I love it almost as much as he does! Since his subscription began, the magazine has enriched his learning experience and filled in areas of information that he needs, plus encouraged him to read far beyond his grade level. I am very enthusiastic about the magazine, and I think it is a wonderful addition to his formal education.
I loved looking at the National Geographic magazine when I was a kid, especially the pictures of animals.
I loved looking at pictures of different cultures!
I loved looking at the pics since one of our family friends was a PHOTOGRAPHER for the Mag! :)
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I loved looking at all of the country pictures.
I remember the National Geographic Egypt pictures. This would be a great learning resource!
I loved to learn about other countries the most, their cultures, ways of dressing, etc.
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My kids have always subscribed to the NG kids magazine and it’s the best!
I would love to take the kinder to the Galapagos Islands. Just looks like a great experience.
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i always loved looking at these when i was a kid so many beautiful pictures and sometimes coming across the pics of other cultures with their butts showing and my brother and i giggling..i will never forget that..but this really takes you places you might otherwise never get to see
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I always liked 2 look at the animals and neat places 2 visit
My favorite learning is about environmental issues such as Global Warming melting thepolar ice caps.
I enjoy reading articles about animals in National Geographic.