National Geographic Kids Books has always been the gold standard when it comes to making learning fun for kids. During this time of widespread and extended school closures, their books are not only fantastic boredom busters that will keep kids engaged for hours, but they are also trusted resources that weave in important topics like science, technology, conservation, culture and codebreaking in a FUN way.
Follow 12-year-old Cruz Coronado during his time at the prestigious Explorer Academy, where he and 23 kids from around the globe are training to become the next generation of great explorers. In addition to making new friends and attending cool classes, Cruz must also work to unlock clues to his family’s shadowy past if he is to solve the mystery of his mother’s untimely death.
In this exciting follow-up to The Double Helix, a major discovery catapults Cruz and the Explorer Academy team into the limelight and they head off to Africa. Cruz and his fellow recruits tackle challenging missions to dispense life-saving medications to gorillas, thwart pangolin poachers and capture images of the last known cheetahs in Namibia — all the while discovering that protecting the world’s threatened species is dangerous business!
After yet another strike from Nebula, someone close to Cruz ends up on the brink of death, leaving the ship in turmoil and Cruz and his team down a major player. The discovery of his mom’s next clue leads Cruz to a vast desert — and just when he thinks he’s run out of leads for solving the mystery of her tragic disappearance, an unlikely ally helps him pursue another piece of the ongoing puzzle. Can Cruz and his team stay one step ahead of Nebula and find the next piece of the hidden cipher?
With four critically acclaimed titles in this series now available, two companion nonfiction activity books and literally hours and hours of videos, games, and info on real-life explorers at ExplorerAcademy.com, Explorer Academy is the perfect way to keep kids learning, reading and engaged. An illustrated spread from The Star Dunes can be viewed here and Read the first chapter from The Star Dunes. CLICK HERE
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My secret is to read to them when they are little and then encourage them to read independently when they are older.
ReplyDeleteWe read together almost everyday and try top read books that are fun for all of us!
ReplyDeleteWe read together every day and go to the library so they can pick out their own books to read.
ReplyDeleteSecret is to start early, make it fun & make it a priority.
ReplyDeleteI have 5 grown kids and 4 grandchildren. My kids saw me reading and we took trips to the library where they had pajama storyhour at 7pm. My 5th child needed a more encouragement to read. Sports books and silly books were what he liked. Also he would read aloud the page on the left and I would read the page on the right when he started chapter books. My 8 year old grandson likes that, too.
ReplyDeletewit the virus one play games
ReplyDelete2 tend to garden
plant veg and bulb
and then we take walks in out area
We read every night and go to the library weekly (when it isn't closed because of a virus, that is.) In the summer I put together a reading challenge where they can earn little prizes as they go.
ReplyDeleteWhen the kids were babies, I'd change their diapers, give them a bottle, and then give them an assortment of books to entertain themselve with for a while. Later, we had required quiet time each afternoon (kids stopped napping at 2). Quiet time included a stack of books. When we would go camping I would have a particular book I kept in the camping supplies and I would read at the campfire each night. A large part of my kids love of reading came from Calvin & Hobbs. My son who did not like to read like the others had to read us comics when we got in the car, stopped at a light, or just to entertain us. I'd also get books on tape for long trips. They loved those. They all enjoy reading today as adults.
ReplyDeleteTHEY HAVE TO READ OR CLEAN THEIR ROOM.
ReplyDeleteI liked playing Crack The Code. Interesting to read about real-life explorers and "weird but true".
ReplyDelete1) Read with them and explore the library together.
ReplyDelete2) Provide opportunities to learn and explore (there are many free opportunities).
3) Encourage curiosity and creativity through activities and interaction.
I tried Scavenger Hunt and while my granddaughter enjoyed it, I did not. Mainly the sections just sell the book. I like reading about the real scientists,
ReplyDeleteif it has words on it, my grandson will read it. now, to get the right things to read!
ReplyDeleteTHESE ALL LOOK GREAT FOR READING ON TRIPS AND FOR READING RATHER THAN CLEANING THEIR ROOMS
ReplyDeletereading books in subjects they're interested in
ReplyDeleteI think Crack the Code is very fun! I like the videos and magazine extras on the website.
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