North Star Kids

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Humans have owned and bred cats for thousands of years. During this time, cats have acted as beloved pets, helpful hunters, and even been honored as gods. People have also created dozens of different cat breeds, each with its own distinct traits. This guide covers more than 50 popular cat breeds from around the world, from the sleek and silky Abyssinian known for its curiosity and intelligence to the fluffy Himalayan that loves to cuddle and play. Accessible chapters detail each breed’s history, appearance, and behavior. Readers also learn about the basics of cat care. Packed with adorable photos, key details, and interesting trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite cat breeds—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!

The Genius Kid’s Guide to Cats

Humans have owned and bred dogs for thousands of years. During this time, dogs have helped people do many jobs, such as carrying loads, hunting animals, or herding cattle. Dogs have also served as beloved companions. To help with these many tasks, people have created hundreds of different dog breeds, each with its own distinct looks and abilities. This guide covers 150 popular dog breeds from all seven of the American Kennel Club’s breed groups. Accessible chapters detail each breed’s history, appearance, and behavior. Readers also learn about the basics of dog care. Packed with adorable photos, key details, and interesting trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite dog breeds—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!

The Genius Kid’s Guide to Dogs

From beautiful mermaids and gentle unicorns to fire-breathing dragons and bloodthirsty vampires, mysterious beings and magical beasts appear in stories told all around the world. The Genius Kid’s Guide to Mythical Creatures highlights 20 of these legendary beings, detailing each creature’s appearance and behavior, as well as where and how legends about it began. The text also explores how the stories have changed and developed over time. Readers learn everything they need to know about their favorite myths and monsters, as well as plenty of fun trivia to impress their friends.

The Genius Kid’s Guide to Mythical Creatures

Legendary players and teams have been putting on a show for Major League Baseball fans for more than a century. Before stars like Mike Trout and Jacob deGrom dominated the diamond, fans were cheering on Babe Ruth’s historic home runs or the unhittable pitching of Bob Gibson and Pedro Martinez. This guide covers them all, taking readers into the superstar players, the dominant dynasties, and the thrilling games that have made MLB into the exciting league it is today. Accessible chapters detail the history of the league and each team, including its history and key players. Stand-alone bios introduce baseball’s all-time great players. Combined with action-packed photos, some of the sport's most essential stats and records, and plenty of trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite MLB athletes and teams—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!

The Genius Kid’s Guide to Pro Baseball

Amazing players and teams have been thrilling National Basketball Association fans for more than 70 years. Before stars like LeBron James and Steph Curry took over the court, it was all about Michael Jordan and the dominant Chicago Bulls, or Bill Russell's unshakable Boston Celtics. This guide covers them all, taking readers into the superstar players, the dominant dynasties, and the thrilling games that have made the NBA into the exciting league it is today. Accessible chapters detail the history of the league and each team, including its history and key players. Stand-alone bios introduce basketball's all-time great players. Combined with action-packed photos, some of the sport's most essential stats and records, and plenty of trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite NBA athletes and teams—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!

The Genius Kid’s Guide to Pro Basketball

Sundays have long been showtime for National Football League stars. Before Tom Brady and Aaron Donald were creating highlights under the bright lights of today’s NFL stadiums, star players like Jim Brown, Jerry Rice, and Roger Staubach were moving the chains—while defenses with nicknames like the Purple People Eaters and Fearsome Foursome were trying to stop them. This guide covers them all, taking readers into the superstar players, the dominant dynasties, and the thrilling games that have made the NFL into the exciting league it is today. Accessible chapters detail the history of the league and each team, including its history and key players. Stand-alone bios introduce football's all-time great players. Combined with action-packed photos, some of the sport's most essential stats and records, and plenty of trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite NFL athletes and teams—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!

The Genius Kid’s Guide to Pro Football

From the big-mouthed basking shark to the ferocious great white, sharks are some of the most extraordinary predators on Earth. These creatures also come in an incredible variety. From the huge whale shark that swims near the surface to the tiny lantern shark that glows in the deep, Earth’s oceans contain hundreds of shark species. This guide highlights more than 25 different types of sharks, detailing what each species looks like, where it lives, and what it eats. Readers also learn about shark life cycles and where or why shark attacks can happen. Packed with eye-catching photos, helpful diagrams, impressive stats, and interesting trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about these thrilling underwater creatures—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!

The Genius Kid’s Guide to Sharks

Sports take on a new meaning when a gold medal is on the line, and whether it’s the Summer or Winter Olympics—or the Paralympics that follow—the athletes always find a way to deliver. From the enduring dominance of swimmer Michael Phelps to gymnast Nadia Comaneci’s perfect routine or the thrilling performances of snowboarder Chloe Kim, the Olympics just seem to draw people in. This guide covers all the thrilling moments and greatest stars from Olympic history. Accessible chapters detail the stories of the Games as well as the more than 40 Olympic sports, revealing each event’s history and greatest competitors, as well as how they have changed over time. Combined with action-packed photos, essential stats and records, and plenty of trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite Olympic athletes and sports—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!

The Genius Kid’s Guide to the Olympics

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