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Summer is officially here and with the heat comes several COOL books that are perfect additions to every mom's boredom-proof summer survival kit! These titles are ideal for road trips, camp care packages and those loooong late summer days when kids are bored and parents are figuring out how to survive until September.
All 3 of my kids have been absolutely OBSESSED with these books, even though they range in age from 16 to 5! That's right....Even my teenager thinks these titles are absolutely awesome. It's rare to find anything all 3 kids enjoy, and National Geographic Kids nailed it! Not only are these books beautiful with tons of vibrant photos, they are also jam-packed with fun facts and information on basically everything under the sun! Kids love learning when it's engaging and fun, and these books are exactly that.
Here's a bit more about each of these books:
Real or Fake? by Emily Krieger (ages 8-12) - NEW SERIES ALERT! - Can you mail an unpackaged coconut via the United States Postal Service? Are tiger cubs born furless and without stripes? Did China build a secret city for 1,000 people on the sea floor? Is there really a type of bird with tiny, useless wings, hairlike feathers and nostrils at the END of its beak or is it just a hoax? Real or Fake tests your detective skills to determine which stories are real and which, in fact, are fake (oh, and yes, you CAN mail a coconut, China did NOT build an underwater city and that bird is not a myth! It is a kiwi!). Also included are history's greatest hoaxes, secrets behind a good fake, internet urban legends, and crazy headlines.
Mastermind by Stephanie Warren Drimmer (ages 8-12) - NEW SERIES ALERT! - In this interactive book kids learn about what type of thinker they are and are given the chance to exercise different parts of their brains with games, tests and puzzles. The cheeky narrator and self-proclaimed "Mastermind" Ima Genius and her talking dog, Atom, guide the reader through short and snappy explanations of the science behind why the brain does what it does and how it affects the senses, spatial reasoning, language, memory and problem solving. As kids work their way through the book completing experiments, brain teasers, mazes, quizzes and games, their efforts (and smarts!) are rewarded with a Certificate of Mental Achievement declaring them as a Certified Mastermind. Rich in content, humor, graphics and fascinating science, Mastermind is this summer's ultimate boredom buster!
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2017 (ages 8-12) -- The world's best-selling almanac for kids is back with new content, new features and an interactive Almanac Newsmaker Challenge activity that encourages kids to make their own time capsule. This latest edition of the New York Times best selling book is THE gold standard in nonfiction "edutainment" and features not only the latest discoveries in the worlds of technology, conservation and nature, but also grabs kids with cool weird-but-true facts, activities to keep 'em busy all summer long and amazing animals from around the world.
Everything Sports (ages 8-12) - Perfect for reluctant readers and just in time for the Rio Olympics, this book has it all -- from archery to zip lining this book covers EVERYTHING about the world's favorite team and individual sports. Readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about the history, rules and regs, training, and practice of dozens of athletic pursuits. A Hall of Fame profiles the giants in downhill skiing, hockey, gymnastics, football and more and there is even a quiz kids can take to see if they'd make a good ref. Packed with big, bold pictures and graphics and featuring a diverse array of athletes (men and women of all races, young and old,) Everything Sports not only includes the most popular sports such as baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, but also features the more extreme and quirkier sports like parkour, wakeboarding, fencing, curling, and table tennis. The book also dedicates several pages to the Olympics.
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I am thrilled to announce that one lucky reader will receive their very own National Geographic Kids Boredom-Proof Summer Survival Kit which includes all 4 of these great titles!
How cool is that?! This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ until 11:59PM EST on July 20, 2016. Winner will be drawn using Rafflecopter's Random Number Generator. All entries will be verified, so play fair! I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram in any way. Participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. If you have any questions, please contact Brandy at newlycrunchymamaof3@gmail.com Thanks for entering, and Good Luck!
29 Comments
Jodi Kershuk
7/5/2016 09:44:57 pm
Our favorite way to beat boredom during the summer is to spnd the day at the pool.
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Miranda Welle
7/6/2016 06:27:43 am
We love heading outside to jump on the trampoline, play in the sandbox, and visit parks!
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Janet Woodling
7/6/2016 03:10:06 pm
When my children were young we enjoyed our hometown. We went to local festivals, museums, ballgames, parks, the library and backyard cookouts.
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edwina lango
7/6/2016 03:30:55 pm
would be great for my nieces
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Janet Fricano
7/7/2016 01:00:04 pm
I like to go for long walks in the summer
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Amanda Alvarado
7/7/2016 01:58:44 pm
We like to find free things in our area to do!
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Belinda Shaw
7/8/2016 07:39:21 am
I enjoy playing on the internet
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Denise B.
7/8/2016 05:52:20 pm
We like to go swimming in the pool.
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Cynthia Mercado
7/8/2016 10:44:45 pm
We love reading to beat the boredom! We get to travel whereever the story take u[!
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virginia whitmire
7/10/2016 10:47:32 am
My grandkids love these books they are the best!
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beth
7/11/2016 06:36:18 am
We love doing the different free activities the city and the library offer us!
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Susan Smith
7/11/2016 07:07:37 pm
We spend time at the pool, the park and the library.
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Suzanne Denys
7/12/2016 07:30:02 am
We also go to the free events at our library and park district. We have a membership to our community pool and we read as well.
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June S.
7/14/2016 01:09:07 pm
I love going camping with my family during the summer months, we always have such a blast when we go.
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Dolores Miranda
7/14/2016 11:12:02 pm
We have a pool for the kids and we love doing crafts together!
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Emily R.
7/15/2016 05:34:20 am
Going to the zoo is a fun way to beat summer boredom!
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Lauren
7/15/2016 12:47:35 pm
We go to libraries and parks.
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Julie Lundstrom
7/15/2016 12:48:13 pm
Enjoying the outdoors like swimming, bike rides and walks. Also I like craft projects to help keep the kids busy.
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Tandi Cortez
7/15/2016 01:33:49 pm
We beat boredom during the summer by spending a lot of time outdoors, playing in the sprinklers and gardening. Or, if it's too hot.. we do crafts and play games inside.
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Jan Lee
7/17/2016 11:53:47 am
We usually go outside and play in some water sport or use water toys. We also like to go to the park which has a zoo, so that's always fun ;)
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jackie
7/18/2016 01:58:39 am
I like to read!
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Kathy Pease
7/19/2016 09:41:29 am
We like to swim in our pool or go hiking
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Jaime
7/19/2016 11:06:17 am
We go to the pool.
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Ed
7/19/2016 12:58:45 pm
A magnificent book does wonders.
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Carrie Smith
7/20/2016 03:07:46 pm
We like to go to the park, to the zoo, read books, even play in the backyard. We just try to mix it up a little every day.
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Leah Shumack
7/20/2016 03:48:41 pm
We live pretty close to a playground so we normally take the kids on a walk over there for a bit and then come home for lunch and nap!
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Jerry Marquardt
7/20/2016 06:42:28 pm
Reading a nice book or to go swimming are two great ways to beat the summer boredom.
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Lily Kwan
7/20/2016 08:25:41 pm
going to the library
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AEKZ2
7/20/2016 08:31:39 pm
Is it weird that I like to declutter when I'm bored?
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