Sounds of the Wild
by Moira Butterfield (Author), Stephanie Fizer Coleman  (Illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars

You can explore island habitats around the world, and learn all about the amazing creatures that live there. This book has 9 sounds of animals, birds, and even whales that live on (or near) the islands of Sumatra, the Galapagos, the Azores, and other islands.

Each page has a jungle, beach, or ocean scene with several interesting animals and a paragraph giving information about each one. They hunt and fish. They fight for territory, and hide their young. They are noted for their extreme size, fast speed, or clever skills. I love that the book features many endangered animals, raising awareness about preserving these precious and rare creatures.

Ultimate Earth: Oceans and Seas
by Miranda Baker, Gareth Lucas (Illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars

You can explore the fantastic creatures in the ocean! This book has sections about dangerous predators in the sea, the fastest and the biggest swimmers, and creatures that can disguise themselves in strange ways. There are lift-the-flap features and extra facts on every page!

I loved the cool illustrations in this book! The lift-the-flap additions are really cleverly placed on the page in different ways that hide and reveal information as you read. You can first see a shark swimming along, and then leaping up to hunt. It’s such a smart way to bring action into the book!

Amazing Treasures: 100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind (Our Amazing World)
by David Long, Muti (Illustrator)
5 out of 5 stars

Famous gems, ancient manuscripts, and beautiful monuments; there are all kinds of different treasures in the world. This book explores natural wonders, old ruins, royalty with massive wealth, and legends of lost treasures. There are sunken treasures, architectural marvels, and fossils from ancient times.

Beginner’s U.S. Atlas 2020, 3rd Edition
by National Geographic Kids
5 out of 5 stars

This beginner’s atlas is perfect for young readers with a curiosity about the world! It starts with how maps show different states and landscapes, and how to read a map using the key, the compass, and the distance scale that shows miles and kilometers. Full of colorful illustrations and photos, this atlas grabs the reader’s attention!

I like how the book is divided up by region into the Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, the West, and territories. It makes it easy to find what you are looking for, and to see how states that border each other have a lot in common. Each state flag is featured along with the state bird, state tree, and common wildlife and crops for the region.

National Geographic Kids U.S. Atlas 2020, 6th Edition
by National Geographic Kids
5 out of 5 stars

I love maps, and this atlas is full of incredible maps! It’s got photos and facts and culture and history, all with colorful designs and interesting little details.
The first thing I did was turn to the page for my state, Georgia, and poured over the pages, finding my town, and looking for nearby national parks and monuments.

I like how the book is divided up by region- SouthEast, SouthWest, NorthEast, MidWest, etc… It makes it easy to find what you are looking for, and to see how states that border each other have a lot in common. I was also happy to see that many of the Native American cultures are celebrated and featured in this book as a major part of the history of many states.

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2021, U.S. Edition by National Geographic Kids
5 out of 5 stars

This book is full of weird facts and details about exploration, history, space, science, animals, ecosystems, geography, and nature. So of course, I devoured this book and enjoyed every colorful page!

With beautiful photos and maps, this book gives a quick look into fascinating cultures, amazing explorers, newly discovered animal species, and dazzling planets and stars all over the galaxy.

I especially loved the section about Space and Earth. It has information about minerals, and lava, and how the earth is formed, and about the vastness of space and all the wild phenomena out there in the universe. There are sections for dwarf planets and black holes, and of course a 2021 calendar of the best times to watch the skies for meteor showers, supermoons, or an eclipse.