National Geographic Kids Book Club

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  belle252Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:07 am

  7 percent of American Adults believe that chocolate milk comes from brown cows!! Here is a funny one- If Pinocchio says my "nose will grow" it would cause a paradox!! The average male gets bored of shopping after 26 minutes!! Share some of your facts

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  happy_catWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 8:33 am

  TIME FOR FUNFACTS! I got some from different NatGeo Kids books... so you should definitely check the books out! (Worded different) but most are from prior knowledge. 1. In Sweden, it’s illegal to own just 1 gineau pig. 2. The oldest “Yo mama” joke can be found in a 3,500 YEAR OLD Babylonian document.. 3. Chocolate milk comes from... brown cows?! 7% of Americans believed so. 4. WORLD EMOJI DAY!? July, Tuesday the 17th!! 5. Christianity (followers called ‘Christians’) is the worlds most popular religion, followed by Islam (followers called ‘Muslims’) and Hinduism! 6. Soccer (called football in places other than U.S) was originally called basket-ball! That’s it for today

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  callie_bWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 5:04 am

  HEY GUYS! I haven't been extremely active because of summer stuff like camp and beach days! So WAZZUP?! Who is starting school soon (or already started?) I start on the 26 or 27... 8th grade here I come!

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  bookstory13Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 4:26 am

  It's my birthday today!!!!

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    kruzingwithk9sWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    its also my grandmas birthday today

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    kruzingwithk9sWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! I would give you a cake if i cloud

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    auntiebWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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  happy_catTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 8:17 pm

  YESSS! Better companion animal? Cats! 62% voted cats, 38% voted Dogs! YESSS! (No offense to dog ♥️ers)

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  cged123Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 1:05 pm

  help need with, What is cartography

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    belle252Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:40 pm

    drawing maps

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  olliebobTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 11:31 am

  Okay, guys. Does anyone have any good writing techniques or, like, how do you plan when you're writing a book. I'm in the beginning stages of this book I'm writing, and I always have trouble with the planning part. Any ideas?

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    bookstory13Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 5:35 am

    I write down any ideas I have, and just let it out on paper. Then star the ones you want to use and number the order. Does this work?

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    callie_bWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 4:55 am

    What I usually do is make a little list, like characters, setting, and major plot points/story line. Then I write my ideas and use that as my guideline. Good luck! What is your book going to be about? :D

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    bookworm35Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 4:26 am

    Hello, @olliebob! I love to write and my friends do, too. Maybe keep a journal and write a short rough draft.

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    happy_catTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    Planning will take you a long time, never make my mistake of going right into the book after less than half an hour of planning. If you are going to make a book to be published, planning will take approx. 1-3 or less or more months, depending on the length of book, author, genre, etc. If it’s a story you want to do for fun, I’ll say take a week or two planning, it’s a huge part of the process. Make an order chart, and basic outline of the story without details. Good luck!

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    auntiebTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    I don't know but thanks for the question! I'm excited to see what some good ideas are! (I want to start writing more!)

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  missdogobooks10Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:20 am

  Hey guys! I know this isnt really a book or a fact thing but I just got my first babysitting job! Super excited, super nervous. So if any of you have tips on how to babysit or what to do with a toddler, please tell me :)

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    anajas1Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    Cary a fun kit, filled with stickers, little trinkets and games! It also helps to pre plan what you are going to do with the kid, but don’t be suprised if you have to switch around your schedule!

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    olliebobWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 9:17 am

    Congratulations! I find that toddlers tend to like foam blocks and making towers that they can destroy. Nothing too small, so they don't swallow it.

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    bookstory13Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 5:36 am

    Food! Kids love food (me included!)

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      missdogobooks10Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      Lol, I'm also included, would u think microwave food is good enough? I'm not a professional chef lol

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      kruzingwithk9sWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      LOL

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    belle252Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    That's super cool I read that you should carry your own bag with thing like stickers or little toys you would not mind giving to the kids you are baby sitting that would make them have more fun and want you again

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    happy_catTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    Wow! Don’t be nervous, and I hope you have fun. A few things to know: 1) NEVER let the toddler think your unserious. For example, don’t be weak on them, meaning they cry to stay up later than they should, never let them. They’ll think it’s a regular thing, and they’ll go to bed late with their parent being mad. Sorry, not much of an expert, but this is one thing I learned, to be gentle but FIRM!

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    auntiebTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    Just have fun! If you have fun the kid has fun :)

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  bookworm35Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 4:49 am

  Hey! If you remember, I was helping a few of you find a good book. But now I may need your help. I like fantasy and that fairy-tale magic thing. If you have ideas for me, please give me an author's name. I'll find reviews & follow your account. ~bookworm35

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    anajas1Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    Try any of the rick riordan books, also, I am reading the Land Of Stories series by Chris colter, and I am loving them so far! 📖♥️😊

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    bookstory13Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 5:37 am

    The Lost Planet is also a good book, along with the sequel the Stolen Moon. Another book series is Savvy, Switch, and Scumble!

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    happy_catTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    If you haven’t already, YOU HAVE TO read Harry Potter series. Best ever! Also try the Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan, Warriors by Erin Hunter, Seekers by Erin Hunter, Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan, NatGeo Kids books, and Dragon Rider!

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    kruzingwithk9sTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    the school for good and evil

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    auntiebTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Also The Artemis Fowl Series, The Percy Jackson series, and you might enjoy the Land of Stories by Chris Colfer.

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      bookworm35Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 4:11 am

      Thanks!

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        auntiebWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 12:12 pm

        Of course! Books are amazing!

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    auntiebTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    Brandon Mull! For sure! And Bruce Coville especially the Monsters of Morley Manor!

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    olliebobTuesday, August 14, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Definitely Fablehaven, Harry Potter, Rules for Stealing Stars, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

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    bookstory13Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:25 am

    If you don't mind dark books, read a Tale Dark and Grimm. More good fantasy/fairy-tale books are The Sisters Grimm, Fablehaven, Savvy, and The Unwanteds.

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      callie_bWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 4:56 am

      OMG! ALL of those books are amazing and I love them! :)))

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      bookworm35Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 4:13 am

      Thank you all so much! I will try want I can from your lists! Love you guys!

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        auntiebWednesday, August 15, 2018 at 12:12 pm

        Tell us what you pick to read

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  unicorngirl65Monday, August 13, 2018 at 7:13 pm

  Who starting school in September i am going back to 6th grade! My school is year round on for 3 months off for 1. But my school has a lot of drama

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