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From the biggest to the smallest, the fiercest to the cutest, this science-packed, photo-filled encyclopedia from National Geographic Kids has everything you want to know about these amazing, warm-blooded creatures. From the colossal blue whale to the tiny pygmy shrew, plus lions, hippos, polar bears, sea otters, quokkas, orangutans, dolphins and more, there are 200-plus mammals featured in this colorful encyclopedia.

Filled to the brim with far-out facts, Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science provides a wickedly informative narrative. Erika Engelhaupt, the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog, takes us on a fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality. 

Drawn from the celebrated National Geographic archives, this inspiring photography collection—now in a bite-sized, giftable package—presents women from around the globe, accompanied by personal stories, revelatory interviews, and new portraits of female luminaries like Roxane Gay, Gloria Allred, Nancy Pelosi and Tarana Burke.

When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt is a riveting paperback by celebrated Egyptologist Kara Cooney that explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra, and shines a piercing light on perceptions of powerful women today.

Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and human-built structures such as the Great Wall of China. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, the Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals, and Shells is sure to become a favorite with young rock and shell collectors and their parents!