National Geographic Kids
About National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids, part of the National Geographic Virtual Library, is an online database housing books, videos, magazines, and pictures produced by National Geographic for children. It is searchable for report research and browsable for general interest exploration.
Access provided courtesy of the California State Library.
Getting Started
- Have your library card ready (Don't have one? No problem! Get a Library Card)
- Click on the GO button above
- Log in with your library card and PIN if asked
Features
- The complete run of National Geographic’s Kids magazine from 2009 to present, over 500 books from the National Geographic Kids Collections and Ladder Readers, 865 pictures, and 203 videos.
- Visual interface providing intuitive point-and-click access to pictures, books, and magazines.
- Authoritative nonfiction content in support of the Common Core State Standards.
- Access to subject indexing and related terms making it easier for beginning searchers to refine their topic.
- Explore Topics page featuring dedicated entry points for information about animals, environment, history, people and cultures, places, science, and tech.
- A listen-along feature is available on every book and magazine for improved accessibility.
Available for Use On
- Desktop computers
- Mobile devices
- There is no app for this resource
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- Call or visit any library branch
