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Almanac 2018

352p. illus. index. maps. photos. National Geographic. Jun. 2017. Tr $24.99. ISBN 9781426327735; pap. $14.99. ISBN 9781426327728.
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Gr 3–7—National Geographic's titles are browsable and entertaining, and this almanac is no exception. It touts that it includes "everything you always wanted to know about everything." That's a big claim, but kids will find more than 500 color photos and tons of fun facts on a wide range of topics, such as animals, "going green," science, engineering, and pop culture. The entire book is a trivia quiz waiting to happen. Need to know 18 facts about fungi? They're here. So are introductions to well-known authors and scientists, a look at 3-D printing, and a sneak peek at major events coming in 2018, such as the Winter Olympics. While there's a chapter devoted to games, jokes, and puzzles, there is plenty of substance here, too. And a link to extra content may prompt readers to seek out more online.
VERDICT Buy several; this book will likely see a ton of browsing.
Reviewed by Sharon Verbeten, Brown County Library, Green Bay, WI , Jan 01, 2018

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