Age rating and parents' guide:National Geographic Kids Almanac
by National Geographic Kids
Ages 9–14
National Geographic Kids Almanac by National Geographic Kids is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A fact-packed annual explores animals, science, geography, history, and world records through photographs, maps, and quizzes.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
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At a glance
- Non-fiction
- Part of the Almanac series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Non-Fiction
- Animals
- Science
Reading mood
- Informative
Good to talk about
- Science
- History & biography
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