National Geographic Kids 2010 Almanac Review and Giveaway

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This giveaway is now over. The winner is Debra P. Congrats!

I remember back in the day (and I may be dating myself here) when almanacs were boring. You used them for school projects (when you needed to) and never looked at it again. All I have to say is that my kids have it way better! I have to admit I was excited to check out the National Geographic Kids 2010 Almanac. The cover alone makes you want to look inside and find interesting facts. What surprised me most was that my husband sat in his chair and read the almanac for himself one night. I knew my kids would love it, but my husband got drawn in too!

My two year old likes the pictures. We've been able to take the book and work it into his speech and get him to say a few more words. My 6 year old also enjoyed the pictures. However, she liked the facts too. Both my kids loved the section on dinosaurs and loved finding pictures of snakes to show my husband (who is NOT a fan of snakes at all. I love that we all found this book great! This book is just full of knowledge (which will come in handy for my next game of Trivia Pursuit!). National Geographic Kids 2010 Almanac is definitely a book that's hard to put down once you open it no matter what your age.

Since I loved this book so much, I've arranged for one lucky reader to also win a copy of the National Geographic Kids 2010 Almanac. Here's what you need to do:

Check out the National Geographic site and tell me what you hope to learn about if you win this book. Did you want to learn that in Scotland residents open their front doors before midnight on New Year's Eve to let the old year out and the new year in? Or did you want to know that in the 1870's a swarm of locusts migrated over the Great Plains that stretched 300 miles long and 100 miles wide?

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In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

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  1. Margaret Smith January 30, 2010Reply

    This book looks so interesting. My son would love it. I'd love to learn some amazing facts about animals. Thanks so much.

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  7. Amber G January 30, 2010Reply

    I would love to learn more about endangered animals all over the world!

  8. Birdie S. January 30, 2010Reply

    I want to learn about animals in far away lands!!!!!!!!

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  10. Robert Lamb January 30, 2010Reply

    I'd love to learn more about animals like the amazing tree toad on the cover of the book!

  11. Danielle Waldo January 30, 2010Reply

    I would hope to learn with my children about different region the animals come from and there eating habits.

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  12. Jo January 31, 2010Reply

    I hope to learn fun facts about the animals who inhabit the rainforests
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  18. Stephanie V January 31, 2010Reply

    how the whales migrate across the CA coast
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  19. deb c February 1, 2010Reply

    OMG! They said a cockroach could live for 9 days without its head. That's disgusting. Ugh. I'd like to learn about the undersea monsters.

  20. Suzanne Denys February 1, 2010Reply

    My 8 year old loves animals and knows way more than I do. I could read this book first then tell her all the stuff I know. Haha. I' like to read more about dolphins.

  21. Vernz February 1, 2010Reply

    May I just know if this is open to international readers as I am interested to blog away this contest … thank you very much.

  22. Denise B. February 2, 2010Reply

    Greece is 50,949 square miles.

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    I tweeted @ Sydneysmommy

  24. Melissa M. February 4, 2010Reply

    Would like to learn more about the influence of color on the human body!

  25. Shilo Beedy February 4, 2010Reply

    My daughter would love to learn about animals

  26. Bethany February 5, 2010Reply

    OH! Such a great book! We'd really like to know more about the tropical rainforests! Thanks!

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  37. Pat February 8, 2010Reply

    I'd like to learn about the food in different cultures.

  38. Debra P February 8, 2010Reply

    Scientists are trying to crack the code of how dolphins chat with each other. debsweeps4@yahoo.com

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    I would like to learn about currency.

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  65. brooke February 11, 2010Reply

    Would love to see what tips they have for teaching kids how to be more green and help save the earth "Filled with maps, facts and more this book helps readers learn to go green and help our threatened earth"

  66. molomatic February 11, 2010Reply

    I'd like to read their section about the secret language of dolphins!! I'm sure I'd learn a lot

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  77. Erma February 12, 2010Reply

    I hope to learn about different cultures.

  78. Wehaf February 12, 2010Reply

    I want to learn about deep sea creatures.

  79. Ed Nemmers February 12, 2010Reply

    Geographical information!

  80. Nicholina Harding February 12, 2010Reply

    I want to learn about animals with my kids!

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  81. dawn February 12, 2010Reply

    I would like to learn about the animals who inhabit the rainforests.

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  82. DanV February 13, 2010Reply

    We'd like to learn some fun facts about animals from around the world

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  89. Jane Hoh February 13, 2010Reply

    I would like to know powerful Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who needed the terra cotta warriors to guard him in the afterlife. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

  90. Lily Kwan February 13, 2010Reply

    I hope to learn about animals.

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  107. Susan Smith February 13, 2010Reply

    I like that there are so many pictures

  108. Angela H February 13, 2010Reply

    I would love to learn about the endangered animals. I think my daughter would love this book. She is so interested in this type of stuff.

  109. Paige February 13, 2010Reply

    This book would be absolutely perfect for my nephew, who loves facts and trivia. And if it has snakes in it, even better. He and I both love insects and reptiles, so he loves being able to share facts with me about creepy crawlies.

  110. Melanie February 13, 2010Reply

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