***Giveaway Closed. Winners were comments, 23, 5, &4.****
Henry is my kid who loves all things facts, science, and space.
While he certainly enjoys a story or fairy tale, if given the option he will always choose books that are filled with “factoids”. Little blurbs of information. Explanations for how things work. Answers to the burning questions in his 6 year old mind.
So it should come as no surprise that he (we) have long been fans of anything National Geographic Kids.
Further, it should be of no surprise that I squealed out loud when I was invited to be a NatGeo Kids Insider. I mean, hello? Is there another brand out there that would be cooler to partner with? (Okay, maybe someone who pays for daily massages and hair washings or something.)
Recently, Nat Geo Kids has partnered with Angry Birds to create an entire series of books.
In this case, as if Angry Birds wasn’t enough, they’ve added Star Wars.
The byline of the book: The Science Behind the Saga.
Henry Jackpot.
Using familiar feathered faces, the book lays out many of the different aspects of the movies and whether they are real…completely fake…or even remotely possible.
In the case of the pic above, it turns out that there is a light saber-esque device that is the size of a flashlight and emits a blade of flame that can actually cut through metal.
Of course, this was of great interest to my boy. Of course.
(It’s called the Metal Vapor Torch and intended for use for emergency personnel…as in cutting people out of cars and such. Cool, yeah?)
The book analyzes each of the lands/planets/whatevers in Star Wars and whether any of the planets in our solar system are similar.
Divided up into topics like “Science Fiction” and “Science Facts” it’s a completely different way of teaching kids about space and technology.
And makes me feel a lot smarter than I actually am.
Did you even know that Nat Geo makes kids books?
And not just because I’m an “Insider”, but honestly, they are all so awesome. Bright, vivid photography, heavy duty binding, and chock full of information. Basically, everything Nat Geo is known for.
If Star Wars isn’t your kid’s cup of tea, they also have Angry Bird versions
Think your kids (or you!) would love this?
Nat Geo Kids is generously offering THREE readers the chance to win a copy of the Angry Birds Star Wars book!
Just leave a comment below telling me what you love most about National Geographic! That’s it!
One entry per person.
I’ll pull the three winners on Friday, November 15th!
Good luck!
I’ll have more NG giveaways coming up soon! So stay tuned!
I am a National Geographic Kids Insider, however I was not compensated for this post or my participation in the program. We were supplied with a copy of the book, and a subscription to Nat Geo Kids magazine.
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My son loooooves the pics in the kids’ mags…especially marine biology related!! He had a subscription a while back but something happened and we stopped receiving them for some reason – will have to get grandma back on that since she ordered them for him originally!
I have always loved the amazing photography in the Nat Geo magazine. They always have the most beautiful imagery from far flung places on earth. Places I will never visit but get to see through their magazine. By the way , my nephew would love these books!
My nephew would go crazy for this! I’d love to add it to his Christmas present.
What is there not to love. I think my favorite thing is the photography, though. My 7 year old would really love this book!
My cousins would go nuts for these! I loved paging through the adult nat geo as a kid, I probably saw a few things that were too mature for me, but it pretty much went over my head.
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Not sure why my comment came through as a reply, huh. Anyways Nat Geo is awesome!
I think it is great that National Geo uses current trends to help kids be more interested in learning and reading.
I love National Geographic because there are a lot of interesting facts about the world.
My daughter would love this. It is wonderful you can support such a great magazine.
National Geographic was a magazine that I always found at my grandma’s house. Your post brought back happy memories of looking through the amazing pictures while at grandma’s!
We love National Geographic too! We have been waiting for the Angry Birds Star Wars book to come out. At my boy’s birthday party I always buy a book that goes with the theme of the party and all the kids at the party sign it. We’ve done it for years and its so fun to look back and see who celebrated with us and how much they’ve gotten better at signing their name. Wes had an Angry Birds Star Wars party in August and this book didn’t come out until Sept so we couldn’t use it for his bday book. He would LOVE this book.
Though it might cause arguements among my children we would love to win National Geographic for Kids. My children would really enjoy this magazine as they are all really into learning:history, science, about people, you name it!
My son would love! Great information with great images. Make learning fun!
The photography is always SO good. My husband has subscribed for decades.
I have always loved the photography! Such vibrant beautiful photos
This is so cool!
I love photos from Nat Geo! I love seeing how much more there is to see in our world, and they always do it from such an interesting perspective.
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I love the NG photography.
One of my boys chose the Angry Birds Nat Geo book at the book fair last year, so he would LOVE the Angry Birds Star Wars version!!
I love the amazing photography and cultural insights Nat Geo always has. And my son loves Angry Birds so even if we don’t win, we’re still getting this series!
I love all the photos and education!
My 7, 5, and 2 year old love Nat Geo kids for all different reasons which makes it a huge plus in my book!
I’m with Henry. I love the facts and tidbits in the magazines and books!
I think our boys would get along very nicely. My son loves, loves, loves anything to do with science. I don’t think I knew that Nat Geo made kids books. This is something I need to check into!
What I love most about Nat Geo is the pictures. They have some of the most amazing pictures. Their pics can really stir things inside you.
My dad has saved every single National Geographic he’s ever gotten…it’s quite ridiculous – although I page through the latest one every time I’m at their house, and I always learn something new!
Adam would LOVE this magazine – he is fascinated with all things Star Wars, but throw in the angry birds? DONE. Thanks for the Christmas gift idea!
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The stunning photography of NG is my eye candy!!!
Love National Geographic because it stirs my grandchildren’s curiosity and fascinates us with the beautiful photography!
I love the Nat Geo Kids magazine!
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I love the detail in the pictures of Natl Geog!
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I love that National Geographic is using Angry Bird Star Wars to get kids interested in learning.
Love how NG brings other cultures within reach,
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Learning through pictures…it works for people of all ages!
I always love how awesome their photography is. I also love that they are full of facts, not some random persons ideas.
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Love the quality of Nat Geo! They always seem to get the best pictures/footage, and make everything soooo interesting. My grandfather has a HUGE collection of Nat Geo video tapes at his house still, and I loved watching them when I was little, still do!
I like the pictures and learning new things. It’s always an adventure.
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I LOVE all the great photos in National Geographics magazines! We used to get National Geographics Kids, but now we just get the regular issue. Photos are just fantastic, in addition to all the great info. Would LOVE to win the Nat Geo Star Wars book for my nephew. He’s 5 (almost 6) and a huge Star Wars fan.
The maps!!!!! I remember delicately taking then out of the mags my parents got, spreading them out on the floor and exploring them for hours! Perhaps that was the beginning of my wanderlust!
I love the window into all sorts of other worlds!
We love National Geographic’s books for kids! Malone is 4 and just starting to really dig the two we have- one is about space and the other is about general science. They’ve really NAILED it when it comes to books for science loving kids!
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I love the photos and my son loves all the facts- he sounds like Henry.
I’ve always loved that NG brought to life things and people I’d never see in “my” world. My girls would love this! THANK YOU!
I grew up watching National Geographic shows in the evenings sitting on my parent’s bed with my mom so it totally gives me the warm fuzzies…but when my son was gifted a subscription to the NatGeo kids magazine for Christmas last year I fell IN LOVE. I adore this book and my boy would FLIP for it!
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My 5 year old would LOVE this. . .thanks for doing this. Had no idea that Nat Geo offered kids books. Going on the Christmas list for sure!
I love that I can learn so many new things!
I just recently bought some NG books for kids – they are super cute (especially the odd friend ones where two different animals are each other’s BFF).
I like their pictures
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Their photos are beautiful!
Our family has a deep undivided love for National Geographic. No, seriously, the magazines are taking over my house. Even though my husband has them all on his computer, every time we find ourself in a thrift store, one or two more seem to make their way home. ‘Look! An article about Yosemite. We have to get this one.’ :) My daughter loves books as much as my husband loves Nat’l Geo. And, she just saw Star Wars for the 1st time. This book would make me a rock star!!
My daughter loves Nat Geo. The magazines (kid & adult). The website. The books. I am thrilled to see the Angry Birds Bird book, which will definitely be a Christmas present. She’d love the Star Wars book as well.
My son has loved getting the Nat Geo magazines and would love the Angry Birds Star Wars book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love the photographs!
I love the fun facts! My sons would love this book!
It would have to be the amazing photography!!!