Top 8 Topics of the Year 2026
10 talking plants
10 Solar Farms with Sheep Roaming Around
A giraffe without spots is born 11
America's First! 11 Two-Story Homes Built with 3D Printers
The Unstoppable Burglar Bear 12
The Last Meal of a Juvenile Tyrannosaurus 13
How do animals see color? 13
Cats have nearly 300 facial expressions? 14
Floating Solar Panels 15
15 Roundworms Still Alive After Being Frozen for 46,000 Years
16 Anniversaries to Remember in 2026
17 Earth-Sized Exoplanets
Literally charging on the road! 17
Snake rolling forward 17

Great Discoveries and Innovations 18
Discovery 20
Studying Our World 26
Learn more 32
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How to write a good letter

Animal World 34
Funny Animals 36
Classification of Animals 44
Animals at Risk 46
50 Animals That Live in Water
56 Unique Animal Species
Animal Friends 58
Wild Animal Abilities 60
Insect Ecology 64
Wild Felines 68
74 Amazing Abilities of Animals
Dinosaur Characteristics 76
Learn more 84
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Write a very good animal report

Space and Earth 86
Secrets of the Universe 88
Structure of the Earth 96
Learn more 106
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Preparing for a science fair

Exploration and Discovery 108
Explorer's Earth News 110
Photo Story 118
Endless Exploration Story 122
Understanding in Depth 124
Learn more 126
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How to write a perfect and excellent report

Games and Puzzles 128
Strange and Funny 130
Chatty Animals 131, 136, 142
What is this? 132, 140
Fill in the blanks 133, 139
Hidden Animals 134
Surprise Quiz 137, 141
Real? Fake? 138
Find the picture for fun! 144
Unstoppable Friends 146

148 Humor That Makes Us Laugh
Some funny jokes 150, 156, 160, 162
Animal Mistakes 151
Half-joking, half-serious 152, 158
Mysterious Riddles 154, 156
Funny Stories When You Think About It 155, 159
Pun Humor 157
Quite a long story 161
Tongue-Twisting Words 163

Culture and Life 164
166 World Holidays and Celebrations
Miscellaneous World 174
Food Culture 176
Currency and Culture 178
Language and Culture 180
Ancient Mythology 182
World Religions 184
Learn more 186
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Exploring new and unfamiliar cultures

Science and Technology 188
Technology that Aids Invention 190
Fundamentals of Biology 194
The World of Plants 196
Exploring the Human Body 198
Future Technology Outlook 206
Learn more 210
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How to solve difficult problems

Ecology and Nature 212
Biome Exploration 214
Miscellaneous Aspects of the Sea 218
Natural Wonders 220
Weather and Climate 222
Disasters and Catastrophes 230
Learn more 234
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How to give a good presentation

History and Facts 236
Relics and Old Stories 238
International conflict 250
World Leaders 252
Learn more 266
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How to Write a Great Biography

World Geography 268
Understanding Maps 270
Geography and Topography 276
Geographical Features of the Continent 278
306 countries of the world
World Travel 332
Learn more 352
Quick quiz!
Where are we?

Games and Puzzles Answers 354
Search 356
Text Copyright 364 | Photo Copyright 365

Over 500 high-quality photos from National Geographic, a 130-year tradition.

This book contains over 500 outstanding photographs from National Geographic, a publication widely known for its exploration of the Earth.
You can vividly encounter rare sights that are difficult for the general public to see with their own eyes, such as various animals from all over the world, high snow-covered mountains, large rivers and canyons, and the Silfra rift that divides Europe and North America.
Furthermore, the book is packed with rich visuals, including various diagrams, maps, and infographics, covering topics such as science, history, and world culture, so you won't get bored even while flipping through this thick book.
It covers essential elementary school knowledge such as the classification of living things, the structure of the Earth, the planets in the solar system, weather and climate, and world geography, along with the latest scientific research news, making it suitable for reading in conjunction with the science and social studies curriculum.


Children's Knowledge Yearbook, updated and published annually

This book is in the form of a yearbook that contains the knowledge that children need to know, once a year, in one book.
Every year, new knowledge from recent research is added to important fundamental knowledge in biology, earth science, geography, environment, technology, astronomy, and history.
Also, essential knowledge that children must know, such as classification of living things, planets in the solar system, types of rocks, Earth's oceans, types of biomes, climate zones, structure of the human body, mythology and world religions, and basic knowledge of maps, is included the same every year.


Topics to watch out for in 2026!

It is composed of 12 chapters covering various topics that children are curious about and interested in, such as animals, space, the human body, technology, ecology, environment, history, culture, and geography.

In particular, Chapter 1, “Topics of the Year,” introduces 15 science, society, and culture topics that should not be missed in 2026.
Discover exciting news, including 300 cat expressions, floating solar panels, on-road charging technology, and the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Chapter 2, "Great Discoveries and Innovations," covers the 10 great innovations of the 21st century, newly selected for the 2026 edition in the fields of space, nature and environment, and archaeology, as well as the universe revealed through the James Webb Space Telescope.


Includes key information, flags, and world maps for 195 countries around the world!

It contains basic information such as flags, capitals, and currency units of the 195 independent countries that make up the world, as well as the latest data on area, population, and capital.
We can compare some countries with similar populations compared to last year, while others have increased significantly.
It also includes a list of leaders, including presidents, kings, and prime ministers, who lead the governments of 195 independent countries around the world, along with interesting information about them.
Not only do you discover the interesting fact that the Swedish Prime Minister was a gymnast and the Canadian Prime Minister was an ice hockey player, but you also learn that Estonia has a government ministry in charge of climate, as Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal was the Minister of Climate.


Fun activities like quizzes, games, humor, crafts, and even writing tips to use in school classes!

After reading the book, we introduce activities that children can practice in their daily lives for the Earth and life, such as 10 Ways to Help Animals (page 60) and 10 Ways to Protect the Earth (page 116).
The "Quiz!" section, inserted between the text, is a popular corner that allows children to check what they've learned while reading and feel a small sense of accomplishment.
You can also get help preparing for assignments or presentations through the 'Do it this way' corner, which guides you on how to write letters, reports, presentations, etc.
In addition, it contains a variety of games that stimulate thinking skills, such as quizzes using close-up photos, finding hidden animals, and quizzes for the whole family, as well as riddles, jokes, and funny stories, so you can enjoy humor and fun.


Recommendation
· Explore the world and discover your inner passion with National Geographic Kids Science.
―National Geographic Explorer Jang I-kwon (Professor, Department of Ecology, Ewha Womans University)
· Knowledge Trend Report for Children - Aladdin Editor's Choice