Nat Geo Kids Weird But True! Facts About New York City #MegaChristmas21

November 16, 2021 Kristin

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Think you know the Big Apple? Think again! Whether you’re a NYC native, an adventure-loving tourist, an armchair traveler, or a trivia buff, WEIRD BUT TRUE! NEW YORK CITY (National Geographic Kids Books, ages 8-11) is a fascinating and fun romp through the 5 boroughs.

Did you know that 25 species of shark swim off NYC’s coastline?
…Or that astronauts can see the lights of Times Square from space?
…And get this: In New York, Sesame Street is a real place AND there’s a library where you can visit the actual stuffed animals that inspired the characters in Winnie the Pooh!

Curl up with your kids and learn all about the fun facts of New York that you never knew. There are so many different facts that will have your laughing, this would make a great gift and stocking stuffer for the upcoming holidays! My kids love to read about facts about history, cities, baseball and will absolutely love receiving this.

About the Author:

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS inspires young adventurers to explore the world through its award-winning books, magazines, website, television series, radio show, games, and events, and is the only major kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core.

Bright and browsable, Weird But True! New York City reveals little known and bizarre facts about the city’s storied past, wild truths about present-day New York, and even introduces readers to a couple of goats that held up traffic on the subway. The city that never sleeps (and this book!) truly has something for everyone — from giant pillow fights to epic Broadway musicals to pizza-loving rats.