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Lisa M. Gerry

Lisa M. Gerry has authored numerous books for National Geographic Kids, including 100 Ways to Make the World Better! She has also worked as a writer for Time, Forbes, Business Insider, and O, The Oprah Magazine.
Big Words for Little Astronauts
Big Words for Little Paleontologists
National Geographic Kids WATER!
100 Ways to Be Thankful
Explore My World: Weather
National Geographic Kids 125 True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships
100 Ways to Make the World Better!
100 Things to Be When You Grow Up
100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up
100 Things to Make You Happy
100 Things to Do Before You Grow Up

Books

Big Words for Little Astronauts
Big Words for Little Paleontologists
National Geographic Kids WATER!
100 Ways to Be Thankful
Explore My World: Weather
National Geographic Kids 125 True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships
100 Ways to Make the World Better!
100 Things to Be When You Grow Up
100 Things to Know Before You Grow Up
100 Things to Make You Happy
100 Things to Do Before You Grow Up

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