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Patricia Daniels

PATRICIA DANIELS has written more than a dozen science and history books for adults and children, including the National Geographic Kids Ultimate Bodypedia and National Geographic Kids Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Trees. She is the co-author of National Geographic's Almanac of World History; Body: The Complete Human; and Mind: A Scientific Guide to Who You Are, How You Got That Way, and How to Make the Most of It.
1,000 Facts About Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Prehistoric Life
Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Trees
Ultimate Bodypedia

Books

1,000 Facts About Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Prehistoric Life
Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Trees
Ultimate Bodypedia

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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