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Emily Krieger

Emily Krieger is a writer, an editor, and a fact-checker specializing in science and children's nonfiction. She has fact-checked the capital of Kyrgyzstan and other countries for the National Geographic Bee; amassed amazing tidbits about bugs, birds, and brains for 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!); interviewed scientists about Bigfoot and George Washington's dentures for the book Myths Busted! (named the Fifth to Sixth Grade Book of the Year in the Children's Choice Book Awards); and pondered alien and ancient life while editing Science News for Students.
Animal Smackdown
Real or Fake? 3
Real or Fake? 2
Real or Fake?
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 3
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill In: My Ancient Egypt Adventure
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 2
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In: My Space Adventure
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted!

Books

Animal Smackdown
Real or Fake? 3
Real or Fake? 2
Real or Fake?
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 3
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill In: My Ancient Egypt Adventure
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 2
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In: My Space Adventure
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted!

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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