National Geographic Kids Almanac 2026

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

Packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, activities, exclusive National Geographic Explorer interviews, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, and more!

Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! The latest edition of this internationally best-selling almanac features tons of UPDATED and NEW content, including new species discoveries, cutting-edge nature and space information, all-new games and jokes, and more! Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. This is a must-have book for curious kids!

Series Overview: The best-selling almanac for kids is packed with amazing animals, cool inventions, dinosaurs, robots, maps, games, activities, and more—all in one fun-tastic volume. In true National Geographic style, this book excites young people about their world and everything in it, so it’s no surprise that it repeatedly lands on the New York Times best seller list! The 2026 edition includes amazing animal features, updated continents of the world, incredible animal rescues, and much more.

About the Author

Based on content from National Geographic Kids magazine and National Geographic Kids books, the Almanac is created by multiple National Geographic contributors—including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.