National Geographic Kids Explore! Workbook Kindergarten

The perfect workbook to kick off the school year! A unique new approach to the skill-building workbook from the experts at National Geographic! Packed with animals, photos, and high-interest content, it’s full of the school-readiness skills kids need along with the fun facts, jokes, and activities they love.

Kids will love learning about their favorite topics, from dinosaurs to rainforest creatures to trains, planes, and other vehicles—and along the way, they’ll be introduced to all the subject areas and skill sets essential for kindergarten success.

In this workbook, you’ll find:

• Hundreds of activities covering subjects like phonics, sight words, math, writing, patterns, and other core academic skills. 
• Chapters organized around a kid-friendly theme like “Dinosaur Days” or “In the Rainforest,” featuring a mix of academic subjects to keep kids engaged and learning. 
• Tons of fun facts and jokes, vibrant National Geographic photography, and colorful illustrations to inspire kids to complete each challenge!

From the same team as the beloved National Geographic Readers, the new National Geographic Kids Explore! Workbooks bring together appealing nonfiction content with educational activities expertly crafted to help combat summer slide, introduce grade-level concepts, and enrich kids’ learning experience.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

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Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

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• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs