X is for Extreme

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Yes, I realize that extreme does not start with x but I also realized that there were NO book series or children's authors that began with x that I could find and I had to improvise a bit.

My kids enjoy all sorts of fun National Geographic fact books and the "Extreme" series is no different. With so many topics to chose from there is something for everyone.

Try This Extreme! : 50 Fun and safe experiments









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  1. daisy gurlApril 5, 2018 at 7:37 AM

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to check this series out!
    Be Blissed!

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  2. Kristen HApril 5, 2018 at 12:01 PM

    I love all the different National Geographic books for kids. So many great ones with fun facts for them to learn.

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    1. Mother of 3April 5, 2018 at 12:23 PM

      They really have come a long way with their books since I was a kid. They have so many neat ones now and all with such beautiful pictures too.

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  3. Annette VApril 6, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    that truck is well done. :)

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