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.

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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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