Books by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

The Book of Queens: Legendary Leaders, Fierce Females, and Wonder Women Who Ruled the World

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Empire builders, legendary leaders, revolutionary rebels, powerful pioneers, and more ... discover more than 100 wonder women who prove that girls totally rule.

They're queens wielding scepters and sitting on thrones, they're revolutionaries on the front lines of change, they're presidents and prime ministers leading their nation, or they're CEOs, scientists, sports legends, and artists who are have risen to the top of their fields. Welcome to The Book of Queens, where being a mighty monarch doesn't just mean wearing a crown. Leaders like these come from all over the globe and have different talents. But most of all? They rule!

Are you ready to be inspired by the most powerful women in history? Some wielded their might for good while others let their power go to their heads. Yet all were powerful people who changed the course of history. From Elizabeth I to Cleopatra to Beyonce, every regal ruler in this book showcases the kind of guts, smarts, and strength it takes to lead. And while there are some wonder women you might recognize, others may leave you wondering why so many brave, smart, and hardworking ladies have gone unnoticed ... until now. Whether real-life royals or average Janes who rose to rule, get ready to be inspired by their stories.

National Geographic Readers: Ink! (L3): 100 Fun Facts About Octopuses, Squid, and More

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Meet cuttlefish that can camouflage themselves, octopuses that outsmart their predators, and squid that patrol the deep in this cool fact-filled reader.

Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about cephalopods, from inking, to hunting, to coconut carrying. Squish along with squid, camouflage with cuttlefish, and marvel at magnificent octopuses. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool animal info, this Level 3 Reader explores the incredible world of cephalopods.

National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers--with a bonus of 100 fun facts sprinkled throughout! A fact roundup at the end of each book lets kids review what they've learned. (Plus, they can impress their friends with their animal expertise!)

National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weatherpedia: The most complete weather reference ever

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

What's the weather? Wake up to this ultimate reference, teeming with fascinating facts, amazing features, the latest science, and tons of close-up images of the wildest weather on the planet.

Did you know that a bolt of lightning can crack through the air at up to 136,000 miles per hour and reach temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun? Or that if all the ice in the Antarctic melted, the oceans would rise by about 220 feet?

Welcome to the amazing world of weather. From how weather happens to the most extreme weather in the world, it's all covered in this easy-to-use reference featuring all the major types of weather and what kinds of weather happen in particular places, from the desert to the tropics to the poles. The main content is highlighted with fun facts, Did You Know? details, and colorful photos and graphics. Thematic spreads cover topics such as climate change, weather survival stories, animal adaptations to weather, and much more.

Fans of other National Geographic Kids Ultimate "pedias" in the same series--Dinopedia, Bugopedia, Reptileopedia, Oceanpedia, and Predatorpedia--will want to find a place for Ultimate Weatherpedia on their bookshelves.

Jurassic Smarts: A jam-packed fact book for dinosaur superfans! (Nerdlet)

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer, Jen Agresta

Kids will earn a PhD(inosaur) degree with all the supercool, cutting-edge dino data they crave jam-packed into this tiny, T-rex-errific tome!

Inside, they’ll discover game-changing fossil finds, surprising dinosaur stats, and a fascinating variety of prehistoric creatures in all shapes and sizes—some totally bizarre! Encounter gentle, long-necked giants; toothy carnivores; and dinosaurs with all sorts of incredible adaptations, like vibrant feathers, massive horns, spikey battle-ax tails, and beyond! Get answers to burning dinosaur questions, like ... How do we know what colors dinosaurs were? And, gulp, could you have outrun a T. rex? Meet paleontologists digging up incredible discoveries in the field today, explore dino-themed travel destinations, find out which prehistoric creatures would win big in an eating competition, and way, WAY more.

This quirky, info-packed book is a feast for the eyes, with stunning illustrations and fossil photos on every page, a colorful design, and bonus fun facts sprinkled throughout. It's the perfect book for experienced dino devotees and newcomers alike.

For more dinosaur awesomeness from National Geographic Kids, check out these books: Weird But True! Dinosaurs; Ultimate Dinopedia, 2nd Edition; Dinosaur Atlas; and How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs.

National Geographic Readers: Mythical Beasts (L3): 100 Fun Facts About Real Animals and the Myths They Inspire

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Calling all fans of unicorns, dragons, sea monsters, and other mythical creatures! Fly and slither through 100 marvelous magical facts in this new reader, perfect for fluent readers.

Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of info about animals that were mistaken for myths or with abilities beyond belief, this Level 3 reader covers everything amazing, incredible, and downright magical.

National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers--with a bonus of 100 fun facts spread throughout the book! A fact roundup at the end of each book lets kids review what they've learned. (Plus, they can impress their friends with their animal expertise!)

National Geographic Readers: Sharks!: 100 Fun Facts About These Fin-Tastic Fish

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Sharp teeth and pointy fins―look out! It’s a shark! Learn all about these fascinating predators in this jam-packed Level 3 Fact Reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 200 books in the series from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series.

From great whites and sawfish to hammerheads and tasseled wobbegongs, sharks rule Earth’s oceans. Discover all about their incredible hunting skills, amazing teeth, awesome adaptations, and more in this accessible collection of 100 weird-but-true facts and engaging text. Learn about angel sharks that can kill prey in one-tenth of a second, Greenland sharks that can live for more than 400 years, lantern sharks that glow in the dark, and more wild stuff about one of the world’s most feared, fascinating, and vital-to-the eocosystem’s creatures.

National Geographic Readers’ combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators.

This Level 3 text provides accessible information for animal-loving kids beginning to read independently―perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

About the series: This high-interest, educationally vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children’s book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they’ve learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience.

Praise for National Geographic Readers: “Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats.” ―Maggie Reagan, Booklist

Complete your collection with these popular National Geographic Fact Readers:
National Geographic Readers: Bling! 100 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gems
National Geographic Readers: Squeak! 100 Fun Facts about Hamsters, Mice, Guinea Pigs, and More
National Geographic Readers: Ink! 100 Fun Facts About Octopuses, Squid, and More
National Geographic Readers: Erupt! 100 Fun Facts About Volcanoes
National Geographic Readers: Woof! 100 Fun Facts About Dogs

The Book of Heroines: Tales of History's Gutsiest Gals

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Everybody needs a role model! Discover true stories of superstars, war heroes, world leaders, gusty gals, and everyday women who changed the world. From Sacagawea to Mother Teresa, Annie Oakley to Malala Yousafzai, these famous women hiked up their pants and petticoats and charged full-speed ahead to prove girls are just as tough as boys...maybe even tougher. Complete with amazing images and a fun design, this is the book that every kid with a goal, hope, or dream will want to own.

Animal Showdown: Round Two (National Geographic Kids)

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Get ready to sink your teeth into more epic animal matchups in this exciting sequel to Animal Smackdown, where even more awesome creature contenders go head-to-head to see who reigns supreme!

A great white shark vs. a saltwater crocodile battling it out for fiercest predator? An elephant vs. a bottlenose dolphin in a battle of smarts? An arctic fox vs. a sea otter getting into fisticuffs for fluffiest critter? Wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown on these awesome animals before you pick your winner--you might be surprised by who comes out on top! Stats, fun facts, photos, and in-depth profiles about each creature contender will help you pick winners in more than a dozen mighty matchups. Yearbook-inspired superlatives provide a superfun end cap for this exciting book, one that's perfect for sports fans and animal-crazy kids ready to go to the mat for their favorite species. Jump right into the ring and choose your champion!

National Geographic Kids brings its signature top-notch nonfiction content and beautiful full-color photography to this superfun series for kids.

National Geographic Readers: Night Sky

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Kids will learn all about the night sky, from the moon to constellations to planets, in this new National Geographic Reader. The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for beginning readers.

Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic Kids!

Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some people use forks and some use chopsticks? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day! From familiar foods to common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens, this book covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? Why is that a thing? Presented in a bold, colorful design, with stunning photos, and jam-packed with awesome facts, this book will have you totally riveted! Once you know all this cool stuff about the origins of everyday stuff, you can "wow" your friends and family.

National Geographic Kids Readers: Ancient Egypt (L3)

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Dig into the amazing past of ancient Egypt in this new Level 3 Reader from National Geographic Kids.

From pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods, kids will learn all about the history and culture of this fascinating land. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. The expert-vetted text, along with brilliant photos and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators.

Brain Games: Big Book of Boredom Busters

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Packed with science, puzzles, and tons of fun, this activity book based on the hit National Geographic television show will fire up your neural network!

Calling all fans of the Brain Games TV show! Excercise your mental muscle with awesome challenges, wacky logic puzzles, optical illusions, and brain-busting riddles. Write-in pages include both games and short explanations of the neuroscience at work. Have fun and challenge yourself as you unleash your inner creativity and become the genius we all know you are.

The activity book is a companion to the popular television show, book series, board game, and other Brain Games products.

Hey, Baby!: A Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Stories from Nature's Nursery (National Geographic Kids)

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Sweet dreams are made of this! Join National Geographic Kids on a trip around the globe to celebrate nature's nursery. Get up close to adorable baby animals -- from the teensiest turtle hatchling to the biggest baby whales; from black bear cubs frolicking free in the Rocky Mountains to a kangaroo joey lounging safely in its mother's pouch. Readers will ooh and aah over the cute baby pictures, sweet stories, folktales, and poems in this lovely keepsake book. Ideal for reading to sleepy little ones!

Brain Bogglers: Over 100 Games and Puzzles to Reveal the Mysteries of Your Mind

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Get ready to challenge yourself in this super-fun write-in activity book chock-full of amazing puzzles, games, and brain facts all about the mysteries of your own mind! Follow zany narrator and superbraniac Ima Genius and her talking dog Atom to get snappy explanations of why and how your brain deals with memory, sleep, vision, fear, mind control, and so much more!

Learn about instinct, language, and how animals are wired to communicate with each other. Try creative experiments and play games that build your brainpower. Discover famous historical cases, crazy quizzes, and develop your Genius Jargon with a glossary for advanced brain-related vocabulary. Exercising your mental muscle has never been so much fun!

Beyond Infinity Exploring the Secrets of the Universe With the James Webb Space Telescope

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

See farther into the universe than ever before and discover how NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is unlocking the mysteries of space!

Have you ever wondered what the universe looked like billions of years ago, or asked yourself what might happen if galaxies collided? The James Webb Space Telescope gives us never-before-seen glimpses of the answers to these questions, showing us the birth and death of stars and galaxies, helping scientists find Earthlike planets, and even revealing asteroids closer to home. This book explains the amazing science of the James Webb Space Telescope in a fun and accessible way, helping kids understand the big questions the telescope will help us answer.

In this book, you’ll find tons of beautiful photographs taken by the telescope, all with kid-friendly captions. You’ll learn how the telescope works and how it was built, hear stories about the team behind it and the science that made it possible, discover fun facts about the telescope, and meet real NASA scientists. Above all, you’ll delve into the mysteries of the universe and find out just how much more there is to discover.

Perfect for budding astronomers, this book is an ideal introduction to the out-of-this-world discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope, full of the mind-blowing images that have captured the imagination of millions!

The Ultimate Book of Whales Up-Close Encounters With Earth's Mightiest Mammals

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer, Brian Skerry

Plunge into the wondrous world of humpbacks, dolphins, and every cetacean in between with famed National Geographic Explorer and photographer Brian Skerry as your guide.

This gorgeous compendium features all of the major whale species, from blue whales to belugas, right whales to minke whales, narwhals to orcas, and even dolphins. (Yes, dolphins are whales, too!) Get the inside scoop on how these beloved ocean mammals live, what they eat, and how they hunt, play, communicate, and care for their young.

Discover which whales have epic underwater battles with giant squid, why scientists think dolphins have unique names for each other, the challenges these animals face, and much more. With breathtaking photography, the latest science, and exclusive behind-the-lens stories from Skerry—including the time he rescued a baby whale caught in a lobster line—this book is a fascinating dive into all things whale. You’ll feel like you’re swimming right alongside these magnificent mammals.

Complete your collection with:

• The Ultimate Book of Sharks
• The Ultimate Book of African Animals
• The Ultimate Book of Big Cats
• The Ultimate Book of Reptiles

The Ultimate Book of Reptiles Your guide to the secret lives of these scaly, slithery, and spectacular creatures!

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer, Ruchira Somaweera

Sink your fangs into the hidden worlds of these scaly and sensational creatures with leading reptile scientist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Ruchira Somaweera as your guide.

Meet the coolest cold-blooded animals ever. From lizards to snakes, turtles to crocodiles, something called a tuatara, and even enormous prehistoric reptiles (think real-life sea monsters!), you’ll discover what makes a reptile a reptile; how these creatures live, hunt, hide, and raise their young, and the wild adaptations that make them so unique. Learn which snake is the most venomous on the planet and which are surprisingly gentle creatures, which reptile is born with a highly developed third eye in its forehead, and which one is so tiny it could balance on the tip of your finger—plus loads of super important conservation information and impactful ways to join the fight to save endangered reptile species right from home!

With gorgeous full-color photographs and nail-biting from-the-field stories from Dr. Somaweera—including the time he waded waist-deep into a cave teeming with gigantic crocodiles!—this book takes you up close and personal with wild, weird, and just plain wonderful reptiles.

Complete your collection with The Ultimate Book of Sharks, The Ultimate Book of African Animals, and The Ultimate Book of Big Cats!