As a child I always wanted to explore the world. My dad traveled with his brother for work and I always looked forward to his pictures and stories. But when pictures and stories were not enough, I always had books. I was curious about nature, earth, explorations and questioned everything. What, how, why?

But it wasn’t until I was in 7th grade that I learned about National Geographic and Kids Almanac. I was immediately drawn to them.  Books like this inspired me to explore the world, seek adventures and answered a gazillion of my silly or not so silly questions.

Did you know that your entire inner ear can fit inside the tip of your pinkie? 

Did you know that a light, fluffy cumulus cloud typically weighs about 216, 000 pounds?

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