The National Geographic Bee Ultimate Fact Book

Whether you are studying for a test at school of just seeking to expand you knowledge of the world, you'll find this to be an invaluable tool.

The National Geographic Bee is a local, state, and national academic contest for students in grades four through eight. The competition culminates in a finals face-off, broadcast live on National Geographic Television. This is the ultimate guide for gearing up for the events. Like the Bee, the guide has expanded its range of material to include social studies, earth and space science, the environment, and culture. Of course, geography is at its core, and the guide features the latest country and geographic statistics; selected new question rounds; updated resources; new tips from past winners; and a brand new country index full of vital stats. It's the perfect resource to help millions of school kids prepare to compete in the Bee. It's also a fun and helpful resource for trivia buffs, challenge seekers, and college-bound test-takers.

This young genius has come up with a great guide! His questions follow the various topics that come up on the bee and simulate the types of questions that come. A must-buy for the Geography Bee contestant! - Karan Menon, 2015 National Geographic Bee Champion The Geography Bee Ultimate Preparation Guide (Second Edition) is packed with questions, tips, and tricks to help you participate in and win your Classroom, School, State, and National Geographic Bees! With over 2,110 questions to help you prepare hard spanning different topics from the Bee, this book is a must for those aiming to compete in the National Geographic Bee. This guide contains statistics and facts, tips on current event preparation, links, a bibliography with resources for you use, and a notes section! The beginning of a book is a chapter with tips and information to help you prepare wisely and successfully, with what you need to know about each country and more! This book is an excellent resource for those participating in the North South Foundation's Junior and Senior Geography Bees as well as those participating in the National Geographic World Championship, the USA Geography Olympiad, the International Geography Olympiad, the Canadian Geographic Challenge, and the Australian Geography Competition! From the country of Abkhazia to the language of Zulu, this book is a great companion for avid geography bee competitors.

Did you know that Antarctica is really a desert? Ever wondered what the world's most crowded city is? Curious to learn where you can swim in lakes as pink as strawberry milkshakes? Discover these and over 100 other outrageous and surprising facts about places all around the world. Fun geography trivia plus a bold, bright design and lively photos will keep reluctant and struggling reader wanting more!

Featuring maps, graphs, photographs, and questions used in previous National Geographic Bees, this guide presents geographic facts and helps young readers understand themes and relationships, and how geographers view their world.

Presents alphabetically arranged entries for each of the 192 countries in the world, featuring a map and a listing of facts on the physical, political, economic, and environmental aspects of each country

History is filled with interesting people, places, and events. Many have become commonly known, while others are still tall tales. Through engaging text enhanced by whimsical color illustrations and a fun quiz, students can test their knowledge of history.

A Competitor's Compendium to the Geography Bee has approximately 2,025 questions focusing on the specific regions in the world! With 28 regions, including Southeast Asia, Central America, and Western Europe, this geography compendium is a must for everyone participating in their school, state, and national bees! This geography compendium includes a huge chapter on geographical statistics, including geographic extremes and demographic data that you need to know for the competition. This book even has a mock bee, with Classroom/School Bee Rounds, a model State Qualification test, State Bee Rounds, and a National Preliminary Round! This geography guide even includes all of the questions that were asked in the final rounds of the 2015 National Geographic Bee! This guide is also good for participants in the United States Geography Olympiad and the International Geography Olympiad (iGeo). This guide is also for participants in the North South Foundation's Junior and Senior Geography Bees, with a high amount of questions in the South Asia section for focus on Indian Geography! Participants in the National Geographic World Championship are highly encouraged to use this compendium of geographic information as well. This book is a great guide to help competitors who are trying to win their school bees, state bees, and possibly their national bee!