Based on content from the award-winning and top-selling children's magazine National Geographic Kids, and National Geographic Kids books, the almanac is created by multiple National Geographic … National Geographic’s first ever almanac for adults is a category buster. This year the Almanac features all-new content, interviews with explorers in each chapter, a special look at what was going on in the world when the first National Geographic Kids Almanac came out 10 years ago, plus the results of the 2019 Almanac Challenge and a new Challenge for kids who want to get involved with helping our planet. “Like previous editions, this latest almanac from National Geographic is full of fascinating information, from medicine, biology, and astronomy, to geography and beyond. Celebrate the almanac’s 10th anniversary and check out this year’s challenge! “National Geographic’s Almanac 2019 is a fun, illustrative guide to the natural world and breakthrough sciences and, with 400 pages of stunning, evocative images, celebrates some of the most amazing places, events, and facts about Earth’s history.” –Boingboing.net

It redefines reference with standout design, stunning photography, and incredible infographics. Timely topics covered include regulations against plastic straws, dwindling honeybee populations, and antibiotic resistance.