National Geographic Kids

WEST ELM KIDS LAUNCHES NEW COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Textiles, Construction & Property, Specialty, Interior Design, Manufacturing, Home Goods, Catalog, Retail, Online Retail, National Geographic, Education, National Geographic Kids, WSM, Multimedia, Research, Williams Sonoma, Science, GRS, Forest Stewardship Council, Planet, Collection, National Geographic Society, NYSE, Social media, Dinosaur, Carpet, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Global design company, West Elm, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the launch of a new collaboration with National Geographic.

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  • Global design company, West Elm, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the launch of a new collaboration with National Geographic.
  • The new National Geographic for West Elm Kids collection includes bedding, rugs, storage solutions and decorative accessories that feature timelessly captivating dinosaur and outer space themes.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803244233/en/
    National Geographic for West Elm Kids (Photo: Williams Sonoma)
    “The West Elm Kids and National Geographic teams worked closely to create an engaging assortment for our youngest customers,” said Day Kornbluth, President of West Elm.
  • “Featuring dinosaur and outer space themes, the collection is designed to cultivate curiosity and discovery, from kids’ own bedrooms.”
    “We couldn’t be more excited about collaborating with West Elm to bring the National Geographic Kids brand into families’ everyday living spaces,” says Dan Dossa, Vice President Global Retail & National Geographic.

Dive Into Summer With Underwater Superheroes on National Geographic’s Annual SHARKFEST Beginning July 2

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Science, Other Science, Natural Resources, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Other Natural Resources, Entertainment, DisneyNow, Disney XD, CASE, National Geographic, Partnership, College, Florida International University, Kid, FAST, Doctor of Philosophy, ESPN2, National Geographic Kids, React Media, LLC, Television, HULU, Multimedia, Research, Appetite, ABC Owned Television Stations, Consultant, Movement, Shark, Disney Junior, Amphibian, Beauty, Whale, Animal, Collection, FIU, ABC, VFX, Dolphin, MISS, Ecology, Disney Channel, Behavior, Tourism, Nightclub, Film industry, Tutoring, Aquaculture, Management, Whaling, Bottled water

If you’re looking for the most authentic and comprehensive shark-viewing experience ever, look no further than National Geographic’s SHARKFEST.

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  • If you’re looking for the most authentic and comprehensive shark-viewing experience ever, look no further than National Geographic’s SHARKFEST.
  • Sink your teeth into summer with 72 hours of SHARKFEST programming, kicking off July 2 on National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN2.
  • The go-to destinations for science-first shark content will take viewers up close and personal with the ocean’s apex predator.
  • Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior and Nat Geo Kids’ YouTube channels will all have new shark-themed shorts beginning Monday, July 3.

schleich® Announces Global Sustainability Initiative

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Retail, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Recycling, Supply Chain Management, Environment, Parenting, Other Retail, Children, Specialty, Family, Other Manufacturing, Consumer, Packaging, Toys, National Geographic Kids, American Montessori Society, Sustainability, Research, Knowledge, DNA, Multimedia, Health, Animal, FSC, Nature, Learning, Safety, Heart, Longevity, Carbon, Recycling, Toy

schleich®, a leading international toy manufacturer and supplier of realistic animal figures, today announces a new global initiative with the goal of producing figurines and playsets that are made exclusively of sustainable materials by 2027.

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  • schleich®, a leading international toy manufacturer and supplier of realistic animal figures, today announces a new global initiative with the goal of producing figurines and playsets that are made exclusively of sustainable materials by 2027.
  • In its commitment to further reduce its carbon footprint, the company plans to invest ten million dollars to implement a range of sustainability measures.
  • “Sustainability is a journey, and we’ll be taking some important steps along the way in the coming years.
  • schleich® is also investing in initiatives that broaden children’s knowledge and promote lifelong learning where sustainability is concerned.

OverDrive Releases 2022 Digital Book Circulation Data and Highlights

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Friday, January 6, 2023
CONNECT, Us Weekly, Pioneer Library System, School, St. Louis County Library, National Geographic Kids, Success, Library, Knowledge, Achievement Medal, AU, Librarian, Ebook, The New Yorker, New Yorker, Digital, Public library, Growth, Overdrive, HELLO, Weeks Junior High School, TIME, Stingray Classica, Student, On the Ground News Reports, GrandPad, Book, Video game, Online shopping, Publishing

CLEVELAND, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, digital book lending grew significantly due to innovations that high-performing public libraries, schools and other institutions used to serve their readers. These efforts resulted in record circulation of digital books, with ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and comic books each greatly contributing to year-over-year growth, according to industry leader OverDrive.

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  • These efforts resulted in record circulation of digital books, with ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and comic books each greatly contributing to year-over-year growth, according to industry leader OverDrive .
  • During the year, readers borrowed 555 million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, comics and other digital content, a 10 percent increase over 2021.
  • Data was reported by OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for 88,000 libraries and schools in 109 countries worldwide, and creator of the award-winning Libby and Sora reading apps.
  • OverDrive has donated more than 16 million digital copies since 2019 through Community Reads, digital book clubs and other reader programs
    More than 14,000 libraries held their own local digital book club in 2022.

VIPtutor, The Global Leader in Online Education, Launches Harvard English Classes The New Sub-Brand FutureABC Dazzles

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 24, 2022) - After 3 years, VIPtutor, the global leader in online education, has finally launched the "FutureABC" series of courses.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 24, 2022) - After 3 years, VIPtutor, the global leader in online education, has finally launched the "FutureABC" series of courses.
  • The "FutureABC" series of classes are taught by foreign teachers from Harvard and are designed for those aged 3-15.
  • VIPtutor, The Global Leader in Online Education, Launches Harvard English Classes The New Sub-Brand FutureABC Dazzles
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    VIPtutor continues to be committed to making only high quality and reputable products, and in this "FutureABC" series of courses, the teachers have unprecedented qualifications.
  • FutureABC courses currently cover two categories: Harvard Encyclopedia English courses and English spelling classes for children.

Gale and California State Library Partner to Provide K-12 Students and Educators Access to STEAM Digital Resources

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Online, Education, Nature, Chemistry, Technology, News, Archaeology, Library, Riverside County Office of Education, California State Library, Biology, Science, Knowledge, STEAM, Learning, Student, Microsoft Office, School, 365, Culture, Privacy, Adventure, National Geographic Kids, Book, Multimedia, Workforce, 3D, Engineering, K-12, Renewable energy, Tutoring

More than six-million K-12 students and over 300,000 educators in California now have access to Gale's STEAM resources.

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  • More than six-million K-12 students and over 300,000 educators in California now have access to Gale's STEAM resources.
  • The California K-12 Online Content Project is a joint program between the California State Library and Riverside County Office of Educationto enhance learning environments through digital resources.
  • With geo-authentication, Californians can access Gale's STEAM resources 24/7 from any computer or mobile device without the use of a library card or password.
  • "The California State Library'sK-12Content Project is a game-changer for students and educators in the state, and we couldn't be prouder to participate in bringing the library to learners."

Age of Learning Brings the Largest Collection of National Geographic Kids Digital Books Available Anywhere to Online Library ReadingIQ™

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Leading education innovator Age of Learning, Inc. , today announced that with more than 500 National Geographic Kids titles, the company's digital library ReadingIQ contains the publisher's largest digital book collection for kids available anywhere.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Leading education innovator Age of Learning, Inc. , today announced that with more than 500 National Geographic Kids titles, the company's digital library ReadingIQ contains the publisher's largest digital book collection for kids available anywhere.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Age of Learning on ReadingIQ and ABCmouse.
  • They have made reading and learning more accessible than ever to parents, teachers, and kids around the world," said Rachel Graham, Senior Director of Digital Book Publishing at National Geographic.
  • "Bringing the largest collection of National Geographic Kids digital books, including the great Weird But True series, to ReadingIQ is an enormous benefit to young readers, families, and teachers, providing many hundreds of hours of quality, diverse, and engaging content."

National Geographic Set to Pull Kids into Universe of Exploration, Adventure and Science with First-Ever 360-Degree Fiction Franchise

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Fiction, National Geographic Kids, Transmedia storytelling, National Geographic, Nebula, Television in the United States

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- National Geographic Kids will launch its largest campaign ever for its first 360-degree transmedia fiction franchise, Explorer Academy, at the National Book Festival on September 1, 2018.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- National Geographic Kids will launch its largest campaign ever for its first 360-degree transmedia fiction franchise, Explorer Academy, at the National Book Festival on September 1, 2018.
  • "We want kids to be inspired to explore and take on the mindset of explorers," said Jennifer Emmett, National Geographic Kids' Vice President for Content.
  • "Kids who grow up to be explorers are the next caretakers of our planet, so we need to empower the whole generation."
  • Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secretis the first book published under the new National Geographic Kids Books fiction imprint, Under the Stars.

National Geographic and Wall Street Journal Enter Multi-Platform Collaboration

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Television, National Geographic Channel, Fox Broadcasting Company, Corus Entertainment, Fox Entertainment Group, National Geographic Society, National Geographic, Nat Geo People, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic Kids

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Geographic and The Wall Street Journal have partnered to launch Far & Away, a premium print magazine for business travelers that will include digital and social content as well.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Geographic and The Wall Street Journal have partnered to launch Far & Away, a premium print magazine for business travelers that will include digital and social content as well.
  • "This magazine is about what to do when your meetings are over," writes Wall Street Journal editor in chief Gerard Baker.
  • Far and Away joins the National Geographic Travel family which includes National Geographic Traveler magazine, National Geographic Expeditions, digital travel content, travel books, maps, @NatGeoTravel social media, and a travel programming block on National Geographic Channel.
  • NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses.

Excavate! MesoAmerica from DIG-IT! Games® Now Available in Spanish

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Education, Learning, Pedagogy, Active learning, Curricula, Educational psychology, Management education, Electronic Arts, National Geographic Kids

Games, a mission-based, independent developer of mobile games and award-winning interactive learning tools is pleased to share that their Excavate!

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  • Games, a mission-based, independent developer of mobile games and award-winning interactive learning tools is pleased to share that their Excavate!
  • Mesoamerica game will be available in Spanish starting on May 5.
  • Games is an award-winning, mission-based game development studio dedicated to creating games that encourage kids to explore the world around them.
  • All games incorporate age-appropriate content in math, science, social studies and language arts into fun interactive and engaging learning experiences.