Books with author Editors of the World Almanac for Kids

Here's a trivia quiz for you: What are the five most popular names for dogs? Which five nations spend the most on chocolate per year? What are the five oldest baseball stadiums? Who were the five youngest Presidents? The answers to those questions-and dozens more-are found in the Time For Kids Top 5.Filled with fascinating trivia and kid-appealing lists, this book is based on Time For Kids' most popular feature: the TFK Top 5. And just as in the magazine version, the lists have amusing and colorful illustrations accompanied by information at a glance. Topics include animals, sports, technology, food, people, and entertainment. Each Top 5 list has guaranteed kid and parent appeal and is certain to surprise young readers who will refer to the book over and over.

Why do zebras have stripes?Why don't cats like water?Why do sharks have so many teeth?When it comes to the facts, every child wants to know: Why? Now, with X-Why-Z Animals from Time For Kids, young readers-and their parents-can discover the answers. This book satisfies the never-ending curiosity of children, ages 4 to 6.The easy to follow, question and answer format accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations delivers answers to more than 200 questions that kids have about animals!

When it comes to their own bodies, every kid wants to know why. Why do they burp? Why are their friends taller? Why do they look different from a brother or sister? Time for Kids' popular X-Why-Z series for 5-7-year-olds continues with X-Why-Z Your Body. This book will be the ultimate answer book for how we're made, how we communicate, why we act the way we do, and why everyone is different... yet everyone is so much the same. Adults may call it biology, psychology, sociology, and even anthropology in one great book... but kids will just call it fun.

Why do I sneeze? Why don't cats like water? Why does the moon stay in the sky?When it comes to the facts, every child wants to know: Why? Now, with X-Why-Z from Time For Kids, young readers-and their parents-can discover the answers. This book satisfies the never-ending curiosity of children, ages 4 to 6.The easy to follow, question-and-answer format accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations delivers age-appropriate answers to so many questions that kids have. From animals to plants, from the human body to history, from cell phones to smelly skunks, X-Why-Z helps children better understand the world they live in. With more than 200 questions, X-Why-Z will satisfy young readers' hunger to learn and have fun while soaking up information.Brought to you by the award-winning Time For Kids classroom magazine, parents, teachers, and librarians can be sure that X-Why-Z is on-level, informative, and entertaining. X-Why-Z is the perfect reference book to help emergent readers become stronger readers. It's a book that kids will come back to again and again.

Filled with engrossing and entertaining facts on such topics as sports, computers, current events, animals, movies and TV, science, and many more, a thoroughly revised and updated edition of the popular reference quenches every child's thirst for knowledge on every subject imaginable with all-new interviews, quizzes, activities, and features. Simultaneous.

TIME For Kids continues the success of That's Awesome! to create, That's Incredible!, a book filled with brand-new and impressive facts combined with colorful and attention-grabbing photos and illustrations about the marvels of the world.That's Incredible! is divided into 15 chapters, new and old, with 100% all new facts and records covering: Record-breaking sports and games-and the people who broke those records The incredible world of animals and plants such as the oldest living things on earth and unusual critters such as 40-foot-long giant squids Technology and inventions that are making our lives and our planet greener and better such as vertical gardens, cars that fly, and robot teachers World wonders such as the terra cotta army in China and the prehistoric drawings in the caves of Lascaux, France Shocking, gross, and just plain incredible bugs that ooze slime, vampire animals, and the smallest person in the world

This full-color atlas of the United States features maps of the North American continent, regions, and individual states. Introductory maps at the front of the book include interstate maps, product maps, and topographical maps of the entire U.S. or regions. Individual state spreads feature a Data Bank of facts and statistics including state superlatives: the longest, highest, lowest, etc., photos of major natural and human-made state attractions, and state-specific interesting information. State maps are more detailed than the maps in the World Atlas to include more cities and towns. A back section features a gazetteer to define map- and geography-related terms, an explanation of longitudes and latitudes, a section of graphs and charts showing how the U.S. compares with other nations in terms of population breakdowns, GDP, hours of school per year, incomes, etc. Also includes a "Where in the U.S." scavenger hunt game for kids to complete, using compass directions, landmarks, scale of miles, and so on.

Packed with facts, stats, and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME For Kids Almanac 2013 includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration-and much more. This richly designed resource features more than 800 photos, maps, lists, and timelines, and is sure to keep young readers engaged, entertained, and learning-all at once. With more than 3.5 million subscribers, TIME For Kids is the number 1 trusted source for up-todate kid-friendly news. The 2013 almanac is a must-have for all 8- to 12-year-olds, pairing important news and indispensable info from the award-winning magazine with fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and interactive sidebars. Whether they want to learn about global warming or Grammy winners, curious kids will find exactly what they need within the colorful pages of the TIME For Kids Almanac 2013.

This unique reference explores the subjects kids are most interested in, and the issues that are most relevant today --from cloning to global warming to space travel --and more! Packed with photos and illustrations, there's something eye-catching and mind-boggling on every page.For budding scientists, aspiring inventors, and kids who are just curious about the world around them, this book will stimulate the mind, provide answers to questions big and small, and open up new ways of thinking about science and technology.

A special 10th Anniversary edition of the #1 selling kids almanac in the worldKids love The World Almanac For Kids, since it helps them explore the world around them, and delve more deeply into subjects that attract them. Parents love it, since it keeps young minds occupied and encourages kids to learn on their own. Teachers and educators love it, since it stimulates learning while piquing kids' interest.Since the first edition was published 10 years ago, The World Almanac For Kids has sold more than 2.5 million copies, appeared on national bestseller lists, received numerous awards, become a staple in libraries, classrooms, and homes, and been adopted by every major kids' book club and book fair.Like every new edition, The World Almanac For Kids 2006 is an indispensable reference, extensively updated with the latest information on topics of importance to kids. It also continues the tradition of providing an irresistible, kid-friendly mix, with color photos, bold graphics, color maps and flags, "All Abouts," fun facts, "Did You Knows," games, puzzles, jokes, web links, and much more. Highlights include:" Special 10th anniversary features" A student-friendly "Homework Help" section, and plenty of practical homework hints throughout the book" "On the Job" interviews with people in fascinating occupations" All new "Faces & Places" chapter" A revised and updated sports section" Up-to-date and fascinating information on hundreds of topics, from aardvarks to Zulus, and everything in between

When it comes to their own bodies, every kid wants to know why. Why do they burp? Why are their friends taller? Why do they look different from a brother or sister?Time for Kids' popular X-Why-Z series for 4-6 year-olds continues with X-Why-Z Your Body. This book will be the ultimate answer book for how we're made, how we communicate, why we act the way we do, and why everyone is different... yet everyone is so much the same. Adults may call it biology, psychology, sociology, and even anthropology in one great book... but kids will just call it fun.

Why do zebras have stripes? Why don't cats like water? Why do sharks have so many teeth?When it comes to the facts, every child wants to know: Why? Now, with X-Why-Z Animals from Time For Kids, young readers-and their parents-can discover the answers. This book satisfies the never-ending curiosity of children, ages 4 to 6.The easy to follow, question and answer format accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations delivers answers to more than 200 questions that kids have about animals!