Books in Time For Kids Almanac series

Look out!Time For Kids magazine, the classroom publication of Time magazine, and Fact Monster, "the kids` reference site from Information Please", have pooled together their vast resources to create a comprehensive, groundbreaking almanac.This one-of-a-kind collection provides students in grades 3-7 (and their curious parents) with a wealth of fascinating facts about Space, Animals, Presidents, Inventions and much, much more.The photo-filled "Who`s News" chapter gives the up-to-date skinny on kids` favorite actors, singers, authors, musicians, athletes, leaders, and more.Loaded with hundreds of current maps, charts, statistics, photos, and Web links, this handy full-color book will help students boost their brainpower, develop their learning skills, and improve their performance at school.The Time For Kids Almanac`s unique Homework Helper offers students tips on how to tackle tough assignments.Throughout the book, kids will find engaging puzzles and games that inspire their curiosity and keep them spellbound for hours. Kids feel sophisticated because the almanac talks to them in a language they understand.The almanac echoes the magazine with its credible content produced by the world`s top journalists and photographers.It is an almanac that will resonate equally among teachers, parents, and students.

The World Almanac for Kids is the best-selling reference book for kids, with more than 3.5 million copies sold. Filled with thousands of fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this full-color almanac has been completely updated and redesigned, with hundreds of new photographs, dozens of completely new features, and a wealth of puzzles, games, activities, maps, Web sites, and much more. An ideal homework aid and a joy to read for kids and adults alike, The World Almanac for Kids 2012 provides timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more. Readers will find out what's hot in 2012 with full-color photographs and facts about favorite sports and entertainment superstars! Key Features: Environment Faces and Places Animals Games Military Movies and TV Music and Dance Nations Sports Technology and Computers and much more.

ook out!TIME FOR KIDS Magazine, the classroom publication of TIME Magazine, and Information Please-® have pooled together their vast resources to create a comprehensive, groundbreaking Almanac.This one-of-a-kind collection provides students in grades 3-7 (and their curious parents) with a wealth of fascinating facts about Space, Dinosaurs, Presidents, Inventions and much, much more.The photo-filled 'Who's News' chapter gives the up-to-date skinny on kids' favorite actors, singers, authors, musicians, leaders, and more.Loaded with hundreds of current maps, charts, statistics, photos, and Web links, this handy full-color book will help students boost their brainpower in school and at home.The TIME FOR KIDS Almanac's unique Homework Helper offers students tips on how to tackle tough assignments.Throughout the book, kids will find engaging puzzles and games that inspire their curiosity and keep them spellbound for hours. Kids feel sophisticated because the Almanac talks to them in a language they understand.The Almanac echoes the magazine with its credible content, world's top journalists and photographers. It is an Almanac that will resonate equally among teachers, parents, and students.

Packed with facts, stats and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME For Kids Almanac 2015 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 time lines, 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 No. 1 trusted source for up-to-date kid-friendly news. The 2015 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 2015.

Sharpen those pencils! TIME For Kids delivers hours and hours of puzzle fun with more than 100 spot the difference picture puzzles featuring adorable animals with serious awww factor. Full-color photographs of pet puppies, farm-frolicking lambs and dozens of other super adorable animals are paired with must-know facts on every page of this super-value activity book. Entertainment for the whole family, kids can test their observation and concentration skills as they compare two pictures, spot the differences between them, and circle the changed elements. Don't forget to check the easy-to-use answer key in the back of the book to make sure you spotted them all.

Jam-packed with fun facts and color illustrations, the completely revised 2001 edition of the only annual almanac designed exclusively for kids includes a special 16-page photo-filled look at the year's faces and places in the news, plus more than 30 completely new interactive puzzles, games, brain teasers, and other activities kids can try at home. With much more information than any other book of its kind, this kid-friendly book is great for homework help or just browsing. It's perfect for the inquisitive kid!

As a teenage slave, Harriet Tubman stood up to an overseer who was trying to harm another slave. From that time forward, Tubman (above left) fought against unfairness and for what she believed was right. She helped hundreds of African Americans escape on the Underground Railroad. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Harriet Tubman's courage and ideals have inspired generations of Americans to fight for equal rights and to stand up for their convictions.

A colorful and exciting reference tool that covers it all - from sports and animals to movies and tv.The World Almanac® for Kids is the best-selling reference book for kids, with more than 4.4 million copies sold. Filled with thousands of fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this engaging, full-color almanac has been completely updated, with hundreds of new photographs, dozens of completely new features, and a wealth of puzzles, games, activities, maps, websites, and much more. An ideal homework aid and a joy to read for kids and adults alike, The World Almanac® for Kids 2014 provides timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more. Features include: • Animals: Brand-new features on preventing species poaching and extinction. Explore animals on every level, from endangered species to the biggest, smallest, and fastest creatures in the world. Discover what it’s like to be a veterinarian, which pets are most common, and what pet might be right for you. • Crime: Investigate how forensic science helps law-enforcement officials solve crimes, including how DNA is being used to prove guilt or acquit the innocent. The World Almanac for Kids talks to an air marshal to find out what it’s really like to be on alert for lawbreakers at 30,000 feet. • Energy and Environment: Information on renewable energy in action, climate change, and even urban bike-sharing programs demonstrates practical effects of policies. Plus great features on personal choices that can have a big environmental impact, and much more. • Faces and Places: Huge full-color photographs showcase the year's most talked-about topics! Covers headlines in movies, music, sports, and more serious need-to-know news. • Fashion: “Fashion Through the Ages” entertains with historical trivia and is complemented by up-to-the minute details on today’s fashion trends. Plus, find out about today’s biggest fashion designers and what it’s really like to make a career in fashion. • Games: Check out the top-selling video games and apps of all time compared to today’s top-sellers, and get a preview of the latest installments of some old favorites. • Health: An essential reference for information on nutrition, fitness, and body systems, plus a brand-new feature about what it’s really like to go to work as a doctor every day. • Homework Help: From easy writing hints to quick test-taking tips, The World Almanac® for Kids is a handy resource for any student’s homework needs. Includes a brand-new feature on how to research for papers, projects, and reports that emphasizes good sourcing online and off and avoiding errors and plagiarism. • Inventions: See how the technologies we take for granted today evolved from a simple idea to an improved device. • Movies and TV: Fun facts about this year's most popular movies, TV shows, and viral video stars give kids a close-up look at what's coming up next. • Money: Get to know the world’s youngest billionaires, oldest forms of currency, and fun facts and trivia on everything in between. Then learn practical ways to save, budget, and make the most out of what’s in your wallet. • Music and Dance: Get the inside scoop on One Direction, Katy Perry, and more of 2013’s hottest acts, including the latest winners of American Idol, The Voice, and Dancing With the Stars. • Nations: Make the world a little smaller with interesting facts and trivia about every country in the world, including population, language, and fun facts. Includes maps and flags of more than 190 nations! • Population: Learn about the changing face of the United States with up-to-date census results. Then take a global look at the world’s mega-cities, population growth, and where populations are actually shrinking. • Sports: From Super Bowl Sunday and the Final Four to the NBA Finals and the Indy 500, get information on kids’ favorite teams, pro athletes, and sports. Includes brand-new features on Gabby Douglas, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and other exciting highlights from the 2012 Olympic Games, plus a sneak peek at the 2014 Winter Olympics. • Technology and Computers: The World Almanac® for Kids breaks down the technology behind the gadgets and apps we use every day, from GPS to voice-recognition. Also pick up quick tips on taking advantage of cloud computing, avoiding cyberbullying, and staying safe online. • United States: New features on subjects from presidential trivia to the 2012 presidential race complement profiles of each of the 50 states. • and much more. • and much more.

TIME For Kids Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook, Fun Recipes for Kids to Make! features over 80 tasty recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and more that kids and adults will love to make and eat together. These homemade meals focus on utilizing fresh ingredients while encouraging the understanding of nutrition and kitchen safety. New twists and alternate recipes are included to enhance simple recipes into new favorites. Filled with full-color photos and some illustrations, this book features step-by-step, easy-to-follow recipes. Kids will practice measuring ingredients, reading nutritional labels, and learn the basics of cooking. All of the recipes were chosen from myRecipes.com. Recipes include: Applesauce Muffins Chocolate Chip Waffles Fruit Smoothies Sweet Potato Fries Fish and Chips Sloppy Joe Sliders Creamy Berry Fruit Pops And more...Even the most picky eaters will find foods they will love inside this cookbook.

ook out!TIME FOR KIDS Magazine, the classroom publication of TIME Magazine, and Information Please-® have pooled together their vast resources to create a comprehensive, groundbreaking Almanac.This one-of-a-kind collection provides students in grades 3-7 (and their curious parents) with a wealth of fascinating facts about Space, Dinosaurs, Presidents, Inventions and much, much more.The photo-filled 'Who's News' chapter gives the up-to-date skinny on kids' favorite actors, singers, authors, musicians, leaders, and more.Loaded with hundreds of current maps, charts, statistics, photos, and Web links, this handy full-color book will help students boost their brainpower in school and at home.The TIME FOR KIDS Almanac's unique Homework Helper offers students tips on how to tackle tough assignments.Throughout the book, kids will find engaging puzzles and games that inspire their curiosity and keep them spellbound for hours. Kids feel sophisticated because the Almanac talks to them in a language they understand.The Almanac echoes the magazine with its credible content, world's top journalists and photographers. It is an Almanac that will resonate equally among teachers, parents, and students.

Did you know that eastern Tennessee was once the country of Franklin? Or that there are more species of mammals in Montana than in any other state? These are among the interesting facts found in this informative history and reference book.Gain important new insights to American history. Readers will follow the birth of the United States from the first colony to become a part of the new nation in 1787 to the last territory to be admitted to the Union 172 years later. Along the way, young readers will be introduced to the wide array of native peoples populating the continent and the explorers who helped open the way to westward expansion of the growing nation. And students of history will gain new insights into the Civil War that broke the young nation apart.TIME For Kids® Our 50 United States makes a connection between what readers want to know and what they need to know to be successful as young learners and citizens. It's time to celebrate what makes our nation strong.