Books in Travel Time for Kids series

Franklin Delano Roosevelt grew up with private tutors, trips to Europe, and great wealth. But his life changed suddenly when he came down with polio. With determination and courage to overcome this obstacle, he decided to run for President. That decision helped change the course of America—both at home and overseas. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Franklin Roosevelt set up important programs that are still in place. And through his leadership, he helped establish the United States as a world power.

Packed with facts, stats and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010 includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration and much, much more. This richly designed resource features more than 800 photos, flags, and maps and is sure to keep young readers engaged, entertained, and learning--all at once. With more than 4 million subscribers, TIME FOR KIDS is the No. 1 trusted source for up-to-date kid-friendly news. Every year, TIME FOR KIDS releases their fact-filled and entertaining almanac, filled with more essential information and photos than ever before. A must-have for all 8- to 12-year-olds, the TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010 pairs notable news and indispensable info from the award-winning magazine with wacky facts, puzzles, quizzes, and other interactive sidebars. Whether they want to learn about global warming or Grammy winners, curious kids will find exactly what they need (and more!) within the colorful pages of TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010.

Rosa Parks made her mark in history when she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus—an arrest that sparked the civil rights movement in America. Yet her work didn't end there. She continued to fight for fair treatment for African Americans her whole life. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. By taking a stand for what she believed in, Rosa Parks helped pave the way for advances in civil rights that are now enjoyed by all Americans.

Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams, the nation's second president. Abigail had strong opinions about war, politics, and the rights of women—and she wasn't shy about expressing them. Few women in her time were as outspoken. Abigail Adams helped mold John Adams's ideas—and so too our history. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. In Abigail's times, women were second-class citizens who were given little education and had few rights. Abigail wanted men and women to have equal rights. Her words have inspired women for centuries, and today many of Abigail's ideas have finally taken hold.