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Books in WORLD ALMANAC FOR KIDS series

  • The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: Early Reading, Ages 3 to 5, Grades PreK-1

    Lynn Brunelle

    Cards (Chronicle Books, March 26, 2008)
    The No. 1-selling kids' almanac becomes a fun educational tool in these portable decks tailored by age and subject. Seventy-five curriculum-based activities encourage children as young as 3 to develop their skills in a specific subject—including numbers and counting, reading comprehension, science, and math. The decks are packed with brain-engaging games, puzzles, riddles, and fascinating facts. Perfect for children, parents, and teachers, World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Decks make learning enjoyable and rewarding at home or in the classroom.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2012

    Sarah Janssen

    Hardcover (World Almanac, Aug. 16, 2011)
    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! Features include: -Animals: Explore animals on a scientific level, from endangered species to creatures of the deep. Find out all about the biggest, smallest, and fastest creatures in the world--and some of the grossest, like bats and parasites. Then move closer to home and discover which house pets are most common--and what pets might be right for you based on your personality. -Environment: A brand-new section on Living Green illuminates how small choices and practical changes can make a big difference. Added information on biomes, pollutants, and climate change aid understanding of key environmental issues. -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. -Games: Check out the top-selling video games of all time and get a preview of the latest installments of some old favorites. -Military: Timeless information on historical wars is complemented by brand-new features on military innovations civilians use every day. -Movies and TV: Fun facts about this year's most popular movies and TV shows give kids a close-up look at what's coming up next for their favorite stories and characters. -Music and Dance: Get the inside scoop on Adele, Bruno Mars, and some of the year's hottest acts, including the 2011 winners of American Idol 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: Explore brand-new results from the 2010 census and learn about the changing face of the United States. -Sports: Information on kids' favorite teams, athletes, and sports includes expanded coverage of soccer, college sports, tennis, and X-Games. -Technology and Computers: This almanac gives new advice on the best ways to avoid cyberbullying and stay safe online. Also gather quick tips on how to use the Web for research and homework help, and consult the handy glossary of technical terms to keep in the know. -United States: New features on subjects from American Indians to presidential pets complement information about the 50 states. -and much more.
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  • Weekly Reader: Sixty Years of News for Kids, 1928-1988

    Staff of Weekly Reader

    Hardcover (Pharos Books, Aug. 1, 1988)
    A sixtieth anniversary tribute to "the newspaper of record" for youngsters presents a unique history of young America's thoughts on a range of topics affecting their lives
  • The World Almanac for Kids 2008

    Editors of the World Almanac for Kids, C. Alan Joyce

    Hardcover (World Almanac, June 26, 2007)
    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.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 1996

    Judith S. Levey

    Paperback (St Martins Pr, Aug. 16, 1995)
    An almanac written especially for kids--from the editors of World Almanac and Book of Facts--is filled with fascinating facts on everything from animals to weather and from computers to sports in an accessible format featuring 750 illustrations. Simultaneous.
  • The World Almanac for Kids 2005

    Editors of World Almanac

    Hardcover (World Almanac, July 16, 2004)
    Kids love this book! The World Almanac For Kids 2005 - The latest, greatest and most fun filled edition of the world's best-selling kids almanac. This completely revised full-color book is overflowing with facts, figures, pictures, games, maps, flags and so much more. It is bound to have something to peak the interest of kids, parents and teachers alike.Some features include:- All new faces & places chapter - see if your favorite kid star made the cut - An expanded homework help section - with extra tips through out the book- Short biographies and pictures of all the U.S. Presidents- Updated sports section with details about the X-Games and Olympics- Information about all 50 U.S. States and all 193 Nations of The World - Other sections include: animals, famous birthdays, books, dinosaurs, environment, health, music, military, populations, space, and more!
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  • World Almanac for Kids 2002

    Elaine Israel

    Paperback (World Almanac Education, Aug. 1, 2001)
    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. Simultaneous. 200,000 first printing.
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  • Time for Kids Almanac 2002 with Information Please

    Holly Hartman

    Paperback (Time For Kids, Sept. 16, 2001)
    A comprehensive reference including the latest information on world statistics, famous people, space, history, geography, presidents, sports statistics, and inventions.
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  • Time for Kids Almanac 2003 with Information Please

    Holly Hartman

    Paperback (Time For Kids, July 1, 2002)
    Look 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.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2001

    Elaine Israel

    Hardcover (World Almanac Education, July 1, 2000)
    Offers facts on a range of topics, from animals to weather and from computers to sports.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 1999

    Elaine Israel

    Hardcover (St Martins Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Offers facts on a range of topics, from animals to weather and from computers to sports
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2008

    Editors of the World Almanac for Kids, C. Alan Joyce

    Paperback (World Almanac, June 26, 2007)
    A New York Times bestseller and the favored annual amongst kids, parents, teachers and librarians, The World Almanac for Kids has over 3.5 million copies in print. In its 12th year of publication, The World Almanac for Kids 2008 is completely updated and filled with facts, quizzes, experiments, puzzles, maps, source websites and more on all manner of timely and timeless topics such as Faces and Places, Art, Weather, Homework Help, Museums, Music and Dance, Sports, Nations, U.S. States and U.S. History. New this year are fun collections of Spanish/English translations and a CSI twist on the Science Chapter. Enjoyed with its companion volume, World Almanac for Kids Brain-building Quizzes, kids will get a head start in school and life! The World Almanac for Kids 2008 is 352 pages of entertaining and engaging answers to thousands of questions and things to do after school and during the Summer Slump. This library builder and homework helper is written especially for kids and is reviewed by Kid Advisors from around the country!1. National bestseller: The number one selling kids' almanac in the world, with over 3.5 million copies in print! First published in 1996.2. Editorial excellence: Completely revised for 2008, The World Almanac for Kids offers coverage on the 2008 Beijing Olympic athletes and fun collections of Spanish/English translations. Also inside are brand new puzzles and games, science experiments, and homework help tips. 3. Over 300 color illustrations throughout, jazzy spreads, call-outs and engaging Table of Contents.4. Free monthly updates throughout the year as part of The World Almanac for Kids E-Newsletter. Dedicated website, www.worldalmanacforkids.com. "