Books in World Almanac series

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 is packed with puzzles, games, activities, maps, Web sites, and much more to get young readers excited about learning. The World Almanac® for Kids 2011 is arranged by subject, providing timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more. This user-friendly book is an ideal homework aid and a joy to read for kids and adults alike. Readers will find out what s hot for 2011 with photographs and facts about their favorite sports and entertainment superstars. Key Features: Faces and Places Animals Environment Games Homework Help Movies and TV Music and Dance Nations of the World Space Sports and much more.

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.

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 is packed with puzzles, games, activities, maps, Web sites, and much more to get young readers excited about learning. The World Almanac® for Kids 2011 is arranged by subject, providing timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more. This user-friendly book is an ideal homework aid and a joy to read for kids and adults alike. Readers will find out what s hot for 2011 with photographs and facts about their favorite sports and entertainment superstars. Key Features: Faces and Places Animals Environment Games Homework Help Movies and TV Music and Dance Nations of the World Space Sports and much more.

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.

Author: World Almanac Copyright: 2008 Binding: Smyth-Sewn Pages: 352 Grade Level: 3 - 8 Completely updated and filled with facts, quizzes, experiments, puzzles, maps, source websites and more. Timely and timeless topics such as art, weather, museums, sports, nations, U.S. history, among others. A library builder and homework helper written especially for and reviewed by kids!

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 with new content and jam-packed with quizzes, experiments, puzzles, games, activities, jokes, maps, Web sites, and much more to get young readers excited about learning. The World Almanac for Kids 2010 is arranged by subject, providing timely and timeless information on compelling topics such as art, weather, museums, sports, nations, U.S. history, and more. Ideal for elementary and lower-middle-school classrooms and libraries and a joy to read for both students and teachers, this user-friendly book is loaded with need-to-know information to help kids excel in the classroom. Readers will find out what's hot for 2010 with photos and facts about favorite sports and entertainment superstars!

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 with new content and jam-packed with quizzes, experiments, puzzles, games, activities, jokes, maps, Web sites, and much more to get young readers excited about learning. The World Almanac for Kids 2010 is arranged by subject, providing timely and timeless information on compelling topics such as art, weather, museums, sports, nations, U.S. history, and more. Ideal for elementary and lower-middle-school classrooms and libraries and a joy to read for both students and teachers, this user-friendly book is loaded with need-to-know information to help kids excel in the classroom. Readers will find out what's hot for 2010 with photos and facts about favorite sports and entertainment superstars!

A New York Times bestseller, The World Almanac for Kids has become a staple in libraries, classrooms, and homes. Kids love The World Almanac for Kids because it entertains them with colorful pictures, an engaging design, wacky facts, fun information, and puzzles and games. Parents and educators buy The World Almanac for Kids year after year because it allows kids to learn about their world, get ahead in school, and still have lots of fun. National bestseller: The number one selling kids' almanac in the world, with over 3 million copies in print! First published in 1996. Editorial excellence: Completely revised and updated each year, with new sections on magic, volunteering, and technology. New puzzles and games, science experiments, and homework help tips. Over 300 illustrations, all in color!

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

With more than 2 million copies sold to date, The World Almanac For Kids 2003 provides kids with the information they crave on thousands of subjects, from aardvarks to Zulus.The World Almanac For Kids is:* The #1 almanac designed just for kids* A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller* Completely updated from first page to last * Colorful, fun and informative* Packed with puzzles, games, activities and jokes* Filled with kid-friendly facts on just about every topic imaginable* Great for school reports and homework helpCheck out the official World Almanac For Kids companion Web site at www.worldalmanacforkids.com