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Books in Time For Kids Almanac series

  • 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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  • Planes and How They Work: Fluent

    Jennifer Prior, Ph.D.

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Feb. 20, 2008)
    Jennifer Prior, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor for Early Childhood and Literacy at Northern Arizona University. Her focus is using environmental print as an instructional literacy tool, family involvement in education, and effective teaching practices.
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  • The Brain: Early Fluent Plus

    Ben Williams

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Feb. 20, 2008)
    Explore the brain and what it does for the human body including how it works to control body functions and its connection to the nervous system. Book includes vocabulary related to the brain and brain function.
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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. "
  • Volcanoes: Early Fluent

    Cy Armour

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Feb. 20, 2008)
    Learn why volcanoes happen, the different types of related explosions, and the different parts of an active volcano. This book provides a detailed map of the Ring of Fire as well as active volcanoes around the world. Readers are introduced to vocabulary related to volcanoes and volcano eruptions.
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  • In the Desert: Early Fluent Plus

    Howard Rice

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Feb. 20, 2008)
    Discover the heat of the desert, its plant and animal life, and principles of evaporation and erosion. A detailed map is included that shows the locations of the world's deserts as well as a graph that shows largest deserts in the world.
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  • Animals: Upper Emergent

    Dona Herweck Rice

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Feb. 25, 2008)
    Learn about animals and their characteristics along with the differences between mammals, reptiles, and birds. Exciting pictures of animals will keep readers engaged while they are introduced to vocabulary related to animals.
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  • Time For Kids: Storms!

    Editors of TIME For Kids

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, March 1, 2006)
    From summer thunderstorms to winter blizzards, weather often packs a powerful punch. Lightning brightens up the night sky. Thunder rattles the ground. Hurricanes pound beaches. Tornadoes sweep across fields. In STORMS!, TIME For Kids® takes you into the eye of the storm! Ages 5+
  • Time For Kids: Jesse Owens: Running into History

    Editors Of Time For Kids

    Hardcover (Collins, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Jesse Owens ran like the wind. With his high-stepping gait, he almost flew past his competitors, setting track-and-field records in the process. His exceptional performance at the 1936 Olympics won Jesse admirers from all over the world and made his name synonymous with athletic excellence. Time For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Jesse Owens is an example of a true athlete: fair, honorable, and focused on being the best in his field. His achievements serve as an inspiration to all people today.
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  • The Heart and Lungs: Early Fluent Plus

    Ben Williams

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Feb. 20, 2008)
    Discover how the heart and lungs work together to keep the blood flowing and the body breathing in this book that provides pictures of real hearts and lungs and accompanying diagrams. Readers will learn about circulation and breathing as well as related vocabulary.
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  • Family Life in the U.S.A.: Then and Now: Early Fluent Plus

    Maya Franklin

    Paperback (Teacher Created Materials, Feb. 20, 2008)
    Compare family life during colonial times with today's families by exploring jobs, leisure activities, homes, and occupations. The book provides a comparison chart and vocabulary related to family life.
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