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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2012

    Sarah Janssen

    Paperback (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! Key Features: Environment Faces and Places Animals Games Military Movies and TV Music and Dance Nations Sports Technology and Computers and much more.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2014

    Sarah Janssen

    Paperback (World Almanac, Aug. 20, 2013)
    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.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2001

    Elaine Israel

    Paperback (World Almanac Education, Aug. 16, 2000)
    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!
  • The World Almanac for Kids 2013

    Sarah Janssen

    Paperback (World Almanac, Aug. 14, 2012)
    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 annual, full-color almanac has been completely updated and fully redesigned, with a fresh new look, hundreds of new photographs, dozens of completely new features, and a wealth of puzzles, games, activities, maps, and much more. An ideal homework aid that is fun to read for kids and adults alike, The World Almanac® for Kids 2013 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!
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2005

    The Editors of World Almanac

    Paperback (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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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2011

    World Almanac, Sarah Janssen

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Inc., Aug. 18, 2010)
    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.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2014

    Sarah Janssen

    Hardcover (World Almanac, Aug. 20, 2013)
    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.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2004

    World Almanac

    Paperback (World Almanac, Aug. 2, 2003)
    An all-new edition of the groundbreaking and bestselling almanac designed just for kidsWhen kids need information--or when they just want to have fun--they turn to The World AlmanacFor Kids. Oacked with the stats, facts, and data kids crave, The World Almanac for Kids is a perennial bestseller, with close to three million copies in print. It is filled with fascinating facts on hundreds of topics in a colorful and easily accessible format that is certain to pique the interest of every kid.The World Almanac For Kids 2004 is:* Completely updated and revised from front cover to back to include the most current information available* Packed with fun new features, facts, games, puzzles, and activities* Designed in a colorful, photo-filled and kid-friendly format* Great for homework help* Complemented by its award-winning website www.worldalmanacforkids.com
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  • TIME For Kids Almanac 2017

    The Editors of TIME for Kids

    Paperback (Time For Kids, May 17, 2016)
    The TIME For Kids Almanac 2017 presents current news, notable events and fascinating facts curated from TIME For Kids popular magazine in a fun, interactive and relevant way for today's savvy kids. Organized thematically, the TIME For Kids Almanac 2017 covers the following subjects: Animals and the Environment, Arts and Entertainment, History, Sports, Health and Body, and Science and Technology. This must-have resource for everything kids want to know is packed with over 600 photos, maps, and timelines that will keep readers engaged and learning for hours at a time.
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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)
    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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  • TIME For Kids Almanac 2015

    The Editors of TIME for Kids

    Paperback (Time For Kids, May 13, 2014)
    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.
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  • The World Almanac for Kids 2013

    World Almanac

    Hardcover (World Almanac Education, July 30, 2012)
    Filled with thousands of fascinating facts and an essential homework resource offering help on a wide range of subjects, this annual, full-color almanac has been completely updated and fully redesigned with a fresh new look, hundreds of new photographs, dozens of completely new features and a wealth of puzzles, games, activities, maps and much more. Simultaneous.
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