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Books : Children's Books : Reference & Nonfiction : Almanacs
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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. "
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How to do almost anything in one handy little book!
Want to be known for your unique style? Inside you'll learn how to design your own clothes (p. 35), do the perfect manicure (p. 82), or make your own lip gloss (p. 11).
Feel like impressing your friends? Show them how you can make a crystal (p. 16), juggle one-handed (p. 33), or deal with a bully (p. 42).
Bored and need something to do? Not anymore when you find out how to keep a secret diary (p. 88), make a scrapbook (p. 9), or put together a dance routine (p. 24).
And tons of other neat-o things you need to know how to do!
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How to do almost anything in one handy book.
Found yourself in a sticky situation? Inside you'll learn how to escape quicksand (p. 40), build a raft (p.41), start a survival fire (p.99), or fly a helicopter (p. 11).
Want to impress your friends? Now you can rip a phonebook in half (p. 35), hypnotize a chicken (p. 56), or read their minds (p. 73).
Boring Saturday afternoon? Not anymore when you find out how to make a waterbomb (p. 79), a boomerang (p. 95), or a volcano (p. 88).
And loads of other keen things you need to know how to do!
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The newest edition of the best-selling Time For Kids Almanac is back and better than ever.Full of information on everything from animals to inventions, cutting-edge technology for the environment, this handy, colorful resource is a must-have for 8- to 12-year-olds. The Time For Kids Almanac 2009 features more than 650 new photos of kids' favorite stars, athletes, leaders, and other newsmakers, not to mention pictures of people and places from all around the world (and spanning history!). Engaging articles from the award-winning Time for Kids magazine bring the facts to life while quizzes, games, puzzles, fun factoids and more make for an interactive read. The ultimate in edutainment, the thoroughly up-to-date facts, charts, statistics and maps will engage readers while boosting their brainpower.
Every page offers kids a quick course on a subject of interest. Whether they're curious about recent Grammy winners or Pulitzer prizes; the order of the presidents or the number of bones in their bodies; the real deal with global warming or the Middle East--they'll find exactly what they're looking for and much, much more inside the full and fascinating pages of Time for Kids Almanac 2009.
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Whether kids want to know what the world's deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL, or which state has the largest water park, the SCHOLASTIC BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS 2009 has all of the answers and much, much more! Over the past seven years, kids, parents, and teachers have come to love this kid-friendly book.Each of the 300 records on pop culture, sports, science, and more has its own page that includes a full-color photograph and detailed description of the record.
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This books lists quality undergraduate departments at quality colleges. Author Rugg slices the loaf of college choices.
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From Cover To Cover is a fresh, up-to-date look at some of the best examples of children's literature today, and also includes practical advice on how to write clearly articulated, reasoned opinions so that others can learn about books they have not yet read.It includes:
- a short explanation of the process of making a children's book from manuscript to final bound book
- a description of the importance of the many different parts of a book (jacket flaps, title page, copyright, Cataloging-in-Publication information, etc.)
- six thought-provoking chapters that explain how ot think about and critically evaluate several different genres of children's books:
- books of information
- traditional literature (myths, legends, tall tales, folktales)
- poetry, verse, rhymes, and songs
- picture books
- easy readers and transitional books
- fiction
- a concluding chapter on how to write reviews that are both descriptive and analytical
From Cover To Cover is an invaluable resource for all professionals who wish to write book evaluations that go beyond a simple personal response.
This definitive guide to reviewing children’s books makes it effortless for parents, teachers, librarians, children’s literature students and general readers who are interested in becoming children’s book reviewers to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a children’s book. An authoritative reviewer in her own right, Kathleen Horning provides practical guidelines for reading critically, evaluating an initial response, answering questions raised during the first reading, putting a response into words, balancing description with criticism, and writing reviews for a particular audience.
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In the minute it could take you to read this page, the Earth will be hit by 6,000 lightning strikes; 2,137 pounds of popcorn will be eaten; 10,000 pieces of skin will be lost from your body; 21,000 pizzas will be baked; 954 camera phones will be sold worldwide; the International Space Station will travel 289 miles in its orbit around the Earth; and 750,000 gallons of water will tumble over Niagara Falls.
The Earth and its inhabitants are active every minute of the day. Isn't it amazing what can happen in such a short amount of time?
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As a young boy, Henry Ford was fascinated by technology and how objects worked. His childhood interests led him to leave the Ford family farm in Michigan in search of a career with machinery, and the rest is automotive and economic history.
TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Henry Ford made cars affordable, turning them into the primary means of travel for Americans. His innovations, including the assembly line, are still benefiting us today.
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A proven bestseller in its first edition, The Old Farmers Almanac for Kids will now be out in a brand-new edition. Its full-colour pages are loaded with fun activities, quirky facts, mind-mangler riddles, fishing, feature stories, insects and creepy creatures, lefties, sports heroes, and historyand much, much more. Best of all: parents, grandparents, and teachers love it, too! The website offers additional activities to complement the book.
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Everything a curious kid could want to know about the Bible from A-Z! Introducing a brand new annual almanac, filled with bright, vibrant colors; contemporary illustrations and designs; and all the features kids—and parents—love in a reference book— •Puzzles, quizzes, riddles, and other fun and wacky activities •Amazing facts and trivia, along with creative challenges •Top 10 Lists—both humorous and informative •Easy-to-find alphabetical system •Vocabulary that is right on target for 6 to 13 year olds; plus simple pronunciation guides and definitions for new an unfamiliar words •Tons of information made accessible in short, high energy layouts •And tons more, including a correlated website with updates, extra resource, and bonus materials! From angels to zebras (and other interesting animals of the Bible), The Bible Almanac for Kids will be a favorite resource for kids, parents, teachers, and others. The Bible Almanac for Kids was written and compiled by Terry Hall. Terry is a graduate of Dallas Theological Semi and has been a long-time professor at Moody Bible in Chicago, Illinois. He has authored numerous best-selling books in Christian education and is currently president of Media Ministries in Wheaton, Illinois where he resides with his wife, Karen.
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Take a walk through the four seasons with your old friend, Crinkleroot!
Born in a tree and raised by bees, Crinkleroot is the perfect nature guide. Who else can hear a fox turn in the forest, or spot a mole hole on a mountain? In this fascinating book, you will learn how to identify different types of wildflowers in springtime, find a beaver dam in the summer, locate owls in fall, and spot rabbit tracks in winter. Hidden puzzles in the art and simple activities like building a birdhouse and creating an autumn leaf book promise hours of fun, even in your own backyard!
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Have you ever wondered why the American colors are red, white, and blue? Did you know that our national mascot was almost a turkey rather than a bald eagle? Can you trace your family's ancestry back to the Mayflower Pilgrims, or perhaps to a cowboy of the Old West? Do you think you would like to spend Thanksgiving watching footraces rather than televised football or eating venison and oysters rather than turkey? Many of us have played with Lincoln Logs, but did you know that they were named after President Abraham Lincoln, who was born in a log cabin?Symbols have always played a crucial role in shaping our identity as a country. The American buffalo, the Statue of Liberty, the Mayflower, and Uncle Sam himself have all helped convey to the world the American values of liberty and democracy.
Delno and Jean West's lively prose unveils the stories behind America's symbols, complemented by Christopher Manson's handsome woodcuts, which perfectly convey the rugged individualism of the American spirit.
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The Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history - a time when Americans fought against one another to decide the fate of the nation. "The Civil War Almanac" contains a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the events and people of this monumental war, while the A-to-Z dictionary outlines biographical information on leading military and political figures involved in the conflict. Illustrations, maps, and an extensive bibliography are also included for further research.
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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 useful tool for parents and kids alike ... All in all, a nice, kid-friendly version of the perennial adult version." - Los Angeles Times
"This super little reference book answers thousands of questions likely to be of special interest and value to young students, all in a portable, up-to-date, easy-to-read format that's quicker to use than a CD-ROM encyclopedia." - Orange County Register
"The new World Almanac for Kids is cool ...This kid-friendly compendium of facts is a book every kid should run out and get a copy of." - Sacramento Bee
"Will be used with enthusiasm by youngsters in school and at home. It is attractive, easy to use, and well indexed." - Booklist
"The scope of information in The World Almanac for Kids is broad ... An excellent resource, and fun to browse." - Atlanta Journal
"Readers won't be able to resist scanning through this fascinating treasury of facts, illustrations, and charts." - Kansas City Star
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The oldest continuously published periodical in North America just got younger! Specially edited and designed for younger readers, The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids is loaded with the kind of wacky and wonderful stories, facts, and activities that kids love. More than 50 feature articles cover topics of interest both at home and at school: Weather, Astronomy, Gardening, History, the Outdoors, Nature, Sports and much more.
The fun, informative, colorful features engage and entertain kids while enhancing their understanding of nature and the heavens as well as the everyday world of popular culture. Feature stories lead readers into activities and resources that encourage them to deepen their knowledge of the subjects they choose. Almanac editors will create and manage a special section on the Almanac's award-winning web site with expanded information and links for The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids.
Published every fall since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac is the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. The astronomical and weather information included in each issue of the Almanac make it an indispensable tool for anyone who loves to spend time outdoors and be in touch with the seasons. Unique reference tables and an eye for the unusual story make the Almanac a handy and friendly companion every day of the year.