Synopses & Reviews
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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
Synopsis
A special 10th Anniversary edition of the #1 selling kids almanac in the world
Kids 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