New Release Books by Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine

TIME For Kids presents a complete overview of our nation''s chief executives from George Washington to the newly elected 45th president! Did you know that James Monroe was the first president to appear without a wig in public? Or that George W. Bush appointed the first African-American secretary of state? Presidents of the United States invites the reader inside the White House to discover fascinating facts about the U.S. commanders-in-chief-their origins, accomplishments, and place in history-as told through famous quotes, important historical dates, and a timeline of events. Special sections cover the election process, the branches of government, and the role of presidents in the expansion of our nation from before the 13 colonies through westward expansion. With more than 200 photographs, illustrations, portrait reproductions, and maps.

u003cpu003eWhy do we have eyebrows? What''s a black hole and what happens if you fall into one? What''s the fastest a human is capable of running? Why do wet fingers stick to metal in the freezer? Where is the deepest point on Earth?u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eDivided by subject area - humans, animals, environment/nature, technology, and space - and written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, TIME for Kids goes beyond answering the question by dipping into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. This is a must -have book to satisfy the most curious of kids and provokes a great way to encourage interest and knowledge about a wide range of subjects, as well as to stimulate reading. Kids will be desperate to share what they''ve learned with their parents, teachers, and friends...and anyone else who will listen.u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eIf you were asked to come up with a list of the most important events, inventions, people, or discoveries in the past 100 or 1,000 years, what would you choose?u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003ciu003eTIME FOR KIDS Big Book of Whenu003c/iu003e, the newest release from the hugely successful Big Book Series, is a riveting new resource for younger curious readers. This engaging and instructive book presents kids with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity about when the most important events in history happened. Colorful graphs, spectacular photos, and clear, engaging timelines help answer a myriad of questions.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003ciu003eTIME FOR KIDS Big Book of Whenu003c/iu003e is a must have book to satisfy the most curious kids. It will have readers of all ages thumbing through its pages again and again.u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eThe sixth book in the popular TIME For Kids Big Book of Questions series! u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003ciu003eTIME For Kids Big Book of Whou003c/iu003e presents 1,001 amazing facts about the people who have shaped our world--past and present--including brilliant scientists, chart-topping musicians, all-star athletes and powerful world leaders. Who invented Facebook? Who is the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize? Who is the greatest athlete of all time? Who was the only U.S. president to serve four terms in office?u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eKids can jump into the book at any point and follow the popular question and answer format to explore these comprehensive categories: Groundbreakers and Pioneers, Leaders and Changemakers, Artists and Entertainers, Innovators, Sports Stars, and Everyday Heroes.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eFor more fascinating answers to the questions kids want to know, check out the other books in the TIME For Kids Big Book of Questions series: Big Book of Why, Big Book of How, Big Book of When, Big Book of Where, and Big Book of What.u003c/pu003e

u003cdivu003eu003cbu003eThe TIME For Kids Big Book of Questions series is now bigger and better than ever with this latest addition!u003c/bu003eu003c/divu003e u003cdivu003eIn a great new oversized format, u003ciu003eTIME For Kids Big Book of Answersu003c/iu003e satisfies the most curious kids with answers to the questions they commonly ask but adults can rarely answer. Questions like "How does popcorn pop?", "Where did the Titanic sink?" and "Why are our eyes different colors?" are grouped into easy-to-navigate categories such as animals, humans, history, science and sports. Colorful photos, dynamic graphics, and simple text help kids discover 1,001 amazing facts to impress their parents, teachers, friends...and anyone else who will listen!u003c/divu003e

TIME for Kids The BIG Book of Why: Awesome Animal Kingdom answers the why, what, when, where, who and how questions about humans and animals that kids commonly ask, but adults can rarely answer. Why do we have eyebrows? What''s the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? How does aspirin know where to go in the body to take care of pain? What''s the fastest a human is capable of running? Why do animals'' eyes glow in the dark? Written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, TIME For Kids goes beyond answering the question, and dips into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. TIME for Kids The BIG Book of Why: Awesome Animal Kingdom is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

Presents an easy-to-follow guide to English grammar basics, from spelling and commonly misused words to punctuation, parts of speech, and common grammatical mistakes.

Provides facts and figures on a wide variety of topics including the latest information on world statistics, famous people, space, history, geography, presidents, sports statistics, and inventions, plus quizzes, games, trivia and more.

A comprehensive reference including the latest information on world statistics, famous people, space, history, geography, presidents, sports statistics, and inventions.

Presents more than one hundred home science experiments that answer such questions as "Why does bread rise?," "What is mold?," and "How are fingerprints formed?"

Packed with facts, stats and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME For Kids Almanac 2012 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 2012 almanac is a must-have for all 8- to 12-yearolds, 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 fi nd exactly what they need within the colorful pages of the TIME For Kids Almanac 2012.

Packed with facts, stats and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010 includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration and much, much more. This richly designed resource features more than 800 photos, flags, and maps and is sure to keep young readers engaged, entertained, and learning--all at once. With more than 4 million subscribers, TIME FOR KIDS is the No. 1 trusted source for up-to-date kid-friendly news. Every year, TIME FOR KIDS releases their fact-filled and entertaining almanac, filled with more essential information and photos than ever before. A must-have for all 8- to 12-year-olds, the TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010 pairs notable news and indispensable info from the award-winning magazine with wacky facts, puzzles, quizzes, and other interactive sidebars. Whether they want to learn about global warming or Grammy winners, curious kids will find exactly what they need (and more!) within the colorful pages of TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010.

This atlas takes children on a voyage around the world in 144 exciting full-colour pages with over 250 photos and 50 easy to understand topographic and political maps with superbly designed visual information. The itinerary begins with a 12-page introduction to the Earths demographics and data. Children can then travel to each of the seven continents and key regions of the world, with stops at every country to view World Fact Files with flags and fact-filled highlights. Unique to the Time for Kids World Atlas are 13 special two-page Fact File features that take a close-up look at a country within each of the worlds regions. For example, in Southeast Asia, kids get a detailed look at Vietnam: the people, the languages, the economyeven historical timelines. Lively activities and questions will have kids interacting with in-depth information about the countrys people, places, animals, and ways of living. This book gives kids an extraordinary chance to travel around the world and learn about many places and cultures. This is sure to be a book that many teachers and parents will recommend to their students and kids.

The Time For Kids Almanac 2005 brings young readers the latest and most up-to-date facts, dates, stats and historical events plus sports records, maps, nations of the world and the best of the year in pictures. Colorful graphs, charts, maps, timelines and photos open up the world to young readers. Children reference the Time For Kids Almanac 2005 for school reports, to answer trivia questions, to settle friendly debates and for fun, leisure-time reading. A special Homework Helper section gives tips on studying for tests, doing homework, conducting interviews and finding information on the Internet. Word puzzles, news articles, the popular TFK Top 5 facts at a glance and special you-solve-it Mystery Persons provide fun and challenge a young person''s mind. This year there are brand-new Volunteering and Military sections, and a look back at the birth of the Civil Rights movement. The Time For Kids Almanac 2005 is a required reference tool for every home library! Book jacket.

Packed with facts, stats and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME For Kids Almanac 2014 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 for kids 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 2014 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 2014.