Most Popular Books by Editors of TIME for Kids

u003cpu003eu003ciu003eTIME For Kids The Big Book of Howu003c/iu003e presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos and clear, engaging diagrams will help answer such questions as: How does a chameleon change colors?; How can a person survive in the jungle?; How do you build a teepee?; How do diamonds form?; How do light sticks work?; How are 3-D movies made?; How do astronauts train for a space mission?; How do we get cavities?; How does solar energy work?u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eDivided by subject area-from animals, the human body and technology to sports, food and green issues-kids will discover the background behind the questions through the book''s photos, diagrams and art as well as its clear text. Of course, TIME For Kids goes beyond just answering the question, and engages kids with hands-on activities at the end of each chapter that bring life to a topic or idea they just read about. For example: If in the technology chapter kids learn how an airplaneflies, the "How to" spread might include step-by-step instructions about how to fold a paper airplane or create a rotating helicopter. u003ciu003eTIME For Kids The Big Book of Howu003c/iu003e is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eWhy do zebras have stripes? Why don''t cats like water? Why do sharks have so many teeth?u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eWhen it comes to the facts, every child wants to know: Why? Now, with u003ciu003eX-Why-Z Animalsu003c/iu003e from Time For Kids, young readers-and their parents-can discover the answers. This book satisfies the never-ending curiosity of children, ages 4 to 6.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe easy to follow, question and answer format accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations delivers answers to more than 200 questions that kids have about animals! u003c/pu003e

Get ready to be amazed from the first awesome page to the last! That''s Awesome! is an entertaining mix of jaw-dropping facts, records, and amazing photos-all about the most astonishing things our world has to offer. Including: Exciting sports; the mysteries of space; miracles of nature; life-saving plants; smelliest and sweetest fruits; awesome body microbes; bionic humans; wacky patents; mind-boggling bugs; a baseball card worth millions; traveling at the speed of light and living without gravity! Read about some of the most amazing and awesome things inside this incredible book!

TIME For Kids explores America from sea to shining sea! Discover what makes America unique in this comprehensive timeline and photographic overview of American history—pre-Columbus through the present—highlighting the milestone events and important people that have made America awesome. Perfect for both dip-in reference and longer-form reading, Awesome America is organized into thematic sections, each comprised of bite-sized articles, engaging factoid sidebars, colorful charts, graphics and interactive quizzes to help make learning about American history interesting, interactive, and fun. From America''s early history all the way to present day, kids will learn about what it was like to grow up in the 1700''s, 1800''s, 1900''s and today and discover the inventions, innovations, and important social movements great Americans have created over the years.

The Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, and more! The third title in the handbook series from TIME for Kids following Presidents of the United States and 50 States, Our Nation''s Documents offers annotated surveys of American historyês foundational works with up-to-date scholarship and more than 200 full-color photos and illustrations. This guide provides young readers with the basic information they need to know about the establishment of our government, and gives an historical perspective on current political events. This collection of documents includes The Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution with the Bill of Rights and amendments, plus excerpts from the Federalist Papers and much more.

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.

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

Here''s a trivia quiz for you: What are the five most popular names for dogs? Which five nations spend the most on chocolate per year? What are the five oldest baseball stadiums? Who were the five youngest Presidents? The answers to those questions-and dozens more-are found in the Time For Kids Top 5. Filled with fascinating trivia and kid-appealing lists, this book is based on Time For Kids'' most popular feature: the TFK Top 5. And just as in the magazine version, the lists have amusing and colorful illustrations accompanied by information at a glance. Topics include animals, sports, technology, food, people, and entertainment. Each Top 5 list has guaranteed kid and parent appeal and is certain to surprise young readers who will refer to the book over and over.

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

Presents the life of Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus for a white man triggered the civil rights movement.

If 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? TIME FOR KIDS new Big Book of When, 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. TIME FOR KIDS Big Book of When 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.

Did you know that James Monroe was the first President to appear without a wig in formal public settings? Or that George W. Bush named the first African Americans as secretaries of state? In this informative reference book by the editors of the award-winning TIME For Kids® magazine, you''ll learn about the Presidents'' childhoods, careers, accomplishments in office, and life after the White House. As a great plus for school reports, you''ll find hundreds of fascinating facts—and the history of our nation is woven into each presidential portrait.

How does the busiest man on Earth spend his time? Whether he''s huddling with top advisers in the Oval Office, zipping around the globe on Air Force One, or enjoying a little downtime with his family, President Obama leads a fascinating life. Look inside to discover: How Barack Obama got America''s top job Who helps the President make big decisions What goes on behind-the-scenes in the White House How the First Lady spends her days What the President does when he''s not working And much, much more!

Finally! A book for kids ages 8–12 that gets them to solve puzzles while absorbing relevant information, facts, and trivia about their world. TIME For Kids The Amazing Fact and Puzzle Book is an engaging collection of puzzles and games created by master puzzle-makers and the editors of Time For Kids. Word puzzles, brain teasers, optical and picture puzzles, mazes, anagrams, and math and logic puzzles will challenge children to use all of their thinking and learning skills while discovering fascinating information. One hundred puzzles will be themed and accompanied by more than 200 informative photographs and text. The puzzles'' themes are ones that young people have told us are cool and interesting, from animals, nature, and the environment to sports, pop culture''s TV, movies, music, and books. Visual puzzles will keep kids deciphering illustrations and photo images for hours, while the pencil puzzles will have them noodling as they increase their vocabulary and improve their language skills. TIME For Kids The Amazing Fact and Puzzle Book is sure to captivate kids for hours and satisfy parents because they know their child is learning and having fun at the same time.

TIME For Kids The Book of How: All About Space presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos and clear, engaging diagrams will help answer questions such as: How do astronauts train? How does the sun stay hot? How do you launch a rocket? And many more. TIME For Kids goes beyond just answering the question, and engages kids with hands-on activities at the end of each chapter that bring life to a topic or idea they just read about. The Book of How: All About Space is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

TIME For Kids The Book of How: All About Sports presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos and clear, engaging diagrams will help answer questions such as: How are baseball bats made? How do ice skaters spin so fast? How can you stay upright on a surfboard? And many more. TIME For Kids goes beyond just answering the question, and engages kids with hands-on activities at the end of each chapter that bring life to a topic or idea they just read about. The Book of How: All About Sports is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

TIME For Kids The NEW BIG Book of Why Crazy, Cool & Outrageous answers the questions that kids commonly ask and adults can rarely answer. Why are our eyes different colors? Why do we put candles on a birthday cake? Why do we high five our friends? Why do elephants have big ears? Packed with hundreds of new brain busting questions with easy to understand answers that made the first Big Book of Why a best seller. The book is divided 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. TIME For Kids The NEW BIG Book of Why Crazy, Cool & Outrageous is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids. Kids will be desperate to share what they''ve learned with their parents, teachers, and friends...and anyone else who will listen!