New Releases by TIME for Kids Magazine

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

u003cpu003eTIME FOR KIDS brings you the third title in the highly successful X-WHY-Z series. These colorful pages will introduce children ages 4 to 6 to the natural wonders of space, with beautiful images and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading along. The book will explain basic concepts of planets, stars, asteroids and space ships, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding throughout the universe.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

u003cpu003eWhen it comes to their own bodies, every kid wants to know why. Why do they burp? Why are their friends taller? Why do they look different from a brother or sister?u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eTime for Kids'' popular X-Why-Z series for 4-6 year-olds continues with u003ciu003eX-Why-Z Your Bodyu003c/iu003e. This book will be the ultimate answer book for how we''re made, how we communicate, why we act the way we do, and why everyone is different... yet everyone is so much the same. Adults may call it biology, psychology, sociology, and even anthropology in one great book... but kids will just call it fun.u003c/pu003e

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

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 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.

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.

TIME for Kids The BIG Book of Why: Sports and Science answers the why, what, when, where, who and how questions that kids commonly ask, but adults can rarely answer. Why does a curve ball curve? Why does a Super Ball bounce so high? How can David Beckham make a soccer ball "bend"? Why can eating chocolate make people hyper? 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: Sports and Science is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

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.

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 hands-on introduction to everyday concepts in the fields of earth, physical, and life science shares fifty easy-to-do experiments that use readily available materials and provides sidebars answering common science questions.

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.

This book explores the world''s varied vegetation. Time for Kids Science Scoops Level 1.

This book describes butterflies, including body parts, life cycle, eating habits, and threats to their lives. Time for Kids Science Scoops--Level 3 Chapter Book.

Alexander Graham Bell was an inventor and teacher of the deaf. Historical and contemporary photographs capture the life of this compassionate man and show how his innovative inventions still help us today. Time for Kids Biographies.

This short biography of Eleanor Roosevelt describes her childhood, her role as First Lady to President Franklin Roosevelt, and campaigner for human rights. Time for Kids Biographies.

Describes the different species of bears, including sun bears, polar bears, brown bears, and pandas.

Includes topographic and political maps, seven continent introductions, a World Fact File with flags and data for every country, and a 12-page introduction to Earth''s demographic data.

- Published in time for back-to-school promotions. - Kid''s very own version of Time Magazine, distributed in-school to students K-6. - Time For Kids magazine has 3.8 million weekly subscribers in nearly 150,000 classrooms. - Time For Kids is the #1 classroom magazine among 4th - 6th graders, outselling Scholastic News and Weekly Reader. - Timeforkids.com receives over 10 million page views every month.

This one-of-a-kind collection provides students in elementary grades with a wealth of fascinating facts about space, dinosaurs, presidents, inventions and much, much more. Packed with hundreds of current maps, charts, statistics, photos, and Web links, this handy full-color book can help students boost their brainpower in school and at home.