New Releases by TIME for Kids

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.

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.

Get the inside scoop on the world''s most fascinating creatures! Find out how a tadpole turns into a frog See a frog catch its dinner Discover the differences between frogs and toads Learn more than forty fun facts about these amphibians

Get the inside scoop on the world''s most amazing vegetation! Watch a seed grow Find out how plants get water Discover how a Venus flytrap catches its food Learn more than thirty fun facts about plants

Get the inside scoop on the world''s most explosive mountains! Meet a volcanologist Discover why volcanoes erupt Visit the world''s hot spots Learn more than forty fun facts about volcanoes

Take a close-up look at Alexander Graham Bell, an inventor and teacher of the deaf. Interviews with experts and lively writing deliver the accurate reporting you expect from TIME For Kids®. Historical and contemporary photographs capture the life of this compassionate man and show how his innovative inventions still help us today.

Learn about different kinds of storms.

Earthquakes A small earthquake may just rattle some teacups. But a rare huge quake can bring down cities. Those rumblings are a reminder to pay attention to our earth. Scientists keep careful records of quakes around the world. They try to predict when the next one will happen.

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.

Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World Meet Eleanor Roosevelt, one of America''s most powerful first ladies. Learn about her youth and her career helping those less fortunate than she.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Leader in Troubled Times Through his fireside chats, Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the way the President interacted with his fellow Americans. He also led our country out of the Great Depression and through World War II, despite his physical disabilities. Readers will be amazed by his courage and his insight in developing Social Security and other innovative programs that still exist today.

This book is an introduction to the life and career of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. Time for Kids Biographies.

Take a trip around our solar system, Find out how Pluto was named, See amazing snapshots from space & Learn more than forty fun facts about our universe Level 2 includes longer sentences with richer vocabulary, type set line to line to aid readability, varied photographic treatments, and brief chapters with simple illustrated diagrams and a glossary. Special features include How Big?, Take a Close Look, Did You Know?, Words to Know, Fun Facts and full color photographs, as well as a full page, simply labeled diagram showing body parts. Ages 6+

See the eight different types of bears, Discover where bears live, Find out what bears like to eat & Learn more than thirty fun facts about these furry mammals Level 1 includes short, simple sentences with familiar words and repetition, large type for reading comprehension, a single striking photograph on every page, and basic information every child should know. Ages 6+

Developing readers can learn fascinating facts about Mars, Pluto, telescopes, and the rest of our solar system

A look at the life of the amazing inventor and scientist.

A compilation of charts and facts on miscellaneous topics, from animals and art to math and space. Also includes word searches and mazes, and maps and flags of each country.

Each day was an adventure for President Theodore Roosevelt. When he was a kid, he kept turtles in the bathtub and frogs under his cap. As an adult, he was a cowboy, a river explorer, and a big game hunter. Sometimes he would go on marches through deep puddles and icy rivers -- just for fun! TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. When Teddy became president, Americans were looking ahead with excitement to the twentieth century. Teddy''s spirit and dreams helped make the United States one of the greatest countries in the world.

Young John F. Kennedywas a mischief maker, but he also had a serious side. He cared about people''s problems and, with his words, could easily persuade others to go along with his ideas. As he grew up, Kennedy''s family decided that he was meant for great things -- the presidency of the United States. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Kennedy''s desire to help Americans -- and others around the world -- is as important now as it was forty years ago.

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the modern major leagues. Until Jackie stepped up to the plate, African Americans couldn''t play on most professional sports teams. Time for Kids: Biographies.

Profiles the life and times of the thirty-fifth U.S. president, including his childhood, military heroism, and assassination.

Sharks swam in the sea long before dinosaurs roamed Earth. Today there are more than five hundred kinds of sharks in the world. Some of them have thousands of teeth and some sharks even glow in the dark. Time for Kids: Science Scoops Level 3.