Most Popular Books by TIME for Kids

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.

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.

Learn about different kinds of storms.

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+

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.

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+

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

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.

Take a close-up look at Benjamin Franklin, a jack-of-all-trades who served his country well. Interviews with experts and lively writing deliver the accurate reporting you expect from TIME For Kids®. Historical reproductions and contemporary photographs capture the life of this ingenious man and show how he made life better and safer for Americans today. Read about more remarkable Americans:

Clara Barton wanted to help people from the time she was a child. She turned her compassion for others into several careers, including teaching and nursing. Risking her life to assist soldiers during the Civil War turned her into an American hero. She went on to found the American Red Cross. Time For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Clara Barton created an organization that helps the needy and the injured during national crises and natural disasters. We still benefit from her greatest work—the Red Cross—today.

Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams, the nation''s second president. Abigail had strong opinions about war, politics, and the rights of women—and she wasn''t shy about expressing them. Few women in her time were as outspoken. Abigail Adams helped mold John Adams''s ideas—and so too our history. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. In Abigail''s times, women were second-class citizens who were given little education and had few rights. Abigail wanted men and women to have equal rights. Her words have inspired women for centuries, and today many of Abigail''s ideas have finally taken hold.

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.

As a teenage slave, Harriet Tubman stood up to an overseer who was trying to harm another slave. From that time forward, Tubman (above left) fought against unfairness and for what she believed was right. She helped hundreds of African Americans escape on the Underground Railroad. TIME For Kids® Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Harriet Tubman''s courage and ideals have inspired generations of Americans to fight for equal rights and to stand up for their convictions.

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

Ronald Reagan: From Silver Screen to Oval Office A charismatic, yet firm leader, President Ronald Reagan stood up to the Soviet Union and helped end communist rule during the Cold War. His recent death has renewed interest in the life of this determined man and his fascinating journey from Hollywood to the White House. Like all highly acclaimed Time For Kids® Biographies, this book features key dates, captivating sidebars and an interview with an expert–all in a dynamic layout.

This atlas takes children on a voyage around the world in 144 exciting, full-color pages with more than 200 photos and 50 easy-to-understand topographic and political maps featuring superbly designed visual information. The itinerary begins with a 12-page introduction to the Earth''s demographics and data. Children can then travel to each of the 7 continents and key regions of the world, with stops at every country to view world fact files, fl ags and fact-filled highlights from nations around the globe. Or kids can check out the "World at a Glance" section and learn about every country in the world. Each country''s flag, area, population, capital, languages, government, currency and more are at their fingertips. Lively activities and questions will have kids interacting with in-depth information about the country''s 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 reference book that teachers and parents will recommend to their students and kids.

Butterflies There are 20,000 different kinds of butterflies in the world. Many have brightly colored wings. But butterflies don''t start life as beauties. Every butterfly begins as a tiny egg that hatches into a caterpillar. Then an amazing change takes place. The caterpillar turns into a fluttering butterfly!

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