Most Popular Books by TIME for Kids

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TIME For Kids Heroes of Black History presents the stories of four great American lives in one volume: Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama. This amazing value collection of biographies, heavily illustrated with photos and artwork, spans three centuries of African American History and is ideal for newly independent readers looking for report-worthy topics for both school work and personal interest reading. Perfect for social justice units on American Civil Rights, American History, Race and Community, and current events discussion, this book aligns with Common Core States Standards in multidisciplinary areas of English Language Arts, Nonfiction, and Social Studies.

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

Why do we have eyebrows? Why are dogs'' noses wet? Why does Earth have a moon? Why are some people color blind? The best-selling book in TIME For Kids'' Big Book of Questions series is newly revised with updated information, photos, illustrations, and graphics to answer over 250 intriguing questions in popular subject areas: Animals, Space, History, Science, Technology, Sports and more. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, this fun, must-have reference book will appeal to a young child''s sense of curiosity. Kids can dive into the book at any point and learn over 1,001 amazing facts to impress their parents, teachers, and friends with their new found knowledge.

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

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

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

Learn 300 fun facts about robots from the past, present, and future in this epic book for young readers! With stunning photography and unique facts, these pages are sure to get anyone excited about STEM. This book is packed with exciting information about robots! Learn 300 fascinating facts about these scientific wonders in this awesome book for technology lovers and aspiring engineers. Author Stephen Krensky teaches kids about the many different types of robots, including the first robots, humanoid robots, toy robots, industrial robots, and military robots. Kids will also get to learn interesting facts about iconic robots from pop culture that star in some of their favorite movies and shows. Providing reliable news sources to parents and educators for over 30 years, TIME for Kids is dedicated to teaching children about the topics that matter most to them. This TIME for Kids book is perfect for kids who love STEM and are fascinated by the future of technology.

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.

¡Aprende sobre los dinosaurios con este libro nivelado! TIME for Kids ayuda a los jóvenes lectores a desarrollar destrezas de lectura fundamentales a cualquier edad, y a comprender cómo interactuar con el mundo que los rodea. ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado por qué desaparecieron los dinosaurios? ¿O qué animales son descendientes de los dinosaurios? ¿O te has preguntado cuáles son los mejores lugares para encontrar sus fósiles? Descubre las respuestas a estas preguntas y más en este libro para primeros lectores lleno de fotos, perfecto para jóvenes paleontólogos. Learn all about dinosaurs in this leveled reader! TIME for Kids helps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them. Have you ever wondered about what happened to the dinosaurs? Or asked which animals are dinosaur descendants? Or questioned the best places to find their fossils? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader perfect for young paleontologists.

u003cpu003eu003ciu003eTIME For Kids BIG Book of Why Crazy, Cool & Outrageousu003c/iu003e 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?u003c/pu003eu003cpu003ePacked with hundreds of new brain busting questions with easy to understand answers that made the first u003ciu003eBig Book of Whyu003c/iu003e a bestseller. 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.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003ciu003eTIME For Kids Book of Why Crazy, Cool & Outrageousu003c/iu003e is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids. Kids will be desperate to shar what they''ve learned with their parents, teachers, and friends...and anyone else who will listen!u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eThe follow-up to the TIME For Kids BIG Book of Why and the BIG Book of How, TIME For Kids BIG Book of What 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: What is the fastest animal in the sea?; What causes acid rain?; What is the most poisonous animal?; What was the longest war on record?; What will transportation be like in the future?u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eDivided by subject area-from animals, the human body, and technology to sports, games, and the future-the book''s photos, diagrams, art, and clear text will help kids discover the background behind the questions.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eTIME For Kids BIG Book of What is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.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!

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

Learn how to help the causes you care about most through volunteer work with this TIME for Kids field guide that teaches kids how to practice community service! This special book gives the caring kid in your life a guide to volunteering and helping worthy causes through community service! Perfect for children who want to make a positive impact, these pages are full of tips on getting involved, discovering local organizations, and exploring volunteer opportunities suitable for kids. Whether it''s an animal shelter, a community garden, or a local food bank, there are plenty of ways for kindhearted students to show up and help a great cause. Make a difference today!