Most Popular Books 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.

Robots is the first book in an exciting, new series from TIME For Kids. Aimed squarely at readers who want to know more, this book answers the questions that children ages 8-12 want to learn the answers to. Do you know what makes something a robot? Can you name the six types of robots? Can robots really fly? What kinds of robots are being designed by spy agencies, the military, and our first responders? And best of all, what''s next? Rich with photos, facts, and fun, Robots will cover the world of robots as it exists today - and will exist tomorrow.

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.

Grammar books can be dry and boring, but with TIME For Kids Grammar Rules, youngsters from ages 8 through 12 will learn the ins and outs of grammar from hilarious examples and fun visuals. Grammar Rules begins with basics like spelling, commonly misused words, and tips to aid memory, then moves on to punctuation, parts of speech, and common grammatical mistakes. Students will learn when to use semicolons, dashes, and ellipses. They''ll gain greater confidence in their command of English, motivating them to express themselves more clearly and effectively. This easy-to-use guide helps young people discover that language is nothing to be feared. It''s fun!

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 Science Scoops Level 1.

TIME For Kids Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook, Fun Recipes for Kids to Make! features over 80 tasty recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and more that kids and adults will love to make and eat together. These homemade meals focus on utilizing fresh ingredients while encouraging the understanding of nutrition and kitchen safety. New twists and alternate recipes are included to enhance simple recipes into new favorites. Filled with full-color photos and some illustrations, this book features step-by-step, easy-to-follow recipes. Kids will practice measuring ingredients, reading nutritional labels, and learn the basics of cooking. All of the recipes were chosen from myRecipes.com. Recipes include: Applesauce Muffins Chocolate Chip Waffles Fruit Smoothies Sweet Potato Fries Fish and Chips Sloppy Joe Sliders Creamy Berry Fruit Pops And more... Even the most picky eaters will find foods they will love inside this cookbook.

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.

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.

From Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Niagara Falls, travel coast to coast across the scenic landscapes of the United States and discover the stunning beauty of national parks, monuments, and more in this full-color book about American landmarks for young readers! Discover fun facts and unique insights about America’s most iconic national parks, natural wonders, sporting arenas, and historic monuments. Kids who dream of road-tripping across the United States will be dazzled by the variety of skyscrapers, snow-capped mountains, and famed landmarks they''ll learn about from the comfort of their own home! This giftable book is perfect for budding explorers and is a fantastic introduction to the most exciting, unmissable stops across America, including unusual attractions like the Giant Ball of Twine!

This unique reference explores the subjects kids are most interested in, and the issues that are most relevant today --from cloning to global warming to space travel --and more! Packed with photos and illustrations, there''s something eye-catching and mind-boggling on every page. For budding scientists, aspiring inventors, and kids who are just curious about the world around them, this book will stimulate the mind, provide answers to questions big and small, and open up new ways of thinking about science and technology.

TIME For Kids The Big Book of How 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? Divided 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 airplanefl ies, the "How to" spread might include step-by-step instructions about how to fold a paper airplane or create a rotating helicopter. TIME For Kids The Big Book of How is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

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

Hours of fun await kids with this must-have activity book based on the bestseller, TIME for Kids Big Book of Why. Hidden pictures, dot-to-dot, mazes, trivia, crosswords, and funny fill-ins are just some of the engrossing activities readers will find in this full-color game book loaded with more than 300 photographs and illustrations. Like picture puzzles? Try finding an out-of-place cell phone in a famous Civil War photograph. Think you know about tornadoes? Figure out this word scramble and learn even more! Love word searches? There''s one based on the theme of every chapter in the popular book TIME For KidsBig Book of Why. Whether kids are on a summer family road trip, on the plane to grandma''s house, or settling into a bunk at sleepaway camp, the Big Book of Why Activity Book is the perfect companion. Featured topics include sports, animals, history, science, tech, and more! The dozens of different activities include hidden pictures, mazes, word search, trivia Q-and-A, funny fill-ins, dot-to-dot, crosswords, coloring pages, and pictograms.

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!

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 history’s 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.

TIME For Kids The Book of What: Everything 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: What is acid rain? What is the biggest star in the universe? What is the driest place on Earth? What is the difference betweena comet and an asteroid? TIME For Kids The Book of What: Everything Space is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

The Writers Handbook, from the editors of Time For Kids magazine, is packed with writing ideas, examples, rules, and tips that kids ages 8 to 12 need to be successful writers for homework and essays.A fun and easy-to-use handbook, every child will benefit from using the Writers Handbook from the pros at Time For Kids.

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.