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A New York Times bestseller and the favored annual amongst kids, parents, teachers and librarians, The World Almanac for Kids has over 3.5 million copies in print. In its 12th year of publication, The World Almanac for Kids 2008 is completely updated and filled with facts, quizzes, experiments, puzzles, maps, source websites and more on all manner of timely and timeless topics such as Faces and Places, Art, Weather, Homework Help, Museums, Music and Dance, Sports, Nations, U.S. ...

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Overview

A New York Times bestseller and the favored annual amongst kids, parents, teachers and librarians, The World Almanac for Kids has over 3.5 million copies in print. In its 12th year of publication, The World Almanac for Kids 2008 is completely updated and filled with facts, quizzes, experiments, puzzles, maps, source websites and more on all manner of timely and timeless topics such as Faces and Places, Art, Weather, Homework Help, Museums, Music and Dance, Sports, Nations, U.S. States and U.S. History.

New this year are fun collections of Spanish/English translations and a CSI twist on the Science Chapter. Enjoyed with its companion volume, World Almanac for Kids Brain-building Quizzes, kids will get a head start in school and life! The World Almanac for Kids 2008 is 352 pages of entertaining and engaging answers to thousands of questions and things to do after school and during the Summer Slump. This library builder and homework helper is written especially for kids and is reviewed by Kid Advisors from around the country!

1. National bestseller: The number one selling kids' almanac in the world, with over 3.5 million copies in print! First published in 1996.

2. Editorial excellence: Completely revised for 2008, The World Almanac for Kids offers coverage on the 2008 Beijing Olympic athletes and fun collections of Spanish/English translations. Also inside are brand new puzzles and games, science experiments, and homework help tips.

3. Over 300 color illustrations throughout, jazzy spreads, call-outs and engaging Table of Contents.

4. Free monthly updates throughout the year as part of The World Almanac for Kids E-Newsletter. Dedicated website,worldalmanacforkids.com. "

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The World Almanac for Kids earns its keep. In its 350-plus pages, this bestselling kids almanac provides enough data, quizzes, experiments, puzzles and website sources for a full year of entertainment. Its topics include Homework Help; Faces and Places; Art; Weather; Museums; Music and Dance; Sports; Nations; States; and U.S. History. This spiffy, fully illustrated 2008 edition includes coverage of 2008 Beijing Olympic athletes and a section that uses CSI techniques to reveal science info.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781600570599
  • Publisher: World Almanac Books
  • Publication date: 6/26/2007
  • Series: World Almanac for Kids Series
  • Pages: 352
  • Age range: 8 - 13 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.90 (d)

Meet the Author

C. Alan Joyce is the Editorial Director of the World Almanac Education Group, serving as chief editor for The World Almanac and Book of Facts and other titles; he also coordinated development of the new World Almanac blog in 2006, and continues to manage its daily publishing schedule. Alan was previously a freelance writer and editor, with years of experience in reference publishing—and a lifelong addiction to reference books of all kinds. He is the former Executive Editor of The New York Times Almanac and The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge.

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