Time for Kids Almanac 2003 with Information Please (Paperback)

~ Holly Hartman (Editor)

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From Publishers Weekly

The creators of TIME for Kids classroom magazines present The 2003 Time for Kids Almanac, ed. by Holly Hartman. The comprehensive volume contains facts on Books, Dinosaurs, Fashion, Government, Language and Religion more than 30 subjects in all enhanced by color photographs, diagrams and maps. The volume opens with a survey of last year's top news, including a look back at September 11, 2001; a section called Homework Helper teaches study and test-taking skills as well as how to write reports and conduct interviews. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Look out! TIME FOR KIDS magazine, the classroom publication of TIME magazine, and Information Please have pooled together their vast resources to create a comprehensive, groundbreaking almanac. This one-of-a-kind collection provides students in grades 3-7 (and their curious parents) with a wealth of fascinating facts about Space, Dinosaurs, Presidents, Inventions and much, much more. The photo-filled "Who's News" chapter gives the up-to-date skinny on kids' favorite actors, singers, authors, musicians, leaders, and more. Loaded with hundreds of current maps, charts, statistics, photos, and Web links, this handy full-color book will help students boost their brainpower in school and at home. The TIME FOR KIDS Almanac's unique Homework Helper offers students tips on how to tackle tough assignments. Throughout the book, kids will find engaging puzzles and games that inspire their curiosity and keep them spellbound for hours. Kids feel sophisticated because the almanac talks to them in a language they understand. The almanac echoes the magazine with its credible content, world's top journalists and photographers. It is an almanac that will resonate equally among teachers, parents, and students.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Time for Kids; 2003- edition (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929049528
• ISBN-13: 978-1929049523
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,009,063 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great info, June 14, 2003

By A Customer

This book is amazing. It has tons of facts about all sorts of things kids, preteens, and teens are interested in these days. My brother who is 9 loves this book. So do I and I am 1 day away from my 13th birthday! The illustrations in this book are very eye catching. I recommend this great almanac to teachers and to children through the ages of 8 and 14.
Great buy, Great info!!!