The World Almanac For Kids 2013

The World Almanac® for Kids 2013 classroom set contains 10 paperback copies of this full-color book—perfect for classroom use or circulating in the library. The classroom set will give your students and patrons easy access to this fascinating, up-to-date reference, jam-packed with essential facts, games, activities, quizzes, experiments, and much more for grades 4 through 9. Teacher resources will be available online for free upon publication of the printed book.

Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.

Shares thousands of facts and entries on subjects ranging from science and sports to history and culture.

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac® provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. • and much more.

Praise for the previous editions: "Up to date and colorful enough for even the most TV- and Web-savvy kids."—Associated Press "About as close to a single-volume guide to everything as you'll ever find. Packed with information, it presents its facts with all the excitement of a game show."—FamilyFun "Buying The World Almanac® for Kids is quite possibly the best investment you'll make all year."—Children's Digest "...completely revised...up-to-date...full of interesting, educational, and intriguing information...useful..."—American Reference Books Annual The World Almanac® for Kids is the best-selling reference book for kids, with more than 4.5 million copies in print. Filled with thousands of fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this annual, full-color almanac has been completely updated and redesigned, with hundreds of new photographs, dozens of completely new features, and a wealth of puzzles, games, activities, maps, Web sites, and much more. An ideal homework aid and a joy to read for kids and adults alike, The World Almanac® for Kids 2013 provides timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more. Readers will find out what's hot in 2013 with full-color photographs and facts about favorite sports and entertainment superstars! Features include: Animals: Brand-new features on animals at work, zoos, and preventing species extinction. Explore animals on a scientific level, from endangered species to the biggest, smallest, fastest, and even grossest creatures in the world. Energy and Environment: Information on the energy that powers us every day—from diesel engines and hybrid cars to nuclear energy and what "fracking" really means. Features on oceans, biomes, and climate change illuminate key issues, and "Living Green" demonstrates how small, practical changes can make a big difference. Faces and Places: Vivid photographs showcase the year's most talked-about topics! Covers headlines in movies, music, sports, and need-to-know news. Fashion: Side-by-side with today's biggest trends, a brand-new feature on fashion "Blasts From the Past" makes even the biggest fashionistas grateful for today's jeans and T-shirts. Plus, profiles of fashion designers and what it's really like to go to work as a designer everyday. Games: Check out the best-selling video games of all time and today's top sellers, and get a preview of the latest installments of some old favorites. Homework Help: From easy Internet research tips to quick tips for test preparation, The World Almanac® for Kids 2013 is a quick resource for student's homework needs. Money: Take a look at what's new in U.S. and world currency, including how currency designers are outsmarting today's counterfeiters. Find out information about the world's youngest billionaires and how they made their fortunes. Movies and TV: Fun facts about this year's most popular movies and TV shows give kids a close-up look at what's coming up next. Plus, a brand-new feature on today's most popular online shows and stars. Music and Dance: Get the inside scoop on Justin Bieber, Carrie Underwood, and more of 2012's hottest acts, including the latest winners of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars. Find out about the origins of popular dances, from ballet and tango to step-dancing. Nations: Make the world a little smaller with interest

A colorful and exciting reference tool that covers it all - from sports and animals to movies and tv. The World Almanac® for Kids is the best-selling reference book for kids, with more than 4.4 million copies sold. Filled with thousands of fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this engaging, full-color almanac has been completely updated, with hundreds of new photographs, dozens of completely new features, and a wealth of puzzles, games, activities, maps, websites, and much more. An ideal homework aid and a joy to read for kids and adults alike, The World Almanac® for Kids 2014 provides timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more. Features include: • Animals: Brand-new features on preventing species poaching and extinction. Explore animals on every level, from endangered species to the biggest, smallest, and fastest creatures in the world. Discover what it’s like to be a veterinarian, which pets are most common, and what pet might be right for you. • Crime: Investigate how forensic science helps law-enforcement officials solve crimes, including how DNA is being used to prove guilt or acquit the innocent. The World Almanac for Kids talks to an air marshal to find out what it’s really like to be on alert for lawbreakers at 30,000 feet. • Energy and Environment: Information on renewable energy in action, climate change, and even urban bike-sharing programs demonstrates practical effects of policies. Plus great features on personal choices that can have a big environmental impact, and much more. • Faces and Places: Huge full-color photographs showcase the year's most talked-about topics! Covers headlines in movies, music, sports, and more serious need-to-know news. • Fashion: “Fashion Through the Ages” entertains with historical trivia and is complemented by up-to-the minute details on today’s fashion trends. Plus, find out about today’s biggest fashion designers and what it’s really like to make a career in fashion. • Games: Check out the top-selling video games and apps of all time compared to today’s top-sellers, and get a preview of the latest installments of some old favorites. • Health: An essential reference for information on nutrition, fitness, and body systems, plus a brand-new feature about what it’s really like to go to work as a doctor every day. • Homework Help: From easy writing hints to quick test-taking tips, The World Almanac® for Kids is a handy resource for any student’s homework needs. Includes a brand-new feature on how to research for papers, projects, and reports that emphasizes good sourcing online and off and avoiding errors and plagiarism. • Inventions: See how the technologies we take for granted today evolved from a simple idea to an improved device. • Movies and TV: Fun facts about this year's most popular movies, TV shows, and viral video stars give kids a close-up look at what's coming up next. • Money: Get to know the world’s youngest billionaires, oldest forms of currency, and fun facts and trivia on everything in between. Then learn practical ways to save, budget, and make the most out of what’s in your wallet. • Music and Dance: Get the inside scoop on One Direction, Katy Perry, and more of 2013’s hottest acts, including the latest winners of American Idol, The Voice, and Dancing With the Stars. • Nations: Make the world a little smaller with interesting facts and trivia about every country in the world, including population, language, and fun facts. Includes maps and flags of more than 190 nations! • Population: Learn about the changing face of the United States with up-to-date census results. Then take a global look at the world’s mega-cities, population growth, and where populations are actually shrinking. • Sports: From Super Bowl Sunday and the Final Four to the NBA Finals and the Indy 500, get information on kids’ favorite teams, pro athletes, and sports. Includes brand-new features on Gabby Douglas, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and other exciting highlights from the 2012 Olympic Games, plus a sneak peek at the 2014 Winter Olympics. • Technology and Computers: The World Almanac® for Kids breaks down the technology behind the gadgets and apps we use every day, from GPS to voice-recognition. Also pick up quick tips on taking advantage of cloud computing, avoiding cyberbullying, and staying safe online. • United States: New features on subjects from presidential trivia to the 2012 presidential race complement profiles of each of the 50 states. • and much more. • and much more.

The World Almanac® for Kids 2013 classroom set contains 10 paperback copies of this full-color book—perfect for classroom use or circulating in the library. The classroom set will give your students and patrons easy access to this fascinating, up-to-date reference, jam-packed with essential facts, games, activities, quizzes, experiments, and much more for grades 4 through 9. Teacher resources will be available online for free upon publication of the printed book.

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this updated resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere—in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy! and is routinely used as a go-to, all-encompassing guide for aspiring game show contestants. The 2013 edition of The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia questions—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.