Notable Features in The World Almanac® for Kids 2012 Include:
Filled with thousands of fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this 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.
SCIENCE:
Environment: A brand-new section on “Living Green,” plus added information on biomes, pollutants, and climate change aids understanding of key environmental issues.
Note: What is the difference between weather and climate?
Animals: Explore animals on a scientific level, from endangered species to creatures of the deep. Find out all about the biggest, smallest, and fastest creatures in the world and discover which house pets are most common.
Faces and Places: Huge full-color photographs showcase the year’s most talked-about topics in movies, music, sports, and more serious need-to-know news.
Games: Check out the top-selling video games of all time and get a preview of the latest installments of some old favorites.
Military: Timeless information on historical wars is complemented by up-to-date information on military innovations civilians use every day.
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 for their favorite stories and characters.
Music and Dance: Get the inside scoop on Adele, Bruno Mars, and more of the year’s hottest acts, including the 2011 winners of American Idol 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: Explore brand-new results from the 2010 census and learn about the changing face of the United States.
Sports: Coverage of kids’ favorite teams, athletes, and sports, including expanded coverage of soccer, college sports, tennis, and X Games.
Technology and Computers: New advice on the best ways to avoid cyber-bullying and stay safe online. Also gather quick tips on how to use the Web for research and homework help, and consult the handy glossary of technical terms to stay in the know.
United States: New features on subjects from American Indians to presidential pets complement information about the 50 states.
The World Almanac® for Kids is available for purchase at www.amazon.com
The World Almanac® for Kids 2012 includes an expanded “Environment” feature, with a section called “Living Green” that illuminates how small choices and practical changes can make a big difference.
“Population” explores the results from the 2010 census, offering insight into the changing face of the United States. Readers will also find out what’s hot for 2012 with photographs and facts about their favorite sports and entertainment superstars.
“This iconic annual publication is a crowd pleaser for all kids. The reaction from our readers, regardless of their demographic, is universal: it entertains, engages, and educates kids,” said Sarah Janssen, senior editor of The World Almanac®. “That’s the joy of producing this book. Our cover features four individuals who have positively impacted today’s youngest generation and tomorrow’s leaders. For all we know, this year’s readers could be next year’s cover stars.”
About The World Almanac® for Kids
World Almanac®’s history as a publisher of award-winning reference titles dates back more than 140 years. The imprint includes such iconic titles as The World Almanac® and Book of Facts, the best-selling American reference book of all time, and The World Almanac® for Kids, the best-selling reference book for kids.
The World Almanac® brand is part of Infobase Learning (www.infobaselearning.com), an educational media company that owns such well-known brands as Facts On File, Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Chelsea House, Bloom’s, Ferguson’s, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Infobase is a portfolio company investment of Veronis Suhler Stevenson (www.vss.com), a private equity firm that invests in the media, information, and education industries.
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