Full-color illustrations, graphs, and charts enhance this easy-to-read, fact-filled almanac for beginning readers which includes more than fifty important reference topics, from Aerospace to Zodiac. Simultaneous.

Presents introductory information and trivia on a wide range of subjects, including the animal kingdom, the environment, geography, science, sports, popular culture, and United States history.

Presents introductory information and trivia on a wide range of subjects, including the animal kingdom, the environment, geography, science, sports, popular culture, and United States history.

With a fresh new look and completely updated information about anything and everything, this essential reference is perfect for all students and trivia buffs. Topics include: computers and technology, history, animals, pop culture, weights and measures, food, weather, calendars and holidays, sports, money, science, geography, and much, much more! Whether you need facts for a school assignment, want to keep boredom away on a rainy day, or just want to wow your friends, the Scholastic Almanac for Kids 2009 Edition is the book you'll reach for again and again.

Provides facts, figures, and statistics on a variety of topics, covering popular culture, technology, sports, and more.

Since its publication in July 1999, the Scholastic Kid's Almanac has met with strong sales and enthusiastic reviews. The 2004 edition will feature an exciting new design that will include updated 3-D graphics and completely new section openers. The design and content for the new openers will be based on the dynamic-looking insert from the Scholastic Book of World Records. Also, the new edition of the Scholastic Kid's Almanac includes the most up-to-date information available. Unlike the material in the World Almanac for Kids and other similar annual almanacs, the content of (cont'd)