TIME for Kids Big Book of Why

TIME for Kids Big Book of Why
Author: Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine
Publisher: Time Inc. Books
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2015-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1618932640

Why do we have eyebrows? What's a black hole and what happens if you fall into one? What's the fastest a human is capable of running? Why do wet fingers stick to metal in the freezer? Where is the deepest point on Earth?

Divided by subject area - humans, animals, environment/nature, technology, and space - and written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, TIME for Kids goes beyond answering the question by dipping into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. This is a must -have book to satisfy the most curious of kids and provokes a great way to encourage interest and knowledge about a wide range of subjects, as well as to stimulate reading. Kids will be desperate to share what they've learned with their parents, teachers, and friends...and anyone else who will listen.

Big Book of WHY Activity Book (A TIME For Kids Book)

Big Book of WHY Activity Book (A TIME For Kids Book)
Author: The Editors of TIME For Kids
Publisher: Time For Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-07-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781683307570

Hours of fun await kids with this must-have activity book based on the bestseller, TIME for Kids Big Book of Why. Hidden pictures, dot-to-dot, mazes, trivia, crosswords, and funny fill-ins are just some of the engrossing activities readers will find in this full-color game book loaded with more than 300 photographs and illustrations. Like picture puzzles? Try finding an out-of-place cell phone in a famous Civil War photograph. Think you know about tornadoes? Figure out this word scramble and learn even more! Love word searches? There's one based on the theme of every chapter in the popular book TIME For KidsBig Book of Why. Whether kids are on a summer family road trip, on the plane to grandma's house, or settling into a bunk at sleepaway camp, the Big Book of Why Activity Book is the perfect companion. Featured topics include sports, animals, history, science, tech, and more! The dozens of different activities include hidden pictures, mazes, word search, trivia Q-and-A, funny fill-ins, dot-to-dot, crosswords, coloring pages, and pictograms.

Big Book of WHO (A TIME for Kids Book)

Big Book of WHO (A TIME for Kids Book)
Author: The Editors of TIME For Kids
Publisher: Time For Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781603202459

The sixth book in the popular TIME For Kids Big Book of Questions series! TIME For Kids Big Book of Who presents 1,001 amazing facts about the people who have shaped our world--past and present--including brilliant scientists, chart-topping musicians, all-star athletes and powerful world leaders. Who invented Facebook? Who is the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize? Who is the greatest athlete of all time? Who was the only U.S. president to serve four terms in office? Kids can jump into the book at any point and follow the popular question and answer format to explore these comprehensive categories: Groundbreakers and Pioneers, Leaders and Changemakers, Artists and Entertainers, Innovators, Sports Stars, and Everyday Heroes. For more fascinating answers to the questions kids want to know, check out the other books in the TIME For Kids Big Book of Questions series: Big Book of Why, Big Book of How, Big Book of When, Big Book of Where, and Big Book of What.

Little Kids First Big Book of the World

Little Kids First Big Book of the World
Author: Elizabeth Carney
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426320507

This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, or any other time.

Little Kids First Big Book of Space

Little Kids First Big Book of Space
Author: Catherine D. Hughes
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426310145

Introduces basic concepts about outer space, from the sun and the moon to the planets and space exploration.

Big Book of History

Big Book of History
Author: Laura Welch
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1614582009

BIG BOOK OF HISTORY Learning Just Became BIG FUN! Families, schools, and churches can unfold 15 feet of the most interesting history of the world. This easy to follow, color-coded, multi-stream timeline teaches six thousand years of world history to children ages seven through thirteen. These exciting facts and so much more wait inside: who were the first emperors of China and Rome what discovery unlocked the secrets of a forgotten language how modern robotics had its roots in the tea dolls of Japan where Christians faced death for the entertainment of thousands why the languages of Greek and Hebrew were used to write the Bible and how the Age of Discovery meant wealth some, and the destruction of civilization for others. Understanding how the past has shaped our future will inspire young learners to make history for themselves!

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of How

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of How
Author: Jill Esbaum
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426323300

This reference book takes a closer look at the things that surround kids every day and how they work--from cars to vacuum cleaners, animal bodies to humans.

Amazing Sports and Science (TIME For Kids Book of WHY)

Amazing Sports and Science (TIME For Kids Book of WHY)
Author: The Editors of TIME For Kids
Publisher: Time For Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781603209861

TIME for Kids The BIG Book of Why: Sports and Science answers the why, what, when, where, who and how questions that kids commonly ask, but adults can rarely answer. Why does a curve ball curve? Why does a Super Ball bounce so high? How can David Beckham make a soccer ball "bend"? Why can eating chocolate make people hyper? Written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, TIME For Kids goes beyond answering the question, and dips into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. TIME For Kids The BIG Book of Why: Sports and Science is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.

TIME For Kids Big Book of Science Experiments

TIME For Kids Big Book of Science Experiments
Author: The Editors of TIME For Kids
Publisher: Time For Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781603208932

TIME For Kids' successful Super Science Book just got bigger and better — with theall-new Big Book of Science Experiments.This full-color and expanded hardcover bookpresents 100 fresh and fascinating experimentsfor kids 8 to 12 to wrap their heads (andhands) around. The inquiry-based experiments cover aspects of physical, life and earth science, and dovetail with the school science curriculum. The intriguing experiments were created by the experts at Mad Science, the world's leading science enrichment provider. Probing questions to be explored include: How does oil affect plants? Which traits do you share with your family? Can a battery turn a nail into a magnet? Clear and colorful step-by-step directions accompany each experiment so children can easily follow the procedure. Additional background information and fun facts for each experiment lets kids know how it affects them and their world, explains the science behind what they've just done, and gives concrete extensions and ways to learn more about each subject. A Science Fair chapter gives readers winning ways to present material to the public, including how to create visuals to display results, how to use and control variables, and how to tackle the scientific process.

Time for Kids Big Book of Why Revised and Updated

Time for Kids Big Book of Why Revised and Updated
Author: The Editors of TIME for Kids
Publisher: Time Inc. Books
Total Pages: 710
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1618933426

Why do we have eyebrows? Why are dogs' noses wet? Why does Earth have a moon? Why are some people color blind? The best-selling book in TIME For Kids' Big Book of Questions series is newly revised with updated information, photos, illustrations, and graphics to answer over 250 intriguing questions in popular subject areas: Animals, Space, History, Science, Technology, Sports and more. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, this fun, must-have reference book will appeal to a young child's sense of curiosity. Kids can dive into the book at any point and learn over 1,001 amazing facts to impress their parents, teachers, and friends with their new found knowledge.