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Time For Kids Almanac
Time for Kids: Almanac 2008
A comprehensive reference including the latest information on world statistics, famous people, space, history, geography, presidents, sports statistics, and inventions.
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256 pages, Paperback
First published June 26, 2007
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November 17, 2016Time for Kids Almanac 2008. (2007). Time, Inc. Books.
Citation by: Kristin White
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031.02 Time 2007
Content/Scope: This almanac is filled with current maps, charts, statistics, photos, and websites to visit. Students will find topics of varying subjects, such as: animals, computers, sports, technology, and more. This volume is great for any elementary school or middle school student who is looking to beef up their knowledge on a vast array of topics.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Time for Kids is a trusted company, producing almanacs and periodicals for several years now. Their information is generally known to be accurate an unbiased.
Arrangement/Presentation: This almanac is arranged by subject but also includes maps and color photographs scattered throughout the text. The "Did You Know?" section presents facts and information in a quick and easy-to-read format.
Relation to other works: The Time for Kids Almanac is similar to the Scholastic Almanac for Kids and other traditional reference almanacs for children. It covers topics of interest to young students.
Accessibility/Diversity: The color photographs and use of maps as well as graphics will attract the visual learner. The related web sites listed in various topics throughout the book will encourage readers to research even further on their own.
Cost: $12.99
Professional Review: ADVENTURES IN NONFICTION. (2007). Publishers Weekly, 254(24), 62-63.
Citation by: Kristin White
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: Ref 031.02 Time 2007
Content/Scope: This almanac is filled with current maps, charts, statistics, photos, and websites to visit. Students will find topics of varying subjects, such as: animals, computers, sports, technology, and more. This volume is great for any elementary school or middle school student who is looking to beef up their knowledge on a vast array of topics.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Time for Kids is a trusted company, producing almanacs and periodicals for several years now. Their information is generally known to be accurate an unbiased.
Arrangement/Presentation: This almanac is arranged by subject but also includes maps and color photographs scattered throughout the text. The "Did You Know?" section presents facts and information in a quick and easy-to-read format.
Relation to other works: The Time for Kids Almanac is similar to the Scholastic Almanac for Kids and other traditional reference almanacs for children. It covers topics of interest to young students.
Accessibility/Diversity: The color photographs and use of maps as well as graphics will attract the visual learner. The related web sites listed in various topics throughout the book will encourage readers to research even further on their own.
Cost: $12.99
Professional Review: ADVENTURES IN NONFICTION. (2007). Publishers Weekly, 254(24), 62-63.
May 27, 2012
i bought this book 3 years ago, along with 2009 and 2010, very nice indeed
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