Download or read book TIME Almanac 2010 written by Editors of Time Magazine and published by Time Almanac. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COMPLETE, COMPREHENSIVE, AUTHORITATIVE Packed with information and completely updated to cover the key events and people of 2009, this handy one-volume almanac is an essential tool for understanding your world. Join students, academics, journalists, and professionals around the globe in making the TIME Almanac an indispensable part of your life ... for work, for school, for reference ... and just for fun. Here's what's inside: THE PEOPLE Brief biographies of the year's most influential figures ... the TIME 100, 2009 ... TIME's complete Person the Year list ... Obituaries, 2009 ... complete Oscar, Nobel, and Pulitzer prizewinners ... Olympic champions ... and more. THE PLACES Countries of the World offers hundreds of pages of international coverage ... extremes of world geography ... a complete World Atlas ... flags of the world's nations in full color ... and more. THE EVENTS The Year in Pictures: 16 full-color pages of photos of the key events of 2009 ... The Year in Review: month-by-month news headlines of 2009 ... plus comprehensive sports records for the year ... and more. THE CONTEXT Articles from TIME and Encyclopedia Britannica explore the key trends of the year, from the new US military commitment in Afghanistan to the effects of the recession on US consumers to the significance of Twitter ... and more. THE BACKGROUND Includes the founding documents of US life and government ... mankind's greatest civilizations ... history's greatest natural disasters ... and more. THE FACTS 2010 calendar and key holidays ... zip-code maps and US telephone area codes ... nutritional value of selected foods ... the world's greatest religions ... and more.
Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2021 written by Sarah Janssen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 3363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2021 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2020 and will be your go-to source for 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 effortlessly. Features include: 2020 Election Results: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century, providing information on what scientists know about the virus so far—and what still needs to be learned—along with an update on vaccine progress, statistical data and graphics, and useful practical measures for readers. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Memorable Summer Olympic Moments: The World Almanac took a look back at past editions of the Olympic Summer Games to create a highlight reel of memorable moments to tide sports fans over until Tokyo in 2021. 2020—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2020. 2020—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the sports world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a preview of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, and much more. 2020—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2020, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2020—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 2020, from news and sports to pop culture. 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. Statistical Spotlight: This annual feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data provide context to give readers a fresh perspective on important issues. Other New Highlights: Newly available statistics on how the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread shutdowns have affected businesses, air quality, employment, education, families’ living situations and access to food, and much more.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Almanac 2010 written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.
Download or read book Time for Kids Almanac 2006 written by Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine and published by Time For Kids. This book was released on 2005-06-28 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of charts and facts on miscellaneous topics, from animals and art to math and space. Also includes word searches and mazes, and maps and flags of each country.
Download or read book Time for Kids Almanac 2010 written by Time for Kids Magazine and published by Paw Prints. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference including the latest information on world statistics, famous people, space, history, geography, presidents, sports statistics, and inventions.
Download or read book Time For Kids Almanac 2010 written by Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine and published by Time For Kids. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with facts, stats and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010 includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration and much, much more. This richly designed resource features more than 800 photos, flags, and maps and is sure to keep young readers engaged, entertained, and learning--all at once. With more than 4 million subscribers, TIME FOR KIDS is the No. 1 trusted source for up-to-date kid-friendly news. Every year, TIME FOR KIDS releases their fact-filled and entertaining almanac, filled with more essential information and photos than ever before. A must-have for all 8- to 12-year-olds, the TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010 pairs notable news and indispensable info from the award-winning magazine with wacky facts, puzzles, quizzes, and other interactive sidebars. Whether they want to learn about global warming or Grammy winners, curious kids will find exactly what they need (and more!) within the colorful pages of TIME FOR KIDS Almanac 2010.
Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2022 written by Sarah Janssen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 3365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2021 USA Today Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2022 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2021 and will be your go-to source for 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 effortlessly. Features include: Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. Special Feature: 20 Years in Afghanistan: The World Almanac provides history, data, and other context for the end of America's longest war and the future of Afghanistan and its people. 2021—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2021. 2021—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo and the sports world's ongoing adaptations to the coronavirus pandemic, and much more. 2021—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2021, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2021—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 2021, from news and sports to pop culture. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Memorable Recent Sports Scandals: From a trash-can banging, sign-stealing scandal to the doping of horses and humans, World Almanac editors select some of the sports world's biggest black marks from the last 20 years. 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. The Biden Administration: Complete coverage of the presidential transition in Washington, DC, including cabinet-level leadership and the filling of other key administration roles. Other New Highlights: First data available from the 2020 Census, congressional appropriation and redistricting, and much more.
Download or read book Children s Book a Day Almanac written by Anita Silvey and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book--every day of the year! This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each page features an event of the day, a children's book that relates to that event, and a list of other events that took place on that day. Always informative and often surprising, celebrate a year of literature for children with The Children's Book-a-Day Almanac.
Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2020 written by Sarah Janssen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 3312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America’s best-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2020 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2019 and will be your go-to source for 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 effortlessly—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: Decade in Review: As the ‘teens’ decade closes, take a look at the highlights, low points, and everything-in-between of the past 10 years. From the introduction of Obamacare and iPads in 2010 to “Old Town Road” and the immigration policy debate in 2019, The World Almanac provides a recap of events and puts into perspective just how much has—and hasn’t—changed in the last 10 years. 2020 Election Preview: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 election process, including a calendar of state primaries and caucuses. Also includes 2019 election results for governors’ seats and special congressional elections. World Almanac Editors’ Picks: Never Say Die: With Tiger Woods achieving the seemingly impossible in 2019 with his 15th major title—his first Masters win in 14 years—the editors list their favorite major comeback moments from athletes across the sports universe. 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. Statistical Spotlight: A popular annual graphic feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest news of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on key issues. The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2019 while providing all the information you'll need in 2020. 2019—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2019. 2019—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring coverage of the women’s World Cup soccer tournament; a preview of the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan; the World Series, improved MLB player stats, and much more. 2019—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2019, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2019—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors select some of the most unusual news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2019, from news and sports to pop culture. New Sections: Reorganized chapters on “Food and Agriculture,” “Educational Statistics,” and “Colleges and Universities” make it easier to find information about subjects like nutrition, student loans, a directory of colleges, and much more. Other New Highlights: New statistics on income tax reform, top-grossing movies, biggest YouTube channels, religious populations in the U.S. and worldwide, and much more.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020 written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2019 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.
Download or read book Almanac of Architecture Design 2005 written by James P. Cramer and published by Greenway Communications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2012 written by World Almanac and published by World Almanac Books. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The World Almanac(r) and Book of Facts" is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 80 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(r)" 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 2012 edition of "The World Almanac(r) and Book of Facts" will answer all of your trivia questions from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more.
Download or read book A Sick Day for Amos McGee written by Philip C. Stead and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is now available as a board book, perfect forthe youngest of readers. Full color.
Download or read book Scholastic 2010 Almanac for Kids written by and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013 written by Sarah Janssen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 3033 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Time Traveler s Almanac written by Ann VanderMeer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Time Traveler's Almanac is the largest and most definitive collection of time travel stories ever assembled. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, this book compiles more than a century's worth of literary travels into the past and the future that will serve to reacquaint readers with beloved classics of the time travel genre and introduce them to thrilling contemporary innovations. This marvelous volume includes nearly seventy journeys through time from authors such as Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, H. G. Wells, and Connie Willis, as well as helpful non-fiction articles original to this volume (such as Charles Yu's "Top Ten Tips For Time Travelers"). In fact, this book is like a time machine of its very own, covering millions of years of Earth's history from the age of the dinosaurs through to strange and fascinating futures, spanning the ages from the beginning of time to its very end. The Time Traveler's Almanac is the ultimate anthology for the time traveler in your life.
Download or read book Nothing But the Truth written by Avi and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 1991 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ninth-grader's suspension for singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during homeroom becomes a national news story.
