Full of information on everything from animals to inventions, cutting-edge technology for the environment, this handy, colourful resource is a must-have for 8- to 12-year-olds. "The Time For Kids Almanac 2009" features more than 650 new photos of kids' favourite stars, athletes, leaders, and other newsmakers, not to mention pictures of people and places from all around the world (and spanning history!). Engaging articles from the award-winning "Time for Kids" magazine bring the facts to life while quizzes, games, puzzles, fun factoids and more make for an interactive read. The ultimate in edutainment, the thoroughly up-to-date facts, charts, statistics and maps will engage readers while boosting their brainpower.