𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟗

Author: Elaine Israel, 320 pages, paperback.
What’s the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? What are the seven wonders of the ancient world? Did you know that polar bears have black skin? Can a human run faster than an elephant? Why do ice cubes float? This 320-page, kid-friendly almanac of facts and figures is packed with information on things that kids are curious about, from Leonardo DiCaprio to black holes. You’ll learn about the metric system, highlights of world history, art, books, computers, health, language, law, movies, money and business, Braille, sports and games, and much more. Adults who want to brush up on polyhedrons and solar system facts may want to borrow this conversational, easy-to-grasp, abundantly illustrated resource.