The World Almanac® for Kids is the best-selling reference book for kids, with more than 3.5 million copies sold. Filled with thousands of fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this full-color almanac has been completely updated and is packed with puzzles, games, activities, maps, Web sites, and much more to get young readers excited about learning. The World Almanac® for Kids 2011 is arranged by subject, providing timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more. This user friendly book is an ideal homework aid and a joy to read for kids and adults alike. Readers will find out what¿s hot for 2011 with photographs and facts about their favorite sports and entertaiment superstars.

Praise for the previous editions: Up to date and colorful enough for even the most TV- and Web-savvy kids.— Associated Press
About as close to a single-volume guide to everything as you'll ever find. Packed with information, it presents its facts with all the excitement of a game show.— Family Fun Magazine
Buying The World Almanac® for Kids is quite possibly the best investment you'll make all year.— Children's Digest
The World Almanac® for Kids is the best-selling reference book for kids, with more than 3.5 million copies sold. Filled with thousands of fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this full-color almanac has been completely updated and is packed with puzzles, games, activities, maps, Web sites, and much more. An ideal homework aid and a joy to read for kids and adults alike, The World Almanac® for Kids 2011 provides timely and timeless information on popular subjects such as animals, science, sports, music, U.S. history, and more.
Features include: 
Faces and Places— The World Almanac® for Kids introduces those who made headlines this year in news, from world events and politics to pop culture and sports.
Animals —Brimming with clearly explained scientific terms, The World Almanac® for Kids 2011 aids students by giving interesting details on animals of all kinds, from popular pets to endangered species and unusual creatures.
Environment —This almanac will inspire kids with colorful pictures of different biomes, sidebars stressing the importance of recycling and where garbage ends up, and what climate change might mean to the planet.
Games —With the popularity of video games continuing to soar, The World Almanac® for Kids 2011   highlights the games that keep kids plugged in and going for the high score.
Homework Help —The Homework Help chapter provides crucial skills for acing a quiz or writing a report, including a special feature on using the Web for research or help with homework. Homework Help sidebars throughout the book give subject-specific advice, tips, and tricks.
Movies and TV —Kids will be entertained with fun facts about the most popular movies and top-rated TV shows of the year. The World Almanac® for Kids 2011 gets up close to kids' favorite characters and shows how some of their beloved stories went from books to the big screen.
Music and Dance —From the biggest bands and pop stars to traditional musical instruments and popular dance TV shows, kids will learn how integral music is to the world.
Nations of the World —Make the world a little smaller with interesting facts and trivia about every country in the world, including populations, languages, and fun facts. Includes maps and flags of more than 190 nations.
Space —Rocket to adventure as The World Almanac® for Kids 2011 explores the far reaches of the solar system and the universe. Find out the latest space discoveries and upcoming missions.
Sports —Kids can read about their favorite athletes and such sports as baseball, basketball, and football as well as other lesser-known sports, such as footvolley and underwater hockey. This almanac also presents timely special sections about the 2010 Olympic games and World Cup Soccer.
and much more.