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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2012 Canadian Edition (2011)

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ISBN

1426307853 (ISBN13: 9781426307850)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

National Geographic Children's Books

review 1: National Geographic Society. (2012). National geographic kids almanac 2012.Citation by: Elizabeth McCordType of Reference: AlmanacCall Number: J031.02 NATI 2012Description: World’s Best selling Children’s Almanac. This book gives readers interesting facts about the world around them. Relevance and Relationship: Previous editions have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. The Almanac is updated yearly and this edition has 40% new content.Purpose: This book contains cool facts on various subjects.Validity: This book has been well reviewed and previous editions have sold hundreds of thousands of copies.Format: 2012 print edition with 352 pages.Arrangement and Presentation: This almanac is arranged by subject. Contains useful reference material, homework help, and fun fact... mores that kids will enjoy. This is the only almanac that is fully interactive containing bar codes that can be scanned with smart phones. Diversity: Appeals to a wide age range from 6-adult and contains a diverse range of topics.Professional Review: McGuire, B. (2011). NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2012. School Library Journal, 57(10), 88-89.
review 2: Reviewed by: Elizabeth LaMantiaFormat: AlmanacItem Title (APA Style): National Geographic Society. (2012). National geographic kids almanac 2012. Washington D.C. : National Geographic.Call number: J031.02 NATI 2012Reviewed in: McGuire, B. (2011). NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2012. School Library Journal, 57(10), 88-89. Price: $13.99Description: Book of facts and information from all around the world on varied topics. Also includes brainteasers, puzzles, maps and more.Relevance and Relationship:This book would be appropriate for the collection analyzed during my field experience hours because it is appropriate for an elementary school in helping to build their collection of almanacs which is somewhat outdated. This has such bright and vivid layout that would be appealing to children. It also covers various subject areas so this could be useful to teachers when presenting curriculum as well.Purpose:This book contains facts on various topics. Validity:This book has been well reviewed by the School Library Journal. Format: This book is in print. Arrangement and Presentation: Over 350 pages including photographs of events. This book is arranged by topics such as your world, going green amazing animals, culture connections, super science, world of nature, geography and more. Also includes a reference guide. Diversity: This book is available in English and International versions. It is appropriate for elementary thru adult age. A variety of subjects are covered in this book to include people and events of diverse backgrounds. less

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