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Gareth Stevens, Inc. World Almanac  is a publisher of nonfiction and fiction books for all age levels.  They meet national curriculum guidelines in many areas and they also have Spanish and bilingual editions that help those learning the English language.  Each year they publish over 400 titles and have been in business since 1983.  Their colorful and lively text makes learning fun for those opening the pages of their volumes.  Browse the list below of their coverage:

Gareth Stevens

• How Plants Grow - Do all plants grow from bulbs?
• Where on Earth-learn basic Geography skills as you learn about deserts, laked, mountains, plains, rivers, and seas
• Animals that Live in the Mountains-how do mountain lion, elk, mountain goats condors and golden eagles survive in the same area
• Animals and their Senses-how far away can a polar bear smell  a seal?
• Animals-many series talk about animals that live in the desert, forest, farm, and the zoo
• Early Literacy-how is the weather, what makes the months of the year unique, how to read a map, visits to the museum, holidays , community workers are just a few of the areas covered.
• Sports-how do you play different kinds of sports, or what is a judo chop, or skydiving
• Social Studies-state books, the best country books, Native Americans, Careers, 20^th Century Art, Festivals of the World, and places of worship are just a few of the topics covered
• Math-how do you use Math to Fly a Jumbo Jet?  How do you estimate? These two questions plus many more will get you reading this section.
• Science-Electricity, How a glass jar is made?, How do we clean up our rivers?, How your body works?,  Do ladybugs bite?  What lives in a rain forest?  How big is a baby kangaroo when its born?  These are just a few of the interesting questions that are answered in this section.
• Language Arts-What is a rhyme?  Who is Alan Apostrophe?  How do you draw a lion?  What is a masterpiece? These questions and many more will lead a reader to become intrigued by this area.
• Fiction-Picture books, Wild at Heart ,and Newbery Authors Collection will grab anyone’s attention
• Spanish/Bilingual-Gareth Stevens has a whole selection of Spanish and Bilingual(English/Spanish) titles available to help learn languages.

World Almanac

·        Specializes in the Middle school/Jr High area.  In History they cover topics like the American Revolution, the Civil War, Landmark Events in American History, and America’s Westward Movement.

·        World History-covers the areas of Ancient Civilizations, Places in History, Religions of the World, Library of the Middle Ages, and Atlas of Conflicts

They also cover the Library of American Government, Systems of Government,  Biographies, and Presidents and First Ladies.