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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 5
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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 5 Paperback - 2013

by Old Farmer’s Almanac

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Kids can’t put it down! Parents can’t wait to pick it up! Teachers give it high marks! Created for kids ages 8 and up, The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids features fascinating stories, fun facts, and activities that provide hours of edu-tainment. This brand-new edition in the biannual series includes chapters on . . .

Astronomy: with Moon tales and trivia; telling time by the stars; a visit to Venus

Calendar: unusual celebrations for every month (Limerick Day, Happy Cat Month, National Chemistry Week), with related activities to try anytime

Weather: what happens in a hurricane; a buganado blitz and other weird weather; a chilling peek at the South Pole

Food: the a-peel (get it?) and quirky uses of bananas (Sri Lankans use the stems to make shoe soles); a twisted history of pretzels

Nature: the world is alive with swamp creatures, howling wolves, cockroaches, and reindeer—oh, my!

In the Garden: advice for a fairy-tale garden of cabbages, pumpkins, and beans; a salsa princess; ideas for hosting a garden party

On the Farm: everything you didn’t know about oats; quacky facts about ducks; Pennsylvania Dutch "sign language"

Sports: Old Home Day games; kids who joined the circus; how to get the knack of the hacky sack; ways to walk

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Old Farmer's Almanac. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Volume 5. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Details

  • Title The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 5
  • Author Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Old Farmer's Almanac
  • Date 2013-09-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # U10B-03523
  • ISBN 9781571986139 / 1571986138
  • Weight 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.25 x 5.62 x 0.58 in (20.96 x 14.27 x 1.47 cm)
  • Ages 08 to UP years
  • Grade levels 3 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Almanacs, American, Curiosities and wonders
  • Dewey Decimal Code 031.020

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Summary

Kids can’t put it down! Parents can’t wait to pick it up! Teachers give it high marks! Created for kids ages 8 and up, The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids features fascinating stories, fun facts, and activities that provide hours of edu-tainment. This brand-new edition in the biannual series includes chapters on . . .

Astronomy: with Moon tales and trivia; telling time by the stars; a visit to Venus

Calendar: unusual celebrations for every month (Limerick Day, Happy Cat Month, National Chemistry Week), with related activities to try anytime

Weather: what happens in a hurricane; a buganado blitz and other weird weather; a chilling peek at the South Pole

Food: the a-peel (get it?) and quirky uses of bananas (Sri Lankans use the stems to make shoe soles); a twisted history of pretzels

Nature: the world is alive with swamp creatures, howling wolves, cockroaches, and reindeer—oh, my!

In the Garden: advice for a fairy-tale garden of cabbages, pumpkins, and beans; a salsa princess; ideas for hosting a garden party

On the Farm: everything you didn’t know about oats; quacky facts about ducks; Pennsylvania Dutch "sign language"

Sports: Old Home Day games; kids who joined the circus; how to get the knack of the hacky sack; ways to walk