Inspired by the wit and wisdom of North America\'s favorite \';Old\' friend, the Almanac for Kids features a treasure trove of fun facts, creative activities, and great ideas that will keep kids of all ages loving learning the whole year through!

The secrets and surprises in this edition promise hours of fun, with memory tricks; spring-season traditions; the history of soap, plus a few home remedies; an investigation of \';dirt,\' advice on making compost, and guidance on creating a fairy garden; kids who can bird-call, beavers that build, and moose on the loose; crickets and puppies as pets, plus pigs as banks; weather disasters and natural ways to make your own predictions; state songs; record-setting suggestions; and much, much more!