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Offers a compilation of facts and folklore on a range of topics, including weather, gardening, pets, sports, and health. Specially edited and designed for younger readers, the Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids is loaded with the kind of wacky and wonderful stories, facts, and activities that kids love. More than 50 feature articles cover topics of interest both at home and at school, weather, astronomy, gardening, history, the outdoors, nature, sports and much more. The fun, informative, colorful features engage and entertain kids while enhancing their understanding of nature and the heavens as well as the everyday world of popular culture. Feature stories lead readers into activities and resources that encourage them to deepen their knowledge of the subjects they choose. Almanac editors will create and manage a special section on the Almanac's award winning web site with expanded information and links for the Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids. Published every fall since 1792, the Old Farmer's Almanac is the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. The astronomical and weather information included in each issue of the Almanac make it an indispensable tool for anyone who loves to spend time outdoors and be in touch with the seasons. Unique reference tables and an eye for the unusual story make the Almanac a handy and friendly companion every day of the year.