FREE World Almanac for Kids Resource Kit for Parents and Teachers

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• Answer Key

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• Helpful Hints for Parents: How to Use the World Almanac
• Unlocking the Facts: Activities Using the World Almanac
• Finding Facts in The World Almanac: Answer Key

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The Amazon River was given its name by the Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana in 1541. He named it Amazon in tribute to what he said were women warriors that he encountered on his journey through the region.