Kingfisher Winter 2014 Catalog

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Winter 2014


Contents AGES 3 TO 5

AGES 8 TO 13

Pop and Play: Pets (February) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pop and Play: Under the Sea (February) . . . . . . . . . .6

Picture This Animals (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

AGES 3 TO 6

Navigators: Mammals (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Navigators: Pirates (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Flip the Flaps: Things That Go! (February) . . . . . . . . .8 Flip the Flaps: Weather (February) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

AGES 9 TO 12

AGES 4 TO 7 Human Body Lift-the-Flap (March) . . . . . . . . . . . 10

AGES 5 TO 8 Wow, I Didn’t Know That Human Body (March) I Wonder Why Astronauts Wear Spacesuits Sticker Activity Book (February) . . . . . . . I Wonder Why Cars Go Fast Sticker Activity Book (February) . . . . . . . Kingfisher Readers L1: Tyrannosaurus (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . Kingfisher Readers L1: Animal Colors (April) . . Kingfisher Readers L2: In the Rainforest (January) . . . . . . . . . . . Kingfisher Readers L3: Firefighters (February) . Kingfisher Readers L4: Rivers (February) . . . . Kingfisher Readers L5: Explorers (March) . . .

. . . . 12 . . . . 14 . . . . 16 . 18, 30 . 20, 31 . . . .

22, 32 24, 33 26, 34 28, 35

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BY SIMON ABBOTT

Pop and Play: Pets

Interactive questions encourage children to practice early skills, including counting, colors and shapes, and observation Playful pets jump off each page in this new interactive pop-up book. Kids favorite animal pals are waiting play the day away inside this durable board book. Popular pets like puppies, kittens, bunnies, and hamsters all spring to life with each turn of the page.

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Simon Abbott lives with his family in Suffolk, UK, and has been illustrating childrens books, toys and games for over 10 years. His favorite subjects to draw are smiley snails and funky fish. When he hasn't got a pencil in his hand, Simon likes to run, and he has completed both the London and Barcelona Marathons.


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BY SIMON ABBOTT

Pop and Play: Under the Sea

Interactive questions encourage children to practice early skills, including counting, colors and shapes, and observation Dive into the ocean and under the sea in this interactive new pop-up book featuring underwater animals and surprises. Kids will squeal with delight as the friendly dolphins, whales, fish and other sea creatures jump off each page ready to entertain and inform little readers.

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Simon Abbott lives with his family in Suffolk, UK, and has been illustrating childrens books, toys and games for over 10 years. His favorite subjects to draw are smiley snails and funky fish. When he hasn't got a pencil in his hand, Simon likes to run, and he has completed both the London and Barcelona Marathons.


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FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / TRANSPORTATION

BY ANITA GANERI, ILLUSTRATED BY TUDOR HUMPHRIES

Flip the Flaps: Things That Go!

Lift the flaps to find the answers to all your questions about things that go. Flip the Flaps is a fun way for young children to discover the answers to questions about their favorite subjects, while also flipping the flaps and spotting the scene changes. By flipping the flaps to uncover answers to questions about how and why things go, children play an active role in discovering the information that they want to know. Exciting and essential information about transportation

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vehicles like race cars, fire engines, submarines, planes,

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and trains populate the beautifully and intricately

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illustrated scenes of Flip the Flaps: Things That Go Anita Ganeri has written over 300 information books for children on subjects such as religion, geography and natural history. Her books include the Horrible Geography series, which won the Geographical Association Silver Award.

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Tudor Humphries first worked as a theater designer before

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becoming a renowned children’s illustrator. He is the illustrator of the Kingfisher Backyard Books series, including Are You an Ant?, Are You a Butterfly?, and many more.

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Newtons Book News A flip-the-flaps book that is made to pique the interest for children by asking three lively questions about a vehicle that kids most likely would like to know. . . . The answers are simple and easy to understand, along with paintings of the vehicles in question. . . . An excellent series. Booklist "Some simple questions are given surprisingly thorough answers. Perfect for light, educational browsing."


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BY DR MIKE GOLDSMITH, ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BUTLER

Flip The Flaps: Weather

Lift the flaps to find the answers to all your questions about weather. Questions are the first step to early scientific exploration. Each book in the popular Flip the Flaps series encourages children's curiosity through an engaging and interactive format filled with popular questions on flaps and answers underneath. Bonus spot-the-difference games appear under some flaps too Young explorers are encouraged to flip the flaps to find out answers about common weather phenomena like

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lightning, cloud formation, rainbows, and catastrophic

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storms. The detailed illustrations and descriptive text

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paired with the interactive flaps picture games make Flip the Flaps: Weather a unique and entertaining informational book. Dr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and

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space at Keele University, where he also obtained his PhD in

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astrophysics. He was formerly the head of Acoustics at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory and is now an author of

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non-fiction books for children. John Butler has been illustrating children’s books for 30 years. He is particularly recognized for his animal illustrations, for which he has won a number of awards in the UK and the USA.

Flip The Flaps: Farm Animals 9780753467381 $6.99 Flip The Flaps: Creepy-Crawlies 9780753467398 $6.99

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BY SUSIE BROOKS, ILLUSTRATED BY ANTHONY LEWIS

Human Body Lift-the-Flap

With lift-the-flaps and charming scene changes, this book informs and involves the youngest of readers about the wonders of the human body. A follow-up title to the highly successful Animals Around the World, Animals Under the Sea, People Around the World and Things That Go. This amazing and informative book unlocks the mysteries of anatomy and physiology and gives young children a

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rich understanding of their own bodies and how they work. The warm artwork and dynamic lift-the-flaps complement the simple text to keep kids engaged as they learn. ItÕs a dynamic learning adventure from head to toe! Susie Brooks is a freelance editor and writer who has

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written many non-fiction, novelty and picture books for

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children, including the following Lift the Flap titles: Animals Under the Sea, Dinosaurs around the World and Space. She

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lives in Edinburgh, UK. Anthony Lewis is an award-winning artist who has illustrated more than 250 children’s books worldwide. His bright, imaginative style, paying great attention to detail, produces fun, accurate illustrations that children love

Things That Go Lift-the-Flap 9780753467879 $9.99/$10.99 Can. People Around the World Lift-the-Flap 9780753465677 $12.99/$14.99 Can.

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BY EMMA DODS AND PATRICIA MACNAIR, ILLUSTRATED BY MARC ASPINALL

Wow, I Didn't Know That! Human Body Surprising Facts About the Human Body Quick, easy access to a variety of jawdropping, bite-sized facts about the human body Wow, I Didn't Know That! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes fun and interactive artwork clues that leads readers through the book and stimulate discussion. Perfect for efficient and reluctant readers alike, this lively series presented in picture-book style is certain to make readers say "Wow!"over and over again.

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The human body is a fascinating thing! Did you know that tiny creatures live in your eyelashes, sweaty feet help us run faster, and that you grow more in the spring than in the winter? Learn more amazing human body facts in this lively and fascinating book all about the human body. Every time you turn the page, you'll say Wow, I Didn't Know That! over and over again

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now also a medical journalist and broadcaster. Her work includes reporting/presenting for the BBC Radio Science unit (Radio 4 and World Service), writing as the health correspondent for BBC online health, and appearances as the medical expert on TV magazine programmes (Channel 5, London ITV and BBC1). Marc Aspinall is an exciting illustrator who has created artworks for Orange, Time Waitrose Kitchen, Easy Jet Traveller, CondĂŠ Nast Traveller and Wired Magazine.

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BY KATHRYN JEWITT

I Wonder Why Astronauts Wear Spacesuits Sticker Activity Book This Earth and space activity book makes learning even more interactive: with puzzles, stickers, and a fun chooseyour-own-adventure game! This national best-selling and innovative series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiryinteresting questions, which are answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for engaging curious readers, and delivering solid information in a way that encourages

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imaginative discussions and a creative learning environment. Blast off into an Earth and Space Adventure like no other! This thrilling and interactive voyage is filled with fantastic activities built around common questions young learners always ask about earth and space. With

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over 40 stickers and correlating activities such as fun

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games, quizzes, and puzzles, the I Wonder Why Astronauts Wear Spacesuits Sticker Activity Book will

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Praise For... PRAISE FOR I WONDER WHY SERIES: "Provides young children with an excellent starting point for exploring their universe." --Child Education "Designed to capture the imagination." --School Library Journal

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BY MOIRA BUTTERFIELD

I Wonder Why Cars Go Fast Sticker Activity Book

This activity book makes learning even more interactive: with puzzles, stickers, and a fun choose-your-own-adventure game! This national best-selling and innovative series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiryinteresting questions, which are answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for engaging curious readers, and delivering solid information in a way that encourages

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imaginative discussions and a creative learning environment. On your marks..Get set...Go! Race off to discover these exciting and innovative activities that feature all types of machines and animals that travel by land, sea, and air. Fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and games about

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different kinds of things that go are integrated throughout

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the popular I Wonder Why question and answer format. With over 40 color stickers, kids will spend hours

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learning about and figuring out where, how a... Belinda Weber is an author and editor who has written many children's books on natural history, science, history, and geography.

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JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS

BY THEA FELDMAN

Kingfisher Readers L1: Tyrannosaurus

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 1: BEGINNING TO READ Extent: 32pp, 10 to 20 words per page Text at level 1 consists of short and simple sentences,

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high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high

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degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Meet the Tyrannosaurus--the king of the dinosaurs! Often

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) , 32 pages 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Carton Quantity: 180

regarded as the most frightening dinosaur that ever

ISBN: 9780753471371

introduction to the Tyrannosaurus will inform and

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delight beginning readers. With short and simple

roamed the Earth, the T-Rex continues to intrigue children everyday. This gentle, yet thorough

sentences, easy vocabulary, phonemic regularity, eye-

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Readers MCPG (US). She is a former editorial director at Scholastic.


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APRIL 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS

BY THEA FELDMAN

Kingfisher Readers L1: Animal Colors

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 1: BEGINNING TO READ Extent: 32pp, 10 to 20 words per page Text at level 1 consists of short and simple sentences,

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high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high

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degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Discover the wide world of animals through a

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kaleidoscope of colors! These two common science

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images. The short and simple sentences, text to picture

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correlations, and glossary aid early readers as they

concepts are easily grasped through the integration of content area vocabulary, familiar animals, and colorful

navigate their way through the array of vibrant animals

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found all over our world. US series editor, Thea Feldman, is the author of over 100 children’s books, including several Clifford and Disney Readers. Additionally she has written and edited several My Readers MCPG (US). She is a former editorial director at

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BY CLAIRE LLEWELLYN

Kingfisher Readers L2: In the Rainforest

Developed with literacy experts, this level 2 reader is the perfect book for more in depth reading about the rainforest. LEVEL BEGINNING TO READ ALONE Extent: 32pp, up to 35 words per page Text at level 2 is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple.

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From poisonous plants to amazing animals, rainforests

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are full of exciting and extraordinary life. Children who

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are just starting to read alone will be able to explore and learn about this incredible ecosystem at their own pace. The easy and repetitive vocabulary, inviting format, incredible images, and simple glossary help teach and reinforce the informative scientific facts presented.

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Claire Llewellyn is a prize-winning author of nonfiction for young readers. In 1991 she was shortlisted for the prestigious

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TES Junior Information Book Award for MacDonald's Take One: Rubbish, and in 1992 she won that award for My First Book of Time. Since then she has written more than 20 children's books on a wide range of subjects. She is the author of Kingfisher's recent Saints and Angels. Claire lives in Hertford.

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FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / PEOPLE & PLACES

BY CHRIS OXLADE AND THEA FELDMAN

Kingfisher Readers L3: Firefighters

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 3 – READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP (orange) Sentences will become more varied and longer and some more formal vocabulary will be introduced. Includes glossary and index.

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This beginning chapter book introduces children to ins

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Readers L3: Firefighters educates young readers on the

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firefighters put out fires, and fire safety are all discussed

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in easy to follow chapters and side-bars perfect for

and outs of being a firefighter. Through accessible vocabulary, vivid images, and clean layouts, Kingfisher way firefighters help the community. Details such as firefighting tools, vehicles, and equiptment, how

beginning or struggling readers.

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Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of information books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, geography, sports, and hobbies. Kingfisher Readers L3: Cars 9780753469293 $3.99/$3.99 Can. Kingfisher Readers L3: Ancient Rome 9780753469040 $3.99/$3.99 Can.

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FEBRUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE

BY CLAIRE LLEWELLYN

Kingfisher Readers L4: Rivers

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 4: READING ALONE A greater variety of language and types of information than at level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced. Sentences remain clear, interesting, and unambiguous, but are slightly more complex.Guided Reading Levels: N, OThis high-

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interest nonfiction book introduces children to the

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extensive role rivers play in our world. Famous rivers

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created to utilize such a natural power source, natural

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content area vocabulary, call-out boxes, and a glossary

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young learners can comprehend, the content remains

and their different characteristics, including types of habitats that live inside of them, important inventions disasters, and the role rivers play in our ecosystem are all highlighted in this informative chapter book. With

clear, interesting and slightly more complex for

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advanced youn... Claire Llewellyn is a prize-winning author of nonfiction on a wide range of subjects for young children. In 1992, she won the TES Junior Information book award for My First Book of Time, and in 2008 she was shortlisted for the

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Royal Society Prizes for Science Books Junior Prize for Kingfisher's Ask Dr. K Fisher About Animals.


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MARCH 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / HISTORY

BY CHRIS OXLADE

Kingfisher Readers L5: Explorers

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 5 – READING FLUENTLY (yellow) At this level there will be a more sophisticated range of sentences, vocabulary and language features. Includes glossary and index.From ancient land explorations to modern day space and deep-sea expeditions, this

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nonfiction reader is filled with fascinating adventures.

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Fluent readers will learn about the success, failures, and

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and vivid photos reinforce the specialized vocabulary

hardships of history's most famous explorers and their expeditions. The glossary, index, and intricate drawings and material, making it easy for kids to navigate their way through the content.

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Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of information books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science,

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technology, geography, sports, and hobbies.


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JANUARY 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS

BY THEA FELDMAN

Kingfisher Readers L1: Tyrannosaurus

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 1: BEGINNING TO READ Extent: 32pp, 10 to 20 words per page Text at level 1 consists of short and simple sentences,

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high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high

Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals On Sale 1/7/2014

degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetition.

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Hardback / Paper over boards 32 pages 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Carton Quantity: 72

regarded as the most frightening dinosaur that ever

ISBN: 9780753471364

introduction to the Tyrannosaurus will inform and

$12.99 / $14.99 Can.

delight beginning readers. With short and simple

Meet the Tyrannosaurus--the king of the dinosaurs! Often roamed the Earth, the T-Rex continues to intrigue children everyday. This gentle, yet thorough

sentences, easy vocabulary, phonemic regularity, eye-

Also available

catching images, diagrams, and glossary this early reader is sure to catch--and hold the attention of early readers. US series editor, Thea Feldman, is the author of over 100 children’s books, including several Clifford and Disney Readers. Additionally she has written and edited several My

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Readers MCPG (US). She is a former editorial director at Scholastic.


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BY THEA FELDMAN

Kingfisher Readers L1: Animal Colors

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 1: BEGINNING TO READ Extent: 32pp, 10 to 20 words per page Text at level 1 consists of short and simple sentences,

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high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high

Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals On Sale 4/8/2014

degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetition.

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Hardback / Paper over boards 32 pages 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Carton Quantity: 72

kaleidoscope of colors! These two common science

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images. The short and simple sentences, text to picture

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correlations, and glossary aid early readers as they

Discover the wide world of animals through a concepts are easily grasped through the integration of content area vocabulary, familiar animals, and colorful

navigate their way through the array of vibrant animals

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Scholastic.


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BY CLAIRE LLEWELLYN AND THEA FELDMAN

Kingfisher Readers L2: In the Rainforest

Developed with literacy experts, this level 2 reader is the perfect book for more in depth reading about anatomy. LEVEL BEGINNING TO READ ALONE Extent: 32pp, up to 35 words per page Text at level 2 is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple.

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are full of exciting and extraordinary life. Children who

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are just starting to read alone will be able to explore and learn about this incredible ecosystem at their own pace. The easy and repetitive vocabulary, inviting format, incredible images, and simple glossary help teach and reinforce the informative scientific facts presented. Claire Llewellyn is a prize-winning author of nonfiction for young readers. In 1991 she was shortlisted for the prestigious

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TES Junior Information Book Award for MacDonald's Take One: Rubbish, and in 1992 she won that award for My First Book of Time. Since then she has written more than 20 children's books on a wide range of subjects. She is the author of Kingfisher's recent Saints and Angels. Claire lives in Hertford.

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BY CHRIS OXLADE AND THEA FELDMAN

Kingfisher Readers L3: Firefighters

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 3 – READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP (orange) Sentences will become more varied and longer and some more formal vocabulary will be introduced. Includes glossary and index.

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This beginning chapter book introduces children to ins and outs of being a firefighter. Through accessible vocabulary, vivid images, and clean layouts, Kingfisher Readers L3: Firefighters educates young readers on the way firefighters help the community. Details such as firefighting tools, vehicles, and equiptment, how firefighters put out fires, and fire safety are all discussed in easy to follow chapters and side-bars perfect for beginning or struggling readers.

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BY CLAIRE LLEWELLYN

Kingfisher Readers L4: Rivers

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 4: READING ALONE A greater variety of language and types of information than at level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced. Sentences remain clear, interesting, and unambiguous, but are slightly more complex.Guided Reading Levels: N, O

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This high-interest nonfiction book introduces children to the extensive role rivers play in our world. Famous rivers and their different characteristics, including types of habitats that live inside of them, important inventions created to utilize such a natural power source, natural disasters, and the role rivers play in our ecosystem are all highlighted in this informative chapter book. With content area vocabulary, call-out boxes, and a glossary young learners can comprehend, the content remains

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My First Book of Time, and in 2008 she was shortlisted for the Royal Society Prizes for Science Books Junior Prize for Kingfisher's Ask Dr. K Fisher About Animals.


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BY CHRIS OXLADE

Kingfisher Readers L5: Explorers

Developed with literacy experts, the fivelevel series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. LEVEL 5 – READING FLUENTLY (yellow) At this level there will be a more sophisticated range of sentences, vocabulary and language features. Includes glossary and index.

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From ancient land explorations to modern day space and

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deep-sea expeditions, this nonfiction reader is filled with

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fascinating adventures. Fluent readers will learn about the success, failures, and hardships of history's most famous explorers and their expeditions. The glossary, index, and intricate drawings and vivid photos reinforce the specialized vocabulary and material, making it easy for kids to navigate their way through the content. Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of information books

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MARCH 2014 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS

MARGARET HYNES

Picture This! Animals

The simple, fresh, clean visuals stimulate learning and engage reluctant readers Picture This! Animals is a quick, clean, no-nonsense reference book all about the animal world. Designed for the sophisticated eye of todayÕs middle schoolers, fascinating facts and important information alike about all types of animals is presented both visually and in text form. With clean, fresh illustrations and diagrams to provide extra support, Picture This! Animals covers the themes most commonly covered in this widely studied science subject-area. Topics covered include animal

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characteristics, defense, habitats, migration

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patterns, food webs, adaptation, birth and

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for every classroom, library, and home bookshelf

ISBN: 9780753468876

years. She has written a number of children’s titles on topics

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including English vocabulary, history, science, geography,

growth, and conservation. Broken down into easily digestible, bite-sized sections, this book is a must have

Margaret Hynes has worked in publishing for around 15

poverty and population. Margaret has also edited an array of

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BY DAVID BURNIE

Navigators: Mammals

Come along on a journey through an amazing array of habitats from the top to the bottom of the globe to examine mammals' incredible diversity and adaptation for survival. Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.

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Mammals live on every continent, and in every environment on Earth. Take a journey that spans the globe, and examines mammals' incredible diversity and adaptation for survival. Join a pack of wolves on their chase for prey across a wintry landscape, glide through an underwater kelp forest with otters and sea lions, and shrink down into the miniature underground world of burrowing rodents. Special features and links throughout the book draw connections to related media for further

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many award-winning books and multimedia titles, and has acted as a consultant and scriptwriter for many natural history programmes. He is an avid birdwatcher, botanist and bughunter. .

Praise For... PRAISE for Navigators Technology: This title . . . could help foster a passion for exploring the ever-expanding limits of technology potential. -Booklist PRAISE for Navigators Animals: this title presents an all-encompassing look at wildlife,

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BY PETER CHRISP

Navigators: Pirates

Readers take to the seas and journey back in time to meet some of history's most terrifying characters in this visuallyexciting reference. Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.

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If it's action and adventure you're looking for--you've grabbed the right book, matey! Take to the seas to meet some of history's most terrifying characters in this exciting reference book. From the earliest records when

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Cilician pirates kidnapped Julius Caesar, to the 17th-

ISBN: 9780753471319

Blackbeard. Along the way, readers will explore a pirate

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ship, meet some terrifying female pirates and learn about

century buccaneer who cut out his victim's heart, and the infamous exploits of the most fearsome pirate-

modern piracy. Links and features throughout the book

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London theatre. .

Praise For... PRAISE for Navigators Technology: This title . . . could help foster a passion for exploring the ever-expanding limits of technology potential. -Booklist PRAISE for Navigators Animals: this title presents an all-encompassing look at wildlife, from defensive behavior and habitats to birthing and hunting. . . . [B]udding zoologists will find a wealth of fascinating facts amidst the photographs, illustrations, and sidebars.-Horn Book

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Preschool Ages 2-5 • Grades Prek-1 ALL ABOARD BOARD BOOKS

BB 61⁄2 X 61⁄2 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK 12 pp.

Delight and inform the earlist of “readers” with these bright and adorable board books featuring animals, activities, and adventures.

At the Zoo

Busy Bugs

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978-0-7534-5678-1 $4.95 ($4.95 CAN)

Vamos a la piscina / At the Pool

Mi Primas Palabras / First Words

Vamos al parque / In the Park

Vamos al zoo / At the Zoo

978-0-7534-5813-6 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN)

Vamos a la playa / At the Beach

978-0-7534-5810-5 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN)

Mascotas Maravillosas / Perfect Pets

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Vamos a la granja / On the Farm

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Who’s That...

The Who’s That series are sturdy board books that are perfect vehicles for interactive animal fun, as each volume focuses on a different aspect of animal behavior that can be easily acted out­—like playing, eating, moving and making noises. BB 6 x 6 14 pp Ages 3-5 Grades Prek-K $5.99 ($6.99 CAN)

Hide and Seek in the Jungle

BB 978-0-7534-6392-5 $9.99 ($11.99 CAN) 8 x 8 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK-1 12 pp.

Who’s That Jumping

Who’s That Roaring

Who’s That Eating?

Who’s That Playing?

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LIFT AND EXPLORE

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These chunky, durable board books encourage kids to interact with the simple, friendly, and lively text time and time again. Each book focuses on a single topic kids love such as dinosaurs, oceans, animals, and rainforests. BB 10 x 5 16pp. Ages 4 to 6 Grades P -1 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

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Lift and Explore: Oceans

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Preschool Ages 2-5 • Grades Prek-1

LIFT THE FLAPS

BB 8 X 10 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK-1 16 pp.

Fun, informative lift-the-flap board books with lively and charming illustrations. More than 50 chunky flaps reveal extra, exciting information for a variety of kid-interested topics.

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Human Body Lift-the-Flap

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Space Lift-the-Flap

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Things That Go Lift-the-Flap

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BASHER BOARD BOOKS

BB 6 x 6 Ages Birth-4 Grades PreK 20 pp. $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

Join BoBo as he introduces toddlers to important early childhood concepts and big ideas in Basher’s quirky and signature style.

Go! Go! Bobo Colors

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Go! Go! Bobo Shapes

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Go! Go! Bobo Time

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ANIMAL BABIES

BB 61⁄2 x 61⁄2 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK 24 pp. $6.95 ($7.99 CAN)

Children will love learning and looking at different animal babies from diferent places in these vibrant board books filled with real-life photos.

Animal Babies Around the House

Animal Babies in Deserts

Animal Babies in Grasslands

Animal Babies in Polar Lands

Animal Babies in Ponds and Rivers

Animal Babies in Rain Forests

Animal Babies in Seas

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Preschool Ages 2-5 • Grades Prek-1 FIRST BOOKS

With bright illustrations, these picture books are an ideal introduction to early concepts and reading readiness. Ages Birth-5 Grades PreK-K 48 pp.

My First French Book

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My First Spanish Book

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Baby Animals

With playful text, and beautiful close-up photography that features baby animals in their natural habitats, this series is an accessible introduction to a wide range of animals and environments. BB 6 x 6 14 pp. Ages Birth-6 Grades PreK-Up $5.99 ($5.99 CAN)

Baby Animals: At Night

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Baby Animals: In Grasslands

Baby Animals: In the Forest

Baby Animals: In the Jungle

Baby Animals: In the Snow

Baby Animals: In the Wild

Baby Animals: On the Farm

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Baby Animals: In the Sea

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Seek & Peek

BB 81⁄2 x 95⁄8 8pp. • Ages 3 - 5 Grades PreK-K • $8.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Each title in these cleverly constructed circular board books features one popular animal group that children can peek at with a simple lift of a flap. The circular design allows readers to easily seek out which animal to read about in whatever order they want.

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Dinosaurs

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Preschool Ages 2-5 • Grades Prek-1 AMAZING MACHINES

These picture books are perfect for any preschooler who loves machines. From airplanes to rockets to tractors, these critically acclaimed picture books are full of fun rhyming text, bright artwork, and wacky animal characters that will engage and delight young children as they learn about machines. Ages 3-5 Grades PreK-K 24 pp.

Amazing Airplanes

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Roaring Rockets

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Busy Boats

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Cool Cars

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Dazzling Diggers

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Flashing Fire Engines

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Tough Trucks

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Tremendous Tractors

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Amazing Machines Truckload of Fun

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Basher 123

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Preschool Ages 2-5 • Grades Prek-1 FLIP THE FLAPS

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On the Farm

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Wild Alphabet

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Weird Bugs

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Weird Ocean

Novelty POB 978-0-7534-6462-5 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN) 9 x 73⁄4 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 14 pp.

3D theater pop-ups

3D Theater combines the most interesting research, the most amazing environments, and the latest paper engineering to create a one-of-a-kind nonfiction experience that literally pops in three dimensions. 95⁄8 x 10 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 20 pp. $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Dinosaurs

978-0-7534-6890-6

Ocean

978-0-7534-6466-3

Rainforest

978-0-7534-6467-0

Wild Animals

978-0-7534-6889-0

backyard books

Children will learn about all kinds of backyard bugs and spiders in these nonfiction picture books. These accessible, fully illustrated books are perfect for reading aloud. Young readers will learn how they would experience life if they were one of these backyard creatures. PB 81⁄4 x 81⁄4 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp.

Are You an Ant?

Are You a Bee?

Are You a Butterfly?

Are You a Dragonfly?

Are You a Grasshopper?

Are You a Ladybug?

Are You a Snail?

Are You a Spider?

978-0-7534-5803-7 $5.99 ($7.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5806-8 $6.99 ($6.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5804-4 $5.99 ($7.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5603-3 $6.99 ($6.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5608-8 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5604-0 $6.99 ($6.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5805-1 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5609-5 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 the best book of...

The “Best Books of…” series are great introductions to the subjects children want to learn more about. With age-appropriate writing, solid information, and an affordable and portable format, these nonfiction books are the perfect resource for kids who want to learn about the world around them. Ages 5-8 Grade K-3 32 pp.

The Best Book of Ballet

PB 978-0-7534-6091-7 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 91⁄8 x 105⁄8

PB 978-0-7534-5901-0 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 73⁄8 x 81⁄2

The Best Book of Dinosaurs

PB 978-0-7534-5872-3 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 73⁄8 x 81⁄2

The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals

The Best Book of Nighttime Animals

The Best Book of Pirates

The Best Book of Spaceships

The Best Book of Trains

The Best Book of Weather

PB 978-0-7534-6081-8 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 73⁄8 x 81⁄2

POB 978-0-7534-5133-5 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) 91⁄8 x 105⁄8

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The Best Book of Bugs

POB 978-0-7534-5985-0 $12.95 ($14.95 CAN) 91⁄8 x 105⁄8

PB 978-0-7534-6171-6 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 73⁄8 x 81⁄2

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PB 978-0-7534-5936-2 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 73⁄8 x 81⁄2

PB 978-0-7534-6172-3 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 73⁄8 x 81⁄2

The Best Book of Early People

POB 978-0-7534-5577-7 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) 91⁄8 x 105⁄8

The Best Book of Sharks PB 978-0-7534-5875-4 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 73⁄8 x 81⁄2

The Best Book of Endangered and Extinct Animals

POB 978-0-7534-5757-3 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) 91⁄8 x 105⁄8

The Best Book of Spaceships

PB 978-0-7534-6167-9 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 73⁄8 x 81⁄2


Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 young discoverers

This series of children’s science books are full of science facts and experiments for young researchers. Readers learn facts about the world around them, and fun science experiments reinforce and add to the information in the text. PB 92⁄5 x 81⁄10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp. $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Batteries, Bulbs, and Wires 978-0-7534-5510-4

Garbage and Recycling 978-0-7534-5503-6

The Human Body

978-0-7534-5501-2

Pollution and Waste

Weather and Climate

978-0-7534-5505-0

978-0-7534-5509-8

discover science

This essential series of science books makes science concepts accessible—capturing children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and much more. 77⁄8 x 101⁄4 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 56 pp. PB $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB $9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Animal Disguises

Animal Homes

Apes and Monkeys

Birds

Deserts

Light and Sound

Maps and Mapping

Materials

Mountains

Oceans and Seas

Polar Lands

Robots

Rocks and Fossils

Senses

Solar System

Whales and Dolphins

Weather

PB 978-0-7534-6719-0

PB 978-0-7534-6718-3 POB 978-0-7534-6450-2

POB 978-0-7534-6606-3

POB 978-0-7534-6775-6

POB 978-0-7534-6781-7

PB 978-0-7534-6720-6

PB 978-0-7534-6778-7

POB 978-0-7534-6835-7

PB 978-0-7534-6715-2 POB 978-0-7534-6447-2

POB 978-0-7534-6777-0

PB 978-0-7534-6776-3 POB 978-0-7534-6602-5

PB 978-0-7534-6716-9 POB 978-0-7534-6448-9

POB 978-0-7534-6836-4

POB 978-0-7534-6833-3

POB 978-0-7534-6779-4

POB 978-0-7534-6607-0

POB 978-0-7534-6834-0

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3

Visit: www.iwonderwhybooks.com for videos, a sneak peek inside the books and more.

I WONDER WHY

This highly popular and long-running series explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 9 x 11 POB $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 91⁄4 x 111⁄4

NEW!!!

I Wonder Why Animals Are Amazing Sticker Activity Book

I Wonder Why Astronauts Wear Spacesuits Sticker Activity Book

I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps

I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags

I Wonder Why The Dinosaurs Died Out

I Wonder Why Dinosaurs Ruled Sticker Activity Book

978-0-7534-6830-2 24pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6793-0 POB 978-0-7534-6792-3

PB 978-0-7534-7140-1 24pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6953-8 POB 978-0-7534-6968-2

PB 978-0-7534-6701-5

978-0-7534-6806-7 24pp.

I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches

I Wonder Why Leaves Change Color

PB 978-0-7534-6697-1

I Wonder Why Mountains Have Snow on Top

I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built

I Wonder Why Romans Wore Togas

I Wonder Why The Sahara is Cold at Night

PB 978-0-7534-6528-8

PB 978-0-7534-6527-1

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PB 978-0-7534-6795-4 POB 978-0-7534-6794-7

PB 978-0-7534-6699-5

PB 978-0-7534-6797-8 POB 978-0-7534-6796-1

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I Wonder Why Cars Go Fast Sticker Activity Book

I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean

I Wonder Why Greeks Built Temples

I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes

I Wonder Why I Sleep

I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly

I Wonder Why Pirates Wore Earrings

I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings

PB 978-0-7534-7141-8 24pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6705-3

PB 978-0-7534-6530-1

PB 978-0-7534-6707-7

PB 978-0-7534-6526-4

PB 978-0-7534-6791-6 POB 978-0-7534-6790-9

PB 978-0-7534-6952-1 POB 978-0-7534-6967-5

PB 978-0-7534-6525-7

PB 978-0-7534-6703-9


Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3

I WONDER WHY (continued)

Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 9 x 11 POB $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 91⁄4 x 111⁄4

I Wonder Why The Sea Is Salty

I Wonder Why Soap Makes Bubbles

I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin

I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs

I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops

I Wonder Why The Sun Rises

I Wonder Why There is a Hole in the Sky

I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns

I Wonder Why The Wind Blows

PB 978-0-7534-6521-9

PB 978-0-7534-6935-4 POB 978-0-7534-6965-1

PB 978-0-7534-6936-1 POB 978-0-7534-6966-8

PB 978-0-7534-6529-5

PB 978-0-7534-6531-8

PB 978-0-7534-6799-2 POB 978-0-7534-6798-5

PB 978-0-7534-6524-0

PB 978-0-7534-6523-3

PB 978-0-7534-6520-2

PB 978-0-7534-6522-6

10 Great books for a great price!

I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth

PB 978-0-7534-6801-2 POB 978-0-7534-6800-5

I Wonder Why: Question Express

978-0-7534-6654-4 Ages Birth to 4 10 books $19.99 ($21.99 CAN)

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 question time

In Question Time books, children will find the answers to their questions about the world. Carefully researched to meet the needs of 5 to 8-year-olds, these books cover popular subjects in fascinating detail, with colorful illustrations and photographs. 9 x 11 Ages 5-8 Grade K-3 32 pp. PB $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB $11.95 ($13.50 CAN)

Human Body

PB 978-0-7534-5412-1

Reptiles

PB 978-0-7534-5463-3

Seashore

PB 978-0-7534-5407-7

Sharks

PB 978-0-7534-5441-1

GENERAL NONFICTION

The Great Pirate Activity Book

PB 978-1-8569-7578-0 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 11 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp.

My Book of Space

HC 978-0-7534-5399-5 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN) 9 x 107⁄10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp.

My First Ballet Book

My First Soccer Book

Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence

The Scoop on Poop

HC 978-0-7534-6783-1 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 11 Ages 5 up Grades K up 48 pp.

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HC 978-0-7534-6687-2 $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 73⁄4 x 101⁄4 Ages 7 up Grades 1 up 48 pp.

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POB 978-0-7534-6026-9 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) 87⁄10 x 111⁄10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp

My First Horse and Pony Book POB 978-0-7534-5878-5 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 109⁄10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6923-1 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6886-9 $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 73⁄4 x 101⁄4 Ages 7 up Grades 1 up 48 pp.


Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 i am reading

With large, easy-to-read type, satisfying stories by top writers and cheerful full-color pictures, The I Am Reading series helps children make the transition from picture books to chapter books. Each book includes a bookmark flap, tips for beginning readers and short, numbered chapters or two short stories. PB 6 x 9 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp.

Alligator Tails and Crocodile Cakes

978-0-7534-5853-2 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Sniffer’s Golden Nose 978-0-7534-5959-1 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Doctor Witch’s Animal Hospital

978-0-7534-5977-5 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

The Ugly Egg

978-0-7534-6284-3 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Moose and Mouse

978-0-7534-5715-3 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Watch Out, William! 978-0-7534-5960-7 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

The Princess and the Pets

THE BOOK OF . . .

Follow a crew of fun and friendly characters to discover the answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask. PB 77⁄8 x 77⁄8 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 64 pp. $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)

The Book of How?

The Book of What?

The Book of Who?

The Book of Why?

The Book of Dinosaurs 978-0-7534-6978-1

The Book of The Human Body

The Book of Animals

The Book of Space

978-0-7534-6398-7

978-0-7534-6417-5

978-0-7534-6212-6 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Yeti Spaghetti

978-0-7534-6418-2

978-0-7534-6396-3

978-0-7534-6308-6 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-7098-5

978-0-7534-6977-4

978-0-7534-7099-2

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3

KINGFISHER READERS SECTION

This is a dynamic series that hooks the interest of emerging readers with irresistible topics and guides them through five levels of increasing reading challenges as they build confidence and progress toward reading alone. Each book in the series is carefully designed with natural sounding language, visually exciting images, and a layout that makes the narrative flow naturally. 6 x 9 Ages 5 to 8 Grades K-3 POB $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) PB $3.99 ($3.99 CAN) GRL = Guided Reading Level*; GLE=Grade Level Equivalent

NEW!!!

L1: Animal Colors

PB 978-0-75347135-7 POB 978-0-75347134-0

L1: Butterflies

PB 978-0-7534-6749-7 POB 978-0-7534-6748-0 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1: Baby Animals

PB 978-0-7534-6755-8 POB 978-0-7534-6754-1 GRL: • GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1: Busy as a Bee

PB 978-0-7534-6900-2 POB 978-0-7534-6899-9 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1: Colorful Coral Reefs

PB 978-0-7534-6751-0 POB 978-0-7534-6750-3 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1:Jobs People Do

PB 978-0-7534-6845-6 POB 978-0-7534-6847-0 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

NEW!!!

L1: Season

PB 978-0-7534-6898-2 POB 978-0-7534-6897-5

L1: Snakes Alive!

L1:Tadpoles and Frogs

L1: Trains

L1: Tyrannosaurus

L2: Fur and Feathers

L2: Trucks

L2: What Animals Eat

L2: Your Body

L2: Where Animals Live

L2: Where We Live

L3: Record Breakers, The Biggest

L3: Romans

PB 978-0-7534-6844-9 POB 978-0-7534-6846-3 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7087-9 POB 978-0-7534-7086-2

PB 978-0-7534-6753-4 POB 978-0-7534-6752-7 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7137-1 POB 978-0-75347136-4

PB 978-0-7534-7089-3 POB 978-0-7534-7088-6

NEW!!!

L2: In The Rainforest

PB 978-0-7534-7144-9 POB 978-0-75347145-6

PB 978-0-7534-6960-6 POB 978-0-7534-6927-9

PB 978-0-7534-6759-6 POB 978-0-7534-6758-9 GRL: J GLE: 2 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6757-2 POB 978-0-7534-6756-5 GRL: J GLE: 2 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6878-4 POB 978-0-7534-6877-7 GRL: J GLE: 2 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6902-6 POB 978-0-7534-6901-9 GRL: J GLE: 2 32pp.

NEW!!! L3: Cars

PB 978-0-7534-6929-3 POB 978-0-7534-6961-3

L3: Creepy Crawlies

PB 978-0-7534-7091-6 POB 978-0-7534-7090-9

L3: Dinosaur World

PB 978-0-7534-6761-9 POB 978-0-7534-6760-2 GRL: K GLE: 3 32 pp.

L3: Firefighters

PB 978-0-7534-7122-7 POB 978-0-75347123-4

PB 978-0-7534-6880-7 POB 978-0-7534-6879-1 GRL: K GLE: 3 32pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6904-0 POB 978-0-7534-6903-3 GRL: K GLE 3 32pp.

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L3: Volcanoes

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PB 978-0-7534-6763-3 POB 978-0-7534-6762-6 GRL: L GLE: 3 32 pp.

L4: The Arctic & Antarctica

PB 978-0-7534-7093-0 POB 978-0-7534-7092-3

L4: Flight

PB 978-0-7534-6882-1 POB 978-0-7534-6881-4 GRL: N GLE: 4 32 pp.

L4: Human Body

PB 978-0-7534-6962-0 POB 978-0-7534-6931-6

L4: Pirates

PB 978-0-7534-6765-7 POB 978-0-7534-6764-0 GRL: 0 GLE: 4 32 pp.

L4: Rivers

PB 978-0-7534-7124-1 POB 978-0-75347125-8


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KINGFISHER READERS SECTION continued

NEW!!!

L4: Sharks

L4: Weather

L5: Ancient Egyptians

L5: Record Breakers, The Fastest

L5: Record Breakers, The Most Dangerous

L5: Space

PB 978-0-7534-6906-4 POB 978-0-7534-6905-7 GRL: N GLE: 4 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6908-8 POB 978-0-7534-6907-1 GRL: Q GLE: 4 48 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6767-1 POB 978-0-7534-6766-4 GRL: N GLE: 4 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7095-4 POB 978-0-7534-7094-7

PB 978-0-7534-6769-5 POB 978-0-7534-6768-8 GRL: Q GLE: 4 48 pp.

L5: Explorers

PB 978-0-7534-7126-5 POB 978-0-7534-7127-2

L5: Hurricanes

PB 978-0-7534-6933-0 POB 978-0-7534-6963-7

L5: Rainforests

PB 978-0-7534-6771-8 POB 978-0-7534-6770-1 GRL: P GLE: 4 48 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6884-5 POB 978-0-7534-6883-8 GRL: Q GLE: 4 48 pp.

Middle Grade Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-5 Story Collections

Aesop’s Fables

Classic Animal Stories

PB 978-0-7534-6133-4 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 80 pp.

HC 978-0-7534-6210-2 $19.95 ($21.95 CAN) 75⁄8 x 103⁄8 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 160 pp.

The Kingfisher Treasury of Jewish Stories

The Kingfisher Treasury of Princess Stories

PB 978-0-7534-5671-2 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 51⁄10 x 71⁄10 Ages 5-9 Grades K-3 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-5633-0 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN) 51⁄10 x 71⁄10 Ages 5-9 Grades K-3 32 pp.

Classic Poems to Read Aloud

The Kingfisher Book of Great Boy Stories

The Kingfisher Treasury of Spooky Stories

The Milly Molly Mandy Storybook

PB 978-0-7534-5688-0 $8.99 ($9.95 CAN) 7 x 93⁄10 Ages 5-8 Grade K-3 256 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-5634-7 $5.99 ($6.95 CAN)

HC 978-0-7534-5320-9 $19.99 ($21.99 CAN) 75⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 160 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Horse and Pony Stories PB 978-0-7534-6156-3 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 8-12

HC 978-0-7534-5332-2 $13.99 ($15.50 CAN) 5 x 73⁄8 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 224 pp.

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Middle Grade Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-5 Inside Access

Go inside the mind of a priate, and learn the secrets of sharks in these action packed and thrilling tell-alls. POB 81⁄2 x 101⁄4 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 32 pp. $9.95 ($10.95 CAN)

Pirates

978-0-7534-6061-0

Sharks

978-0-7534-6064-1

through time series

This series offers a unique journey through different periods in history. Detailed artworks tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. As they explore each scene, readers learn about the people who lived in this place, looking at their beliefs and ways of life. 91⁄2 x 12 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 48 pp.

London

HC 978-0-7534-6255-3 $16.95 ($18.95 CAN)

New York City

HC 978-0-7534-6416-8 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN)

Sport Stories

PB 51⁄4 x 71⁄2 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 144 pp. $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

Balancing Act

978-0-7534-6192-1

Olympics

PB 978-0-7534-6868-5 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) HC 978-0-7534-6710-7 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN)

Kickoff

978-0-7534-6082-5

KINGDOM SERIES

With bright photographs and fascinating facts, these nonfiction books teach kids everything they want to know about the animal kingdom. Kingdom books are full of the most up-to-date information and resources for further learning.

Weird and Wonderful

From the leading media brand for all things animal, these exciting and innovative children’s books deliver engaging, high-quality information about the animal kingdom. Come face to face with the record breakers of the animal kingdom in this lavishly illustrated new series. Each title features more than 200 of the world’s most extraordinary animals and their sometimes-bizarre behavior. POB 81⁄4 x 103⁄4 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 64 pp. $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

11 x 81⁄2 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 48 pp. PB $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB $14.99 ($17.99 CAN)

Savage Safari

POB 978-0-7534-6456-4

Show-offs

978-0-7534-6722-0

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Undersea Creatures

PB 978-0-7534-6666-7


Middle Grade Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-5 explorers series

Explorers nonfiction books are designed for readers in the early elementary grades (ages 7–10), who are beginning to exercise wider reading, research and cross-referencing skills. They can be read from page to page, or the reader can follow special “page links” to access information on related topics. Fabulous artwork scenes are followed up with photographic information spreads, which provide extra detail and background. 9 x 10 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) POB $10.99 ($12.99 CAN)

Ancient Egypt

Big Cats

Dinosaurs

Oceans and Seas

Rainforests

Reptiles

Robots

Stars and Planets

Things That Go

Weather

POB 978-0-7534-6743-5

PB 978-0-7534-7064-0

POB 978-0-7534-6744-2

POB 978-0-7534-6816-6

PB 978-0-7534-6865-4 POB 978-0-7534-6402-1

PB 978-0-7534-7063-3

PB 978-0-7534-6866-1 POB 978-0-7534-6401-4

PB 978-0-7534-7074-9

PB 978-0-7534-7073-2

PB 978-0-7534-6867-8

Whales and Dolphins

POB 978-0-7534-6815-9

Hands on Science

These giant books of projects and experiments take a hands-on approach to science concepts. 75⁄8 x 10 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 32pp. $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Hands-on Science: Electricity and Magnets

TP: 978-0-7534-6784-8

Hands-on Science: Forces and Motion

TP: 978-0-7534-6972-9

Hands-on Science: Matter and Materials

TP: 978-0-7534-6973-6

Hands-on Science: Sound and Light

TP: 978-0-7534-6974-3

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Middle Grade Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-5

life cycles

Each book in this essential children’s series reveals the life cycles of ten animals which link together to create three food chains in a particular habitat.

Desert

Forest

Grassland

Mountain

Ocean

Polar Lands

Rainforest

River

PB 978-0-7534-7075-6 POB 978-0-7534-6811-1

PB 978-0-7534-7065-7 POB 978-0-7534-6741-1

PB 978-0-7534-6895-1 POB 978-0-7534-6692-6

PB 978-0-7534-7076-3 POB 978-0-7534-6810-4

97⁄8 x 97⁄8 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) POB $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6894-4 POB 978-0-7534-6577-6

Tell Me Why...

PB 978-0-7534-6896-8 POB 978-0-7534-6691-9

Each title in the Tell Me Why . . . series delves into some of the great and quirky mysteries of everyday life, and tries to uncover them one topic at a time. By combining the world of science and scientific research with bright, dynamic artwork each book in the Tell Me Why . . . series helps young readers make sense of the baffling queries in their curious minds.

Get into Art!

9 x 105⁄8 Ages 7 up Grades 2 up 32pp.

Tell Me Why the Earth is Like a Jigsaw Puzzle

Get Into Art: Animals

Tell Me Why Elephants Have Trunks

PB 978-0-7534-7108-1 POB 978-0-7534-7084-8

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PB 978-0-7534-7066-4 POB 978-0-7534-6740-4

Introduces children to the world of art while encouraging budding artists to develop their own artistic abilities. Accomplished artists, along with some of their famous pieces and techniques are presented, then followed up with an art project reminiscent of each artists’ work or genre.

9 x 105⁄8 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 32pp. PB $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-7109-8 POB 978-0-7534-7085-5

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PB 978-0-7534-6893-7 POB 978-0-7534-6576-9

POB 978-0-7534-7058-9

Get Into Art: People

POB 978-0-7534-7059-6


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Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7

All About America

Action-packed and historically accurate, All About America covers the most important periods in the history of a burgeoning nation. With detailed reconstructions and original artwork from each period, find yourself immersed in the incredible action, as you confront the redcoats, catch gold fever, journey West, and ride the trails with your trusty lasso at your side. 77⁄8 x 101⁄4 RLB 71⁄2 x 10 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-6 32 pp. PB $9.99 ($10.99CAN) RLB $19.89. ($22.89 CAN)

American Indians

The Civil War

Colonists and Independence

A Nation of Immigrants

Cowboys and the Wild West

Explorers, Trappers, and Pioneers

Gold Rush and Riches

The Industrial Revolution

Stagecoaches and Railroads

Wagon Trains and Settlers

PB 978-0-7534-6517-2

PB 978-0-7534-6515-8 RLB 978-0-7534-6695-7

PB 978-0-7534-6514-1

PB 978-0-7534-6512-7

PB 978-0-7534-6513-4

PB 978-0-7534-6670-4 RLB 978-0-7534-6712-1

PB 978-0-7534-6671-1 RLB 978-0-7534-6713-8

PB 978-0-7534-6516-5 RLB 978-0-7534-6696-4

PB 978-0-7534-6510-3

PB 978-0-7534-6511-0

PICTURE THIS!

Picture This! is a series of reference books that engages the interests of a generation of visually sophisticated children and general readers. The purely graphic approach provides a clear and concise overview to further investigation and cross-referencing. POB 10 x 75⁄8 Ages 8-13 Grades 3-8 64pp. $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

NEW!!! Picture This! Animals 978-0-7534-6887-6

Picture This! Human Body 978-0-7534-6888-3

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Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 NEW YORK TIMES BOOKS

These nonfiction books for children and teens, written by New York Times reporters, explore a range of fascinating subjects.

Tree Shaker

HC 978-0-7534-5992-8 $17.95 ($19.95 CAN) 53⁄4 x 81⁄2 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up

When the Wall Came Down

PB 978-0-7534-6153-2 $10.95 ($11.95 CAN) 71⁄2 x 91⁄2 Ages 12 up Grades 7 up

When the Wall Came Down

HC 978-0-7534-5994-2 $15.95 ($17.95 CAN) 71⁄2 x 91⁄2 Ages 12 up Grades 7 up

TEN PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD SERIES

Featuring graphic style artwork, charismatic in-depth biographies of pioneering figures, fast paced storytelling, and “Life Links” between entries that reveal surprising and often overlooked chains of influence, this series give readers a real sense of the way history is built, one person at a time. HC 9 x 107⁄8 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 64 pp.

Ten Explorers Who Changed the World

978-0-7534-6103-7 $14.99 ($16.95 CAN)

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Ten Inventors Who Changed the World

978-0-7534-6259-1 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN)

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Ten Kings and Queens Who Changed the World 978-0-7534-6252-2 $14.95 ($16.95 CAN)

Ten Leaders Who Changed the World

978-0-7534-6104-4 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN)


Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 GENERAL NONFICTION

1000 Questions and Answers

The Alien Hunter’s Handbook

Dinomummy

PB 978-0-7534-6885-2 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN) 47⁄8 x 81⁄4 Ages 9 up Grades 4 up 112 pp.

Atlantis: The Search for the Lost City

POB 978-0-7534-6680-3 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN) 93⁄4 x 83⁄4 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 48 pp.

The Great Global Puzzle Challenge with Google Earth™

Human Body Factory

Nature Got There First

Peter Kent’s City Across Time

Think Again!

Titanic: The Search for the Lost Fugitives

HC 978-0-7534-5541-8 $19.99 ($21.99 CAN) 97⁄10 x 11 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 320 pp.

POB 978-0-7534-6721-3 $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 117⁄10 x 101⁄5 Ages 8 up Grades 2 up 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7106-7 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7069-5 $18.99 ($20.99 CAN) 94⁄9 x 11 2/9 Ages 8-13 Grades 2-7 160pp.

Who Am I?

POB 978-0-7534-6711-4 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN) 9 x 105⁄6 Ages 9 up Grades 3 up 96 pp.

HC 978-0-7534-6808-1 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN) 9 x 11 Ages 7up Grades 2 up 48 pp.

POB 978-0-7534-6672-8 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN) 83⁄4 x 95⁄6 Ages 8 up Grades 2 up 48 pp

HC 978-0-7534-6410-6 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN) 93⁄4 x 11 Ages 10 up Grades 10 up 64 pp.

Universe

HC 978-0-7534-6878-0 $17.99 ($19.99) 94⁄9 x 112⁄9 Ages 8 up Grades 3 up 48 pp.

POB 978-0-7534-6047-4 $18.99 ($19.99 CAN) 91⁄10 x 101⁄10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Escape: A Surviver’s Guide

PB 978-0-7534-6874-6 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN) 47⁄8 x 81⁄4 Ages 8 up Grades 3 up 112 pp.

Questions and Answers: Planet Earth

HC 978-0-7534-6400-7 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN) 8 x 10 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 48 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-5372-8 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 91⁄10 x 104⁄5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 40 pp.

Versus: Warriors

We’ve Got Your Number

POB 978-0-7534-1916-8 $19.99 ($25.50 CAN) 11 x 9 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up 64 pp.

POB 978-0-7534-70725 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN) 9 x 11 Ages 10-13 Grades 4-8 96 pp.

The World of Pirates

PB 978-0-7534-5786-3 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

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Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 sports-non fiction

Ages 9-12 Grades 4-6 32 pp.

Basketball

HC 978-0-7534-6872-2 $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 8 up Grades 3 up 64 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills

HC 978-0-7534-6873-9 $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 8 up Grades 3 up 64 pp.

The Essential Guide for Young Golfers

HC 978-0-7534-6399-4 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-6809-8 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Soccer, The Ultimate Guide to the Beautiful Game

PB 978-0-7534-5752-8 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 103⁄4 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 96 pp.

Horse and Pony Care

PB 978-0-7534-5744-3 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) 82⁄5 x 107⁄10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Soccer Skills

POB 978-0-7534-5932-4 $4.95 ($5.95 CAN) 7 x 81⁄2 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 48 pp.

LEGENDARY JOURNEYS

From mountain climbing to historic treks, from sea voyages to flight, the Epic Adventure books tell the story of people who dared to go where no one had gone before. These beautiful nonfiction books will thrill young readers while also teaching some fascinating exploration history. POB 81⁄3 x 117⁄10 Ages 8 up Grades 3 up 32 pp.

Legendary Journeys: Trains POB 978-0-7534-6465-6 $19.99 ($23.99 CAN)

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Legendary Journeys: Ships POB 978-0-7534-6681-0 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN)

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Legendary Journeys: Space POB 978-0-7534-6848-7 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN)

Horse and Pony Factfile

HC 978-0-7534-6039-9 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) 62⁄5 x 77⁄10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 224 pp.


Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 Navigators

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular nonfiction series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and art, and web links and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.

Download FREE educator’s guides at www.kingfisherbooks.com

97⁄8 x 11 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 48 pp. PB $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Greece

Ancient Rome

Animals

Dinosaurs

Extreme Weather

PB 978-0-7534-6683-4

Mammals

Oceans & Seas

Pirates

Stars & Planets

Technology

PB 978-0-7534-6937-8 POB 978-0-7534-6429-8

PB 978-0-7534-6955-2 POB 978-0-7534-6579-0

PB 978-0-7534-6954-5

PB 978-0-7534-7130-2

Human Body

Planet Earth

PB 978-0-7534-6745-9 POB 978-0-7534-6289-8 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6842-5 POB 978-0-7534-6288-1

Rainforest

PB 978-0-7534-6938-5

PB 978-0-7534-6682-7

PB 978-0-7534-6746-6

PB 978-0-7534-6863-0 POB 978-0-7534-6415-1

PB 978-0-7534-6862-3 POB 978-0-7534-6414-4

PB 978-0-7534-7131-9

PB 978-0-7534-6841-8 POB 978-0-7534-6307-9

Really, Really Big Questions

Prepare to exercise your mind as you investigate these big ideas and more in these books on philosophy, science and religion. Cool illustrations, brainteasers, and quirky quotations add to the simple and fun question-and-answer format, introducing readers to life’s important questions. Expand your knowledge and let your mind spin! POB 9 x 10 Ages 9-1 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Really, Really Big Questions

PB 978-0-7534-6500-4 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6309-3 $16.99 ($21.99 CAN)

Really, Really Big Questions About Me and My Body

POB 978-0-7534-6892-0 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN)

Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time

PB 978-0-7534-6747-3 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

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Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 kingfisher knowledge

Packed with facts and full-color photographs, Kingfisher Knowledge books are excellent introductions to fascinating subjects. 9 x 107⁄8 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 64 pp.

Animal Giants

Dangerous Creatures

Dangerous Creatures

Dinosaurs

Endangered Planet

Forensics

Genes & DNA

Genes and DNA

The Middle East

Mummies

Natural Disasters

Sharks

Sharks

Wonders of the World

PB 978-0-7534-6157-0 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6121-1 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN)

POB 978-0-7534-6194-5 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

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PB 978-0-7534-6120-4 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN)

POB 978-0-7534-5621-7 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

POB 978-0-7534-5622-4 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6313-0 $8.99 ($11.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6486-1 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

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PB 978-0-7534-6406-9 $8.99 ($10.99 CAN)

POB 978-0-7534-5623-1 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6160-0 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

TP 978-0-7534-6237-9 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

POB 978-0-7534-5862-4 $12.99 ($14.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6405-2 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN)


Fiction Favorites

Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 gifted series by marilyn kaye

In this young adults fantasy series, Meadowbrook Middle School is an ordinary school with ordinary students —except for the Nine. These students look like the others, but they’re not. You could call it a skill, a talent or a disadvantage, but each of these students is unique—they’re gifted.

fiction-kingfisher epics

PB 73⁄5 x 51⁄10 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9

PB 51⁄8 x 73⁄4 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9

Out of Sight, Out of Mind #1

Better Late Than Never #2

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow #3

Finders Keepers #4

Now You See Me #5

Speak No Evil #6

Gifted Volume 1: Amanda, Jenna, Emily

Gifted Volume 2: Ken, Tracey, Carter

978-0-7534-6283-6 $7.99 ($10.25 CAN) 240 pp.

978-0-7534-3046-0 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 256 pp.

978-0-7534-6300-0 $7.99 ($10.25 CAN) 224 pp.

978-0-7534-6564-6 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 256 pp.

978-0-7534-6310-9 $7.99 ($10.25 CAN) 224 pp.

978-0-7534-6788-6 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN) 688 pp.

978-0-7534-1953-3 $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) 240 pp.

978-0-7534-6789-3 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN) 688 pp.

The Iliad

978-0-7534-5722-1 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 168 pp.

The Odyssey

978-0-7534-5723-8 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 176 pp.

legends series by anthony horowitz

From the pen of master storyteller Anthony Horowitz comes a new series of myths and legends from around the world, retold in a contemporary voice, and illustrated with bold, graphic artwork. Packed with Horowitz’s signature action, humor, and suspense, these collections feel fresh, modern, and perfect for today’s fast-moving audience. 51⁄8 x 73⁄4 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 160 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) POB $9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Battles and Quests

PB 978-0-7534-6632-2 POB 978-0-7534-1937-3

Beasts and Monsters

PB 978-0-7534-6631-5 POB 978-0-7534-1936-6

Death and the Underworld

PB 978-0-7534-1938-0

Heroes and Villains

PB 978-0-7434-1939-7

Tricks and Transformations

POB 978-0-7534-6545-5

The Wrath of the Gods

POB 978-0-7534-6544-8

the fire thief by terry deary

This series based on classical mythology hilariously reimagines the myth of Prometheus. To escape the gods’ revenge, Prometheus travels through time to Eden City in the 18th and 19th century. Ages 10 up Grades 5 up

The Fire Thief

PB 978-0-7534-6118-1 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 49⁄10 x 64⁄5 246 pp.

The Fire Thief

POB 978-0-7534-5818-1 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN) 71⁄10 x 51⁄10 246 pp.

Flight of the Fire Thief

PB 978-0-7534-6169-3 $6.99 (7.99 CAN) 49⁄10 x 64⁄5 224 pp.

The Fire Thief Fights Back PB 978-0-7534-6213-3 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 49⁄10 x 64⁄5 224 pp.

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Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 Put the fun in learning fundamental concepts and skills with critically acclaimed Basher Basics books.

Basher basics

BASHER HISTORY

7 x 7 Ages 8 up Grades 3 up 64 pp.

Creative Writing

Dinosaurs: The Bare Bones

PB 978-0-7534-7055-8 $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7054-1 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6824-1 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6823-4 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Math: A Book You Can Count On

Music: Hitting the Right Note

Space Exploration It is Rocket Science

Weather: Whipping up a Storm

PB 978-0-7534-6419-9 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-7165-4 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7164-7 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6595-0 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Ages 10 up Grades 5 up 112 pages

Grammar: The Bill of Writes

PB 978-0-7534-6596-7 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Punctuation: The Write Stuff

PB 978-0-7534-6420-5 $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6826-5 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6825-8 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

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Visit Basher Laboratory to download activity pages, quizzes, games and more at www.basherbooks.com

Basher History: US Presidents PB 978-0-7534-6924-8 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6964-4 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)


Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7

Basher Science

This is Simon Basher’s one-of-a kind visual science series. With quirky, unforgettable illustrations and smart, cool characters, this series brings big ideas down to earth—and makes learning completely fun! 7 x 7 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up 128 pp.

Algebra & Geometry: Anything But Square!

Astronomy: Out of This World!

Biology: Life As We Know It!

Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction!

Extreme Biology

Human Body: A Book With Guts!

Oceans: Making Waves

The Periodic Table: Elements With Style!

Physics: Why Matter Matters

Planet Earth: What Planet Are You On?

PB 978-0-7534-6597-4 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6627-8 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6501-1 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6628-5 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6290-4 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6617-9 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6822-7 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6821-0 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6253-9 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6622-3 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6085-6 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6613-1 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6413-7 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6615-5 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6214-0 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6612-4 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-7050-3 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7051-0 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6412-0 $8.99 ($10.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6616-2 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Core Science Library

3 book boxed set PB 978-0-7534-6652-0 $26.97 ($29.97 CAN)

Extreme Physics

PB 978-0-7534-6956-9 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6969-9 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book!

PB 978-0-7534-6314-7 $8.99 ($11.50 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6614-8 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Technology: A Byte-Sized World!

PB 978-0-7534-6820-3 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6819-7 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Earth Science Library

3 book boxed set PB 978-0-7534-6959-0 $26.97 ($29.97 CAN)

Sticker Book

PB 978-0-7534-6828-9 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

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Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 games and pasttimes

Brain Busters

PB 978-0-7534-6408-3 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) 73⁄4 x 52⁄9 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 144 pp

Creative Creatures

POB 978-0-7534-6947-7 $15.99 ($18.50 CAN) 9 x 101⁄4 Ages 8-up Grades 3-up 48 pp.

fiction & Poetry collections

51⁄4 x 71⁄2 Grades 4-9 Ages 9-14

The Kingfisher Book of Children’s Poetry

HC 978-1-8569-7909-2 256 pp

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PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

HC $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Out of This World: Science Fiction

PB 978-0-7534-6246-1 272 pp.

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She’s All That! Poems About Girls

HC 978-0-7534-5852-5 128 pp.


Upper Elementary and Middle School Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 sidesplitters

There are hundreds of fantastically funny jokes in these hilarious books for kids. Be warned—so many great jokes and pictures squished into each book carry the potential risk of side-splitting laughter! PB 57⁄8 x 81⁄4 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 64 pp. (unless noted)

Belly Laughs

Boo!

Fantastically Funny Stories

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Hee! Hee! Hee!

A Joke a Day

Knock Knock!

Seriously Silly School Jokes

Unforgettable Elephant Jokes

Yuck! The Grossest Joke Book Ever!

978-0-7534-6207-2 $3.99 ($4.50 CAN)

978-0-7534-6128-0 $5.99 ($6.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6594-3 $4.99 ($4.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5707-8 $4.99 ($4.50 CAN)

978-0-7534-5876-1 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN) 64 pp.

978-0-7534-5725-2 $3.95 ($4.50 CAN)

978-0-7534-6003-0 $5.99 ($6.95 CAN) 92 pp.

978-0-7534-5706-1 $4.99 ($4.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5708-5 $4.99 ($4.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5709-2 $4.99 ($4.99 CAN)

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Reference • All Ages and Grades atlases

Over 50 sticker activities inside!

The Kingfisher Atlas of World History

Animal Sticker Atlas

HC 978-0-7534-6388-8 $24.99 ($29.99 CAN) 93⁄8 x 12 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 196 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6444-1 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN) 83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-2 32 pp.

Dinosaur Sticker Atlas

PB 978-0-7534-6443-4 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN) 83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-2 32 pp.

kingfisher first references

Ages 5-8 Grades K-3

The Kingfisher First Picture Atlas

PB 978-0-7534-5941-6 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-5848-8 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) 93⁄5 x 121⁄10 48 pp.

The Kingfisher First Dictionary

PB 978-0-7534-6585-1 $10.99 ($12.99 CAN) 82⁄5 x 107⁄10 176 pp.

The Kingfisher First Thesaurus

PB 978-0-7534-6586-8 $10.99 ($12.99 CAN) 83⁄10 x 107⁄10 144 pp.

The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals

PB 978-0-7534-6588-2 $10.99 ($12.99 CAN) 83⁄10 x 107⁄10 144 pp.

bibles and bible references

The Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated Bible HC 978-0-7534-5905-8 $14.95 ($16.95 CAN) 7 x 84⁄5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 256 pp.

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La Biblia illustrada para Niños

HC 978-0-7534-6490-8 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN) 7 x 9 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 256 pp.

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Saints and Angels

HC 978-0-7534-5588-3 $16.99 ($21.99 CAN) 83⁄10 x 111⁄2 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up 64 pp.

The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia

PB 978-0-7534-6587-5 $10.99 ($12.99 CAN) 83⁄5 x 107⁄10 160 pp.


Reference • All Ages and Grades kingfisher encyclopedias

The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Everything

PB 978-0-7534-6813-5 $15.99 ($16.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 320 pp.

The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia, 2nd edition

HC 978-0-7534-6575-2 $39.99 ($39.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 109⁄10 Ages 9-14 Grades 5-9 488 pp.

The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia

HC 978-0-7534-6397-0 $19.99 ($23.99 CAN) 83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 164 pp.

How the World Works

HC 978-0-7534-7119-7 $17.99 ($19.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 8-13 Grades 3-7 160 pp

The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia

HC 978-0-7534-6580-6 $27.99 ($31.99 CAN) 89⁄10 x 111⁄5 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up 320 pp.

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia

HC 978-0-7534-6805-0 $18.99 ($19.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 11 Ages 9 up Grades 4 up 160 pp.

The Kingfisher Children’s Encyclopedia, 3rd edition

The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia

The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Life

HC 978-0-7534-6814-2 $29.99 (34.99 CAN) 9 x 11 Ages 9 up Grades 4 up 480 pp.

HC 978-0-7534-6440-3 $19.99 ($23.99 CAN) PB 978-0-75346858-6 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) 83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 7-11 Grades 2-6 160 pp.

HC 978-0-7534-6891-3 $19.99 ($21.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 9 up Grades 3 up 160 pp.

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. 3rd Edition

The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia

The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition

HC 978-0-7534-6875-3 $32.99 ($36.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 9 up Grades 3 up 496 pp.

HC 978-0-7534-6485-4 $24.99 ($26.99 CAN) 87⁄10 x 109⁄10 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 224 pp.

HC 978-0-7534-6688-9 $34.99 ($39.99 CAN) 84⁄5 x 109⁄10 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 496 pp.

Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries

HC 978-0-7534-5950-8 $19.99 ($21.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-6482-3 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) 81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 144 pp.

pocket references

PB 51⁄10 x 72⁄5 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 $10.95 ($11.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Dictionary

978-0-7534-6116-7 232 pp.

The Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Thesaurus

978-0-7534-6117-4 160 pp.

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Reference • All Ages and Grades EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW REFERENCES

Kingfisher illustrated references

83⁄5 x 109⁄10 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 320 pp.

Everything You Need to Know

HC 978-0-7534-6089-4 $24.99 ($31.99 CAN)

Everything You Need to Know

PB 978-0-7534-6667-4 $15.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Everything You Need to Know About Animals

PB 978-0-7534-6975-0 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) HC 978-0-7534-6433-5 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN)

The Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated Dictionary and Thesaurus, 2nd edition

PB 978-0-7534-6939-2 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) HC 978-0-7534-6469-4 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN) 111⁄10 x 84⁄5 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 320 pp.

Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs

HC 978-0-7534-6831-9 $18.99 ($21.99 CAN)

Everything You Need to Know About The Human Body

HC 978-0-7534-6686-5 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Everything You Need to Know About Science

PB 978-0-7534-6945-3 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) HC 978-0-7534-6302-4 $18.99 ($22.99 CAN)

World Faiths

This informative, colorful series provides essential and fascinating facts about the world’s religions. 8 x 97⁄10 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 40pp $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

World Faiths: Christianity TP: 978-0-7534-6910-1

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World Faiths: Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions TP: 978-0-7534-6912-5

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World Faiths: Islam

TP: 978-0-7534-6911-8

World Faiths: Judaism

TP: 978-0-7534-6909-5


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