Kingfisher Children's Books 2018 Catalog

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Spring 2018


KINGFISHER • MAY 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / CONCEPTS / COUNTING & NUMBERS

TONY MITTON; ANT PARKER

Amazing Machines: First Numbers

A bright and colorful counting book from the team who brought you the bestselling Amazing Machines series. Seven boats bobbing on the sea. Which boat has a sail? What else can you see? For fans of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this is a perfect way for young children to learn numbers and counting with their favorite vehicles!

MAY Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Counting & Numbers On Sale 5/8/2018 Ages 2 to 5 Board Book 22 pages 9.8 in H | 9.8 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474402 $9.99 / $12.99 Can.

Robust, easy-to-hold tabs along the top and side guide young hands to each number from 1 to 10. There are colorful scenes to explore, and questions on each page encourage children to investigate further. Tony Mitton began writing specifically for children while working as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools and libraries, mainly in the UK. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.

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KINGFISHER • MAY 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / LANGUAGE ARTS / VOCABULARY & SPELLING

TONY MITTON; ANT PARKER

Amazing Machines: First Words

A bright and colorful first words book from the team who brought you the bestselling Amazing Machines series. Here's a rocket out in space. What can you see? Stars, the Moon -- it's a very big place! For fans of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this is a perfect way for young children to learn first words with their favorite vehicles!

MAY Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Language Arts / Vocabulary & Spelling On Sale 5/8/2018 Ages 2 to 5 Board Book 22 pages 9.8 in H | 9.8 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474396 $9.99 / $12.99 Can.

Robust, easy-to-hold tabs along the top and side guide young hands to each page. Ten colorful scenes help with vocabulary, and questions on each page encourage children to investigate further. Tony Mitton began writing specifically for children while working as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools and libraries, mainly in the UK. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.

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KINGFISHER • MAY 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS / CATS

EDITORS OF KINGFISHER

It's all about... Cats and Kittens

Packed with up-to-date information, facts and stats on cats and kittens--and a great read too! Cats and Kittens tells you everything you want to know about these domestic felines. From little kittens to curious cats, you can read about how they grow up, their super senses, different breeds, how to care for them, and so much more.

MAY Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Cats On Sale 5/22/2018 Ages 5 to 9 Trade Paperback 32 pages 8 in H | 5.5 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474112

Cats and Kittens is part of a great collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Cats and Kittens by logging onto the special URL address on page 3. Cats and Kittens has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

$6.99 / $8.99 Can.

Cats and Kittens is written by a team of experienced children's

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It's all about... Wild Cats 9780753473689 $5.99/$8.50 Can. It's all about... Slithering Snakes 9780753473696 $5.99/$8.50 Can. It's all about... Exotic Egyptians 9780753472712 $5.99/$8.50 Can.

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authors and editors, working alongside subject specialists and literacy consultants.


KINGFISHER • MAY 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS / DOGS

EDITORS OF KINGFISHER

It's all about... Dogs and Puppies

Packed with up-to-date information, facts and stats on dogs and puppies--and a great read too! Dogs and Puppies tells you everything you want to know about our favorite four-legged friends. Read about how they grow from cute puppies to dogs, all the different breeds, what jobs they do, how to care for them, and so much more.

MAY Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Dogs On Sale 5/22/2018 Ages 5 to 9 Trade Paperback 32 pages 8 in H | 5.5 in W Carton Quantity: 0

Dogs and Puppies is part of a great collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Dogs and Puppies by logging onto the special URL address on page 3. Dogs and Puppies has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

ISBN: 9780753474105 $6.99 / $8.99 Can.

Dogs and Puppies is written by a team of experienced children's authors and editors, working alongside subject specialists and

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It's all about... Wild Cats 9780753473689 $5.99/$8.50 Can. It's all about... Slithering Snakes 9780753473696 $5.99/$8.50 Can. It's all about... Exotic Egyptians 9780753472712 $5.99/$8.50 Can.

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literacy consultants.


KINGFISHER • MAY 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS / HORSES

EDITORS OF KINGFISHER

It's all about... Horses and Foals

Packed with up-to-date information, facts and stats on horses, ponies, and foals--and a great read too! Horses and Foals tells you everything you want to know about horses, from growing up to learning about different breeds, what jobs they do, how we care for them, and so much more.

MAY Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Horses On Sale 5/22/2018 Ages 5 to 9 Trade Paperback 32 pages 8 in H | 5.5 in W Carton Quantity: 0

Horses and Foals is part of a great collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Horses and Foals by logging onto the special URL address on page 3. Horses and Foals has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

ISBN: 9780753474129 $6.99 / $8.99 Can.

Horses and Foals is written by a team of experienced children's authors and editors, working alongside subject specialists and

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It's all about... Wild Cats 9780753473689 $5.99/$8.50 Can. It's all about... Slithering Snakes 9780753473696 $5.99/$8.50 Can. It's all about... Exotic Egyptians 9780753472712 $5.99/$8.50 Can.

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literacy consultants.


KINGFISHER • JUNE 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ACTIVITY BOOKS

SUSIE BROOKS

Get into Art

A brilliant way to be inspired by art--and create your own! Get into Art is a gorgeous children's activity series, now in one bumper book, that explores a wide range of artists' work while encouraging children to develop their own skills and techniques, Get into Art is perfect for active young artists of all abilities. The book features nearly 50 artworks, superbly reproduced, with information about the work and the artist. Lift the flap to reveal an art project inspired by the work.

JUNE Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books On Sale 6/5/2018 Ages 7 to 14 Hardcover 120 pages 10 in H | 9 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474136 $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Get into Art explores a fascinating array of pictures that bring to life animals, people, places, and stories. From artists as diverse as Michelangelo, Edward Munch, Leonardo da Vinci, Henri Matisse, and many more! Each artwork is paired with an art activity for children to do themselves. Art projects are varied, intriguing and clearly explained. Susie Brooks has a first class history of art degree and has worked as an editor and writer of children's non-fiction and picture books for over ten years. She's an artist herself and sometimes runs art workshops with young children. She lives in Edinburgh, UK.

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KINGFISHER • JULY 2018 JUVENILE FICTION / TRANSPORTATION / BOATS, SHIPS & UNDERWATER CRAFT

TONY MITTON; ANT PARKER

Busy Boats

A chunky board book packed full of nautical adventures from the bestselling Amazing Machines creators Ahoy! Come aboard to learn all about boats! Busy Boats follows the animal crew as they become sailors heading out to the ocean. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: anchors, masts, motorboats, ferries, and much more!

JULY Kingfisher Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft On Sale 7/17/2018 Ages 2 to 5 Board Book 20 pages 6.3 in H | 6.3 in W Carton Quantity: 0

From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!

ISBN: 9780753474167

Tony Mitton began writing specifically for children while working

$6.99 / $8.99 Can.

as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools

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and libraries, mainly in the UK. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines

Dazzling Diggers 9780753473948 $6.99/$9.99 Can. Cool Cars 9780753473955 $6.99/$9.99 Can. Tremendous Tractors 9780753473962 $6.99/$9.99 Can.

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picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.


KINGFISHER • JULY 2018 JUVENILE FICTION / TRANSPORTATION / AVIATION

TONY MITTON; ANT PARKER

High-flying Helicopters

A chunky board book packed full of helicopter adventures from the bestselling Amazing Machines creators Buckle up to learn all about helicopters! High-Flying Helicopters follows the animal crew as they become pilots. Each page is full of the kind of detail that machine-mad kids love: rotor blades, the cockpit, air ambulances, mountain rescue, and much more!

JULY Kingfisher Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Aviation On Sale 7/17/2018 Ages 2 to 5 Board Book 20 pages 6.3 in H | 6.3 in W Carton Quantity: 0

From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!

ISBN: 9780753474181 $6.99 / $8.99 Can.

Tony Mitton began writing specifically for children while working as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works

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full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools and libraries, mainly in the UK. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC

Dazzling Diggers 9780753473948 $6.99/$9.99 Can. Cool Cars 9780753473955 $6.99/$9.99 Can. Tremendous Tractors 9780753473962 $6.99/$9.99 Can.

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Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.


KINGFISHER • JULY 2018 JUVENILE FICTION / TRANSPORTATION

TONY MITTON; ANT PARKER

Marvelous Motorcycles

A chunky board book packed full of motorcycle adventures from the bestselling Amazing Machines creators Marvelous Motorcycles follows the animal gang as they become motorcyclists cruising down the street. Join them as they learn how to ride a motorcycle and what different types of motorcycles can do. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: scooters, dirt bikes, stunt bikes, and much more!

JULY Kingfisher Juvenile Fiction / Transportation On Sale 7/17/2018 Ages 2 to 5 Board Book 20 pages 6.3 in H | 6.3 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474198

From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!

$6.99 / $8.99 Can.

Tony Mitton began writing specifically for children while working

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as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools and libraries, mainly in the UK. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books

Dazzling Diggers 9780753473948 $6.99/$9.99 Can. Cool Cars 9780753473955 $6.99/$9.99 Can. Tremendous Tractors 9780753473962 $6.99/$9.99 Can.

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such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.


KINGFISHER • JULY 2018 JUVENILE FICTION / TRANSPORTATION / BOATS, SHIPS & UNDERWATER CRAFT

TONY MITTON; ANT PARKER

Super Submarines

A chunky board book packed full of submarine adventures from the bestselling Amazing Machines creators Super Submarines follows the animal crew as they become sailors. Sink below the waves with the crew, explore the ocean depths, and learn how to navigate with sonar! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: periscopes, submersibles, deepsea creatures, and much more!

JULY Kingfisher Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft On Sale 7/17/2018 Ages 2 to 5 Board Book 20 pages 6.3 in H | 6.3 in W Carton Quantity: 0

From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!

ISBN: 9780753474174 $6.99 / $8.99 Can.

Tony Mitton began writing specifically for children while working as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works

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full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools and libraries, mainly in the UK. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC

Dazzling Diggers 9780753473948 $6.99/$9.99 Can. Cool Cars 9780753473955 $6.99/$9.99 Can. Tremendous Tractors 9780753473962 $6.99/$9.99 Can.

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Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.


KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS / HIPPOS & RHINOS

BARBARA TAYLOR

In Focus: Big Beasts

Come face to face with Earth’s biggest beasts! From the elephants and giraffes of the African savanna to the whales and sharks of the oceans, these enormous animals will amaze you! Which animal is the biggest on Earth? Where do the most big beasts live? Which big animal is the most dangerous in Africa? In Focus: Big Beasts has the answers!

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Hippos & Rhinos On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 11 Trade Paperback 64 pages 10.1 in H | 8.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474297 $12.99 / $12.99 Can.

In Focus is a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index. Barbara Taylor, an experienced author and editor of children’s books, has written more than 100 titles about science, nature and

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the human body. Her KFK Animal Giants was longlisted for the 2005 Aventis Prize for Science Junior Prize. Barbara lives in Kent, England.

In Focus: Intelligent Animals 9780753473887 $12.99/$17.99 Can. In Focus: Reptiles 9780753473757 $12.99/$17.99 Can. In Focus: Bugs 9780753473467 $12.99/$17.99 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS / HIPPOS & RHINOS

BARBARA TAYLOR

In Focus: Big Beasts

Come face to face with Earth’s biggest beasts! From the elephants and giraffes of the African savanna to the whales and sharks of the oceans, these enormous animals will amaze you! Which animal is the biggest on Earth? Where do the most big beasts live? Which big animal is the most dangerous in Africa? In Focus: Big Beasts has the answers!

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Hippos & Rhinos On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 11 Hardcover 64 pages 10.1 in H | 8.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474280 $17.99 / $17.99 Can.

In Focus is a cool, new information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index. Barbara Taylor, an experienced author and editor of children’s

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books, has written more than 100 titles about science, nature and the human body. Her KFK Animal Giants was longlisted for the 2005 Aventis Prize for Science Junior Prize. Barbara lives in Kent, England.

In Focus: Intelligent Animals 9780753473870 $17.99/$24.99 Can. In Focus: Reptiles 9780753473672 $17.99/$24.99 Can. In Focus: Bugs 9780753473450 $17.99/$24.99 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / FOSSILS

CLIVE GIFFORD

In Focus: Rocks and Fossils

Unearth some fantastic fossils and inspect unbelievable rock formations that have been around for millions of years! Ancient dinosaurs, caves, and minerals will rock your world! What is a meteorite? Why can you find seashell fossils on Mount Everest? What are gemstones made of? In Focus: Rocks and Fossils has the answers!

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Fossils On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 11 Trade Paperback 64 pages 10.1 in H | 8.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474273 $12.99 / $17.99 Can.

In Focus is a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index. Clive Gifford is an award-winning writer for children, whose first book was published at the age of 17. He has written over 80

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non-fiction books, including The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia, and The Kingfisher Book of Living Worlds. He has received commendations from the Poetry Book Society and the US Smithsonian Museum and is the winner of an educational Supplement Information Book of the Year Award and a UK Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize for Eyebenders (QED)

In Focus: Galapagos Islands 9780753473863 $12.99/$17.99 Can. In Focus: Tropical Lands 9780753473740 $12.99/$17.99 Can. In Focus: Oceans and Seas 9780753473481 $12.99/$17.99 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / FOSSILS

CLIVE GIFFORD

In Focus: Rocks and Fossils

Unearth some fantastic fossils and inspect unbelievable rock formations that have been around for millions of years! Ancient dinosaurs, caves, and minerals will rock your world! What is a meteorite? Why can you find seashell fossils on Mount Everest? What are gemstones made of? In Focus: Rocks and Fossils has the answers!

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Fossils On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 11 Hardcover 64 pages 10.1 in H | 8.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474266 $17.99 / $24.99 Can.

In Focus is a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index. Clive Gifford is an award-winning writer for children, whose first book was published at the age of 17. He has written over 80

Also available

non-fiction books, including The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia, and The Kingfisher Book of Living Worlds. He has received commendations from the Poetry Book Society and the US Smithsonian Museum and is the winner of an educational Supplement Information Book of the Year Award and a UK Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize for Eyebenders (QED)

In Focus: Galapagos Islands 9780753473856 $17.99/$24.99 Can. In Focus: Tropical Lands 9780753473665 $17.99/$24.99 Can. In Focus: Oceans and Seas 9780753473474 $17.99/$24.99 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECOSYSTEMS

SEAN CALLERY

Life Cycles: Desert

From termites and scorpions to jackals and bobcats: this ingenious yet simple series introduces children to food chains and life cycles in three of the world's driest regions.

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 10 Trade Paperback 32 pages 10.5 in H | 9.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474228

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three desert food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which desert predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Kalahari in Africa, the Australian Outback, and the Mojave Desert in the US Southwest to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack! Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

$7.99 / $10.50 Can.

Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written

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a number of information books for publishers such as HarperCollins and Which?, as well as musicals and educational articles.

Life Cycles: Grassland 9780753473801 $7.99/$11.50 Can. Life Cycles: Ocean 9780753473818 $7.99/$11.50 Can. Life Cycles: Rainforest 9780753473825 $7.99/$11.50 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECOSYSTEMS

SEAN CALLERY

Life Cycles: Desert

From termites and scorpions to jackals and bobcats: this ingenious yet simple series introduces children to food chains and life cycles in three of the world's driest regions.

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 10 Hardcover 32 pages 10.5 in H | 9.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474303

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three desert food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which desert predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Kalahari in Africa, the Australian Outback, and the Mojave Desert in the US Southwest to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack! Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

$12.99 / $16.99 Can.

Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written

Also available

a number of information books for publishers such as HarperCollins and Which?, as well as musicals and educational articles.

Life Cycles: Grassland 9780753473986 $12.99/$17.99 Can. Life Cycles: Ocean 9780753473993 $12.99/$17.99 Can. Life Cycles: Polar Lands 9780753474006 $12.99/$17.99 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECOSYSTEMS

BY SEAN CALLERY

Life Cycles: Forest

From stick insects and chameleons to red-tailed hawks and tigers: this ingenious yet simple series introduces children to food chains and life cycles in three of the world's temperate forests.

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 10 Trade Paperback 32 pages 10.5 in H | 9.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474235 $7.99 / $10.50 Can.

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Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three forest food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which forest predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the forests of southern Asia, North America, and southern Africa to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack! Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems. Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written a number of information books for publishers such as HarperCollins and Which?, as well as musicals and educational articles.

Life Cycles: Grassland 9780753473801 $7.99/$11.50 Can. Life Cycles: Ocean 9780753473818 $7.99/$11.50 Can. Life Cycles: Rainforest 9780753473825 $7.99/$11.50 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECOSYSTEMS

BY SEAN CALLERY

Life Cycles: Forest

From stick insects and chameleons to red-tailed hawks and tigers: this ingenious yet simple series introduces children to food chains and life cycles in three of the world's temperate forests.

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 10 Hardcover 32 pages 10.5 in H | 9.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474310 $12.99 / $16.99 Can.

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Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three forest food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which forest predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the forests of southern Asia, North America, and southern Africa to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack! Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems. Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written a number of information books for publishers such as HarperCollins and Which?, as well as musicals and educational articles.

Life Cycles: Grassland 9780753473986 $12.99/$17.99 Can. Life Cycles: Ocean 9780753473993 $12.99/$17.99 Can. Life Cycles: Polar Lands 9780753474006 $12.99/$17.99 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECOSYSTEMS

BY SEAN CALLERY

Life Cycles: Mountain

From woodpeckers and flying squirrels to owls and snow leopards: this ingenious yet simple series introduces children to food chains and life cycles in three of the world's highest regions.

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 10 Trade Paperback 32 pages 10.5 in H | 9.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474242 $7.99 / $10.50 Can.

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Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three mountain food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which mountain predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Andes of South America, the Rockies in North America, and the Himalayas of Asia to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack! Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems. Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written a number of information books for publishers such as HarperCollins and Which?, as well as musicals and educational articles.

Life Cycles: Grassland 9780753473801 $7.99/$11.50 Can. Life Cycles: Ocean 9780753473818 $7.99/$11.50 Can. Life Cycles: Rainforest 9780753473825 $7.99/$11.50 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECOSYSTEMS

BY SEAN CALLERY

Life Cycles: Mountain

From woodpeckers and flying squirrels to owls and snow leopards: this ingenious yet simple series introduces children to food chains and life cycles in three of the world's highest regions.

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 10 Hardcover 32 pages 10.5 in H | 9.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474327 $12.99 / $16.99 Can.

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Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three mountain food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which mountain predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Andes of South America, the Rockies in North America, and the Himalayas of Asia to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack! Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems. Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written a number of information books for publishers such as HarperCollins and Which?, as well as musicals and educational articles.

Life Cycles: Grassland 9780753473986 $12.99/$17.99 Can. Life Cycles: Ocean 9780753473993 $12.99/$17.99 Can. Life Cycles: Polar Lands 9780753474006 $12.99/$17.99 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECOSYSTEMS

BY SEAN CALLERY

Life Cycles: River

Fom catfish and pond snails to otters and grizzly bears: this ingenious yet simple series introduces children to food chains and life cycles in three global river habitats.

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 10 Trade Paperback 32 pages 10.5 in H | 9.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474259

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three river food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which river predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the rivers of North and South America, and Europe to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack! Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

$7.99 / $10.50 Can.

Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written

Also available

a number of information books for publishers such as HarperCollins and Which?, as well as musicals and educational articles.

Life Cycles: Grassland 9780753473801 $7.99/$11.50 Can. Life Cycles: Ocean 9780753473818 $7.99/$11.50 Can. Life Cycles: Rainforest 9780753473825 $7.99/$11.50 Can.

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KINGFISHER • AUGUST 2018 JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ECOSYSTEMS

BY SEAN CALLERY

Life Cycles: River

Fom catfish and pond snails to otters and grizzly bears: this ingenious yet simple series introduces children to food chains and life cycles in three global river habitats.

AUGUST Kingfisher Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems On Sale 8/7/2018 Ages 7 to 10 Hardcover 32 pages 10.5 in H | 9.1 in W Carton Quantity: 0 ISBN: 9780753474334

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three river food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which river predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the rivers of North and South America, and Europe to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack! Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

$12.99 / $16.99 Can.

Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written

Also available

a number of information books for publishers such as HarperCollins and Which?, as well as musicals and educational articles.

Life Cycles: Grassland 9780753473986 $12.99/$17.99 Can. Life Cycles: Ocean 9780753473993 $12.99/$17.99 Can. Life Cycles: Polar Lands 9780753474006 $12.99/$17.99 Can.

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Index Amazing Machines: First Numbers; Tony Mitton. . . . . . . . . . 2 Amazing Machines: First Words; Tony Mitton. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Brooks, Susie; Get into Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Busy Boats; Tony Mitton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Callery, Sean; Life Cycles: Desert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17 Callery, Sean; Life Cycles: Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19 Callery, Sean; Life Cycles: Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 Callery, Sean; Life Cycles: River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23 Editors of Kingfisher; It's all about... Cats and Kittens. . . . . . . . 4 Editors of Kingfisher; It's all about... Dogs and Puppies. . . . . . 5 Editors of Kingfisher; It's all about... Horses and Foals. . . . . . . 6 Get into Art; Susie Brooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gifford, Clive; In Focus: Rocks and Fossils. . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 High-flying Helicopters; Tony Mitton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 In Focus: Big Beasts; Steve Parker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 In Focus: Rocks and Fossils; Clive Gifford. . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 It's all about... Cats and Kittens; Editors of Kingfisher. . . . . . 4 It's all about... Dogs and Puppies; Editors of Kingfisher. . . . 5 It's all about... Horses and Foals; Editors of Kingfisher. . . . . 6 Life Cycles: Desert; Sean Callery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17 Life Cycles: Forest; Sean Callery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19 Life Cycles: Mountain; Sean Callery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 Life Cycles: River; Sean Callery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23 Marvelous Motorcycles; Tony Mitton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mitton, Tony; Amazing Machines: First Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mitton, Tony; Amazing Machines: First Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Mitton, Tony; Busy Boats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mitton, Tony; High-flying Helicopters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mitton, Tony; Marvelous Motorcycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mitton, Tony; Super Submarines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Parker, Steve; In Focus: Big Beasts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 Super Submarines; Tony Mitton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11


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2018

CHILDREN’S BOOKS CATALOG

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Preschool Ages 2-5 • Grades Prek-1 ANIMAL BABIES

NEW!

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

BILINGUAL BOOKS Children will love learning simple Spanish vocabulary in these brightly colored board books illustrated by Mandy Stanley. Also available in a shrinkwrapped 6-book slipcase.

BB • 61⁄2 x 61⁄2 • Ages 2-5 • Grades PreK • 24 pp • $6.99 ($10.50 CAN)

BB • 5 x 5 • Ages 2-5 • Grades PreK • 10 pp • $4.99 ($6.50 CAN)

At the Beach

At the Zoo

BB 978-0-7534-7446-4

BB 978-0-7534-7450-1

First Words

At the Park

BB 978-0-7534-7464-8

BB 978-0-7534-7449-5

Animal Babies Around the House

Animal Babies in Deserts

BB 978-0-7534-5840-2

BB 978-0-7534-5942-3

Animal Babies in Ponds and Rivers

Animal Babies in Rain Forests

BB 978-0-7534-6059-7

BB 978-0-7534-6060-3

Animal Babies in Seas

Animal Babies in Towns and Cities

BB 978-0-7534-5945-4

On the Farm

On the Move

BB 978-0-7534-7447-1

BB 978-0-7534-7448-8

BB 978-0-7534-5841-9

Animal Babies on Mountains BB 978-0-7534-5839-6

My First English-Spanish Library 9 x 11 • 500 pp. • Ages 7+ 978-0-7534-7467-9

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 • Ages Birth-6 • Grades PreK-Up • 14 pp. • $5.99 ($7.99 CAN)

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My First French Book

My First Spanish Book

PB 978-0-7534-7440-0 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN) 7 4 ⁄5 x 10 3 ⁄5 • Ages Birth-5 Grades PreK-K • 48 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7445-7 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN) 7 4 ⁄5 x 10 3 ⁄5 • Ages Birth-5 Grades PreK-K • 48 pp.

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Baby Animals: In the Forest

Baby Animals: In the Jungle

Baby Animals: In the Sea

BB 978-0-7534-6566-0

BB 978-0-7534-6491-5

BB 978-0-7534-6689-6


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

Now Available Board Books

These picture books are perfect for any preschooler who loves machines. From airplanes as 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.

PB • 8 x 8 • $4.99 ($6.50 CAN) • POB • 81⁄4 x 81⁄4 • $9.99 ($12.99 CAN) • BB $6.99 ($8.99 CAN) Ages 3-5 • Grades PreK • 24 pp.

THE WORLD OF AMAZING MACHINES FROM TONY MITTON & ANT PARKER Amazing Airplanes

Busy Boats

Cool Cars

Dazzling Diggers

PB 978-0-7534-5915-7 POB 978-0-7534-5403-9 BB 978-0-7534-7370-2 GRL: F

PB 978-0-7534-5916-4 BB 978-0-7534-7416-7 GRL: F

PB 978-0-7534-7207-1 POB 978-0-7534-5802-0 BB 978-0-7534-7395-5 GRL: E

PB 978-0-7534-5304-9 BB 978-0-7534-7394-8 GRL: F

10 Bestselling titles now available in a box set!

Amazing Machines Truckload of Fun 10 books • POB 978-0-7534-6154-9 $24.99 ($32.50 CAN) • 8 3 ⁄5 x 6

Flashing Fire Engines

High-Flying Helicopters Marvelous Motorcycles

PB 978-0-7534-5307-0 BB 978-0-7534-7373-3 GRL: E

PB 978-0-7534-7291-0 POB 978-0-7534-7290-3 BB 978-0-7534-7418-1 GRL: F

Roaring Rockets

PB 978-0-7534-7293-4 PB 978-0-7534-5305-6 POB 978-0-7534-7292-7 BB 978-0-7534-77371-9 BB 978-0-7534-7419-8 GRL: F GRL: F

Great Gift at a Great Value!

Super Submarines

PB 978-0-7534-7208-8 BB 978-0-7534-7417-4 GRL: F

Terrific Trains

Tough Trucks

Tremendous Tractors

PB 978-0-7534-5306-3 BB 978-0-7534-7372-6 GRL: F

PB 978-0-7534-5917-1 BB 978-0-7534-7397-9 GRL: F

PB 978-0-7534-5918-8 BB 978-0-7534-7396-2 GRL: F

Amazing Machines Story Box 5 books PB 978-0-7534-7209-5 $10.99 ($14.50 CAN)

AMAZING MACHINES ACTIVITY BOOKS These interactive early learning activity books are packed full of counting, matching, drawing, writing, and coloring activities, stickers, and press-out model pieces featuring the best-selling Amazing Machines critters and vehicles. PB • 10.65 x 8.5 • Ages 3-6 PreK and up • 24pp. • $5.99 ($7.99 CAN)

Amazing Airplanes Activity book

Cool Cars Activity Book

Flashing Fire Engines Activity Book

Roaring Rockets Activity Book

Terrific Trains Activity Book

Tough Trucks Activity Book

PB 978-0-7534-7255-2

PB 978-0-7534-7296-5

PB 978-0-7534-7256-9

PB 978-0-7534-7257-6

PB 978-0-7534-7295-8

PB 978-0-7534-7254-5

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Preschool Ages 2-5 • Grades Prek-1

AMAZING MACHINES FIRST CONCEPTS A bright and lively introduction to important first concepts from the team that brought you the bestselling Amazing Machines series. BB • 5 x 5 • Ages 2-6 • PreK • 12pp. • $5.99 ($7.99 CAN)

Amazing Machines First Concepts: Colors

Amazing Machines First Concepts: Numbers

Amazing Machines First Concepts: Opposites

Amazing Machines First Concepts: Sounds

BB 978-0-7534-7233-0

BB 978-0-7534-7231-6

BB 978-0-7534-7234-7

BB 978-0-7534-7232-3

NEW!

NEW! Amazing Machines First Numbers BB 978-0-7534-7440-2

Amazing Machines First Words

BB 978-0-7534-7439-6

BB • 9 3⁄4 x 9 3⁄4 • Ages 2-6 • PreK • 12pp. • $9.99 ($12.99 CAN)

Amazing Airplanes Sound Book BB 978-0-7534-7328-3 9 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄2 • 24pp. $15.99 ($20.99 CAN)

Amazing Machines Jigsaw Book

PB 978-0-7534-7391-7 8 x 8 • 10pp. $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

AMAZING ANIMALS The perfect companion to the much-loved Amazing Machines series, Amazing Animals introduces you to the animal kingdom with the same trademark blend of fun rhyming text and bright artwork. PB • 8 x 8 • Ages 3-5 • PreK to K • 24pp. • $4.99 ($6.50 CAN)

Amazing Animals: African Adventure

PB 978-0-7534-7230-9 GRL: E

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Amazing Animals: Forest Adventure

Amazing Animals: Ocean Adventure

Amazing Animals: Rainforest Adventure

PB 978-0-7534-7229-3 GRL: F

PB 978-0-7534-7228-6 GRL: F

PB 978-0-7534-7227-9 GRL: E

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Preschool Ages 3-6 • Grades Prek-1

POP AND PLAY A charming series filled with friends that pop out to play with eager young readers. Bright and whimsical illustrations pop off each page to delight, suprise and entertain little ones. BB • 7 1⁄2 x 7 • Ages 3 up • P and up • 10pp. • $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Pop and Play: Pets BB 978-0-7534-7156-2

WOW! SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT . . .

Pop and Play: Things That Go

Pop and Play: Under the Sea

Pop and Play: Zoo Animals

BB 978-0-7534-7162-3

BB 978-0-7534-7155-5

BB 978-0-7534-7163-0

LITTLE RABBITS BOOKS

Wow! Surprising Facts About the Human Body PB 978-0-7534-7185-2 POB 978-0-7534-7118-0 11 x 9 • Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 • 32 pp. PB $8.99 ($11.99 CAN) POB $15.99 ($20.99 CAN)

Now Available as Board Books

Toddlers will love learning with these warmly illustrated and meticulously detailed first concept books.

PICTURE BOOKS AND POETRY

9 1⁄4 x 7 3⁄4 • Ages up to 3 • Grades birth to PreK • 32 pp. • BB $9.99 ($12.99 CAN) PB $7.99 ($10.50 CAN) • POB $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Black and White Rabbit’s ABC

Brown Rabbit’s Shapes

Brown Rabbit’s Busy Day

BB 978-0-7534-7360-3 PB 978-0-7534-7323-8 POB 978-0-7534-7322-1

BB 978-0-7534-7365-8 PB 978-0-7534-7327-6 POB 978-0-7534-7326-9

BB 978-0-7534-7392-4 PB 978-0-7534-7356-6 POB 978-0-7534-7337-5

Don’t Kiss the Frog PB 978-0-7534-6946-0 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN) 91⁄2 x 115 ⁄8 • Ages 6-10 Grades 3-6 • 80 pp.

Gray Rabbit’s 123

Gray Rabbit’s Favorite Things

White Rabbit’s Colors

BB 978-0-7534-7364-1 PB 978-0-7534-7325-2 POB 978-0-7534-7324-5

BB 978-0-7534-7393-1 PB 978-0-7534-7357-3 POB 978-0-7534-7338-2

BB 978-0-7534-7359-7 PB 978-0-7534-7321-4 POB 978-0-7534-7320-7

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3

BACKYARD BOOKS

YOUNG DISCOVERERS These 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 ($10.50 CAN)

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 • 8 1⁄4 x 8 1⁄4 • Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 32 pp. • $6.99 ($8.99 CAN)

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

The Human Body

PB 978-0-7534-5501-2

Pollution and Waste

PB 978-0-7534-5505-0

QUESTION TIME

Are You an Ant?

Are You a Bee?

PB 978-0-7534-5803-7 GRL: G

PB 978-0-7534-5804-4 GRL: H

Are You a Butterfly?

Are You a Dragonfly?

PB 978-0-7534-5608-8 GRL: G

PB 978-0-7534-5805-1 GRL: G

Are You a Grasshopper?

Are You a Ladybug?

PB 978-0-7534-5806-8 GRL: H

PB 978-0-7534-5603-3 GRL: H

Are You a Snail?

Are You a Spider?

PB 978-0-7534-5604-0 GRL: G

PB 978-0-7534-5609-5 GRL: H

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. PB • 9 x 11 • Ages 5-8 • Grade K-3 • 32 pp. • $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

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Seashore

Sharks

PB 978-0-7534-5407-7

PB 978-0-7534-5441-1

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 IT’S ALL ABOUT It’s All About is a new series packed with amazing up-to-date facts and stats. A free downloadable audio link and eight collector cards are included with each book. PB • 8 x 51 ⁄2 • Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 • 32pp. • $5.99 ($7.99 CAN)

NEW!

NEW! Amazing Sharks

Beastly Bugs

Cats and Kittens

Deadly Dinosaurs

Dogs and Puppies

PB 978-0-7534-7266-8 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7260-6 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7411-2 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7261-3 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-7410-5 GRL: M

Epic Explorers

Exotic Egyptians

Fantastic Fliers

Fast Cars

Glorious Greeks

PB 978-0-7534-7280-4 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-7271-2 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-7286-6 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7284-2 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7283-5 GRL: P

Horeses and Foals

Mighty Trucks

Polar Plunge

Remarkable Rain Forests

Remarkable Romans

PB 978-0-7534-7412-9 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-7288-0 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7262-0 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7263-7 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7282-8 GRL: O

NEW!

NEW! Rushing Rivers

Scary Spiders

Slithering Snakes

Spectacular Ships

Speedy Trains

PB 978-0-7534-7264-4 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7265-1 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-7369-6 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7289-7 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-7287-3 GRL: N

NEW! Super Solar System

Tough Tractors

Violent Volcanoes

Wild Cats

Wild Weather

PB 978-0-7534-7267-5 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-7285-9 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7268-2 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7368-9 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7269-9 GRL: N

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3

THE BEST BOOK OF . . . These 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. 7 3 ⁄8 x 8 1⁄2 • Ages 5-8 • Grade K-3 • 32 pp. • PB $6.99 ($8.99 CAN) • 9 1 ⁄8 x 10 5⁄8 • POB $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

The Best Book of Bugs

The Best Book of Early People

The Best Book of Pirates

PB 978-0-7534-5901-0

POB 978-0-7534-5577-7 PB 978-0-7534-5936-2

The Best Book of Sharks

The Best Book of Trains

PB 978-0-7534-5875-4

PB 978-0-7534-6171-6

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 an eye-catching design, and practical creative projects, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth, and much more. 77⁄8 x 10 1⁄4 • Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 • 56 pp. • PB $7.99 ($10.50 CAN) POB $9.99 ($12.99 CAN)

Deserts

PB 978-0-7534-7333-7 GRL: L

Polar Lands

PB 978-0-7534-7334-4 GRL: L

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Maps and Mapping

Birds

PB 978-0-7534-7331-3 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-7332-0 GRL: L

Oceans and Seas

PB 978-0-7534-7438-9 GRL: M

Planet Earth

POB 978-0-7534-6835-7 PB 978-0-7534-7335-1 GRL: M

Reptiles

Robots

Rocks and Fossils

Weather

PB 978-0-7534-6782-4 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7204-0 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-7205-7 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7336-8 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-6718-3 GRL: N

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Mountains

Animal Homes

PB 978-0-7534-6780-0 GRL: N


Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 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. 91⁄4 x 111⁄4 • Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 • 32 pp. • PB $6.99 ($8.99 CAN) • 9 x 11 • POB $15.99 ($20.99 CAN)

I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps

I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean PB 978-0-7534-6967-5 GRL: O

I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags

I Wonder Why I Sleep

I Wonder Why Leaves Change Color

I Wonder Why Mountains Have Snow on Top PB 978-0-7534-7361-0 $6.99 USD ($9.99 CAN) GRL: O

I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly

I Wonder Why Pirates Wore Earrings

I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings

I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built

I Wonder Why Romans Wore Togas

I Wonder Why The Sahara is Cold at Night

I Wonder Why The Sea Is Salty

I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin

I Wonder Why Soap Makes Bubbles

I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs

I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

I Wonder Why The Sun Rises

I Wonder Why There’s a Hole in the Sky

I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns

PB 978-0-7534-6524-0 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6520-2 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-6529-5 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6799-2 GRL: N

I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops PB 978-0-7534-6935-4 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6701-5 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-6525-7 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6527-1 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6707-7 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-6697-1 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-6795-4 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6797-8 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-6793-0 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6530-1 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6521-9 GRL: O

I Wonder Why Greeks Built Temples

PB 978-0-7534-6705-3 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6791-6 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6531-8 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6523-3 GRL: O

I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes

PB 978-0-7534-6526-4 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6703-9 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-6936-1 POB 978-0-7534-6966-8 GRL: N

Sticker Activity Book! I Wonder Why The Wind Blows

I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth

PB 978-0-7534-6522-6 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-6801-2 GRL: O

Wonder Why Cars Go Fast Sticker Activity Book! PB 978-0-7534-7141-8 24pp.

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 KINGFISHER READERS 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 • L1 – L4 32pp. / L5 48pp. • PB $3.99 ($5.25 CAN)

L1: Animal Colors

PB 978-0-7534-7135-7

GRL: G

PB 978-0-7534-6755-8 GRL: F .

L1: Colorful Coral Reefs

L1:Jobs People Do

PB 978-0-7534-6751-0 GRL: G

PB 978-0-7534-6845-6 GRL: G

L1: Tadpoles and Frogs

L1: Time

GRL: H

GRL: G

PB 978-0-7534-7087-9

PB 978-0-7534-7143-2

L2: Birds of Prey

L2: Chimpanzees

PB 978-0-7534-7342-9

PB 978-0-7534-7226-2 GRL: J

GRL: J

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L1: Baby Animals

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L1: Bears

L1: Brilliant Birds

GRL: F

PB 978-0-7534-7340-5

L1: Ladybugs

PB 978-0-7534-7220-0

GRL: F

L1: Trains

PB 978-0-7534-6753-4 GRL: G

L2: Combine Harvesters

PB 978-0-7534-7222-4 GRL: K

L1: Busy as a Bee

L1: Butterflies

GRL: H

PB 978-0-7534-6900-2 GRL: G

L1: Seals

L1: Seasons

L1: Snakes Alive!

PB 978-0-7534-7199-9

PB 978-0-7534-7224-8

PB 978-0-7534-6898-2

GRL: F

GRL: G

L1: Tyrannosaurus

L2: African Savanna

PB 978-0-7534-7137-1 GRL: H

L2: Fur and Feathers

PB 978-0-7534-7089-3 GRL: I

PB 978-0-7534-7201-9 GRL: J

L2: In The Rainforest

PB 978-0-7534-7145-6 GRL: J

PB 978-0-7534-6749-7 GRL: G

PB 978-0-7534-6844-9 GRL: G

L2: Amazing Animal Senses

PB: 978-7534-7174-6 GRL: J

L2: Sun, Moon, and Stars

PB 978-0-7534-7147-0 GRL: J


Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3

L2: Trucks

PB 978-0-7534-6927-9 GRL: I

L2: What Animals Eat

PB 978-0-7534-6759-6 GRL: J

L2: Your Body

PB 978-0-7534-6757-2 GRL: J

L2: What We Eat

PB 978-0-7534-7121-0 GRL: J

L2: Where Animals Live

L2: Where We Live

PB 978-0-7534-6878-4 GRL: J

PB 978-0-7534-6902-6 GRL: J

L3: Ancient Romans

L3: Astronauts

L3: Cars

L3: Creepy Crawlies

L3: Dinosaur World

L3: Firefighters

PB 978-0-7534-6904-0 GRL: K

PB 978-0-7534-7203-3 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-6929-3 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7091-6 GRL: K

PB 978-0-7534-6761-9 GRL: K .

PB 978-0-7534-7123-4 GRL: L

L3: Record Breakers, The Biggest

L3: Robots

L3: Vikings

L3: Volcanoes

L4: Arctic & Antarctic

L4: Flight

PB 978-0-7534-7344-3 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7149-4 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-6763-3 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7093-0 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-6882-1 GRL: N

L4: Pirates

L4: Rivers

L4: Sharks

L4: Spiders

L4: Weather

L5: Ancient Egyptians

PB 978-0-7534-6765-7 GRL: 0

PB 978-0-7534-7125-8 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6906-4 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7151-7 GRL: O

PB 978-0-7534-6767-1 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-6769-5 GRL: Q

L5: Environment

L5: Explorers

L5: Hurricanes

L5: Rainforests

PB 978-0-7534-7127-2 GRL: Q

PB 978-0-7534-6933-0 GRL: Q

PB 978-0-7534-6771-8 GRL: P

L5: Record Breakers, The Most Dangerous

L5: Space

PB 978-0-7534-7153-1 GRL: Q

PB 978-0-7534-6880-7 GRL: K

PB 978-0-7534-7095-4 GRL: P

PB 978-0-7534-6884-5 GRL: Q.

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3

! NE W ies Ser

IN TRAINING

This exciting new series, with humorous colorful illustrations, covers popular science topics. With a novelty wheel inside the cover and fun activities to complete, these books book provides young readers with the information and tools they need to complete their training for each job. PB • 7 7⁄8 x 7 7⁄8 • Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 • 64 pp. • PB $9.99 ($12.99 CAN)

THE BOOK OF . . . Follow a crew of fun and friendly characters to discover the answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask. PB • 7 7⁄8 x 7 7⁄8 • Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 64 pp. • $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Astronaut in Training

Scientist in Training

PB 978-0-7534-7442-6

PB 978-0-7534-7443-3

The Book of Space PB 978-0-7534-7099-2

GENERAL NONFICTION

STORY COLLECTIONS

Lifesize Ocean

Lifesize Rainforest

PB 978-0-7534-7097-8 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN) 9 4⁄9 x 12 • Ages 6-9 Grades K-4 • 32 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7191-3 $8.99 ($11.99) 9 4⁄9 x 12 • Ages 6-9 Grades K-4 • 32 pp.

The Milly Molly Mandy Storybook HC 978-0-7534-5332-2 $13.99 ($18.50 CAN) 5 x 7 3⁄8 • Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 • 224 pp.

My First Horse and Pony Book POB 978-0-7534-5878-5 $10.99 ($14.50 CAN) 8 1⁄2 x 10 9⁄10 • Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 • 48 pp.

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Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence HC 978-0-7534-6687-2 $15.99 ($20.99 CAN) 9 x 10 1⁄4 • Ages 7 up Grades 1 up • 48 pp.

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Middle Grade Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-6 FAST FACTS

IN FOCUS

Fast Facts is an exciting and fast-paced new series of high-interest, lower reading level books aimed at information-hungry children who enjoy nonfiction, but may be less confident readers.

In Focus is a cool, new series that’s perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quick-fire quizzes, and more!

10.5 x 9 • Ages 7-11 • Grades 2-6 • 32pp. PB $6.99 ($8.99 CAN) • POB $11.99 ($15.99 CAN)

81 ⁄4 x 111 ⁄4 • Ages 7-11 • Grades 3-7 • 64 pp. PB $12.99 ($16.99 CAN) • POB $17.99 ($23.50 CAN) Big Beasts

Bugs

PB 978-0-7534-7429-7 POB 978-0-7534-7428-0

PB 978-0-7534-7346-7 POB 978-0-7534-7345-0 GRL: L

NEW!

Amazing Universe

Awesome Knights

PB 978-0-7534-7277-4 HC 978-0-7534-7276-7 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7247-7 HC 978-0-7534-7252-1 GRL: M

Extreme Hunters

Incredible Human Body

PB 978-0-7534-7246-0 HC 978-0-7534-7251-4 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-7301-6 POB 978-0-7534-7302-3 GRL: N

Galapagos Islands

Intelligent Animals

PB 978-0-7534-7386-3 POB 978-0-7534-7385-6

PB 978-0-7534-7388-7 POB 978-0-7534-7387-0

NEW!

NEW!

Oceans and Seas

Polar Lands

PB 978-0-7534-7348-1 POB 978-0-7534-7347-4 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7351-1 POB 978-0-7534-7352-8 GRL: L

Reptiles

Rocks and Fossils

PB 978-0-7534-7375-7 POB 978-0-7534-7367-2 GRL: K

PB 978-0-7534-7427-3 POB 978-0-7534-7426-6

NEW!

Fantastic Mammals

Monster Dinosaurs

PB 978-0-7534-7275-0 HC 978-0-7534-7274-3 GRL: N

PB 978-0-7534-7245-3 HC 978-0-7534-7250-7 GRL: M

Space

Tropical Lands

PB 978-0-7534-7350-4 POB 978-0-7534-7349-8 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7374-0 POB 978-0-7534-7366-5 GRL: L

HANDS ON SCIENCE These interactive books of projects and experiments take a hands-on approach to science concepts. 75 ⁄8 x 10 • Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-5 • 32 pp. • $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

Mysterious Rain Forests PB 978-0-7534-7248-4 HC 978-0-7534-7253-8 GRL: M

Ocean Wonders PB 978-0-7534-7299-6 POB 978-0-7534-7300-9 GRL: M

Hands-on Science: Forces and Motion

Hands-on Science: Matter and Materials

Hands-on Science: Sound and Light

PB 978-0-7534-6972-9

PB 978-0-7534-6973-6

PB 978-0-7534-6974-3

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Middle Grade Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-6 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. 9 x 10 • Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-5 • 32 pp. • PB $6.99 ($8.99 CAN) • POB $10.99 ($14.50 CAN)

Insects and Creepy-Crawlies PB: 978-0-7534-7170-8

Planet Earth

Rainforests

Stars and Planets

Whales and Dolphins

PB 978-0-7534-7169-2

PB 978-0-7534-7073-2

PB 978-0-7534-7063-3

POB 978-0-7534-6815-9

GET INTO ART!

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 artist’s work or genre. 9 x 10 5 ⁄8 • Ages 7 up • Grades 2 up • 32pp. • PB $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

NEW! Get Into Art: Animals

Get Into Art: People

Get Into Art: Places

PB 978-0-7534-7217-0

PB 978-0-7534-7218-7

PB 978-0-7534-7237-8

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

Get Into Art: Telling Stories PB 978-0-7534-7238-5

Ocean

Get Into Art POB 978-0-7534-7413-6 120pp. • $18.99 ($24.99 CAN)

Grassland

Polar Lands

PB 978-0-7534-7380-1 POB 978-0-7534-7398-6 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7383-2 POB 978-0-7534-7400-6 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-7381-8 POB 978-0-7534-7399-3 GRL: L

Rainforest

Desert

Forest

Mountain

River

PB 978-0-7534-7422-8 POB 978-0-7534-7430-3 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7423-5 POB 978-0-7534-7431-0 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7076-3 POB 978-0-7534-7432-7 GRL: M

PB 978-0-7534-7425-9 POB 978-0-7534-7433-4 GRL: L

PB 978-0-7534-7383-2 POB 978-0-7534-7401-3 GRL: L

9 1 ⁄4 x 10 1 ⁄4 • Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 • 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

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

GENERAL NONFICTION

Tree Shaker: The Story of Nelson Mandela POB 978-0-7534-7184-5 $17.99 ($23.50 CAN) 51 ⁄2 x 81 ⁄4 • Ages 11 up Grades 5 up • 128 pp.

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. 97⁄8 x 11 • Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 • 48 pp. • PB $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

SPORTS-NON FICTION

Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-6 • 32 pp.

My First Soccer Handbook

NEW!

HC 978-0-7534-7441-9 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN) 6 3⁄4 x 83⁄4 • Ages 5 up Grades K up • 48 pp.

Extreme Weather

Pirates

PB 978-0-7534-6954-5

PB 978-0-7534-7131-9

Rainforest

Stars & Planets

PB 978-0-7534-6938-5

PB 978-0-7534-6682-7

The Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills HC 978-0-7534-6873-9 $15.99 ($20.99 CAN) • 81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 8 up • Grades 3 up • 64 pp.

Soccer, The Ultimate Guide to the Beautiful Game

FICTION-KINGFISHER EPICS PB • 73⁄5 x 51⁄10 • Ages 10-14 • Grades 5-9 • $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-5752-8 $9.99 ($12.99 CAN) • 81⁄2 x 103⁄4 Ages 8-12 • Grades 3-7 • 96 pp.

The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia Revised Edition

Revised & Updated!

HC 978-0-7534-7390-0 $19.99 ($25.99 CAN) 83⁄8 x 10 1⁄2 • Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 • 144 pp.

The Iliad PB 978-0-7534-5722-1 168 pp.

The Odyssey PB 978-0-7534-5723-8 176 pp.

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

PICTURE THIS! Picture This! Animals will engage 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 7 5 ⁄8 • Ages 8-13 • Grades 3-8 • 64pp. • $12.99 ($16.99 CAN) Picture This! Animals POB 978-0-7534-6887-6

REALLY, REALLY BIG QUESTIONS 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 About Science

Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time

POB 978-0-7534-7181-4 $16.99 ($22.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6747-3 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

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.

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A Joke a Day

Knock Knock!

PB 978-0-7534-6128-0 $6.99 ($8.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-5707-8 $5.99 ($7.99 CAN)

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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 HISTORY BASHER BASICS

Ages 10 up • Grades 5 up • 112 pp. PB $8.99 ($11.99 CAN) POB $14.99 ($19.50 CAN)

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

Creative Writing

Dinosaurs: The Bare Bones

Grammar: The Bill of Writes

PB 978-0-7534-6824-1 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6823-4 $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6596-7 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

Math: A Book You Can Count On

Music: Hitting the Right Note

Punctuation: The Write Stuff

PB 978-0-7534-6419-9 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6595-0 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6420-5 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-7055-8 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7054-1 $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

US Presidents: The Oval Office All-Stars —Revised Edition PB 978-0-7534-7319-1 $9.99 ($12.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7318-4 $14.99 ($19.50 CAN)

Basher History: States and Capitals PB 978-0-7534-7139-5 POB 978-0-7534-7138-8

Ages 10 up • Grades 5 up • 120 pp. PB $11.99 ($15.99 CAN) POB $16.99 ($22.50 CAN)

Space Exploration It is Rocket Science

Weather: Whipping up a Storm

PB 978-0-7534-7165-4 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6826-5 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

NEW!

Basher History: Mythology PB 978-0-7534-7172-2 POB 978-0-7534-7171-5

Basher Geography: Countries of the World

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

www.basherbooks.com

PB 978-0-7534-7379-5 POB 978-0-7534-7378-8

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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!

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

7 x 7 • Ages 10 up • Grades 5 up • 128 pp.

An A-Z of Science

NEW! An A-Z of Science POB 978-0-7534-7420-4 $19.99 ($24.99 CAN)

Climate Change: A Hot Topic PB 978-0-7534-7175-3 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7176-0 $14.99 ($19.50 CAN)

Oceans: Making Waves PB 978-0-7534-6822-7 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Algebra & Geometry: Anything But Square!

Astronomy: Out of This World!

PB 978-0-7534-6597-4 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6290-4 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Extreme Biology

Basher Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

PB 978-0-7534-7050-3 $7.99 ($10.50 CAN)

The Periodic Table: Elements With Style!

PB 978-0-7534-6085-6 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6613-1 $14.99 ($19.50 CAN)

Biology: Life As We Know It! PB 978-0-7534-6253-9 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction! PB 978-0-7534-6413-7 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Human Body: A Book With Guts!

Microbiology: It’s a Small World

PB 978-0-7534-6501-1 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-7194-4 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7195-1 $14.99 ($19.50 CAN)

The Complete Periodic Table

Physics: Why Matter Matters

Planet Earth: What Planet Are You On?

PB 978-0-7534-7197-5 $11.99 ($15.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7196-8 $16.99 ($22.50 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6214-0 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-6412-0 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-7311-5 $9.99 ($12.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-7310-8 $14.99 ($19.50 CAN)

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Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book! PB 978-0-7534-6314-7 $8.99 ($11.99 CAN)

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Reference • All Ages and Grades

NAVIGATORS BIND-UPS

ATLASES

These 80-page reference guides pull together the very best material from the highly successful Navigators series. HC • 11 x 9.875 • Ages 9-12 • Grades 4-7 • 80pp. • $15.99 ($20.99 CAN)

The Kingfisher Atlas of World History

Ancient Worlds

Animal Kingdom

Deadly Creatures

Earth and Space

HC 978-0-7534-7239-2

HC 978-0-7534-7278-1

HC 978-0-7534-7240-8

HC 978-0-7534-7279-8

HC 978-0-7534-7294-1 $24.99 ($32.50 CAN) 93⁄8 x 12 • Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 • 192 pp.

BIBLES AND BIBLE REFERENCE

KINGFISHER FIRST REFERENCE PB • 83 ⁄10 x 10 7⁄10 • Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3 • $10.99 ($14.50 CAN)

Saints and Angels

The Kingfisher First Thesaurus

The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals

The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia

PB 978-0-7534-6586-8 144 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6588-2 144 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6587-5 160 pp.

HC 978-0-7534-5588-3 $16.99 ($22.50 CAN) 83 ⁄10 x 111 ⁄2 • Ages 10 up Grades 5 up • 64 pp.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW REFERENCE 83 ⁄5 x 109⁄10 • Ages 4-8 • Grades PreK-3 • 160 pp.

My Favorite Bible Stories HC 978-0-7534-7376-4 $15.99 USD ($20.99 CAN) 63 ⁄8 x 8 5 ⁄8

Everything You Need to Know About Animals

Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs

PB 978-0-7534-6975-0 $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

PB 978-0-7534-7309-2 $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Everything You Need to Know About The Human Body PB 978-0-7534-7168-5 $10.99 ($15.50 CAN)

Everything You Need to Know About Science PB 978-0-7534-6945-3 $12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

My Pocket Bible Stories HC 978-0-7534-7303-0 $13.99 USD ($18.50 CAN) 4 x 51 ⁄2

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Reference • All Ages and Grades

KINGFISHER ENCYCLOPEDIAS

How the World Works HC 978-0-7534-7119-7 $18.99 ($24.99 CAN) 8 1⁄2 x 10 5⁄6 • Ages 8-13 Grades 3-7 • 160 pp.

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. 3rd Edition HC 978-0-7534-6875-3 $34.99 ($45.50 CAN) 8 1⁄2 x 10 5⁄6 • Ages 9 up Grades 3 up • 496 pp.

Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Everything

The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia

The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Life

PB 978-0-7534-7355-9 $16.99 ($22.50 CAN) 9 x 11 • Ages 9 up Grades 3 up • 320 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7354-2 $13.99 ($18.50 CAN) 8 1⁄2 x 10 5 ⁄6 • Ages 9 up Grades 3 up • 160 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7193-7 $12.99 ($16.99 CAN) 8 1⁄2 x 10 5 ⁄6 • Ages 9 up Grades 3 up • 160 pp.

The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia

The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia

HC 978-0-7534-7384-9 $34.99 ($45.50 CAN) 84⁄5 x 10 9⁄10 • Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 • 496 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-7353-5 $13.99 ($18.50 CAN) 8 1⁄2 x 10 5 ⁄6 • Ages 9 up Grades 3 up • 160 pp.

HC 978-0-7534-6485-4 $24.99 ($32.50 CAN) 8 7⁄10 x 10 9⁄10 • Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 • 224 pp.

POCKET REFERENCE

KINGFISHER ILLUSTRATED REFERENCE

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The Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Dictionary PB 978-0-7534-6116-7 $11.99 ($15.99 CAN) 5 1⁄10 x 7 2⁄5 • Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 • 232 pp.

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The Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated Dictionary and Thesaurus, 2nd edition HC 978-0-7534-6469-4 $16.99 ($22.50 CAN) 11 1 ⁄10 x 8 4 ⁄5 • Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 • 320 pp.

The Children’s A-Z Encyclopedia HC 9780753474655 $34.99 ($45.50 CAN) 9 x 11 • Ages 7 up Grades 2 up


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