Spring 2019 Catalog
Come explore the Great Outdoors America’s National Parks A fun and fact-filled guide to America’s 60 national parks! From Acadia’s seaside cliffs and coves, to Zion’s enchanting red valleys, kids will discover wolf-howling, water-rushing, lava-exploding, heart-racing destinations, and find out each park’s best secrets, sights
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and activities. • Awesome facts, photos and illustrations on every page • Children will meet the amazing animals that roam each park • Includes activities like white-water rafting, hiking and winter sports
$22.95 | March | 9781788681155 | 8x12in | Hardcover | 256 pp | Ages 9-12
Fun facts, illustrations and more!
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Brain-teasing fun for the whole family Games on the Go A must-pack addition on any family trip, this box of fun, fill-in puzzles will keep everyone entertained on short and long journeys. Contains a mix of spotting games,
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drawing challenges, word searches and more.
• Fits perfectly in carry-on luggage or a car’s glove compartment • Includes 40 wipe-clean cards and dry-erase pen • Will keep boredom at bay for hours
$12.99 | April | 9781788683302 | 4 3/4x6 1/2in | Card deck w/case | 40 pp | Ages 9-12 2
Cuddle up with nature’s most adorable The World’s Cutest Animals From bat-eared foxes and black-footed cats to mountain pygmy possums and Japanese dwarf flying squirrels, we’ve packed this book with 100 of the planet’s cutest, cuddliest creatures. • Facts and photos reveal where and how
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each animal lives • Full of adorable photographs that children will love • Includes rare and endangered species
$ 9.99 | April | 9781788681254 | 7x7in | Paperback | 208 pp | Ages 6-8 3
Unleash your inner wild The Wild Things Children can let their imaginations run wild with over 100 magical outdoor adventures. This book is packed with ideas to get kids outside, being creative and discovering Wild Things – the fantastical creatures of the natural world. Activities include tracking dragons, creating fairy fashions, brewing
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magic potions, building snow unicorns and beach monsters, discovering trolls and going on night adventures to capture Moon magic. • Natural craft activities themed on mythical creatures • Children are encouraged to be inspired and make use of the natural world around them • Opportunities to dress up and get creative in the great outdoors
$16.99 | April | 9781787017726 | 8 3/4x10 3/4in | Hardcover | 176 pp | Ages 6-8 4
Become an expert on the supernatural Atlas of Monsters & Ghosts Children will join monster hunter Van Helsing in this globetrotting adventure to find the world’s ghouls, goblins, dragons, witches and more. Kids will discover where each ghost or monster has been spotted, their super-scary characteristics and, of course, how to beat them during a chance encounter!
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• Featuring charming illustrations by Spanish illustrator Laura Brenlla • Divided into regions and includes a map of where to find each beasty • Special pages tell of the most famous ghosts and mythological creatures • Includes 8 monstrous fold-outs
$17.99 | July | 9781788683470 | 10 1/2x14in | Hardcover | 96 pp | Ages 9-12 5
Discover deep space The Daredevil’s Guide to Outer Space Following The Daredevil’s Guide to Dangerous Places, our intrepid explorers Eddie and Junko explore our Solar System and beyond in their awesomely futuristic spaceship. Touch down on Venus, take a selfie with a Martian rover, fly through Saturn’s rings and try to
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outrace a comet, before heading off into outer space to explore stars, supernovas and giant black holes. • A humorous, educational adventure, with fascinating insights into our universe $12.99 | May | 9781788682596 | 7 1/4x9 1/2in | Paperback | 80 pp | Ages 9-12
• Contains a mixture of stunning photographs and colourful illustrations • Kids get a guided tour of the wonders of space
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The Daredevil’s Guide to Dangerous Places Explore some of the most extreme environments on Earth, including the fires of erupting Stromboli, the world’s fastest winds on Mt. Washington, Brazil’s venomous snake island and much more.
$12.99 | Sep | 9781787016958 | 7.3” x 9.5” | Paperback | 80pp | Ages 9-12 6
Bring a new language to life First Words Board Books These handy board books are perfect for introducing infants and very young children to a new language. Conveniently travel sized, each features 12 words to learn – from sun and shoes, to beach and book. • Beautiful illustrations and pronunciation guides make the vocabulary fun and easy
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to learn • Great additions to family homes and trips abroad • Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin
First Words - Italian
First Words - Japanese
First Words - Mandarin
9781788684804
9781788684798
9781788684781
Also available in board format:
First Words - French 9781788682466
First Words - English 9781788682480
First Words - Spanish 9781788682473 $6.99 | June | 7x7in | Board | 24 pp | Ages 0-2
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Craft your world Around the World Coloring Book This fun and creative activity book introduces kids to some of the world’s most amazing and festive celebrations, helping to kick-start the travel bug and open their eyes to the diversity and wonder around them. Readers will learn about Diwali, Carnevale, Day of the Dead and more!
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• Splashes of color bring detailed scenes to life • A mix of photographs and color-in images on each page • Features fun facts about history, geography and culture
Around the World Fashion Sketchbook $9.99 | 9781787014459 | 9.1” x 10.6” | Paperback | 96pp | Ages 6-8
$9.99 | June | 9781788681124 | 8 1/2x10 1/2in | Paperback | 80 pp | Ages 6-8
Around the World Craft & Design Book From Japanese origami and Native American dream catchers to totem poles and Russian dolls, children can discover, draw and build objects from cultures around the world. Craft projects can be made from easy-to-source materials and include illustrated step-by-step instructions, while design projects provide sketching pages and guidance to encourage kids to create their own unique and exciting designs. • Projects are split into two types: crafting and designing • Includes origami cranes, Chinese lanterns, Maori pendants and Hawaiian leis • Sits alongside Around The World Coloring Book and Around the World Fashion Sketchbook $9.99 | June | 9781788681148 | 8 1/2x10 1/2 in | Paperback | 80 pp | Ages 6-8 8
Test your knowledge The Cities Activity Book Kids will learn about some of the world’s greatest cities with this activity and sticker book. There are loads of places to discover, like houses lapped by ocean waves, beautiful felt yurts, ancient stone buildings, eye-popping modern architecture and cities with canals instead of streets. • Activities include: matching the landmark to the city, spotting the differences between two scenes, completing dot-to-dot puzzles, and more. • Encourages children to be curious about different cities and cultures around the world • Accompanies The Cities Book – one of our top Lonely Planet Kids titles
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$8.99 | June | 9781788684774 | 9x12 in | Paperback | 48 pp | Ages 6-8
The Travel Activity Book Packed full of activities and stickers to encourage children to explore and learn about different countries. Activities include matching the flag to the country, spotting the difference between island scenes, drawing adorable native animals, filling plates with delicious local food and unscrambling anagrams to find world cities. • Accompanies The Travel Book – our bestselling Lonely Planet Kids title • Helps children discover what a diverse and amazing place our world is • Keeps kids entertained on long and short trips
$8.99 | June | 9781788684750 | 9x12 in | Paperback | 48 pp | Ages 6-8
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The Big Earth Book
The Animal Book
Take an amazing journey into the history, geography, and science of our planet to discover how four elements created the Earth as we know it today. Stunning photography and hand-drawn illustrations present the information in an exciting and engaging way.
Take a look at some of the world’s most incredible creatures, explore our relationship with them, and learn how humans are affecting their lives and habitats.
$19.99 | 9781787012783 | 9.2” x 12.3” | Hardcover | 164pp | Ages 9-12
$19.99 | 9781786574343 | 9.2” x 12.3” | Hardcover | 164pp | Ages 9-12
The Travel Book
The Cities Book
$19.99 | 9781743607749 9.2” x 12.3” | Hardcover 212pp | Ages 9-12 | Lexile Measure IG1150L
$19.99 | 9781786570192 9.2” x 12.3” | Hardcover 212pp | Ages 9-12 | Lexile Measure IG1140L
Go behind-the-scenes How Airports Work Where does luggage go after check-in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes children behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport – from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and bustle of departures.
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$18.99 | Sep | 9781787012936 | 11.1” x 10.3” | Hardcover 24pp | Ages 6-8
How Cities Work
How Animals Build
Young readers travel into the heart of the city and under the streets they walk everyday.
From spider webs to rabbit warrens, learn the secrets behind these incredible structures and how they are built. 2018 Outstanding Science Trade Book for students K-12 --NSTA- CBC
2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List
$18.99 | 9781786570222 | 10.3” x 11” | Hardcover 24 pages | Ages 9-12 | Lexile Measure NC860L
$18.99 | 9781786576637 | 10.3” x 11” | Hardcover 24 pages | Ages 6-8
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Be your own hero You Rule! Become the king, queen, emperor, president or dictator of your own country when you design a new nation from scratch. Create your own laws and government, decide your geographic location, attract citizens, tourists and more. The sky is the limit when you rule!
$14.99 | 9781743607848 | 8.1” x 7.9” | Hardback | 96pp | Ages 9-12 | Lexile Measure 1000L
How to Be a Space Explorer BAC K L I ST
...3, 2, 1, blast off into the amazing galaxy around us. This guide is all the training you’ll need to become a space explorer. Find out what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit! Featuring stories of real-life space exploration by astrobiologist Mark
Amelia’s Maze Adventure $9.99 | 9781786574367 | 9.1” x 10.6” | Paperback | 96pp | Ages 6-8
Brake. $17.99 | 9781743604342 | 7.8” x 10.7” | 160pp | Ages 9-12 | Lexile Measure IG1070L
How to Be an International Spy Enter this book and your spy training begins. Go deep undercover and then rise in the ranks to become a secret agent equipped with the skills to run your own covert operation.
$17.99 | 9781743607732 | 7.5” x 10.5” | 160pp | Ages 9-12 | Lexile Measure IG1060L 12
Marco’s Maze Mission $9.99 | 9781786576873 | 9.1” x 10.6” | Paperback | 96pp | Ages 6-8
Take a trip back in time Build Your Own Dinosaur Museum This illustrated activity book makes readers the dinosaur experts as they open crates, assemble fossils and build themed exhibits using the materials provided. Fun and interactive, this prehistoric pop-up challenges potential paleontologists to tap into their STEAM and creative construction skills to create their own dinosaur museum.
$18.99 | Oct | 9781788681285 | 10.8” x 10” | Hardcover | 24pp | Ages 6-8
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Here are some of history’s most famous civilizations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made marvel by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps to reveal how these wonders were built and what they once looked like.
$18.99 | Sep | 9781787013407 | 11.1” x 10.3” | Hardcover | 24pp | Ages 9-12
“...rich inspiration for budding curio collectors and naturalists.” --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
The Incredible Cabinet of Wonders
Around the World in 50 Ways
Amazing World Atlas
$21.99 | 9781787011045 | 9.3” x 10.9” | Hardcover | 28pp | Ages 9-12
$15.99 | 9781786577566 | 7.3” x 9.7” | Paperback | 164pp | Ages 9-12
$20.00 | 9781743604335 | 9.2” x 12.3” | Hardcover | 160pp | Ages 9-12 | Lexile Measure IG1010L
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Create, illustrate and discover your own backyard
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Let’s Explore Series
Let’s Explore... City
Let’s Explore... Desert
Let’s Explore... Mountain
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9781786573148
9781786573155
Let’s Explore... Ocean
Let’s Explore... Safari
Let’s Explore... Jungle
9781760340407
9781760340391
9781760340384
$9.99 | 9.1” x 12” | Paperback | 60pp | Ages 6-8 14
City Trails Series The City Trails series continues with Barcelona and Singapore, taking children into the heart of these iconic cities.
City Trails - Barcelona 9781787014855
City Trails - Singapore 9781787014831
City Trails - London 9781760342289 | Lexile Measure IG1140L
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City Trails - New York 9781760342265 | Lexile Measure IG1130L
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City Trails - Paris 9781760342241 | Lexile Measure IG1090L
City Trails - Rome 9781786579645
City Trails - Sydney 9781786579669
City Trails - Tokyo 9781786577269
City Trails - Washington DC 9781786579621
$12.99 | Oct | 8� x 8.1� | Flexibound | 104pp | Ages 9-12 15
Backyard Explorer
Boredom Buster
Cardboard Box Creations
$12.99 | 9781786573193 6.7” x 8.5” | Hardcover | 72pp Ages 6-8
$11.99 | 9781760341060 7.9” x 7.9” | Paperback | 128pp Ages 6-8
$17.99 | Oct | 9781787018082 9.1” x 12”| Paperback with slipcase 48pp | Ages 6-8
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Spotter’s World $11.99 | Nov | 9781787018099 8.7” x 6.9” | Flexibound | 64pp All ages
101 Small Ways to Change the World $11.99 | Nov | 9781787014879 8.7” x 6.9” | Flexibound | 64pp All ages
The Round the World Quiz Book $11.99 | 9781786574329 | 7.9” x 7.9” | Paperback | 160pp Ages 6-8
Doodle Spots $12.99 | 9781760343460 | 7.3” x 9.5” | Paperback | 100pp Ages 6-8 16
My Family Travel Map Series
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My Family Travel Map My Family Travel Map My Family Travel Map My Family Travel Map 9781760341015 - North America - Europe - Australia 9781787013223
9781787013216
9781787013209
$14.99 | 9” x 12” | Paperback | 8 panels | Ages 9-12
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Brick City Series Brick City - New York 9781787018020
Brick City - London 9781787018044
Brick City - Paris 9781787018068 $14.99 | Sep | 6” x 7.9” | Hardcover | 128pp | Ages 9-12
My Vacation Drawing Book
My Travel Journal
$12.99 | 9781787013179 | 6.7” x 8.5” | Hardcover | 72pp Ages 6-8
$12.99 | 9781760341008 | 6.7” x 8.5” | Hardcover | 72pp Ages 6-8
My Vacation Scrapbook
My Family Height Chart
$9.99 | 9781787013193 | 9” x 12” Paperback | 48pp (incl. 2pp of stickers) | Ages 6-8
$14.99 | 9781786576897 | 9” x 12” Paperback | 9 panels | Ages 6-8 17
First Words Book Series First Words - Italian
First Words - French
9781787012684
9781786575289
First Words - Mandarin
First Words - Spanish
9781787012721
9781786573179
First Words - Japanese
First Words - English
9781787012707
9781787012790
$12.99 | 5” x 7.8” | Flexicover | 208 pp | Ages 6-8
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Pop-Up Cities Series
Pop-up London
Pop-up Paris
Pop-up New York
9781760343392
9781760343354
9781760343378
$9.99 | 5.1” x 6.3” | Hardcover | 8 spreads, 6 pop-ups | Ages 6-8
Unfolding Journeys - Wonders of Egypt 9781786575388
Unfolding Journeys - Following the Great Wall 9781786571984
Unfolding Journeys - Amazon Adventure 9781786571069
Unfolding Journeys - Rocky Mountain Explorer 9781786571076
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$17.99 | 9” x 12” | Paperback | 16 panels | Ages 9-12
Unfolding Journeys Series
Adventures Sticker Activity Book Series Adventures Around the Globe 9781743607824
Adventures in Noisy Places Adventures in Smelly Places Adventures in Famous Places 9781743607800
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9781743607794
Adventures in Busy Places
Adventures in Cold Places
Adventures in Wild Places
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$12.99 | 9.1” x 12” | Paperback | 72pp | Ages 3-5
Sticker World Series Sticker World - Airport 9781788680233
Sticker World - Castle 9781788680257
Sticker World - Farm 9781788680271
Sticker World - Theme Park 9781787011373
Sticker World - Zoo 9781787011397
Sticker World - Museum 9781787011359 $6.99 | Feb 2019 | 8.5” x 10.6” | Paperback | 52pp (incl. 6pp of stickers) | Ages 6-8 19
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World’s Strangest Series
World’s Strangest Ocean Beasts
World’s Strangest Creepy Crawlies
World’s Strangest Places
World’s Strangest Predators
9781787013025
9781787012981
9781787013001
9781787013049
$9.99 | 7.3” x 9.5” | Paperback | 80pp | Ages 6-8
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