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Books for all ages The Dark Poet

The Princess and the Pirate

ISBN: 978-1925652642 (paperback) Author: Kathryn Gossow Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Odyssey Books Pages: 120 Trim: 20.5 x 13.3 cm RRP: $18.95

ISBN: 978-1925652680 (paperback) Author: Felicity Banks Illustrator: Lucie Mammone Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Odyssey Books Age: Middle Fiction Pages: 144 Trim: 20.5 x 13.3 cm RRP: $17.95

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DESCRIPTION: With poetic dexterity, Kathryn Gossow interweaves eight stories about love, loss, alienation and longing featuring outcasts and misunderstood people on the margins of society. At the heart of these stories is the magnetic and mysterious Pete, the one they call The Dark Poet, who drifts in and out of people’s lives, leaving a trail of wreckage behind.

The Fifty Per Cent Princess & Other Goodnight Reads ISBN: 978-0648250364 (paperback) Author: Teena Raffa-Mulligan Release Date: 30 June 2019 Publisher: Sea Song Pages: 166 Trim: 20.5 x 12.5 cm RRP: $19.99

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DESCRIPTION: Princess Ana is trapped in her own home. To avoid a fever that is plaguing Ratu Island, she remains inside the safety of the castle walls. Her mother, devastated after the death of Ana’s father, is hardened, resolving to keep her crown rather than yield the kingdom to her son. The only person who might be able to change the queen’s mind is Ana’s grandmother, Sol—who happens to be a murderous pirate. Ana’s beloved Auntie Livina hatches a plan to send Ana to find Sol. Ana, thrilled by her newfound freedom, is terrified about meeting her grandmother. What if she’s beyond reform? DESCRIPTION: There is magic, mystery, adventure and fun in this collection of short stories for young readers. Meet a monster with a toothache, a princess who doesn’t behave like one and a fairy who can’t fly. Find out what happens when Cinderella’s slipper is the wrong fit, the answer to a Dads’ Day dilemma and how to find a little brother lost in another time. Often funny, sometimes serious, the 15 stories are an entertaining mix of humour and whimsy, fantasy and reality. The Fifty Per Cent Princess & Other Goodnight Reads is certain to become a family favourite for bedtime sharing or reading alone.

The Revolutionary’s Cousin ISBN: 978-1925652703 (paperback) Age: Adult AU Pages: 330 Author: Cindy Davies Trim: 22.9 x 15.2 cm Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Odyssey Books RRP: $24.95 DESCRIPTION: A sequel to The Afghan Wife, a love story set against the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Zahra Ghafoori, an Afghan widow with a troubled past, plans to leave for the USA with her fiancé, wealthy architect Karim Konari, and her son Ahmad. But the dramatic reappearance of her cousin, Firzun, whom she believed dead in a bomb blast, changes everything. All prices include GST

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ALSO AVAILABLE: The Afghan Wife ISBN: 978-1925652277 RRP: $24.95

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Barefoot Bea ISBN: 978-0994557087 (hardback) Author: Heather Neilly Illustrator: Ruth de Vos Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Yellow Brick Books Pages: 32 Trim: 25.5cm x 29.5cm RRP: $24.99

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DESCRIPTION: Barefoot Bea hates wearing shoes. She sniffs her nose at a sandal, looks aghast at a gumboot and won’t suffer a sneaker. But when Bea’s parents decide to take radical action, their dynamic daughter comes up with an ingenious solution! Barefoot Bea is an enjoyable read for all children, but is a particularly great tool for talking about individualism and difference. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or sensory processing disorders, and their families, will particularly relate.

Healthy Harold’s Making Music ISBN: 978-0648462729 (paperback) Author: Louise Parrott Illustrator: Ann-Marie Finn Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Life Education Pages: 32 Trim: 22 x 22 cm RRP: $14.99

DESCRIPTION: Harold loves music but finds out that it is just the beginning. Will all the practice pay off for Harold and the Gumnut School Band on final concert night? Harold’s fun stories are designed to share with preschoolers or for early readers. They subtly reinforce the safer, healthier life choices that he and Life Education are famous for.

Juno Jones Word Ninja

10 PACK + MERCHANDISE SPECIAL OFFER EXTRA DISCOUNT ON THIS SPECIAL PACK* PACK ISBN: 978-0648492504 Author: Kate Gordon Illustrator: Sandy Flett Release Date: 30 April 2019 Publisher: Yellow Brick Books

When The Moon Is A Smile ISBN: 978-0648489214 (paperback) Author: Teena Raffa-Mulligan Illustrator: Amy Calloutti Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Daisy Lane Publishing Pages: 32 Trim: 20.3 x 20.3 cm RRP: $16.99

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DESCRIPTION: “Don’t go, Daddy!” It’s the plea that tugs at the heart of every loving father whose child no longer shares his everyday life due to a relationship breakdown. For a young child, accepting how things have changed once parents live apart can be difficult. For a young child, accepting how things have changed once parents live apart can be difficult. When ‘Daddy time’ is occasional instead of constant, saying goodbye for now can be the hardest part of spending time together. In this gentle story about the special bond between a little girl and her father, the fun of sharing a day imagining everyday activities into extraordinary adventures turns to sadness when it is time for him to leave. Tears turn to acceptance with the promise that Daddy will soon return — and there is a special way to know when that will be. A heart-warming family story from the author of Who Dresses God? and True Blue Amigos and Friends.

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RRP: $129.90 BOOK ISBN: 978-0994557094 (paperback) Pages: 112 | Trim: 19.8 x 12.9cm | RRP: $12.99

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This special offer pack of Juno Jones Word Ninja by CBCA longlisted author Kate Gordon (Girl Running, Boy Falling), includes 10 books, a poster, and 30 temporary tattoos. *Extra 5% discount when you order this pack before 30th April (not valid with any other offer). DESCRIPTION: A disaster has happened. Muttonbird Bay School might be closing. I mean, FOREVER. Juno Jones loves her school. She does not want to have to go to the posh school up the hill or the one down the hill next to the sewage treatment plant. But the Men in Suits want to close Muttonbird Bay Primary down. And there’s only one thing Juno and her classmates can do to stop it …Read. Which is perfectly fine for people like Perfect Paloma, but Juno Jones is A Kid Who Doesn’t Like Reading. Will she be able to learn to like it in time to save her beloved school? It might take the unthinkable to make it happen. Juno Jones might need to become… A WORD NINJA!

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The Goat Boy ISBN: 978-0648416517 (hardback) Author: Bettina Ehrlich Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: For Pity Sake Publishing Pages: 28 Trim: 19.5 x 24 cm RRP: $19.99

DESCRIPTION: Toni is a cheerful, obedient ten year-old Austrian boy who’s afraid of thunderstorms. There’s nothing unusual about that – lots of people are scared of lightning and thunder. But this is a particular problem for Toni because, you see, he is a goat boy. Every day he tends his father’s prized herd of goats, all alone, high up on the mountain that towers over their small village. One summer afternoon there’s a terrible storm and Toni, mad with fear, abandons his herd and flees the mountain pasture. Three of his beloved goats are lost that day and his father is very angry, saying that Toni is no longer fit to be the family’s goat boy. Ashamed and fearful of losing his job, Toni is given one more chance to prove himself. But when the next thunderstorm hits, something miraculous happens. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bettina Ehrlich (1903 - 1985) was an artist in Vienna, Austria, and studied at The Vienna School of Applied Arts. Her books were first published in Austria in 1932. In 1938 she and her husband, the famous sculptor Georg Ehrlich, fled the Nazis and settled in London.Her first book to be published in England was in 1943.Bettina wrote and illustrated many lovely books for children in her own inimitable style. Australian publishing house, For Pity Sake Publishing purchased the rights to 6 of Bettina Ehrlich’s picture books. The Goat Boy is their second release (Francesco and Francesca was the first, released in November 2018).

Martin & Anne

Flower Talk

ISBN: 978-1939547538 (hardback) Author: Nancy Churnin Illustrator: Yevgenia Nayberg Release Date: 1 June 19 Publisher: Creston Books Pages: 32 Trim: 25.4 x 25.4 cm

ISBN: 978-1541519282 (hardback) Author: Sara Levine Illustrator: Masha D’yans Release Date: 1 June 19 Publisher: Millbrook Press Pages: 32 Trim: 22.5245 x 27 cm

RRP: $32.95

RRP: $34.95

DESCRIPTION: Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr. were born the same year a world apart. Both faced ugly prejudices and violence, which both answered with words of love and faith in humanity. This is the story of their parallel journeys to find hope in darkness and to follow their dreams.

Pencil’s Perfect Picture ISBN: 978-0807564769 (hardback) Author: Jodi McKay Illustrator: Juliana Motzko Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Albert Whitman Pages: 32 Trim: 20.32 x 25.4 cm

DESCRIPTION: A cantankerous talking cactus reveals the significance of different colors of flowers in terms of which pollinators (bees, birds, etc.) those colors “talk” to. A fun take on science that may be new to many kids—and adults!

DESCRIPTION: Pencil is trying to draw the perfect picture for his dad. So, he asks his friends Brush, Pastel, Marker, Crayon, and Chalk what makes their art perfect. But they each have a different answer. How will Pencil be able to create his own perfect picture?

RRP: $32.95

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Playdate ISBN: 978-0807565520 (hardback) Author: Maryann Macdonald Illustrator: Rahele Jomepour Bell Release Date: 1 June 19 Publisher: Albert Whitman Pages: 24 Trim: 22.86 x 22.86 cm RRP: $28.95 DESCRIPTION: A picture book with minimal text and maximum impact, as portrayed through both the well-chosen words and the fun-filled, evocative illustrations.

I Used to Be Famous ISBN: 978-0807534434 (hardback) Author: Becky Cattie Illustrator: Tara Luebbe Release Date: 1 June 19 Publisher: Albert Whitman Pages: 32 Trim: 22.86 x 22.86 cm RRP: $29.95 DESCRIPTION: Kiely’s been famous her entire life, but when a baby sister appears on the scene, she feels like a has-been. Now Kiely has to figure out how to gain back the attention of her adoring fans (her family), even if it means sharing the spotlight.

This Tree Counts! ISBN: 978-0807578971 (paperback) Author: Alison Formento Illustrator: Sarah Snow Release Date: 1 June 19 Publisher: Albert Whitman Pages: 32 Trim: 27.3 x 21.59 cm

Frankie Frog and the Throaty Croakers ISBN: 978-0807525432 (hardback) Author/Illustrator: Freya Hartas Release Date: 1 June 19 Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company Pages: 32 Trim: 20.32 x 25.4 cm RRP: $32.95

DESCRIPTION: Every frog dreams of their first croak, but Frankie’s croak never comes! Without it, he’s not sure how he fits into the world of the pond, until one day he hears a mysterious sound from a musical instrument. Is this another way for Frankie to make his voice heard? Frankie Frog and the Throaty Croakers is a celebration of music, determination, and creativity.

Noah Noasaurus ISBN: 978-0807557037 (hardback) Author: Elaine Kiely Kearns Illustrator: Colin Jack Release Date: 1 June 19 Publisher: Albert Whitman Pages: 32 Trim: 22.86 x 22.86 cm RRP: $29.95

RRP: $14.95 DESCRIPTION: If you listen carefully to the lone tree behind Oak Lane School, it has a story to tell, about… one owl, two spiders, three squirrels, four robins, five caterpillars, six ants, seven crickets, eight flies, nine ladybugs, and ten earthworms, all living safe and free in their tree home. What does this tree need? The children know-it needs friends!

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DESCRIPTION: Noah Noasaurus woke up feeling very No. No to brushing his teeth. No to eating breakfast. And definitely No to playing with his little brother. Things only get worse when Noah goes for a walk and relentlessly cheerful Toby Rex, Brian Brontosaurus, and Ava Ceratops follow him. Together, the group starts a bona fide dino parade that even Noah can’t resist. This lighthearted, whimsical story will have readers laughing along at Noah and his friends—as well as at their own bad moods. All prices include GST

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The Case of the Missing Painting (Detective Paw of the Law: Level 3) Time to Read

ISBN: 978-0807515594 (hardback) Author/Illustrator: Dosh Archer Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company Age: 5 to 7 years | Pages: 48 Trim: 15.24 x 22.86 cm

DESCRIPTION: Someone has broken into the fancy art gallery and stolen a painting! Can Detective Paw and Patrol Officer Prickles discover who took it? Young readers can learn about police procedures and detective work as they follow along with Detective Paw and try to solve the case themselves!

RRP: $22.95

ALSO AVAILABLE The Case of Piggy’s Bank (Detective Paw of the Law: Level 3)

The Case of the Stolen Drumsticks (Detective Paw of the Law: Level 3)

ISBN: 978-0807515570 (hardback) Release Date: 1 January 2019

ISBN: 978-0807515563 (hardback) Release Date: 1 January 2019

RRP: $19.99

RRP: $19.99

Time to Read

Time to Read

DESCRIPTION: There’s a new cop on the scene with a nose for justice, and his name is Detective Paw of the Law! He’s an old dog, which is why he leaves all the new tricks up to his partner, Patrol Officer Prickles, a young officer with all the latest police gadgets! In The Case of the Piggy’s Bank, Paw and Prickles are called to the scene of Piggy’s Bank, where all the money has vanished! Can Paw and Prickles crack the case?

DESCRIPTION: Detective Paw and Patrol Officer Prickles reunite for The Case of the Stolen Drumsticks! Vinnie “The Crash” McClaren’s drumsticks disappear right before the Battle of the Bands! Can Detective Paw and Patrol Officer Prickles find the culprit before the show? Young readers can learn about police procedures and detective work as they follow along with Detective Paw and try to solve the case themselves!

Bright owl books Author: Molly Coxe Publisher: Kane Press Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 4 to 7 years | Pages: 40 Trim Size: 22.8 x 16.5 cm RRP: $9.95 ea

Molly Coxe’s fun photographic beginning readers feature the long and short vowel sounds and are only around 100 words per book. These super simple titles are the perfect launch pad for literacy. TITLE (PAPERBACK)

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Blues for Unicorn: Long vowel u 978-1635921106 Go Home, Goat: Long vowel o 978-1635921014 Greedy Beetle: Long vowel e 978-1635921045 Lion Spies a Tiger: Long vowel i 978-1635921076 Save the Cake!: Long vowel a 978-1635920987 ALSO AVAILABLE Cubs in a Tub: Short vowel u 978-1575659855 Hop Frog: Short vowel o 978-1575659824 Wet Hen: Short vowel e Princess Pig: Short vowel i Rat Attack: Short vowel a

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978-1575659763 978-1575659794 978-1575659732

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Billy Stuart in the Minotaur’s Lair

ISBN: 978-1459818408 (paperback) Author: Alain M. Bergeron Illustrator: Sampar Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers Age: 6 to 8 years Pages: 160 Trim: 15.24 x 19.05 cm

Tank & Fizz: The Case of the Tentacle Terror Tank & Fizz # 5

ISBN: 978-1459819528 (paperback Author: Liam O’Donnell Illustrator: Mike Deas Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers Age: 9 to 12 years | Pages: 208 Trim: 13.97 x 19.05 cm RRP: $16.95

RRP: $16.95

Billy Stuart # 2

DESCRIPTION: Billy Stuart, the young raccoon leader of the Zintrepids Scout troop, aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. After accidentally traveling through time in pursuit of Grandpa, Billy and friends find themselves on the island of Crete, snout to snout with King Minos’s Minotaur. It’s a formidable challenge; Billy and his buddies have to escape the Minotaur, the labyrinth and King Minos’s wrath and maybe, just maybe, find their way home! Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles, this sequel to Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids is sure to amuse readers of all ages.

DESCRIPTION: When valuable cargo ships vanish from Rockfall Mountain’s busiest port, crime-fighting goblin detective Fizz Marlow and his troll sleuthing partner, Tank Wrenchlin, know Dectective Hordish is going to need their help (whether he wants it or not). But it’s Tank’s mom, the harbor master who is really feeling the heat. It’s her responsibility to keep the harbor safe, and the lost ships quickly cost her her job. Determined to help, Tank, Fizz and their wizard pal, Aleetha, dive into this new mystery, only to get tangled up with a terror from below that takes the detectives far from home and puts them snout-to-snout with a band of vicious kobold pirates. The Case of the Tentacle Terror is the fifth book in the Tank & Fizz series about two crime-solving monsters living under a mountain.

Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids Billy Stuart # 1 ISBN: 978-1459818378 (paperback) RRP: $16.95

The Case of the Slime Stampede Tank & Fizz # 1 ISBN: 978-1459808102 (paperback) RRP: $16.95 The Case of the Battling Bots Tank & Fizz # 2 ISBN: 978-1459808133 (paperback) RRP: $16.95 The Case of the Missing Mage Tank & Fizz # 3 ISBN: 978-1459812581 (paperback) RRP: $16.95 The Case of Firebane’s Folly Tank & Fizz # 4 ISBN: 978-1459812611 (paperback) RRP: $16.95

Eight Times Up ISBN: 978-1459818613 (paperback) Author: John Corr Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers Age: 9 to 12 years Pages: 224 RRP: $18.95

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DESCRIPTION: Ever since his mom left, Riley has been a mess. He feels nervous all the time. His heart pounds, his neck is tight, and he can’t seem to turn off his brain. His dad signs him up for aikido, hoping it will help. In the dojo, Riley meets boys who are much rougher than he is and a girl who is tougher than all the rest of them put together. For Wafaa, aikido is not her first choice. She was disqualified from competing in judo for wearing a hijab. From the first time she steps on the mat, it’s clear she is far more skilled than anyone expected. Through the teachings of their sensei, Riley and his classmates come to understand that aikido is not about winning or losing or about being perfect. Sensei shows them how to tap into their inner strength and find their place in the universe. All prices include GST

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Escape!

The Island

ISBN: 978-1541545410 Author: Jannette LaRoche Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Darby Creek Age: 11 years + | Pages: 112 Trim: 13.335 x 19.05 cm

ISBN: 978-1541545427 Author: D. A. Graham Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Darby Creek Age: 11 years + | Pages: 112 Trim: 13.335 x 19.05 cm

RRP: $14.95

RRP: $14.95

Reality Show - Reluctant Readers

DESCRIPTION: Four high school friends sign up for a TV escape-room competition, but soon the prize money isn’t the only reason they’re all desperate to escape.

Reality Show - Reluctant Readers

DESCRIPTION: Ethan gets a spot on his favourite survival reality TV show. But in a show based on ruthless competition, he will somehow have to befriend some other contestants if he wants to make it to the end.

The One

The Right Note

ISBN: 978-1541545434 Author: Claire Ainslie Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Darby Creek Age: 11 years + | Pages: 120 Trim: 13.335 x 19.05 cm

ISBN: 978-1541545441 Author: D. A. Graham Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Darby Creek Age: 11 years + | Pages: 112 Trim: 13.335 x 19.05 cm

RRP: $14.95

RRP: $14.95

Reality Show - Reluctant Readers

DESCRIPTION: Her friend signed her up for a reality dating show as a joke, but when Charlotte is selected, she decides to go ahead with it, in the hopes of winning a scholarship. Can true love really can be found—even in the middle of a fraud?

Reality Show - Reluctant Readers

DESCRIPTION: Eve and Ryan have been a music duo ever since they were little. But when they are forced to compete against each other, will they make it through?

Treasure Hunt

Warrior Zone

ISBN: 978-1541545458 Author: Nikki Shannon Smith Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Darby Creek Age: 11 years + | Pages: 120 Trim: 13.335 x 19.05 cm

ISBN: 978-1541545465 Author: Kristen SaBerre Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Darby Creek Age: 11 years + | Pages: 104 Trim: 13.335 x 19.05 cm

RRP: $14.95

RRP: $14.95

Reality Show - Reluctant Readers

DESCRIPTION: When Jazmine and Jason’s younger brother’s bike gets stolen, they team up to compete in a treasure hunt TV competition so they can use the prize money to replace it. Will they be able to work together long enough to take home the prize?

Reality Show - Reluctant Readers

DESCRIPTION: When Fiona enters a physical feats TV competition, she is excited to see how she matches up against other athletes from around the country. But when she finds out the show has been rigged, Fiona must choose between competing fairly or playing by the producers’ rules.

Mason Falls Mysteries - Reluctant Readers (BACKLIST) Author: Various Publisher: Darby Creek Release Date: 1 May 2018

Age Group: 11 years + | Pages: 104 Trim Size: 13.335 x 19.05 cm (paperback) RRP: $14.95 ea

Follow teens who set out to solve a mysterious event in their town of Mason Falls. From strange online profiles to a baseball team’s sudden success to a missing boy, these reality-based mysteries are packed with action and surprising twists. The stories end with clear resolutions that will satisfy reluctant readers while keeping them excited to read the other books in the set.

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Behind the Screen

978-1541501157 The Turnaround 978-1541501195

The House

978-1541501171 Tracks

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ISBN 978-1541501218

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Information Books How to Become an Accidental Genius

Hack Your Backyard

RRP: $44.95

ISBN: 978-1541557178 (paperback) Author: Niki Ahrens Release Date: 1 June 2019 Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 7 to 11 years Pages: 32 Trim: 20.32 x 25.4 cm

ISBN: 978-1459816763 (hardback) Author: Frieda Wishinsky, Elizabeth MacLeod Illustrator: Jenn Playford Release Date: 2 June 19 Publisher: Orca Books Age: 9 to 12 years Pages: 128 Trim: 19.8 x 23.5 cm

Science Buddies ®

RRP: $14.95 DESCRIPTION: Don’t be afraid to try! Make connections! Be persistent! Ask questions and never take no for an answer! Learn the secrets and amazing stories of successful inventors! How to Become an Accidental Genius is full of inspiring tales of famous and lesser-known inventors who have changed the world, from George Washington Carver, Mary Anderson (inventor of the windshield wiper) and inventor and actress Hedy Lamarr to Frank Epperson (of Popsicle fame) and Mary Sherman Morgan (The Woman Who Saved the U.S. Space Race). Readers will be amazed at the inventiveness of these geniuses. The book focuses on inventors from North America but includes stories from around the world. Organized into eleven chapters that highlight the qualities inventors have in common, the book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers.

DESCRIPTION: The great outdoors is calling! Explore science in your own backyard through this wild collection of projects. Make your own compass, learn to tell the temperature from crickets, count the stars, and more! Simple instructions and clear photos ensure projects will be successful, and QR codes lead to supplemental content. This book was created in partnership with Science Buddies®, an organization focused on fostering STEM discovery through hands-on explorations.

30-Minute Makers Author: Various Age Group: 7 to 11 years | Pages: 32 Publisher: Lerner Publications Trim Size: 25.4 x 19.7cm (paperback) Release Date: 1 June 2019 RRP: $14.95 ea This maker-focused series features science projects that can be completed in half an hour or less, and include QR codes leading to additional content. These high-interest titles are created in partnership with science project database Science Buddies®, an organization focused on fostering STEM discovery through hands-on explorations. TITLE

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30-Minute Chemistry Projects

978-1541557116

30-Minute Edible Science Projects

978-1541557123

30-Minute Outdoor Science Projects

978-1541557130

30-Minute Rainy Day Science Projects 978-1541557147 30-Minute Robotics Projects

978-1541557154

30-Minute Sustainable Science Projects 978-1541557161

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Top Secret Science Author: Various Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 10 to 14 years | Pages: 48 Trim Size: 18.415 x 23.495 cm (paperback) RRP: $15.95 ea

This riveting series examines the most closely guarded scientific and technological developments of yesterday and today. Learn about secret “science wars” between pharmaceutical companies, top-secret military and espionage science carried out in the world’s highest-security labs, and some of history’s darkest secrets of unethical practices done in the name of scientific progress. TITLE

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Top Secret Science in Cybercrime and Espionage

978-0778759980

Top Secret Science in Energy

978-0778759997

Top Secret Science in Medicine

978-0778760320

Top Secret Science in Space

978-0778760344

Top Secret Science in the Military

978-0778760337

Top Secret Science in Transportation

978-0778760351

Lightning Bolt Books ™ — Magic Tricks Author: Elsie Olson Publisher: LernerClassroom Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 6 to 9 years | Pages: 24 Trim Size: 26.035 x 19.05 cm (paperback) RRP: $14.95 ea

You won’t believe your eyes! This series teaches aspiring magicians to perform amazing optical illusions, disappearing tricks, prop tricks, and card tricks. Simple text, step-by-step instructions, and supporting photos engage and excite young readers. TITLE

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Magic Disappearing Acts 978-1541545793 Magic Tricks with Optical Illusions 978-1541545816 Magic Tricks with Cards

978-1541545809 Magic Tricks with Props

978-1541545823

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June 2019

Full STEAM Ahead! Full STEAM Ahead! is an innovative literacy series for early readers that provides an introduction to STEAM subjects.

Expertly leveled text combines with bold images to engage young readers. Key concepts are explained using relatable examples, allowing children to build comprehension and fluency skills as they build their knowledge of STEAM topics. An inquiry-based activity in each book helps children understand how STEAM subjects overlap, and encourages creative problem solving, perseverance, collaboration, and other essential skills. Educator support features are provided in each book, including highfrequency and academic word lists and question prompts to build

critical thinking and comprehension skills. The books are useful as read-alouds in Early Learning and Kindergarten, and for individual or group instruction in grades one and two. A free teacher’s guide is available for download from Crabtree Publishing’s website. In addition, supplemental digital content and activities that reinforce and extend key series concepts are available on the Crabtree Plus website through a link printed inside each book.

Full STEAM Ahead! - Math Matters Author: Adrianna Morganelli Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 4 to 7 years | Pages: 24 Trim Size: 20.32 x 20.32 cm (paperback) RRP: $12.95 ea

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Building Tens with My Friends

978-0778762911 Skip Counting My Way to School

978-0778762935

Building with Shapes

978-0778762928 Subtraction in Action

978-0778763116

Full STEAM Ahead! - Science Starters Author: Crystal Sikkens Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 4 to 7 years | Pages: 24 Trim Size: 20.32 x 20.32 cm (paperback) RRP: $12.95 ea

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Day and Night

978-0778762348 The Four Seasons

978-0778762355

From Seed to Pumpkin

978-0778762362 The Life Cycle of a Rabbit

978-0778762379

Full STEAM Ahead! - Technology Time Author: Cynthia O’Brien Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date: 1 June 2019

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Age Group: 4 to 7 years | Pages: 24 Trim Size: 20.32 x 20.32 cm (paperback) RRP: $12.95 ea

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Parts Work Together

978-0778762386 Technology Then and Now 978-0778762409

Technology and You!

978-0778762393 What Is Technology?

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Full STEAM Ahead! - Engineering Everywhere Author: Robin Johnson Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date: 1 June 2019 TITLE

Age Group: 4 to 7 years | Pages: 24 Trim Size: 20.32 x 20.32 cm (paperback) RRP: $12.95 ea ISBN

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Engineering in My Community 978-0778762508 Mistakes Help Us Learn

978-0778762522

How Engineers Solve Problems

978-0778762676

978-0778762515 What Does an Engineer Do?

Full STEAM Ahead! - Arts In Action Author: Robin Johnson Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 4 to 7 years | Pages: 24 Trim Size: 20.32 x 20.32 cm (paperback) RRP: $12.95

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Artists Use Tools

978-0778762683 How Do Artists Tell Stories? 978-0778762706

Creating Colors

978-0778762690 Making Art from Anything

978-0778762904

Investigative Journalism that Inspired Change Author: Diane Dakers Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 10 to 14 years + | Pages: 48 Trim Size: 18.415 x 23.495 cm (paperback) RRP: $16.95 ea

Investigative journalists interview sources and methodically work through documents and databases to uncover the truth about issues that affect us all. This important series details the painstaking work behind investigative journalism, and the importance of freedom of the press in uncovering wrongdoing and injustice. Each book features three case studies in which a journalist followed a trail of information to bring an issue to light and affect change. Brief bios of journalists are included, along with a roadmap for readers on how to critically examine and investigate issues. TITLE

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Environmental Journalism 978-0778753629 Human Rights Journalism 978-0778753643 Health Care Journalism

978-0778753636 Sports Journalism

978-0778753650

Celebrate the Moon Landing p13

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Deconstructing Powerful Speeches Author: Rebecca Sjonger Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date:1 June 2019

Age Group: 11 to 14 years + | Pages: 48 Trim Size: 20.32 x 25.4 cm (paperback) RRP: $16.95 ea

This inspiring new series examines and illuminates significant speeches in history. Each book features a renowned speech in which the writer uses language and nuance to put forth compelling arguments. Critical primary-source analysis puts the speech into context for readers, and a special chapter uses comparative speech to help explain the cultural importance and influence of conveying messages. Text-dependent critical thinking questions help facilitate further research and discussion. TITLE

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Abraham Lincoln: The Gettysburg Address

978-0778752530

James Baldwin: Cambridge Debate Speech

978-0778752547

Susan B. Anthony: On A Woman’s Right to Vote 978-0778752554 Tecumseh: Speech at Vincennes

978-0778752561

Get Informed-Stay Informed Author: Various Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 10 to 14 years | Pages: 48 Trim Size: 18.415 x 23.495 cm (paperback) RRP: $16.95 ea

The Get Informed—Stay Informed series is designed to empower young people to become knowledgeable, active citizens by engaging with current issues shaping the world today. Each title arms readers with a critical overview of an issue, providing accessible entry points to grasp essential background context, and explains related vocabulary to help readers understand the causes and possible outcomes. Issues are examined from multiple perspectives, and consider local, national, and global connections. In addition, readers will be equipped with tangible, take-away strategies and tools to help them stay informed about ongoing developments. Includes Teacher’s Guide. TITLE

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TITLE

Oil and Pipelines

978-0778753483 Gun Violence

ISBN 978-0778753469

Immigration and Refugees 978-0778753476 Digital Data Security ALSO AVAILABLE

978-0778753452

Climate Change

978-0778749707 #MeToo Movement

978-0778749714

Net Neutrality

978-0778749721 Opioid Crisis

978-0778749738

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A GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND: celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing

Moon Flight Atlas Author: David Jefferis Age Group: 10 to 14 years | Pages: 32 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Trim Size: 21.6 x 27.9 cm (paperback) Release Date:1 June 2019 RRP: $16.95 ea The Moon Flight Atlas series celebrates the 50th anniversary of humans landing on the Moon. Each book in the series features two large maps of the Moon detailing different aspects from topographical features to routes take by astronauts and rovers. Outstanding photographs highlight the historic facts of early space flight, NASA’s Apollo program, the Moon’s exploration since humans first set foot on it, and plans for future missions. Useful timelines help readers keep dates in focus. TITLE

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Dreams of Space: Before Apollo

978-0778754176

Exploring the Moon: 1969-1972

978-0778754183

Project Apollo: The Race to Land on the Moon 978-0778754190 The Astronauts: Space Survival

978-0778754206

Space Exploration (Alternator Books ™) Author: Various Publisher: Lerner Publications Release Date: 1 June 2019

Age Group: 8 to 12 years | Pages: 32 Trim Size: 22.86 x 17.78 cm (hardback) RRP: $49.95 ea *INDENT

Inspired by science headlines, this series explores discoveries, technological achievements, and exciting research into the final frontier. Learn how scientists look back in time to see the first stars, as well as how they’re planning for space travel to Mars. TITLE

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TITLE

Breakthroughs in Deep Space Science 978-1541538733 Breakthroughs in Space Travel

ISBN 978-1541538689

Breakthroughs in Mars Exploration

978-1541538696 Breakthroughs in Stars Research

978-1541538719

Breakthroughs in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

978-1541538726 Breakthroughs in Planet and Comet Research

978-1541538702

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Book Week 2019 Ideas & Activities ISBN: 978-0648024361 Ship Date: 10 June 2019 The Book Curator

35% Discount (FIRM SALE) Book Week 2019 Ideas & Activities with a minimum order of 10 copies.

In this two volmue set you’ll find digital activities (using websites, iPad apps and other technology), great ideas for library displays including suggestions on where to source materials for your displays, blackline masters for classroom and library activities and much more. This valuable two volume resource comes in magazine format and is packaged in a clear envelope.

Book Week 2019 Ideas & Activities will ship to you 10th June 2019

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Special offer on backlist titles 50% off RRp

Meeka

Gus the Asparagus (2nd Edition)

ISBN: 978-0648099307 (hardback) Author: Suzanne Barton Illustrator: Anil Tortop Release Date: 27 September 2017 Publisher: Bluebell Books Pages: 32 Trim: 26.67 x 26.162 cm

ISBN: 978-0994557032 (hardback) Author: Ann-Marie Finn & Kaylene Hobson Illustrator: Ann-Marie Finn Release Date: 15 July 2018 Publisher: Yellow Brick Books Pages: 32 Trim: 17.78 x 11.43 cm

RRP: $22.00

RRP: $19.99 DESCRIPTION: Meeka is a cheeky little market bird who loves getting his beak into everything ooey gooey and sticky licky. One day, during a post-feast snooze in a Moroccan tagine, Meeka is bird-napped by a granny with a need for speed. Will Meeka’s friends rescue him before he becomes bird stew?

At the Beach

DESCRIPTION: Meet Gus! Gus might be the only asparagus in his family, but he is happy. However, when he goes to school he starts to realise that he doesn’t always ‘fit in’. Gus is here to help kids understand that it’s okay to be different. He will soon become a favourite with anyone who has ever felt a little bit out of place — kids and adults alike.

Be Active

Mizzie Likes to Help Bella-Boo

Sing with Mizzie

Mizzie Likes to Help Bella-Boo

Nursery Rhymes

ISBN: 978-0994525604 (boardbook) Author: Sandra Ebbott Illustrator: Goran Vujinovic Release Date: 2 August 2016 Publisher: Mizzie The Kangaroo Productions Pages: 10 | Trim: 16 x 16 cm

ISBN: 978-0994525611 (boardbook) Author: Sandra Ebbott Illustrator: Goran Vujinovic Release Date: 2 August 2016 Publisher: Mizzie The Kangaroo Productions Pages: 10 | Trim: 16 x 16 cm

ISBN: 978-0994525628 (sound boardbook) Author: Sandra Ebbott Illustrator: Nina Didenko Release Date: 2 December 2018 Publisher: Mizzie The Kangaroo Productions Pages: 12 | Trim: 16 x 16 cm

RRP: $14.95

RRP: $14.95

RRP: $22.99

DESCRIPTION: At the Beach is all about the fun and safety at the beach. Young children will love turning pages and discovering more. Parents will love the lessons the books will teach!

DESCRIPTION: Be Active shows the fun in being active, inddors and outdoors. Young children will love turning pages and discovering more. Parents will love the lessons the books will teach!

DESCRIPTION: Sing with Mizzie Nursery Rhymes is a fun and interactive SOUND book. Press the button and hear 15 seconds of 6 favourite nursery rhymes sung by the beautiful voices of Australian children school choirs.

Ruby Wishfingers Author: Deborah Kelly Publisher: Wombat Books Release Date: 1 March 2016

Illustrator: Leigh Hedstrom Trim Size: # x # cm (paperback) RRP: $9.99 ea

Ruby Wishfingers is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary name. Only nobody else seems to think so. That is until Ruby wakes up with a strange feeling in the tips of her fingers. Little does she know this feeling marks the beginning of a grand adventure. After all, there’s more to being a Wishfingers than having a funny name!

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Skydancer’s Escape

978-1925139631

King of the Castle

978-1925563160

Toad-Ally Magic

978-1925139815

Funny Money

978-1925563269

Hide-and-Seek

978-1925139938

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