What on Earth Books & Britannica Books Spring/Summer 2024 Catalog (US)

Welcome to the What on Earth Books and Britannica Books Children’s Catalog

Climate change is the biggest single issue that humanity faces. It will permeate every aspect of our children’s lives, from the price of food and the availability of overseas travel, to vast tracts of the world that will become uninhabitable and the pressure of political and social upheaval that it will bring.

It’s a topic that children’s book publishers—especially nonfiction specialists like us— feel responsible for narrating, and in a way that creates positive, constructive activism, not doomsday pessimism. That sentiment is exactly what underpins the second book in our How to Teach Grown-ups series, which seeks to activate children and create knowledge about topics even adults find hard to grasp. How to Teach Grown-ups about Climate Change author Patricia Daniels writes in a highly accessible narrative style, with fun (sometime hilarious) illustrations by Aaron Blecha. It goes through all the major science facts about climate change, providing young people with a balanced but informed perspective that, we hope, will inspire them to challenge the adults in their lives with what must be done to address the key issues.

Though few young people will have the chance to travel to the most delicate, far-off places on our planet, author Karen Romano Young is happy to bring them along on her trips using the magic of books. Following Antarctica: The Shrinking Continent (Spring 2022), Karen’s Galápagos Islands: The World’s Living Laboratory uses beautifully crafted narrative and stunning illustrations to intoduce these jewel-like volcanic islands, their extraordinary wildlife, and the cutting-edge science and dedicated local residents that are making them a model for sustainable living worldwide.

Traveling around the world from the comfort of your own home or school is also behind our third What on Earth Books title for Spring 2024. Solstice takes readers to 14 different countries to meet 14 imaginary children. We experience the June solstice through their eyes and learn what they do on the longest, shortest day of the year. An artist connected to the country being explored has illustrated each chapter, bringing the area to life and celebrating the diversity of human cultures.

Finally, we are more than proud to present the sixth title in Britannica's FACTopia! series, which has sold over 130,000 copies to date. Science FACTopia! takes readers on a hilarious, interconnected safari through the world of scientists and inventions. For kids who love facts but aren’t so sure about books, this series is the perfect solution!

Best wishes,

Christopher Lloyd

CEO, Founder, What on Earth Publishing

New Titles

Britannica Books

Science FACTopia!

What on Earth Books

Backlist

Britannica Books

What on Earth Books

Absolutely Everything! Revised and Expanded Evolution • How to Chat Chicken

Human Kindness

Antarctica • Where in the World Are You? It's Up to Us

Marvelous Lens series

Our Amazing World series

ZOOM Series

The Good Germ Hotel • Space Maps

Earth is Big Music

Planet SOS • Every Second

Ocean • Humanimal

Literally Monsters

Nose Knows • Eye Spy

Unseen Worlds • North America

Prehistoric • The Magna Carta Chronicle

Explorer Series

The State Chronicles series

Timeline Wallbook series

Timeline Posterbook series

Timeline Stickerbook series

Britannica's What On Earth Magazine

MARCH 2024

Science FACTopia!

Follow the Trail of 400 STEM-tastic facts!

Written by Rose Davidson, Illustrated by Andy Smith

ISBN 978-1-80466-025-6

9 781804 660256

An enthralling journey through the worlds of space, animals, engineering, math, machines, and more in 400 connected facts!

Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia! series, in which facts are connected in surprising and hilarious ways. You’ll meet a parrot called Squawkzilla, find out about the fastest muscles in the body, discover gems that can change color, and learn about black holes that “burp.” Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Science FACTopia! brings STEM topics to life, with facts kids will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

• Explores 400 of the most exciting STEM facts with humor and dynamism!

• Forms innovative and unexpected connections between topics as varied as geology, dinosaurs, astronomy, coding, and more

• Every fact has been rigorously checked and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica

• Includes over 300 color illustrations

• Perfect for fans of Weird but True!

• Great for reluctant readers

AUTHOR ILLUSTRATOR

Rose Davidson is a writer, editor, and researcher. Currently based in Ohio, she is a contributing editor for National Geographic Kids magazine and the author of multiple children's books about animals, nature, and much more.

See p. 12 for more in this series!

Andy Smith is an award-winning illustrator who studied illustration at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art, London. His work combines illustration and typography to create humor and energy, executed with a handmade feel. He lives in East Sussex, UK.

MARCH 2024

How to Teach Grown-ups about Climate Change

Foreword by Dr.

Michael E. Mann, Written by Patricia Daniels, Illustrated by Aaron Blecha

A witty guide to the science behind climate change, which puts kids in charge.

Featuring a foreword by internationally renowned climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann and bursting with fabulous original illustrations, this delightful book deals with the pressing topic of our changing planet in an uplifting, positive manner. Interwoven among the more serious questions—Why is Earth so special in the first place? How do we know about climate change? What causes it?—are fun-filled facts about cow burps, woolly mammoths, panda-shaped solar panels, and much more. Crucially, this book also equips children and adults alike with the practical tools they need to tackle climate change in their everyday lives.

• Features a foreword by renowned climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann, who is also an expert consultant on the book

• Deals with the serious topic in an uplifting, positive manner, with 100 fabulous original illustrations by Aaron Blecha

• Empowers children to educate themselves and their grown-ups about the timely issue of climate change, including a quiz to test their knowledge at the end!

AUTHOR & EXPERT CONSULTANT

Patricia Daniels has written more than a dozen books for adults and children, and she is a frequent contributor to National Geographic’s publications.

Dr. Michael Mann is Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania.

ILLUSTRATOR

See p. 18 for more in this series!

Aaron Blecha is based in Brighton, UK. He has illustrated over 40 books, including the popular George Brown, Class Clown, and Shark School series. In addition to illustrating children’s books, Aaron works as a character designer in TV development for studios such as Disney, Curious Pictures, and eOne Family.

MAY 2024

Solstice

Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day

Jen Breach, Illustrated by 14 global artists

MAY 7th 2024 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.99 • Hardcover

64 pp • 7-11 • 9.8 x 10.4 in • 9781913750787

ISBN 978-1-913750-78-7

9 781913 750787

Learn about the daily lives of children around the world on the June solstice—the longest, shortest day.

Twice a year, Earth experiences an almost magical day called a solstice. This is when the Sun is farthest North or South from the equator, and it marks the beginning of winter or summer. People have celebrated the solstice since ancient times, and many of these traditions remain today. In Solstice we meet 14 imaginary children and learn about how they celebrate the longest, shortest day of the year. Some celebrate with music, food, and dancing, but for others it's just a normal day. Illustrators associated with each location represent their countries with authority and beauty, and bring the diversity of our world to life.

• Explains the science, history, and cultural significance of the longest, shortest day of the year

• Encourages empathy and introduces young readers to how children all over the world live

• Features colorful artwork from illustrators who represent their countries with authority and beauty

• Teaches readers words in each character's language with each chapter including a vocabulary and pronunciation box

AUTHOR

Jen Breach is a children's author of fiction and non-fiction. They hold an MFA in Writing for Children and Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. They are a mentor for Girls Write Now and The Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP). Jen identifies as queer and non-binary.

ILLUSTRATORS

Asako Masunouchi, Cristina Merchan, Daniel Grey Barnett, Gabi Salem, Gordy Wright, Jannicke Hansen, Mavisu Demirağ, Musonda Kabwe, Nabila Adani Putrinda, Qu Lan, Sakina Saidi, Tinuke Fagborun, Ubahang Nembang, and Vivian Mineker

JUNE 2024

Galápagos Islands

The World's Living Laboratory

Karen Romano Young Illustrated by Amy Grimes

JUNE 4th 2024 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.99 • Hardcover

64 pp • 10-14 • 8.5 x 11 in • 9781804661154

ISBN 978-1-80466-115-4

9 781804 661154

Welcome to the Galapágos, a pristine archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, where locals and visiting scientists work and live among giant tortoises, salt-snorting iguanas, diving penguins, and erupting volcanoes.

They are focused on the most urgent problem of our times: How can humans exist in harmony with nature on the only planet we are ever likely to have? Karen Romano Young, author of Antarctica: The Melting Continent, again takes to the field, visiting the archipelago to observe its environments first-hand and to interview the people who are lighting the way for the rest of us. Illustrator Amy Grimes brings Karen’s experience into vivid visual life for those of us who haven’t been there—yet.

• Nonfiction reading at its best, with author Karen Romano Young melding first-hand experience, interviews with scientists in the field, and easy-to-understand background and context that will make every reader an expert.

• STEM, STEM, STEM, including Earth science, ecology, technology, and lots and lots of animals.

• Profiles of a diverse array of scientists and locals, historical and modern, will activate readers to solve the problems of the world themselves.

• Gorgeous illustrations and maps draw the reader into the world of these exotic islands.

AUTHOR ILLUSTRATOR

Karen Romano Young is a writer, illustrator, science communicator, and polar explorer. She is a veteran of seven research voyages, including dives to the bottom of the ocean, and has written more than two dozen books for children. She lives in Connecticut with her husband.

See p. 23 for more in this series!

Amy Grimes loves working with the natural patterns found in her subjects. She uses a variety of handpainted textures, which she scans and assembles to create digital collages.

FACTopia! Series

History FACTopia!

Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts

Julie Beer • Andy Smith

An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!

SEP 2023 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC

6 x 8.1 in • 208 pp • 8–12 • 9781804660416

eBook: 9781804660942

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

JNF025000 / History / General •

JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural

The FACTopia! series has sold over 130,000 copies worldwide!

ISBN 978-1-80466-041-6

Animal FACTopia!

Follow the Trail of 400 Beastly Facts

Julie Beer • Andy Smith

Discover facts about escaping penguins, farting zebras, leaping dolphins, snorting elephants, dancing bears, and more—all connected in weird and wonderful ways.

APR 2023 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC

6 x 8.1 in • 208 pp • 8–12 • 9781913750732

eBook: 9781804660799

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF021050 / Games & Activities / Questions & Answers

“Interesting facts propel this journey through 400 varied tidbits about animals.”

ISBN 978-1-913750-73-2

Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California

Gross FACTopia!

Paige Towler • Andy Smith

SEP 2022

6 x 8.1 in

208 pp

8–12

eBook: 9781804660379

9781913750688

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF021050 / Games & Activities / Questions & Answers

ISBN 978-1-913750-68-8

9 781913 750688

Return to FACTopia!

Kate Hale • Andy Smith

MAR 2022

6 x 8.1 in

208 pp

8–12

9781913750404

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

“Books like the excellent FACTopia! by Kate Hale prove the printed word can still bring its A-game to the table.”

Robin Brooks, GeekDad on FACTopia!

ISBN 978-1-913750-40-4

9 781913 750404

FACTopia!

Kate Hale • Andy Smith

MAY 2021 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC

6 x 8.1 in

208 pp

8–12

9781912920716

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

“The trail of interconnected facts is a small piece of genius.”

Robin Brooks, GeekDad

ISBN 978-1-912920-71-6

9 781912 920716

The Encyclopedia Collection

Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica

1,000s of Facts & Figures...

Revealed in Pictures

Valentina D'Efilippo, Andrew Pettie, & Conrad Quilty-Harper

A groundbreaking new encyclopedia from Britannica, where the pictures do the talking! With more than 200 original infographic illustrations, this awe-inspiring book is perfect for visual learners.

OCT 2023 • US $32.00 / CAN $42.99 • HC

8.3 x 11 in • 336 pp • 10-14 • 9781913750466

eBook: 9781804660966

JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

Britannica's Baby Encyclopedia

For curious kids ages 0 to 3

Sally Symes • Hanako Clulow

The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book, featuring a cover with 6 die cuts.

OCT 2022 • US $25.00 / CAN $33.75 • HC

8.3 x 11 in • 72 pp • 0–3 • 9781913750800

JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias

JNF000000 / General

ISBN 978-1-913750-80-0

“Encourages adults and small children to sit together, seeking and finding things in the pictures and talking about them. Such exchanges are like rocket fuel for cognitive development.”

Wall Street Journal

eBook: 9781804660331 9

Britannica All New Kids’

Encyclopedia

What We Know & What We Don’t

Christopher Lloyd Foreword by J.E. Luebering

A beautifully illustrated compendium of knowledge, with more than 100 expert consultants from around the world.

OCT 2020 • US $32.00 / CAN $42.99 • HC

8.3 x 11 in • 424 pp • 8–12 • 9781912920488

JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF025000 / History / General

ISBN 978-1-912920-48-8

Over 400,000 copies sold globally.

“This exciting single-volume compendium ranges across time and space, and it’s packed with pictures.”

Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal

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5-Minute Really True Stories Series

Britannica’s 5-Minute Really True Stories for Family Time

30 Amazing Stories featuring baby dinosaurs, helpful dogs, playground science, family reunions, a world of birthdays, and much more! Alli Brydon, Catherine D. Hughes, and Jackie McCann

True stories that reveal the amazing science and history behind family time activities.

JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural

JNF003330 / Animals / Baby Animals

JNF014000 / Cooking & Food

JNF038000 / People & Places / General

ISBN 978-1-913750-38-1

9 781913 750381

ISBN 978-1-912920-65-5

9 781912 920655

5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime

30 Amazing Stories featuring frozen frogs, King Tut’s beds, the world’s biggest sleepover, the phases of the Moon, and more!

Sally Symes, Rachel Valentine, Jackie McCann, and Jen Arena

Go on a journey of wonder and learning in the 5 minutes before bedtime with this collection of true stories about sleep.

OCT 2020 • US $16.99 / CAN $22.99 • HC

7.8 x 10.5 in • 192 pp • 4–8 • 9781912920655

Audiobook: 9781913750008

JNF067000 / Bedtime & Dreams

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF025000 / History / General

“This book has 30 amazing 5-minute stories with great illustrations and all facts verified by Britannica... this one’s a winner.”

Asia McLain, BuzzFeed

Audiobook narrated by Joanna Lumley

ISBN 978-1-913750-51-0

9 781913 750510

How to Teach Grown-ups about Pluto

The cutting-edge space science of the solar system

Dean Regas • Aaron Blecha

A witty guide to Pluto’s discovery and demotion, which puts kids in charge.

APR 2022 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC

6 x 8.5 in • 112 pp • 8–12 • 9781913750510

JNF051040 / Science & Nature / Astronomy

JNF051010 / Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science

JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science

“Simple, factual and yet entertaining which will keep readers of all ages engaged.” NetGalley, 5 starred review Scan here to see the animated book trailer!

Listified!

Britannica’s 300 lists that will blow your mind

Andrew Pettie • Andrés Lozano

Britannica's gloriously geeky guide to the universe, with hundreds of lists that will keep kids and their grown-ups absorbed for hours.

SEP 2021 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC

7.1 x 11 in • 416 pp • 8–12 • 9781912920754

JNF038000 / People & Places / General

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF025000 / History / General

“A treasure trove of fun and fantastic facts!”

Michael Morpurgo

ISBN 978-1-912920-75-4

9 781912 920754

ISBN 978-1-913750-42-8

9 781913 750428

Britannica First Big Book of Why

The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY!

Sally Symes and Stephanie Drimmer • Kate Slater

The definitive question and answer book, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know.

OCT 2021 • US $27.00 / CAN $36.50 • HC

8.3 x 11 in • 272 pp • 4–8 • 9781913750428

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF051130 / Technology / Machinery & Tools

Over 100,000 copies sold globally.

“This authoritative, fully sourced, informative, and positively fun book is filled with facts, all generously illustrated.” Reading Rockets, Holiday Buying Guide 2021

Scan here to see the animated book trailer!

ISBN 978-1-80466-076-8

9 781804 660768

Absolutely Everything! Revised and Expanded

A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things too Numerous to Mention

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

The most remarkable true stories of all time and from around the world brought vividly to life—from the Big Bang right up to the present day.

SEP 2023 • US $25.00 / CAN $33.75 • HC

7.2 x 9.8 in• 416 pp • 10–14 • 9781804660768

eBook: 9781804660829

Audiobook: 9781804661345

JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural

JNF025000 / History / General

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

Audiobook narrated by James Macnaughton

ISBN 978-1-912920-54-9

9 781912 920549

Evolution

Dr. Sarah Darwin and Dr. Eva-Maria

Sadowski • Olga Baumert

Discover the story of life on Earth and how it came to be, with real-life scientists Sarah Darwin and Eva-Maria Sadowski.

OCT 2023 • US $24.99 / CAN $33.75 • HC

10.2 x 11 in• 64 pp • 8–12 • 9781912920549

eBook: 9781804661000

JNF037050 / Science & Nature

/ Fossils

JNF051150 / Science & Nature

/ Zoology

JNF037030 / Science & Nature

/ Flowers & Plants

How to Chat Chicken

Gossip Gorilla, Babble Bee, Gab Gecko, and Talk in 66 Other Animal Languages

Dr. Nick Crumpton • Adrienne Barman

It’s time to talk on the wild side! Learn how to chat chicken, gossip with gorillas, mumble with meerkats, warble with whales, and much more.

OCT 2023 • US $15.99 / CAN $21.50 • HC

6 x 8.1 in• 128 pp • 5–7 • 9781804660430

eBook: 9781804660980

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF051000 / Science & Nature

/ General

JNF051150 / Science & Nature

ISBN 978-1-80466-043-0

9 781804 660430

/ Zoology

ISBN 978-1-912920-32-7

9 781912 920327

Human Kindness

True Stories of Compassion and Generosity that Changed the World

John Francis • Josy Bloggs

Be inspired by incredible stories of kindness from around the world, and throughout history.

SEP 2022 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC

10.2 x 11 in• 64 pp • 8–12 • 9781912920327

eBook: 9781804660355

JNF007110 / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists

JNF053160 / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

JNF053200 / Social Topics / Values & Virtues

“We NEED more books like this for young readers.”

NetGalley, 5 starred review

Antarctica The Melting Continent

Karen Romano Young • Angela Hsieh

Explore a frozen continent full of incredible animals, places, people, and stories.

APR 2022 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC

8.5 x 11 in • 64 pp • 10–14 • 9781913750534

JNF038090 / People & Places / Polar Regions

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF037020 / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

"Superior in style, liveliness, integrity and format."

Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's and Young Adult Literature

ISBN 978-1-913750-53-4

9 781913 750534

ISBN 978-1-913750-76-3

9 781913 750763

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Where in the World Are You?

Marie G. Rohde

A colorful, joyful, and playful exploration of our world, and our place within it.

SEP 2022 • US $17.99 / CAN $ 24.50 • HC

9.4 x 11 in• 48 pp • 5–7 • 9781913750763

eBook: 9781804660393

JNF000000 / General

JNF038000 / People & Places / General

“The real power of this engaging read-aloud, lies in stimulating a child's wonder and awe at the ever-expanding universe that surrounds us.”

The Horn Book

ISBN 978-1-913750-56-5

9 781913 750565

It's Up to Us

Building a Brighter Future for Nature, People & Planet (The Children's Terra Carta)

Christopher Lloyd • Multiple illustrators

“Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home.”— His Majesty King Charles III

FEB 2022 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.99 • HC

10.2 x 11 in • 64 pp • 7–10 • 9781913750565

JNF037020 / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

JNF065000 / Recycling & Green Living

“As much as this is a celebration of nature it also celebrates the global community... Christopher Lloyd's words shine on each page.”

Sarah Street, The Silvan Reverie

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Marvelous Magic Lens Series

Marvelous Body

A Magic Lens Book

Jane Wilsher • Andrés Lozano

Reveal the incredible inner workings of the human body.

JUN 2022 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC/Novelty

9.8 x 9.8 in • 48 pp • 7–11 • 9781913750589

JNF013110 / Concepts / Body

JNF051030 / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology

JNF024000 / Health & Daily Living / General

ISBN 978-1-913750-58-9

9 781913 750589

ISBN 978-1-912920-20-4

9 781912 920204

Selected for The Children's Book Council's Hot Off the Press List: June 2022

Marvelous Machines

A Magic Lens Book

Jane Wilsher • Andrés Lozano

Use the Magic Lens to reveal the inner workings of the machines all around us.

FEB 2021 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC/Novelty

9.8 x 9.8 in • 48 pp • 7–11 • 9781912920204

JNF051120 / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made

JNF051130 / Technology / Machinery & Tools

JNF021000 / Games & Activities / General

“Just the ticket for mechanically curious kids.” Kirkus Reviews

Body Machines

Amazing World Series

Amazing Animals

100+ Creatures That Will Boggle Your Mind

Sabrina Weiss • Paul Daviz

Record breaking tongues, playful dolphins, sleepy koalas—animals come in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes and sizes.

FEB 2022 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC

10.2 x 11 in • 64 pp • 7–11 • 9781912920365

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology

ISBN 978-1-912920-36-5

9 781912 920365

ISBN 978-1-912920-26-6

9 781912 920266

“Every page is so attractive and colorful... you get to learn so much so quickly.”

Luminous Libro

Amazing Rivers

100+ Waterways That Will Boggle Your Mind

Julie Vosburgh Agnone • Kerry Hyndman

A fact-filled, colorful celebration of Earth's waterways. Discover religious celebrations, stunning waterfalls, and weird wildlife.

AUG 2021 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC

10.2 x 11 in • 64 pp • 7–11 • 9781912920266

JNF051180 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences /Geography

JNF037070 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.)

JNF003000 / Animals / General

ISBN 978-1-912920-50-1

9 781912 920501

Amazing Treasures

100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind

David Long • Studio Muti

Discover 100+ of the world's most extraordinary human-made and natural treasures, objects, and places.

FEB 2021 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC

10.2 x 11 in • 64 pp • 7–11 • 9781912920501

JNF025020 / History / Ancient

JNF066000 / Pirates

JNF006040 / Art / History

JNF052010 / Social Science / Archaeology

“The illustrations are bright and engaging... A fun book for historians and treasure hunters alike.”

Stephanie Tournas, Youth Services Book Review

Amazing Islands

100+ Places That Will Boggle Your Mind

Sabrina Weiss • Kerry Hyndman

A fact-filled, colorful celebration of island wildlife, history, and culture, with volcanoes, rainforests, Komodo dragons, and more!

JUN 2020 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC

10.2 x 11 in

64 pp

7–11 • 9781912920167

JNF051180 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Geography

JNF003150 / Animals / Marine Life

ISBN 978-1-912920-16-7

9 781912 920167

JNF037070 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.)

“A beautifully illustrated book, chock full of valuable information about islands around the world.”

Beth Rogers, YA and Kids’ Books Central

ZOOM Series

ZOOM Construction Site Adventure

Susan Hayes • Susanna Rumiz

NOV 2021 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Boardbook

5.9 x 6.7 in • 36 pp • 1–3 • 9781912920426

JNF057030 / Transportation / Cars & Trucks

“Another delightful edition in the Zoom series of board books.”

YA Books Central

ISBN 978-1-912920-42-6

9 781912 920426

ZOOM Farm Adventure

Susan Hayes • Aviel Basil

NOV 2021 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Boardbook

5.9 x 6.7 in • 36 pp • 1–3 • 9781912920440

JNF003080 / Animals / Farm Animals

“Colorful, bright illustrations show a little boy loving his farm experience.”

Youth Services Book Review

ISBN 978-1-912920-44-0

9 781912 920440

ZOOM Rainforest Adventure

Susan Hayes • Susanna Rumiz

APR 2021 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Boardbook

5.9 x 6.7 in • 36 pp • 1–3 • 9781912920402

JNF003080 / Animals / Farm Animals

JNF003300 / Animals / Jungle Animals

JNF037040 / Science & Nature / Trees & Forests

“These books are perfect for young children between the ages of birth and three years old.”

Kristin Guay, Youth Services Book Review

ISBN 978-1-912920-40-2

9 781912 920402

ZOOM Dinosaur Adventure

Susan Hayes • Sam Rennocks

APR 2021 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Boardbook

5.9 x 6.7 in • 36 pp • 1–3 • 9781912920464

JNF057030 / Transportation / Cars & Trucks

JNF003050 / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

JNF037050 / Science & Nature / Fossils

“Take[s] children on a wonderful journey where they encounter unique animals and see beautiful habitats.”

Kristin Guay, Youth Services Book Review

ISBN 978-1-912920-46-4

9 781912 920464

ZOOM Space Adventure

Susan Hayes • Susanna Rumiz

OCT 2020 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Boardbook

5.9 x 6.7 in

36 pp

1–3

9781999967987

JNF051010 / Technology / Aeronautics & Space Science

JNF051040 / Science & Nature / Astronomy

“This spectacular space jaunt is a top-tier blend of adventure and information, creatively conveyed. Kirkus Reviews—Starred Review

ISBN 978-1-9999679-8-7

9 781999 967987

ZOOM Ocean Adventure

Susan Hayes • Sam Rennocks

OCT 2020 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Boardbook

5.9 x 6.7 in

36 pp

1–3

9781999968007

JNF003150 / Animals / Marine Life

JNF037070 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water

“Thrilling undersea expedition. Absolutely stellar.” Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 978-1-9999680-0-7

9 781999 968007

ISBN 978-1-913750-16-9

9 781913 750169

The Good Germ Hotel Meet Your Body’s Marvelous Microbes

Kim Sung-hwa and Kwon Su-jin

• Kim Ryung-eon Name

In a world of COVID-19, bad germs and bacteria are all around us. But, not all germs are bad!

MAR 2021 • US $17.99 / CAN $24.50 • HC

8.3 x 10.4 in • 48 pp • 6–9 • 9781913750169

JNF051030 / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology

JNF024020 / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries

JNF051050 / Science & Nature / Biology

“A welcome, kid-friendly addition to the growing selection of popular science on the microbiome.”

Kirkus Reviews

Space Maps Your Tour of the Universe

Lara Albanese • Tommaso Vidus Rosin

Take a journey through space as you study the stars and constellations before venturing out into the solar system and beyond.

SEP 2020 • US $30.00 / CAN $39.99 • HC

10.6 x 14.6 in • 96 pp • 8–12 • 9781912920563

JNF051040 / Science & Nature / Astronomy

JNF051010 / Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science

JNF057010 / Transportation / Aviation

“Space Maps is a seriously cool oversized book with tons of information about the universe, planets, stars, our exploration, and more.”

ISBN 978-1-912920-56-3

9 781912 920563

Olivia Farr, YA and Kids’ Books Central

ISBN 978-1-912920-34-1

9 781912 920341

Earth is Big A Book of Comparisons

Steve Tomecek • Marcos Farina

Find out how unique planet Earth really is in this eye-catching book of comparisons.

SEP 2021 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC 10.1 x 12.6 in • 48 pp • 7–11 • 9781912920341

JNF051180 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Geography

JNF051040 / Science & Nature / Astronomy

JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology

“Concrete examples and colorful, stylish (and stylized) illustrations. . . This book would appeal to readers who love almanacs and Guinness World Records-types compendiums!”

Youth Services Book Review

Music A Fold-Out Graphic History

Nicholas O’Neill and Susan Hayes

• Ruby Taylor

Follow this unique 8-foot fold-out timeline through the history of music

NOV 2020 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC

9.8 x 11.6 in • 22 pp • 10–14 • 9781999967949

JNF036020/ Music / History

JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural

“Short but pithy blurbs accompany the visuals. Many people of color are represented. It’s an all inclusive visual treat!”

Youth Services Book Review

ISBN 978-1-912920-22-8

9 781912 920228

ISBN 978-1-912920-30-3

9 781912 920303

22 Modern Monsters Threatening Our Environment (and What You Can Do to Defeat Them!)

Marie G. Rohde

An illustrated call to action for eco-heroes of all ages.

APR 2020 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC

9.4 x 11.8 in • 60 pp • 8-12 • 9781912920228

JNF036020/ Music / History

JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural

Planet SOS Every Second

“Planet SOS is a creative, lively, and brilliantly illustrated introduction to some of the greatest threats facing the Earth today! Highly recommended.”

Midwest Book Review

100 Lightning Strikes, 8,000 Scoops of Ice Cream, 200,000 Text Messages, 1 Million Gallons of Cow Burps. . . and Other Incredible Things That Happen Each Second Around the World

Bruno Gibert

This striking portrait of our world by the numbers makes statistics fun and accessible to children and their grown-ups

MAY 2021 • US $21.99 / CAN $28.50 • HC

7.7 x 11 in • 56 pp • 5-10 • 9781912920303

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

JNF051080 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / General

JNF013030 / Concepts / Counting & Numbers

“Colorful, bold graphic illustrations punctuate the statistics cited with sources noted at the end. The eye-popping numbers and images are sure to ignite wonder if not curiosity.”

Reading Rockets

ISBN 978-1-912920-01-3

9 781912 920013

Ocean Secrets of the Deep

Sabrina Weiss • Giulia De Amicis

The perfect gift for children fascinated by ocean creatures, habitats and conservation

APR 2019 • US $21.99 / CAN $26.95 • HC

8.5 x 11.6 in • 72 pp • 8–12 • 9781999968076

JNF003150 / Animals / Marine Life

JNF037020 / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

JNF037070 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.)

“A great title for readers who are curious about the ocean and who like to browse and explore; each page is full of basic information and numerous helpful and interesting facts.”

School Library Connection

Humanimal

Incredible Ways Animals are Just Like Us!

Christopher Lloyd • Mark Ruffle

A fascinating book uncovering the curious connections between humans and other animals.

NOV 2019 • US $19.99 / CAN $29.99 • HC

10.2 x 11 in • 48 pp • 7–11 • 9781912920013

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology

JNF003000 / Animals / General

“Filled with fascinating, true-to-life vignettes revealing that animals might not be so different from humans after all. Highly recommended, especially for school and library nonfiction picture book collections.”

Midwest Book Review

ISBN

Literally Amazing Words and Where They Come From

Patrick Skipworth • Nicholas Stevenson

A stunning nonfiction picture book about the global diversity hidden in the English language.

JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural

JNF029040 / Language Arts / Vocabulary & Spelling

JNF038000 / People & Places / General 9

“The accomplished, striking, and vividly colored two-page spreads that cunningly work each word into the overall design of an illustration are the real draw.”

Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 978-1-9999680-6-9

9 781999 968069

Monsters

A Magic Lens Hunt for Creatures of Myth, Legend, Fairy Tale, and Fiction

Céline Potard • Sophie Ledesma

Investigate haunted castles, spooky forests, and even outer space with a monsterrevealing magic lens!

MAY 2019 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.95 • HC

9.4 x 12.2 in • 32 pp • 6–10 • 9781999968069

JNF052030 / Social Science / Folklore & Mythology

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

JNF001000 / Activity Books

“This survey of monsters from folklore, literature and the movies is both informative and interactive.”

Financial Times, Summer Books of 2019: Picture Books

Nose Knows

Wild Ways Animals Smell the World

Emmanuelle Figueras • Claire de Gastold

Lift the flaps to reveal the hidden side to our world only perceptible through smell

OCT 2019 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.95 • HC

9.6 x 13 in

38 pp

7–11 • 9781912920075

JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF013060 / Concepts / Senses & Sensation

“A snootful of information independent readers and scientifically inclined preschoolers will enjoy.”

Publishers Weekly

Eye Spy

Wild Ways Animals See the World

Guillaume Duprat

A truly eye-opening experience guaranteed to fuel and satisfy the curiosity of any animal lover

OCT 2018 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.95 • HC

9.6 x 13 in

36 pp

7–11 • 9781999802851

JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF013060 / Concepts / Senses & Sensation

“Eye-widening indeed—in design as well as topic.”

Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 978-1-9999680-1-4

9

Unseen Worlds

Real-Life Microscopic Creatures

Hiding All Around Us

Hélène Rajcak and Damien Laverdunt

Travel to locations both familiar and strange as you search for the smallest creatures on planet Earth. You’ll never see the world the same way again!

OCT 2019 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.99 • HC

9 x 11.5 in • 36 pp • 9–11 • 9781999968014

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF003120 / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.

JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology

“This title is a work of art recommended for readers curious about the microscopic world that exists everywhere, from the ocean floor to our beds. Recommended for all libraries.”

Ragan O’Malley, School Library Journal

North America A Fold-Out Graphic History

Sarah Albee • William Exley

A richly illustrated, foldout graphic history of the United States, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean

OCT 2019 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.95 • HC

9.8 x 11.6 in • 22 pp • 8–14 • 9781999967925

JNF025170 / History / United States / General

JNF025080 / History / Canada / General

JNF025050 / History / Exploration & Discovery

“This title covers a lot of information. Each spread contains many important historical events from all over the continent.”

ISBN 978-1-9999679-2-5

9 781999 967925

School Library Journal

ISBN 978-1-912920-05-1

9 781912 920051

Prehistoric

Dinosaurs, Megalodons, and Other Fascinating Creatures of the Deep Past

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld • Julius Csotonyi

Travel back hundreds of millions of years, stopping in frozen ice ages, lush prehistoric rainforests, and ancient oceans along the way.

SEP 2019 • US $18.99 / CAN $25.99 • HC

8.5 x 11 in • 48 pp • 7–10 • 9781912920051

JNF003050 / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

JNF013080 / Concepts / Date & Time

JNF051080 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / General

“Bright images and vivid descriptions provide a compelling resource for readers with an interest in prehistory.”

Publishers Weekly

The

Magna Carta Chronicle

A Young Person’s Guide to 800 Years in the Fight for Freedom

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Explore the fight for freedom, from the Magna Carta to today, with this visually stunning timeline of key moments in civil rights!

APR 2015 • US $12.99 / CAN $17.50 • PB

8.6 x 11.7 in • 32pp • 8–12 • 9780993019913

JNF025070 / History / Europe

Explorer Series

Explorer Plants!

Nick Forshaw • William Exley

This fascinating book features more than 100 plants from around the world, with a 6-foot fold-out timeline.

MAR 2019 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.95 • HC

9.4 x 9.4 in • 46 pp • 7–11 • 9780995577084

JNF037030 / Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants

JNF037040 / Science & Nature / Trees & Forests

“Vivid illustrations and comprehensible narration will catch and retain children’s attention.”

Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk

Explorer Bugs!

Nick Forshaw • William Exley

Leave no stone unturned with our explorer to uncover the fascinating world of bugs, with a 6-foot fold-out timeline.

APR 2018 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.95 • HC

9.4 x 9.4 in • 46 pp • 7–11 • 9780995577060

JNF003120 / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.

“Fun and full of interesting facts.”

Booklist

Dinosaurs! andBugs!

ISBN 978-0-9955770-5-3

9 780995 577053

Explorer Mammals!

Nick Forshaw • William Exley

A fascinating guide to more than 100 mammals, with a 6-foot fold-out timeline

MAR 2019 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.95 • HC

9.4 x 9.4 in • 46 pp • 7–11 • 9780995577077

JNF003050 / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

JNF003140 / Animals / Mammals

JNF051150/ Science & Nature / Zoology

“The most exciting feature of the books is a 6-foot long foldout timeline jammed full of illustrations of mammals throughout history”

BayViews Journal, Association of Children's Librarians

Explorer Dinosaurs!

Nick Forshaw • William Exley

Unfold an epic 6-foot long timeline featuring more than 100 dinosaurs from their first appearance about 230 million years-ago through to their living descendants, the birds, today.

APR 2019 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.95 • HC

9.4 x 9.4 in • 46 pp • 7–11 • 9780995577053

JNF003050 / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

Developed

The State Chronicles Series

The Massachusetts Chronicles

The History of Massachusetts from Earliest Times to the Present Day

Mark Skipworth, Linda Coombs, Christopher Lloyd

Developed in partnership with Plymouth 400, features a photographic timeline and over 60 newspaper-style stories, each one written as if the event has just happened.

SEP 2020 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.99 • HC

8.5 x 11 in • 54 pp • 9–14 • 9781999802806

JNF025180 / History / United States / State & Local

JNF018040 / People & Places / United States / Native American

“A

Michele Pecoraro, Executive Director of Plymouth 400

The Texas Chronicles

The History of Texas from Earliest Times to the Present Day

Mark Skipworth and Christopher Lloyd

Published in association with the Bullock Texas State History Museum—includes a 6-foot fold-out timeline highlighting 100 key moments in Texas history.

JUL 2019 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.95 • HC

8.5 x 11 in • 42 pp • 9–12 • 9781999802875

JNF025180 / History / United States / State & Local

JNF038100 / People & Places / United States / General

JNF052020 / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology

“Beautifully

ISBN 978-0-9955770-1-5

9 780995 577015

The Illinois Chronicles

The Story of the State of Illinois from its Birth to the Present Day

Mark Skipworth and Christopher Lloyd

In celebration of its official Bicentennial year, take a trip through the incredible history of Illinois with this fascinating timeline book that brings to life 200 years of the State’s history.

FEB 2018 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.95 • HC 8.5 x 11 in • 42 pp • 9–12 • 9781995577015

JNF038100 / People & Places / United States / General

JNF025210 / History / United States / 20th Century

“The learning opportunities may be used as launching points for future learning for years to come.”

Illinois State Board of Education

Timeline Wallbook Series

The Big History Timeline Wallbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Explore the world from the beginning of time until the present, in this amazing, over-sized timeline book that brings history to life!

SEP 2017 • US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 • HC • 7–11

10.6 x 14.2 in • 18pp/timeline • 9780993284724

JNF038000 / People & Places / General

JNF025000 / History / General 9

The Science Timeline Wallbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Uncover the most amazing moments in scientific and technological discovery in this fascinating, over-sized timeline reference.

AUG 2017 • US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 • HC • 7–11

10.6 x 14.2 in • 18pp/timeline • 9780993284755

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

JNF061000 / Technology / General

“I liked the alternative book format, combining a ‘newspaper/chronicle format’. . . Motivated readers can evaluate their knowledge with a quiz at the end.”

Youth Services Book Review

The Nature Timeline Wallbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Explore nature's history with the most visually stunning timeline of life on earth ever created.

JUL 2017 • US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 • HC • 7–11

10.6 x 14.2 in • 18pp/timeline • 9780993284731

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF007090 / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology

JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science

ISBN 978-0-9932847-3-1

9 780993 284731

The Shakespeare Timeline Wallbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Experience the most amazing moments in Shakespeare’s life in this fascinating, oversized timeline reference

APR 2017 • US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 • HC • 7–11

10.6 x 14.2 in • 18pp/timeline • 9780993284762

JNF007030 / Biography & Autobiography / Literary

JNF063000 / Books & Libraries

ISBN 978-0-9932847-6-2

9 780993 284762

Timeline Posterbook Series

The Sports

Unfold the Story of Sports—from the Ancient Olympics to the Present Day!

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

APR

JNF025000 / History / General

ISBN

9

General

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Unfold the Complete Plays of Shakespeare—One Theater, Thirty-eight Dramas!

APR

JNF025000 / History / General

JNF017000 / Drama

JNF034000 / Literary Criticism & Collections

9

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Unfold the Story of Nature—from the Dawn of Life to the Present Day!

JUL

JNF003000 / Animals / General

JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science

ISBN

9

The Science Timeline Posterbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Unfold the Story of Inventions—from the Stone Age to the Present Day!

AUG

JNF025080 / History / Exploration & Discovery

JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science

JNF061010 / Technology / Inventions

ISBN

9

The Big History Timeline Posterbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Unfold the History of the Universe—from the Big Bang to the Present Day!

SEP

JNF025000 / History / General

JNF048000 / Reference / General

9

Timeline Stickerbook Series

The Shakespeare Timeline Stickerbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Build you own timeline of all of Shakespeare’s plays with this amazing stickerbook that brings his thirty-eight dramas to life

OCT

7.9

JNF001000 / Activity Books / General

JNF017000 / Drama

The Big History Timeline Stickerbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Build your own timeline, and unfold the story of the universe, with this amazing stickerbook that brings history to life!

OCT

7.9 x 10.6 in

JNF001000 / Activity Books / General

JNF025000 / History / General

ISBN

ISBN 978-0-9955766-7-4

9 780995 576674

The Science Timeline Stickerbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

The amazing story of science and engineering from the Stone Age to today!

OCT 2017 • US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 • PB

7.9 x 10.6 in • 24 pp • 3–6 • 9780995576674

JNF001000 / Activity Books / General

JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science

JNF061010 / Technology / Inventions

The Nature Timeline Stickerbook

Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw

Build you own timeline, and unfold the story of life on earth, with this amazing sticker book that brings the natural world to life!

OCT 2017 • US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 • PB

7.9 x 10.6 in • 24 pp • 3–6 • 9780995576667

JNF001000 / Activity Books / General

JNF025000 / History / General

JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

ISBN 978-0-9955766-6-7

9 780995 576667

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