What on Earth Books Children's Catalog - Fall 2019 + complete backlist

Children’s Catalog

FALL 2019

+ COMPLETE BACKLIST

Welcome to the What on Earth Books catalog The real world is far more amazing than anything you can make up!

That’s what we believe at What on Earth Books. And to prove the point we are thrilled to present our Fall 2019 catalog packed to the brim with curiosityinspiring titles.

A big part of our mission is to try to offer children fresh perspectives on the extraordinary world we live in. Humanimal asks readers to suspend their assumptions about the superior status of humans and to explore the animal behaviors that make us question whether we’re really so different after all.

Nose Knows—a companion to 2018’s Eye Spy—offers a wonderful explanation of how the sense of smell works and lift-the-flap windows into the odoriferous world of animals from cats and foxes to snails, mosquitoes, and star-nosed moles.

Providing context to what kids already know is another one of our goals at What on Earth. In Unseen Worlds, immersive, detailed illustrations show us the busy microscopic creatures that form the basis of all of our ecosystems, from the deep sea to our kitchen cupboards, hidden by nothing more than their microscopic size.

This season, we are proud to be publishing two books in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Prehistoric takes readers on an epic journey from the present through each geological era to the formation of Earth itself 4.6 billion years ago. North America, the first in a new series of fold-out graphic histories, illustrates the intertwined stories of Canada, the United States, Mexico, and islands of the Caribbean from the arrival of humans thousands of years ago to the present day.

I hope you enjoy all the Fall 2019 offerings, as well as our backlist, which you will find at the end of the catalog.

As ever, thank you for all your support!

Introduction

Best wishes, Christopher Lloyd CEO, Founder, What on Earth Books

Contents New titles Humanimal Nose Knows Unseen Worlds Prehistoric North America

Backlist

The Texas Chronicles The Illinois Chronicles Ocean Monsters Absolutely Everything!

Eye Spy Explorer series Timeline Wallbooks Timeline Posterbooks Timeline Stickerbooks The Magna Carta Chronicle

2–3 4–5 6–7 8–9 10–11

12 12 13 14 15 15 16 17–18 18 19–20 20

HUMANIMAL How Animals Play, Build, Work, Dream, Care, and Show Off—Just Like Us

By Christopher Lloyd Illustrated by

Mark Ruffle

Humanimal

How Animals Play, Build, Work, Dream, Care, and Show Off— Just Like Us Christopher Lloyd Illustrated by Mark Ruffle

New Titles

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Slime moulds can find their way through a maze Bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests Some crows in Tokyo use moving cars as nutcrackers Bonobos share food with the hungry

We humans are used to thinking of ourselves as special, as completely different than the animals we share the Earth with. This oversized, boldly illustrated, mesmerising exploration shows that humans and other animals don’t just share our planet, they also share many of the same patterns of behavior, making us all—as author Christopher Lloyd proposes—humanimal!

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Author Bestselling author Christopher Lloyd began his career as a journalist with the Sunday Times newspaper. He now has several books in print, including the bestselling Absolutely Everything! (What on Earth Books) and What on Earth Happened?

(Bloomsbury). Chris divides his time between writing books and delivering lectures and workshops to schools, literary festivals, and a wide range of other venues around the world. He lives in Tonbridge, Kent, U.K., with his wife and two adorable terriers.

Price: U.S. $19.99 / CAN $26.99 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 pages Size: 9.8 x 10.6 inches Pub date: November 5, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-912920-01-3 Age range: 7–11 years

ISBN 978-1-912920-01-3

9 781912 920013

BISAC codes: JNF051000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General JNF051150 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology JNF003000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General

Illustrator Mark Ruffle studied graphic design and then worked as an art editor for Oxford University Press, before becoming a freelance illustrator and designer. When he’s not drawing animals or spaceships, among other things, he enjoys walking his dogs and cycling in the Cotswolds, U.K., where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

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Nose Knows

Wild Ways Animals Smell the World Emmanuelle Figueras Illustrated by Claire de Gastold Discover the surprising ways animals use smell to communicate in this perfect companion to the award-winning Eye Spy (see page 15).

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Understand the animal world in a whole new way Great STEM content on how the sense of smell works Flaps provide clever layering of information, contributing to the element of surprise

Price: U.S. $21.99 / CAN $29.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 38 pages Size: 9.6 x 13 inches Pub date: October 1, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-912920-07-5 Age range: 7–11 years

ISBN 978-1-912920-07-5

BISAC codes: JNF051150 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology

9 781912 920075

JNF003000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General JNF013060 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Senses & Sensation

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Discover how animals use smell in a wild assortment of ways, including to find prey, court mates, warn friends, even play dead! To ‘see’ the animal world in a whole new way, all you have to do is follow your nose!

Take a fresh look at the world from an animal’s perspective. In this fun flap-filled book, you’ll learn how smell plays a key role in the lives of animals and shapes their behavior and relationships. Each flap reveals the hidden side to each environment only perceptible through smell.

Author Emmanuelle Figueras was born in French Guiana. While studying law in Paris, she discovered a passion for writing, popular science, and the animal world. She went on to study gorillas in Rwanda, took a course in primatology and became a journalist and author. She writes about animals and science for numerous magazines and is the author of over 50 books for both adults and children.

She lives in France.

Illustrator Claire de Gastold was born in Paris.

Her work has been published in magazines and she has illustrated several children’s books. She lives in France.

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Unseen Worlds

Real-Life Microscopic Creatures Hiding All Around Us Written and illustrated by Hélène Rajcak and Damien Laverdunt • • •

New Titles

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A crab larva avoids the attack of an arrow worm ‘Water bears’ clamber among boulder-like grains of sand A ‘mud dragon’ stalks the ocean floor Hordes of mites munch on skin flakes in your bed sheets Bread beetles feast on a biscuit crumb

Price: U.S. $21.99 / CAN $29.99 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 pages Size: 9 x 11.5 inches Pub date: October 29, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-9999680-1-4 Age range: 9–11 years BISAC codes: JNF003000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General JNF003120 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.

ISBN 978-1-9999680-1-4

JNF051150 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology

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Travel to locations both familiar and strange as you search for the smallest creatures on Planet Earth. Unfold each gatefold page to reveal stunningly detailed scenes bursting with jelly-like amoebae, predatory centipedes, ravenous mosquitos and more mites than you could imagine. You’ll never see the world the same way again!

Author/Illustrator Hélène Rajcak studied engraving at the École Estienne, illustration at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and undertook a foundation course in textile design at the Atelier National d’art Textile. She lives and works in Paris as an illustrator for media and children’s books and works on her own design, painting and engraving projects too.

Author/Illustrator Damien Laverdunt studied at the Duperré School of Applied Arts and graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He lives and works in Paris as an author, designer, and graphic artist. When not working on projects he teaches applied art at the Lycée de Sèvres.

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Prehistoric

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

New Titles

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Illustrated by Julius Csotonyi In this perfect book for dinosaur lovers, travel back billions of years to the beginning of life on Earth, stopping in frozen ice ages, lush prehistoric rainforests, and ancient oceans along the way. Fascinating creatures, including hungry dinosaurs, giant flying insects, and ancient sharks, populate the journey. Infographics reveal the secrets of Earth’s geology and environments, linking ancient creatures and places to our own time and to some of the major issues facing societies right now, such as climate change, deforestation, and animal extinctions.

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A journey billions of years backwards in time Connects kids’ love for dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures with caring for the planet Life-like illustrations bring prehistoric creatures to life Infographics allow readers to dive deeper

Author Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld is the awardwinning author of more than 70 books for children. When she is not reading, researching, writing, or editing she loves to spend her free time exploring, doing fieldwork, and preparing and curating fossils for her local natural history museums. She lives in Berkeley, California.

Price: U.S. $18.99 / CAN $25.99 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 pages Size: 8.5 x 11 inches Pub date: September 3, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-912920-05-1 Age range: 7–10 years ISBN 978-1-912920-05-1

Illustrator Julius Csotonyi began illustrating dinosaurs seriously in 1998. Since then he has produced work for 25 publishers and museum exhibits, with a client list that includes National Geographic, Scholastic Inc, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Smithsonian Institution.

BISAC codes: JNF003050 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures JNF025150 JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Prehistoric JNF051000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General

9 781912 920051

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North America

A Fold-Out Graphic History Sarah Albee Illustrated by William Exley • •

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Unique fold-out format can be read as a book or unfolded on the floor Created in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Offers context for teaching U.S., Canadian, Mexican, or Caribbean history Emphasizes the diversity of the continent’s population

Author Sarah Albee is the New York Times bestselling author of many nonfiction history and science books for children. She loves to travel, and has visited many places throughout North America.

She lives in Connecticut with her husband, their three kids, and their dog, Rosie. Although she has written over 100 books for kids, this one is the longest book she’s ever written. Literally.

Illustrator William Exley divides his time between writing and illustrating graphic novels – and illustrating children’s nonfiction.

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Pithy, accessible text and graphic novel-style illustrations color-coded by geographical area help readers explore the rich and often surprising history of the peoples of North America, a story never before included in one book.

Price: U.S. $19.99 / CAN $26.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 22 pages Size: 9.8 x 11.6 inches Pub date: October 1, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-9999679-2-5 Age range: 8–14 years BISAC codes: JNF025170 JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General JNF025080 JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Canada / General JNF025050 JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Exploration & Discovery

ISBN 978-1-9999679-2-5

9 781999 967925

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The Texas Chronicles Mark Skipworth and Christopher Lloyd • • •

Developed in partnership with the Bullock Texas State History Museum Ideal for students learning about Texas history in fourth and seventh grade The fold-out timeline invites children to spread out on the floor and explore

BULLOCK

TEXAS STATE HISTORY

9 781999 802875 Price: U.S. $19.99 / CAN $26.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 26 pages + 16-page timeline Size: 8.5 x 11 inches ISBN: 978-1-9998028-7-5 Age range: 9-14 years

MUSEUM

BISAC codes: JNF025180 JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / State & Local JNF038100 JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / General

The Illinois Chronicles Mark Skipworth and Christopher Lloyd

Price: U.S. $14.95 / CAN $19.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 26 pages + 16-page timeline Size: 8.5 x 11 inches ISBN: 978-0-9955770-1-5 Age range: 9-14 years

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THE ILLINOIS CHRONICLES

“The writing brings events to life, an excellent resource” - Booklist Starred Review

CHRONICLES THE S TO RY O F THE S TATE O F I LLI NO I S F RO M I TS BI RTH TO THE PRE S E NT DAY

INCLUDES 6-FOOT-LONG FOLD-OUT TIMELINE! WRIT TEN BY MARK SKIPWORTH AND CREATED BY CHRISTOPHER LLOYD

ISBN 978-0-9955770-1-5

Backlist

BISAC codes: JNF025180 JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / State & Local

9 780995 577015

JNF038100 JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / General

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Ocean Sabrina Weiss Illustrated by Giulia De Amicis

Price: U.S. $21.99 / CAN $26.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 72 pages Size: 8.5 x 11.6 inches ISBN: 978-1-9999680-7-6 Age range: 8–12 years

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A stunning gift book for children fascinated by ocean creatures, habitats and conservation

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Infographics, maps, and illustrations make learning fun

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Multiple spreads focus on human impact on the oceans, and what kids can do to look after them, even next time they’re at the beach

BISAC codes: JNF003150 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Marine Life JNF037020 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection JNF037070 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.)

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Monsters Céline Potard Illustrated by Sophie Ledesma A Magic Lens Hunt for Creatures of Myth, Legend, Fairy Tale, and Fiction

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US $21.99

This magic lens gift book offers an interactive search-andfind experience as readers take on the role of monster detective to discover the creatures hidden on the page

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Includes children’s favorite monster characters, such as Dracula and Gollum, as well as mythological monsters they learn about in school

C É L I N E P OTA R D & SOPHIE LEDESMA

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Price: U.S. $21.99 / CAN $29.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Pages Size: 9.5 x 12.2 inches ISBN: 978-1-9999680-6-9 Age range: 6–10 years ISBN 978-1-9999680-6-9

BISAC codes: JNF052030 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Folklore & Mythology JNF016000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders JNF001000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books

9 781999 968069

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Monster detecting lens

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Absolutely Everything!

Christopher Lloyd Illustrated by Andy Forshaw Selected as a 2018 Parents’ Choice Silver Award® winner “In addition to bountiful photographs and illustrations, Lloyd’s recognition of patterns throughout history and direct questions to readers make this book absolutely enjoyable.”

- Booklist Starred Review Price: U.S. $21.99 / CAN $29.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 pages Size: 7.25 x 9.75 inches ISBN: 978-1-9998028-3-7 Age range: 7–11 years

BISAC codes: JNF051190 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science JNF061010 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / Inventions

ISBN 978-1-9998028-3-7

9 781999 802837

JNF025000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General

Eye Spy Written and illustrated by Guillaume Duprat Selected as a 2018 Parents’ Choice Gold Award® winner Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2018 “Eye-widening indeed—in design as well as topic” - Kirkus Starred Review “Insightful” - Publishers Weekly Starred Review “Fun and fascinating” - Foreword Reviews

Price: U.S. $21.99 / CAN $29.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 pages Size: 10 x 13.5 inches ISBN: 978-1-9998028-5-1 Age range: 7–11 years

BISAC codes: JNF051150 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology JNF003000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General JNF013060 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Senses & Sensation

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Explorer series Dinosaurs! and Bugs! were selected as 2017 Parents’ Choice Silver Award® winners Price: U.S. $14.95 / CAN $19.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 38 pages + 8-page timeline Size: 9.45 x 9.45 inches Age range: 7–11 years

Plants!

Nick Forshaw Illustrated by William Exley 978-0-9955770-8-4

Mammals!

Nick Forshaw Illustrated by William Exley 978-0-9955770-7-7

By Nick Forshaw & William Exley

Bugs!

Nick Forshaw Illustrated by William Exley 978-0-9955770-6-0 ISBN 978-0-9955770-6-0

9 780995 577053

9 780995 577060

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Dinosaurs!

Nick Forshaw Illustrated by Andy Forshaw ISBN 978-0-9955770-5-3 978-0-9955770-5-3

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Timeline Wallbooks

Christopher Lloyd Illustrated by Andy Forshaw Have you ever wished you could take a beautifully illustrated, fact-packed book and hang it on your bedroom wall so you can look at it time and time again? Well now you can, with Wallbooks!

What on Earth Wallbooks each contain a six-foot-long timeline, taking children on an exhilarating visual journey through time. There are four books in the Wallbook series, which has been developed by author Christopher Lloyd and illustrator Andy Forshaw in partnership with experts at prestigious institutions.

With the included magnifying glass, kids (and parents and grandparents!) can browse to their hearts’ content, unearthing incredible true stories and fabulous facts to share with friends and family.

Each Wallbook includes: • A six-foot-long fold-out detachable timeline wallchart with more than 1,000 pictures and captions •

A pocket timeline magnifier

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A series of more than 25 engaging newspaper articles, a challenging crossword, letters to the editor, and a 50-question multiple-choice quiz

Available titles The Shakespeare Timeline Wallbook 978-0-9932847-6-2

The Nature Timeline Wallbook 978-0-9932847-3-1

ISBN 978-0-9932847-6-2

ISBN 978-0-9932847-3-1

9 780993 284762

9 780993 284731

Price: U.S. $19.95 / CAN $26.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 18 pages + 8-page timeline Size: 10.6 x 14.2 inches Age range: 7–11 years

The Science Timeline Wallbook 978-0-9932847-5-5

The Big History Timeline Wallbook 978-0-9932847-2-4

“Definitely a book you want to have . . . [a] unique and engaging approach to history!”

DIG magazine

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The Wallbook Timeline Collection

Christopher Lloyd Illustrated by Andy Forshaw

This award-winning trilogy of Wallbooks— Nature, Science, and Big History—is perfect for curious people aged six to 106.

This is an encyclopedia of knowledge that is unlike anything ever produced before in a beautiful hard-bound box set.

Created in association with

Price: U.S. $54.95 / CAN $73.95 Format: Set of three hardcovers in box Pages: 78 pages total Size: 10.6 x 14.3 inches ISBN: 978‑0‑9955770‑0‑8 Age range: 7–11 years

Timeline Posterbooks These fully laminated ten-footlong timelines make stunning and absorbing wall displays for classrooms, hallways, libraries, and children’s bedrooms.

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Price: U.S. $49.95 / CAN $66.95 Format: Hardcover Pages: 8-page timeline Size: 15 x 21 inches The Posterbook Timeline Collection Includes all five titles

978‑0‑9954820‑9‑8

Price: U.S. $199.00 / CAN $268.95

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The Shakespeare Timeline Posterbook

978‑0‑9954820‑8‑1

The Nature Timeline Posterbook

978‑0‑9954820‑4‑3

The Science Timeline Posterbook

978‑0‑9954820‑6‑7

The Big History Timeline Posterbook

978‑0‑9954820‑3‑6

The Sports Timeline Posterbook

978‑0‑9954820‑7‑4

Timeline Stickerbooks Christopher Lloyd Illustrated by Andy Forshaw

Each stickerbook includes around 100 stickers, a beautifully illustrated 5½-foot timeline with spaces to stick them on to, and a poster of a historical event or species for coloring in.

Price: U.S. $9.95 / CAN $13.95 Format: Paperback Pages: 16 pages + 8-page timeline Size: 7.9 x 10.6 inches

Available titles The Shakespeare Timeline Stickerbook 978‑0‑9955766‑8‑1

The Nature Timeline Stickerbook 978‑0‑9955766‑6‑7

The Science Timeline Stickerbook 978‑0‑9955766‑7‑4

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The Big History Timeline Stickerbook 978‑0‑9955766‑5‑0

The Stickerbook Timeline Collection Includes Nature, Science, and Big History

Price: U.S. $24.95 / CAN $33.95 Format: Paperback Pages: 72 pages total Size: 7.9 x 10.6 inches ISBN: 978‑0‑9955766‑9‑8

The Magna Carta Chronicle Christopher Lloyd Illustrated by Andy Forshaw •

A historical approach to a topic of major relevance today—the story of rights, liberty, and the rule of law

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More than 100 illustrations

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A six-foot-long fold-out timeline

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Created with the support of the Magna Carta 800th Anniversary Committee

Backlist Backlist

Price: U.S. $14.99 / CAN $19.99 Format: Paperback Pages: 16 pages + 16-page timeline Size: 8.6 x 11.7 inches ISBN: 978-0-9930199-1-3 Age range: 8–12 years

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What people are saying about What on Earth Books

What on Earth has become known for delivering the facts—on various subjects—in a fun, informative and visually appealing way. I couldn’t be more impressed.

What on Earth Books is one of my favorite small presses.

Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk

Pocket Full of Rye

For bug-eyed young readers, the tiny critters in these pages will prove lasting and fascinating.

Absolutely awesome… perfect for your home library or for a gift to the classroom.

Parents’ Choice on Explorer: Bugs!

Mrs Mommy Booknerd on Absolutely Everything!

Unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library American History collections.

Midwest Book Review on The Illinois Chronicles

Its’s their unique ability to be converted into eye-catching six-foot-long laminated posters that really make them stand out from other reference works.

Publishers Weekly on The Timeline Wallbooks

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