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Contents

Ages 2 to 5 Space Lift the Flap (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Ages 3 to 5 Who’s That? Roaring (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Who’s That? Jumping (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Ages 4 to 8 Everything You Need to Know AboutDinosaurs (May) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Science (February) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Animals (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Ages 5 to 8I Wonder WhySoap Makes Bubbles (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Volcanoes Blow Their Tops (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Kingfisher ReadersL1: Seasons (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16L2 Trucks (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16L3 Cars (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16L4 Human Body (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17L5 Hurricanes (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 I Wonder WhyColumbus Crossed the Ocean (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21The Dodo is Dead (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Discover ScienceOceans and Seas (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Apes and Monkeys (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Ages 6 to 10Don’t Kiss the Frog (February) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Ages 7 to 10 ExplorersAncient Egypt (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Big Cats (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hands-On ScienceElectricity and Magnets (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Forces and Motion (April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Ages 8 to 12 Golf (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Creative Creatures (February) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Ages 9 to 12NavigatorsAncient Egypt (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Rainforest (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Extreme Weather (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Ancient Greece (March) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Ages 10 to 14Saints and Angels (January) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

World FaithsJudaism (February) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Christianity (February) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Islam (February) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Hinduism and other Easter Religions (February) . . .29

Ages 10 And UpBasher History: US Presidents (January) . . . . . . . .30Basher Science: Extreme Biology (March) . . . . . . .32

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Space Lift-the-Flapby SUSIE BROOKS, illustrated by AnTHOny LEWIS

People Around the World Lift-the-FlapBB: 978-0-7534-6567-7 Dinosaurs Around the World Lift-the-FlapBB: 978-0-7534-6742-8

Things That Go Lift-the-FlapBB: 978-0-7534-6787-9

Lift-the-flap to see inside the sun and open up a rocket engine!

Discover the astonishing mechanics of space exploration in this latest installment from the popular Lift-the-Flap

series. From distant planets like Uranus to neighboring satel-lites like the moon, outer space is a fascinating place! This book details the rocket ships, space stations, and unmanned robots that allow us to explore and learn more. Easy-to-read language and interactive artwork make this book the perfect introduction for young astronomers.

Susie Brooks is a freelance editor and writer who has written many nonfiction, novelty and picture books for children including Kingfisher’s Dinosaurs Around the World Lift-the-Flap.

Anthony Lewis is an award-winning artist who has illustrated more than 250 children’s books worldwide. His bright, imaginative style, paying great attention to detail, produces fun, accurate illustrations that children love.

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More than 50 flaps to open and

observe!


Children can explore more and more of the world around them with this highly interactive and engaging series. The playful scenes and chunky flaps (perfect for little hands) reveal exciting and fact-filled information.

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Don’t Kiss the Frog!Compiled by FIOnA WATER, illustrated by ELLA BURFOOT

Fairy tales with a modern twist!

Perfect for girls who love tiaras, ballgowns, and happy endings—but also sports, silly jokes, and being different.

Featuring the work of seven writers and three illustrators, this anthology of “princess stories with attitude” will make kids laugh as they encounter a bevy of sleepy, sporty, clumsy, brave, resourceful, and curious princesses. The exuberant typographic design is an excellent match for the story-telling style and colorful artwork.

Fiona Waters has spent her entire career in children’s books, first as a bookseller and later as an editor. Her anthologies have received great critical acclaim. She lives in the south of England.

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Creative CreaturesA Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Creatures

Written and illustrated by DOnnA WILSOn

Enchanting crafting with ease!

In this whimsical craft book, written and designed by Donna Wilson, recipient of the British Design Awards’ Designer of the

Year, children can make their own collection of stylish crafts— all with the help of a winning cast of knitted friends. Donna’s trademark soft and cuddly creatures are pictured in colorful photographs. Not only do these fuzzy friends lead the way by providing clear, step-by-step instructions on how to make a range of popular items, but each unique character, like Charlie Monkey and Cyril Squirrel-Fox— tell us why they made these presents and surprises for their friends. Readers will learn how to easily create pop-up greeting cards, a phone cover, dress-up clothes, a stuffed felt mobile, along with many more practical and adorable crafts.

Donna Wilson set up her own company in 2003 after making knitted creatures at the Royal College of Art. They are now sold all around the world. This is Donna’s first children’s book.

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The essential Guide for Young Golfersby CLIVE GIFFORD

A practical guide to the great game of golf

This comprehensive guidebook, now available in paperback, will help any young sports fan understand nearly every facet

of golf. With numerous step-by-step instructions, illustrated with full color photographs, the text covers everything from how to swing the club to how to navigate a course. Short biographical sketches of many of the sport’s greatest legends are included throughout the book. Hundreds of photographs, a glossary, and an index provide additional support.

Clive Gifford is an award-winning author who has written hundreds of articles and more than 80 books. A life-long supporter of English soccer teams, he has also been a soccer coach, and has contributed to various soccer fanzines. He lives in Manchester, England.

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Saints and Angelsby CLAIRE LLEWELLyn

Beautiful art paired with gentle souls

Gorgeous illustrations paired with reproductions of popular ethereal artwork spanning more than a millennium, this com-

pendium of saints’ and angels’ lives is now available in paperback. Children will be captivated by the courage, kindness, and gener-osity of the scores of saints and angels described in this book. A calendar of feast days, glossary, and index complete the volume. Among those included are the apostles, Sts. John the Baptist, Joan of Arc, and Elizabeth Ann Seton. Details of popular feast days, patronages, the choirs of angels, as well as the guardian and fallen angels are included.

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A perfect addition to any bookshelf

or religious studies classroom.


Who’s ThaT?A new board book series perfect for interactive animal fun!

Can you be as noisy as an animal?Who’s That? Roaringby the Editors of Kingfisher

Roar! Screech! Howl....This is not a book for

quiet time. Kids (and adults) will love imitating the ani-mal noises featured in this delightful new board book. Beautiful, clear photographs and bold, bouncy typog-raphy support these early learning concepts.

Can you jump as high as a frog?Who’s That? Jumping by the Editors of Kingfisher

Hop! Bounce! Slither....This is not a book to

read before naptime. Kids will love meeting a menag-erie of active animals that all move in different ways. The simple, bright mixture of text and pictures will encourage kids to make necessary connections between words and mean-ing, as well as bolstering their budding reading skills.

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What do children love more than seeing animals? imitating animals! The Who’s That series are sturdy board books that are perfect vehicles for interactive animal fun, as each volume focuses on a different aspect of animal behavior that can be easily acted out—like moving and making noises.

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everything You Need to Know About Dinosaursby DOUGAL DIxOn

Starting with the first dinosaurs that walked the earth over 225 million years ago,

and ending with the last dinosaurs about 65 million years ago, Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs is the fifth title in the highly successful Everything You Need to Know series. Arranged into five chronological chapters—The First Dinosaurs, A World of Dinosaurs, The Time of the Giants, Cretaceous Dinosaurs, and The Last Dinosaurs—this encyclopedic volume is perfect for young di-nosaur enthusiasts. With over 1000 full-color illustrations, numerous activities, things to find, and Internet links throughout, this book will spur learning way beyond its pages.

Dougal Dixon has a Master of Science and a special interest in fossils and evolution. Dougal was presented

with the Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Educational Journalism by the Edu-cational Press of America, The Children’s Book Council 1994 Outstanding Trade Science Award, and the Times Educational Supplement Primary Schoolbook Award. In 1996 he was appointed trustee of the Dinosaur Society, UK.

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everYThiNG You NeeD To KNoW Because young learners can never know enough!

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everything You Need to Know About Scienceby DR . MIKE GOLDSMITH

Young researchers will dive into the fantas-tic world of science with this authoritative

one-stop reference book. Available for the first time in paperback, this packed with all the information kids want to explore. Grouped into five clear sections—Numbers, Energy and Matter, Materials, Living Things, and Space—this encyclopedia includes activities, key vocabulary, web links, and tons of fascinating trivia that will keep kids coming back for study and for pleasure. This is a trusty reference for the home or classroom.

Dr. Mike Goldsmith is the former head of the United Kingdom’s National Physical Laboratory and the author of numerous children’s books, including Kingfisher’s Explore encyclopedia, Navigators: Stars & Planets, and Kingfisher Knowledge: Solar System.


everything You Need to Know About Animalsby nICOLA DAVIES

Everything You Need to Know about Animals, an exciting companion to the

all-encompassing reference Everything You Need to Know, and Everything You Need to Know about Science is now available in paperback. Arranged thematically into 5 core topics that explore the whole animal kingdom, it explores how different animals get around, what they eat, as well as inves-tigates animal senses and reproduction. Readers’ imaginations will be sparkedon every page with this perfect one-volume encyclopedia. Activities, glossary words, web links, and fascinating facts galore will keep kids engaged and inspired. Informative and interactive features perfectly enhance and unite the reference sections.

Nicola Davies is a writer, zoologist, and television presenter, and lives in Devon, England. She has written many children’s books on everything from human biology, blue whales, and turtles to bats, owls, and climate change.

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These exciting reference books provide exactly what their titles promise—to provide answers to everything young readers want to know about the world around them! Colorful illustrations, fun activities, glossary words, and fascinating facts spark the imagina-tion and make learning fun and easy.

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everYThiNG You NeeD To KNoW Because young learners can never know enough!

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everything You Need to Know About the human BodyhC: 978-0-7534-668-5

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KiNGFiSher reADerSEngage and excite your beginning readers with high-quality nonfiction, leveled readers.

Kingfisher readers L1: Seasons 978-0-7534-6897-5

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JaNUarY Kingfisher readers L1: Seasonsby THEA FELDMAn

What do animals do in the winter? What do people do in the summer? This book covers a

perennially popular topic —seasons of the year. All Level 1 Readers consist of short simple sentences, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity, and lots of repetition.

Thea Feldman is the author of dozens of books for young children. She writes on a wide range of subjects, with natural history as one of her main areas of interest.

Kingfisher readers L2: Trucksby BREnDA STOnES and THEA FELDMAn

What kind of truck carries cars? What kind of truck puts out fires? Truck lovers will delight

in the many trucks pictured in this reader. All Level 2 Readers are simple and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and sentences are short and simple.

Brenda Stones has more than thirty years’ experience in educational publishing and has written and edited for a range of publishers including BBC Children’s, Oxford University Press, Pearson, Macmillan Education and many others.

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Kingfisher readers L3: Cars 978-0-7534-6961-3


Kingfisher readers L3: Cars 978-0-7534-6929-3


Kingfisher readers L3: Carsby CHRIS OxLADE and THEA FELDMAn

From racecars to electric cars, from engines to tires, this Reader covers cars from multiple per-

spectives. Young information collectors will particu-larly enjoy the “car fact” callouts. All Level 3 Read-ers are accessible and engaging and contain more variety of language and information than Level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses.

Chris oxlade is an experienced author of information books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, geography, sports, and hobbies.

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Kingfisher readers L4: human Body 978-0-7534-6962-0


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Kingfisher readers L4: human Bodyby AnITA GAnERI

What is that “hard, knobby bit” you feel when you squeeze your finger? What do you

sense when you put your hand on your chest? Using concrete, vivid language, this book takes readers on a tour through the whole human body. All Level 4 Readers consist of a greater variety of language and types of information than at Level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced and sentences are slightly more complex.

Anita Ganeri is the author of the award-winning book Horrible Geography. Anita has spent many years working for publishers both as an editor and a foreign rights man-ager. She has published over 100 books.

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Kingfisher readers L5: hurricanes 978-0-7534-6963-7


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Kingfisher reader L5: hurricanesby CHRIS OxLADE

How do hurricanes begin, and what happens when they strike land? Moving from the

general to the specific, this book explains the life cycle of a hurricane, and then relates what hap-pened when famous hurricanes hit the United States and other countries around the world. All Level 5 Readers are for students fast developing in confidence and ability. There is more difficult vocabulary, more text, more sophisticated infor-mation, and a range of tenses and sentence types.

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All levels within the Kingfisher readers series satisfy the com-mon core demand where students in grades K-5 must encounter informational text. They feature high-quality images with plenty of detail to hold beginning reader interest, a variety of prompts to encourage readers to think and talk about the nonfiction topic, helpful advice for parents about sharing books with their children, and supplementary resources especially for educators.

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www.kingfisherreaders.com you’ll find:• Common core state standard correlations• Exclusive content• Leveling information• Free activity sheets• Free audio books

For all of our Kingfisher readers please see page 47


DiSCover SCieNCeThe perfect series for getting young children excited about our natural world

Discover Science: Apes and Monkeys 978-0-7534-6778-7


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Discover Science: Apes and Monkeysby BARBARA TAyLOR

What are our closest animal relatives like?

Pay an up-close visit to apes and mon-keys around the world in this incredibly

informative and dynamic book; available in Paperback. Learn what differentiates each species, and find out how they survive and take care of each other in a variety of habitats. Hands-on activities at the end of the book reinforce kids’ appreciation for the facts they have learned, as the parent and teacher guide offers tips for further learning.

Barbara Taylor, an experienced author and editor of children’s books, has written more than 100 titles about science, nature and the human body. Her Kingfisher Knowledge Animal Giants was longlisted for the 2005 Aventis Prize for Science Junior Prize.

Discover Science: oceans and Seasby nICOLA DAVIES

Go on a breathtaking tour of the wide oceans and seas

There is a lot to discover in the ocean— after all, two thirds of Earth is covered by

water! What kinds of animals live in shallow tropical reefs; what creatures lurk near the deepest ocean floor? How do humans affect sea life, and what mysteries are scientists still trying to solve? A parent and teacher guide, craft activities, and a glossary and index enhance this useful reference book.

Nicola Davies is a zoologist and writer. She has written many children’s books on natural history topics such as the human body, whales, oceans, bats, and flowers.

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Discover Science is designed to capture the imagination of the youngest readers with bright, dynamic photography paired with just the right amount of core information. With key vocabulary defined on each page and hands-on projects to help children engage the senses and build on what they learn, this series is a perfect introduction to the natural world.

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See all of the Discover Science titles on page 43


i WoNDer WhYBIG QUESTIONS . . . AMAZING ANSWERS

i Wonder Why Soap Makes Bubbles 978-0-7534-6966-8

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Designed both to entertain and to inform, this book answers all of those

tricky questions about science in everyday life and how the world works. Starting with understanding the world around you with questions such as “what makes cakes rise?” and “Why does a teaspoon get hot when you stir cocoa?” to understanding the natural world with questions such as “why do shadows happen?” and “Why is the grass green?”

Barbara Taylor an experienced author and editor of children’s books, has written more than 100 titles about science, nature and the human body. Her Kingfisher Knowledge Animal Giants was longlisted for the 2005 Aventis Prize for Science Junior Prize.

i Wonder Why volcanoes Blow Their Topsby ROSIE GREEnWOOD

Why are twisters so dangerous? What makes floods happen in a

flash? What was the Dust Bowl? How big can waves get? Find out the answers to these and many more questions about volcanoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, and extreme weather. A wealth of information is backed up with stunning, high-quality artwork, fun facts, and lively cartoons.

rosie Greenwood is an innovative author and editor with more than twenty years’ work in illustrated children’s books. She has written about topics as diverse as oceans, horses, pyramids, and stars.

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Do you have them all?Find more I WonDEr Why titles

on pages 44-45


i Wonder Why The Dodo is Dead 978-0-7534-6968-2

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Where did all of the dinosaurs go? Why is a boat bad for a manatee?

You’ll be surprised when you find out why! The answers to these important and topi-cal questions—as well as others about ex-tinct and endangered animals will inform and delight readers of all ages. Youngsters will be amazed at the dangers to animals, conservation efforts, and what they can do to help save future generations of animals from extinction. Sensitive to today’s envi-ronmental issues, this book is a welcome and timely addition to any bookshelf.

Andrew Charman has written and edited over 20 books for children. He has contributed to Kingfisher for many years including books in the I Wonder Why and Kingfisher Knowledge series.

i Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the oceanby ROSIE GREEnWOOD

Why did some explorers wear dresses? What was it like on

board the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María? Readers will be thrilled to discover the fantastic facts about all types of explora-tion and discoveries. From ocean voy-ages of ancient times to the space travel of the future, this book has the questions and answers that will leave readers yearning to uncover more.

rosie Greenwood is an innovative author and editor with more than twenty years’ work in illustrated children’s books. She has written about topics as diverse as oceans, horses, pyramids, and stars.

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This national best-selling and innovative series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiry—interesting questions, which are answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for engaging curious readers, and delivering solid information in a way that encourages imaginative discussions and a creative learning environment.

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Awesome answers to the world’s most puzzling questions


exPLorerSThe series where story meets science

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explorers: Ancient egyptby JInny JOHnSOn, illustrated by PETER BULL

What was everyday life like in ancient Egypt? How was life different for

rulers, gods and goddesses? In this volume, early readers will find out the fascinating answers to these enduring questions. In one section on daily life, kids can glimpse into a farmer’s house to see how an ancient Egyptian family lived. On the next spread, kids can examine photographs of extraordi-nary artifacts that have survived over 5,000 years unearthed by archaeologists.

Jinny Johnson, as written and edited dozens of nonfiction titles for young children on subjects as diverse as birds, creepy-crawlies, endangered

animals, the seasons and skeletons. Her lively, engaging narratives present information in an original and straightforward way.

explorers: Big Catsby CLAIRE LLEWELLyn, illustrated by PETER BULL

It’s impossible not to admire the beauty and strength of the world’s biggest cats.

In this book, children will learn about spe-cies such as jaguars, snow leopards, lions, and cheetahs. On one illustrated spread, they can see one moment in an actual cat’s life—such as the second before a jaguar charges into the water in southern Brazil, or a group of young cheetah brothers defending their home in The Kalahari Desert. Real-life photographs highlight more general information about these fantastic felines, such as a cat’s anatomy, and the social life of a pride.

Claire Llewellyn is a prize-winning author of nonfiction on a wide range of subjects for young readers, and has written many books about reptiles. In 1992, she won the TES Junior Information Book Award for My First Book of Time, and in 2008, she was shortlisted for the Royal Society Prizes for Science Books Junior Prize for Ask Dr K Fisher about Animals.

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Peter Bull has worked as a freelance illustrator for more than 25 years. He creates both traditional and digital art for publishers worldwide and also runs the Peter Bull Art Stu-dio, based in the United Kingdom.

All of the exciting Explorers titles are available

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ABouT The SerieSExplorers nonfiction books are designed for readers who are beginning to exercise wider reading, research and cross-referencing skills. They can be read from page to page, or the reader can follow special “page links” to access information on related topics. Fabulous artwork scenes are followed up with photographic information spreads, which provide extra detail and background.


hANDS – oN SCieNCeTake scientific study into your own hands

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hands-on Science: electricity and Magnetsby SARAH AnGLISS and MAGGIE HEWSOn

Help turn on light bulbs in young minds with this fun-filled exploration of elec-

tricity and magnetism. Arranged in a logical sequence to help young learners grasp how phenomena are related to one another. Topics like static electricity, currents, and magnetic domains have never been easier to tackle. With simple, step-by-step experiments that produce dramatic results, callouts with clear explanations of the scientific concept govern-ing each experiment, scientific study has never been easier.

Sarah Angliss has worked at the Science Museum in London, England organizing exhibitions and demonstrations for children ages 6–14. She has also written several children’s books on applied and contemporary science.

Maggie hewson has taught science to elementary and middle school children for 23 years.

hands-on Science: Forces and Motionby SARAH AnGLISS and MAGGIE HEWSOn

What makes a wind-up toy move? Why do you oil your bicycle chain but

not your brake pads? This book helps kids master the laws of force and motion through simple experiments they can conduct using common household items. Each experiment includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions as well as background information, studies, and results that help kids develop a deeper understanding of the concept.

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These giant books of projects and experiments take a hands-on approach to science concepts. hundreds of simple and easy experiments explore various

scientific principles behind natural phenomena like friction, centrifugal force, and the underlying laws of physics that help make machines work. These fun yet practical experiments make it easy for anyone to become a rocket scientist!

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NAviGATorSEye-catching reference materials for the multimedia generation

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Navigators: Ancient egyptby MIRAnDA SMITH

Towering pyramids, powerful pharaohs, mysterious mummies—the story of

ancient Egypt never ceases to cast its spell over young readers. This informative book rewards readers with dazzling full-spread illustrations and the most up-to-date facts about the history and daily life of this ancient empire. Information is packaged in bite-size chunks that kids can easily absorb, while the mixture of photographs and illustrations allows kids to walk into history.

Andrew Langley has been writing books for children for more than 25 years. Born in Somerset, he spent four years working for Penguin Books before becoming a full-time writer and journalist. He now lives in Wiltshire (and sometimes France) with his family.

Navigators: rainforestby AnDREW LAnGLEy

Journey from the forest floor right up into the emergent layers of the rain-

forests – home to the most diverse and exciting range of wildlife on the planet. You will find out where the rainforests are located, what makes them so special, who lives there, and how we can protect their future. You will also meet the crea-tures that are unique to these environ-ments, and see them in action.

Miranda Smith is a long-standing editor of information books for both children and adults. She has a particular interest in the

field of natural history and has written books and articles for children on the subject, including the encyclopedic Living Earth.

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Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spec-tacular, trusted nonfiction series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and art, and web links and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics. While this series is especially geared toward reluctant readers, they are packed with information so every learner can benefit.

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Navigators: Ancient Greeceby PHILIP STEELE

Young readers can climb aboard an Athenian trireme at war, plunge into

the bloody conflict with Troy, see how the famous gods of Olympus were worshiped, watch traditional Greek theatre, and learn from some of the greatest scientific, artistic, and philosophical minds of all time. The most important moments in Greek history are told through exciting text, as the action-packed illustrations bring history to life.

Philip Steele is an experienced author and editor who has been writing books for children

and adults on a wide range of topics, including history, geography, and social themes, for more than twenty years.

Navigators: extreme Weatherby MARGARET HynES

Kids love the excitement—and dan-ger— of hurricanes and tornadoes.

This book takes reader on a tour of the science behind the most awe-inspiring weather phoenomena—such as lightning, hail, monsoons, and whiteouts. Hundreds of photographs and illustrations and in-clude brief but informative explanations of an astonishing array of meteorological happenings. Detailed maps and diagrams further support understanding.

Margaret hynes has worked in publishing for around 15 years. She has written a number of children’s titles on topics including English vocabulary, history, geography, poverty, and population. Margaret has also edited an array of books for adults.

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World Faiths: ChristianityChristianity is practiced by almost

one third of the world’s population. This comprehensive book tells the story of Jesus Christ, the religion’s central figure. It also highlights the many denominations of Christian worship, church history, sacraments, religious leaders and figures, as well as places of worship, missions, and holidays. The lively and accessible text helps make this book an important reference tool about this major global religion in the modern world.

World Faiths: hinduism and other eastern religions

Starting with the origins of Hinduism 4,500 years ago, this book offers an

introduction t o the numerous religious traditions of the Eastern world. Jain-ism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Taoism, and Hinduism are all covered. Descriptions and photographs of holy sites, spiritual practices, core beliefs, and religious leaders help this book paint a vivid picture of the multiplicity of religions practiced throughout India and Asia.

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World Faiths: islamMore than one billion people across

the globe practice Islam. This book surveys the life and teachings of its founder—the prophet Mohammed, and traces the history of the Islamic faith. With sections on Islamic law and science, art and architecture, and worship and festivals, this book offers an accessible and multifaceted under-standing of this powerful and important religious tradition.

World Faiths: JudaismFrom the early history of Judaism to

the festivals celebrated today, World Faiths: Judaism is the definitive guide to the world’s oldest monotheistic religion. All of the significant events, including the destruction of the Temple and the Diaspora, are vividly recounted. The importance of tradition, sacred texts, holy people, worship rituals, and the in-terconnections between Jewish spiritual and secular life are all covered in this definitive text.

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This informative, colorful series provides essential and fascinating facts about the world’s religions. With full-color illustrations and photographs, these books provide an excellent introduction to faiths celebrated around the world.

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Basher history: u.S. PresidentsCreated and illustrated by SIMOn BASHER, written by DAn GREEn

Hey you, yeah, you—do you know which president liked to skinny-dip in the Potomac River? How about which

president gambled away the White House china after betting it all in a card game? Filled with Basher’s trademark humor, this guide to all the U.S. presidents is filled with hilarious trivia and key biographical details about the men who once held the most powerful post in the land. Hail to the chiefs, indeed!

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen best-selling concept books for children including The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Math, and Punctuation. Based in London and spe-cializing in “graphic surrealism,” Basher’s original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK, Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Find out more at www.basherbooks.com.

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The best-selling Basher Science books are little books that teach big concepts. Now, this new series addition, focusing on topics within history, Basher’s quirky and hip characters continue to make learning fun by bringing the challenging topic of history to

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Basher Science: extreme BiologyCreated and illustrated by SIMOn BASHER, Written by TBD

Meet the world’s toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm while learning about superbugs,

nanomedicine, and cloning. This compelling guide that informs and entertains in pure Basher style, is a must-read for anyone who wants to (or has to) understand modern biology. Basher Science: Extreme Biology teaches life . . . but not as we know it!

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen best-selling concept books for children including The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Math, and Punctuation. Based in London and specializing in “graphic surrealism,” Basher’s original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia. Find out more at www.basherbooks.com.

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“Readers will enjoy and learn from this fact-filled, accessible book.” —School Library Journal“Appealing to a broad range of readers, this little book introduces plenty of ideas to build on while presenting familiar concepts in a fresh way.” —Booklist

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AMAZING ANIMALSWith bouncy rhyming text, a new animal on each page, new vocabulary definitions, and a special section at the end that asks preschoolers what they noticed, this series is a bright and entertaining introduction to the animal world.POB 97⁄8 x 97⁄8 Ages 3-6 Grade PreK-1 24 pp.

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BASHER BOARD BOOKSBB 6 x 6 Ages Birth-4 Grades PreK- Up 20 pp. $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)Join BoBo as he introduces toddlers to important early childhood concepts and big ideas in Basher’s quirky and signature style.

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FIRST BOOKSWith bright illustrations, these picture books are an ideal introduction to early concepts and reading readiness.Ages Birth-5 Grades PreK-K 48 pp.

My First French BookPB 978-0-7534-5998-0$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)74⁄5 x 103⁄5

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FLIP THE FLAPSQuestions are the first step in scientific exploration, and this series encourages preschoolers’ curiosity through an engaging flip-the-flap format with popular questions on top, and answers underneath. Bonus spot-the-difference game as the flaps are flipped!97⁄8 x 97⁄8 Ages 3-6 Grades PreK-1 32 pp.

PetsPOB 978-0-7534-6286-7$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)PB 978-0-7534-6850-0$6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

Planet EarthPOB 978-0-7534-6441-0$9.99 ($11.99 CAN)PB 978-0-7534-6860-9$6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

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Things That GoPOB 978-0-7534-6409-0$9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

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BABy ANIMALSWith playful text, and beautiful close-up photography that features baby animals in their natural habitats, this series is an accessible introduction to a wide range of animals and environments.BB 6 x 6 14 pp. Ages Birth-6 Grades PreK-Up $5.99 ($5.99 CAN)

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First Time Stories: We’re MovingPB 978-0-7534-5739-9$4.99 ($5.99 CAN)8 x 8 Ages Birth-3Grades PreK-1 24 pp.

Poems for the Very YoungPB 978-0-7534-5816-7 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN)91⁄5 x 109⁄10 Ages 3-6Grades PreK-1 80 pp.

A Child’s Treasury of Nursery RhymesPB 978-0-7534-5710-8$12.99 ($15.99 CAN)113⁄10 x 92⁄5 Ages Birth-3Grades PreK 90 pp.

Basher: ABC KidsHC 978-0-7534-6495-3$17.99 ($19.99 CAN)8 x 10 Ages 3-6Grades PreK-1 56 pp

Basher 123 HC 978-0-7534-6772-5$16.99 ($17.99 CAN)8 x 10 Ages 3-6Grades PreK-1 56 pp.

Darkness Slipped InHC 978-0-7534-6209-6$16.95 ($18.95 CAN)9 x 103⁄8 Ages 3-6Grades PreK-1 32 pp.

AMAZING MACHINESThese picture books are perfect for any preschooler who loves machines. From airplanes to rockets to tractors, these critically acclaimed picture books are full of fun rhyming text, bright artwork, and wacky animal characters that will engage and delight young children as they learn about machines.Ages 3-5 Grades PreK-K 24 pp.

Amazing AirplanesPB 978-0-7534-5915-7$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)8 x 8POB 978-0-7534-5403-9$9.99 ($11.99 CAN)81⁄4 x 81⁄4

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Popposites: A Pop-Up Opposites BookPOB 978-0-7534-6624-7$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)81⁄4 x 63⁄4 5 up K up 40 pp.

Weird BugsNovelty POB 978-0-7534-6463-2$14.99 ($17.99 CAN)9 x 73⁄4 Ages 4-8Grades PreK-3 14 pp.

Weird Ocean Novelty POB978-0-7534-6462-5$14.99 ($17.99 CAN)9 x 73⁄4 Ages 4-8Grades PreK-3 14 pp.

3D THEATER POP-UPS3D Theater combines the most interesting research, the most amazing environments, and the latest paper engineering to create a one-of-a-kind nonfiction experience that literally pops in three dimensions.95⁄8 x 10 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 20 pp. $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

BACKyARD BOOKSChildren will learn about all kinds of backyard bugs and spiders in these nonfiction picture books. These accessible, fully illustrated books are perfect for reading aloud. Young readers will learn how they would experience life if they were one of these backyard creatures.PB 81⁄4 x 81⁄4 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp.

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The Best Book of DinosaursPB 978-0-7534-5872-3$6.99 ($7.99 CAN)73⁄8 x 81⁄2

The Best Book of Early PeoplePOB 978-0-7534-5577-7$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)91⁄8 x 105⁄8


The Best Book of Endangered and Extinct AnimalsPOB 978-0-7534-5757-3$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)91⁄8 x 105⁄8

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The Best Book of WeatherPB 978-0-7534-6172-3$6.99 ($7.99 CAN)73⁄8 x 81⁄2

The Best Book of Whales and DolphinsPB 978-0-7534-5987-4$6.99 ($8.99 CAN)73⁄8 x 81⁄2

THE BEST BOOK OF...The “Best Books of…” series are great introductions to the subjects children want to learn more about. With age-appropriate writing, solid information, and an affordable and portable format, these nonfiction books are the perfect resource for kids who want to learn about the world around them.Ages 5-8 Grade K-3 32 pp.


yOUNG DISCOVERERSThis series of children’s science books are full of science facts and experiments for young researchers. Readers learn facts about the world around them, and fun science experiments reinforce and add to the information in the text.PB 92⁄5 x 81⁄10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp. $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

DISCOVER SCIENCEThis essential series of science books makes science concepts accessible—capturing children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and much more.77⁄8 x 101⁄4 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 56 pp. PB $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB $9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

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Energy and Power978-0-7534-5502-9

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The Human Body978-0-7534-5501-2

Pollution and Waste978-0-7534-5505-0

Weather and Climate978-0-7534-5509-8

Animal DisguisesPB 978-0-7534-6719-0POB 978-0-7534-6451-9

Animal HomesPOB 978-0-7534-6775-6

Apes and MonkeysPB 978-0-7534-6778-7 POB 978-0-7534-6603-2

BirdsPOB 978-0-7534-6777-0

DesertsPOB 978-0-7534-6836-4

InsectsPB 978-0-7534-6717-6POB 978-0-7534-6449-6


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Planet EarthPOB 978-0-7534-6604-9

Polar LandsPOB 978-0-7534-6833-3

ReptilesPOB 978-0-7534-6605-6

RobotsPOB 978-0-7534-6607-0

Rocks and FossilsPOB 978-0-7534-6606-3

SensesPB 978-0-7534-6720-6POB 978-0-7534-6452-6

Solar SystemPB 978-0-7534-6715-2POB 978-0-7534-6447-2

Whales and DolphinsPB 978-0-7534-6716-9POB 978-0-7534-6448-9

WeatherPOB 978-0-7534-6834-0



I WONDER WHyThis highly popular and long-running series explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way.Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 9 x 11 POB $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 91⁄4 x 111⁄4

I Wonder Why Camels Have HumpsPB 978-0-7534-6701-5POB 978-0-7534-6702-2

I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So MuchPB 978-0-7534-6707-7POB 978-0-7534-6708-4

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the OceanPB 978-0-7534-6952-1POB 978-0-7534-6967-5

I Wonder Why Countries Fly FlagsPB 978-0-7534-6793-0POB 978-0-7534-6792-3

I Wonder Why The Dinosaurs Died OutPB 978-0-7534-6953-8POB 978-0-7534-6968-2

I Wonder Why Greeks Built TemplesPB 978-0-7534-6705-3POB 978-0-7534-6706-0

I Wonder Why Horses Wear ShoesPB 978-0-7534-6526-4POB 978-0-7534-6557-8

I Wonder Why I SleepPB 978-0-7534-6525-7POB 978-0-7534-6556-1

I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have PouchesPB 978-0-7534-6528-8POB 978-0-7534-6559-2

I Wonder Why Leaves Change ColorPB 978-0-7534-6697-1POB 978-0-7534-6698-8

I Wonder Why Mountains Have Snow on TopPB 978-0-7534-6699-5POB 978-0-7534-6700-8

I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t FlyPB 978-0-7534-6530-1POB 978-0-7534-6518-9

I Wonder Why Pine Trees Have NeedlesPB 978-0-7534-6096-27 x 81⁄2

I Wonder Why Pirates Wore EarringsPB 978-0-7534-6791-6POB 978-0-7534-6790-9

I Wonder Why Planes Have WingsPB 978-0-7534-6703-9POB 978-0-7534-6704-6

I Wonder Why Pyramids Were BuiltPB 978-0-7534-6527-1POB 978-0-7534-6558-5

I Wonder Why Romans Wore TogasPB 978-0-7534-6795-4POB 978-0-7534-6794-7

I Wonder Why The Sahara is Cold at NightPB 978-0-7534-6797-8POB 978-0-7534-6796-1

I Wonder Why The Sea Is SaltyPB 978-0-7534-6521-9POB 978-0-7534-6552-3

I Wonder Why Soap Makes BubblesPB 978-0-7534-6936-1POB 978-0-7534-6966-8

I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their SkinPB 978-0-7534-6531-8POB 978-0-7534-6560-8

I Wonder Why Spiders Spin WebsPB 978-0-7534-6524-0POB 978-0-7534-6555-4

I Wonder Why Stars TwinklePB 978-0-7534-6520-2POB 978-0-7534-6551-6

I Wonder Why Volca-noes Blow Their TopsPB 978-0-7534-6935-4POB 978-0-7534-6965-1

Visit: www.iwonderwhybooks.com

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Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3I WONDER WHy (continued)Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 9 x 11 POB $15.99 ($17.99 CAN) 91⁄4 x 111⁄4

I Wonder Why The Sun RisesPB 978-0-7534-6529-5POB 978-0-7534-6561-5

I Wonder Why There is a Hole in the SkyPB 978-0-7534-6799-2POB 978-0-7534-6798-5

I Wonder Why Triceratops Had HornsPB 978-0-7534-6523-3POB 978-0-7534-6554-7

I Wonder Why The Wind BlowsPB 978-0-7534-6522-6POB 978-0-7534-6553-0

I Wonder Why Zippers Have TeethPB 978-0-7534-6801-2POB 978-0-7534-6800-5

I Wonder Why: Question Express978-0-7534-6654-4Ages Birth to 4 10 books$19.99 ($21.99 CAN)

qUESTION TIMEIn Question Time books, children will find the answers to their questions about the world. Carefully researched to meet the needs of 5 to 8-year-olds, these books cover popular subjects in fascinating detail, with colorful illustrations and photographs.9 x 11 Ages 5-8 Grade K-3 32 pp. PB $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) POB $11.95 ($13.50 CAN)

Creepy CrawliesPB 978-0-7534-5413-8

Human BodyPB 978-0-7534-5412-1

Rain ForestPB 978-0-7534-5442-8POB 978-0-7534-5438-1

ReptilesPB 978-0-7534-5463-3

SeashorePB 978-0-7534-5407-7

SharksPB 978-0-7534-5441-1

GENERAL NONFICTION

The Great Pirate Activity BookPB 978-1-8569-7578-0$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 11 Ages 5-8Grades K-3 32 pp.

My Book of SpaceHC 978-0-7534-5399-5$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)9 x 107⁄10 Ages 5-8Grades K-3 48 pp.

My First i Ballet BookPB 978-0-7534-6509-7$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)87⁄10 x 111⁄10 Ages 5-8Grades K-3 48 pp

My First Ballet BookPOB 978-0-7534-6026-9$9.95 ($10.95 CAN)87⁄10 x 111⁄10 Ages 5-8Grades K-3 48 pp

My First Horse and Pony BookPOB 978-0-7534-5878-5 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 109⁄10 Ages 5-8Grades K-3 48 pp.

My First Horse and Pony Care BookPOB 978-0-7534-5989-8$9.95 ($10.95 CAN)81⁄2 x 109⁄10 Ages 5-8Grades K-3 48 pp.

My First Soccer BookHC 978-0-7534-6783-1$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 11 Ages 5 up Grades K up 48 pp.

Plagues, Pox, and PestilenceHC 978-0-7534-6687-2$15.99 ($17.99 CAN)73⁄4 x 101⁄4 Ages 7 upGrades 1 up 48 pp.

The Scoop on PoopPB 978-0-7534-6923-1 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6886-9 $15.99 ($17.99 CAN)73⁄4 x 101⁄4 Ages 7 up Grades 1 up 48 pp.

10 Great books for a great price!



I AM READINGWith large, easy-to-read type, satisfying stories by top writers and cheerful full-color pictures, The I Am Reading series helps children make the transition from picture books to chapter books. Each book includes a bookmark flap, tips for beginning readers and short, numbered chapters or two short stories.PB 6 x 9 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp.

Alien Alby978-0-7534-3005-7$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Alligator Tails and Crocodile Cakes978-0-7534-5853-2$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Doctor Witch’s Animal Hospital978-0-7534-5977-5$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

J.J. Rabbit and the Monster978-0-7534-5855-6$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Jumping Jack978-0-7534-6297-3$3.99 ($4.50 CAN)

Moose and Mouse978-0-7534-5715-3$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Mr. Cool978-0-7534-5822-8$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

The Princess and the Pets978-0-7534-6212-6$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Princess Rosa’s Winter978-0-7534-5859-4$3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

Purr-fect Pete978-0-7534-6242-3$3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

Scratching’s Catching978-0-7534-5958-4$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Sniffer’s Golden Nose978-0-7534-5959-1$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

The Ugly Egg978-0-7534-6284-3$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Watch Out, William!978-0-7534-5960-7$3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

Yeti Spaghetti978-0-7534-6308-6$3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

THE BOOK OF . . .Follow a crew of fun and friendly characters to discover the answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Each title in this children’s non-fiction series will allow readers to enjoy learning about their favorite topics, including dinosaurs, insects, space, science and much more.PB 77⁄8 x 77⁄8 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 64 pp. $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)

The Book of How?978-0-7534-6398-7

The Book of What?978-0-7534-6417-5

The Book of Where?978-0-7534-6598-1

The Book of Which?978-0-7534-6599-8

The Book of Who?978-0-7534-6418-2

The Book of Why?978-0-7534-6396-3

The Book of Dinosaurs978-0-7534-6978-1

The Book of The Human Body978-0-7534-6977-4


Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3Early Grades Ages 5-8 • Grades K-3KINGFISHER READERS SECTIONThis is a dynamic series that hooks the interest of emerging readers with irresistible topics and guides them through five levels of increasing reading challenges as they build confidence and progress toward reading alone. Each book in the series is carefully designed with natural sounding language, visually exciting images, and a layout that makes the narrative flow naturally. 6 x 9 Ages 5 to 8 Grades K-3 POB $12.99 ($14.99 CAN) PB $3.99 ($3.99 CAN) GRL = Guided Reading Level*; GLE=Grade Level Equivalent

L1: ButterfliesPB 978-0-7534-6749-7 POB 978-0-7534-6748-0 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1: Baby AnimalsPB 978-0-7534-6755-8 POB 978-0-7534-6754-1 GRL: • GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1: Busy as a BeePB 978-0-7534-6900-2POB 978-0-7534-6899-9GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1: Colorful Coral ReefsPB 978-0-7534-6751-0 POB 978-0-7534-6750-3 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1:Jobs People DoPB 978-0-7534-6845-6POB 978-0-7534-6847-0GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1: SeasonPB 978-0-7534-6898-2POB 978-0-7534-6897-5

L1: Snakes Alive!PB 978-0-7534-6844-9POB 978-0-7534-6846-3GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L1: TrainsPB 978-0-7534-6753-4 POB 978-0-7534-6752-7 GRL: G GLE: 1 32 pp.

L2: TrucksPB 978-0-7534-6960-6POB 978-0-7534-6927-9

L2: What Animals EatPB 978-0-7534-6759-6 POB 978-0-7534-6758-9 GRL: J GLE: 2 32 pp.

L2: Your BodyPB 978-0-7534-6757-2 POB 978-0-7534-6756-5 GRL: J GLE: 2 32 pp.

L2: Where Animals LivePB 978-0-7534-6878-4POB 978-0-7534-6877-7GRL: J GLE: 2 32 pp.

L4: FlightPB 978-0-7534-6882-1POB 978-0-7534-6881-4GRL: N GLE: 4 32 pp.

L4: Human BodyPB 978-0-7534-6962-0POB 978-0-7534-6931-6

L4: PiratesPB 978-0-7534-6765-7 POB 978-0-7534-6764-0 GRL: 0 GLE: 4 32 pp.

L4: SharksPB 978-0-7534-6906-4POB 978-0-7534-6905-7GRL: N GLE: 4 32 pp.

L4: WeatherPB 978-0-7534-6767-1 POB 978-0-7534-6766-4 GRL: N GLE: 4 32 pp.

L5: Ancient EgyptiansPB 978-0-7534-6769-5 POB 978-0-7534-6768-8 GRL: q GLE: 4 48 pp.

L2: Where We LivePB 978-0-7534-6902-6POB 978-0-7534-6901-9GRL: J GLE: 2 32pp.

L3: CarsPB 978-0-7534-6929-3POB 978-0-7534-6961-3

L3: Dinosaur WorldPB 978-0-7534-6761-9 POB 978-0-7534-6760-2 GRL: K GLE: 3 32 pp.

L3: Record Breakers, The BiggestPB 978-0-7534-6880-7POB 978-0-7534-6879-1GRL: K GLE: 3 32pp.

L3: RomansPB 978-0-7534-6904-0POB 978-0-7534-6903-3GRL: K GLE 3 32pp.

L3: VolcanoesPB 978-0-7534-6763-3 POB 978-0-7534-6762-6 GRL: L GLE: 3 32 pp.

L5: HurricanesPB 978-0-7534-6933-0POB 978-0-7534-6963-7

L5: RainforestsPB 978-0-7534-6771-8 POB 978-0-7534-6770-1GRL: P GLE: 4 48 pp.

L5: Record Breakers, The FastestPB 978-0-7534-6908-8POB 978-0-7534-6907-1GRL: q GLE: 4 48 pp.

L5: SpacePB 978-0-7534-6884-5POB 978-0-7534-6883-8GRL: q GLE: 4 48 pp.

*Kingfisher Readers are leveled by independent reviewers applying the standards developed by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell in Matching Books to Readers: Using Leveled Books in Guided Reading, Heinemann, 1999.

Visit: www.kingfisherreaders.com for title-specific activities

and much more.


Middle Grade Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-5Middle Grade Ages 7-10 • Grades 2-5

INSIDE ACCESSGo inside the mind of a priate, and learn the secrets of sharks in these action packed and thrilling tell-alls.POB 81⁄2 x 101⁄4 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 32 pp. $9.95 ($10.95 CAN)

Pirates978-0-7534-6061-0

Sharks978-0-7534-6064-1

SPORT STORIESPB 51⁄4 x 71⁄2 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 144 pp. $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

Balancing Act978-0-7534-6192-1

Kickoff978-0-7534-6082-5

STORy COLLECTIONS

Aesop’s FablesPB 978-0-7534-6133-4$9.99 ($10.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 107⁄8

Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 80 pp.

Around the World in 80 TalesHC 978-0-7534-5999-7$19.95 ($22.99 CAN)117⁄8 x 10 Ages 4-8Grades PreK-3 176 pp.

Classic Animal StoriesHC 978-0-7534-6210-2$19.95 ($21.95 CAN)75⁄8 x 103⁄8 Ages 6-10Grades 1-5 160 pp.

Classic Poems to Read AloudPB 978-0-7534-5688-0$8.99 ($9.95 CAN)7 x 93⁄10 Ages 5-8Grade K-3 256 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Great Boy StoriesHC 978-0-7534-5320-9$19.99 ($21.99 CAN)75⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 5-8Grades K-3 160 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Horse and Pony StoriesPB 978-0-7534-6156-3$9.99 ($10.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 8-12

The Kingfisher Treasury of Animal StoriesPB 978-0-7534-5629-3$6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Classic StoriesHC 978-0-7534-5483-1$24.95 ($27.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Ghost StoriesPB 978-0-7534-5890-7$5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Jewish StoriesPB 978-0-7534-5671-2$6.99 ($7.99 CAN)51⁄10 x 71⁄10 Ages 5-9Grades K-3 32 pp.

The Kingfisher Treasury of Princess StoriesPB 978-0-7534-5633-0$5.95 ($6.95 CAN)51⁄10 x 71⁄10 Ages 5-9Grades K-3 32 pp.

The Kingfisher Treasury of Spooky StoriesPB 978-0-7534-5634-7$5.99 ($6.95 CAN)

The Milly Molly Mandy StorybookHC 978-0-7534-5332-2$13.99 ($15.50 CAN)5 x 73⁄8 Ages 5-8Grades K-3 224 pp.



THROUGH TIME SERIESThis series offers a unique journey through different periods in history. Detailed artworks tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. As they explore each scene, readers learn about the people who lived in this place, looking at their beliefs and ways of life.91⁄2 x 12 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 48 pp.

BeijingHC 978-0-7534-6175-4$16.95 ($18.95 CAN)

LondonHC 978-0-7534-6255-3$16.95 ($18.95 CAN)

New York City HC 978-0-7534-6416-8$16.99 ($19.99 CAN)

OlympicsPB 978-0-7534-6868-5$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)HC 978-0-7534-6710-7$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)

PompeiiHC 978-0-7534-6044-3$16.99 ($18.95 CAN)

WEIRD AND WONDERFULFrom the leading media brand for all things animal, these exciting and innovative children’s books deliver engaging, high-quality information about the animal kingdom. Come face to face with the record breakers of the animal kingdom in this lavishly illustrated new series. Each title features more than 200 of the world’s most extraordi-nary animals and their sometimes-bizarre behavior.POB 81⁄4 x 103⁄4 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 64 pp. $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Attack and Defense978-0-7534-6723-7

KINGDOM SERIESWith bright photographs and fascinating facts, these nonfiction books teach kids everything they want to know about the animal kingdom. Kingdom books are full of the most up-to-date information and resources for further learning.11 x 81⁄2 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 48 pp. PB $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB $14.99 ($17.99 CAN)

Micro MonstersPB 978-0-7534-6727-5POB 978-0-7534-6455-7

Savage SafariPB 978-0-7534-6728-2POB 978-0-7534-6456-4

Extreme RainforestPB 978-0-7534-6665-0POB 978-0-7534-6568-4

Undersea CreaturesPB 978-0-7534-6666-7POB 978-0-7534-6569-1

Show-offs978-0-7534-6722-0

My SIDE OF THE STORyMy Side of the Story is a completely unique approach to historical fiction. Read the story of one youngster’s life in turbulent times, then flip the book and find out firsthand how another child reacts to the conclusion of events—with very different feelings and ideas!PB 51⁄10 x 72⁄5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 192 pp.

The Brother’s War978-0-7534-5795-5$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Escape From War978-0-7534-5794-8$7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

Journey to Jamestown978-0-7534-5796-2$7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

The Plague978-0-7534-5990-4$7.95 ($8.95 CAN)



Ancient EgyptPOB 978-0-7534-6743-5

Big CatsPOB 978-0-7534-6744-2

DinosaursPB 978-0-7534-6865-4POB 978-0-7534-6402-1

Insects and Creepy-CrawliesPOB 978-0-7534-6592-9

Oceans and SeasPB 978-0-7534-6866-1POB 978-0-7534-6401-4

Planet EarthPOB 978-0-7534-6591-2

RainforestsPOB 978-0-7534-6590-5

ReptilesPOB 978-0-7534-6499-1

Stars and PlanetsPOB 978-0-7534-6498-4

Things That GoPOB 978-0-7534-6593-6

WeatherPB 978-0-7534-6867-8POB 978-0-7534-6421-2

DesertPOB 978-0-7534-6811-1

ForestPOB 978-0-7534-6741-1

GrasslandPB 978-0-7534-6895-1POB 978-0-7534-6692-6

MountainPOB 978-0-7534-6810-4

Ocean PB 978-0-7534-6894-4POB 978-0-7534-6577-6

Polar LandsPB 978-0-7534-6896-8POB 978-0-7534-6691-9

RainforestPB 978-0-7534-6893-7POB 978-0-7534-6576-9

RiverPOB 978-0-7534-6740-4

ExPLORERS SERIESExplorers nonfiction books are designed for readers in the early elementary grades (ages 6–8), who are beginning to exercise wider reading, research and cross-referencing skills. They can be read from page to page, or the reader can follow special “page links” to access information on related topics. Fabulous artwork scenes are followed up with photographic information spreads, which provide extra detail and background.9 x 10 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) POB $10.99 ($12.99 CAN)

LIFE CyCLESEach book in this essential children’s series reveals the life cycles of ten animals which link together to create three food chains in a particular habitat. At the end of the book, a simple overview helps readers understand how the three food chains interact to create a food web—the perfect first introduction to this core science concept.97⁄8 x 97⁄8 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 32 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) POB $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)



LIFELINES BIOGRAPHIESThese fully illustrated biographies for children show us history through the eyes of young people—Charles Darwin’s assistant, Cleopatra’s servant, an apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci. With gripping stories based on fact, these books are a captivating way to learn about the people who changed the world.72⁄5 x 101⁄2 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 32 pp.

Charles DarwinPB 978-0-7534-6675-9$9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

CleopatraPB 978-0-7534-6673-5$9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Leonardo da VinciPB 978-0-7534-6674-2$9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Leonardo da VinciPOB 978-0-7534-6174-7$16.99 ($21.99 CAN)

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

ALL ABOUT AMERICAAction-packed and historically accurate, All About America covers the most important periods in the history of a burgeoning nation. With detailed reconstructions and original artwork from each period, find yourself immersed in the incredible action, as you confront the redcoats, catch gold fever, journey West, and ride the trails with your trusty lasso at your side.77⁄8 x 101⁄4 RLB 71⁄2 x 10 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-6 32 pp. PB $9.99 ($10.99CAN) RLB $19.89. ($22.89 CAN)

American IndiansPB 978-0-7534-6517-2RLB 978-0-7534-6694-0

The Civil WarPB 978-0-7534-6514-1RLB 978-0-7534-6693-3

Colonists and IndependencePB 978-0-7534-6513-4RLB 978-0-7534-6581-3

A Nation of ImmigrantsPB 978-0-7534-6671-1RLB 978-0-7534-6713-8

Cowboys and the Wild WestPB 978-0-7534-6510-3RLB 978-0-7534-6582-0

Explorers, Trappers, and PioneersPB 978-0-7534-6515-8RLB 978-0-7534-6695-7

Gold Rush and RichesPB 978-0-7534-6512-7RLB 978-0-7534-6584-4

The Industrial RevolutionPB 978-0-7534-6670-4RLB 978-0-7534-6712-1

Stagecoaches and RailroadsPB 978-0-7534-6516-5RLB 978-0-7534-6696-4

Wagon Trains and SettlersPB 978-0-7534-6511-0RLB 978-0-7534-6583-7

Educator’s guide available atwww.kingfisherbooks.com



NEW YORK TIMES BOOKSThese nonfiction books for children and teens, written by New York Times reporters, explore a range of fascinating subjects.

Deadly InvadersHC 978-0-7534-5995-9$16.99 ($19.99 CAN)71⁄2 x 91⁄2 Ages 12 up Grades 7 up

Hurricane ForceHC 978-0-7534-6086-3$16.95 ($18.95 CAN)71⁄2 x 91⁄2 Ages 12 up Grades 7 up

The North Pole Was HereHC 978-0-7534-5993-5$15.95 ($17.95 CAN)71⁄2 x 91⁄2 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up

Speed ShowHC 978-0-7534-6011-5$16.99 ($19.99 CAN)71⁄2 x 91⁄2 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up

Tree ShakerHC 978-0-7534-5992-8$17.95 ($19.95 CAN)53⁄4 x 81⁄2 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up

When the Wall Came DownPB 978-0-7534-6153-2$10.95 ($11.95 CAN)71⁄2 x 91⁄2 Ages 12 up Grades 7 up

When the Wall Came DownHC 978-0-7534-5994-2$15.95 ($17.95 CAN)71⁄2 x 91⁄2 Ages 12 up Grades 7 up

TEN PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD SERIESFeaturing graphic style artwork, charismatic in-depth biographies of pioneering figures, fast paced storytelling, and “Life Links” between entries that reveal surprising and often overlooked chains of influence, this series give readers a real sense of the way history is built, one person at a time.HC 9 x 107⁄8 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 64 pp.

Ten Explorers Who Changed the World978-0-7534-6103-7$14.99 ($16.95 CAN)

Ten Inventors Who Changed the World978-0-7534-6259-1$14.99 ($17.99 CAN)

Ten Kings and Queens Who Changed the World978-0-7534-6252-2$14.95 ($16.95 CAN)

Ten Leaders Who Changed the World978-0-7534-6104-4$14.99 ($17.99 CAN)

EPIC ADVENTUREFrom mountain climbing to historic treks, from sea voyages to flight, the Epic Adventure books tell the story of people who dared to go where no one had gone before. These beautiful nonfiction books will thrill young readers while also teaching some fascinating exploration history.POB 117⁄8 x 101⁄4 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up 64 pp. $19.99 ($22.99 CAN)

Epic Climbs978-0-7534-6573-8

Epic Flights978-0-7534-6669-8

Epic Treks978-0-7534-6668-1

Epic Voyages978-0-7534-6574-5


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

1000 Questions and AnswersHC 978-0-7534-5541-8$19.99 ($21.99 CAN)97⁄10 x 11 Ages 10-14Grades 5-9 320 pp.

The Alien Hunter’s HandbookPB 978-0-7534-6885-2$10.99 ($11.99 CAN)47⁄8 x 81⁄4 Ages 9 upGrades 4 up 112 pp.

Atlantis: The Search for the Lost CityPOB 978-0-7534-6680-3$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)93⁄4 x 83⁄4 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 48 pp.

Codequest: HieroglyphsPOB 978-0-7534-6411-3$16.99 ($19.99 CAN)83⁄4 x 93⁄4 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 48 pp.

DinomummyPOB 978-0-7534-6047-4$18.99 ($19.99 CAN)91⁄10 x 101⁄10 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Escape: A Surviver’s GuidePB 978-0-7534-6874-6$10.99 ($11.99 CAN)47⁄8 x 81⁄4 Ages 8 upGrades 3 up 112 pp.

Earth: The Life of Our PlanetHC 978-0-7534-6625-4$17.99 ($19.99 CAN)105⁄6 x 9 Ages 8-12Grades 2-6 48 pp.

Fabulous and Monstrous BeastsPOB 978-0-7534-6247-8$16.95 ($18.95 CAN)91⁄2 x 12 Ages 6-10Grades 1-5 64 pp.

The Great Global Puzzle Challenge with Google Earth™POB 978-0-7534-6721-3$15.99 ($17.99 CAN)117⁄10 x 101⁄5 Ages 8 upGrades 2 up 32 pp.

Human Body FactoryHC 978-0-7534-6808-1$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)9 x 11 Ages 7upGrades 2 up 48 pp.

Inca Gold: Solve the Mystery of the Golden CornPOB 978-0-7534-6729-9$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)83⁄4 x 93⁄4 Ages 8 upGrades 2 up 48 pp.

Lost WorldsPOB 978-0-7534-6107-5$22.99 ($27.99 CAN)113⁄8 x 9 Ages 9-12Grades 4-7 96 pp.

Nature Got There FirstHC 978-0-7534-6410-6$16.99 ($19.99 CAN)93⁄4 x 11 Ages 10 upGrades 10 up 64 pp.

Peter Kent’s Big Book of ArmorHC 978-0-7534-6423-6$16.99 ($19.99 CAN)8 x 10 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 48 pp.

Peter Kent’s City Across TimeHC 978-0-7534-6400-7$16.99 ($19.99 CAN)8 x 10 Ages 7-10Grades 2-5 48 pp.

Planes, Gliders and HelicoptersPB 978-1-8569-7869-9$8.99 ($9.95 CAN)81⁄2 x 103⁄5 Ages 10-14Grades 5-9 40 pp.

Questions and Answers: Planet EarthPB 978-0-7534-5372-8$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)91⁄10 x 104⁄5 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 40 pp.

Questions and Answers: Stars and PlanetsPB 978-0-7534-5312-4$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)91⁄10 x 104⁄5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 40 pp.

Titanic: The Search for the Lost FugitivesPOB 978-0-7534-6672-8$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)83⁄4 x 95⁄6 Ages 8 upGrades 2 up 48 pp

UniverseHC 978-0-7534-6878-0$17.99 ($19.99)94⁄9 x 112⁄9 Ages 8 upGrades 3 up 48 pp.

Versus: PiratesPOB 978-0-7534-6431-1$19.99 ($23.99 CAN)11 x 9 Ages 10 upGrades 5 up 64 pp.

Versus: WarriorsPOB 978-0-7534-1916-8$19.99 ($25.50 CAN)11 x 9 Ages 10 upGrades 5 up 64 pp.

Who Am I?POB 978-0-7534-6711-4$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)9 x 105⁄6 Ages 9 upGrades 3 up 96 pp.

The World of PiratesPB 978-0-7534-5786-3$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 ? pp.



BasketballHC 978-0-7534-6872-2$15.99 ($17.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 8 upGrades 3 up 64 pp.

The Essential Guide for Young GolfersHC 978-0-7534-6399-4$14.99 ($17.99 CAN)PB 978-0-7534-6809-8$7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Horse and Pony CarePB 978-0-7534-5744-3$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)82⁄5 x 107⁄10 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Horse and Pony FactfileHC 978-0-7534-6039-9$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)62⁄5 x 77⁄10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 224 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Soccer SkillsHC 978-0-7534-6873-9$15.99 ($17.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 8 upGrades 3 up 64 pp.

Soccer, The Ultimate Guide to the Beautiful GamePB 978-0-7534-5752-8$9.99 ($10.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 103⁄4 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 96 pp.

Soccer SkillsPOB 978-0-7534-5932-4$4.95 ($5.95 CAN)7 x 81⁄2 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 48 pp.

LEGENDARy JOURNEySFrom mountain climbing to historic treks, from sea voyages to flight, the Epic Adventure books tell the story of people who dared to go where no one had gone before. These beautiful nonfiction books will thrill young readers while also teaching some fascinating exploration history.POB 81⁄3 x 117⁄10 Ages 8 up Grades 3 up 32 pp.

Legendary Journeys: TrainsPOB 978-0-7534-6465-6$19.99 ($23.99 CAN)

Legendary Journeys: ShipsPOB 978-0-7534-6681-0$19.99 ($22.99 CAN)

Legendary Journeys: SpacePOB 978-0-7534-6848-7$19.99 ($22.99 CAN)

REFERENCESFrom the leading media brand for all things animal, this exciting and innovative book delivers engaging, high-quality information about the animal kingdom. Follow the amazing migration stories of crea-tures as diverse as the African wildebeest, the plains zebra, the American monarch butterfly, the Mexican free-tailed bat and the Pacific bluefin tunas as they travel from one habitat to another to find food, avoid predators and extreme temperatures, or to breed.

Incredible JourneysPOB 978-0-7534-6726-8 10 x 111⁄2 Ages 8-12 Grades 2-6 128 pp. $19.99 ($22.99 CAN)

My SIDE OF THE STORyMy Side of the Story is a completely unique approach to historical fiction. Read the story of one youngster’s life in turbulent times, then flip the book and find out firsthand how another child reacts to the conclusion of events—with very different feelings and ideas!PB 51⁄10 x 72⁄5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 192 pp.

The Brother’s War978-0-7534-5795-5$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Escape From War978-0-7534-5794-8$7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

Journey to Jamestown978-0-7534-5796-2$7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

The Plague978-0-7534-5990-4$7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

SPORTS-NON FICTIONAges 9-12 Grades 4-6 32 pp.



NAVIGATORSNavigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular nonfiction series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and art, and web links and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.97⁄8 x 11 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 48 pp. PB $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Ancient EgyptPB 978-0-7534-6937-8 POB 978-0-7534-6429-8

Ancient GreecePB 978-0-7534-6955-2 POB 978-0-7534-6579-0

Ancient RomePB 978-0-7534-6842-5 POB 978-0-7534-6288-1

AnimalsPB 978-0-7534-6746-6POB 978-0-7534-6306-2

Dinosaurs PB 978-0-7534-6862-3POB 978-0-7534-6414-4

Extreme WeatherPB 978-0-7534-6954-5 POB 978-0-7534-6578-3

Human BodyPB 978-0-7534-6683-4

Killer CreaturesPB 978-0-7534-6484-7POB 978-0-7534-6227-0

Knights & CastlesPB 978-0-7534-6483-0POB 978-0-7534-6228-7

MammalsPOB 978-0-7534-6610-0

Oceans & SeasPB 978-0-7534-6863-0POB 978-0-7534-6415-1

PiratesPOB 9780-7534-6611-7

Planet EarthPB 978-0-7534-6745-9POB 978-0-7534-6289-8$10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

RainforestPB 978-0-7534-6938-5 POB 9780-7534-6430-4

Stars & PlanetsPB 978-0-7534-6682-7POB 978-0-7534-6230-0$10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

TechnologyPB 978-0-7534-6841-8POB 978-0-7534-6307-9

REALLy, REALLy BIG qUESTIONSPrepare to exercise your mind as you investigate these big ideas and more in these books on philosophy, science and religion. Cool illustrations, brainteasers, and quirky quotations add to the simple and fun question-and-answer format, introducing readers to life’s important questions. Expand your knowledge and let your mind spin!POB 9 x 10 Ages 9-1 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Really, Really Big QuestionsPB 978-0-7534-6500-4$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6309-3 $16.99 ($21.99 CAN)

Really, Really Big Questions About Me and My BodyPOB 978-0-7534-6892-0$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)

Really, Really Big Questions About God, Faith, and ReligionPOB 978-0-7534-6678-0$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)

Really, Really Big Questions About Space and TimePB 978-0-7534-6747-3$8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6502-8$16.99 ($18.99 CAN)

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KINGFISHER KNOWLEDGEPacked with facts and full-color photographs, Kingfisher Knowledge books are excellent introductions to fascinating subjects.9 x 107⁄8 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 64 pp.

Animal GiantsPB 978-0-7534-6157-0$8.95 ($9.95 CAN)

Castles & FortsPB 978-0-7534-6119-8$8.95 ($9.95 CAN)

Dangerous CreaturesPB 978-0-7534-6120-4$8.95 ($9.95 CAN)

Dangerous CreaturesPOB 978-0-7534-5622-4$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)

DinosaursPB 978-0-7534-6406-9$8.99 ($10.99 CAN)

DinosaursPOB 978-0-7534-6102-0$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)


Endangered PlanetPB 978-0-7534-6160-0$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

Endangered PlanetPOB 978-0-7534-5776-4$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)

Epidemics & PlaguesPOB 978-0-7534-6035-1$12.95 ($14.95 CAN)

ForensicsPB 978-0-7534-6211-9$8.95 ($9.95 CAN)

ForensicsPOB 978-0-7534-5862-4$12.99 ($14.50 CAN)

Genes & DNAPB 978-0-7534-6121-1$8.95 ($9.95 CAN)

Genes and DNAPOB 978-0-7534-5621-7$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Hurricanes & TsunamisPOB 978-0-7534-5975-1$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)

Microscopic LifePOB 978-0-7534-5778-8$12.99 ($16.99 CAN)

The Middle EastPB 978-0-7534-6313-0$8.99 ($11.50 CAN)

MummiesPOB 978-0-7534-5623-1$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)

Natural DisastersTP 978-0-7534-6237-9$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

SharksPB 978-0-7534-6405-2$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

Sharks POB 978-0-7534-6194-5$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Speed MachinesPB 978-0-7534-6487-8$8.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6287-4$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)

Stars & PlanetsPOB 978-0-7534-5865-5$12.95 ($14.50 CAN)

Wonders of the WorldPB 978-0-7534-6486-1$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-5979-9$12.99 ($14.50 CAN)


GIFTED SERIES by MARILyN KAyEIn this young adults fantasy series, Meadowbrook Middle School is an ordinary school with ordinary students —except for the Nine. These students look like the others, but they’re not. You could call it a skill, a talent or a disadvantage, but each of these students is unique—they’re gifted.PB 51⁄8 x 73⁄4 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9

Out of Sight, Out of Mind #1978-0-7534-6283-6$7.99 ($10.25 CAN) 240 pp.

Better Late Than Never #2978-0-7534-6300-0$7.99 ($10.25 CAN) 224 pp.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow #3978-0-7534-6310-9$7.99 ($10.25 CAN) 224 pp.

Finders Keepers #4978-0-7534-1953-3$7.99 ($9.99 CAN) 240 pp.

Now You See Me #5978-0-7534-3046-0$7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 256 pp.

Speak No Evil #6978-0-7534-6564-6$7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 256 pp.

Gifted Volume 1: Amanda, Jenna, Emily978-0-7534-6788-6 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN) 688 pp.

Gifted Volume 2: Ken, Tracey, Carter978-0-7534-6789-3 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN) 688 pp.

FICTION-KINGFISHER EPICSPB 73⁄5 x 51⁄10 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9

The Iliad978-0-7534-5722-1$7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 168 pp.

The Odyssey978-0-7534-5723-8$7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 176 pp.

LEGENDS SERIES by ANTHONy HOROWITZFrom the pen of master storyteller Anthony Horowitz comes a new series of myths and legends from around the world, retold in a contemporary voice, and illustrated with bold, graphic artwork. Packed with Horowitz’s signature action, humor, and suspense, these collections feel fresh, modern, and perfect for today’s fast-moving audience.51⁄8 x 73⁄4 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 160 pp. PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) POB $9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Battles and QuestsPB 978-0-7534-6632-2POB 978-0-7534-1937-3

Beasts and MonstersPB 978-0-7534-6631-5POB 978-0-7534-1936-6

Death and the UnderworldPB 978-0-7534-1938-0POB 978-0-7534-6542-4

Heroes and VillainsPB 978-0-7434-1939-7POB 978-0-7534-6546-2

Tricks and TransformationsPOB 978-0-7534-6545-5

The Wrath of the GodsPOB 978-0-7534-6544-8


THE FIRE THIEF by TERRy DEARyThis series based on classical mythology hilariously reimagines the myth of Prometheus. To escape the gods’ revenge, Prometheus travels through time to Eden City in the 18th and 19th century. Ages 10 up Grades 5 up

The Fire ThiefPB 978-0-7534-6118-1$6.99 ($7.99 CAN)49⁄10 x 64⁄5 246 pp.

The Fire ThiefPOB 978-0-7534-5818-1$10.99 ($11.99 CAN)71⁄10 x 51⁄10 246 pp.

Flight of the Fire ThiefPB 978-0-7534-6169-3$6.99 (7.99 CAN)49⁄10 x 64⁄5 224 pp.

Flight of the Fire ThiefPOB 978-0-7534-5819-8$9.95 ($10.95 CAN)71⁄10 x 51⁄10 224 pp.

The Fire Thief Fights BackPB 978-0-7534-6213-3$6.99 ($7.99 CAN)49⁄10 x 64⁄5 224 pp.

Fiction Favorites



BASHER HISTORyAges 10 up Grades 5 up 112 pages

Basher History: US PresidentsPB 978-0-7534-6924-8$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6964-4$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

BASHER BASICS7 x 7 Ages 8 up Grades 3 up 64 pp.

Dinosaurs: The Bare BonesPB 978-0-7534-6824-1$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6823-4$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Grammar: The Bill of WritesPB 978-0-7534-6596-7$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6630-8$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Math: A Book You Can Count OnPB 978-0-7534-6419-9$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6620-9$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Music: Hitting the Right NotePB 978-0-7534-6595-0$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6629-2$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Punctuation: The Write StuffPB 978-0-7534-6420-5$7.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6623-0$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Weather: Whipping up a StormPB 978-0-7534-6826-5$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6825-8$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

BASHER FLASHCARDSNovelty 4 x 61⁄4

Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 cards.

Basher Flashcards: Periodic Table978-0-7534-6608-7 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Basher Flashcards: Rocks and Minerals978-0-7534-6609-4$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

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BASHER SCIENCEThis is Simon Basher’s one-of-a kind visual science series. With quirky, unforgettable illustrations and smart, cool characters, this series brings big ideas down to earth—and makes learning completely fun!7 x 7 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up 128 pp.

Algebra & Geometry: Anything But Square!PB 978-0-7534-6597-4$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6627-8$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Astronomy: Out of This World!PB 978-0-7534-6290-4$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6617-9$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Biology: Life As We Know It!PB 978-0-7534-6253-9$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6622-3$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction!PB 978-0-7534-6413-7$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6615-5$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Extreme Biology PB 978-0-7534-7050-3$7.99 ($8.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-7051-0$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Human Body: A Book With Guts!PB 978-0-7534-6501-1$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6628-5$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Oceans: Making WavesPB 978-0-7534-6822-7$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6821-0$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

The Periodic Table: Elements With Style! PB 978-0-7534-6085-6$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6613-1$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Physics: Why Matter MattersPB 978-0-7534-6214-0$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6612-4$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Planet Earth: What Planet Are You On?PB 978-0-7534-6412-0$8.99 ($10.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6616-2$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book!PB 978-0-7534-6314-7$8.99 ($11.50 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6614-8$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Technology: A Byte-Sized World!PB 978-0-7534-6820-3$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-6819-7$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

Sticker BookPB 978-0-7534-6828-9$8.99 ($9.99 CAN)

Core Science Library3 book boxed setPB 978-0-7534-6652-0$26.97 ($29.97 CAN)

Earth Science Library3 book boxed setPB 978-0-7534-6959-0$26.97 ($29.97 CAN)



GAMES AND PASTTIMES

Brain BustersPB 978-0-7534-6408-3$5.99 ($6.99 CAN)73⁄4 x 52⁄9 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 144 pp

Chess: From First Moves to CheckmatePB 978-0-7534-1930-4$8.99 ($10.99 CAN)9 x 9 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Creative CreaturesPB 978-0-7534-7052-7POB 978-0-7534-6947-7$8.99 ($10.99 CAN)9 x 101⁄4 Ages 8-up Grades 3-up 48 pp.

FICTION & POETRy COLLECTIONS51⁄4 x 71⁄2 Grades 4-9 Ages 9-14 PB $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) HC $14.99 ($16.99 CAN)

The Kingfisher Book of Children’s PoetryHC 978-1-8569-7909-2256 pp

More Ghost Stories (Red Hot Reads Series)PB 978-0-7534-5736-8 224 pp.

Out of This World: Science FictionPB 978-0-7534-6246-1272 pp.

She’s All That! Poems About GirlsHC 978-0-7534-5852-5128 pp.

Sports Stories (Red Hot Reads Series)PB 978-0-7534-5641-5224 pp.


SIDESPLITTERSThere are hundreds of fantastically funny jokes in these hilarious books for kids. Be warned—so many great jokes and pictures squished into each book carry the potential risk of side-splitting laughter!PB 57⁄8 x 81⁄4 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 64 pp. (unless noted)

Belly Laughs978-0-7534-6207-2$3.99 ($4.50 CAN)

Boo!978-0-7534-6594-3$4.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Champion Crackups978-0-7534-6208-9$3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

Christmas Crackups978-0-7534-3045-3$4.99 ($4.99 CAN)144 pp.

Fantastically Funny Stories978-0-7534-5876-1$3.95 ($4.95 CAN)64 pp.

Ha! Ha! Ha!978-0-7534-6003-0$5.99 ($6.95 CAN)92 pp.

Hee! Hee! Hee!978-0-7534-5708-5$4.99 ($4.99 CAN)

It’s a Gas!978-0-7534-6677-3$4.99 ($4.99 CAN)

A Joke a Day978-0-7534-6128-0$5.99 ($6.95 CAN)

Knock Knock!978-0-7534-5707-8$4.99 ($4.50 CAN)

Seriously Silly School Jokes978-0-7534-5725-2$3.95 ($4.50 CAN)

Unforgettable Elephant Jokes978-0-7534-5706-1$4.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Yuck! The Grossest Joke Book Ever!978-0-7534-5709-2$4.99 ($4.99 CAN)



Reference • All Ages and GradesReference • All Ages and Grades

ATLASES

The Kingfisher Atlas of World HistoryHC 978-0-7534-6388-8$24.99 ($29.99 CAN)93⁄8 x 12 Ages 10-14Grades 5-9 196 pp.

The Kingfisher Children’s AtlasHC + Cd 978-0-7534-5774-0$14.99 ($16.95 CAN)97⁄10 x 12 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 80 pp.

Animal Sticker AtlasPB 978-0-7534-6444-1$6.99 ($8.50 CAN)83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 4-8Grades PreK-2 32 pp.

Dinosaur Sticker AtlasPB 978-0-7534-6443-4$6.99 ($8.50 CAN)83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-2 32 pp.

KINGFISHER FIRST REFERENCESAges 5-8 Grades K-3

The Kingfisher First Picture AtlasPB 978-0-7534-5941-6$9.99 ($10.99 CAN)POB 978-0-7534-5848-8$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)93⁄5 x 121⁄10 48 pp.

The Kingfisher First Dinosaur Picture AtlasHC 978-0-7534-6093-1$10.99 ($13.99 CAN)91⁄2 x 12 48 pp.

The Kingfisher First DictionaryPB 978-0-7534-6585-1$10.99 ($12.99 CAN) 82⁄5 x 107⁄10 176 pp.

The Kingfisher First ThesaurusPB 978-0-7534-6586-8$10.99 ($12.99 CAN)83⁄10 x 107⁄10 144 pp.

The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of AnimalsPB 978-0-7534-6588-2$10.99 ($12.99 CAN)83⁄10 x 107⁄10 144 pp.

The Kingfisher First EncyclopediaPB 978-0-7534-6587-5$10.99 ($12.99 CAN)83⁄5 x 107⁄10 160 pp.

CONCISE ENCyCLOPEDIASPOB 62⁄5 x 81⁄5 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up

The Concise Dinosaur Encyclopedia978-0-7534-5754-2$12.99 ($14.50 CAN)223 pp.

The Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated BibleHC 978-0-7534-5905-8$14.95 ($16.95 CAN)7 x 84⁄5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 256 pp.

La Biblia illustrada para NiñosHC 978-0-7534-6490-8$14.99 ($16.99 CAN)7 x 9 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 256 pp.

Saints and AngelsHC 978-0-7534-5588-3$16.99 ($21.99 CAN)83⁄10 x 111⁄2 Ages 10 up Grades 5 up 64 pp.

BIBLES AND BIBLE REFERENCES

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KINGFISHER ENCyCLOPEDIAS

The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of EverythingPB 978-0-7534-6813-5$15.99 ($16.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 8-12Grades 3-7 320 pp.

ExploreHC 978-0-7534-6269-0$22.95 ($25.95 CAN)81⁄2 x 107⁄8 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 320 pp.

The Kingfisher Children’s Encyclopedia, 3rd editionHC 978-0-7534-6814-2$29.99 (34.99 CAN)9 x 11 Ages 9 upGrades 4 up 480 pp.

The Kingfisher Dinosaur EncyclopediaHC 978-0-7534-6440-3$19.99 ($23.99 CAN)PB 978-0-75346858-6$12.99 ($14.99 CAN)83⁄8 x 101⁄2 Ages 7-11Grades 2-6 160 pp.

The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of LifeHC 978-0-7534-6891-3$19.99 ($21.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 9 upGrades 3 up 160 pp.

The Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia, 2nd editionHC 978-0-7534-6575-2$39.99 ($39.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 109⁄10 Ages 9-14Grades 5-9 488 pp.

The Kingfisher Animal EncyclopediaHC 978-0-7534-6580-6$27.99 ($31.99 CAN)89⁄10 x 111⁄5 Ages 10 upGrades 5 up 320 pp.

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. 3rd EditionHC 978-0-7534-6875-3$32.99 ($36.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 9 upGrades 3 up 496 pp.

The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony EncyclopediaHC 978-0-7534-6485-4$24.99 ($26.99 CAN)87⁄10 x 109⁄10 Ages 10-14Grades 5-9 224 pp.

The Kingfisher Nature EncyclopediaHC 978-0-7534-6503-5 $27.99 ($31.99 CAN)81⁄2 x 105⁄6 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 320 pp.

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Title IndexTitle Index


1000 Questions and Answers 513D THEATER POP-UPS 39Alien Hunter’s Handbook, The 51ALL ABOARD 34ALL ABOUT AMERICA49 AMAZING ANIMALS 34AMAZING MACHINES 37Animal 123 34ANIMAL BABIES 35Animal I Spy 34ANIMAL PLANET 39, 47,Animals Around the

World Lift-the-Flap 38 Animals Under the Sea Lift-the-Flap 38Atlantis 51ATLASES 60BABY ANIMALS 36BACKYARD BOOKS 39BASHER BASICS 56BASHER FLASHCARDS 56BASHER HISTORY 30BASHER SCIENCE 32, 57Basher Science Extreme Biology 32Basher ABC Kids 37Basher 123 Kids 7Basketball 52BEST BOOK OF, THE 40BIBLES & REFERENCES 60BIG SHINY MACHINES 38Book of Dinosaurs, The (QUESTIONS) 44Book of The Human Body, The

(QUESTIONS) 44Brain Busters 58Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate 58Child’s Treasury of Nursery Rhymes, A 37Classic Animal Stories 46Classic Poems to Read Aloud 46CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIAS 60Core Science Library

(BASHER SCIENCE) 57Creative Creatures 6Darkness Slipped In 37Dinomummy 51Dinosaurs (3D THEATER) 39Dinosaurs (BASHER BASICS) 56Dinosaurs Around the World

Lift-the-Flap 38Dinosaur Park 39DISCOVER SCIENCE 18, 41Discover Science Apes and Monkeys 18Discover Science Oceans and Seas 18Don’t Kiss the Frog 4, 37Earth 51Earth Science Library

(BASHER SCIENCE) 57EPIC ADVENTURE 50Escape: A Survivor’s Guide 51Essential Guide for Young Golfers, The 8EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO

KNOW REFERENCES 14, 15, 62

EXPLORERS 22, 48Explorers Ancient Egypt 22Explorers Big Cats 22Fabulous and Monstrous Beasts 51FICTION & POETRY COLLECTIONS 58FIRE THIEF, THE 55FIRST BOOKS 35FLIP THE FLAPS 36GAMES & PAST TIMES 58GENERAL NONFICTION 43, 51GIFTED 55GO! GO! BOBO (BASHER) 35Grassland (LIFE CYCLES) 48Great Global Puzzle Challenge with

Google Earth™ 51Great Pirate Activity Book, The 43HANDS ON SCIENCE 24Hieroglyphs 51HIDE AND SEEK 34Horse & Pony Care 43Horse and Pony Factfile 52Human Body Factory 51I AM READING 44Inca Gold 51INSIDE ACCESS 46In the Jungle (HIDE AND SEEK) 34I WONDER WHY 20, 21, 42, 43I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed

the Ocean 20,24I Wonder Why Dinosaurs

Died Out 20,24I Wonder Why Soap Makes

Bubbles 20, 42I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their

Tops 20, 24KINGDOM 47Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills, The 52KINGFISHER ENCYCLOPEDIAS 61Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Life, The 61KINGFISHER EPICS (Fiction) 55KINGFISHER FIRST REFERENCES 60Kingfisher History Encyclopedia,

3rd edition, The 61KINGFISHER ILLUSTRATED

REFERENCES 61KINGFISHER KNOWLEDGE 54KINGFISHER READERS (Nonfiction) 45LEGENDARY JOURNEYS 52LEGENDS 55LIFE CYCLES 48LIFELINES BIOGRAPHIES 49LITTLE RABBIT BOOKS 38Lost Worlds 51More Ghost Stories (Red Hot Reads) 58My Book of Space 43My First Ballet Book 43My First Horse and Pony Book 43My First Horse and Pony Care Book 43My First Soccer Book 43MY SIDE OF THE STORY 47

Nature Got There First 51NAVIGATORS 26, 27, 53Navigators Ancient Egypt 26Navigators Ancient Greece 26Navigators Extreme Weather 26Navigators Rainforest 26NEW YORK TIMES BOOKS 50Out of This World (Science-fiction) 58People Around the World

Lift-the-Flap 38Peter Kent’s Big Book of Armor 51Peter Kent’s City Across Time 51Pirates (Versus) 51Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence 43Planes, Gliders, and Helicopters 51Planet Earth (Questions and Answers) 51POCKET REFERENCES 61Poems for the Very Young 37Polar Lands (LIFE CYCLES) 48Popposites 39Question Express (I WONDER WHY) 43QUESTION TIME 43REALLY, REALLY BIG QUESTIONS 53Really, Really Big Questions About Me

and My Body 53Saints and Angels 10Scoop on Poop, The 43She’s All That 58SIDESPLITTERS 59Soccer 52Soccer Skills 52Space (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) 52Space (Lift the Flap) 2Sports Stories 46SPORTS NONFICTION 52Stars and Planets (Questions and

Answers) 51TEN PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE

WORLD 50Things That Go Lift-the-Flap 38THROUGH TIME 47Titanic 51Tricks and Transformations

(LEGENDS) 55Unexplained 61Universe 51Warriors (Versus) 51Weather (BASHER BASICS) 56Weather (EXPLORERS) 48We’re Moving (FIRST TIME STORIES) 37Weird Bugs 39Weird Ocean 39Who Am I? 51Who’s That Roaring? 12, 34Who’s That Jumping? 12, 34Wild Alphabet 39Wild Animals (3D THEATER) 39WORLD FAITHS 28, 29World of Pirates, The 51Zoo on the Move (BABY ANIMALS) 36


Subject IndexSubject Index

Activities, Games, and Other Fun Stuff

Kindergarten to second grade Animal Sticker Atlas 60Basher Science Sticker Book 57Book of How? 44Book of What? 44Book of Where? 44Book of Which? 44Book of Who? 44Book of Why?

44Dinosaur Sticker Atlas 60Great Pirate Activity Book, The 43My First Ballet Book 43First to fifth gradeSIDESPLITTERS 59Second to fifth gradeBrain Busters 58Third to seventh gradeAtlantis 51Basher Flash Cards: The Periodic Table 56Basher Flash Cards: Rocks and

Minerals 56Chess: From First Moves to

Checkmate 58Hieroglyphs 51Inca Gold 51Titanic 51Fourth to ninth gradeREALLY, REALLY BIG QUESTIONS 53

Animals (See also: Horses; Insects; Oceans; Reptiles)

Preschool to First GradeAnimal 123 34ANIMAL BABIES 35Animal Homes (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Animal I Spy 34Animals Around the World

Lift-the-flap 38BABY ANIMALS 36Baby Animals (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Creepy Crawlies (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Dinosaurs Around the World 38Farm Animals (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Jungle Animals (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Question Express (I WONDER WHY) 43Zoo on the Move (BABY ANIMALS) 36Preschool to third gradeANIMAL PLANET 61, 68, 72Animal Sticker Atlas 60Cheetah (MY LIFE IN THE WILD) 39Dinosaurs (3D THEATER) 39Everything You Need to Know About

Animals 62Penguin (MY LIFE IN THE WILD) 39Wild Animals (3D THEATER) 9Kindergarten to third gradeAnimal Homes (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Animal Disguises (DISCOVER

SCIENCE) 41Apes & Monkeys (DISCOVER

SCIENCE) 41

Best Book of Endangered Animals, The 40

Birds (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Book of Dinosaurs, The

(QUESTIONS) 44I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps 42I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have

Pouches 42I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly 42Kingfisher First Animal Picture

Atlas, The 60Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of

Animals, The 60Undersea Creatures (KINGDOM) 47Second to fifth gradeAmazing Animals (EXPLORERS) 48Classic Animal Stories 46Dinosaurs (BASHER BASICS) 56Dinosaurs (EXPLORERS) 48Kingfisher Dinosaur

Encyclopedia, The 61Savage Safari (KINGDOM) 47Whales and Dolphins (EXPLORERS) 48Fourth to seventh gradeAnimal Giants (KFK) 54Animals (NAVIGATORS) 53Dangerous Creatures (KFK) 54Dinosaurs (NAVIGATORS) 53Killer Creatures (NAVIGATORS) 53Mammals (NAVIGATORS) 53Fifth to ninth gradeKingfisher Animal Encyclopedia, The 61

AnthologiesPreschoolA Child’s Treasury of Nursery Rhymes 37Preschool to third gradeAesop’s Fables 46Around the World in 80 Tales 46Kindergarten to third gradeKingfisher Book of Great Boy

Stories, The 46Kingfisher Treasury of Jewish

Stories, The 46Milly Molly Mandy Storybook 46Kingfisher Treasury of Princess

Stories, The 46Teddy Robinson Storybook, The 66Super Shorts Seriously Spooky Stories 66First to fifth gradeClassic Animal Stories 46Don’t Kiss the Frog 4, 37Second to fifth gradeKingfisher Book of Horse and Pony Stories, The 46

Beginning ReadersKindergarten to third gradeI AM READING (fiction) 44Alien Alby 44Alligator Tails and Crocodile Cakes 44Doctor Witch’s Animal Hospital 44J J Rabbit and the Monster 44Jumping Jack 44

Moose and Mouse 44Mr Cool 44The Princess and the Pets 44Princess Rosa’s Winter 44Purr-fect Pete 64Scratching’s Catching 44Sniffer’s Golden Nose 44The Ugly Egg 44Watch Out, William! 44Yeti Spaghetti 44

KINGFISHER READERS (nonfiction)Level 1: Butterflies 45Level 1: Baby Animals 45Level 1: Busy as a Bee 45Level 1: Coral Reefs 45Level 1: Jobs People Do 45Level 1: Snakes Alive! 45Level 1: Seasons 16Level 1: Trains 45Level 2: What Animals Eat 45Level 2: Your Body 45Level 2: Where Animals Live 45Level 2: Where We Live 45Level 2: Trucks 16Level 3: Dinosaur World 45Level 3: Record Breakers: The Biggest 45Level 3: Romans 45Level 3: Volcanoes 45Level 3: Cars 16Level 4: Flights 45Level4: Pirates 45Level 4: Sharks 45Level 4: Weather 45Level 4: Human Body 16Level 5: Ancient Egyptians 45Level 5: Rainforest 45Level 5: Record Breakers: The Fastest 45Level 5: Space 45Level 5: Hurricanes 16

Bibles & Bible ReferencesThird to seventh grade Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated

Bible, The 60La Biblia Illustrada Para Ninos 60Really, Really Big Questions About

God, Faith, and Religion 53Fifth grade and upSaints and Angels 10, 60

BiographyFirst to fifth gradeCharles Darwin 49Cleopatra 49Leonardo da Vinci 49 Fifth to ninth gradeTen Explorers Who Changed the

World 50Ten Inventors Who Changed the

World 50Ten Kings and Queens Who Changed

the World 50Ten Leaders Who Changed the World 50



Tree Shaker: The Story of Nelson Mandela (NEW YORK TIMES) 50

Board & Concept BooksPreschool to KindergartenALL ABOARD 34AMAZING MACHINES 37Animal 123 34ANIMAL BABIES 35Animal I Spy 34BABY ANIMALS 36BIG SHINY MACHINES 38Go! Go! Bobo Colors 35Go! Go! Bobo Shapes 35Go! Go! Bobo Opposites 35Go! Go! Bobo Time 35LITTLE RABBIT BOOKS 38Popposites 39Wild Alphabet 39Zoo on the Move (BABY ANIMALS) 36Preschool to first gradeFirst Time Stories: We’re Moving 37Animals Around the World

Lift-the-Flap 38Animals Under the Sea

Lift-the-Flap 38Dinosaurs Around The World

Lift-the-Flap 38Things That Go Lift-the-Flap 38

Castles & KnightsSecond to fifth gradePeter Kent’s Big Book of Armor 51Fourth to seventh gradeKnights and Castles (NAVIGATORS) 53

DinosaursPreschool to first gradeDinosaur Park 39Dinosaurs (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Kindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Dinosaurs, The 40Book of Dinosaurs, The (QUESTIONS) 44Dinosaurs (3D THEATER) 39I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns 43Second to fourth gradeDinosaurs (EXPLORERS) 48Dinosaurs Around the World

Lift-the-Flap 38Third to seventh gradeDinosaurs (BASHER BASICS) 56Fourth to seventh gradeDinomummy 51Dinosaurs (KFK) 54Dinosaurs (NAVIGATORS) 53Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia, The 60Fifth to ninth gradeConcise Dinosaur Encyclopedia, The 60

Earth SciencePreschool to first gradePlanet Earth (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Seashore (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36

Kindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Fossils, Rocks, and

Minerals, The 40Best Book of Volcanoes, The 40I Wonder Why Mountains Have

Snow on Top 42 I Wonder Why The Sea Is Salty 42Planet Earth (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Planet Earth (EXPLORERS) 48Second to fourth gradeEarth: The Life of Our Planet 51Planet Earth (Q & A) 51Fourth to seventh gradePlanet Earth (NAVIGATORS) 53Rocks and Fossils (KFK) 54Fifth grade and upPlanet Earth (BASHER SCIENCE) 57Earth Science Library (BASHER

SCIENCE) 57

Ecology & the EnvironmentKindergarten to third gradeDesert (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Extreme Rainforest (KINGDOM) 47I Wonder Why Mountains Have

Snow on Top 42I Wonder Why Pine Trees Have

Needles 42I Wonder Why Leaves Change Color 42I Wonder Why The Sahara is Cold

at Night 42I Wonder Why The Wind Blows 43Mountains (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Polar Lands (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Rainforest (3D THEATER) 39Rainforest (EXPLORERS) 48Rainforest (QUESTION TIME) 43Second to Fifth GradeDesert (LIFE CYCLES) 48Forest (LIFE CYCLES) 48Grassland (LIFE CYCLES) 48Mountain (LIFE CYCLES) 48Ocean (LIFE CYCLES) 48Polar Lands (LIFE CYCLES) 48Rainforest (LIFE CYCLES) 48River (LIFE CYCLES) 48Fourth to seventh gradeEndangered Planet (KFK) 54Rainforests (NAVIGATORS)

53Hurricanes and Tsunamis (KFK) 54Natural Disasters (KFK) 54Fifth to ninth gradePlanet Earth (BASHER SCIENCE) 57The North Pole Was Here

(NEW YORK TIMES) 50

FantasyKindergarten to third gradeKingfisher Treasury of Princess

Stories, The 37Second to fifth gradeFabulous and Monstrous Beasts 51Fourth to seventh gradeLost Worlds 51

Fifth to ninth gradeGIFTED 55

Fiction (See also: Poetry)Preschool to third gradeDarkness Slipped In 37Kindergarten to third gradeI AM READING 44Milly, Molly Mandy Storybook The 46Third to seventh gradeMY SIDE OF THE STORY 47Fourth to seventh gradeBattles and Quests (LEGENDS) 55Beasts and Monsters (LEGENDS) 55Death and the Underworld (LEGENDS) 55 Heroes and Villains (LEGENDS) 55Out of This World: Science Fiction 58Tricks and Transformations (LEGENDS) 55Wrath of the Gods, The

(LEGENDS 55Fifth to ninth gradeFIRE THIEF, THE 55GIFTED 55KINGFISHER EPICS 55More Ghost Stories (RED HOT

READS) 58

GeographyKindergarten to second gradeAnimal Sticker Atlas 60Dinosaur Sticker Atlas 60Kindergarten to third gradeKingfisher First Dinosaur Picture

Atlas, The 60Kingfisher First Picture Atlas, The 60Third to seventh gradeThe Great Global Puzzle Challenge

with Google™ Earth 51Fifth to ninth gradeKingfisher Atlas of World History, The 60Kingfisher Geography

Encyclopedia, The 61

History (See also: History, Ancient; History, United States; Castles & Knights)

Kindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Early People, The 40I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags 42I Wonder Why Pirates Wore Earrings 42Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence 43Scoop on Poop, The 43Second to fifth gradeAtlantis 51Kingfisher Atlas of World

History, The 60Peter Kent’s City Across Time 51THROUGH TIME 55Titanic 51Fifth to ninth gradeEpic Climbs (EPIC ADVENTURE) 50 Epic Flights (EPIC ADVENTURE) 50Epic Treks (EPIC ADVENTURE) 50



Epic Voyages (EPIC ADVENTURES) 50Kingfisher Atlas of World History, The 60Kingfisher History Encyclopedia,

3rd edition, The 61Legendary Journeys: Trains 52Legendary Journeys: Ships 52Legendary Journeys: Space 52Ten Explorers Who Changed the

World 50Ten Inventors Who Changed the

World 50Ten Kings and Queens Who Changed

the World 50Ten Leaders Who Changed the World 50Seventh grade and upWhen the Wall Came Down (NEW YORK

TIMES) 50

History, AncientKindergarten to third gradeI Wonder Why Greeks Built Temples 42I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built 42I Wonder Why Romans Wore Togas 42Second Grade and upAtlantis 51Hieroglyphs 51Inca Gold 51Fourth to seventh gradeAncient Egypt (NAVIGATORS) 53Ancient Greece (NAVIGATORS) 53Ancient Rome (NAVIGATORS) 53Mummies (KFK) 54Wonders of the World (KFK) 54Fifth to ninth gradeVersus: Pirates 51Versus: Warriors 51

History, United StatesFirst to fifth gradeNew York City (THROUGH TIME) 47Third to seventh gradeAmerican Indians (ALL ABOUT

AMERICA) 49The Civil War (ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49Colonists and Independence

(ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49Cowboys and the Wild West

(ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49Explorers, Trappers, and Pioneers

(ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49Gold Rush and Riches

(ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49The Industrial Revolution

(ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49A Nation of Immigrants

(ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49Stagecoaches and Railroads

(ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49Wagon Trains and Settlers

(ALL ABOUT AMERICA) 49MY SIDE OF THE STORY 52

HorsesKindergarten to third gradeI Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes 42My First Horse and Pony Care Book 43My First Horse and Pony Book 43Third to seventh gradeHorse and Pony Care 52Horse and Pony Factfile 52Fifth to ninth gradeKingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony

Encyclopedia, The 61

Human BodyKindergarten to third gradeBook of The Human Body, The 44Everything You Need to Know About

the Human Body 62Human Body (QUESTION TIME) 43I Wonder Why I Sleep 42Senses (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Second Grade to Fifth GradeHuman Body Factory 51Fourth to seventh gradeEpidemics and Plagues (KFK) 54Genes and DNA (KFK) 54Human Body (BASHER SCIENCE) 57Human Body (NAVIGATORS) 53Human Body (KFK) 54Really, Really Big Questions About

Me and My Body 53Who Am I? 51Seventh grade and upDeadly Invaders (NEW YORK TIMES) 50

Insects & SpidersPreschool to first gradeCreepy Crawlies (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Preschool to third gradeWeird Bugs (WEIRD WORLD) 39Kindergarten to third gradeBACKYARD BOOKS 39Best Book of Bugs, The 40Creepy Crawlies (QUESTION TIME) 43Insects (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Insects and Creepy-Crawlies

(EXPLORERS) 48I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs 42Second to sixth gradeMicro Monsters (KINGDOM) 47Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence 43

Lift-the-Flap BooksPreschoolIn the Jungle (HIDE AND SEEK) 34Preschool to first gradeAnimals Around the World

Lift-the-Flap 38Animals Under the Sea

Lift-the-Flap 38FLIP THE FLAPS 36Dinosaurs Around the World

Lift-the-Flap 38People Around the World

Lift-the-Flap 38Planet Earth (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Seashore (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Things That Go (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Things That Go Lift-the-Flap 38Weather (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36

Maps & CartographyKindergarten to second gradeAnimal Sticker Atlas 60Dinosaur Sticker Atlas 60Kindergarten to third gradeKingfisher First Dinosaur Picture

Atlas, The 60Kingfisher First Picture Atlas, The 60Maps & Mapping (DISCOVER

SCIENCE) 41Third to seventh gradeKingfisher Student Atlas with CD, The 60Fifth to ninth gradeKingfisher Atlas of World History, The 60

MythologySecond to fifth gradeFabulous and Monstrous Beasts 51Fourth to seventh gradeBattles and Quests (LEGENDS) 55Beasts and Monsters (LEGENDS) 55 Death and the Underworld (LEGENDS) 55Heroes and Villains (LEGENDS) 55Lost Worlds 51Tricks and Transformations

(LEGENDS) 55Wrath of the Gods (LEGENDS) 55Fifth to ninth gradeFIRE THIEF, THE 55

OceansKindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Whales and

Dolphins, The 40Best Book of Sharks, The 40I Wonder Why The Sea Is Salty 42Oceans (3D THEATER) 39Oceans and Seas (DISCOVER

SCIENCE) 41Oceans (LIFECYCLES) 48Seashore (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Seashore (QUESTION TIME) 43Sharks (QUESTION TIME) 43Weird Ocean (WEIRD WORLD) 39 Whales and Dolphins (DISCOVER

SCIENCE) 41Whales and Dolphins

(FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Second to fifth gradeOceans and Seas (EXPLORERS) 48Sharks (INSIDE ACCESS) 46Fourth to seventh gradeOceans & Seas (NAVIGATORS) 53Sharks (KFK) 54Fifth Grade and upOceans (BASHER SCIENCE) 57



PiratesKindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Pirates, The 40Great Pirate Activity Book, The 43I Wonder Why Pirates Wore Earrings 42Third to seventh gradePirates (INSIDE ACCESS) 46World of Pirates 51Fourth to seventh gradePirates (NAVIGATORS) 53Pirates and Smugglers (KFK) 54Pirates (VERSUS) 51

PoetryPreschoolA Child’s Treasury of Nursery Rhymes 37Poems for the Very Young 37Second to fifth gradeClassic Poems to Read Aloud 46Fourth to seventh gradeShe’s All That! Poems About Girls 58Fifth to ninth gradeThe Kingfisher Book of

Children’s Poetry 58

ReferenceKindergarten to second gradeAnimal Sticker Atlas 60Dinosaur Sticker Atlas 60Kindergarten to third gradeEverything You Need to Know 62Everything You Need to Know

About Animals 62Everything You Need to Know

About Dinosaurs 14Everything You Need to Know

About the Human Body 62Everything You Need to Know

About Science 62Kingfisher First Dictionary, The 60Kingfisher First Dinosaur Picture

Atlas, The 60 Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of

Animals, The60 Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, The 60Kingfisher First Picture Atlas, The 60Kingfisher First Thesaurus, The 60Second to fifth gradeKingfisher Dinosaur

Encyclopedia, The 61Kingfisher Atlas of World History, The 61Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated

Dictionary & Thesaurus second edition 62

Third to seventh gradeExplore 61Kingfisher Encyclopedia of

Everything, The 61Third grade and upBASHER BASICS 56Alien Hunter’s Guide Book, The 51Dinosaurs (BASHER BASICS) 56Escape: A Survivor’s Guide 51

Weather (BASHER BASICS) 56Fifth to ninth grade 1000 Questions and Answers 51BASHER SCIENCE 57Concise Dinosaur

Encyclopedia, The 60Core Science Library (BASHER

SCIENCE) 57Earth Science Library (BASHER

SCIENCE) 57Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Life, The 61Kingfisher Geography

Encyclopedia, The 61 Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

3RD edition, The 61Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia, The 61Kingfisher Children’s

Encyclopedia, The 61Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia,

The 61Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and

Pony Encyclopedia, The 61 Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket

Dictionary, The 61Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket

Thesaurus, The 61Kingfisher Nature

Encyclopedia, The 61Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia,

3rd edition The 61Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia, The 61Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia, The 61Really, Really Big Questions 53Unexplained 61

ReptilesKindergarten to third gradeI Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin 42Reptiles (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Reptiles (EXPLORERS) 48Reptiles (QUESTION TIME) 43

Religion (see also: Bibles & Bible References)

Third to sixth gradeReally, Really Big Questions about

God, Faith, and Religion 53Fourth to seventh gradeMiddle East (KFK) 54Fifth to ninth gradeSaints and Angels 10, 60

ScienceKindergarten to third gradeEverything You Need to Know About

Science 62Third to Fifth GradeLight and Sound (DISCOVER

SCIENCE) 41Materials (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Fifth grade and upBiology (BASHER SCIENCE) 57Chemistry (BASHER SCIENCE) 57Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia,

The, 3rd edition 61

Periodic Table, The (BASHER SCIENCE) 57

Physics (BASHER SCIENCE) 57Technology (BASHER SCIENCE) 57

Space and ExplorationKindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Spaceships, The 40I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle 42I Wonder Why The Sun Rises 43I Wonder Why There’s a Hole

in the Sky 43My Book of Space 43Solar System (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Stars and Planets (EXPLORERS) 48Third to seventh gradeLegendary Journeys: Space 52Stars and Planets (Q&A) 51Universe 51Fourth to seventh gradeAlien Hunter’s Handbook, The 51Really, Really Big Questions about

Space and Time 53Fourth to ninth gradeStars and Planets (NAVIGATORS) 53Stars & Planets (KFK) 54Fourth Grade and upKingfisher Space

Encyclopedia, The 61Fifth Grade and upAstronomy (BASHER SCIENCE) 57Unexplained 61

SportsKindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Ballet, The 40My First Ballet Book 43My First Soccer Book 43First to Fifth gradeOlympics (THROUGH TIME) 47Third to seventh gradeBasketball 52Golf 52Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills, The 52Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia, The 61Soccer, the Ultimate Guide 52Soccer Skills 52Fifth to ninth gradeSports Stories (RED HOT READS) 58SPORTS STORIES 46

TechnologyKindergarten to third gradeI Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth 43Robots (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Second to fifth gradePeter Kent’s Big Book of Armor 51Third to seventh gradeNature Got There First 51Trains (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) 52Ships (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) 52Space (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) 52



Fourth to seventh gradeForensics (KFK) 54Inventions (KFK) 54Speed Machines (KFK) 54 Technology (NAVIGATORS) 53Wonders of the World (KFK) 54Fifth to ninth gradeTen Inventors Who Changed the

World 50 Technology (BASHER SCIENCE) 57

Vehicles & TransportationPreschoolAMAZING MACHINES 37BIG SHINY MACHINES 38Things That Go Lift-the-Flap 38Kindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Spaceships, The 40Best Book of Trains, The 40I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings 42Things That Go (EXPLORERS) 48Things That Go (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Third to seventh gradeTrains (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) 71Ships (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) 71Space (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) 12Fourth to seventh gradeSpeed Machines (KFK) 54Fifth to ninth gradePlanes, Gliders, and Helicopters and

Other Flying Machines 51Speed Show (NEW YORK TIMES) 50

WeatherPreschool to first gradeWeather (FLIP THE FLAPS) 36Kindergarten to third gradeBest Book of Weather, The 40I Wonder Why the Wind Blows 43Weather (DISCOVER SCIENCE) 41Second to fifth gradeWeather (EXPLORERS) 48Third grade and upWeather (BASHER BASICS) 56Fourth to seventh gradeExtreme Weather (NAVIGATORS) 53Hurricanes and Tsunamis (KFK) 54Natural Disasters (KFK) 54Seventh grade and upHurricane Force (NEW YORK TIMES) 50

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