Kingfisher Fall Winter 2010/11 Catalog

FALL • WINTER 2O1O/11

175 FIFTH AVENUE • NEW YORK, NY 10010 WWW.KINGFISHERBOOKS.COM

Uncover the dark secrets of THE book that has been present at many of the unforgettable catastrophes in world history.

Coming September 2010 See page 12 for more details.

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

FEBRUARY

All Ages Wild Alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3

Ages Birth - 4 Baby Animals: In the Snow . . . . . .24 Baby Animals: At Night . . . . . . . . . .24

Ages 3-6 Animals Under the Sea . . . . . . . . . .32

Ages 3-6 Robots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Flip the Flaps: Seashore . . . . . . . . . .6 Flip the Flaps: Things That Go . . . . .6

Ages 5-8 Discover Science: Maps and Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Discover Science: Insects . . . . . . . .25

Ages 8 up Legendary Journeys: Trains . . . . . .8,9 Ages 8-12 The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11 Ages 9-12 The Book of Bad Things . . . . . .12, 13 Ages 10 up Versus: Pirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

OCTOBER Ages 4-8 Everything You Need to Know about Animals . . . . . . . . . .16

JANUARY Ages 5-8 My First Ballet Book . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Discover Science: Animal Disguises . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Discover Science: Senses . . . . . . . .27 The Book of What? . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 The Book of Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Ages 9-12 Navigators: Knights & Castles . . . . .30 Navigators: Killer Creatures . . . . . .30 KFK: Wonders of the World . . . . . .31 KFK: Speed Machines . . . . . . . . . . .31

Ages 5-8 The Teddy Robinson Storybook . . .17

Ages 5-8 I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34 I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why the Sea is Salty . .34, 35 I Wonder Why the Wind Blows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why I Blink . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why The Sun Rises . .34, 35 Ages 8-12 The Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated Bible . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 37 Backlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-59 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-63 Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Ages 6-10 Sidesplitters: Christmas Crackups . . .18 Ages 9-12 Navigators: Ancient Egypt . . . . . . . .19 Navigators: Rainforest . . . . . . . . . . .19 Really, Really Big Questions about Space and Time . . . . . . .20, 21 Ages 10-14 The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse & Pony Encyclopedia . . . . . .22 Gifted: Now You See Me . . . . . . . .23

Artwork from The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia

by David Burnie

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SEPTEMBER The alphabet has never been more wild!

Wild Alphabet An A to Zoo Pop-Up Book ••

by Dan Green, created by Mike Haines and Julia Frohlich Wild animals literally jump, slither, and fly off the page in this illustrated pop-up featuring 26 creatures hidden within the pages of the book. Antelope bursts through the letter A; Leopard lurches from behind L; Giraffe, reaches a long neck over G; Koala peeks from behind K; and Penguin waddles out from behind P. With accompanying playful first-person text perfect for reading aloud with a young child and photographs of each animal, this is a charming book that readers and animal lovers of all ages will delight in time and again.

Wild Alphabet 978-0-7534-6472-4 Novelty • September Ages: All • Grades: All 5 3/4 x 7 • 64 pp. $19.99 ($21.99 CAN)

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DAN GREEN is a freelance science writer and editor. He is the author of several titles in the the best-selling Basher Science series including Planet Earth, Physics, Astronomy, Biology, and Rocks and Minerals. He edited the first title in that series The Periodic Table.

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SEPTEMBER A perfect gift for animal lovers of all ages.

Xantus I'm a bird with a sweet tooth.

I flit from flower to flower, slurping up nectar.

I'm super speedy— my wings beat so fast you can hardly see them!

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SEPTEMBER Hours of imaginative play in the pages of a single book!

Includes four pop-up scenes and nine die-cut play pieces for action-packed adventure

Robots

by Steve Weston Is it an interactive book that acts like a toy, or a toy that’s packed with awesome information? How about both! With four exciting pop-up scenes and nine diecut robotic accessories for some seriously imaginative play, adventurous kids will explore this book for hours. As they collect samples in a red-hot volcano, or pilot a robot across the surface of the moon, journey deep into an Egyptian tomb, or investigate a shipwreck through the cameras of a Remotely-OperatedVehicle (ROV), along the way young readers will learn about all the incredible ways robots help expand the limits of scientific knowledge.

Robots 978-0-7534-6427-4 Novelty • September Ages: 3-6 • Grades: PreK-1 9 5/8 x 11 7/8 • 42 pp. $16.99 ($19.99 CAN)

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STEVE WESTON has been an illustrator for more than 30 years and has produced artwork for many leading publishers in the US and the UK. Steve Weston also created the companion book, Dinosaur Park.

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SEPTEMBER

"This book offers a complete satisfaction to introduce [dino's to] our young readers and dinosaur fans."-San Francisco Book Review DINOSAUR PARK

by Steve Weston 978-0-7534-6383-3 Also Available

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SEPTEMBER

FLIP THE FLAPS There’s discovery waiting under every flap!

Seashore

by Hannah Wilson, illustrated by Simon Mendez Young children love the seashore and they are curious about all of the amazing life to be found where the ocean meets the land.

With age-appropriate questions, colorful detail, and just the right facts, this engaging introduction covers the inhabitants and features of the day and nightime beaches, salty swamps, rocky islands, snowy shores, and remarkable rock pools, and it is perfect for exploring this amazing ecosystem with the youngest readers.

HANNAH WILSON has written and edited non-fiction and fiction children’s books for more than 10 years. She particularly loves writing about animals, and when she is not reading or writing she loves to get out into the natural world.

SIMON MENDEZ is a freelance artist and holds a degree in scientific illustration.

Things That Go

by Anita Ganeri, illustrated by Mark Bergin

Seashore 978-0-7534-6445-8

Things That Go 978-0-7534-6409-0 Paper Over Board • September Ages: 3-6 • Grades: PreK-1 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 • 32 pp. $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

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No topic is closer to children’s hearts than the world of moving vehicles.

Covering all the key machines including fire engines, cars, trucks, diggers, trains, boats, and race cars, this book is ideal for vehicle lovers who have devoured simple board books and are now ready for more facts and information. An interactive bonus: like all the books in this series, readers can hone their observation skills by spotting-thedifference when they flip the flap.

ANITA GANERI is an award-winning author who has written over 300 non-fiction books for children on diverse subjects including religion, geography and natural history.

MARK BERGIN has been illustrating children's books for more than 20 years.

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SEPTEMBER Check out all the great subjects in this interactive series!

ABOUT THE SERIES Questions are the first step in scientific exploration, and this series encourages preschoolers’ curiosity through an entertaining lift-the-flap format with a popular question on top, and age-appropriate answers underneath.

ANIMAL HOMES ISBN:978-0-7534-6257-7 BABY ANIMALS ISBN: 978-0-7534-6220-1 CREEPY-CRAWLIES ISBN: 978-0-7534-6223-2

DINOSAURS ISBN: 978-0-7534-6221-8

PETS ISBN: 978-0-7534-6286-7

FARM ANIMALS ISBN: 978-0-7534-6285-0

WHALES AND DOLPHINS ISBN: 978-0-7534-6225-6

JUNGLE ANIMALS SBN: 978-0-7534-6258-4 FTF Backlist Paper Over Board • Available now Ages: 3-6 • Grades: PreK-1 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 • 32 pp. $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

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SEPTEMBER

LEGENDARY JOURNEYS An interactive, see-through adventure on the world’s most famous trains

Trains 978-0-7534-6465-6 Paper Over Board • September Ages: 8+ • Grades: 3 up 8 1/3 x 11 7/10 • 32 pp. $19.99 ($23.99 CAN)

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Dramatic 3-stage slide out pages showcase these iconic trains.

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SEPTEMBER

Legendary Journeys: Trains

by Philip Steele, illustrated by Sebastian Quigley Uncover the romance of train travel in this eye-catching, hands-on exploration of the Iron Horse. From the humble beginnings of the Steam Engine, to the challenge of laying transcontinental routes, the luxury of the traveling in Style, the rise of Diesel Power, and the awesome speed of modern Bullet Trains, this book is a historic tour-de-force through one of mankind’s great transportation achievements. Amazing die-cuts, sliders and see-through panels bring the details to life as readers see inside some of the world’s most iconic trains. This book is an excellent gift for train lovers of all ages!

PHILIP STEELE is the author of more than sixty books on history, geography, and cultural and social themes for children. He is the author of a number of books for Kingfisher, including Navigators: Knights & Castles. You can visit him online at: www.philipsteele.co.uk.

SEBASTIAN QUIGLEY is an author and illustrator of several non-fiction children's books. He illustrated the Kingfisher title I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings. His other credits include The Dinosaur Museum, The Hammond Space Atlas, The World of Flight (An Inside Look), and several Lego Modelers books.

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SEPTEMBER The Ultimate Guide to the Wild Side of Planet Earth!

The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia

by David Burnie

The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia 978-0-7534-6503-5 Jacketed Hardcover • September Ages: 8-12 • Grades: 3-7 8 1/2 x 10 5/6 • 320 pp. $27.99 ($33.99 CAN)

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In today’s overwhelming data environment, it is more important than ever to have access to comprehensive, authoritative, trusted information. The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia puts the incredible diversity of life on Earth— from microscopic single-celled organisms to giant redwoods and blue whales— right at the reader’s fingertips. The book is divided into three sections: “A Planet Apart” examines the formation of the planet and the evolution of animal and plant life to the present day; “The Living World” introduces the kingdoms of life on the planet, from the microscopic to the magisterial; and “Wildlife Habitats” takes a detailed look at the world’s environments & ecosystems with “species features” that focus on animals and plants that are of particular interest.

Exploring every major plant and animal group on Earth in more than 1,000 stunning photographs and illustrations, this book is a beautiful reference for home or the classroom.

DAVID BURNIE is an accomplished zoologist who was a nature reserve ranger before becoming a prolific natural history author and editor. His titles for Kingfisher include Kingfisher Knowledge: Endangered Planet and The Kingfisher Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia, which was nominated for the Aventis Prize for Science Books in 2002.

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SEPTEMBER

“Students may get caught up in reading this attractive book whether or not they are working on [an] assignment…”

-Children’s Literature

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SEPTEMBER The ultimate gift for those who see the worst in everything

Perfect for fans of Ripley's Believe it or Not and The Twilight Zone!

The Book of Bad Things The Horrors of History Revealed

by Count Droffig

The Book of Bad Things 978-0-7534-6464-9 Paper Over Board • September Ages: 9-12 • Grades: 4-7 9 x 10 • 64 pp. $19.99 ($23.99 CAN)

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This ingenious book-within-a-book traces the author’s hunt for a long-rumored, much feared book which is reputed to have been present at many of the bad happenings in human history. As his obsession with the book escalates, only the readers of our book can save him from a desperate fate. Along the way readers will explore some of the most fascinating and scary subjects to capture the human imagination—from phobias and bad dreams to dangerous food, gruesome history, book burnings, mythical (and real) monsters, deadly diseases, disastrous predictions, and so much more. Packed with cryptic puzzles for readers to solve, carefully researched factual information about bad stuff throughout time, and interactive extras such as an ingenious decoder, mini-booklets, trading cards, flaps to open, tabs to pull, a code wheel to assemble, and super-cool heat-sensitive ink, this book is a must-have for mystery-lovers, conspiracy theorists, crypto-zoologists, and anyone who likes the dark side.

COUNT DROFFIG is a best-selling author who has written hundreds of articles and more than 100 books under the pseudonym Clive Gifford. His titles include The Murder Map Mystery, Tomb Hunter, The Cosmic Toaster and Espionage and Disinformation. Clive—er, The Count—lives in Manchester, England.

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SEPTEMBER

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SEPTEMBER

VERSUS Ten legendary pirates face off in five epic battles . . . one will reign supreme!

Silician pirates Viking raiders The Pirate monk Eustace The Baltic barbarians Barbarossa Caribbean buccaneers Blackbeard, Mary Read, and Madame Cheng

Versus: Pirates

by Richard Platt, illustrated by Steve Stone

Versus: Pirates 978-0-7534-6431-1 Paper Over Board • September Ages: 10+ • Grades: 5 up 9 x 11 • 64 pp. $19.99 ($23.99 CAN)

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It’s drama on the high seas as ten of the greatest pirates of history meet for the first time. Could the Barbary pirates take the Viking raiders? How about a clash between the classic Buccaneers of the Caribbean and the tenacious Cicilian pirates? And don’t forget the women: would a female Buccaneer or a Chinese woman pirate be the winner? Data files compare and contrast weaponry, armor, tactics and codes of honor, and eye-catching background scenes provide historical and cultural context. With the computer gamer in mind, eye-popping design brings these fearless fighters into the 21st century in dramatic gatefold pages that enhance the experience of each battle. In the end, only one can be crowned history’s ultimate pirate. Who will it be?

RICHARD PLATT is an award-winning author and pirate expert. His Pirate Diary won the Kate Greenaway Medal 2002, the Silver Smarties Award 2002, and the ‘Best Book With Facts’ prize in the Blue Peter Book Awards 2003.

STEVE STONE is an accomplished illustrator. He has worked on hundreds of book covers, most notably Stephen King’s Dark Tower series. He has produced many commissions in the advertising sector for clients as diverse as General Electric, Sony and Mars. Steve Stone is also the illustrator of the companion Versus title Warriors.

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ABOUT THE SERIES VERSUS explores what would happen if ten of the most fearsome fighters from across history came together in a single battle for the crown of supreme victor. Meticulously researched and beautifully designed, these books are perfect for today’s multimedia-fluent, visually sophisticated readers.

Includes spectacular double-gatefold spreads and comparison fact panels

"[A] stunning presentation, gripping illustrations, and fascinating text filled with historical detail." -Los Angeles Journal Inquirer VERSUS: WARRIORS

by Steve Stone 978-0-7534-1916-8 Also Available

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OCTOBER The perfect blend of visual excitement and well-curated knowledge

ABOUT THE SERIES The Everything You Need to Know series is designed especially for today’s early elementary audience.

With expert authors, appealing design, clear, age-appropriate writing, “creative corner” hands-on activities, vocabulary boxes, and a wide range of accessible subjects, these references are perfect for inspiring a love of learning in curious minds.

Everything You Need to Know about Animals

by Nicola Davies

Everything You Need to Know about Animals 978-0-7534-6433-5 Jacketed Hardcover • October Ages: 4-8 • Grades: PreK-3 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 • 160 pp. $16.99 ($19.99 CAN)

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There are very few topics that have greater appeal for elementary kids than animals. But in today’s de-centralized information environment, it is a challenge to find organized, high-quality information that is not too complex or too simple for this audience. Written by an expert and beautifully designed with more than 1,000 full-color illustrations, Everything You Need to Know about Animals offers all the answers kids want to know in the pages of an attractive, age-appropriate reference. Covering everything from the amazing diversity of the animal kingdom, to how animals move, hunt, sense the world, and reproduce, and integrating interesting hands-on projects with new vocabulary features throughout the book, this reference is the perfect blend of visual excitement and well-curated knowledge for curious animal lovers.

NICOLA DAVIES is a writer, zoologist, and television presenter who lives in the UK. She began her career studying geese and humpbacked whales and then became a researcher and presenter for the BBC’s nature programming. Since then she has written many children’s books on everything from human biology, blue whales and turtles to bats, owls, and climate change. She also teaches creative writing.

Check out other Everything You Need to Know titles on page 52.

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OCTOBER One of Literature’s classic Bears is back in this charming story collection!

The Teddy Robinson Storybook

by Joan G. Robinson Teddy Robinson, the cuddly hero of this timeless collection, is a nice, big, comfortable teddy bear who belongs to a little girl called Deborah. Sometimes a little shy—and sometimes a bit of a show-off—Teddy Robinson’s cheerful, endearing personality shines through in these gentle, comforting tales that are perfect for reading aloud. Whether he finds himself spending a night in a hospital, proudly starring in his very own show, or playing pirates at the seaside, children will love Teddy’s antics and parents will love the innocent warmth of this modern classic.

JOAN G. ROBINSON was trained as an illustrator and began writing her own stories in 1939, and with her husband, she published over thirty books before her death in 1988. Her most enduringly popular character, Teddy Robinson, first appeared in print in 1953. ‘His adventures might happen to anyone’s teddy bear,’ said his creator ‘but his way of looking at them is his own.’ This collection of stories has been selected by the author’s daughter, the original Deborah, and proud owner of the real Teddy Robinson.

The Teddy Robinson Storybook 978-0-7534-3044-6 Jacketed Hardcover • October Ages: 5-8 • Grades: K-3 8 1/10 x 5 2/6 • 256 pp. $13.99 ($16.99 CAN)

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OCTOBER

SIDESPLITTERS Put the “Ho Ho Ho!” in Holiday with this collection of classic jokes!

ABOUT THE SERIES This hilarious series features hundreds of family-friendly jokes collected thematically, entertaining line illustrations on every page, and an affordable price that makes them perfect for party-favors, camp presents, and so much more.

Christmas Crackups The Bumper Book of Festive Funny Stuff by the Editors at Kingfisher What goes Ho ho swoosh! Ho ho swoosh!?

Santa in a revolving door!

What do you call a man trying to get the creases out of his clothes at the North Pole?

Brrrr-ian!

Christmas Crackups 978-0-7534-3045-3 Trade Paperback • October Ages: 6-10 • Grades: 1-5 5 7/8 x 8 1/3 • 64 pp. $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

You can never have too much cheer during the holiday season, and this collection of laugh-out-loud, family-friendly jokes is just perfect for tickling the funny bones of everyone gathered around the tree. With entertaining line illustrations for every joke and a super-affordable price, this book is just perfect for stuffing those stockings!

Check out all the Sidesplitters titles on page 57.

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OCTOBER

Ancient Egypt

by Miranda Smith From the day-to-day dramas of the pharaohs, priests, farmers, and scribes to the tremendous architectural and cultural accomplishments like the awesome Great Pyramid, readers dive into all aspects of Egyptian history and culture in this highly visual reference.

Cutting edge graphics bring ancient Egypt to life as readers take a tour of a splendid palace, a bustling river port, an embalmer’s chamber and the incredible Valley of the Kings. Special features and links throughout the book highlight key topics and point the way for further exploration.

MIRANDA SMITH is the author of numerous non-fiction books for both children and adults on a wide range of subjects. She is also the author of several books within the Kingfisher Knowledge series, including Sharks and Speed Machines, as well as Animals and Human Body of the Navigators series.

Rainforest

NAVIGATORS Eye-catching reference for the multi-media generation

ABOUT THE SERIES Featuring up-to-date information and cuttingedge design, Navigators is the core reference series for the next generation.

Every spread is popping with full-bleed 3-D artwork, key facts, authoritative research, featured quotes from related books and movies, and all the latest online links.

by Andrew Langley No place on earth contains as much biodiversity as the rainforest and this book takes readers on an eye-catching journey from the forest floor right up to the top layers of this amazing environment. Learn what parts of the earth are home to rainforests, what makes them so unique, examine the amazing plants, animals, and people who live there, and understand why rainforests are so critical to the health of the planet. Links and special features throughout the book highlight important issues, and will encourage readers to explore beyond the book.

ANDREW LANGLEY has been writing books for children for more than 25 years. He is also the author of Kingfisher Knowledge: Hurricanes, Tsunamis, and Other Natural Disasters.

Ancient Egypt 978-0-7534-6429-8

Rainforest 978-0-7534-6430-4 Paper Over Board • October Ages: 9-12 • Grades: 4-7 9 7/8 x 11 • 48 pp. $12.99 ($15.99 CAN)

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OCTOBER At last, a guide to astrophysics that answers the really important questions

Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time

by Mark Brake, illustrated by Nishant Choksi

Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time

Does the Universe have a shape? What makes sunshine? Do stars explode? How do you build a time machine? Do aliens look like me? When it comes to the big questions about astrophysics, kids go right for the interesting stuff. Professor Mark Brake makes great use of this as he serves up a heaping helping of kidfriendly space science. Using an entertaining Q&A format, hip retro illustration, mind teasers, quotations, amusing anecdotes, and plenty of great research, kids will get a thought-provoking introduction to the work of great scientific minds including Newton, Galileo, and Einstein while they have their most interesting (and oddball) questions answered in style.

978-0-7534-6502-8 Paper Over Board • October Ages: 9-12 • Grades: 4-7 9 x 10 1/4 • 64 pp. $16.99 • ($19.99 CAN)

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MARK BRAKE is an author, broadcaster, and communicator of science. He is a Professor at the University of Glamorgan, UK, and he also writes popular science books. Mark has worked in film, television, and radio on five continents, including work with NASA, Seattle’s Science Fiction Museum, and the BBC. NISHANT CHOKSI is an accomplished illustrator who has created artworks a number of journal publications including the Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and NewScientist.

He is the illustrator of the earlier title in this series, Really, Really Big Questions.

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OCTOBER

“This breezy mind-expander tackles plenty of thorny Big Ones in a refreshingly nonthreatening way.”-Kirkus

REALLY, REALLY BIG QUESTIONS

by Stephen Law 978-0-7534-6309-3 Also Available

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OCTOBER The definitive guide to all things equine!

“[A] beautifully illustrated volume [that] provides a wonderful overview of horses and horsemanship.”

—School Library Journal

The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse & Pony Encyclopedia

by Sandy Ransford; photography by Bob Langrish

The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia

This encyclopedia is a beautiful and comprehensive introduction to the horse that covers all aspects of horsemanship including a clear introduction to the anatomy of the horse, the fine points of horse and pony care, riding, and a detailed guide to breeds. The pages are packed with beautiful photographs of horses and ponies— showing how they look, what they do, and where in the world they are found. The encyclopedia also includes a complete section on the basics of riding—from first mount to cantering and galloping. This is the perfect gift for anyone who owns a horse, or who has ever dreamed of having a horse or pony of their own.

978-0-7534-6485-4 Jacketed Hardcover • October Ages: 10-14 • Grades: 4-9 8 7/10 x 10 9/10 • 224 pp. $24.99 ($29.99 CAN)

SANDY RANSFORD is the author of more than 30 books for children. She is also the author of Kingfisher’s Horse & Pony Factfile, as well as all of the books in the Kingfisher Riding Club series: First Riding Lessons, Horses & Ponies, Horse & Pony Breeds, and Horse & Pony Care. An expert horsewoman, Sandy owns a horse and two ponies of her own.

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BOB LANGRISH has been taking pictures of the world’s most handsome horses and ponies for almost 40 years, and has been the sole photographer for about 60 equestrian books.

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OCTOBER

GIFTED “Heroes” meets “Mean Girls” in this breakout series about an ordinary school with nine extraordinary teens

ABOUT THE SERIES

Now You See Me (Gifted Series Book #5)

by Marilyn Kaye The Gifted class is getting suspicious that there’s a spy in their midst. The chief suspect is queen-of-mean Amanda. Tracey and Jenna join forces—and gifts—to try to find out more. But when mind-reader Jenna is framed for a crime she didn’t commit and sent to an institution, Tracey is on her own. Using her ability to become invisible, Tracey searches for answers and finds out more than she bargained for . . .

MARILYN KAYE is a bestselling author and a master of series fiction for children.

Her work includes the series Replica, Camp Sunnyside Friends, After School Club, Out of This World and Last on Earth. She lives in Paris.

Meadowbrook Middle School is an ordinary school with ordinary students—with nine exceptions. 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.

Now You See Me 978-0-7534-3046-0 Paperback • October Ages: 10-14 • Grades: 5-9 5 1/8 x 7 3/4 • 256 pp. $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)

Visit: www.giftedseries.com Check out the rest of the Gifted stories on page 55.

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NOVEMBER

BABY ANIMALS The latest additions to the series that introduces the youngest readers to new arrivals in the animal kindom

In the Snow With frozen favorites like the polar bear, the penguin, and the seal, as well as lesser-known animals like the snow leopard, artic fox, arctic wolf and the aptly named snow monkey, this board book is a wonderful introduction to cold-climate animals that goes beyond the obvious. Each baby is featured in a bright close-up photograph, and simple facts are delivered in a friendly, bouncy style that is perfect for sharing.

ABOUT THE SERIES With playful text, and beautiful close-up photography that features baby animals in their natural habitat, this series is an accessible introduction to a wide range of animals and ecosystems.

In the Snow 978-0-7534-6459-5

At Night

Nighttime animals are very interesting for young children, both because of their unique adaptations, and also because most are rarely shown in typical books for the youngest readers.

This collection combines the familiar— the owl, skunk, and koala—with more unusual animals like the badger, fennec fox, and the tarsier. Kids will love the big eyes, big ears, and big fun in this excellent introduction to animals who love the dark.

At Night 978-0-7534-6458-8 Board Book• November Ages: birth to 4 • Grades: PreK-1 6 x 6 • 14 pp. $5.99 ($7.50 CAN)

See page 39 for more Baby Animals titles

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NOVEMBER

Maps and Mapping

DISCOVER SCIENCE

by Deborah Chancellor Maps are one of the essential ways humans make sense out of the world, and Maps and Mapping helps children understand how they work. Young map makers will learn about different types of maps, compass points, map keys and scales, colors and contours, and they will discover how reading maps can help them uncover amazing information about both the natural and man-made world.

DEBORAH CHANCELLOR trained as an elementary school teacher before becoming an editor of children's books. She has written more than thirty books for children, including Planet Earth in the Kingfisher Young Knowledge series.

“Simple, bright, and easy to read.”

-School Library Journal

Insects

by Barbara Taylor Insects are an endless source of fascination for kids, and they are a wonderful gateway to scientific inquiry. How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? How do flies see?

Which beetle uses chemical weapons?

With eye-popping micro-photography and plenty of interesting facts, young entomologists can delve into the amazing variety of insects in stunning detail, learning about life cycles, hunting techniques, social structures, and much more.

The perfect series to get children excited about the world around them

ABOUT THE SERIES Discover Science is designed to capture the imagination of the youngest readers with bright, dynamic photography, and 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 fantastic first introduction to the natural world.

Maps and Mapping 978-0-7534-6450-2

Insects 978-0-7534-6449-6

BARBARA TAYLOR has written more than one hundred titles about science, nature, and the human body. Her Kingfisher Knowledge title Animal Giants was nominated for the prestigious Aventis Prize.

See page 46 for more Discover Science titles.

Paper Over Board • November Ages: 5-8 •Grades: K-3 10 1/4 x 7 7/8 • 56 pp. $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

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JANUARY A wonderful introduction to ballet now in paperback for the first time

“An ideal introduction and guide...as engaging as it is informative.”

-Midwest Book Review

My First Ballet Book

by Kate Castle Every prima ballerina started somewhere, and this book is the perfect place to begin. Ballet expert Kate Castle gives a practical guide to all aspects of beginning ballet from what to expect from a first class, to what to wear, definitions of key ballet terms, and what are the basic positions to master.

Beautiful photography captures the magic of dance as young readers get an inspirational look ahead to the turns, leaps, and arabesques that build from these first steps. The book is full of hints, tips, and step-by-step instructions that will help every child make the most of his or her ballet classes.

My First Ballet Book 978-0-7534-6509-7 Trade Paperback • January Ages: 5-8 • Grades: K-3 11 1/10 x 8 7/10 • 48 pp. $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)

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KATE CASTLE began her career as a dancer with the Royal Ballet. Later she became the education officer for the company, and has worked as a dance consultant and educator for many years. She has written several children’s books about ballet, including the Kingfisher favorite The Best Book of Ballet.

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JANUARY

Animal Disguises

by Belinda Weber Dive in to the secret world of animal camouflage. Learn how some animals use disguises to catch their prey while others use camouflage to avoid being eaten.

Discover the great lengths to which some prey animals will go to avoid being attacked, even changing their true shape, color, or nature in order to protect themselves. Along the way readers will learn about how animals adapt to their environment, and come to appreciate the amazing diversity of the animal kingdom.

BELINDA WEBER is an author and editor and has written many children's books about natural history, science, and history including The Best Book of Nighttime Animals, and Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Reptiles. She has a lifelong interest in wildlife and the environment and previously worked for the Zoological Society of London.

“Visually oriented students will love this [series]!”

—Library Media Connection

Senses

by Jinny Johnson Nothing is more basic to children’s experience than their senses, yet explaining them in an accessible way can be a challenge. Senses is a fascinating introduction to the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. How do eyes observe the details of the surrounding world? How does the ear capture sound or the tongue capture flavor? Readers will even examine the super senses of the animal kingdom. Through this book children will develop a whole new appreciation for their amazing senses.

JINNY JOHNSON has written numerous books on natural history for children on topics ranging from dinosaurs and insects to rain forests and deserts. She has a lifelong passion for wildlife and is a fellow of the Zoological Society of London.

See page 46 for more books in the Discover Science series.

DISCOVER SCIENCE The perfect series to get children excited about the natural world

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

Animal Disguises 978-0-7534-6451-9

Senses 978-0-7534-6452-6 Paper Over Board • January Ages: 5-8 • Grades: K-3 10 1/4 x 7 7/8 • 56 pp. $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

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JANUARY Because there is no such thing as a bad question

The Book of What?

50 questions and all the answers illustrated by Ray Bryant Following on the success of The Book of How and The Book of Why, here’s the next collection that curious minds have been waiting for—a compendium of 50 of the best “What” questions. What is air made of? What is it like on the Moon?

And just what is a dream? Readers will enjoy exploring all the answers along with the fun, graphic artwork and a box of super-interesting facts on each page to highlight the knowledge.

The Book of What?

978-0-7534-6417-5 Trade Paperback • January Ages: 5-8 •Grades: K-3 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 • 64 pp. $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)

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JANUARY

ABOUT THE SERIES A highly collectible question-and-answer series that groups information by type of question, and covers a wide range of subjects including science, nature, geography and history.

With 50 fascinating questions per book and a fun graphic style, this series is perfect for traveling, trivia, and so much more!

The Book of Who? 50 questions and all the answers illustrated by Ray Bryant After “How”, “Why”, and “What”, we couldn’t leave out “Who!” There would never be scientific breakthroughs, epic explorations, or amazing history without the fascinating people behind the stories. For instance: Who were the first people in space? Who reads back-to-front? And just who wrote in a secret code? Each question is a glimpse at the history of human development, and no curious reader will walk away without a new appreciation for mankind’s ingenuity.

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

THE BOOK OF HOW? 978-0-7534-6398-7 Also Available

THE BOOK OF WHY? 978-0-7534-6396-3 Also Available

Trade Paperback • January Ages: 5-8 • Grades: K-3 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 •64 pp. $7.99 ($9.99CAN)

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JANUARY

NAVIGATORS

Knights & Castles

by Philip Steele

Eye-catching reference for the multi-media generation

ABOUT THE SERIES Featuring up-to-date information and cuttingedge design, Navigators is the core reference series for the next generation.

Every spread is popping with full-bleed 3-D artwork, key facts, authoritative research, featured quotes from related books and movies, and all the latest online links

Knights & Castles 978-0-7534-6483-0

Killer Creatures

Cutting edge design and the latest research brings this fascinating subject to life—from the first knights and castles, to the armor, weapons, heraldry, and battles of famous knights, the mechanics of siege warfare, and the day-to-day life of a castle and its many inhabitants. Readers can deepen their exploration with online links throughout the book, and a glossary of key vocabulary will help readers as they travel back in time.

PHILIP STEELE has been writing books for children and adults on a wide range of topics, including history, geography and cultural and social themes, for more than 20 years. He is the author of a number of Kingfisher books including Navigators: Ancient Rome, and The Best Book of Castles.

First Time in Paperback!

Killer Creatures

by Claire Llewellyn No environment or climate is overlooked in this high-impact tour of the planet’s deadliest predators. From the feeding frenzy of a school of piranhas to venomous snakes, a rampaging column of voracious army ants, polar bears, killer whales, the strike of a scorpion and much more, this book will grab thrill-seeking animal lovers for an exploration of nature in all its dangerous glory.

978-0-7534-6484-7 Paperback • January Ages: 9-12 • Grades: 4-7 9 3/4 x 11 • 48 pp. $8.99 ($10.99 CAN)

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CLAIRE LLEWELLYN is the awardwinning author of more than 100 nonfiction books for young readers. She is also the author of a number of best-selling Kingfisher books including The Best Book of Sharks and The Best Book of Bugs.

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JANUARY

Wonders of the World

KINGFISHER KNOWLEDGE

by Philip Steele Nothing demonstrates man’s ingenuity like a tour of the history, stories, and people behind the planet’s most amazing structures. From the seven ancient Wonders of the World, to amazing feats like the Great Wall of China and the Canals of Venice, to modern marvels like skyscrapers, supercolliders, and the largest dams, readers will have a whole new appreciation for man’s engineering accomplishments.

PHILIP STEELE has been writing books for children and adults on a wide range of topics, including history, geography and cultural and social themes, for more than 20 years. He is the author of a number of Kingfisher books including Navigators: Ancient Rome, and The Best Book of Castles.

New in Paperback!

Solid information at a great price!

ABOUT THE SERIES With its core topics, affordable price point, dynamic design, and upto-date web references for further exploration, Kingfisher Knowledge paperbacks are an unbeatable combination of solid information and good value for home or the classroom.

Speed Machines: And other recordbreaking vehicles

by Miranda Smith Speed addicts are invited to climb aboard for this thrilling ride on the fastest, largest, longest and strangest vehicles on the planet – from a jet-powered supercar that can break the sound barrier to a monstrous 45,000-ton digger as long as six Olympic swimming pools. Including extensive links and resources for further exploration, this is the ultimate guide for readers with a need for speed!

MIRANDA SMITH is the author of numerous non-fiction books for both children and adults on a wide range of subjects. She is also the author of Kingfisher Knowledge: Sharks, as well as Animals and Human Body in the Navigators series.

Wonders of the World 978-0-7534-6486-1

Speed Machines 978-0-7534-6487-8 Paperback • January Ages: 9-12 • Grades: 4-7 9 x 10 7/8 • 64 pp. $8.99 ($10.99 CAN)

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FEBRUARY Lift the flaps for unexpected surprises under the sea!

Animals Under the Sea 50 Lift-the-Flap Surprises

by Deborah Chancellor, illustrated by Anthony Lewis Come along on this playful and interactive exploration of the many habitats under the sea. From a rock pool, to a coral reef, a shipwreck, the polar sea, a kelp forest, to the darkest and mysterious depths, young readers can lift more than fifty flaps as they learn all about the animals and plants in this appealing introduction to aquatic life.

Animals Under the Sea 978-0-7534-6504-2 Board Book • February Ages: 3-6 • Grades: PreK-1 8 1/2 x 10 5/8 •16 pp. $12.99 ($15.99 CAN)

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DEBORAH CHANCELLOR trained as an elementary school teacher before becoming an editor of children’s books. She has written more than thirty books for children, including Maps and Mapping and Planet Earth in the Kingfisher Young Knowledge series.

ANTHONY LEWIS 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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FEBRUARY

I WONDER WHY This best-selling series now has a fresh new look and a new title!

ABOUT THE SERIES

“Provides young children with an excellent starting point for exploring their universe.”

–Child Education

I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly and Other Questions About Polar Lands

This innovative, best-selling series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiry: interesting questions answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for engaging curious readers, and delivering solid information in ways that encourage imaginative discussion.

by Pat Jacobs The latest addition in the I Wonder Why series answers the most interesting questions about the coldest places on Earth— the Poles. From what kind of animals live at the Poles, to what kind of weather takes place, how plants survive at the Poles, why the polar ice caps are in danger of melting, and how scientists gather important information about the climate and more in the harshest environment.

PAT JACOBS has written over 50 nonficton, reference, and activity books for children on subjects ranging from dinosaurs to the future of space exploration. Pat has two grown children and lives with her husband in rural Suffolk.

I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly 978-0-7534-6518-9 Paper Over Board • February Ages: 5-8 • Grades: K-3 9 x 11 • 32 pp. $12.99 ($15.99 CAN)

Discover the entire 25 book series at www.iwonderwhybooks.com

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FEBRUARY

Feed Their Curiosity

I WONDER WHY A fresh new look for the series that answers the most interesting questions What is the universe?

Which stars explode?

—IWW Stars Twinkle

Which bird flies underwater?

Who fishes with fire?

—IWW Sea is Salty

How cold is snow?

What is a tornado?

—IWW the Wind Blows Did dinosaurs lay eggs?

Did dinosaurs sing?

—IWW Triceratops Had Horns When is a fly not a fly?

Why do glowworms glow?

—IWW Spiders Spin Webs

I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly

I Wonder Why the Wind Blows

978-0-7534-6530-1

978-0-7534-6522-6

I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns

978-0-7534-6520-2

I Wonder Why the Sea is Salty 978-0-7534-6521-9

978-0-7534-6523-3

I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs 978-0-7534-6524-0

Trade Paperback • February Ages: 5-8 • Grades: K-3 7 x 8 1/2 • 32 pp. $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

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More than 500,000 IWW books sold!

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FEBRUARY

Show Them the World

I WONDER WHY What are goose bumps?

Why do teeth fall out?

—IWW I Blink Do horses have hands?

Can horses dance?

—IWW Horses Wear Shoes

Who made mud pies?

Could a woman be a pharoah?

—IWW Pyramids Were Built

Which parent serves meals in a bag?

Which nests are 100 years old?

—IWW Kangaroos Have Pouches

I Wonder Why I Blink 978-0-7534-6525-7

I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes 978-0-7534-6526-4

I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches 978-0-7534-6528-8

I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin

I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built

978-0-7534-6531-8

978-0-7534-6527-1

978-0-7534-6529-5

Which is the biggest snake?

What makes a crocodile smile?

—IWW Snakes Shed Their Skin Why are there seven days in a week?

How can you split a second?

—IWW The Sun Rises

I Wonder Why The Sun Rises

Visit www.iwonderwhybooks.com See page 44 for more I Wonder Why titles.

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FEBRUARY The perfect gift for Easter and First Communion

Includes padded cover and ribbon place holder

The Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated Bible

by Trevor Barnes The Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated Bible is an inspirational and beautifully illustrated retelling of all the important stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Special features include detailed commentaries on every biblical book, plus a comprehensive reference section containing photographs of contemporary sites, historical relics, and maps of biblical times. Dramatically retold by the renowned author Trevor Barnes, with input from authoritative consultants, this beautiful book will be shared and cherished by the whole family.

The Kingfisher Children’s Illustrated Bible: Gift Edition 978-0-7534-6490-8 Paper Over Board • February Ages: 8-12 • Grades: 3-7 7 x 9 • 256 pp. $14.99 ($17.99 CAN)

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TREVOR BARNES is an award winning presenter of many BBC Television documentaries on the subject of religion, as well as BBC World Service news broadcasts, radio shows, and live chat shows. He is also the author of several books including Kingfisher Knowledge: Archaeology.

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FEBRUARY

God did not forget Noah during the great flood.

He and his family and all the animals were kept safe inside the ark. Eventually the rain stopped falling.

A wind was sent to blow away the water, and when the flood started to go down, the ark came to rest on the top of Mount Ararat.

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COMPLETE TITLE LISTING

ALL ABOARD

ANIMAL BABIES

These sturdy board books introduce toddlers to commonly used words and favorite subjects.

A photographic science series that introduces preschoolers to baby animals, their parents, and their natural habitats.

BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK 12 pp.

Ages 2-5 Grades PreK 24 pp.

Animal Babies Around the House

Animal Babies in Rain Forests

978-0-7534-5840-2 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2

978-0-7534-5788-7 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN) POB 8 x 8 978-0-7534-6060-3 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2

Animal Babies in Deserts 978-0-7534-5942-3 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2

Animal Babies in Grasslands 978-0-7534-5943-0 $6.95 $7.95 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2

Animal Babies in Polar Lands 978-0-7534-5944-7 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 978-0-7534-5755-9 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN) POB 8 x 8

Animal Babies in Seas 978-0-7534-5945-4 $6.99($7.99 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2

Animal Babies in Towns and Cities 978-0-7534-5841-9 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2

Animal Babies on Mountains 978-0-7534-5839-6 $6.95($7.95 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2

At the Beach

On the Move

Animal Babies in Ponds and Rivers

Animal Babies on the Farm

978-0-7534-5444-2 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5749-8 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

At the Pool

Out and About

978-0-7534-6059-7 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) BB 6 1/2 x 6 1/2

978-0-7534-5838-9 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) BB 6 1/2 X 6 1/2

978-0-7534-5747-4 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5679-8 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

At the Zoo

Perfect Pets

978-0-7534-5446-6 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5748-1 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

Busy Bugs

Vamos a la granja / On the Farm

978-0-7534-5678-1 $4.95 ($5.95 CAN)

First Words 978-0-7534-5443-5 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

In the Park 978-0-7534-5750-4 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

Mascotas maravillosas / Perfect Pets 978-0-7534-5813-6 $4.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Mis primeras palabras / First Words Spanish 978-0-7534-5692-7 $4.95 ($5.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5691-0 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

Vamos a la piscina / At the Pool 978-0-7534-5810-5 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN)

Vamos a la playa / At the Beach 978-0-7534-5689-7 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN)

Vamos al parque / In the Park 978-0-7534-5811-2 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

Vamos al zoo / At the Zoo 978-0-7534-5690-3 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN)

Vamos de viaje / On the Move 978-0-7534-5812-9 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN)

On the Farm 978-0-7534-5445-9 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN)

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PRESCHOOL AGES 2-5 MORE BOARD BOOKS

AMAZING MACHINES This collection of machine books is an exciting introduction to different vehicles. The illustrated glossaries are a great tool for exploring various parts of vehicles.

24 pp. Ages 3-5 Grades PreK-K

Animal 123

Animals Around the World

978-0-7534-6394-9 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN) Padded BB 7 x 7 Ages Birth-4 Grades PreK 18 pp.

978-0-7534-6393-2 $12.99 ($5.99 CAN) Padded BB 8 X 10 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK-1 16 pp.

Animal I Spy

Animals Under the Sea

978-0-7534-6395-6 $6.99 (8.50 CAN) Padded BB 7 x 7 Ages Birth-4 Grades PreK 18 pp.

978-0-7534-6504-2 $12.99 ($15.99 CAN) BB 8 x 10 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK 16 pp.

Baby Animals: At Night

Baby Animals: On the Farm

978-0-7534-6558-8 $5.99 ($7.50 CAN) BB 6 x 6 Ages Birth-4 Grades PreK 14pp.

978-0-7534-6457-1 $5.99 (7.50 CAN) BB 6 x 6 Ages Birth-4 Grades PreK 14 pp.

Baby Animals: In the Snow

Baby Animals: In the Wild

978-0-7534-6459-5 $5.99 ($7.50 CAN) BB 6 x 6 Ages Birth-4 Grades PreK 14pp.

978-0-7534-6460-1 $5.99 (7.50 CAN) BB 6 x 6 Ages Birth-4 Grades PreK 14 pp.

Amazing Airplanes

Super Submarines

978-0-7534-5915-7 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN) PB 8 x 8 978-0-7534-5403-9 $9.99 ($10.95 CAN) POB 8 1/4 x 8 1/4

978-0-7534-5940-9 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) POB 8 1/4 x 8 1/4

Busy Boats

978-0-7534-5306-3 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN) PB 8 x 8

978-0-7534-5916-4 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN) PB 8 x 8

Tough Trucks

978-0-7534-5802-0 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) POB 8 1/4 x 8 1/4

978-0-7534-5600-2 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) POB 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 978-0-7534-5917-1 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN) PB 8 x 8

Dazzling Diggers

Tremendous Tractors

978-0-7534-5304-9 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN) PB 8 x 8

978-0-7534-5918-8 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN) PB 8 x 8

Flashing Fire Engines

Amazing Machines Truckload of Fun

978-0-7534-5307-0 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN) PB 8 x 8

978-0-7534-6154-9 $19.95 ($21.95 CAN) POB 8 3/5 x 6

Cool Cars Hide and Seek in the Jungle

Hide and Seek Pets

978-0-7534-6392-5 $9.99 ($11.99 CAN) Padded BB 8 x 8 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK-1 12 pp.

978-0-7534-6426-7 $9.99 ($11.99 CAN) Padded BB 8 x 8 Ages 2-5 Grades PreK-1 12 pp.

BIG SHINY MACHINES

Terrific Trains

Roaring Rockets 978-0-7534-5305-6 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN) PB 8 x 8

With engaging and colorful artwork by Ant Parker, this series gives toddlers lots of trucks, diggers, and other vehicles that go VROOOM! BB 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 12 pp.. $5.95 ($6.95 CAN) Ages 1-3 Grades PreK

Hard at Work

On the Go

978-0-7534-6263-8

978-0-7534-6262-1

On the Farm

Racing Along

978-0-7534-6264-5

978-0-7534-6265-2

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PRESCHOOL AGES 2-5 AMAZING ANIMALS

FLIP THE FLAPS

This series is an exciting introduction to animals and environments around the world with rhyming text to build vocabulary and seek-and-find questions to reinforce learning.

Preschoolers' most frequently-asked questions are answered in an appealing, lift-the-flap format, giving the sense of discovery and an element of surprise.

9 7/8 x 9 7/8 24 pp. Ages 3-6 Grade PreK-1 POB

9 7/8 x 9 7/8 32 pp.

Fantastic Forest

Super Safari

978-0-7534-3007-1 $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6299-7 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Ocean Odyssey

Rainforest Romp

978-0-7534-3006-4 $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6298-0 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN)

FIRST BOOKS The Kingfisher First Books are an ideal introduction to words, reading readiness, colors, shapes, numbers and numerical concepts.

Ages 3-6

Grades PreK-1

Animal Homes

Pets

978-0-7534-6258-4 $7.99( $10.25 CAN)

978-0-7534-6286-7 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Baby Animals

Planet Earth

978-0-7534-6220-1 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6441-0 $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)

Creepy-Crawlies

Seashore

978-0-7534-6223-2 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Dinosaurs 978-0-7534-6221-8 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6445-8 $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Things That Go 9780-07534-6409-0 $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

48 pp.. Ages Birth-5 Grades PreK-K

Farm Animals

978-0-7534-6442-7 $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)

Jungle Animals

Whales and Dolphins

978-0-7534-6257-7 $7.99 ($10.25 CAN)

First Color Book

Mi Primer Libro de Palabras

978-0-7534-5572-2 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 9 x 11

978-0-7534-5542-5 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 8 3/10 x 10 3/10

First Number Book

My First French Book

978-0-7534-5338-4 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 9 x 11

978-0-7534-5998-0 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN) PB 7 4/5 x 10 3/5

First Shape Book

My First Spanish Book

978-0-7534-5433-6 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 9 x 11

978-0-7534-6148-8 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN) PB 8 3/10 x 10 3/10

Weather

978-0-7534-6285-0 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6225-6 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

First Word Book 978-0-7534-5272-1 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 9 x 11

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PRESCHOOL AGES 2-5 I CAN DRAWS

LITTLE RABBIT BOOKS

Child-friendly 'wipe-clean' spreads allow children to draw and copy pictures and shapes. Each book has a special pen and six spreads.

Introduce young children to early concepts in these simple, playful picture books.

8 1/2 x 10 5/8

14 pp. $6.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Ages 3-6

Ages up to 3 Grades up to PreK

Grade PreK-1 BB

I Can Draw Farms

I Can Draw Pets

978-0-7534-6378-9

978-0-7534-6380-2

I Can Draw Parks

I Can Draw Wild Animals

978-0-7534-6379-6

978-0-7534-6381-9

Black and White Rabbit's ABC

Little Rabbits’ First Farm Book

978-0-7534-5253-0 $4.99 ($4.95 CAN) PB 91/4 x 7 3/4 32 pp.

978-0-7534-5594-4 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN) PB 9 7/8 x 9 1/2 32 pp.

Gray Rabbit's 1, 2, 3

Little Rabbits’ First Time Book

978-0-7534-5252-3 $4.95 ($5.95 CAN) PB 91/4 x 7 32 pp.

978-0-7534-5220-2 $11.95 ($13.50 CAN) POB 9 7/8 x 9 1/2 16 pp.

Gray Rabbit's Odd One Out

Las primeras palabras Little Rabbits Learn First Words

PICTURE BOOKS AND POETRY 978-0-7534-5257-8 $4.99 ($6.50 CAN) PB 91/4 x 7 3/4 32 pp.

White Rabbit's Color Book 978-0-7534-5254-7 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN) PB 91/4 x 7 3/4 32 pp.

A Child's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes

First Time Stories: We're Moving

978-0-7534-5710-8 $12.99 ($14.50 CAN) PB 113/10 x 92/5 Ages Birth-3 Grades PreK 90 pp.

978-0-7534-5739-9 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN) PB 8 x 8 Ages Birth-3 Grades PreK-1 24 pp.

Darkness Slipped In

Gnash, Gnaw Dinsoaur

978-0-7534-6209-6 $6.95 ($18.95 CAN) HC 9 x 103/8 Ages 3-6 Grades PreK-1 32 pp.

978-0-7534-6226-3 $12.99 ($16.50 CAN) POB 9 7/8 x 11 Ages 3-6 Grades PreK-1 24 pp.

Don't Kiss the Frog

Poems for the Very Young

978-0-7534-5953-9 $4.95 ($6.95 CAN) HC 9 1/2 x 11 5/8 Ages 6-10 Grades 3-6 80 pp.

978-0-7534-5816-7 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) PB 9 1/5 x 10 9/10 Ages 3-6 Grades PreK-1 80 pp.

978-1-8569-7908-5 $18.95 ($20.95 CAN) HC 9 1/5 x 10 9/10 Ages 3-6 Grades PreK-1 80 pp.

First Time Stories: Time to See the Doctor 978-0-7534-5737-5 $3.95 ($4.95 CAN) PB 8 x 8 Ages Birth-3 Grades PreK-1 24 pp.

Little Rabbits’ First Farm Book 978-0-7534-5352-0 $11.95 ($13.50 CAN) POB 9 7/8 x 9 1/2 32 pp.

978-0-7534-5596-8 $4.95 ($5.95 CAN) PA 91/4 x 9 1/8 32 pp.

Los numeros Little Rabbits Learn Numbers 978-0-7534-5595-1 $4.95 ($5.95 CAN) PA 91/4 x 9 1/8 32 pp.

Little Rabbits Snacktime 978-0-7534-5144-1 $10.95 ($11.95 CAN) POB 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 24 pp.

Rumble, Roar Dinosaur 978-0-7534-1932-8 $12.99 ($15.99 CAN) POB 9 7/8 x 11 Ages 3-6 Grades PreK-1 24 pp.

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EARLY GRADES AGES 5-8 ASK DR. K FISHER

BACKYARD BOOKS

The Ask Dr. K. Fisher series uses a problem/solution format—and a dose of humor—to present facts in an engaging and entertaining way.

These beautifully illustrated nonfiction storybooks are an exciting adventure in the backyard. Each book investigates the daily life of a different bug.

97/8 x 97/8 32 pp.

8 1/4 x 8 1/4 32 pp.

Ages 4-8

Grades PreK-3 POB

Ask Dr. K Fisher About Animals

Ask Dr. K Fisher About Reptiles

978-0-7534-6043-6 $10.95 ($11.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6272-0 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Ask Dr. K Fisher About Creepy-Crawlies

Ask Dr. K Fisher About Weather

978-0-7534-6180-8 $10.95 ($11.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6254-6 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Ask Dr. K Fisher About Dinosaurs 978-0-7534-6106-8 $10.95 ($11.95 CAN)

Ask Dr. K Fisher About Planet Earth

Ages 5-8

Grades K-3

Are You an Ant?

Are You a Grasshopper?

978-0-7534-5365-0 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-5803-7 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) PB

978-0-7534-5806-8 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) PB

Are You a Bee? 978-0-7534-5804-4 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) PB

978-0-7534-5241-7 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-5603-3 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) PB

Are You a Butterfly?

Are You a Snail?

978-0-7534-5608-8 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) PB

978-0-7534-5604-0 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5242-4 $9.99 ($12.75 CAN) POB

Are You a Dragonfly?

978-0-7534-6304-8 $10.99 ($13.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5805-1 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) PB

Are You a Ladybug?

Are You a Spider?

978-0-7534-5609-5 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN) PB

POP-UPS

QUICK DRAW This handy series will teach budding artists how to create beautiful drawings by building up simple shapes.

9 7/8 x 9 7/8 32 pp. Ages 4-8

Highly interactive books with pop-ups, pull-tabs, minibooklets, wheels and more will engage even the most reluctant reader.

Grade PreK-3 PB

Cats and Dogs

Transportation

978-0-7534-6200-3 $5.99 ($6.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6273-7 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN)

Creepy Crawlies

Under the Sea

978-0-7534-6198-3 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6199-0 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

Weird Bugs

Robots

978-0-7534-6463-2 $4.99 ($7.99 CAN) Novelty POB 9 x 7 3/4 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 14 pp.

978-0-7534-6427-4 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN) POB 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 Ages 3-6 Grades PreK-1 42 pp.

Weird Ocean

Wild Alphabet 978-0-7534-6472-4 $19.99 ($21.99 CAN) POB 7 x 5 3/4 All Ages All Grades 64 pp.

978-0-7534-6201-0 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6462-5 $4.99 ($7.99 CAN) Novelty POB 9 x 7 3/4 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 14 pp.

Flowers and Plants

Dinosaur Park

978-0-7534-6202-7 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6383-3 $17.99 ($22.99 CAN) POB 117/8 x 95/8 Ages 3-6 Grades PreK-1 42 pp.

Fairies and Princesses

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EARLY GRADES AGES 5-8 THE BEST BOOK OF . . .

These single-subject titles are perfect references for students who are beginning independent research projects and report writing.

32 pp. Ages 5-8 Grade K-3

The Best Book of Ancient Rome 978-0-7534-6080-1 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5756-6 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Ballet

The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks and Minerals 978-0-7534-6081-8 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5274-5 $12.99 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

978-0-7534-6091-7 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5275-2 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Gymnastics

The Best Book of Big Cats

978-0-7534-5935-5 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

978-0-7534-5986-7 $6.95 ($14.50 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2

The Best Book of Bugs 978-0-7534-5901-0 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5118-2 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Dinosaurs 978-0-7534-5872-3 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2

The Best Book of Early People 978-0-7534-5577-7 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Endangered and Extinct Animals

978-0-7534-5605-7 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Knights and Castles The Best Book of Martial Arts 978-0-7534-5448-0 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Nightime Animals 978-0-7534-5985-0 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Pirates 978-0-7534-5936-2 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5449-7 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Ponies

The Best Book of Sharks

The Best Book of Volcanoes

978-0-7534-5875-4 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2

978-0-7534-6092-4 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2

The Best Book of Snakes

The Best Book of Weather

978-0-7534-5937-9 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5578-4 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

978-0-7534-6172-3 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2

The Best Book of Spaceships

978-0-7534-5987-4 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5369-8 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

978-0-7534-6167-9 $6.99 ($8.99 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5133-5 12.99 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of the Human Body 978-0-7534-6031-3 $12.95 (14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of Whales and Dolphins

The Best Book of Wolves and Wild Dogs 978-0-7534-5574-6 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

The Best Book of the Moon 978-0-7534-5902-7 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2

The Best Book of Trains 978-0-7534-6171-6 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2 978-0-7534-5200-4 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

978-0-7534-5874-7 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 73/8 x 81/2

978-0-7534-5757-3 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 91/8 x 105/8

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EARLY GRADES AGES 5-8 I WONDER WHY Inquisitive students will love this series that explores questions encountered in life every day.

32 pp. Ages 5-8 Grades K-3

I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps

I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes

978-0-7534-5660-6 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

978-0-7534-5962-1 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2 978-0-7534-5447-3 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB 9 1/8 x 11

I Wonder Why Castles Had Moats 978-0-7534-5809-9 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much 978-0-7534-6030-6 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB 9 1/8 x 11 978-0-7534-6234-8 $6.99 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean 978-0-7534-5860-0 $11.95 ($13.50 CAN) POB 9 1/8 x 11

I Wonder Why the Dodo is Dead 978-0-7534-6095-5 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8

I Wonder Why Fish Grew Legs 978-0-7534-5762-7 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Greeks Built Temples 978-0-7534-5961-4 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

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I Wonder Why I Blink 978-0-7534-5610-1 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches

I Wonder Why Pine Trees Have Needles

I Wonder Why The Sun Rises

978-0-7534-6096-2 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2 978-0-7534-5861-7 $11.95 ($13.50 CAN) POB 91/8 x 11

978-0-7534-5964-5 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PA 7 x 81/2

I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky

I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings

978-0-7534-6249-2 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB 91/8 x 11

978-0-7534-5662-0 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Trees Have Leaves

I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built

978-0-7534-5663-7 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

978-0-7534-5963-8 $6.99 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns

I Wonder Why Records Are Broken

978-0-7534-5615-6 $6.99 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

978-0-7534-6291-1 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB 9 1/8 x 11

I Wonder Why Venetians Walk on Water

I Wonder Why The Sahara is Cold at Night

978-0-7534-6083-2 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

978-0-7534-5764-1 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops

I Wonder Why The Sea is Salty

978-0-7534-5751-1 $11.95 ($13.50 CAN) POB 9 1/8 x 11

978-0-7534-5013-0 $11.95 ($13.50 CAN) POB 9 1/8 x 11

978-0-7534-5611-8 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Whales Sing

I Wonder Why Lemons Taste Sour

I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin

978-0-7534-6232-4 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2 978-0-7534-6088-7 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB 9 1/8 x 11

978-0-7534-5612-5 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs

I Wonder Why Mice are Musical

978-0-7534-5613-2 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

978-0-7534-6084-9 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

I Wonder Why Mountains Have Snow on Top 978-0-7534-5763-4 $6.95 ($14.50 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

978-0-7534-5614-9 6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

978-0-7534-5965-2 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB 91/8 x 11 978-0-7534-6233-1 $6.99 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why The Wind Blows 978-0-7534-5664-4 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth 978-0-7534-5665-1 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PA 7 x 8 1/2

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EARLY GRADES AGES 5-8 I WONDER WHY 2011 EDITIONS

KINGFISHER YOUNG KNOWLEDGE

Big questions. Amazing answers. Updated editions of a popular best-selling series.

This groundbreaking science-based series features high-quality photography, vocabulary panels, and hands-on projects.

32 pp. Ages 5-8 Grades K-3

71/2 x 10 1/10 48 pp.

$9.95 ($10.95 CAN)

Ages 5-8

Grades K-3 POB

I Wonder Why Penguins Can’t Fly

I Wonder Why I Blink

PB 978-0-7534-6530-1 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) 7x8 POB 978-0-7534-6518-9 $12.99 ($15.99 CAN) 9 1/8 x 11

978-0-7534-6525-7 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

Animal Disguises

Oceans and Seas

978-0-7534-5772-6

978-0-7534-5758-0

I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes

Animal Homes

Planet Earth

978-0-7534-5616-3

978-0-7534-5934-8

Apes and Monkeys

Reptiles

978-0-7534-5760-3

Rocks and Fossils

Insects

978-0-7534-5619-4

978-0-7534-5933-1

Solar System

978-0-7534-6528-8 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

Maps and Mapping

978-0-7534-5773-3

I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin

978-0-7534-5759-7

978-0-7534-5983-6

978-0-7534-6531-8 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

Mountains

I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

978-0-7534-6526-4 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

978-0-7534-6520-2 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built

I Wonder Why the Sea is Salty 978-0-7534-6521-9 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

I Wonder Why The Wind Blows 978-0-7534-6522-6 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns 978-0-7534-6523-3 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Their Webs 978-0-7534-6524-0 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

978-0-7534-6527-1 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches

I Wonder Why The Sun Rises

978-0-7534-6037-5

978-0-7534-5982-9

Weather Whales and Dolphins 978-0-7534-5869-3

978-0-7534-6529-5 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 7 x 8

www.iwonderwhybooks.com

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EARLY GRADES AGES 5-8 SCIENCE KIDS

DISCOVER SCIENCE

Paperback editions of Kingfisher Young Knowledge

Building on the success of Kingfisher Young Knowledge, Discover Science expands out the series with a refreshed look and pages containing quizzes, fun facts, a glossary and notes to teachers using these books in their classroom.

7 5/8 x 10

48 pp.

Ages 5-8

Grades K-3 PB

7 7/x x 10 1/4 56 pp. $9.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Ages 5-8

Grades K-3 POB

Animal Disguises

Senses

978-0-7534-6451-9

978-0-7534-6452-6

Insects

Solar System

978-0-7534-6449-6

978-0-7534-6447-2

Maps and Mapping

Whales and Dolphins

978-0-7534-6450-2

978-0-7534-6448-9

QUESTIONS BOOKS 7 1/3 x 71/6 64 pp. $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) Ages 5-8

Animal Disguises

Mountains

978-0-7534-6162-4 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6282-9 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

Animal Homes

Oceans and Seas

978-0-7534-6123-5 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6165-5 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

Apes and Monkeys

Planet Earth

978-0-7534-6163-1 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6179-2 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

Birds

Polar Lands

978-0-7534-6124-2 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6166-2 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

Insects

Reptiles

978-0-7534-6178-5 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

Light and Sound 978-0-7534-6281-2 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

Maps and Mapping 978-0-7534-6164-8 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

Materials 978-0-7534-6235-5 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

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978-0-7534-6177-8 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

Robots 978-0-7534-6125-9 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

Rocks and Fossils 978-0-7534-6126-6 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

Weather 978-9-7534-6315-4 $6.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Grades K-3 PB

The Book of How?

The Book of Who?

978-0-7534-6398-7

978-0-7534-6418-2

The Book of What?

The Book of Why?

978-0-7534-6417-5

978-0-7534-6396-3

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EARLY GRADES AGES 5-8 GENERAL NONFICTION

YOUNG DISCOVERERS This series presents scientific concepts in a clear format that progresses from basic facts to more complex principles. Each book includes simple experiments.

2

/5 x 8 1/10 32 pp. Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 PB

The Great Pirate Activity Book

My Book of Space

978-1-8569-7578-0 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN) PB 8 1/2 x 11 Ages 5-8 Grades K -3 32 pp.

978-0-7534-5399-5 $14.99 ($16.95 CAN) HC 9 x 10 7/10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp.

My First Horse and Pony Care Book

My First Ballet Book

978-0-7534-5989-8 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) POB 8 1/2 x 10 9/10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp.

PB 978-0-7534-6509-7 $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) POB 978-0-7534-6026-9 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) 8 7/10 x 11 1/10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp

My First Horse and Pony Book 978-0-7534-5878-5 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN) POB 8 1/2 x 10 9/10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 48 pp.

My World of Discovery

Quiz Whiz 978-0-7534-6173-0 $11.95 ($13.50 CAN) PB 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 160 pp.

978-0-7534-5931-7 $14.95 ($16.95 CAN) POB 7 4/5 x 10 1/4 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 192 pp.

Batteries, Bulbs, and Wires

Mountains and Volcanoes

978-0-7534-5510-4 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5507-4 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Energy and Power

Pollution and Waste

978-0-7534-5502-9 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5505-0 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

Garbage and Recycling

Sound and Light

978-0-7534-5503-6 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5512-8 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

The Human Body

Weather and Climate

978-0-7534-5501-2 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-5509-8 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

QUESTION TIME This fact-filled series gives lively and informative answers to many of the WHAT, HOW, WHICH, and WHY questions that young children ask about the world around them.

KINGFISHER CLASSICS These handsomely designed, stylish editions include specially commissioned artwork and forwords by top contemporary authors, making these highly collectible books the perfect gift for any child.

9 x 11 32 pp. Ages 5-8 Grade K-3

6 2/5 x 8 2/5 $15.95 ($7.95 CAN) Ages 5-8

Creepy Crawlies

Reptiles

978-0-7534-5413-8 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB

978-0-7534-5463-3 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB

Human Body

Seashore

978-0-7534-5412-1 $6.99 ($7.95 CAN) PB

978-0-7534-5407-7 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB

Rain Forest

Sharks

978-0-7534-5442-8 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5438-1 $11.95 ($13.50 CAN) POB

978-0-7534-5441-1 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN) PB

Grades K-3 HC

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Heidi

978-0-7534-5478-7 352 pp.

978-0-7534-5494-7 352 pp.

The Call of the Wild

The Secret Garden

978-0-7534-5493-0 208 pp.

978-0-7534-5479-4 384 pp.

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EARLY GRADES AGES 5-8 I AM READING This early reader series is just right for newly independent readers, providing short, action-packed stories filled with engaging illustrations and easy-to-read paragraphs. All the books have been leveled by Fountas & Pinnell.

6 x 9 48 pp. Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 PB

Albert's Racoon

Hocus-Pocus Hound

978-0-7534-5717-7 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5957-7 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Alien Alby

JJ Rabbit and the Monster

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978-0-7534-5855-6 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Princess and the Pets

Small Bad Wolf

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978-0-7534-5801-3 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Princess Rosa's Winter

Sniffer’s Golden Nose

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978-0-7534-5959-1 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Purr-fect Pete

Tooth Fairy in Trouble

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Ricky's Rat Gang

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Alligator Tails and Crocodile Cakes

Jumping Jack

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Brown Bear Gets in Shape

Moose and Mouse

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978-0-7534-5715-3 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6236-2 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Ugly Egg 978-0-7534-6284-3 $3.99 ($5.95 CAN)

Scaredy Dog!

Watch Out, William!

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978-0-7534-5960-7 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Scratching's Catching

Yeti Spaghetti

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978-0-7534-6308-6 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN)

INSIDE ACCESS 978-0-7534-5798-6 $3.99 ($5.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5822-8 $3.99 ($5.95 CAN)

Interactive guides full of expert information give readers the inside track on a variety of popular subjects.

Doctor Witch's Animal Hospital

Mrs. Hippo's Pizza Parlor

8 1/2 x 10 1/4

Captain Pepper's Pets

Mr. Cool

32 pp.

$9.95 ($10.95 CAN) Ages 6-10

Grades 1-5 POB

978-0-7534-5977-5 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5823-5 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Maps and Mapping

Sharks

Friends Forever

Ooh La La, Lottie

978-0-7534-6062-7

978-0-7534-6064-1

978-0-7534-5976-8 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5716-0 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

Pirates

Granddad's Dinosaur

Perfect Monster

978-0-7534-6061-0

978-0-7534-5897-6 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5858-7 $3.95 ($5.95 CAN)

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MIDDLE GRADES AGES 7-10 TREASURY OF STORIES

LIFE AND TIMES

Collect them all! These editions bring young readers the greatest collections from Kingfisher's Treasury series at an attractive price.

With clear, readable text, information-packed illustrations, and a child-friendly design, these books provide exciting insight into life thousands of years ago. Each book includes a fold-out map.

5 1/10 x 71/10 156 pp.

Ages 5-8

Grades K-3 PB

7 3/5 x 10 1/2 32 pp.

Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 POB

Life and Times in Ancient Rome

Life and Times in the Viking World

978-0-7534-6151-8 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6152-5 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN)

Life and Times in Ancient Egypt 978-0-7534-6149-5 $9.99 ($10.95 CAN)

KINGDOM SERIES A dynamic, visually arresting new series focusing on sensational true facts from the animal kingdom.

11 x 8 1/2 48 pp.

The Kingfisher Treasury of Animal Stories

The Kingfisher Treasury of Spooky Stories

978-0-7534-5629-3 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5634-7 $5.99 ($6.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Dragon Stories

The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories Around the World

978-0-7534-5889-1 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Funny Stories

978-0-7534-5727-6 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5631-6 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories for Four Year Olds

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

978-0-7534-5891-4 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Jewish Stories

The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories for Seven Year Olds

978-0-7534-5671-2 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Pirate Stories 978-0-7534-5632-3 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Princess Stories

$14.99 ($17.99 CAN)

Ages 7-10

Grades 2-5 POB

Micro Monsters

Savage Safari

978-0-7534-6455-7

978-0-7534-6456-4

978-0-7534-5713-9 $5.99 ($6.95 CAN)

The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories for Eight Year Olds 978-0-7534-5714-6 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5633-0 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

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MIDDLE GRADES AGES 7-10 LIFELINES BIOGRAPHIES An illustrated biography series which combines nonfiction and fiction to introduce readers to famous historical figures. Each book begins with a diary, told from the view of child who works for the famous figure.

10 1/8 x 11 3/8

64 pp.

Ages 6-10

FICTION - POETRY Ages 7-10

Grades 2-5

Grades 1-5 POB

The Kingfisher Book of Family Poems

Classic Poems to Read Aloud

978-0-7534-5557-9 $18.95 ($20.95 CAN) HC 7 1/2 x 9 224 pp.

978-0-7534-5688-0 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB 7 x 9 3/10 256 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Scary Poems 978-0-7534-5647-7 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) PB 8 x 10 72 pp.

Charles Darwin

Leonardo da Vinci

978-0-7534-6251-5 $17.95 ($19.95 CAN)

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

Cleopatra 978-0-7534-6025-2 $16.95 ($18.95 CAN)

EXPLORERS

THROUGH TIME SERIES Each book in this series offers a unique journey through different periods in history with detailed artwork and fast-paced text, telling the story of a specific location as it changed through time. Geography, history and sociology combine in these guided tours of important places in our world.

A new series designed to stimulate readers who are beginning to exercise wider reading, research and crossreferencing skills. Each book focuses on a popular science topic presented in a fresh and exciting way.

9 x 10

32 pp.

$10.99 ($12.99 CAN) Ages 7-10

Grades 2-5 POB

9 1/2 x 12 48 pp. Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 HC

Beijing

Pompeii

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

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

New York

London

978-0-7534-6416-8 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN)

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

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Amazing Animals

Oceans and Seas

978-0-7534-6422-9

978-0-7534-6401-4

Dinosaurs

Weather

978-0-7534-6402-1

978-0-7534-6421-2

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MIDDLE GRADES AGES 7-10 SPORTS STORIES 1

STORY COLLECTIONS

1

5 /4 x 7 /2 144 pp. Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 PB

Balancing Act

Riding High

978-0-7534-6192-1 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-6193-8 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

Double Twist

Slam Dunk

978-0-7534-6023-8 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6155-6 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

Game, Set and Match 978-0-7534-6022-1 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

Kick Off 978-0-7534-6082-5 $5.95 ($6.95 CAN)

MY SIDE OF THE STORY In their own words, a boy and a girl describe their amazing experiences at a key moment in history. Read one story first, and then flip the book to read the other.

5 1/10 x 7 2/5 192 pp. Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 PB

Aesop's Fables

The Kingfisher Book of Scary Stories

978-0-7534-6133-4 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) PB 81/2 x 107/8 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 80 pp.

978-0-7534-5389-6 $10.95 ($11.95 CAN) PB 9 1/2 x 10 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 80 pp.

Around the World in 80 Tales

The Kingfisher Treasury of Classic Stories

978-0-7534-5999-7 $19.95 ($21.95 CAN) HC 11 9/8 x 10 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 176 pp.

Classic Animal Stories

978-0-7534-5332-2 $15.95 ($17.95 CAN) HC 5 x 7 3/8 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 224 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Classic Christmas Stories

Super Shorts Seriously Spooky Stories

The Kingfisher Book of Great Boy Stories 978-0-7534-5320-9 $19.95 ($21.95 CAN) HC 5/8 x 101/2 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 160 pp.

Salem Witch

978-0-7534-5794-8 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5991-1 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

Journey to Jamestown

Trouble at the Mill

978-0-7534-5796-2 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5782-5 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN)

Milly Molly Mandy Storybook

978-0-7534-6210-2 $19.95 ($21.95 CAN) HC 7 5/8 x 10 3/8 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 160 pp.

978-0-7534-5732-0 $19.95 ($21.95 CAN) HC 9 1/2 x 11 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 144 pp.

Escape From War

978-0-7534-5483-1 $24.95 ($27.95 CAN) HC 10 7/10 x 10 7/10 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 288 pp.

978-0-7534-6074-0 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 5 1/10 x 7 3/10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 160 pp.

The Teddy Robinson Stories 978-0-7534-3044-6 $12.99 ($15.99 CAN) HC 5 2/6 x 8 1/10 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 256 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Great Girl Stories 978-0-7534-5207-3 $19.95 ($21.95 CAN) HC 5/8 x 101/2 Ages 5-8 Grades K-3 160 pp.

The Kingfisher Book of Horse and Pony Stories 978-0-7534-6156-3 $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) PB 81/2 x 107/8 Ages 8-12 978-0-7534-5850-1 $17.95 ($19.95 CAN) HC 8 x 10 1/2 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 128 pp.

The Plague 978-0-7534-5990-4 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN)

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UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGES 9-12 GENERAL NONFICTION

1000 Questions and Answers 978-0-7534-5541-8 $19.95 ($21.95 CAN) HC 9 7/10 x 11 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 320 pp.

1000 Years of Famous People

Everything You Need to Know About Animals 978-0-7534-6433-5 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN) HC 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 160 pp.

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

Planes, Gliders and Helicopters

978-0-7534-5540-1 $24.95 ($27.95 CAN) HC 8 1/2 x 11 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 256 pp.

Everything You Need to Know About Science

978-1-8569-7869-9 $8.99 ($9.95 CAN) PB 81/2 x 10 3/5 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 40 pp.

The Book of Bad Things

978-0-7534-6302-4 $18.99 ($23.99 CAN) HC 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 16 pp.

Questions and Answers: Planet Earth

978-0-7534-6464-9 $19.99 ($23.99 CAN) POB 9 x 10 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 64 pp.

Codequest: Heiroglyphs 978-0-7534-6411-3 $18.99 ($22.99 CAN) POB 8 3/4 x 9 3/4 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 48 pp.

Curious Kids: Ancient Egypt 978-0-7534-5475-6 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 7 x 8 3/5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 32 pp.

Curious Kids: Dinosaurs 978-0-7534-5474-9 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 7 x 8 3/5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 32 pp.

Dinomummy 978-0-7534-6047-4 $18.95 ($19.95 CAN) POB 91/10 x 101/10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Everyday Life in the Ancient World 978-0-7534-5464-0 $15.95 ($17.95 CAN) HC 7 3/5 x 11 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 128 pp.

Everything You Need to Know 978-0-7534-6089-4 $24.99 ($27.95 CAN) HC 8 3/5 x 109/10 Ages 4-8 Grades PreK-3 320 pp.

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Fabulous and Monstrous Beasts 978-0-7534-6247-8 $16.95 ($18.95 CAN) POB 9 1/2 x 12 Ages 6-10 Grades 1-5 64 pp.

Great Discoveries and Amazing Adventures 978-0-7534-5783-2 $18.95 ($20.95 CAN) HC 8 1/2 x 10 9/10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 78 pp.

Lost Worlds 978-0-7534-6107-5 $22.99 ($29.50 CAN) POB 11 3/8 x 9 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 96 pp.

Mythology of the World 978-0-7534-5779-5 $24.95 ($27.95 CAN) HC 8 7/10 x 109/10 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 160 pp.

Nature Got There First 978-0-7534-6410-6 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN) HC 93/4 x 11 Ages 10 & up Grades 10 & up 64 pp.

Peter Kent's Big Book of Armor 978-0-7534-6423-6 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN) HC 8 x 10 Ages 7-10 Grades 2-5 64 pp.

978-0-7534-5372-8 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) PB 91/10 x 10 4/5 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 40 pp.

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

Kingfisher Pocket Guide to the Night Sky 978-0-7534-5996-6 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 4 x 5 9/10 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 196 pp.

The Kingfisher Young Peoples Book of Planet Earth 978-0-7534-5180-9 $21.95 ($23.95 CAN) HC 91/4 x 11 7/10 Ages 9-14 Grades 4-9 96 pp.

The Kingfisher Young Peoples Book of Space 978-0-7534-5136-6 $22.95 ($25.95) HC 9 1/10 x 11 7/10 Ages 9-14 Grades 4-9 96 pp.

Really, Really Big Questions 978-0-7534-6309-3 $16.99 ($21.99 CAN) POB 9 x 10 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-9 64 pp.

Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time 978-0-7534-6502-8 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN) POB 9 x 10 Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 64pp.

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

Versus: Warriors 978-0-7534-1916-8 $9.99 ($25.50 CAN) POB 11 x 9 Ages 10 & up Grades 5 & up 64 pp.

World Faiths: Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions 978-0-7534-5881-5 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 8 1/8 x 9 7/8 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 40 pp.

World Faiths: Islam 978-0-7534-5882-2 $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) PB 8 1/8 x 9 7/8 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 40 pp.

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UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGES 9-12 SPORTS - NONFICTION

NAVIGATORS A visual thrill ride through the latest information, the Navigators series is a fantastic one-stop reference resource featuring single subject topics.

9 7/8 x 11 48 pp. Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 POB

GOLF

Horse and Pony Breeds

978-0-7534-6399-4 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN) HC 8 3/8 x 101/2 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

978-0-7534-5575-3 $14.95 ($16.95 CAN) HC 84/5 x 111/5 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 64 pp.

Horses and Ponies

Soccer, The Ultimate Guide

978-0-7534-5343-8 $18.95 ($20.95 CAN) HC 89/10 x 11 1/10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 96 pp.

978-0-7534-5752-8 $9.99 ($11.99 CAN) PB 81/2 x 103/4 Ages 8-12 Grades 3 -7 96 pp.

Horse and Pony Factfile

Soccer Skills

978-0-7534-6039-9 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) HC 62/5 x 7 7/10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 224 pp.

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

Horse and Pony Care 978-0-7534-5744-3 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB 82/5 x 107/10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 64 pp.

Ancient Rome

Knights and Castles

978-0-7534-6288-1 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6228-7 $12.99 ($11.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-6483-0 $8.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Ancient Egypt

THE WORLD OF . . .

Explanatory text and colorful illustrations work together to introduce students to important information and interesting facts. Includes a glossary and index.

81/2 x 107/8 64 pp. $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 PB

978-0-75346429-8 $12.99 ($15.99 CAN)

Oceans and Seas

Animals

978-0-7534-6415-1 $12.99 ($15.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6306-2 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

Planet Earth

Dinosaurs

978-0-7534-6289-8 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6414-4 $12.99 ($15.99 CAN)

Rainforest

Human Body

9780-7534-6430-4 $12.99 ($15.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6229-4 $10.95 ($11.95 CAN)

Stars and Planets

Killer Creatures

978-0-7534-6230-0 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN)

978-0-7534-6227-0 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-6484-7 $8.99 ($10.99 CAN)

Technology 978-0-7534-6307-9 $12.99 ($16.5 CAN)

ART MYSTERIES BY ANNA NILSEN

World of Astronomy

World of Horses

978-0-7534-6006-1

978-0-7534-5753-5

World of Castles

World of Pirates

978-0-7534-5834-1

978-0-7534-5786-3

The innovative split-page format of these books let readers learn about great art while searching for clues to find clever forgeries by comparing them to the originals.

9 7/10 x 111/2 48 pp. Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 HC

World of Flight 978-0-7534-6008-5

Art Auction Mysters

Great Art Scandal

978-0-7534-5842-6 $17.95 ($19.95 CAN)

978-0-7534-5587-6 $16.95 ($18.95 CAN)

Art Fraud Mystery 978-0-7534-5308-7 $17.95 ($19.95 CAN)

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UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGES 9-12 KINGFISHER KNOWLEDGE

SINGLE SUBJECT REFERENCE

This series features texts by expert authors, high-quality photography, Web resources, and suggestions about places to visit.

Colorful, informative, and fun to read, these awardwinning reference books cover the subjects children find most compelling.

9 x 10 7/8 64 pp. Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7

9 1/2 x 12 64 pp. $16.95 ($18.95 CAN) Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 HC

Astronomy

Dinosaurs

978-0-7534-5582-1

978-0-7534-5131-1

Castles

Ships

978-1-8569-7547-6

978-0-7534-5280-6

VOYAGES With first-person narratives by expert explorers and packed with interactive features like acetates, die-cuts, tabbed chapters, hidden spiral binding, and dynamic photographic illustrations, Voyages is the nonfiction series that takes young readers to the edge of human experience for extreme scientific adventure!

9 1/2 x 10 Ages 8-12 Grades 3-7 POB

Animal Giants

Life in Ancient Rome

978-0-7534-6157-0 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB

978-0-7534-5863-1 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

Castles & Forts

Microscopic Life

978-0-7534-6119-8 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB

978-0-7534-5778-8 $12.95 ($14.95 CAN) POB

Dangerous Creatures

Middle East

978-0-7534-6120-4 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5622-4 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

978-0-7534-6313-0 $8.99 ($11.50 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5984-3 $12.95 ($14.95 CAN) POB

Dinosaurs

Mummies

978-0-7534-6406-9 $8.99 ($10.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-6102-0 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

978-0-7534-6122-8 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5623-1 $12.95 ($14.95 CAN) POB

Endangered Planet

Natural Disasters

978-0-7534-6160-0 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5776-4 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

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

Epidemics and Plagues 978-0-7534-6035-1 $12.95 ($14.95 CAN) POB

978-0-7534-6248-5 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5864-8 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

Forensics

Rocks and Minerals

978-0-7534-6211-9 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5862-4 $12.95 ($14.95 CAN) POB

978-0-7534-6238-6 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB

Timeless masterpieces retold and illustrated in these handsome paperback editions.

Genes and DNA

Speed Machines 978-0-7534-6487-8 $8.99 ($10.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-6287-4 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

7 3/5 x 5 1/10 Ages 10-14 Grades 5-9 PB

978-0-7534-6121-1 $8.95 ($9.95 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5621-7 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

Human Body 978-0-7534-6292-8 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5972-0 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

Hurricanes and Tsunamis 978-0-7534-5975-1 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

Inventions 978-0-7534-6293-5 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5973-7 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

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Ancient Egypt

Rain Forest

978-0-7534-6027-6 $15.95 ($17.95 CAN) 54 pp.

978-0-7534-5904-1 $15.95 ($17.95 CAN) 54 pp.

Oceans

Space

978-0-7534-5903-4 $15.95 ($17.95 CAN) 54 pp.

978-0-7534-5910-2 $14.95 ($16.95 CAN) 60 pp.

Pirates and Smugglers

FICTION - KINGFISHER EPICS

Stars and Planets 978-0-7534-5865-5 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

Wonders of the World 978-0-7534-6486-1 $8.99 ($10.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-5979-9 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

Sharks 978-0-7534-6405-2 $8.99 ($10.99 CAN) PB 978-0-7534-6194-5 $12.95 ($14.50 CAN) POB

Beowulf

Odyssey

978-0-7534-6134-1 $7.99 ($8.95 CAN) 176 pp.

978-0-7534-5723-8 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 176 pp.

Iliad

The Story of Robin Hood

978-0-7534-5722-1 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN) 168 pp.

978-0-7534-5817-4 $7.95 ($8.95 CAN) 160 pp.

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UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGES 9-12 NEW YORK TIMES BOOKS

GIFTED SERIES BY MARILYN KAYE

Books written by journalists from The New York Times about important stories of our times which incorporate original source material and photography from the paper's archives.

Nine teens, each with a special 'gift' to understand and master, in a middle-school setting makes for a fast-paced and entertaining read. Visit www.giftedbookseries.com

1

5 1/8 x 7 3/4 Ages 10-14

Grades 5-9

PB

1

7 /2 x 9 /2 Ages 12 & up Grades 7 & up 128 pp.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind #1

Finders Keepers #4

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UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGES 9-12 FICTION & POETRY COLLECTIONS

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FUN AND GAMES-ALL AGES GAMES AND PASTTIMES

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Fun to Learn Spanish

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REFERENCES-ALL AGES ATLASES

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The Kingfisher Book of Bible Stories

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REFERENCES-ALL AGES KINGFISHER ENCYCLOPEDIAS

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TITLE AND SERIES INDEX ALL ABOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 AMAZING ANIMALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 AMAZING MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Ancient Egypt (NAVIGATORS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ANIMAL BABIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Animal Disguises (DISCOVER SCIENCE). . . . . . . .27 Animals Under the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ART MYSTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 ASK DR. K FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 ATLASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Baby Animals At Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Baby Animals In the Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 BACKYARD BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 BASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 BEST BOOK OF, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 BIBLES & REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 BIG SHINY MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Book of Bad Things, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Christmas Crackups (SIDESPLITTERS). . . . . . . . . .18 CONCISE ENYCYLOPEDIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 DISCOVER SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 27, 47 Everything You Need to Know About Animals . . .16 EXPLORERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 FICTION & POETRY COLLECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 FIRE THIEF, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 FIRST BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 FLIP THE FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7, 40 GAMES & PASTTIMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 GIFTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 55 HIDE AND SEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 I AM READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 I CAN DRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 I WONDER WHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I WONDER WHY 2011 Editions . . . . . . . . .34, 35, 45 Insects (DISCOVER SCIENCE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 INSIDE ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 KINGDOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Kingfisher Children's Illustrated Bible, The . . . . . .36 Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 KINGFISHER CLASSICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 KINGFISHER ENCYCLOPEDIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 KINGFISHER EPICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 KINGFISHER FIRST REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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KINGFISHER ILLUSTRATED REFERENCES . . . . . . . . .59 KINGFISHER KNOWLEDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,54 KINGFISHER YOUNG KNOWLEDGE . . . . . . . . . . .45 Killer Creatures (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Knights & Castles (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 LEGENDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 LIFE AND TIMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 LIFELINES BIOGRAPHIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 LITTLE RABBIT BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Maps and Mapping (DISCOVER SCIENCE) . . . . . .25 My First Ballet Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 MY SIDE OF THE STORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 NAVIGATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 30, 53 NEW YORK TIMES BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Now You See Me (GIFTED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Pirates (VERSUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 POCKET REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 QUESTIONS BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 QUESTION TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 QUICK DRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Rainforest (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Robots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Seashore (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 40 Senses (DISCOVER SCIENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 SCIENCE KIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 SIDESPLITTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Speed Machines (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 SPORTS STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Teddy Robinson Stories, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 TEN PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD . . . . .55 The Book of What? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 The Book of Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Things That Go (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 THROUGH TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 TRACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Trains (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 TREASURY OF STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 VOYAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 WEIRD WORLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Wild Alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Wonders of the World (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 WORLD OF, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 YOUNG DISCOVERERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

SUBJECT INDEX Activities, Games, and Other Fun Stuff Preschool to third grade QUICK DRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Kindergarten to second grade Animal Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Book of How? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Book of Why? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Dinosaur Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Great Pirate Activity Book, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 My First Ballet Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Quiz Whiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 First to fifth grade SIDESPLITTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Second to fifth grade Ecocrafts: Dream Bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Ecocrafts: Gorgeous Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Ecocrafts: Jazzy Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Fun to Learn Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Sudoku for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Third to seventh grade I CAN DRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Hieroglyphs (CODEQUEST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Fourth to ninth grade Really, Really Big Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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

Preschool Animal 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ANIMAL BABIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Animal Homes (FLIP THE FLAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Animal I Spy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Animals Around the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Animals Under the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 39 Baby Animals (FLIP THE FLAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 BABY ANIMALS... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Farm Animals (FLIP THE FLAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Jungle Animals (FLIP THE FLAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Pets (FLIP THE FLAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Whales and Dolphins (FLIP THE FLAP) . . . . . . . . .40 Preschool to third grade Animal Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Ask Dr. K Fisher About Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Everything You Need To Know About Animals . .52 Kindergarten to third grade Animal Disguises (DISCOVER SCIENCE) . . . . . . . .47 Animal Disguises (KFYK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Animal Homes (KFYK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Animals and Their World (YOUNG DISCOVERERS) . .47 Apes & Monkeys (SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Best Book of Big Cats, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Best Book of Endangered Animals, The . . . . . . . .43 Best Book of Nightime Animals, The . . . . . . . . . .43 Best Book of Wolves and Wild Dogs, The . . . . . .43 Birds (SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why the Dodo is Dead . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches 2011 edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35, 45 I Wonder Why Penguins Can't Fly . . . . . .34, 35, 45 Kingfisher First Animal Picture Atlas, The . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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SUBJECT INDEX Kingfisher Treasury of Animal Stories, The . . . . . . . . .49 Second to fifth grade Amazing Animals (EXPLORERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Classic Animal Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Savage Safari (KINGDOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Fourth to seventh grade Animal Giants (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Animals (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Dangerous Creatures (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Killer Creatures (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Fifth to ninth grade Concise Animal Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia, The .59

Anthologies Preschool A Child's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes . . . . . . . . .41 Poems for the Very Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Preschool to third grade Aesop's Fables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Around the World in 80 Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Kindergarten to third grade Kingfisher Book of Great Boy Stories, The . . . . . . . . . .51 Kingfisher Book of Great Girl Stories, The . . . . . . . . . .51 Milly Molly Mandy Storybook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Super Shorts Seriously Spooky Stories . . . . . . . . .51 First to fifth grade Classic Animal Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Don't Kiss the Frog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Kingfisher Book of Classic Christmas Stories, The . . .51 Second to fifth grade Kingfisher Book of Horse and Pony Stories, The .51 Kingfisher Treasury of Classic Stories, The . . . . . . . .51 Kingfisher Book of Scary Stories, The . . . . . . . . . .51

Art Preschool to third grade QUICK DRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 I CAN DRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Fifth to ninth grade Art Auction Mystery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Art Fraud Mystery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Great Art Scandal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Bibles & Bible References Kindergarten to third grade Kingfisher Book of Bible Stories, The . . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Children's Bible, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Third to seventh grade The Kingfisher Children's Illustrated Bible . . . . . . . . . .58 The Kingfisher Children's Illustrated Bible New edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Fifth grade and up Saints and Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Biography First to fifth grade Charles Darwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Cleopatra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Leonardo daVinci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Fifth to ninth grade Ten Explorers Who Changed the World . . . . . . . .55 Ten Inventors Who Changed the World . . . . . . . .55 Ten Kings and Queens Who Changed the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Ten Leaders Who Changed the World . . . . . . . . .55 Tree Shaker: The Story of Nelson Mandela (NEW YORK TIMES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 1,000 Years of Famous People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Board & Concept Books

Earth Science

Preschool ALL ABOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 AMAZING MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Animal 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ANIMAL BABIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Animal I Spy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Animals Around the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Baby Animals At Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Baby Animals In the Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Baby Animals In the Wild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Baby Animals On the Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 BIG SHINY MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 First Color Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 First Number Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 First Shape Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 First Word Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..40 LITTLE RABBIT BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Wild Alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Preschool to first grade First Time Stories: Time to See the Doctor . . . . . . . . .41 First Time Stories: We're Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Preschool to first grade Planet Earth (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Seashore (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Preschool to third grade Ask Dr. K Fisher About Planet Earth . . . . . . . . . . .42 Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Fossils, Rocks and Minerals, The . .43 Best Book of Volcanoes, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Mountains Have Snow on Top . . .44 I Wonder Why The Sea is Salty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why the Sea is Salty 2011 edition . . .34-35 I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops . . . . . .44 Planet Earth (KFYK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Third to seventh grade Questions and Answers: Planet Earth . . . . . . . . .52 Fourth to seventh grade Planet Earth (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Rocks and Minerals (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Fourth to ninth grade Kingfisher Young Peoples Book of Planet Earth, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Fifth grade and up Planet Earth (BASHER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Castles & Knights Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Knights and Castles, The . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Castles Had Moats . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Second to fifth grade Peter Kent's Big Book of Armor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Third to seventh grade World of Castles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Fourth to seventh grade Castles and Forts (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Knights and Castles (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . .30 Fifth to ninth grade Castles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Dinosaurs Preschool to first grade Gnash, Gnaw Dinosaur! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Dinosaur Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Dinosaurs (FLIP THE FLAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Rumble, Roar, Dinosaur! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Preschool to third grade Ask Dr. K Fisher About Dinosaurs . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Dinosaurs, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns 2011 edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 Second to fourth grade Dinosaurs (EXPLORERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Third to seventh grade Curious Kids: Dinosaurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Dinomummy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Fourth to seventh grade Dinosaurs (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Dinosaurs (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . .59 Fifth to ninth grade Concise Dinosaur Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . .59 Dinosaurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disasters Third to seventh grade Wild Weather (VOYAGES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Fourth to seventh grade Epidemics and Plagues (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Hurricanes and Tsunamis (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Natural Disasters (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Ecology & the Environment

Preschool Fantastic Forest (AMAZING ANIMALS) . . . . . . . . .40 Kindergarten to third grade I Wonder Why Mountains Have Snow on Top . . .44 I Wonder Why Pine Trees Have Needles . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Trees Have Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why The Wind Blows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why the Wind Blows 2011 edition . .34, 35 Mountains (KFYK/SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . .45, 46 Rainforest (QUESTION TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Third to seventh grade Rainforest (VOYAGES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Fourth to seventh grade Endangered Planet (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Rainforest (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Fifth to ninth grade Concise Nature Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Planet Earth: What Planet Are You On? (BASHER) .56 The North Pole Was Here (NEW YORK TIMES) . .55

Fantasy Kindergarten to third grade Kingfisher Treasury of Dragon Stories, The . . . . . . . . .49 Kingfisher Treasury of Princess Stories, The . . . . . . . .49 First to fifth grade Fabulous and Monstrous Beasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Fourth to seventh grade Lost Worlds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Spellbound Fantasy Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Fiction (See also: Poetry) Preschool to first grade Darkness Slipped In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Kindergarten to third grade I AM READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 KINGFISHER CLASSICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Teddy Robinson Stories, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 TREASURY OF STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Third to seventh grade MY SIDE OF THE STORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Fourth to seventh grade Mystifying: Sinister Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Battles and Quests (LEGENDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Beasts and Monsters (LEGENDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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SUBJECT INDEX Out of This World: Science Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Pirouette: Ballet Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Ribticklers Funny Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Score! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Spellbound Fantasy Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Spintinglers Ghost Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 The Dark Side: Truly Terrifying Tales . . . . . . . . . . .56 Wild at Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Fifth to ninth grade FIRE THIEF, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 GIFTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 KINGFISHER EPICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 More Ghost Stories (RED HOT READS) . . . . . . . .56 My Dad's a Punk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Mystery Stories (RED HOT READS) . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Sports Stories (RED HOT READS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 TRACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Geography Kindergarten to second grade Animal Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Dinosaur Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kindergarten to third grade Atlas of Firsts, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Animal Picture Atlas, The . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Dinosaur Picture Atlas, The . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Picture Atlas, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Second to fifth grade Kingfisher Children's Atlas, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Third to seventh grade Kingfisher Student Atlas with CD, The . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Young People's Atlas of the United States, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Fifth to ninth grade Concise Geography Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration and Empires, The 58 Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World, The . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World, The . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of the Modern World, The . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of World History, The . . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . .59

Geology Kindergarten to third grade The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks and Minerals . . . . . .43 Rocks and Fossils (KFYK/SCIENCE KIDS) . . .45, 46 Fourth to seventh grade Rocks and Minerals (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Fifth grade and up Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Read (BASHER) . .56

History (See also: History, Ancient; History, United States; Castles & Knights) Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Early People, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean . . .44 Second to fifth grade Kingfisher Atlas of World History, The . . . . . . . . . .58 Peter Kent's City Across Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 THROUGH TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Fifth to ninth grade Concise History Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration and Empires, The 58 Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World, The . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of the Modern World, The . . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of World History, The . . . . . . . . . .58 Ten Explorers Who Changed the World . . . . . . . .55 The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia Revised . . .59 Ten Inventors Who Changed the World . . . . . . . .55

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Ten Kings & Queens Who Changed the World . .55 Ten Leaders Who Changed the World . . . . . . . . .55 Seventh grade and up When the Wall Came Down (NEW YORK TIMES) . .55

History, Ancient Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Ancient Rome, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Greeks Built Temples . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built 2011 edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35, 45 First to fifth grade LIFE AND TIMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Third to seventh grade Ancient Egypt (CURIOUS KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Ancient Egypt (VOYAGES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Fourth to seventh grade Archaeology (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Ancient Egypt (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Ancient Rome (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Life in Ancient Rome (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Mummies (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Wonders of the World (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 54 Fifth to ninth grade Everyday Life in the Ancient World . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World, The . . . . . .58 Versus: Warriors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

History, United States First to fifth grade New York City (THROUGH TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Third to seventh grade The Student Encyclopedia of the United States .59 MY SIDE OF THE STORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Horses Kindergarten to third grade The Best Book of Ponies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes 2011 edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35, 45 My First Horse and Pony Care Book . . . . . . . . . . .46 My First Horse and Pony Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Third to seventh grade Horse and Pony Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Horse and Pony Factfile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Horses and Ponies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 World of Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Fifth to ninth grade Horse and Pony Breeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Human Body Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of the Human Body, The . . . . . . . . . . .43 Human Body (QUESTION TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 I Wonder Why I Blink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why I Blink 2011 edition . . . . .34, 35, 45 I Wonder Why Lemons Taste Sour . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Kingfisher First Human Body Encyclopedia, The . . .59 Senses (DISCOVER SCIENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Fourth to seventh grade Human Body (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Genes and DNA (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Human Body (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Seventh grade and up Deadly Invaders (NEW YORK TIMES) . . . . . . . . . . .55

Insects & Spiders

Preschool to first grade Creepy Crawlies (FLIP THE FLAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Insects (DISCOVER SCIENCE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Preschool to third grade Ask Dr. K Fisher About Creepy Crawlies . . . . . . . .42 Weird Bugs (WEIRD WORLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Kindergarten to third grade BACKYARD BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Best Book of Bugs, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Creepy Crawlies (QUESTION TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Insects (KFYK/SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 46 I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Spider Spin Webs 2011 edition . . .34, 35 Second to sixth grade Micro Monsters (KINGDOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Lift-The-Flap Books Preschool In the Jungle (HIDE AND SEEK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Pets (HIDE AND SEEK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Preschool to first grade Animals Around the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Animals Under the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 FLIP THE FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 40 Gnash, Gnaw Dinosaur! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Planet Earth (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Rumble, Roar, Dinosaur! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Seashore (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Things That Go (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6 Weather (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Maps & Cartography Kindergarten to second grade Animal Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Dinosaur Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Maps & Mapping (KFYK/SCIENCE KIDS) . . . .45, 46 Kindergarten to third grade Atlas of Firsts, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Animal Picture Atlas, The . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Dinosaur Picture Atlas, The . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Picture Atlas, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Maps and Mapping (DISCOVER SCIENCE) . . . . . .25 Second to fifth grade Kingfisher Children's Atlas, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Third to seventh grade Kingfisher Student Atlas with CD, The . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Young People's Atlas of the United States, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Fifth to ninth grade Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration and Empires, The .58 Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World, The . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World, The . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of the Modern World, The . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Atlas of World History, The . . . . . . . . . .58

Mythology Second to fifth grade Fabulous and Monstrous Beasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Fourth to seventh grade Lost Worlds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Battles and Quests (LEGENDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Beasts and Monsters (LEGENDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Fifth to ninth grade FIRE THIEF, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Mythology of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Oceans Preschool Ocean Odyssey (AMAZING ANIMALS) . . . . . . . . .40 Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Whales and Dolphins, The . . . . . . .43

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SUBJECT INDEX Best Book of Sharks, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why the Sea is Salty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Whales Sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Oceans and Seas (KFYK/SCIENCE KIDS) . . . .45, 46 (QUESTION TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Sharks (QUESTION TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Weird Ocean (WEIRD WORLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Whales and Dolphins (DISCOVER SCIENCE) . . . . . . .47 Whales and Dolphins (KFYK/SCIENCE KIDS) .45, 46 Second to fifth grade Oceans and Seas (EXPLORERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Third to seventh grade Oceans (VOYAGES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Fourth to seventh grade Oceans and Seas (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Sharks (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Pirates Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Pirates, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Great Pirate Activity Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Third to seventh grade World of Pirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Fourth to seventh grade Pirates and Smugglers (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Fifth grade and up Pirates (VERSUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Poetry

Preschool A Child's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes . . . . . . . . .41 Poems for the Very Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Second to fifth grade The Kingfisher Book of Family Poems . . . . . . . . .50 The Kingfisher Book of Scary Poems . . . . . . . . . .50 Classic Poems to Read Aloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Fourth to seventh grade She's All That! Poems About Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Fifth to ninth grade The Kingfisher Book of Children's Poetry . . . . . . .56

Reference

Kindergarten to second grade Animal Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Dinosaur Sticker Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kindergarten to third grade Everything You Need to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Kingfisher First Animal Picture Atlas, The . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Dictionary, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Dinosaur Picture Atlas, The . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals, The . .58 Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Picture Atlas, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher First Human Body Encyclopedia, The . . . .58 Kingfisher First Thesaurus, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Second to fifth grade Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Atlas of World History, The . . . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Children's Illustrated Dictionary & Thesaurus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Third to seventh grade Explore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11 Student Encyclopedia of the United States, The 59 Third grade and up Math (BASHER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Punctuation (BASHER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Fifth to ninth grade 1000 Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 1000 Years of Famous People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Concise Animal Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Concise Children's Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . .59 Concise Dinosaur Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . .59 Concise Geography Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . .59

Concise History Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Concise Nature Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia, The .59 Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia .22 Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Dictionary, The . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Thesaurus, The . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Illustrated Thesaurus, The . . . . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Children's Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Geography Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . .59 Kingfisher History Encyclopedia Revised, The . . . . . .59 Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . .59 Really, Really Big Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Astronomy: Out of This World (BASHER) . . . . . . .56

Sports Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Ballet, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Best Book of Gymnastics, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Best Book of Martial Arts, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 My First Ballet Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Third to seventh grade Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . . .59 Soccer, the Ultimate Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Soccer Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 SPORTS STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Fourth to seventh grade Score! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Reptiles

Technology

Preschool to third grade Ask Dr. K Fisher About Reptiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Snakes, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin 2011 edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35, 45 Reptiles (KFYK/SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 46 Reptiles (QUESTION TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Preschool to first grade Robots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Kindergarten to third grade I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Robots (SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Second to fifth grade Peter Kent's Big Book of Armor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Third to seventh grade Nature Got There First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Fourth to seventh grade Communication (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Forensics (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Inventions (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Speed Machines (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Technology (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Wonders of the World (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Fifth to ninth grade Ten Inventors Who Changed the World . . . . . . . .55

Religion

(see also: Bibles & Bible References) Fourth to seventh grade Middle East (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Fifth to ninth grade Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions (WORLD FAITHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Islam (WORLD FAITHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Saints and Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Science

Kindergarten to third grade Everything You Need to Know About Science . . . . . .52 Light and Sound (SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Materials (SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 YOUNG DISCOVERERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Fifth grade and up Biology: Life As We Know It (BASHER) . . . . . . . .56 Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction (BASHER) . . .56 Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, The . . . . . . . . . .59 Periodic Table: Elements With Style (BASHER) . .56 Physics: Why Matter Matters (BASHER) . . . . . . . .56

Space and Exploration Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of the Moon, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Best Book of Spaceships, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle 2011 edition . . .34, 35 I Wonder Why the Sun Rises 2011 edition . .34, 35 My Book of Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Solar System (DISCOVER SCIENCE) . . . . . . . . . . .47 Solar System (KFYK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Third to seventh grade Space (VOYAGES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Stars and Planets (Q&A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 World of Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Stars and Planets (NAVIGATORS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Stars and Planets (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Fourth to Seventh Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21 Fourth to ninth grade Kingfisher Young Peoples Book of Space, The . . .52 Fifth to ninth grade Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Vehicles & Transportation Preschool AMAZING MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 BIG SHINY MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Things That Go (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Kindergarten to third grade Best Book of Spaceships, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Best Book of Speed Machines, The . . . . . . . . . . .43 Best Book of Trains, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Third to seventh grade Trains (LEGENDARY JOURNEYS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 World of Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Fourth to seventh grade Speed Machines (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Fifth to ninth grade Planes, Gliders and Helicopters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Ships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Speed Show (NEW YORK TIMES) . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Weather Preschool to first grade Weather (FLIP THE FLAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Kindergarten to third grade Ask Dr. K Fisher About Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Best Book of Weather, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Weather (KFYK/SCIENCE KIDS) . . . . . . . . . . .45, 46 Second to fifth grade Weather (EXPLORERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Fourth to seventh grade Hurricanes and Tsunamis (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Natural Disasters (KFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Seventh grade and up Hurricane Force (NEW YORK TIMES) . . . . . . . . . . .55

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KINGFISHER AWARDS AND ACCOLADES Bank Street College's Best Children's Books of the Year 2009

The Best Book of the Human Body Flip the Flaps: Dinosaurs I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky

Best Children's Book for Family Literacy (Pennsylvania Center for the Book) 2006

Animal Babies in Seas

Best Books for Young Adults (YALSA/ALA) 2002

I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean

CCBC Choices 2007 She's All That! Poems about Girls New York Times: When the Wall Came Down

Children's Choices 2010

2004 2003

10 Inventors Who Changed the World Basher: Astronomy Gifted: Out of Sight, Out of Mind Navigators: Animals The Kingfisher Book of Family Poems Soccer: The Ultimate Guide to the Beautiful Game

IRA Children's Book Award Notable Books 2007

New York Times: Deadly Invaders

New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age 2007 The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia My Dad's a Punk: Twelve Stories about Boys and Their Fathers New York Times: Deadly Invaders New York Times: The North Pole Was Here New York Times: When the Wall Came Down Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries 2002 Chess

NSTA Recommends 2006 2004

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New York Times: Deadly Invaders Voyages: Rain Forest The Best Book of Endangered and Extinct Animals Kingfisher Knowledge: Communication Kingfisher Knowledge: Endangered Planet Kingfisher Knowledge: Microscopic Life Kingfisher Knowledge: Apes and Monkeys Kingfisher Knowledge: Senses Kingfisher Knowledge: Solar System

The Kingfisher Book of Funny Poems Are You an Ant? Soccer: The Ultimate Guide to the Beautiful Game

Notable Children's Books (ALSC/ALA) 2007

She's All That! Poems about Girls

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People (NCSS/CBC) 2010

Chess

Blue Crab Award (Maryland Library Association) 2006

National Parenting Publications Awards

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