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Welcome to the What on Earth! Children’s Catalog ANOTHER bumper year lies in wait for young people fascinated by the world around them. In an age where everyone is becoming more aware of the dangers of unfettered screen use, we feel a sense of responsibility mixed with enormous joy in presenting to you our What on Earth! 2027 titles and backlist. We kick off with the sumptuously illustrated Genius Inventions from Ancient China: here you’ll find stories of inventions that have changed and reshaped the world, including paper, gunpowder, the compass, and kites. More books that unveil the fascinating world of ancient China will be published later in the year, including China in 100 Objects and China in 100 Places. These books, along with a revival of our original Big History Timeline Wallbook, the new Timeline Encyclopedia of Big History, include giant, fold-out wall charts that help transform the walls of a bedroom or playroom into worlds of endless wonder. For children who love ranking information, our new Curious Kid’s Book of Lists will amaze and delight. So will our A–Z of jokes in JOKEopedia, which takes one of the most popular columns of our What on Earth! Magazine and turns it into what will surely be the world’s most delightful and definitive joke book. Then we can’t wait to bring you two heavy hitters for the lead-up to the holidays: Forgotten Games—a compendium of incredible games played by migrant children in camps all over the world, now rescued for all to enjoy. Written by professional clown Ash Perrin, this is the book of all books to get kids off screens and back into a world of play. Finally, our Encyclopedia of Remarkable Animals will enthrall all ages with creatures from the past and present that only go to remind us how amazing the saga we all swim in truly is: the story of Life on Earth. Christopher Lloyd, CEO and Founder, What on Earth!

CONTENTS NEW TITLES Genius Inventions from Ancient China �� 4 Awesome FACTopia! �� 6 FACTopia! �� 8 The Curious Kid’s Book of Lists ��10 First Big Book of What ��12 JOKEopedia ��14 Forgotten Games ��16 Encyclopedia of Remarkable Animals ��18 Timeline Encyclopedia of Big History ��20 China in 100 Objects �� 22 China in 100 Places ��24 BACKLIST REFERENCE Kids’ Encyclopedia ��26 Encyclopedia Infographica �� 27 FACTopia! Series: FACTopia! ��28 Gross FACTopia! • Animal FACTopia! ��29 History FACTopia! • Science FACTopia! ��30 Secret FACTopia! • Epic FACTopia! ��31 Cute FACTopia! �� 32 The Palace of Facts ��33 How to Do (Almost) Everything ��34 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime ��35 First Big Book of Why ��36 First Big Book of How �� 37 SCIENCE & NATURE Where in the World are You? ��38 How to Chat Chicken ��39 Open Wide! ��39 Evolution �� 40 Humanimal ��41 We Are All Animals ��41 Nose Knows ��42 The Good Germ Hotel ��42 It’s Up to Us ��43 Explorer Dinosaurs! ��43 Earth Is Big �� 44 The Greatest Stuff on Earth �� 44

Antarctica ��45 Galápagos Islands ��45 Amazing World Series: Amazing Animals • Amazing Rivers ��46 Amazing Treasures • Amazing Islands ��47 How to Teach Grown-ups About Climate Change ��48 Space Maps ��49 HISTORY America As It Happened ��50 The Texas Chronicles • The Massachusetts Chronicles �� 52 The Illinois Chronicles ��53 Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature ��54 Absolutely Everything! Revised and Expanded ��55 Music ��55 Timeline Wallbook Series: The Wallbook Timeline Collection • The Big History Timeline Wallbook ��56 The Science Timeline Wallbook • The Nature Timeline Wallbook �� 57 LANGUAGE & CULTURE Solstice ��58 This Book Is Too Quiet! ��58 Human Kindness ��59 NOVELTY & ACTIVITY BOOKS Marvelous Magic Lens Series: Marvelous Animal Homes ��60 Marvelous Body • Marvelous Machines ��61 Timeline Stickerbook and Posterbook Series: The Shakespeare Timeline Stickerbook • The Science Timeline Stickerbook ��62 The Big History Timeline Stickerbook • The Big History Timeline Posterbook ��63 BOARD BOOKS My Very First Encyclopedia ��64 ZOOM Series: ZOOM Farm Adventure • ZOOM Dinosaur Adventure ��66 ZOOM Space Adventure • ZOOM Ocean Adventure �� 67 WHAT ON EARTH! MAGAZINE �� 68

ISBN 978-1-80466-211-3

JANUARY

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Genius Inventions from Ancient China

Fireworks, paper, kites, compasses, and other extraordinary objects Susan Hayes, Illustrated by Terri Po and Mal Fisher Introduced by Christopher Lloyd, Foreword by Dr. Yijie Zhuang January 5th, 2027 • $27.00 • Hardcover • 192 pp 8–12 • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804662113

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Discover the cutting-edge inventions of an ancient world! Paper, playing cards, compasses, fireworks, silk, tea, gunpowder, and more: their stories start in China. In this book, you’ll journey alongside the treasure ships that sailed the high seas with precious cargo of porcelain and silk. You’ll marvel at the suspension bridges that stretched across deep river gorges. And you’ll find out how ancient Chinese scientists made accurate moving models of the skies. Created in collaboration with a host of experts, who are interviewed in each chapter, this stunningly illustrated book celebrates the awe-inspiring ingenuity of ancient China, which has transformed the world as we know it. JNF025030 / History / Asia, JNF051120 / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made, JNF051170 / Science & Nature / Discoveries 4

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Features more than 40 incredible inventions from well-known creations to those that are lesser-known, such as the magic mirror and the seismometer.

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Spans thousands of years of history, from Neolithic times through to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).

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Created in collaboration with several expert Chinese consultants, who are interviewed at the end of each chapter.

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Perfect for inquisitive young minds and those with an interest in STEAM subjects and how things work.

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Brings the forgotten stories of Ancient Chinese inventions back into the minds of a modern audience, helping to establish Ancient China as one of the most influential ancient civilizations of all time.

AUTHORS

ILLUSTRATORS

Christopher Lloyd was Technology Editor with The Sunday Times before becoming a bestselling author. Together, his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. He is based in Tonbridge, UK. Susan Hayes is a writer who has both won and been shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Award and The Week Junior Book Awards. She lives in East Sussex, UK.

Terri Po is originally from Hong Kong and now lives and works from the Scottish Highlands. Her work was highly commended by the Faber Academy Prize. Mal Fisher is an experienced illustrator based in Sheffield, UK, with two decades of design experience spanning graphic, web, and packaging work. 5

ISBN 978-1-80466-255-7

MARCH

9 781804 662557

Awesome FACTopia!

Follow the trail of 400 super-cool facts Kate Hale, Illustrated by Andy Smith March 2nd, 2027 • $14.99 • Hardcover • 208 pp 8–12 • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781804662557 • Lexile IG990L

NEW TITLES

A world of 400 mind-blowing facts, all connected in surprising and hilarious ways! Did you know that scientists can tell how old a whale is from its earwax? Or that sharks existed before trees? Welcome to FACTopia!, a world of perfectly amazing facts—all verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information; hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways, and discover extraordinary facts about fungus, dreams, dogs, tyrannosaurs, planets, diamonds, bumblebees, robots, jellyfish, Egyptian mummies, and more! You can stick to the trail or follow the detours and jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of FACTopia! Where will your curiosity take you?

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Part of the FACTopia! series, which has sold over 540,000 copies to date.

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All of the facts are connected in fun and surprising ways, making quirky connections between topics as varied as history, geography, science, nature, and more.

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

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Features more than 300 fabulously witty color illustrations and photographs.

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Fun to dive into, even for the most reluctant readers.

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Originally published in hardback as Return to FACTopia! Discover more FACTopia! titles on p.28–32

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ILLUSTRATOR

Kate Hale is a writer, editor, and professional fun fact finder. A former executive editor for National Geographic Kids’ Books, she’s edited or written about everything from dog communication to inspiring scientists to wacky roadside attractions. Kate lives in Portland, Oregon.

Andy Smith is an award-winning illustrator who studied illustration at the Royal College of Art, London. His work combines illustration and typography to create humor and energy, executed with a handmade feel. He lives in Hastings, East Sussex, UK. 7

ISBN 978-1-80466-257-1

MARCH

9 781804 662571

FACTopia!

Follow the trail of 400 facts

Kate Hale, Illustrated by Andy Smith

NEW TITLES

March 2nd, 2027 • $10.99 • Paperback • 208 pp 8–12 • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781804662571 • Lexile IG1020L

The original, bestselling FACTopia!, now in paperback! Did you know that a squid has a brain shaped like a doughnut? Or that some butterflies drink turtle tears? Welcome to FACTopia!, a world of perfectly amazing facts, all verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information. Hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways, and discover extraordinary facts about space, dinosaurs, spiders, crocodiles, sharks, Ancient Rome, pharaohs, and more. But there’s not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you!

JNF003000 / Animals / General, JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General 8

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The FACTopia! series has sold over 540,000 copies globally.

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All of the facts are connected in hilarious and unexpected ways, making quirky connections between facts related to science, art, geography, engineering, literature, history, and more.

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

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Includes over 300 color illustrations.

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Fun to dive into, even for the most reluctant readers.

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ISBN 978-1-80466-186-4

MAY

The Curious Kid’s Book of Lists

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150 lists you can’t resist Andrew Pettie, Illustrated by Andrés Lozano May 4th, 2027 • $12.99 • Paperback with flaps • 256 pp 8–12 • 8.5 x 5.3 in • 9781804661864

NEW TITLES

The world’s most astonishing, hilarious, and compelling lists, in a pocket-sized book. The Curious Kid’s Book of Lists collects together the most fascinating and wow-worthy facts about our universe and organizes them into deliciously bite-sized lists. You can discover the 10 largest dinosaurs to have walked the Earth, how five of the biggest stars in the universe measure up to the Sun, the eight smelliest things on the planet, ten of the smartest breeds of dog, and the biggest, and smallest, machines ever made. This book will keep you hooked from start to finish and leave no stone (or space rock) unturned in the quest for the world’s best facts, organized and ranked into perfect lists. Take it with you anywhere and amaze your parents, friends, or relatives with mind-blowing facts! JNF025000 / History / General, JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General, JNF003000 / Animals / General 10

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Packed with 150 lists, perfect for kids who love comparing things, playing “Would you rather…?”, and ranking information.

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Pocket-sized format is ideal for reading on the go.

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Offers the nostalgia of books such as Schott’s Miscellany combined with the fact-packed excitement of Interesting Facts for Curious Minds.

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The Curious Kid’s Book of Lists is a paperback edition of Listified (ISBN 9781912920754), which has sold more than 73,000 copies globally.

AUTHOR

ILLUSTRATOR

Andrew Pettie is the brainy editor-inchief of What on Earth! Magazine. He is a writer, editor, and journalist who has contributed to The Times, The Sunday Times, and the Daily Telegraph, where he was Head of Culture. He studied at St. Peter’s College, Oxford University. He lives in Brighton, UK.

Andrés Lozano is an illustrator who has worked for international clients such as the New York Times, Google, and Virgin Atlantic. His work has featured in exhibitions in Beirut, Los Angeles, New York, London, and Madrid. He has also co-authored several picture books, now translated into more than 10 languages.

ISBN 978-1-80466-209-0

JUNE

52900

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First Big Book of What

The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know what’s what! Sally Symes and Stephanie Warren Drimmer, Illustrated by Kate Slater June 1st, 2027 • $29.00 • Hardcover • 256 pp 4–8 • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804662090

A beautifully illustrated compendium of questions and answers from the creators of the bestselling First Big Book of Why.

NEW TITLES

What makes farts so smelly? What is the fastest animal on Earth? What are stars made of? What is so good about vegetables? Packed with 100 pressing questions about the world around us, First Big Book of What provides answers for every curious child (and their grown-ups). Discover astonishing facts, puzzle over playful “what if” scenarios, and enjoy spectacular photographs and illustrations that bring science to life. This joyful book is the ultimate companion for curious kids who need to know what’s what. JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias, JNF021050 / Games & Activities / Questions & Answers, JNF051120 / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made 12

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Created by the author-and-illustrator team behind the bestselling First Big Book of Why, which has sold over 200,000 copies globally.

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Every answer has been thoroughly fact-checked and reviewed by subject experts, who are profiled in the book.

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Supports STEAM learning by encouraging children to question what is happening in the world around them.

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Each chapter contains a fun, hypothetical question starting “What if…”, which sparks imagination, such as “What if… an astronaut fell into a black hole?” or “What if… T. rex was still alive?”

AUTHOR

Also available on p.36–37

ILLUSTRATOR

Sally Symes is the author of First Big Book of Why, First Big Book of How, and My Very First Encyclopedia. She works from a shed in Sussex, UK, accompanied by her grumpy cat. Stephanie Warren Drimmer is the author of more than 30 nonfiction children’s books. She lives outside of Seattle, Washington.

Kate Slater studied illustration at Kingston University, UK. She is the illustrator of First Big Book of Why and First Big Book of How. Alongside work for publishing, editorial, and advertising, she has created several large-scale installations and window displays.

Jacket not final ISBN 978-1-80466-234-2

AUGUST

9 781804 662342

JOKEopedia

An A–Z encyclopedia of 500 jokes from Armpits to Zombies (and everything in between) Edited by Andrew Pettie, Illustrated by Andy Smith August 3rd, 2027 • $19.99 • Hardcover • 144 pp 8–12 • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804662342

NEW TITLES

What starts with Armpits, ends with Zombies, and has 500 hilarious jokes in between? This book! Meet the encyclopedia that doesn’t take itself too seriously. JOKEopedia is packed with 500 of the best-ever jokes, organized into funny and surprising A–Z categories—from Astronauts to Zebras, via Dinosaurs, Elephants, and Underpants. Follow alphabetically or flip, skip, and jump through the book however you choose. Along the way, you’ll discover all the jokes you need to make your friends and family laugh out loud! Every page is brought to life by Andy Smith’s hilarious illustrations. And sprinkled throughout are funny facts and interesting tidbits about the history of comedy, the science of laughter, and more—so you can learn something along the way, too. JNF028020 / Humor / Jokes & Riddles, JNF028000 / Humor / General, JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias 14

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A beautiful big hardcover that brings a unique, luxury feel to the joke book market.

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A playful twist on the encyclopedia format, with A–Z categories and fun facts woven throughout.

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Features 500 hilarious jokes, from playful puns to silly knock-knocks, ridiculous riddles, and more.

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Packed with 300 vibrant and hilarious illustrations by Andy Smith, who illustrates the bestselling FACTopia! series (sold 540,000 copies worldwide), as well as a regular jokes feature for What on Earth! Magazine.

AUTHOR

Also available on p.33

ILLUSTRATOR

Andrew Pettie is the brainy editorin-chief of What on Earth! Magazine. He is a writer, editor, and journalist who has contributed to The Times, The Sunday Times, and the Daily Telegraph, where he was Head of Culture. He studied at St. Peter’s College, Oxford University. He lives in Brighton, UK.

Jacket not final ISBN 978-1-80466-169-7

SEPTEMBER

Forgotten Games

9 781804 661697

100 ways to play from around the world Ash Perrin, Illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett September 7th, 2027 • $27.00 • Hardcover • 256 pp 8–12 • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804661697

NEW TITLES

An exuberant and lavishly illustrated compendium of 100 games. Open this book and enter a world of play! Ash Perrin is the leader of a charity called The Flying Seagull Project, a team of magicians, performers, and playmakers who have traveled all over the world to meet more than half a million kids in orphanages, refugee camps, and hospitals—and play games. He realized that some of the games his troupe were playing from other places were too much fun not to share. And because many of them have never been written down, they are in danger of being lost altogether! So he is sharing them here. There are fast games, slow games, run-hide-jump-and-fly games, sneaky games, cheeky games, wild, weird, and wonderful games, smart games, art games, and blindfolded quiet games. Every game tells a story and features high-energy illustration and step-by-step instructions. JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias, JNF021000 / Games & Activities / General, JNF054000 / Sports & Recreation / General 16

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This is a book that speaks to the profound need to find a way for today’s kids to regain the joy of real-life interactions and play, which is at the heart of the work being done by The Flying Seagull Project across the world.

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A highly promotable author, Ash Perrin is in great demand as an inspirational speaker at conferences such as TEDx to talk about the power of play, and has also worked with thousands of children across the world as part of his charity work with The Flying Seagull Project.

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The book is lavishly illustrated with 100 specially commissioned artworks and step-by-step diagrams of how to play.

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Ash Perrin is a professional clown and describes himself as a childhood conservationist. He was born with majority deafness. After a successful operation, he used music, play, and creativity to catch up with his peers. He wants every child facing any obstacle to be guided to opening the doorways of their future. He founded The Flying Seagull Project in 2008. He is based in Athens, Greece.

Daniel Gray-Barnett is an award-winning illustrator and author based in the Huon Valley, Lutruwita/Tasmania. Daniel is autistic and a passionate advocate for neurodivergent creatives, LGBTQIA+ rights, children’s literacy, and the power of storytelling.

Jacket not final ISBN 978-1-80466-173-4

OCTOBER

Encyclopedia of Remarkable Animals

9 781804 661734

300 animals that changed the world Ben Hoare, Illustrated by Good Wives & Warriors October 5th, 2027 • $30.00 • Hardcover • 320 pp 8–12 • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804661734

NEW TITLES

Meet the animals that have changed our planet, from the fearsome T. rex to the tiny tardigrade. Which animals have had the biggest impact on our planet—and where do humans fit in? With award-winning author Ben Hoare as your guide, meet the creatures that have changed our world. Discover why sharks have dominated the oceans as one of nature’s greatest survivors, or how worms enrich our living planet by nourishing the earth; learn how T. rex forced its prey to evolve new defenses; and find out how far the natural and human worlds depend on the honey bee. From mega-predators through creepy crawlies to the cats and dogs that curl up beside us, this eye-opening book reveals the fascinating hidden connections that underpin all life on Earth. JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias, JNF003000 / Animals / General, JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General 18

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Written by Ben Hoare, author of internationally bestselling and award-nominated books including An Anthology of Intriguing Animals and Shapes of Nature. His books have sold more than 570,000 copies globally.

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Every one of the 300 animals featured in the book is depicted in stunning, hand-painted illustrations by Good Wives & Warriors. The book also includes photography, diagrams, and infographics.

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This is an animal encyclopedia like no other: it offers compelling potted biographies of the featured animals, which reveal how even the most unlikely creatures have had a massive impact on the world we live in.

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Ben Hoare is a science writer and editor, and the author of the hugely successful An Anthology of Intriguing Animals and the award-winning Secrets of Bees, winner of the UK’s Wainwright Prize for Children’s Nonfiction 2025. He is passionate about nature and sharing his knowledge of the natural world. He lives in Somerset, UK.

Good Wives & Warriors, also known as Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell, are an internationally renowned illustrator duo, who started working together after graduating from The Glasgow School of Art. They divide their time between designing large-scale installations and undertaking design commissions for companies in the UK and abroad. 19

Jacket not final ISBN 978-1-80466-246-5

OCTOBER

Timeline Encyclopedia of Big History

9 781804 662465

A journey through every major event in history: from the Big Bang to the present day, complete with a 6-foot timeline! Christopher Lloyd, Illustrated by Andy Forshaw October 5th, 2027 • $30.00 • Hardcover • 320 pp 8–12 • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804662465

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A completely new kind of interactive encyclopedia, complete with a fold-out timeline. Embark on a journey through every major event in the history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present day, with this magnificent timeline encyclopedia! This lavishly illustrated book is divided into easy-tograsp chapters, such as Origins of the Universe, Rise of the Dinosaurs, and the Industrial Revolution. Each chapter features an introduction that weaves together the story of that time period, highlighting “keyword” events, objects, creatures, and people that are each explored in the pages and can be pinpointed on the timeline. Together the book and timeline combine to provide a uniquely powerful narrative that shows how history fits together. JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias, JNF025000 / History / General, JNF038000 / Places / General 20

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Features a magnificent and durable fold-out timeline, which gives a “big picture” sense of history, and reveals what was happening in the different parts of the world at the same moment.

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Features both natural history and human history, spanning the whole history of the universe.

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Perfect for visual learners.

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A new format for the groundbreaking “Wallbooks,” the fold-out timelines of history (see p.56–57). The Big History Timeline Wallbook has sold 40,000 copies worldwide.

ILLUSTRATOR

AUTHOR Christopher Lloyd was Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London before becoming a bestselling author. He is the editor of the What on Earth! Kids’ Encyclopedia and the author of Absolutely Everything! Together, his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. He lives in Tonbridge, UK.

Andy Forshaw graduated with a BA in Graphic Design from London’s Central St Martins, before working as a freelance illustrator for clients including Nike, EMI, and the Guardian. He is the illustrator of the bestselling What on Earth Happened? and all the Wallbook titles. He is the Art Director at What on Earth! and lives in London, UK. 21

ISBN 978-1-80466-250-2

NOVEMBER

9 781804 662502

China in 100 Objects

A million years of Chinese history told through remarkable treasures Christopher Lloyd, Illustrated by Studio MUTI November 2nd, 2027 • $30.00 • Hardcover • 104 pp 8–12 • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804662502

NEW TITLES

A stunningly illustrated book featuring China’s most astonishing objects— which comes complete with a fold-out timeline. Objects can speak louder than words, and the fossilized skulls, bug-eyed bronze masks, celestial rhinoceroses, heroic horses, and football-kicking emperors in this book have some of the funniest, strangest, and most amazing tales to tell. With the turning of every page, the evolution of Chinese art, culture, and technology unfolds itself over more than 100 beautifully illustrated pages. And it comes with a pull-out, 6-foot illustrated timeline that charts all of the objects from the very earliest to the most recent. JNF025000 / History / General, JNF025030 / History / Asia, JNF038020 / Places / Asia

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Accompanied by a pull-out, 6-foot illustrated timeline of the 100+ objects in the book.

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Packed with fun facts and bursting with stunning, specially commissioned illustrations, it brings Chinese history and culture to life as children have never seen it before.

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Produced in association with the Encyclopedia of China Publishing House and checked by a team of Chinese history experts.

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Companion volume to China in 100 Places.

ILLUSTRATOR

AUTHOR

MUTI is an award-winning creative studio founded in 2011, based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa.

Christopher Lloyd was Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London before becoming a bestselling author. He is the editor of the What on Earth! Kids’ Encyclopedia and the author of Absolutely Everything! Together, his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. He lives in Tonbridge, UK.

ISBN 978-1-80466-252-6

NOVEMBER

9 781804 662526

China in 100 Places

A million years of Chinese history told through remarkable sites Christopher Lloyd, Illustrated by Studio MUTI November 2nd, 2027 • $30.00 • Hardcover • 104 pp 8–12 • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804662526

NEW TITLES

A book that features lost cities, ancient tombs, awesome palaces, and other incredible sites, which comes complete with a fold-out timeline. Journey through time and space with this tour of Chinese history’s 100 mustsee sites, all recreated with meticulously researched illustrations. Meet the earliest humans, discover how people lived and farmed, witness how the Great Wall of China was first built, and marvel at the construction of palaces fit for emperors. And the book comes with a pull-out, 6-foot illustrated timeline with all the sites mapped out.

JNF025000 / History / General, JNF025030 / History / Asia, JNF038020 / Places / Asia

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More than 100 specially commissioned illustrations that breathe life into these places and allow them to tell their fascinating tales.

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Accompanied by a pull-out, 6-foot illustrated timeline of the 100+ places in the book.

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Produced in association with the Encyclopedia of China Publishing House and checked by a team of Chinese history experts.

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Companion volume to China in 100 Objects.

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MUTI is an award-winning creative studio founded in 2011, based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa.

Kids’ Encyclopedia

What we know & what we don’t Edited by Christopher Lloyd A dazzling compendium of knowledge, developed in collaboration with Encyclopaedia Britannica. SEP 2025 • US $34.99 / CAN $47.50 • HC • 8–12 424 pp • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804661505 • Lexile 1020L JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

“Broad in scope and enticing throughout.” Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 978-1-80466-150-5

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9 781804 661505

“A standout resource for curious middle grade readers.” School Library Journal (starred review) “The book of the curious child’s dreams.” Youth Services Book Review

Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s September Hot Off the Press List 2025

Over 600,000 copies sold!

ISBN 978-1-80466-150-5

REFERENCE

9 781804 661505

Encyclopedia Infographica

1,000s of facts & figures... revealed in pictures Valentina D’Efilippo, Andrew Pettie, and Conrad Quilty-Harper A groundbreaking encyclopedia, where the pictures do the talking! OCT 2023 • US $32.00 / CAN $42.99 • HC 10–14 • 336 pp • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781913750466 eBook: 9781804660966 • Lexile IG1040L JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

ISBN 978-1-913750-46-6

9 781913 750466

“This encyclopedia is phenomenal! It is packed with information about Earth, space, animals, the human body, technology, and so much more.” Youth Services Book Review “Offers an exhilarating visual and effective way to understand the world around us.” Midwest Book Review

Selected for Reading Rockets’ Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Over 105,000 copies sold!

FACTopia! FACTopia! Kate Hale • Andy Smith MAY 2021 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 HC • 8–12 • 208 pp • 6 x 8.1 in 9781912920716 • Lexile IG1020L

Series has sold over 540,000 copies

JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

“The trail of interconnected facts is a small piece of genius.” GeekDad “Free association rules in this gathering of hundreds of facts about science, technology, and the natural world.” Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 978-1-912920-71-6

REFERENCE

9 781912 920716

Follow the trail of 400 facts that are each connected in weird and wonderful ways.

Gross FACTopia! Paige Towler • Andy Smith SEP 2022 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC 8–12 • 208 pp • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781913750688 eBook: 9781804660379 • Lexile IG1080L JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF021050 / Games & Activities / Questions & Answers Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring into a New You

ISBN 978-1-913750-68-8

9 781913 750688

Animal FACTopia! Julie Beer • Andy Smith APR 2023 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC 8–12 • 208 pp • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781913750732 eBook: 9781804660799 • Lexile IG1100L JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

“Nonfiction series that belongs on your bookshelves! Your readers will love it.” Imagination Soup Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s April Hot Off the Press List 2023

ISBN 978-1-913750-73-2

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FACTopia! History FACTopia!

Paige Towler • Andy Smith OCT 2023 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC 8–12 • 208 pp • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781804660416 eBook: 9781804660942 • Lexile IG1200L JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF025000 / History / General JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural

“Towler and Smith team up to provide middlegrade readers with another quirky, fun, and fascinating trivia romp through history.” Children’s Literature-CLCD Selected for Reading Rockets’ Holiday Gift Guide 2023

ISBN 978-1-80466-041-6

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Science FACTopia! Rose Davidson • Andy Smith MAR 2024 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC 8–12 • 208 pp • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781804660256 Lexile IG1050L

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JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF061000 / Technology / General

“[My students and I] laughed, we marveled, we were entertained.” NetGalley (5-star review) “Concise nuggets of information on a given topic, aimed at young knowledge-hungry readers.” GeekDad Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s March Hot Off the Press List 2024 ISBN 978-1-80466-025-6

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Follow the trail of 400 facts that are each connected in weird and wonderful ways.

Secret FACTopia!

Paige Towler • Andy Smith AUG 2024 • US $15.99 / CAN $20.99 • HC 8–12 • 208 pp • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781804661086 Lexile IG1210L JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051170 / Science & Nature / Discoveries JNF068000 / Spies & Spying

“It is like the National Geographic Weird But True books if James Joyce (Ulysses) had written them in his stream-of-consciousness style.” YA Books Central Selected for Reading Rockets’ Summer Reading Guide 2024

ISBN 978-1-80466-108-6

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Epic FACTopia! Rose Davidson • Andy Smith MAY 2025 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC 8–12 • 208 pp • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781804661383 Lexile IG1220L JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF028000 / Humor / General

“A rollicking journey that delves into the most peculiar and fascinating moments of human history.” Youth Services Book Review Scan here to see the animated trailer!

USD $14.99

ISBN 978-1-80466-138-3

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FACTopia! Cute FACTopia! Kate Olesin • Andy Smith A heartwarming adventure through 200 adorable facts, in an irresistible pocket-sized book. MAY 2026 • US $12.99 / CAN $17.99 • HC 8–12 • 144 pp • 7.3 x 5.1 in • 9781804661840 Lexile IG880L JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General

ISBN 978-1-80466-184-0

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The Palace of Facts Kate Olesin • Andy Smith Travel through a magnificent palace where the world’s most mind-bending facts are on display! AUG 2026 • US $30.00 / CAN $41.99 • HC

8–12 • 96 pp • 14.5 x 10.6 in 9781804661710 • Lexile IG970L

JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF025000 / History / General Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s August Hot Off the Press List 2026

ISBN 978-1-80466-171-0

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How to Do (Almost) Everything

100 skills for curious kids: how to make slime, grow a sunflower, write a secret message on a piece of toast, and more… Becky Baines • Laurie Avon An encyclopedia of expertise, showing how to do everything from making paper airplanes to solving riddles. SEP 2026 • US $30.00 / CAN $41.99 • HC • 8–12 320 pp • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804661758 • Lexile IG910L JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias JNF021000 / Games & Activities / General JNF015000 / Crafts & Hobbies JNF054000 / Sports & Recreation / General ISBN 978-1-80466-175-8

Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s September Hot Off the Press List 2026

NEW TITLES

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5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime

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

Sally Symes, Rachel Valentine, Jackie McCann, and Jen Arena Go on a journey of wonder and learning in the 5 minutes before bedtime with this collection of true stories about nighttime. OCT 2020 • US $16.99 / CAN $22.99 • HC 4–8 • 192 pp • 7.8 x 10.5 in • 9781912920655 Audiobook: 9781913750008 • Lexile 900L JNF067000 / Bedtime & Dreams JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF025000 / History / General ISBN 978-1-912920-65-5

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Audiobook narrated by Joanna Lumley

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

First Big Book of Why

The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY! Sally Symes and Stephanie Warren Drimmer • Kate Slater The definitive question-and-answer book, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know. OCT 2021 • US $27.00 / CAN $33.75 • HC 4–8 • 272 pp • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781913750428 Lexile 870L JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF051130 / Technology / Machinery & Tools

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

ISBN 978-1-913750-42-8

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Selected for Reading Rockets’ Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring into a New You

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Over 200,000 copies sold

First Big Book of How

The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know HOW! Sally Symes • Kate Slater A compendious and stunningly illustrated fact-filled book for kids who have endless questions about how the world works, from how keys open locks to how jellyfish sting! OCT 2024 • US $25.00 / CAN $33.75 • HC 5–8 • 256 pp • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781804661192 Lexile IG970L JNF051120 / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF021050 / Games & Activities / Questions & Answers ISBN 978-1-80466-119-2

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Finalist, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, 2024: Juvenile Nonfiction (Children’s)

“Rewarding childhood curiosity, First Big Book of How makes scientific inquiry fun, explaining diverse topics with an engaging visual style.” Foreword Reviews “Curious kids will enjoy the eye-catching visuals while soaking up their newfound knowledge.” Booklist “The facts feel like thrilling wisdom passed between friends on the playground… [a] well-researched, visually impressive informational treat.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Where in the World are You? Marie G. Rohde

A colorful, joyful, and playful exploration of our world and our place within it. SEP 2022 • US $17.99 / CAN $24.50 • HC 5–7 • 48 pp • 9.4 x 11 in • 9781913750763 eBook: 9781804660393 • Lexile AD470L JNF000000 / General JNF038000 / People & Places / General

“The real power of this engaging read-aloud lies in stimulating a child’s wonder and awe at the ever-expanding universe that surrounds us.” The Horn Book ISBN 978-1-913750-76-3

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SCIENCE & NATURE

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How to Chat Chicken

Gossip gorilla, babble bee, gab gecko, and talk in 66 other animal languages Dr. Nick Crumpton • Adrienne Barman It’s time to talk on the wild side! Learn how to chat chickens, gossip with gorillas, mumble with meerkats, warble with whales, and much more. OCT 2023 • US $15.99 / CAN $21.50 • HC 7–11 • 128 pp • 6 x 8.1 in • 9781804660430 eBook: 9781804660980 • Lexile 820L JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology “Highly recommended.” Imagination Soup

ISBN 978-1-80466-043-0

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Winner of a Silver Medal in California Reading Association’s 2023 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards Selected for Reading Rockets’ Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Selected for CBC’s Summer 2024: Imagination Celebration

Open Wide!

Jaw-dropping mouths of the animal world Dr. Letizia Diamante • Ed J. Brown Join scientist Dr. Letizia Diamante to chomp your way through pages of facts about the most astonishing mouths, sharpest teeth, stretchiest cheeks, and stickiest tongues in the animal kingdom. SEP 2024 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.99 • HC 7–11 • 64 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781804661369 Lexile IG1000L JNF051030 / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology JNF051050 / Science & Nature / Biology JNF003000 / Animals / General

ISBN 978-1-80466-136-9

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“A lip-smacking taste of animal anatomy.”

YAtoBooks Scan here see theCentral animated book trailer! “Natural science at its most delicious, meaty, and digestible.” Booklist

Evolution

Dr. Sarah Darwin and Dr. Eva-Maria Sadowski • Olga Baumert Discover the story of life on Earth and how it came to be with Charles Darwin’s great-great-granddaughter Sarah Darwin and with Eva-Maria Sadowski. OCT 2023 • US $24.99 / CAN $33.75 • HC 8–12 • 64 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781912920549 eBook: 9781804661000 • Lexile IG1000L JNF037050 / Science & Nature / Fossils JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology JNF037030 / Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants

ISBN 978-1-912920-54-9

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SCIENCE & NATURE

Selected for the National Science Teachers Association and the Children’s Book Council’s Outstanding Science 2024 List

“An engaging and informative book that effectively introduces the concept of evolution to readers of all ages.” YA Books Central “A triumph! Vibrant, thrilling, and scholarly.” Charles Foster, author of Cry of the Wild

Humanimal

Incredible ways animals are just like us! Christopher Lloyd • Mark Ruffle A fascinating book uncovering the curious connections between humans and other animals. NOV 2019 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC • 7–11 • 48 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781912920013 • Lexile 1070L

ISBN 978-1-912920-01-3

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JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology JNF003000 / Animals / General

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

We Are All Animals

Discover what YOU have in common with a cat, a bat, a jellyfish, and 150 other animals! Christopher Lloyd • Mark Ruffle A vibrant celebration of all animal bodies, uncovering incredible similarities in the anatomy of humans and other animals. APR 2025 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC 7–11 • 48 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781804661468 JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology JNF003000 / Animals / General

“Budding zoologists will delight in this picture book.” Foreword Reviews Selected for Reading Rockets’ Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Nose Knows

Wild ways animals smell the world Emmanuelle Figueras • Claire de Gastold Lift the flaps to reveal the hidden side of our world only perceptible through smell. OCT 2019 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.95 • HC 7–11 • 38 pp • 9.6 x 13 in • 9781912920075 JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF013060 / Concepts / Senses & Sensation

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

Publishers Weekly

ISBN 978-1-912920-07-5

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The Good Germ Hotel SCIENCE & NATURE

Meet your body’s marvelous microbes Kim Sung-hwa and Kwon Su-jin • Kim Ryung-eon In a post-COVID world, it might seem like germs are always bad. But here you will meet the important ones that keep you healthy! MAR 2021 • US $17.99 / CAN $24.50 HC • 6–9 • 48 pp • 8.3 x 10.4 in 9781913750169 • Lexile 840L

ISBN 978-1-913750-16-9

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JNF051030 / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology JNF024020 / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries JNF051050 / Science & Nature / Biology

“A welcome, kid-friendly addition to the growing selection of popular science on the microbiome.” Kirkus Reviews Selected for School Library Journal’s Summer Reading List 2021: Weird Science

It’s Up to Us

Building a brighter future for Nature, People, & Planet

Christopher Lloyd • Multiple illustrators A manifesto calling on people young and old to help restore the harmony of Nature, People, and Planet. Featuring a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales (now King Charles III). FEB 2022 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.99 • HC 7–10 • 64 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781913750565 Lexile 1020L JNF037020 / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection JNF065000 / Recycling & Green Living

ISBN 978-1-913750-56-5

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Honored title in The 2023 Green Earth Book Award: Picture Books

“A beautiful book.” School Library Journal “Using styles ranging from realistic, geometric, and whimsical to folk-art, comic book, and surreal, 33 artists from around the world (many of whom will be new to American viewers) depict both the beauty of Earth and its need for help.” Booklist

Explorer Dinosaurs! Nick Forshaw • Andy Forshaw Unfold an epic 6-foot-long timeline featuring more than 100 dinosaurs from their first appearance about 230 million years ago to their living descendants, the birds, today. APR 2018 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.95 • HC 7–11 • 46 pp • 9.4 x 9.4 in • 9780995577053 JNF003050 / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures ISBN 978-0-9955770-5-3

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Earth Is Big

A book of comparisons Steve Tomecek • Marcos Farina Find out how unique planet Earth really is in this eye-catching book of comparisons. SEP 2021 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC 7–11 • 48 pp • 10.1 x 12.6 in • 9781912920341 Lexile 1010L JNF051180 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Geography JNF051040 / Science & Nature / Astronomy JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology

ISBN 978-1-912920-34-1

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“Concrete examples and colorful, stylish (and stylized) illustrations… This book would appeal to readers who love almanacs and Guinness World Records-type compendiums!” Youth Services Book Review

The Greatest Stuff on Earth

SCIENCE & NATURE

The amazing science of sunlight, smartphones, microphones, mushrooms, and everything in between Steve Tomecek • John Devolle Popcorn! Smartphones! Lightning! Germs! We are surrounded by all sorts of stuff. But what’s it made of, and how does it work? Find out inside this book, where the world’s most marvelous stuff takes center stage. MAR 2025 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC 8–12 • 128 pp • 7.2 x 9.8 in • 9781804661420 Lexile IG1060L USD $19.99

ISBN 978-1-80466-142-0

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“Begins with pithy overviews of such basics as atomic structure, elements, and electricity before recapping watershed events in our planet’s history... From there, it’s on to a history of technology, with... a handful of crucial inventions.” Kirkus Reviews 44

Antarctica

The melting continent Karen Romano Young • Angela Hsieh Explore a frozen continent full of incredible animals, places, people, and stories. APR 2022 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC 10–14 • 64 pp • 8.5 x 11 in • 9781913750534 Lexile 1220L JNF038090 / People & Places / Polar Regions JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF037020 / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

“Superior in style, liveliness, integrity, and format.” Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children’s and Young Adult Literature ISBN 978-1-913750-53-4

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Longlisted for The 2023 Green Earth Book Award: Children’s Nonfiction Selected for The Children’s Book Council’s Hot off the Press List: April 2022

Galápagos Islands

The world’s living laboratory Karen Romano Young • Amy Grimes Welcome to the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises, salt-snorting iguanas, diving penguins, and erupting volcanoes surround locals and visiting scientists who are leading the world to a sustainable future. JUN 2024 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.99 • HC 10–14 • 64 pp • 8.5 x 11 in • 9781804661154 Lexile 1180L JNF003270 / Animals / Endangered JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology JNF051100 / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems ISBN 978-1-80466-115-4

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“An in-depth investigation of one of the most naturally biodiverse places in the known world.” School Library Journal (starred review) “This book is a window into a fascinating world.” Youth Services Book Review Honored title in The 2025 Green Earth Book Award: Children’s Nonfiction

Amazing World Amazing Animals

100+ creatures that will boggle your mind Sabrina Weiss • Paul Daviz Record-breaking tongues, playful dolphins, sleepy koalas—animals come in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes and sizes. FEB 2022 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC 7–11 • 64 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781912920365 Lexile 1050L

ISBN 978-1-912920-36-5

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JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF051150 / Science & Nature / Zoology

“Every page is so attractive and colorful, you get to learn so much so quickly!” Luminous Libro

SCIENCE & NATURE

Amazing Rivers

100+ waterways that will boggle your mind Julie Vosburgh Agnone • Kerry Hyndman A fact-filled, colorful celebration of Earth’s waterways. Discover religious celebrations, stunning waterfalls, and weird wildlife. AUG 2021 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC 7–11 • 64 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781912920266 Lexile 1130L

ISBN 978-1-912920-26-6

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JNF051180 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Geography JNF037070 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.) JNF003000 / Animals / General

“An intriguing package for curious readers that both celebrates and informs.” Kirkus Reviews

Celebrate and explore Earth’s most remarkable natural and human-made phenomena.

Amazing Treasures

100+ objects and places that will boggle your mind David Long • MUTI Discover more than 100 of the world’s most extraordinary human-made and natural treasures, objects, and places. FEB 2021 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC 7–11 • 64 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781912920501 Lexile IG1090L

ISBN 978-1-912920-50-1

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

Amazing Islands

100+ places that will boggle your mind Sabrina Weiss • Kerry Hyndman A fact-filled, colorful celebration of island wildlife, history, and culture, with volcanoes, rainforests, Komodo dragons, and more! JUN 2020 • US $24.00 / CAN $32.50 • HC 7–11 • 64 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781912920167

ISBN 978-1-912920-16-7

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

How to Teach Grown-ups

About Climate Change The cutting-edge science of our changing planet

Patricia Daniels • Aaron Blecha Featuring a foreword by renowned climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann. MAR 2024 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • HC 8–12 • 112 pp • 6 x 8.5 in • 9781804660317 Lexile 860L JNF051040 / Science & Nature / Astronomy JNF051010 / Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science

ISBN 978-1-80466-031-7

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“There’s plenty of dire environmental fare for our kids. Why not give them something with all the facts that they actually want to read?” School Library Journal Winner of a Silver Medal in California Reading Association’s 2024 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s March Hot Off the Press List 2024

SCIENCE & NATURE

Longlisted for The 2025 Green Earth Book Award: Children’s Nonfiction

Space Maps

Your tour of the universe Lara Albanese • Tommaso Vidus Rosin Take a journey through space as you study the stars and constellations before venturing out into the solar system and beyond. SEP 2020 • US $30.00 / CAN $39.99 • HC 8–12 • 96 pp • 10.6 x 14.6 in • 9781912920563 JNF051040 / Science & Nature / Astronomy JNF051010 / Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science JNF057010 / Transportation / Aviation

ISBN 978-1-912920-56-3

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“Space Maps is a seriously cool oversized book with tons of information about the universe, planets, stars, our exploration, and more.” YA Books Central Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring into a New You

“Simply extraordinary, impressively original, profusely illustrated, and thoroughly kid friendly.” Midwest Book Review

“A compelling visual history that brings pivotal moments in American history to life.”

HISTORY

Children’s Literature (CLCD)

Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s March Hot Off the Press List 2026 ISBN 978-1-80466-167-3

America As It Happened

A moment-by-moment journey through time, from prehistory to the present day

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March 17th, 2026 • US $30.00 / CAN $40.00 • Hardcover 10–14 • 192 pp • 10 x 11 in • 9781804661673 • Lexile 1130L A unique guide to American history, featuring a timeline and newspaperstyle articles that make you feel as though you are watching history happen! Experience the events that shaped the United States from earliest times to present day, as if it were all breaking news! Newspaper-style features bring history to life—from articles reporting events as they unfold to obituaries of key figures, recipes, inventions, and even the debut of Mickey Mouse. A running timeline and special context boxes support readers’ understanding of how episodes in America’s past have influenced its present day and its future. Developed in collaboration with The Washington Post and with QR codes linking to Post podcasts and archival resources, this magnificent book is a powerful and compelling commemoration of the 250th birthday of the United States. JNF025170 / History / United States / General JNF043000 / Social Science / Politics & Government, JNF038100 / Places / United States 50

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Published in collaboration with The Washington Post, one of the leading newspapers in the United States.

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Offers a “You are there” quality to learning about history, as readers follow key historical events through exciting newspaper-style articles.

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Features a timeline that runs throughout.

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Includes multiple and diverse perspectives and highlights lesser-known stories alongside familiar touchstones.

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Highly visual pages are packed with photos, facts, and figures, along with illustrations, infographics, and maps.

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Coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

ABOUT THE WASHINGTON POST The Washington Post is an award-winning media company dedicated to publishing impactful and consequential news and riveting journalism. The Post’s trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis, and engaging opinions serve millions of readers, viewers, and listeners around the world.

The Texas Chronicles

The history of Texas from earliest times to the present day Mark Skipworth and Christopher Lloyd Published in association with the Bullock Texas State History Museum—includes a 6-foot fold-out timeline highlighting 100 key moments in Texas history. JUL 2019 • US $24.95 / CAN $33.99 • HC 9–12 • 42 pp • 8.5 x 11 in • 9781999802875 JNF025180 / History / United States / State & Local JNF038100 / People & Places / United States / General JNF052020 / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology

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“Beautifully designed… The writing brings the events to life.” Booklist

HISTORY

The Massachusetts Chronicles The history of Massachusetts from earliest times to the present day Mark Skipworth, Linda Coombs, and Christopher Lloyd Developed in partnership with Plymouth 400, featuring a photographic timeline and over 60 newspaper-style stories, each one written as if the event has just happened. SEP 2020 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.99 • HC 9–14 • 54 pp • 8.5 x 11 in • 9781999802806 JNF025180 / History / United States / State & Local JNF018040 / People & Places / United States / Native American ISBN 978-1-9998028-0-6

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“A teaching tool for what’s going on in our nation today.” Michele Pecoraro, Executive Director of Plymouth 400

The Illinois Chronicles

The story of the state of Illinois from its birth to the present day Mark Skipworth and Christopher Lloyd In celebration of its official Bicentennial year, take a trip through the incredible history of Illinois with this fascinating timeline book that brings to life 200 years of the state’s history. FEB 2018 • US $14.95 / CAN $19.95 • HC 9–12 • 42 pp • 8.5 x 11 in • 9780995577015 JNF038100 / People & Places / United States / General JNF025210 / History / United States / 20th Century ISBN 978-0-9955770-1-5

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“The learning opportunities may be used as launching points for future learning for years to come.” Illinois State Board of Education

Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature A biography in poems Caroline Brewer Caroline Brewer’s luminous poetry and collage illustrations bring to life the extraordinary journey of Black American abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman, capturing her leadership, spirituality, and deep connection with nature. SEP 2025 • US $18.99 / CAN $25.99 • HC 7–11 • 48 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781804661444 ISBN 978-1-80466-144-4

HISTORY

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“A picture book biography, beautifully told in rhythmic poetry… Highly recommended for all school and public libraries.” School Library Journal (starred review)

“Harriet’s story is told via wrenching, earthy poems... complemented by eyecatching collage illustrations.” Foreword Reviews

“Elegantly crafted biography... the unique collage art creates a riveting visual.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A soaring verse biography of the heroic abolitionist with superb collaged illustrations, ideal for sharing with children of 7+.” Guardian

“A tour de force among poetic biographies.” Booklist (starred review)

Selected as: 2026 ALA Notable Children’s Book 2026 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens 2026 NCTE Notable Children’s Poetry Book 2025 Foreword Indies Book of the Year finalist School Library Journal’s Best Poetry Books of 2025

Absolutely Everything! Revised and Expanded

A history of Earth, dinosaurs, rulers, robots, and other things too numerous to mention Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw The most remarkable true stories of all time and from around the world brought vividly to life— from the Big Bang right up to the present day. SEP 2023 • US $25.00 / CAN $33.75 • HC 10–14 • 416 pp • 7.2 x 9.8 in • 9781804660768 eBook: 9781804660829 Audiobook: 9781804661345 • Lexile 1020L JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural JNF025000 / History / General JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders ISBN 978-1-80466-076-8

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Audiobook narrated by James Macnaughton

“Youngsters will be completely captivated... It is simply a delight for readers eight to eighty.” Seattle Book Review Selected for Reading Rockets’ Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Music

A fold-out graphic history Nicholas O’Neill and Susan Hayes • Ruby Taylor NOV 2020 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC 10–14 • 22 pp • 9.8 x 11.6 in • 9781999967949 JNF036020 / Music / History JNF069000 / Diversity & Multicultural

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

ISBN 978-1-9999679-4-9

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Timeline Wallbooks The Wallbook Timeline Collection Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw Unfold the biggest moments in nature, science, and history with this amazing 3-book boxed set of visually stunning timelines of Earth’s story. OCT 2017 • US $54.95 / CAN $73.95 • HC • 7–11 78 pp/timeline • 10.6 x 14.2 in • 9780995577008 JNF025000 / History / General JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF061010 / Technology / Inventions

HISTORY

Created in association with ISBN 978-0-9955770-0-8

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The Big History Timeline Wallbook Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw Explore the world from the beginning of time until the present in this amazing, oversized timeline book that brings history to life! SEP 2017 • US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 • HC • 7–11 18 pp/timeline • 10.6 x 14.2 in • 9780993284724 JNF038000 / People & Places / General JNF025000 / History / General

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ISBN 978-0-9932847-2-4

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Unfold fascinating histories of our world with amazing, oversized books that each feature a fold-out timeline.

The Science Timeline Wallbook Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw Unfold the story of inventions—from the Stone Age to the present day! AUG 2017 • US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 • HC • 7–11 18 pp/timeline • 10.6 x 14.2 in • 9780993284755 JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF061000 / Technology / General

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

The Nature Timeline Wallbook Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw Unfold the story of nature—from the dawn of life to the present day! JUL 2017 • US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 • HC • 7–11 18 pp/timeline • 10.6 x 14.2 in • 9780993284731 JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF007090 / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science

ISBN 978-0-9932847-3-1

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Solstice Around the world on the longest, shortest day Jen Breach • 14 global artists

LANGUAGE & CULTURE

Explore the daily lives of children around the world on the June solstice. Featuring 14 countries, each portrayed by a local illustrator. MAY 2024 • US $21.99 / CAN $29.99 • HC 7–11 • 64 pp • 9.8 x 10.4 in • 9781913750787 Lexile 890L ISBN 978-1-913750-78-7

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JNF051000 / Science & Nature / General JNF038000 / People & Places / General JNF016000 / Curiosities & Wonders

“What is so incredibly cool is that [it] goes around the world [to see] how different parts of the country view and celebrate the solstice.” Liam, aged 12, in Kids Book Buzz

Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s May Hot Off the Press List 2024 Bookstagang Most Innovative Nonfiction Books of 2024 winner

Selected for the 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Books list by NCSS

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This Book Is Too Quiet! You add the noise... Cristina Cubells • Joana Casals Explore this stylish book and create your own sounds! From raindrops to fireworks, each scene invites readers to add their own sound effects, offering children a joyfully interactive reading experience. ISBN 978-1-804-66181-9

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Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s September Hot Off the Press List 2025

SEP 2025 • US $18.99 / CAN $25.99 • HC 4–7 • 32 pp • 11.8 x 9.3 in • 9781804661819 Lexile AD650L JUV009110 / Concepts / Sounds JUV020000 / Interactive Adventures JUV051000 / Imagination & Play

“A cacophony of sounds that invite interaction.” School Library Journal “This book takes readers on a journey of sound… For children ages 5–8 who are budding scientists.” Youth Services Book Review 58

Human Kindness

True stories of compassion and generosity that changed the world John Francis • Josy Bloggs Be inspired by incredible stories of kindness from around the world and throughout history. SEP 2022 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC 8–12 • 64 pp • 10.2 x 11 in • 9781912920327 eBook: 9781804660355 • Lexile 850L

ISBN 978-1-912920-32-7

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JNF007110 / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists JNF053160 / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance JNF053200 / Social Topics / Values & Virtues

“Presents examples of changing the world through kindness. Full of biographical, autobiographical, and historical examples, it’s an interesting take on something too little examined.” School Library Journal

Marvelous Magic Lens

NOVELTY & ACTIVITY

Marvelous Animal Homes A magic lens book

Jane Wilsher • Laurie Avon An exclusive invitation into your favorite animals’ homes! Use the magic lens to see through, peek behind, and tunnel deep into bear dens, armadillo burrows, beehives, squirrel dreys, and more. SEP 2025 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC/Novelty 7–11 • 48 pp • 9.8 x 9.8 in • 9781804661482

Lexile IG900L ISBN 978-1-80466-148-2

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JNF003000 / Animals / General JNF051100 / Science & Nature / Environmental Science JNF021000 / Games & Activities / General Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s September Hot Off the Press List: 2025

For ages 7 years and over Warning: choking hazard—small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Unique interactive books that reveal the incredible inner workings of our world.

Marvelous Body A magic lens book

Jane Wilsher • Andrés Lozano Use the magic lens to reveal the inner workings of the human body. JUL 2022 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC/Novelty 7–11 • 48 pp • 9.8 x 9.8 in • 9781913750589 Lexile IG750L JNF013110 / Concepts / Body JNF051030 / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology JNF024000 / Health & Daily Living / General ISBN 978-1-913750-58-9

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

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Machines

Body

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Marvelous Machines A magic lens book

Jane Wilsher • Andrés Lozano Use the magic lens to reveal the inner workings of the machines all around us. FEB 2021 • US $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • HC/Novelty 7–11 • 48 pp • 9.8 x 9.8 in • 9781912920204 Lexile IG850L JNF051120 / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made JNF051130 / Technology / Machinery & Tools JNF021000 / Games & Activities / General ISBN 978-1-912920-20-4

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“Just the ticket for mechanically curious kids.” Kirkus Reviews Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring into a New You

Timeline Stickerbooks and Posterbooks

NOVELTY & ACTIVITY

The Shakespeare Timeline Stickerbook Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw Build your own timeline of all of Shakespeare’s plays with this amazing stickerbook that brings his thirty-eight dramas to life! OCT 2017 • US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 • PB 3–6 • 24 pp • 7.9 x 10.6 in • 9780995576681 JNF001000 / Activity Books / General JNF017000 / Drama

ISBN 978-0-9955766-8-1

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The Science Timeline Stickerbook Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw Build your own timeline, and unfold the giant story of humankind’s creativity and ingenuity, with this amazing stickerbook! OCT 2017 • US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 • PB 3–6 • 24 pp • 7.9 x 10.6 in • 9780995576674 JNF001000 / Activity Books / General JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science JNF061010 / Technology / Inventions

ISBN 978-0-9955766-7-4

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Unfold the amazing stories of our universe with interactive timelines featuring sticker sheets or a giant laminated poster.

The Big History Timeline Stickerbook Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw Build your own timeline, and unfold the story of the universe, with this amazing stickerbook that brings history to life! OCT 2017 • US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 • PB 3–6 • 24 pp • 7.9 x 10.6 in • 9780995576650 JNF001000 / Activity Books / General JNF025000 / History / General

ISBN 978-0-9955766-5-0

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The Big History Timeline Posterbook Christopher Lloyd • Andy Forshaw Explore the incredible 13.7 billion-year history of the world with this beautifully illustrated, laminated timeline that’s an incredible 10 feet long! SEP 2017 • US $49.95 / CAN $66.95 • HC 7–11 • 8 pp/timeline • 15 x 21 in • 9780995482036 JNF025000 / History / General JNF048000 / Reference / General JNF051190 / Science & Nature / History of Science

BOARD BOOKS

“Rocket fuel for cognitive development.” Wall Street Journal “A great baby shower gift.” Home Business Magazine Over 118,000 copies sold!

ISBN 978-1-913750-80-0

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My Very First Encyclopedia For curious kids ages 0 to 3

Sally Symes, Illustrated by Hanako Clulow OCT 2022 • US $25.00 / CAN $33.75 • Hardcover 0–3 • 72 pp • 8.3 x 11 in • 9781913750800 The perfect first encyclopedia for children under three, developed in collaboration with Encyclopaedia Britannica. My Very First Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book lays flat, so it is perfect for tummy time. It covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers, and Shapes. The simple, clear, and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr. Amanda Gummer, as well as subject experts from Encyclopaedia Britannica, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs! JNF048040 / Reference / Encyclopedias

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The first-ever encyclopedia for babies developed with Encyclopaedia Britannica.

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This beautiful large-format board book is perfect for tummy time.

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Includes a foreword by child development specialist Dr. Amanda Gummer.

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It covers a range of STEAM topics, verified by Britannica subject experts.

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Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s Hot Off the Press List: October 2022 and Wall Street Journal’s Holiday Gift Books: Reading for Children guide 2022.

AUTHOR Sally Symes designed children’s books for many years before turning her skills to writing them. Her collaborations with Nick Sharratt have won several awards, including The Educational Writers’ Award for Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop, and she is the author of the bestselling First Big Book of Why and First Big Book of How.

ILLUSTRATOR Hanako Clulow enjoys drawing simple and bold character designs that appeal to children, and her projects have ranged from board books to illustrated nonfiction books and children’s clothing. Hanako is based in Titirangi, Auckland, New Zealand.

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BOARD BOOKS

ZOOM Adventures

ZOOM Farm Adventure Susan Hayes • Aviel Basil Join Bo on his dream farm in this board book with peek-a-boo holes throughout and a pop-up! NOV 2021 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Board book 1–3 • 36 pp • 5.9 x 6.7 in • 9781912920440 JNF003080 / Animals / Farm Animals

ISBN 978-1-912920-44-0

“Colorful, bright illustrations show a little boy loving his farm experience.” Youth Services Book Review

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ZOOM Dinosaur Adventure Susan Hayes • Sam Rennocks Join Jasmine and Jamie as they travel back in time to a dinosaur-filled adventure, with peek-a-boo holes throughout and a pop-up! APR 2021 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Board book 1–3 • 36 pp • 5.9 x 6.7 in • 9781912920464 JNF003050 / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures JNF037050 / Science & Nature / Fossils ISBN 978-1-912920-46-4

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

Bold die-cut windows and a stunning pop-up keep young readers guessing and engaged.

ZOOM Space Adventure Susan Hayes • Susanna Rumiz Join Ava as she takes off on a fabulous space adventure in this board book with peek-a-boo holes throughout

and a pop-up!

OCT 2020 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Board book 1–3 • 36 pp • 5.9 x 6.7 in • 9781999967987 JNF051010 / Technology / Aeronautics & Space Science JNF051040 / Science & Nature / Astronomy ISBN 978-1-9999679-8-7

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“This spectacular space jaunt is a top-tier blend of adventure and information, creatively conveyed.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

ZOOM Ocean Adventure Susan Hayes • Sam Rennocks Join Noah as he embarks on a fabulous ocean adventure, with peek-a-boo holes throughout and a pop-up! OCT 2020 • US $14.99 / CAN $19.99 • Board book 1–3 • 36 pp • 5.9 x 6.7 in • 9781999968007 JNF003150 / Animals / Marine Life JNF037070 / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water

ISBN 978-1-9999680-0-7

“Thrilling undersea expedition. Absolutely stellar.” Kirkus Reviews

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