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Erika’s Story
It is the winter of 1944. In Nazi-occupied
Europe, a Jewish couple realize their fate is
sealed and make a heart-rending decision so
that their infant daughter might live. Ruth
Vander Zee’s elegant narration and Roberto
Innocenti’s searing and beautiful illustrations
combine to capture the fear, love, and sadness
of a Holocaust survivor’s story.
Author: Ruth Vander Zee
Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti
Price: $9.99
Interest level: Age 8 and up
Page count: 24
Trim size: 10" x 9-1/2"
Color illustrations
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Picture Books
Amazing Animals
Creepy Creatures
Mysteries of the Universe
Grammar Basics
NFL Today
That’s Spooky!
Seedlings
Grow with Me
Living Wild
When Dinosaurs Lived
Age of Dinosaurs
Nature’s Bounty
Brushes with Greatness
Poetry Basics
Nonfiction: Writing forFact and Argument
Great Expeditions
Great Warriors
Simple Machines
Built for Success
Rescue Vehicles
Baseball: The Great American Game
World Series Champions
Super Bowl Champions
NBA Champions
The NBA: A History of Hoops
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New Titles: PICTURE BOOKS
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The Velveteen Rabbit
Whether made of wood, metal, or cloth, all
toys have dreams. They long to be admired,
played with, and loved. But most of all, they
yearn to become real. In this softcover edition of
Margery Williams Bianco’s The Velveteen Rabbit,
the warm-toned illustrations of award-winning
artist Monique Felix give life to a classic story of
childhood wonder.
Author:
Margery Williams Bianco
Illustrator: Monique Felix
Price: $8.99
Interest level: Age 8 and up
Page count: 40
Trim size: 7-3/4" x 11-3/8"
Color illustrations
978-0-89812-831-4
Classic Title: A Night on the RangeAuthor: Aaron Frisch
Illustrator: Chris Sheban
Price: $7.99
Interest level: Age 4 and up
Page count: 32
Trim size: 10-3/4" x 9-1/2"
Color illustrations
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Classic Title: Tuba LessonsAuthor: T. C. Bartlett
Illustrator: Monique Felix
Price: $9.95; Interest level:
Age 6 and up; Page count: 32
Trim size: 10-1/2" x 10-1/2"
Color illustrations
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Classic Title: CinderellaAuthor: Charles Perrault
Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti
Price: $7.99
Interest level: Age 8 and up
Page count: 32
Trim size: 7-3/4" x 11"
Color illustrations
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Classic Title: Rose BlancheAuthor: Christophe Gallaz
Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti
Price: $10.99
Interest level: Age 10 and up
Page count: 32
Trim size: 8-1/4" x 11"
Color illustrations
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Classic Titles Alligators978-0-89812-689-1Bats978-0-89812-690-7Cheetahs978-0-89812-561-0Crocodiles978-0-89812-749-2Dolphins978-0-89812-562-7Eagles978-0-89812-691-4Elephants978-0-89812-563-4Giraffes978-0-89812-741-6Gorillas978-0-89812-692-1Kangaroos978-0-89812-693-8Killer Whales978-0-89812-694-5 Koalas978-0-89812-746-1Leopards978-0-89812-695-2 Lions978-0-89812-747-8Monkeys978-0-89812-742-3Moose978-0-89812-696-9 Parrots978-0-89812-825-3Penguins978-0-89812-743-0Polar Bears978-0-89812-752-2Sharks978-0-89812-744-7Snakes978-0-89812-751-5Swans978-0-89812-748-5Tigers978-0-89812-745-4Wolves978-0-89812-564-1
New Titles Bison 978-0-89812-787-4Jaguars978-0-89812-788-1Komodo Dragons978-0-89812-789-8Owls978-0-89812-790-4Pandas978-0-89812-791-1Rhinoceroses978-0-89812-792-8
New Titles: AMAZ ING AN IMA LS
Amazing Animals
This popular series continues traveling the
planet to study bison, jaguars, and other
fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are
paired with accessible text to examine the
featured creature’s appearance, habitat,
behaviors, and life cycle.
PriceIndividual titles: $6.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 9" ! 11-1/4"Color photographs © 2009–2013Interest level: Age 6 and up
“… the ‘Amazing Animals’ series will attract both beginning and
struggling readers. The large, beautiful photos on each spread include
vivid shots of animals in action as well as close-ups of their faces. …
The text, although made up of simple sentences, conveys plenty
of interesting information.” – Booklist
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New Titles: CREE PY CREATURES
Classic Titles Centipedes978-0-89812-565-8Crickets978-0-89812-566-5Mantises978-0-89812-567-2Scorpions978-0-89812-568-9Spiders978-0-89812-569-6Worms978-0-89812-570-2
Price
Individual titles: $5.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 8-7/8" x 8-3/4"
Color photographs and illustrations
© 2011–2013
Interest level: Age 6 and up
Creepy Creatures
Creepy Creatures inspects the ground,
observes plants, and peers into crevices
to spotlight six more mini-beasts that
scurry, fly, slide, or crawl. Each book
matches clear text with up-close (and
often startling) photos to give young
readers an easy-to-follow introduction
to the featured creature’s body, growth
process, behavior, food sources, and
common habitats. Each title concludes
with an activity.
New Titles Ants 978-0-89812-793-5Beetles978-0-89812-794-2Cockroaches978-0-89812-795-9Slugs978-0-89812-796-6Termites978-0-89812-797-3Ticks978-0-89812-798-0
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New Titles: MYSTE R I E S OF THE UN IVE RSE
Black Holes 978-0-89812-911-3 Energy 978-0-89812-912-0 Galaxies978-0-89812-913-7 Gravity 978-0-89812-914-4 Light 978-0-89812-915-1 Mass & Matter 978-0-89812-916-8 Space & Time 978-0-89812-917-5 Stars 978-0-89812-918-2
Mysteries of the Universe
The most fundamental forces at work in our world are some of the
most mysterious, and people have grappled with certain questions for
centuries. Mysteries of the Universe tackles eight of the astronomical
and physical phenomena that have inspired and challenged scientists,
chronicling the discoveries that have been made and the puzzles that
remain. Complicated scientific principles are contextualized with
accessible examples and illustrated with stunning photos, assisting
readers in grasping the magnitude of the mystery.
PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48; Trim size: 7-3/4" x 10-1/4"Color and historical photographs and illustrations; © 2013Interest level: Age 10 and up
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New Titles: GRAMMAR BAS ICS
Grammar Basics
A clear understanding of English grammar is essential to good written
and spoken communication, and Grammar Basics is the perfect
teaching tool for young readers—and writers! This colorful series
explores four parts of speech in terms of their overall relationship
to sentences. A friendly tone and appealing photos make for a most
accessible introduction to the way words are used in writing and in
life. A concluding word game even offers a fun means of putting
grammatical principles into practice!
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 24; Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10"Color photographs; © 2013Interest level: Age 6 and up
Adjectives 978-0-89812-799-7Adverbs978-0-89812-800-0Nouns978-0-89812-801-7Verbs978-0-89812-802-4
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New Titles: NF L TODAY
Arizona Cardinals 978-0-89812-845-1Atlanta Falcons 978-0-89812-846-8Baltimore Ravens 978-0-89812-847-5Buffalo Bills 978-0-89812-848-2Carolina Panthers 978-0-89812-849-9Chicago Bears 978-0-89812-850-5Cincinnati Bengals 978-0-89812-851-2Cleveland Browns 978-0-89812-852-9Dallas Cowboys 978-0-89812-853-6Denver Broncos 978-0-89812-854-3Detroit Lions978-0-89812-855-0Green Bay Packers 978-0-89812-856-7Houston Texans 978-0-89812-857-4Indianapolis Colts978-0-89812-858-1Jacksonville Jaguars 978-0-89812-859-8Kansas City Chiefs 978-0-89812-860-4 Miami Dolphins 978-0-89812-861-1Minnesota Vikings 978-0-89812-862-8New England Patriots 978-0-89812-863-5New Orleans Saints 978-0-89812-864-2New York Giants 978-0-89812-865-9New York Jets 978-0-89812-866-6Oakland Raiders 978-0-89812-867-3Philadelphia Eagles978-0-89812-868-0Pittsburgh Steelers 978-0-89812-869-7St. Louis Rams 978-0-89812-870-3San Diego Chargers 978-0-89812-871-0San Francisco 49ers 978-0-89812-872-7Seattle Seahawks 978-0-89812-873-4Tampa Bay Buccaneers 978-0-89812-874-1Tennessee Titans 978-0-89812-875-8Washington Redskins 978-0-89812-876-5
NFL Today
No professional sports league in America can match the popularity of
the National Football League, and no books can match the drama and
excitement of NFL Today! This hit series has been fully revised and
updated to encapsulate the origins, stars, and unforgettable moments
of all 32 NFL teams, from the pioneering Packers to the rising Texans.
Brilliant photos capture all of the game’s hard-hitting energy, while
“Sideline Stories” and “Meet the Team” panels present fascinating
anecdotes and introductions to all-time gridiron greats.
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 8-3/4" x 10-1/4"Color and historical photographs and artwork© 2013Interest level: Age 10 and up
MEET THE RAVENS
Dick Butkus. Lawrence Taylor. Ray Lewis. Such is the reputation of Ray Lewis that any discussion of the greatest linebackers in NFL history must include “Ray-Ray.” Number 52 had it all: great instincts, good speed, and vicious hitting power. As Miami Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said, “He wants to break someone in half each time he hits them.” Lewis’s ability was made evident by the slew of awards won during his career—2 NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards (2000 and 2003), a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and 13 Pro Bowl selections. But what truly elevated him into the realm of all-time greats was the passion and vocal leadership he brought onto the field. Fellow Ravens defenders played with an extra bit of energy for fear of letting Lewis down. Lewis’s legacy was tarnished somewhat in February 2000, when he was charged with murder after two men were killed outside an Atlanta nightclub during a Super Bowl party. He was ultimately cleared of the most serious charges and came back to lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl a year later.
Ray LewisLINEBACKER / RAVENS SEASONS: 1996–PRESENT / HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-1 / WEIGHT: 245 POUNDS
as Woodson, Starks, and cornerback Chris McAllister, the Ravens could put a stranglehold on opposing
offenses. But with the exception of Ogden, Baltimore’s offense had just mediocre ability.
Billick loved coordinating offenses that featured high-powered passing attacks. But in Baltimore, he
didn’t have the type of talent needed to run an explosive offense through the air. Instead, he installed a
low-risk, run-oriented offense, choosing to play conservatively with the ball and rely on his fierce defense
to hold opponents down.
The Ravens started the 1999 season 3–6. But then the team took flight, averaging 26 points per game
the rest of the year. Much of the offensive spark came when backup quarterback Tony Banks stepped
in at midseason and tossed 17 touchdown passes—many of them to receiver Qadry Ismail, a speedster
who piled up more than 1,000 receiving yards. Behind these efforts and those of the NFL’s second-best
defense, Baltimore won five of its last seven games to finish 8–8. “We’ve built a little fire here,” said
Coach Billick. “It will be interesting to see how big it gets.”
H oping to add fuel to their fire, the Ravens used the fifth overall pick of the 2000
NFL Draft to select University of Tennessee running back Jamal Lewis, a big,
powerful ballcarrier with the ability to wear down opposing defenses. The Ravens
also added offensive firepower by signing veteran tight end Shannon Sharpe and
former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Trent Dilfer. Sharpe gave the Ravens a
sure-handed target, while Dilfer was signed to serve as Banks’s backup.
The Ravens soared to a 5–1 start in 2000. The fearsome defense led the way, not allowing a single
point in three of those six games. But the Ravens’ offense, which had looked so promising at the end
of the previous season, got worse in 2000. Banks’s performance was marked by interceptions, fumbles,
“He wants to break someone in half.”
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New Titles: THAT ’ S S POOKY !
That’s Spooky!
Hungry werewolves. Spell-casting witches. Moaning
mummies. That’s Spooky! offers young readers a fun and
colorful introduction to the world of monsters, magic,
and the unexplained. This series spotlights six spooky
creatures, investigating their behaviors, powers, weaknesses,
and characteristic physical traits, as well as how they have
become part of pop culture. Simple but lively writing is
paired with hair-raising photos within an atmospheric
design to capture all the thrills these creatures of the night
have to offer!
PriceIndividual titles: $5.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 8-3/4"Color photographs © 2013Interest level: Age 6 and up
Ghosts978-0-89812-803-1Mummies978-0-89812-804-8Vampires978-0-89812-805-5Werewolves978-0-89812-806-2Witches978-0-89812-807-9 Zombies978-0-89812-808-6
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Classic Series: S E ED L INGS
Dolphins978-0-89812-781-2Elephants978-0-89812-782-9Giraffes978-0-89812-783-6Lions978-0-89812-784-3Monkeys978-0-89812-785-0 Penguins978-0-89812-786-7
PriceIndividual titles: $5.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 8-3/4"Color photographs © 2013Interest level: Age 5 and up
Seedlings
Seedlings offers irresistible introductions to
exotic but familiar animals, using a friendly
voice and educational text crafted for the
youngest of readers. Dynamic photos depict
the featured animal eating, moving, growing,
and playing.
Classic Series: GROW WI TH ME
Bee978-0-89812-767-6Butterfly978-0-89812-768-3Frog978-0-89812-769-0Ladybug978-0-89812-770-6Sunflower978-0-89812-771-3Tomato978-0-89812-772-0
Grow with Me
Grow with Me peers into a beehive, a cocoon,
garden soil, and elsewhere to explore up-close
the lives and growth of an assortment of
creatures and plants. Magnified photos and a
life-cycle recap contribute to the educational
experience.
PriceIndividual titles: $6.99SpecificationsPage count: 32Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10-1/4"Color photographs © 2013Interest level:
Age 8 and up
“The magnified photos are sure to attract the young reader as they gain an up-close look at the life stages and anatomical
parts.… The books end with a very nice summary of the entire life cycle.” – National Science Teachers Association
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Classic Series: L I V ING WI LD
Bee978-0-89812-767-6Butterfly978-0-89812-768-3Frog978-0-89812-769-0Ladybug978-0-89812-770-6Sunflower978-0-89812-771-3Tomato978-0-89812-772-0
Living Wild
The crushing bite of alligators, the
watchful eyes of owls, the hammering
beaks of woodpeckers, and the
defining characteristics of 21 other
fascinating animals are explored in the
popular Living Wild series.
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 48; Trim size: 9-5/8" x 10-1/2"Color and historical photographs and illustrations; © 2011–2013Interest level: Age 10 and up
Alligators978-0-89812-550-4Bats978-0-89812-549-8Bison978-0-89812-669-3Camels978-0-89812-773-7Cougars978-0-89812-774-4Eagles978-0-89812-551-1Gorillas978-0-89812-552-8Hummingbirds978-0-89812-670-9Jaguars978-0-89812-671-6Kangaroos978-0-89812-553-5Killer Whales978-0-89812-554-2Komodo Dragons978-0-89812-672-3Leopards978-0-89812-555-9Moose978-0-89812-556-6Owls978-0-89812-673-0Pandas978-0-89812-674-7Piranhas978-0-89812-775-1Rhinoceroses978-0-89812-675-4Sea Lions978-0-89812-776-8Tortoises978-0-89812-777-5Vultures978-0-89812-778-2 Whales978-0-89812-676-1Woodpeckers978-0-89812-779-9Zebras978-0-89812-780-5
“Stunning, full-page photographs create
immediate visual interest.” – Booklist
“These titles combine excellent-quality photography
with solid factual material and a myth or folktale to
round out the offerings.” – School Library Journal
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Classic Series: WHEN D INOSAURS L I V ED
Apatosaurus978-0-89812-730-0Pterodactyls978-0-89812-731-7Stegosaurus978-0-89812-732-4Triceratops978-0-89812-733-1Tyrannosaurus rex978-0-89812-734-8Velociraptor978-0-89812-735-5
When Dinosaurs Lived
The terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex. The tanklike
Triceratops. Although they vanished from Earth
millions of years ago, these and other extinct
creatures remain endlessly fascinating. When
Dinosaurs Lived takes young readers back in time
for a fundamental introduction to six ancient
reptiles and the world they ruled.
Price
Individual titles: $6.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size:
9-5/8" x 10-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
© 2012
Interest level:
Age 6 and up
Classic Series: AGE OF D INOSAURS
Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size:
9-5/8" x 10-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
© 2011
Interest level:
Age 10 and up
Age of Dinosaurs
The age of dinosaurs was filled with
spectacularly diverse life forms. This series
invites readers on paleontological expeditions,
starting each book with the moment of the
prehistoric creature’s discovery and concluding
with what scientists know about it today.
Apatosaurus978-0-89812-539-9Pterodactyl978-0-89812-540-5Stegosaurus978-0-89812-541-2Triceratops978-0-89812-542-9Tyrannosaurus rex978-0-89812-543-6Velociraptor978-0-89812-544-3
“Each volume in the series is lavishly illustrated with photographs of fossils, bones, and …
reproductions … from original monographs and scientific papers.” – Science Books and Films
A Desert Food Chain978-1-897563-09-0A Mountain Food Chain978-1-897563-10-6An Ocean Food Chain978-0-89812-740-9A Prairie Food Chain 978-1-897563-12-0A Rainforest Food Chain978-0-89812-739-3
Nature’s Bounty
The circle of life is made up of food chains—
the relationships that explain who eats whom.
Nature’s Bounty takes readers to five distinct
biomes of the natural world and explains
a food chain unique to each, introducing
predators, prey, and scavengers.
Price
Individual titles: $12.00
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size:
8-1/2" x 11-1/2"
Color photographs
© 2009
Interest level:
Age 10 and up
“Assisted by terrific photos, these books do an excellent job describing the interrelatedness of the
inhabitants of mountain, Arctic, and marine ecosystems.” – The Horn Book Guide
Classic Series: NATURE ’ S BOUNTY
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Classic Series: B RUSHES W I TH GREATNESS
Classic Series: NONF ICT ION: WR I T ING FOR FACT AND ARGUMENT
Nonfiction: Writing for
Fact and Argument
Nonfiction writing enables writers to enlighten
their readers with facts or persuade them with
arguments. This approachable series will help
budding writers do just that.
Effective Speeches978-0-89812-545-0Journalistic Articles978-0-89812-546-7Organized Essays978-0-89812-547-4Truthful Biographies978-0-89812-548-1
Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 48; Trim
size: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
© 2011; Interest level:
Age 10 and up
Haiku978-0-89812-736-2Nursery Rhymes978-0-89812-892-5
Poetry Basics
Poetry need not be complicated. In fact, some
of the oldest forms of poetry are written for
children. This series matches illustrations with
accessible example poems and fundamental
analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity
of haiku and “music” of nursery rhymes.
Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 32; Trim
size: 8-1/2" x 11"
Color and historical
photographs and artwork
© 2010; Interest level:
Age 10 and up
Classic Series: POET RY BAS ICS
PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"Color and historical photographs and artwork© 2013Interest level: Age 10 and up
Brushes with Greatness
The centuries-old story of painting is told
by spotlighting four distinct genres and their
associated artists. Each beautiful book looks
closely at some of the greatest works ever
created and explains the evolution of artistic
techniques as the genre changed over time.
History Paintings978-0-89812-763-8Landscapes978-0-89812-764-5Portraits978-0-89812-765-2Still Lifes978-0-89812-766-9
A Desert Food Chain978-1-897563-09-0A Mountain Food Chain978-1-897563-10-6An Ocean Food Chain978-0-89812-740-9A Prairie Food Chain 978-1-897563-12-0A Rainforest Food Chain978-0-89812-739-3
Classic Series: NATURE ’ S BOUNTY
“The reproductions are exceedingly fine, and
a spacious design complements the content
admirably.” – School Library Journal
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Classic Series: GREAT E X P ED I T IONS
Great Expeditions
With engaging text and archival photos,
this series introduces readers to six of the
boldest expeditionary forces in recent history,
providing biographical details about the
participants and relating how their exploits
and discoveries changed the world.
Price
Individual titles: $12.00
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size: 8-1/4" x 11"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
© 2012
Interest level:
Age 10 and up
Through the American West978-0-89812-663-1To the Heart of Africa978-0-89812-664-8To the Moon978-0-89812-666-2To the Ocean Deep978-0-89812-665-5To the South Pole978-0-89812-667-9To the Top of Mount Everest978-0-89812-668-6“The images are eye-catching, and the tone is conversational enough to keep readers engaged.”
– School Library Journal
Price
Individual titles: $8.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 9" x 11"
Color photographs
and illustrations
© 2011
Interest level:
Age 6 and up
Great Warriors
From gladiators in crowded arenas to samurai
on open battlefields, each era of human history
has seen its share of Great Warriors. Simple text
and artful illustrations combine to help kids
discover what life was like for three unique
and fearsome types of combatants.
Gladiators978-0-89812-571-9Knights978-0-89812-572-6Samurai978-0-89812-574-0
Classic Series: GREAT WARR IORS
“The illustrations are reproductions of historical artwork, lending the books a feeling of
maturity that independent readers will appreciate.… These are excellent introductions—
and fun to read aloud.” – School Library Journal
Classic Series: S IMP L E MACH INES
Simple Machines
From bicycle tires and doorknobs to shovels
and scissors, the world is full of objects that
help people perform basic tasks more easily.
Simple Machines examines the six most
common mechanisms, providing descriptions
of the machines, their uses, and their forms.
Price
Individual titles: $8.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 10" x 8-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs
© 2011
Interest level:
Age 6 and up
Inclined Planes978-0-89812-579-5Levers978-0-89812-580-1Pulleys978-0-89812-581-8Screws978-0-89812-582-5Wedges978-0-89812-583-2Wheels & Axles978-0-89812-584-9
“In these attractive titles, simple language in a large font describes each machine and its uses.
Mentions of how the device has been used throughout history add interest, and the photos are
bold and well placed.” – School Library Journal
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Classic Series: BU I L T FOR SUCCESS
Gladiators978-0-89812-571-9Knights978-0-89812-572-6Samurai978-0-89812-574-0
Built for Success
Built for Success spotlights 16 flourishing
corporations and the leaders who guided them
to prominence. Each title surveys the featured
company’s complete history, its failures and
triumphs, its products and innovations, and the
ways it has affected people around the world.
PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48; Trim size: 7-3/4" x 11"Color and historical photographs and illustrations; © 2009–2013; Interest level: Age 10 and up
The Story of Apple978-0-89812-659-4The Story of Amazon.com978-0-89812-759-1The Story of Coca-Cola978-0-89812-753-9The Story of CNN978-0-89812-760-7The Story of Disney978-0-89812-754-6The Story of eBay978-0-89812-660-0The Story of Facebook978-0-89812-761-4The Story of FedEx978-0-89812-762-1 The Story of Ford978-1-897563-02-1 The Story of Google978-0-89812-755-3 The Story of McDonald’s978-0-89812-756-0The Story of Microsoft978-0-89812-757-7 The Story of Nike978-0-89812-738-6 The Story of Starbucks978-0-89812-737-9The Story of the NFL978-0-89812-661-7 The Story of Wal-Mart978-0-89812-662-4
“Business titles may not be the hottest on nonfiction shelves, but
the attractive ‘Built for Success’ series could change that… . The
books, written in a lively style, yet with a minimum of fuss, pack
in plenty of history and tend to focus on the individuals who grew
the companies, adding a personal element to the narrative.”
– Booklist, Starred Review
Rescue Vehicles
When a crisis arises, special vehicles are called
to the scene. Rescue Vehicles captures all the
important action involved when people need
help, examining the features of each craft
and the ways in which emergency personnel
operate the vehicle.
Ambulances978-0-89812-575-7Fire Trucks978-0-89812-577-1Helicopters978-0-89812-576-4Rescue Boats978-0-89812-578-8
Price
Individual titles: $5.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10"
Color and historical
photographs
© 2011; Interest level:
Age 6 and up
“The ‘Rescue Vehicles’ series will no doubt be enjoyed by youngsters
obsessed with planes, trains, and automobiles.” – Booklist
Classic Series: R ESCUE VEH IC L ES
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Classic Series: BASEBA L L : THE GREAT AMER ICAN GAME
The Story of the Arizona Diamondbacks978-0-89812-629-7The Story of the Atlanta Braves 978-0-89812-630-3The Story of the Baltimore Orioles978-0-89812-631-0The Story of the Boston Red Sox978-0-89812-632-7The Story of the Chicago Cubs978-0-89812-633-4The Story of the Chicago White Sox978-0-89812-634-1The Story of the Cincinnati Reds978-0-89812-635-8The Story of the Cleveland Indians 978-0-89812-636-5The Story of the Colorado Rockies978-0-89812-637-2The Story of the Detroit Tigers978-0-89812-638-9
The Story of theFlorida Marlins978-0-89812-639-6The Story of theHouston Astros978-0-89812-640-2The Story of the Kansas City Royals978-0-89812-641-9The Story of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim978-0-89812-642-6The Story of the Los Angeles Dodgers978-0-89812-643-3The Story of the Milwaukee Brewers978-0-89812-644-0The Story of the Minnesota Twins978-0-89812-645-7The Story of the New York Mets978-0-89812-646-4The Story of the New York Yankees978-0-89812-647-1 The Story of theOakland Athletics978-0-89812-648-8
The Story of the Philadelphia Phillies978-0-89812-649-5The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates978-0-89812-650-1The Story of the St. Louis Cardinals978-0-89812-651-8The Story of the San Diego Padres978-0-89812-652-5The Story of the San Francisco Giants978-0-89812-653-2The Story of the Seattle Mariners978-0-89812-654-9The Story of the Tampa Bay Rays978-0-89812-655-6The Story of the Texas Rangers978-0-89812-656-3The Story of the Toronto Blue Jays978-0-89812-657-0The Story of the Washington Nationals978-0-89812-658-7
Baseball: The Great American Game
Although baseball has passionate fans around
the world, it will always be known as America’s
game. In this updated version of the best-selling
series, readers will learn the full history of the
teams in baseball’s major leagues, from the
hard-luck Chicago Cubs to the 27-time world
champion New York Yankees. Side panels and
“All-Time Team” profiles enhance the story,
while spectacular photos capture all the hard-
hitting, base-stealing action.
Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size:
9-5/8" x 10-5/8"
Color and historical
photographs
© 2012
Interest level:
Age 10 and up
“The writing is engaging, and the eye-popping yet tasteful format is
an immediate draw. Using a thick stock of paper, the oversize
volumes feature fascinating, well-reproduced vintage photos
and crisp color pictures of more recent eras.” – Booklist
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World Series Champions
The World Series is the biggest stage in baseball, and World
Series Champions gives young readers a ticket to the “Fall
Classic”! This series celebrates the highlights and stars of
16 Major League Baseball teams that have batted, slid, and
thrown their way to championship glory. The text simply
but efficiently narrates each team’s history, while exciting
photos of historical and contemporary greats help introduce
baseball immortals.
Classic Series: WOR LD S E R I E S CHAMP IONS
Atlanta Braves 978-0-89812-809-3Baltimore Orioles978-0-89812-810-9Boston Red Sox978-0-89812-811-6Chicago Cubs978-0-89812-812-3Chicago White Sox978-0-89812-813-0Cincinnati Reds978-0-89812-814-7
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim978-0-89812-815-4Los Angeles Dodgers978-0-89812-816-1Miami Marlins978-0-89812-817-8Minnesota Twins978-0-89812-818-5New York Mets978-0-89812-819-2
New York Yankees978-0-89812-820-8 Philadelphia Phillies978-0-89812-821-5St. Louis Cardinals978-0-89812-822-2San Francisco Giants978-0-89812-823-9Toronto Blue Jays978-0-89812-824-6
Price
Individual titles: $7.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size:
8-3/4" x 8-3/4"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
© 2013
Interest level:
Age 6 and up
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Dallas Cowboys978-0-89812-585-6Green Bay Packers978-0-89812-586-3Indianapolis Colts978-0-89812-587-0Miami Dolphins978-0-89812-588-7New England Patriots978-0-89812-589-4New York Giants978-0-89812-590-0Pittsburgh Steelers978-0-89812-591-7San Francisco 49ers978-0-89812-592-4
Super Bowl Champions
Some of professional sports’ most famous
heroes wear football spikes and helmets. Using
dynamic action photos and accessible text, this
series introduces kids to the stories and stars
of eight National Football League teams that
have won Super Bowl glory.
Price
Individual titles: $5.99
Specifications
Page count: 24; Trim
size: 9-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs; © 2011
Interest level: Age 6
and up
“The books’ dynamic page design and layouts increase the sense
of movement and drama found in the colorful photos.” – Booklist
Classic Series: THE NBA : A H I S TORY OF HOOPS
Price
Individual titles: $7.99
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size: 8-1/2" x 11"
Color and historical
photographs; © 2011
Interest level: Age 10
and up
The NBA: A History of Hoops
The NBA: A History of Hoops celebrates four of
the most successful franchises in the National
Basketball Association. Thrilling texts are
combined with vibrant photos to explore each
team’s origins, stars, greatest victories, and
most unforgettable moments.
The Story of the Boston Celtics978-0-89812-557-3The Story of the Chicago Bulls978-0-89812-558-0The Story of the Los Angeles Lakers978-0-89812-559-7The Story of the San Antonio Spurs978-0-89812-560-3
Classic Series: NBA CHAMP IONS
NBA Champions
Each title in NBA Champions looks at a
National Basketball Association (NBA)
franchise that has captured at least one world
championship. Accessible but energetic text
and action-oriented photos spotlight each
team’s greatest players and triumphs.
Price
Individual titles: $7.99
Specifications
Page count: 24; Trim
size: 8-3/4" x 8-3/4"
Color and historical
photographs; © 2012
Interest level: Age 6
and up
Boston Celtics978-0-89812-706-5Chicago Bulls978-0-89812-707-2Los Angeles Lakers978-0-89812-711-9Miami Heat978-0-89812-712-6New York Knicks978-0-89812-714-0
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