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CONTE NTS

2–3 Picture Books

4–12 New Titles

4–5 Seedlings

6–7 Cooking School

8–9 Amazing Animals

10 Across the Universe11 Food for Life

12 Healthy Plates

13–31 Classic Series

13 Fetch!

13 Horsing Around

14 Creepy Creatures

14 When Dinosaurs Lived

15 Grow with Me

16–17 Living Wild

18 Preserving America

18 Harnessing Energy 19 Our Wonderful Weather

19 Mysteries of the Universe

20 Grammar Basics

20 Classroom How-To

20 Nonfiction: Writing forFact and Argument

21 Voices in Poetry

21 Making Music

21 Brushes with Greatness

22 Great Warriors

22 Spies around the World

22 Ancient Civilizations

23 That’s Spooky!

23 Enduring Mysteries

23 Great Expeditions

24 Built for Success

25 Rescue Vehicles

25 U.S. Special Forces

26 The Big Time

26 NBA Champions

27 The NBA: A History of Hoops

28 Super Bowl Champions

29 NFL Today

30 World Series Champions

31 Baseball: The Great American Game

32 Ordering Information


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PICTURE BOOKS


Sailing the Unknown: Around

the World with Captain Cook Author: Michael J. Rosen

Illustrator: Maria Cristina Pritelli

Price: $12.00

Interest level: Age 10 and up

Page count: 40

Trim size: 11-1/2" × 8-5/8"

978-0-89812-976-2

Freedom Like Sunlight Author: J. Patrick Lewis

Illustrator: John Thompson

Price: $9.99


Page count: 40

Trim size: 9" × 11"

978-0-89812-973-1

A Night on the Range Author: Aaron Frisch

Illustrator: Chris Sheban

Price: $7.99


Page count: 32

Trim size: 10-3/4" × 9-1/2"

978-0-89812-829-1

Cinderella Author: Charles Perrault

Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti

Price: $7.99


Page count: 32

Trim size: 7-3/4" × 11"

978-0-89812-828-4

Erika’s Story Author: Ruth Vander Zee


Price: $10.99


Page count: 24

Trim size: 10" × 9-1/2"

978-0-89812-891-8

Self-Portrait with Seven Fing

The Life of Marc Chagall in Authors: J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen

Price: $12.00


Page count: 40

Trim size: 8" × 11-1/4"

978-0-89812-974-8

Tuba Lessons Author: T. C. Bartlett

Illustrator: Monique Felix

Price: $9.95


Page count: 32

Trim size: 10-1/2" × 10-1/2"

978-0-89812-522-1

Rose Blanche Author: Christophe Gallaz


Price: $10.99


Page count: 32

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 11"

978-0-89812-385-2

The Velveteen Rabbit Author: Margery Williams Bianco

Illustrator: Monique Felix

Price: $8.99


Page count: 40

Trim size: 7-3/4" × 11-3/8"

978-0-89812-831-4

And the Soldiers Sang Author: J. Patrick Lewis

Illustrator: Gary Kelley

Price: $9.99


Page count: 32


978-0-89812-975-5


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New Ti t les: SEEDLINGS

New TitlesBullet Trains978-1-62832-119-7

Camels978-1-62832-113-5

Indy Cars978-1-62832-120-3

Jets978-1-62832-121-0

Motorcycles978-1-62832-122-7

Pandas978-1-62832-114-2

Polar Bears

978-1-62832-115-9 Sea Lions978-1-62832-116-6

Speedboats978-1-62832-123-4

Stock Cars978-1-62832-124-1

Whales978-1-62832-117-3

Zebras978-1-62832-118-0

Classic TitlesBees978-1-62832-038-1

Bulldozers978-0-89812-883-3

Butterflies

978-1-62832-039-8Cheetahs978-1-62832-040-4

Cranes978-0-89812-884-0

Diggers978-0-89812-885-7

Dolphins978-0-89812-781-2

Dump Trucks978-0-89812-886-4

Eagles978-1-62832-041-1

Elephants978-0-89812-782-9

Frogs978-1-62832-042-8

Giraffes978-0-89812-783-6

Gorillas978-1-62832-043-5

Koalas978-1-62832-

Ladybugs978-1-62832-

Lions978-0-89812-

Monkeys978-0-89812-

Penguins978-0-89812-

Sharks978-0-89812-

Snakes978-0-89812-

Tigers978-0-89812-

Wolves978-0-89812-

“The rhythmic text lends itself nicely to being read aloud, and the crisp layout offers

opportunity to start introducing nonfiction features.” – School Library Journal

Seedlings

Hello, pandas and sea lions. Hello, motorcycles and

speedboats. Hello, … fun! The popular Seedlings series now

offers irresistible introductions to six more wild animals and

six speedy vehicles. Written in a friendly voice and filled

with dynamic photos, each text is cra fted for the youngest

of readers.

Price

Individual titles: $

Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-3/4"

8-3/4"

Color photograph

© 2013–2015

Interest level:

Age 4 and up


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New Ti t les: SEEDLINGS


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New Titles: CO OKI NG SCH OOL

American Food978-1-62832-094-7

Chinese Food978-1-62832-095-4

French Food

978-1-62832-096-1Italian Food978-1-62832-097-8

Mexican Food978-1-62832-098-5

Middle Eastern Food978-1-62832-099-2

Cooking School

No matter where they are or what they use, people th

world over love to eat good food. Created for ages six

up, this new series dishes out an elementary overview

world cuisines and their connections to geography an

culture. While bold photos showcase the dishes of va

regions, accessible text highlights common ingredient

cooking tools. Each title includes three kid-friendly r

for young chefs to make, encouraging sequential lear

and hands-on immersion.

Price

Individual titles: $9.99

Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-3/4" × 8-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2015

Interest level:

Age 6 and up


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New Ti tles: CO OK IN G SC HOOL


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New Titles: AM AZ IN G AN IM AL S


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New Titles: A MA ZI NG AN IM AL S

New Titles

Beavers978-1-62832-086-2

Brown Bears978-1-62832-087-9

Flamingos978-1-62832-088-6

Geckos978-1-62832-089-3

Hawks978-1-62832-090-9

Sea Turtles978-1-62832-091-6

Vultures978-1-62832-092-3

Wild Horses

978-1-62832-093-0

Classic TitlesAlligators978-0-89812-689-1

Bats978-0-89812-690-7

Bison978-0-89812-787-4

Camels978-0-89812-925-0

Cheetahs978-0-89812-561-0

Cougars978-0-89812-926-7

Crocodiles978-0-89812-749-2

Dolphins978-0-89812-562-7

Eagles978-0-89812-691-4

Elephants978-0-89812-563-4

Giraffes978-0-89812-741-6

Gorillas978-0-89812-692-1

Hummingbirds978-0-89812-927-4

Jaguars978-0-89812-788-1

Killer Whales978-0-89812-694-5

Koalas978-0-89812-746-1

Komodo Dragons978-0-89812-789-8

Leopards978-0-89812-695-2

Lions978-0-89812-747-8

Monkeys978-0-89812-742-3

Moose978-0-89812-696-9

Owls978-0-89812-790-4

Pandas978-0-89812-791-1

Parrots978-0-89812-825-3

Penguins978-0-89812-743-0

Polar Bears978-0-89812-752-2

Rhinoceroses978-0-89812-792-8

Sea Lions978-0-89812-928-1

Sharks978-0-89812-744-7

Snakes978-0-89812-751-5

Swans978-0-89812-748-5

Tigers978-0-89812-745-4

Tortoises978-0-89812-929-8

Whales978-0-89812-930-4

Wolves978-0-89812-564-1

Woodpeckers978-0-89812-931-1

Zebras978-0-89812-932-8

Amazing AnimalsFrom thick-furred brown bears to bumpy-skinned geckos, and from

gliding sea turtles to thundering wild horses, the world of animals

is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series

continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating

mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. Beautiful photos are paired

with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature’s

appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 9" × 11-1/4"

Color photographs

© 2009–2015

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

“... a visually arresting package featur

animals in all their fierce, beautiful, a

awe-inspiring glory.” – Booklist


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New Titles: AC RO SS TH E UN IV ER SE

Across the Universe

How hot is the sun? Why do comets have tails? How do scientis

study asteroids? This new series for ages six and up invites youn

explorers on an adventure Across the Universe to discover the wo

of the cosmos and how they relate to life on Earth. Simple text

within a technology-themed design encourages curious minds to

observations and comparisons, while a hands-on activity in each

provides further exploration of a scientific concept presented.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"

Color photographs

and illustrations

© 2015


Asteroids978-1-62832-080-0

Comets978-1-62832-081-7

Galaxies978-1-62832-082-4

Moons978-1-62832-083-1

Planets

978-1-62832-084-8The Sun978-1-62832-085-5


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Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-3/4" ×

10-1/4"

Color photographs

© 2015

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Arctic Tundra978-1-62832-105-0

Deserts978-1-62832-100-5

Mountains978-1-62832-101-2

Oceans978-1-62832-102-9

Prairies978-1-62832-104-3

Rainforests978-1-62832-103-6

New Titles: FO OD FOR L IF E

Food for Life

Survival in the animal kingdom means eat or be eaten. Food for Life

explores six different natural environments, presenting a food chain

common to each. Through basic text and stunning photos, readers

will explore such habitats as prairies and mountains and come face

to face with an assortment of wondrous life forms, from small, hardy

plants such as the Arctic willow to big, fearsome hunters such as the

jaguar. Each book explains how the death of one creature benef its

another, making possible the circle of life.


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New Ti tles: HE A L TH Y P LA TE S

Healthy Plates

S taying healthy can be fun! Based on the most recent guidelines

for healthy portions and exercise, this new series for ages six and

familiarizes readers with key nutritional concepts and the ways

which Healthy Plates can keep them active and strong. The frien

text and colorful photos emphasize good eating habits and stayiactive, while each title concludes with an easy-to-follow recipe fo

healthy snack.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"

Color photographs

© 2015

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Being Fit978-1-62832-106-7

Dairy978-1-62832-108-1

Eating Healthy978-1-62832-107-4

Fruits978-1-62832-109-8

Grains978-1-62832-110-4

Proteins978-1-62832-111-1

Vegetables978-1-62832-112-8


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Classic Series: FETCH!

Fetch!

Fetch! helps future pet owners retrieve basic

knowledge about the traits and history of six

popular dog breeds. Dynamic photos bound

off the page, and the text gently instructs

young owners in the care and responsibility

of pets.

Beagles978-0-89812-93

Bulldogs978-0-89812-94

German Shephe978-0-89812-94

Poodles978-0-89812-94

Retrievers978-0-89812-94

Terriers

978-0-89812-94

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"

Color photographs

© 2014

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

“The glossy pages, shimmering with clean white backgrounds, draw attention to the fuzzy little buddies—

and when the focus turns to chubby puppies? Well, it’s squealing time.” – Booklist

Classic Ser ies: HORSING AROUND

Horsing Around

Horsing Around offers a brief tutorial on the

care, training, showing, and riding of horses,

concentrating on each aspect in a separate

volume and addressing the concerns of some

of the youngest horse enthusiasts.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-3/4" × 8-3/4"; Color photo-

graphs; © 2014

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Caring for Horse978-0-89812-83

Riding Horses978-0-89812-83

Showing Horses978-0-89812-83

Training Horses978-0-89812-83


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Classic Series: C REE PY CREA TU RE S

Creepy Creatures

Creepy Creatures matches clear, STEM-

appropriate text with up-close photos to

introduce young readers to the featured

invertebrate’s body, growth process, behavior,

food sources, and common habitats. Each title

concludes with an activity that emphasizes the

animal’s defining physical characteristics.

Price

Individual titles

Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-7/8

8-3/4"; Color

photographs and

illustrations; ©

2014; Interest le Age 6 and up

Ants978-0-89812-793-5

Beetles978-0-89812-794-2

Centipedes978-0-89812-565-8

Cockroaches978-0-89812-795-9

Crickets978-0-89812-566-5

Dragonflies

978-0-89812-933-5

Fleas978-0-89812-934-2

Grasshoppers978-0-89812-935-9

Mantises978-0-89812-567-2

Mites978-0-89812-936-6

Moths978-0-89812-937-3

Scorpions

978-0-89812-568-9

Slugs978-0-89812-79

Spiders978-0-89812-56

Stick Insects978-0-89812-93

Termites978-0-89812-79

Ticks978-0-89812-79

Worms

978-0-89812-57

Apatosaurus

978-0-89812-7

Pterodactyls

978-0-89812-73

Stegosaurus

978-0-89812-73

Triceratops

978-0-89812-73

Tyrannosaurus re

978-0-89812-73

Velociraptor

978-0-89812-73

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


Specifications

Page count: 24


10-1/2"; Color andhistorical photographs

and illustrations

© 2012; Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Classic Series: WHEN DI NO SAUR S L IV ED

“Riveting, close-up photos … will draw young audiences to these introductions.” – School Library Journal


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Classic Series: GROW WITH ME

Grow with Me

Grow with Me peers into a nest, a cocoon, garden soil, and elsewh

explore the lives and growth of an assortment of insects, animals,

vegetation. Magnified photos, easy-to-follow text explaining life s

and a life-cycle recap all contribute to an educational experience

on an up-close look at how the featured creature or plant change

grows throughout its life.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 32

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2013, 2015

Interest level:

Age 8 and up

“The magnified photos are sure to attract the young reader as t

gain an up-close look at the life stages and anatomical parts.

The books end with a very nice summary of the entire life cyc

– National Science Teachers Association

Apple978-0-89812-990-8

Bee978-0-89812-767-6

Butterfly978-0-89812-768-3

Eagle978-0-89812-991-5

Frog978-0-89812-769-0

Ladybug978-0-89812-

Snake978-0-89812-

Spider978-0-89812-

Sunflower978-0-89812-

Tomato978-0-89812-


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Classic Series: L IVING WILD

Living Wild

The engineering skills of beavers, the showy plumage of flamingos,

and the defining characteristics of 38 other fascinating animals are

explored in Living Wild . Vivid photographs help take readers on a

virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each

featured creature. Each book also looks at scientific research and

includes an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore.

Price

Individual titles

Specifications

Page count: 48;

size: 9-5/8" × 10

Color photograp

© 2011–2015; I

level: Age 10 and

“These titles combine excellent-quality photog-

raphy with solid factual material and a myth or

folk tale to round out the offerings.”

– School Library Journal

Alligators978-0-89812-550-4

Antelopes978-0-89812-837-6

Bats978-0-89812-549-8

Beavers978-1-62832-000-8

Bison978-0-89812-669-3

Brown Bears978-1-62832-001-5

Camels978-0-89812-773-7

Chameleons978-0-89812-838-3

Chimpanzees978-0-89812-839-0

Cougars978-0-89812-774-4

Eagles978-0-89812-551-1

Flamingos978-1-62832-002-2

Frogs978-0-89812-840-6

Geckos978-1-62832-003-9

Gorillas978-0-89812-552-8

Hawks978-1-62832-004-6

Hippopotamuses978-0-89812-841-3

Hummingbirds978-0-89812-670-9

Jaguars978-0-89812-671-6

Kangaroos978-0-89812-553-5

Killer Whales978-0-89812-554-2

Komodo Dragons978-0-89812-672-3

Leopards978-0-89812-555-9

Moose978-0-89812-556-6

Octopuses978-0-89812-842-0

Owls978-0-89812-673-0

Pandas978-0-89812-674-7

Piranhas978-0-89812-775-1

Rhinoceroses978-0-89812-675-4

Sea Lions978-0-89812-776-8

Sea Turtles978-1-62832-0

Skunks978-0-89812-8

Tortoises978-0-89812-77

Vultures978-0-89812-77

Walruses978-0-89812-8

Whales978-0-89812-67

Wild Horses978-1-62832-0

Wolverines978-1-62832-0

Woodpeckers978-0-89812-77

Zebras978-0-89812-7


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Classic Series: L IVING WILD


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Classic Series: HA RNE SSI NG E NE RGY

Death ValleyNational Park978-0-89812-87

EvergladesNational Park978-0-89812-87

Grand CanyonNational Park978-0-89812-87

Great Smoky MoNational Park978-0-89812-88

YellowstoneNational Park

978-0-89812-88Yosemite Nationa978-0-89812-88

Preserving America

Surveying the full history and development

of each park, and featuring notes offering tips

and itineraries for visitors, these gorgeously

illustrated titles transport readers to the most

magnificent wilderness areas the United States

has to offer.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48


10-1/4"

Color photographs

© 2014

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

“… makes you want to pack your bags.” – Library Media Connection Starred Review

“A useful, user-friendly resource.…” – Booklist

Classic Series: PR ES ER VI NG AMER I CA

Coal Power978-0-89812-99

Hydropower978-0-89812-99

Natural Gas Pow978-0-89812-99

Nuclear Power978-0-89812-99

Solar Power978-0-89812-99

Wind Power978-0-89812-99

Harnessing Energy

Linking science to practical applications and

social issues to realistic goals, this series orients

ecologically conscious readers toward the

future of Harnessing Energy . Each title devotesa special section to historical moments,

offers details on key inventors and notable

discoveries, and presents statistics to back up

objective reports.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48


10-1/2"

Color and historical

photographs

© 2015

Interest level:

Age 10 and up


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Clouds978-0-89812-72

Hurricanes978-0-89812-92

Snow978-0-89812-92

Thunderstorms978-0-89812-72

Tornadoes978-0-89812-92

Our Wonderful Weather This five-book series is the perfect way

to introduce early readers to the science,

history, and forms of weather. Clear text and

stunning photos are paired within a reader-

friendly design to explain the ways that

winds, temperatures, and precipitation affect

our lives. Each title concludes with an activity

for more meteorological exploration.

PriceIndividual titles: $9.99

Specifications

Page count: 24


8-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2014

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

“Stunning color photos and a clean format will spark readers’ interest in science. The content moves beyond

mere description of natural phenomena, offering easy-to-understand explanations.” – School Library Journal

Black Holes978-0-89812-91

Energy978-0-89812-91

Galaxies978-0-89812-91

Gravity978-0-89812-91

Light978-0-89812-91

Mass & Matter978-0-89812-91

Space & Time978-0-89812-91

Stars978-0-89812-91

Mysteries of the Universe

This series tackles eight of the astronomical

and physical phenomena that have inspired

and challenged scientists throughout the

centuries. Complicated scientific principles

are contextualized with accessible examplesand illustrated with stunning photos, helping

readers grasp the magnitude of the mystery.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48


10-1/4"


photographs andillustrations

© 2013

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Classic Series: MY ST ER IE S OF TH E UN IV ER SE

Classic Series: O UR WO ND ER FU L WE AT HE R


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Classic Ser ies: GRAMMAR BASICS

Classic Series: NO NF IC T IO N: WRI T I NG FO R F AC T A ND AR GU ME

Nonfiction: Writing for

Fact and Argument

Nonfiction writing enables writers to enlighten

their readers with facts or persuade them witharguments. This approachable series will help

budding writers do just that.

Effective Speech978-0-89812-54

Journalistic Artic978-0-89812-54

Organized Essay

978-0-89812-54Truthful Biograph978-0-89812-54

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48; Trim

size: 7-1/2" × 10-1/2"

Color and histori-

cal photographs and

illustrations; © 2011

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Giving a Present978-0-89812-98

Improving Study 978-0-89812-98

Preparing for an 978-0-89812-98

Writing a Resear978-0-89812-98

Classroom How-To

With the help of Classroom How-To—

guidelines to mastering key writing, speaking,

and listening skills—students can conquer

their nerves and organize their thoughts to

gain confidence in the classroom and beyond.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48


10-1/2"

Color illustrations

by Nate Williams

© 2015


Classic Series: C LASS ROOM HOW- TO

Adjectives978-0-89812-79

Adverbs978-0-89812-80

Nouns978-0-89812-80

Verbs978-0-89812-80

Grammar Basics

This colorful series explores four parts of

speech in terms of their overall relationship to

sentences. A friendly tone, appealing photos,

and a concluding word game make for a most

accessible introduction to the way words are

used in writing and in life!

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"

Color photographs

© 2013

Interest level:

Age 6 and up


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Classic Series: V O IC ES IN POET RY

Classic Series: BR US HE S WI TH GR EA TN ES S

Brushes with Greatness

The centuries-old story of painting is told

by spotlighting four distinct genres and their

associated artists. Each beautiful book looksclosely at some of the greatest works ever

created and explains the evolution of artistic

techniques as the genre changed over time.

History Paintings978-0-89812-76

Landscapes978-0-89812-76

Portraits

978-0-89812-76Still Lifes978-0-89812-76

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48


10-1/2"; Color and

historical photographs

and artwork; © 2013

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Drums978-0-89812-94

Flute978-0-89812-94

Guitar978-0-89812-94

Piano978-0-89812-94

Trumpet978-0-89812-94

Violin978-0-89812-95

Making Music

Making Music lets readers experience a variety

of musical instruments—before they even play

a note! Labeled images assist in identification

as this series describes the instrument’s sounds

and workings, including basic instruction on

how to play it.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"

Color photographs

© 2014

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Classic Ser ies: MAKING MUSIC

E. E. Cummings978-1-62832-05

Edgar Allan Poe978-1-62832-05

Emily Dickinson978-1-62832-05

Langston Hughe978-1-62832-05

Walt Whitman978-1-62832-05

William Shakesp978-1-62832-05

Voices in Poetry

From Shakespeare to Hughes, this series

introduces readers to six unique poetic voices

from multicultural perspectives by featuring

full-length poems or excerpts from larger

works set against biographical information.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 9-3/4"


photographs and


Interest level:

Age 10 and up

“The melding of lush photography and sparse text makes for a great experience in viewing and reading.” – Booklist

“The reproductions are exceedingly fine, and a spacious design complements the content admirably.” – School Library Journal


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Classic Series: S P IE S AR OUN D T HE W OR LD

Classic Series: A NC IE NT CI V I L I ZA T I ON S

Ancient Civilizations

This series takes an anthropologist’s view

of five famous Ancient Civilizations , noting

how the various social groups influenced andinteracted with each other and changed the

very history of the world.

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Page count: 48

Trim size: 8-3/4"×

10-1/4"


photographs; © 2015

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Aztec Empire978-0-89812-97

China978-0-89812-97

Egypt

978-0-89812-97Greece978-0-89812-98

Rome978-0-89812-98

Classic Series: SP IE S AR OU ND TH E WO RL D

Price


SpecificationsPage count: 48


10-1/4"; Color and

historical photographs

and illustrations


Age 10 and up

Spies around the World

This series investigates the espionage agencies

of four countries, tracking their histories of

intelligence gathering and spotlighting some of

the most famous—or infamous—missions and

associated participants.

The CIA and OthAmerican Spies978-0-89812-96

The KGB and OtRussian Spies978-0-89812-97

The Mossad andIsraeli Spies978-0-89812-97

The SIS and OthBritish Spies978-0-89812-97

“With a sidebar-heavy, cardboard-beige design that makes it look as if you’re paging thro

a top-secret file drawer crammed with mug shots, fingerprints, maps, and more, … the ‘S

around the World’ series gives an expedient but surprisingly robust report.” – Booklis

Great Warriors

From simple text and artful illustrations,

kids will discover what life was like for Great

Warrior s around the world. Each book features

famous examples of the warrior and explains

how their mode of battle grew out of their

particular culture.

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Specifications

Page count: 24



photographs and

illustrations

© 2011, 2014; Interestlevel: Age 6 and up

Barbarians978-1-62832-0

Conquistadors978-1-62832-06

Gladiators978-0-89812-57

Knights978-0-89812-57

Mongols

978-1-62832-0Pirates978-0-89812-57

Samurai978-0-89812-57

Vikings978-1-62832-0

“… some of history’s baddest bunches—scaled way down for a younger crowd.” – Booklist

Classic Ser ies: GREAT WARRIORS


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Classic Ser ies: THAT’S SPOOKY!

Classic Series: S P IE S A ROUN D T HE W OR LD

Classic Series: GR EA T EX P E DI T I ONS

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.

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Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 8-1/4"×

11"Color and historical

photographs and


Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Through theAmerican West978-0-89812-66

To the Heart of A978-0-89812-66

To the Moon978-0-89812-66

To the Ocean De978-0-89812-66

To the South Po978-0-89812-66

To the Top ofMount Everest978-0-89812-66

Classic Series: EN DU R IN G MYS TE R IE S

Price


SpecificationsPage count: 48


10-1/4"


photographs

© 2015

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Enduring Mysteries

As much evidence as can be examined about

the curious phenomena associated with five

legendary sites and creatures is explored, with

notable examples of popular-culture references

and famous seekers and hoaxes.

Area 51978-1-62832-07

Atlantis978-1-62832-07

Bermuda Triangl978-1-62832-07

Bigfoot978-1-62832-07

Loch Ness Mons978-1-62832-07

“Well designed with many photogr

this lives up to the series title of ‘End

Mysteries.’” – Booklist Starred Revi

That’s Spooky!

This series spotlights six spooky creatures,

investigating their behaviors, powers, weak-

nesses, and characteristic physical traits, as well

as how they have become part of pop culture.

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Specifications

Page count: 24


8-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2013

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Ghosts

978-0-89812-80

Mummies

978-0-89812-80

Vampires

978-0-89812-80

Werewolves

978-0-89812-80

Witches978-0-89812-80

Zombies

978-0-89812-80

“These image-heavy guides to monsters of myths and legends strike a delightful balance between

creepy and cheesy.” – School Library Journal

“The images are eye-catching, and the tone is conversational enough to keep readers engaged.”

– School Library Journal


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Classic Series: BUI L T FO R SU CC E SS

Built for Success

From Amazon and Apple to Target and Wal-

Mart, some companies are simply Built for

Success . This popular series spotlights 20

corporations and introduces the leaders who

guided them to prominence. Each title surveys

the company’s history, examining its triumphs

and failures, its products and innovations, and

the impact it has had on the lives of people

around the globe.

Price

Individual titles:

$12.00

Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 7-3/4" x 11"


photographs

© 2009–2015


“The books, written in a lively styl

with a minimum of fuss, pack in plenty

tory and tend to focus on the individua

grew the companies, adding a personal e

to the narrative.” – Booklist Starred Re

The Story of Amazon.com978-0-89812-759-1

The Story of Apple978-0-89812-659-4

The Story of CNN978-0-89812-760-7

The Story of Coca-Cola978-0-89812-753-9

The Story of Disney978-0-89812-754-6

The Story of eBay978-0-89812-660-0

The Story of Facebook978-0-89812-761-4

The 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’s978-0-89812-756-0

The Story of Microsoft978-0-89812-757-7

The Story of MTV978-0-89812-982-3

The Story of Nike978-0-89812-738-6

The Story of Pixa978-0-89812-98

The Story of Sta978-0-89812-73

The Story of Targ978-0-89812-98

The Story of the 978-0-89812-66

The Story of Twit978-0-89812-98

The Story of Wa978-0-89812-66


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Classic Series: R ES CU E V EH IC L ES

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.

Ambulances

978-0-89812-57

Fire Trucks

978-0-89812-57

Helicopters

978-0-89812-57

Rescue Boats

978-0-89812-57

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Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"


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: U. S . SP EC IA L FO RCES

U.S. Special Forces

Even the most rigorous training would not

prepare young readers for the sheer amount of

intel they will uncover about six U.S. Special

Forces . Each title covers the chronology of

the special ops force and includes sidebars

about such topics as weaponry, facilities, anddepictions in movies.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48


10-1/4"


photographs

© 2015

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Air Force SpeciaOperations Com

978-1-62832-0

Delta Force

978-1-62832-0

FBI Hostage Re

& SWAT Teams

978-1-62832-0

Green Berets

978-1-62832-0

Marine Corps Fo

Special Operatio

Command

978-1-62832-0

Navy SEALs

978-1-62832-0


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Classic Series: THE BIG TIME

“… a package with enough visual sophistication for somewhat older reluctant readers …” – Booklist

Classic Ser ies: NBA CHAMPIONS

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


Specifications

Page count: 24


8-3/4"


photographs

© 2012; Interest level: Age 6 and up

Boston Celtics978-0-89812-706-5

Chicago Bulls978-0-89812-707-2

Los Angeles Lakers978-0-89812-711-9

Miami Heat978-0-89812-712-6

New York Knicks

978-0-89812-714-0

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"

Color photographs


Age 6 and up

The Big Time

Every talented performer dreams of making it

to the top. This entertaining series introduces

readers to current athletic icons, learning

where these stars came from, the challenges

they’ve overcome, and how they made it to …

The Big Time !

Aaron Rodgers978-1-62832-059-6

Adrian Peterson978-1-62832-060-2

Calvin Johnson978-1-62832-076-3

Kevin Durant978-1-62832-077-0

LeBron James978-1-62832-063-3


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The NBA: A History of Hoops

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and

Creative Paperbacks is known for its stellar sports publishing. That

excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA:

A History of Hoops . With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and

lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins,

stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be

experienced like never before.

Price

Individual titles

Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 9-5/8

10-5/8"

Color and histor

photographs

© 2015; Interest

Age 10 and up

Atlanta Hawks978-1-62832-008-4

Boston Celtics978-1-62832-009-1

Brooklyn Nets978-1-62832-010-7

Charlotte Hornets978-1-62832-011-4

Chicago Bulls978-1-62832-012-1

Cleveland Cavaliers978-1-62832-013-8

Dallas Mavericks978-1-62832-014-5

Denver Nuggets978-1-62832-015-2

Detroit Pistons978-1-62832-016-9

Golden State Warriors978-1-62832-017-6

Houston Rockets978-1-62832-018-3

Indiana Pacers978-1-62832-019-0

Los Angeles Clippers978-1-62832-020-6

Los Angeles Lakers978-1-62832-021-3

Memphis Grizzlies978-1-62832-022-0

Miami Heat978-1-62832-023-7

Milwaukee Bucks978-1-62832-024-4

MinnesotaTimberwolves978-1-62832-025-1

New Orleans Pelicans978-1-62832-026-8

New York Knicks978-1-62832-027-5

Oklahoma City Thunder978-1-62832-028-2

Orlando Magic978-1-62832-029-9

Philadelphia 76ers978-1-62832-030-5

Phoenix Suns978-1-62832-031-2

Portland Trail Blazers978-1-62832-032-9

Sacramento Kings978-1-62832-033-6

San Antonio Spurs978-1-62832-034-3

Toronto Raptors978-1-62832-035-0

Utah Jazz978-1-62832-036-7

Washington Wizards978-1-62832-037-4

Classic Series: THE NB A: A HI ST OR Y OF HO OP S


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Classic Series: SU PER BOWL CHAM P I ONS

Super Bowl Champions

This series puts readers ages six and up into the action, acquaint

them with the story and larger-than-life stars of National Footb

League teams that have won the game’s biggest prize—the Supe

Bowl trophy. Each title presents action-driven photos and close-

a concise history of the team from its origin to today, brief profil

NFL stars, and a “Facts File” of the team.

Baltimore Ravens978-0-89812-951-9

Chicago Bears978-0-89812-952-6

Dallas Cowboys978-0-89812-953-3

Denver Broncos978-0-89812-954-0

Green Bay Packers978-0-89812-955-7

Indianapolis Colts

978-0-89812-956-4 Kansas City Chiefs978-0-89812-957-1

Miami Dolphins978-0-89812-958-8

New England Patriots978-0-89812-959-5

New Orleans Sa978-0-89812-96

New York Giants978-0-89812-96

New York Jets978-0-89812-96

Oakland Raiders978-0-89812-96

Pittsburgh Steele978-0-89812-96

St. Louis Rams

978-0-89812-96

San Francisco 4978-0-89812-96

Tampa Bay Bucc978-0-89812-96

Washington Red978-0-89812-96

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24


8-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2014

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

“… one of the few attractive football series with a text

short enough for reading to young children.” – Booklist


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Classic Series: WO RL D SE R I ES CH AM PI ON S

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.

Atlanta Braves978-0-89812-809-3

Baltimore Orioles978-0-89812-810-9

Boston Red Sox

978-0-89812-811-6Chicago Cubs978-0-89812-812-3

Chicago White Sox978-0-89812-813-0

Cincinnati Reds978-0-89812-814-7

Los Angeles Angelsof Anaheim978-0-89812-816-1

Los Angeles Dodgers978-0-89812-817-8

Miami Marlins978-0-89812-815-4

Minnesota Twins978-0-89812-818-5

New York Mets978-0-89812-819-2

New York Yankees978-0-89812-820-8

Philadelphia Phillies978-0-89812-821-5

St. Louis Cardinals

978-0-89812-822-2San Francisco Giants978-0-89812-823-9

Toronto Blue Jays978-0-89812-824-6

Price

Individual titles

Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size:

8-3/4" × 8-3/4"

Color and histo

photographs

© 2013

Interest level:

Age 6 and up


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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

Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size:

9-5/8" × 10-5/8

Color and histor

photographs

© 2012Interest level:

Age 10 and up

“The writing is engaging, and the eye-popping yet tasteful form

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

The Story of theArizona Diamondbacks978-0-89812-629-7

The Story of theAtlanta Braves978-0-89812-630-3

The Story of theBaltimore Orioles978-0-89812-631-0

The Story of theBoston Red Sox978-0-89812-632-7

The Story of theChicago Cubs978-0-89812-633-4

The Story of theChicago White Sox978-0-89812-634-1

The Story of theCincinnati Reds978-0-89812-635-8

The Story of theCleveland Indians978-0-89812-636-5

The Story of the

Colorado Rockies978-0-89812-637-2

The Story of theDetroit Tigers978-0-89812-638-9

The Story of theFlorida Marlins978-0-89812-639-6

The Story of theHouston Astros978-0-89812-640-2

The Story of theKansas City Royals978-0-89812-641-9

The Story of theLos Angeles Angelsof Anaheim978-0-89812-642-6

The Story of theLos Angeles Dodgers978-0-89812-643-3

The Story of theMilwaukee Brewers978-0-89812-644-0

The Story of theMinnesota Twins978-0-89812-645-7

The Story of theNew York Mets978-0-89812-646-4

The Story of theNew York Yankees978-0-89812-647-1

The Story of theOakland Athletics978-0-89812-648-8

The Story of thePhiladelphia Phillies978-0-89812-649-5

The Story of thePittsburgh Pirates978-0-89812-650-1

The Story of theSt. Louis Cardinals978-0-89812-651-8

The Story of theSan Diego Padres978-0-89812-652-5

The Story of theSan Francisco Giants978-0-89812-653-2

The Story of theSeattle Mariners978-0-89812-654-9

The Story of theTampa Bay Rays978-0-89812-655-6

The Story of theTexas Rangers978-0-89812-656-3

The Story of the

Toronto Blue Jays978-0-89812-657-0

The Story of theWashington Nationals978-0-89812-658-7

Classic Series: BAS EB AL L : TH E GR EA T AM ER IC AN GA ME


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