arcturus children's reference

ARCTURUS CHILDREN’S REFERENCE Summer 2014 to Spring 2015

Arcturus Children’s Reference Summer 2014 to Spring 2015

This new Children’s Reference catalogue shows us, as ever, reaching for the stars in our quest for non-fiction excellence. New series blasting off this season include practical art projects such as Creating Comics and Ready, Set, Draw!, high-impact factual series such as BodyWorks and Dangerous Dinosaurs; and brainteasing fun in the form of Brain Games and Riddle Me This!. Animal Rescue and A Child’s Day In... provide fascinating insights into animal conservation and children’s daily lives around the world. History is strongly represented as always: Encounters with the Past features unique historical reconstruction photographs, while The Wild West represents new territory for the Arcturus list. This season also sees the launch of a major new children’s reference range, with How Your Body Works and The Dangerous Books of Dinosaurs leading the way.

Please contact us for further information on any of the titles in our catalogue. We look forward to hearing from you. Roberta BaileyManaging Director,School Library Division

RIGHTS ENQUIRIES:CHARLES COOPERSALES DIRECTOR

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7407 9400Email: [email protected]

New Titles .................................. 1

High Interest .............................. 22

Nature and Science ................... 28

Art, Drawing and Crafts ............. 37

Myths and Stories ...................... 45

History ...................................... 45

The World Today....................... 54

Learning .................................. 60

General Interest ........................ 63

CONTENTS

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NEW TITLES NEW TITLESArcturus Children’s Reference

DINOSAUR DEFENDERS DINOSAUR RECORD-BREAKERS DINOSAURS AND THE PREHISTORIC WORLD

KILLER DINOSAURS FLYING MONSTERS SEA MONSTERS

DANGEROUS DINOSAURSFORMAT: 280x225 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

Dangerous Dinosaurs offers an exciting introduction to the story of thedinosaurs, from their early evolution to their extinction. Dramatic and eye-catching computer-rendered images – many of them new commissions created specially for this project – bring the prehistoric world to life.



CREATING FANTASY COMICS CREATING FUNNY COMICS CREATING HORROR COMICS

CREATING MANGA COMICS CREATING SCIENCE FICTION COMICS CREATING SUPERHERO COMICS

CREATING COMICSFORMAT: 280x225 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 9-15

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These beautifully illustrated books explore many different approaches to comic art and storytelling. They demonstrate effective ways of developing protagonists and plots; setting out pages; creating appealing splash panels and covers; and using the unique storytelling tools available to comic artists.



ORIGAMI BUGS ORIGAMI HOLIDAYS ORIGAMI MONSTERS

ORIGAMI ON THE MOVE ORIGAMI PLANES ORIGAMI SPACE

AMAZING ORIGAMI 2FORMAT: 280x216mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

This follow-up to our popular Amazing Origami series is packed with fun and imaginative makes. Each new project is clearly explained in a step-by-step guide. The instructions are accompanied by a series of photographs, which are helpfully annotated with arrows and guidelines.



BUILDING A BODY DEFENSIVE ACTION FUELLING THE BODY

LIFE SUPPORT READY FOR ACTION TAKING CONTROL

BODYWORKSThis engaging and modern ‘owner’s manual’ to the human body uses photographs, cartoons and computer-rendered diagrams to explain clearly and effectively how its different parts work. This series is information-dense but easy to understand; it’s packed with jaw-dropping facts and eye-catching infographics.

FORMAT: 280x225 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12



BAT HOSPITAL CHIMP RESCUE ELEPHANT ORPHANS

ORANG-UTAN ORPHANS PANDAS IN DANGER PENGUIN RESCUE

ANIMAL RESCUEFORMAT: 280x216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

Animal Rescue tells the stories of the real-life charities and NGOs involved in helping and protecting animals in need. Each book follows the ups and downs of the lives of the animals being cared for and the people looking after them.



MY LIFE IN BRAZIL MY LIFE IN FRANCE MY LIFE IN INDIA

MY LIFE IN INDONESIA MY LIFE IN JAMAICA MY LIFE IN KENYA

A CHILD’S DAY IN...FORMAT: 280x216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

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Each book in this series follows a real child through a day in their life, from the moment that they get up to the moment that they go to bed. Extraordinary, specially commissioned photographs bring to life their homes and schools; the games they play; their chores and responsibilities; the food that they eat; and the way that they participate as members of a family and a wider community.



DRAW CUTE PICTURES DRAW HORRIBLE PICTURES DRAW MAGICAL PICTURES

DRAW PRETTY PICTURES DRAW SCARY PICTURES DRAW WEIRD PICTURES

DRAW IT!FORMAT: 290x250 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

Draw It! is the perfect series for youngsters who are keen to develop their artistic skills. Each book teaches readers to draw in a different style to suit a different subject matter, so there is something to appeal to every kid… whether they are lovers of all things pretty, or fans of all things gross!



ANIMALS CREEPY CRAWLIES FAIRIES AND PRINCESSES

MANGA ROBOTS AND MONSTERS SUPER HEROES

READY, SET, DRAW!FORMAT: 280x216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

This super-simple, step-by-step drawing series has an appealing, clean-lined cartoon style. Every project is set out in five or six clear, easy-to-follow steps. By building up simple lines and curves, kids can reproduce the finished artworks without difficulty.



LOGIC PUZZLES NUMBER PUZZLES

PATTERN PUZZLES PICTURE PUZZLES

BRAIN GAMESFORMAT: 270x220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

These fun and fiendish puzzle books will help young readers to develop their lateral and systematic thinking abilities. They make problem-solving fun and rewarding. Each book features 65 or more clever, engaging brain-teasers. The puzzles look and feel like games, and will offer hours of entertainment.



JEWELLERY CRAFTS NATURE CRAFTS PAPER CRAFTS

PRINTING CRAFTS RECYCLING CRAFTS TEXTILE CRAFTS

CRAFT ATTACK!FORMAT: 280 x 216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

Grab some paper, paint and PVA: it’s time to get creative! By following the clear and simple step-by-step instructions in this series, young readers will be able to create original, cute, fashionable and humorous homemade creations.



TERRIBLE TALES OF AFRICA TERRIBLE TALES OF ANCIENT EGYPT TERRIBLE TALES OF ANCIENT GREECE

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! These fully illustrated books retell traditional myths with an emphasis on scary and weird elements. The text style may be witty and irreverent, but the books are jam-packed with real facts about ancient cultures.

TERRIBLE TALES OF ANCIENT ROME TERRIBLE TALES OF THE MIDDLE AGES TERRIBLE TALES OF NATIVE AMERICA

MONSTROUSMYTHSFORMAT: 280 x 216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12



REALLY HORRIBLE SCIENCE FACTSREALLY HORRIBLE BODY FACTSREALLY HORRIBLE ANIMAL FACTS REALLY HORRIBLE HISTORY FACTS

These fact-packed books tap into young readers’ natural fascination with the weird, the surprising and the gross. They are just oozing kid-appeal, but they are also packed with educational value. They draw together bizarre but brilliant information from the worlds of history, biology, chemistry and physics.

REALLY HORRIBLE FACTSFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–12

REALLY HORRIBLE SCIENCE JOKES

REALLY HORRIBLE BODY JOKESREALLY HORRIBLE ANIMAL JOKES

REALLY HORRIBLE HISTORY JOKES

REALLY HORRIBLEJOKESFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–11

This wacky, anarchic series taps into kids’ fascination with all things yucky. Each book features over 140 stinky, slimy, silly jokes. Readers will love to dip into this treasure trove of ickiness and share their new jokes with friends and family. Humorous cartoon illustrations feature throughout.

NEW TITLES



HOLIDAY PAPERCRAFT PAPER BOXES PAPER DECORATIONS

PAPER GIFTS PAPER MODELS PAPER TOYS

ORIGAMIAND PAPERCRAFTFORMAT: 280 x 216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–12

This fun and accessible introduction to the art of paper-folding features a mixture of ancient Japanese crafts and contemporary projects. The instructional text for each project is broken into bite-sized paragraphs, each of which is accompanied by a photograph.



ENCOUNTERSWITH THE PAST

FORMAT: 280 x 216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

MEET THE ANCIENT GREEKS MEET THE ANCIENT ROMANS MEET THE MEDIEVAL FOLK

MEET THE PIRATES MEET THE TUDORS MEET THE VIKINGS

‘When a mysterious door appears, you step through...and find that you have travelled back in time!’ In this innovative series, the reader becomes the protagonist in an exciting cross-time adventure. As they explore the past, they will meet and interview a variety of different people – from servants and farmers, to priests and nobles. The story is brought to life by historical recreation photographs.

As children grow into young adults, they become more responsible for their own decisions. They must negotiate dangers to their health and well-being from a variety of sources. These full-colour books give them guidance on how to make smart choices.

KEEPING SAFEFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 9-12

ON THE STREETAROUND ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND CIGARETTES

ONLINEWITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY



Teens often find themselves under pressure from the bullying and discrimination they experience in their social interaction with peers. This series offers support and practical advice alongside contact details for organisations that offer help.

UNDER PRESSURE FORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-14

HOW TO HANDLE CYBERBULLYINGHOW TO HANDLE BULLYING AND GANGS

HOW TO HANDLE LOW SELF-ESTEEM HOW TO HANDLE DISCRIMINATION AND PREJUDICE





ANIMAL RIDDLES FARMYARD RIDDLES LUNCHTIME RIDDLES

RIDDLES AT HOME RIDDLES AT SCHOOL UNDERWATER RIDDLES

RIDDLE METHIS!FORMAT: 254 x 197 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-11

Each Riddle Me This! book contains over 140 clever, funny and tricky riddles including brain teasers, logic puzzles, tongue-twisters and silly puns. Charming and humorous cartoon illustrations accompany the riddles, giving the books a fun and playful look.



ANIMALS CREEPY CRAWLIES FAIRIES AND PRINCESSES

MANGA ROBOTS AND MONSTERS SUPERHEROES

READY, SET,DRAW!FORMAT: 280 x 216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 6–9

Ready, Set, Draw! is the perfect series for children who are first discovering a love of drawing. The step-by-step projects are specially designed to be easy for young readers. By building up simple lines and curves, they can reproduce the finished artworks without difficulty.



DRAW CUTE PICTURES DRAW HORRIBLE PICTURES DRAW MAGICAL PICTURES

DRAW PRETTY PICTURES DRAW SCARY PICTURES DRAW WEIRD PICTURES

DRAW IT!FORMAT: 280 x 230 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–10

This step-by-step art series has something to appeal to every young artist… whether they are lovers of all things pretty, or fans of all things gross! Each clear, easy-to-follow book teaches readers to draw in a different style to suit a different subject matter.



This is a fascinating and accessible introduction to the people and events of the great westward expansion, from the colonies of the American East to the unsettled lands of the Wild West. It presents the stories of those brave souls who opened up a new frontier; and the indigenous peoples whose way of life was forever changed.

THE WILD WEST

FORMAT: 240 x 170 mm EXTENT: 64 pp INTEREST AGE: 14+

NATIVE PEOPLESGUNSLINGERS AND COWBOYS

OUTLAWS AND REBELS TRAILBLAZING THE WAY WEST



This ‘owner’s manual’ to the human body explains how all its different parts work – from the hairs on your head to the tips of your toes. The book is information-dense but easy to understand; it’s packed with head-scratching facts and eye-catching infographics.

HOW YOURBODY WORKSFORMAT: 280 x 225 mm EXTENT: 128 pp INTEREST AGE: 7-12

Find out everything you need to know about dinosaurs in this action-packed guide to prehistoric life, which features extraordinary new CG images. The Dangerous Book of Dinosaurs offers an exciting introduction to the story of the dinosaurs, from their early evolution to their extinction.

THE DANGEROUS BOOK OF DINOSAURSFORMAT: 280 x 225 mm EXTENT: 128 pp INTEREST AGE: 7-12

NEW TITLES HIGH INTERESTArcturus Children’s Reference


THE STORY OF ROCK MUSIC THE STORY OF SOUL AND R&B

THE STORY OF TECHNO AND DANCE MUSIC

THE STORY OF HIP-HOP THE STORY OF POP MUSIC

THE STORY OF PUNK AND INDIE

POP HISTORIESFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 10–14

Pop Histories is a heavily illustrated, magazine-style series that tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day. The authorial tone is engaging, entertaining and authoritative. Quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations give a sense of context and relevance to the great performers and innovators of the past.

GIRL TALKFORMAT: 238 x 185 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11–14

These friendly, fun and frank books reveal what readers can expect from their pre-teen and teen years. They’re packed with helpful, non-judgemental advice about how to handle issues such as online bullying, peer pressure and first dates.

HOW TO SURVIVE BEING DUMPED

HOW TO SURVIVE DATING

HOW TO SURVIVE MEAN GIRLS

HOW TO SURVIVE ONLINE EMBARRASSMENT

HOW TO SURVIVE ZITS AND BAD HAIR DAYS

HOW TO SURVIVE HAVING A CRUSH



THE ANIMAL ANTICS JOKE BOOK

THE FUNNY FOOD JOKE BOOK

THE MONSTER FUN JOKE BOOK

THE OUTER SPACE JOKE BOOK

THE SCHOOL’S COOL JOKE BOOK

THE SILLY SAFARI JOKE BOOK

THE CRAZY COMPUTERS JOKE BOOK

THE FUN ON THE FARM JOKE BOOK

THE HYSTERICAL HISTORY JOKE BOOK

THE JOLLY JUNGLE JOKE BOOK

THE OUT TO SEA JOKE BOOK

THE SILLY SPELLS JOKE BOOK

Sean Connolly

Sean Connolly Sean Connolly

Sean Connolly Sean Connolly

Sean Connolly

These charming, fully illustrated joke books are a wonderfully entertaining read. The witty, modern cartoon illustrations bring out the full humour of the rib-tickling puns, barmy stories and surreal situations.

FORMAT: : 254 x 197 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–12



CARD MAGIC CLOSE-UP MAGIC COIN MAGIC

MAGICAL ESCAPES MAGICAL ILLUSIONS MENTAL MAGIC

These how-to books teach readers the secrets of real magic tricks. The tricks are chosen for their accessibility, and are accompanied by charming, full-colour illustrations. Readers will love having the opportunity to amaze their friends and families with their ‘uncanny’ abilities and seemingly impossible stunts. Learning and performing these tricks will facilitate the development of close observation skills, lateral thinking and fine motor skills.

MIRACULOUS MAGIC TRICKSFORMAT: 254 x 210 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–11

COMEDY MAGIC

PAPER MAGIC PERFORMING MAGIC

MIND MAGIC

NEW

NUMBER MAGIC

NEW

NEW NEW NEW

TABLE MAGIC

NEW



MEAN MACHINESFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–14

These high-impact, magazine-style books are packed full of information about the world’s fastest, biggest and meanest vehicles. Facts and stats are given in annotations, tables and feature boxes. The combination of short, punchy paragraphs and fan-like attention to technical detail gives these books a broad appeal to car, bike and technology fans across a range of ages.

EXTREME SUPERCARS RACING SUPERCARS

SUPERBIKES SUPERBOATS SUPERCARS

SUPERCOPTERS SUPERPLANES SUPERTRUCKS

NEW NEW

NEW

NEW



ALIEN ENCOUNTERS

ATLANTIS AND OTHER LOST WORLDS

BIGFOOT AND OTHER APE-MEN

GHOSTS UFOs

ALIENS AND UFOS

ATLANTIS AND OTHER LOST WORLDS

BIGFOOT AND OTHER MONSTERS

HAUNTINGS THE WORLD’S STRANGEST UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES

PARANORMAL FILESFORMAT: 230 x 165 mm EXTENT: 80 pp INTEREST AGE: 14–18

This series explores the history, geography and psychology of paranormal phenomena. How might Bigfoot be related to Homo Sapiens? What was the original, secret purpose of the pyramids? The evidence for paranormal accounts, as presented by expert ‘believers’, is balanced by alternative, sceptical explanations.

MYSTERY HUNTERS FORMAT: 254 x 197 mm EXTENT:EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 10–14

What is the Yeti? Has more than one race of aliens visited Earth? Mystery Hunters explores the hidden stories behind unexplained, scary and weird phenomena – subjects that are of constant fascination to young readers. The series also examines the evidence behind these myths, in dedicated feature boxes. Should we really believe in paranormal happenings? What other explanations might there be?



MAKE AN ANIMATION!

START A BAND! START A BLOG!

MAKE A FILM!

TAKE GREAT PHOTOS!MAKE A PODCAST!

This dynamic, lavishly illustrated series plunges you into the world of dinosaurs as living, breathing animals. The reader plays the part of protagonist as they set out on an adventure, exploring a hidden world of dinosaurs. Features on each spread cover different aspects of prehistoric life, with data boxes giving detailed information about individual species.

PREHISTORIC SAFARIFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-14

FLYING MONSTERS GIANT DINOSAURS KILLER DINOSAURS SEA MONSTERS

FIND YOUR TALENTFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

Find Your Talent gives young people all the advice they need to take their first steps in aspirational fields such as film-making and songwriting. The no-nonsense text demystifies apparently difficult techniques and gives plenty of tips and tricks about how to achieve fantastic results. These books feature large and striking photographs throughout, and inspirational stories about how famous actors, artists, singers and film-makers started out.


SCIENCE F.A.Q.FORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–9

With Science F.A.Q., readers can discover the eye-opening answers to all sorts of fun questions, such as ‘Why do bees dance?’ or ‘Why does pepper make you sneeze?’ The Q&A format is brilliantly engaging: anyone who picks up one of these books will find them hard to put down! Each loosely-themed spread features three or four questions and answers, accompanied by large, appealing images and a colourful, quirky design.

IF YOU WERE...FORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–12

What do pets and wild animals think and feel? This series shows readers what the world is like from an animal’s point of view. Each book covers subjects such as senses, emotional states, verbal communication, body language and hunting.

DO PLANTS REALLY EAT INSECTS?

DOES IT REALLY RAIN FROGS?

WHY ARE BLACK HOLES BLACK?

WHY DO ICE CUBES FLOAT? WHY DO ZEBRAS HAVE STRIPES?

WHAT MAKES YOU HICCUP?

IF YOU WERE A CAT IF YOU WERE A DOG

IF YOU WERE A HORSE IF YOU WERE A SHARK IF YOU WERE A SNAKEIF YOU WERE A DOLPHIN

NEW TITLESNATURE AND SCIENCEArcturus Children’s Reference



IT’S ALIVEBRIGHT IDEAS HOT STUFF

MATERIAL WORLD PUSH AND PULL SUPER SONIC

Every book in this fun-filled series is packed with experiments that kids can perform at home. The steps for each experiment are accompanied by photographs, and each experiment is followed by a clear explanation of how it works. The books also feature large, striking images of scientific phenomena.

BIG BANG SCIENCEEXPERIMENTSFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–12

THE HISTORYOF SCIENCEFORMAT: 228 x 163 mmEXTENT: 208 pp INTEREST AGE: 14–18

These full-colour books follow the story of science from the earliest societies to the current day, revealing the entrancing appeal of the secrets that underpin our universe. Author Anne Rooney explains complex ideas in clear, easy-to-understand terms.

THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS

THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE

THE HISTORY OF PHYSICS



KILLER BEARS KILLER CATS

KILLER CROCODILES KILLER SHARKS KILLER SNAKES KILLER SPIDERS

BEETLES BIRDS

BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS FISH SNAKES AND LIZARDS SPIDERS

ANIMAL ATTACKFORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 208 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

The Animal Attack series looks in colourful close-up at nature’s fiercest creature s. Each book focuses on a different family of predators,exploring how these ferocious animals live, hunt and kill. Each spread showcases large, dramatic photos of these savage beasts in action. The text is broken into short paragraphs and clear, simple captions.

REALLY WEIRD ANIMALSFORMAT: 265 x 210 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

Discover the fascinating hidden world of the planet’s most peculiar creatures – such as beetles that squirt boiling caustic liquids; lizards that can run across the surface of water; and caterpillars that can disguise themselves as snak es. These books feature a striking design, lavish photography, punchy text and high-impact facts and figures.



WHO SPLIT THE ATOM?WHO INVENTED THE COMPUTER?

WHO DISCOVERED DNA?

WHO INVENTED THE MOTOR CAR?

WHO DISCOVERED NATURAL SELECTION?

WHO INVENTED THE PERIODIC TABLE?

EXPERIMENTS WITH ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

EXPERIMENTS WITH FORCES

EXPERIMENTS WITH HEAT EXPERIMENTS WITH LIGHT AND SOUND

EXPERIMENTS WITH MATERIALS

EXPERIMENTS WITH PLANTS AND OTHER LIVING THINGS

BREAKTHROUGHS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYFORMAT: 265 x 210 mm EXTENT: 48 ppINTEREST AGE: 10–14

This series looks at six ground-breaking inventions anddiscoveries that have transformed the way we live. It explores the historical steps leading up to major breakthroughs, as well as potential future developments. Mini-biographies give insights into the lives of scientists and engineers.

SCIENCE LABFORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

An accessible way for children to get into science. The books encourage their natural curiosity through fun, practical experiments, so they’ll be learning without even knowing it! All of the titles in the series reinforce aspects of science that children will encounter at school. Step-by-step photographs bring great clarity to the experiments.



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EARTHQUAKES!

FLOODS! HURRICANES! STORMS! TSUNAMIS! VOLCANOES!

SECRETS OF ANIMAL LIFE CYCLES

SECRETS OF FLIGHT SECRETS OF HABITATS SECRETS OF HEAT AND COLD

SECRETS OF LIGHT SECRETS OF POLLUTION AND CONSERVATION

This engaging series tells the story of natural disasters through the first-hand accounts of survivors and rescuers. Direct quotes and candid photographs give readers a personal view of what it is like to be caught up in a natural disaster. Each book also looks at the causes of these events and gives advice on how to prepare for future disasters.

EYEWITNESSDISASTER

FORMAT: 265 x 210 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–12

Enter the exciting world of science and uncover some of its mysteries in this fun and vibrant series. Each Science Secrets title holds the surprising answers to all sorts of questions about a top science topic. Hands-on experiments, with simple steps and clear illustrations, allow readers to turn scientist – and test out key ideas for themselves.

SCIENCESECRETSFORMAT: 255 x 204 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–11



EARTHQUAKE!

FLOOD! FOREST FIRE! HURRICANE! TSUNAMI! VOLCANO!

HURRICANES

EARTHQUAKES

FLOODS FOREST FIRES TSUNAMIS VOLCANOES

This series looks at natural disasters, their causes, and their effects on people and landscapes. It examines the science behind them, with clear explanations and labelled diagrams showing how they begin and why they are so devastating. Aerial and satellite photos from the NASA Visible Earth archive show their impact with stark clarity.

NATURE’SFURYFORMAT: 270 X 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–12

This differentiated text edition of Nature’s Fury allows less able readers to participate in text at a digestible level and take advantage of the same illustrative content as those reading at grade.

OURANGRYPLANETFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–12



SPACE T. REXSPEED MACHINESSHARKS SNAKES

DINOSAURSBIG CATS GIANT DINOSAURS

REPTILESMUMMIES SEA MONSTERS PIRATES RAINFOREST

MICRO BUGS MONSTER TRUCKSHUMAN BODY KILLER SPIDERSKILLER PREDATORS

UP CLOSEFORMAT: 2280 x 215 mm EXTENT: 24 pp INTEREST AGE: 7-14

Eighteen high-interest topics are brought to vivid life through full-colour photographs combined with ‘bite-sized’ amounts of text. From the feeding habits of sharks, to the mummy-makers of ancient Egypt; from the lost world of the dinosaurs to a myriad of unseen mini-beasts – these books are full of wonder, enjoyment and learning.



FRAUDS AND COUNTERFEITS GUN CRIMES

KIDNAPS POISONINGS

ROBBERIES AND HEISTS VIOLENT CRIMES

COMMUNICATIONS CRIME FIGHTING

SPACE EXPLORATION TRANSPORT

HEALTH AND MEDICINEENERGY SOURCES

SOLVE IT WITH SCIENCEFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–12

In this series, young people can see how forensic scientific techniques have been applied to real-life crimes to help solve them. There are eight case studies in each title. Each one starts with a description of the crime before moving on to describe attempts by scientists to solve it. Sidebars explain in more detail the scientific techniques involved.

THE IMPACT OF SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGYFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

This series looks at how science and technology have transformed the way we live. It examines both the positive and the negative impacts of these developments on the environment, society, health and the economy.

TRANSPORTSPACE EXPLORATIONROBBERIES AND HEISTS VIOLENT CRIMES



HOW THE BRAIN WORKS

HOW THE HEART WORKS

HOW WE DIGEST FOOD

HOW WE BREATHE HOW WE MOVEHOW WE GROW AND REPRODUCE

FIGHTING INFECTIOUS

DISEASES

GENETICS IN MEDICINE

IN VITRO FERTILIZATION

MACHINES IN MEDICINE

ORGAN TRANSPLANTS

SEEING INSIDE THE BODY

Our bodies are incredible machines. This series looks at the different systems of the human body, explaining how we live, eat, breathe, move, think and reproduce. ‘Q&A’ panels pose questions such as ‘What are hiccups?’ and ‘Why do muscles ache after exercise?’

THE HUMAN BODYIN FOCUS

FORMAT: 270 X 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-14

These books engage the reader’s interest with exciting stories of medical innovation and explanations of the science involved. They look at the very latest advances in the field of medicine, the developments, discoveries and inventions that lie behind new techniques, and the pioneering personalities in each field.

CUTTING EDGEMEDICINE

FORMAT: 254 x 197 mm EXTENT: 64 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

HOW TO DRAW BUTTERFLIES AND OTHER INSECTS

HOW TO DRAW CATS AND DOGS AND OTHER PETS

HOW TO DRAW CROCODILES AND OTHER REPTILES

HOW TO DRAW DOLPHINS AND OTHER SEA CREATURES

HOW TO DRAW HORSES AND PONIES

HOW TO DRAW TIGERS AND OTHER BIG CATS

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This how-to series is perfect for budding artists and animal fans alike! Children can learn to draw a wide range of different animals in each beautifully illustrated book. The step-by-step guides are clear and easy to follow, and will enable readers to produce fantastic illustrations of their own. The animals, such as tigers and dolphins, are chosen for their popularity with young readers.

HOW TO DRAW ANIMALSFORMAT: 280 x 225 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–14

ART, DRAWING AND CRAFTS



ART, DRAWING AND CRAFTSCREATIVE FASHION DRAWINGFORMAT: 297 x 210 mmEXTENT: 64 pp INTEREST AGE: 14+

Inspirational yet practical, this stylish book reveals what it takes to become a top fashion illustrator.

DIGITAL ARTFORMAT: 297 x 210mmEXTENT: 64 pp INTEREST AGE: 14+

This full-colour illustrated guide shows readers how to create their own digital art using major software packages, in particular Photoshop and Corel Painter.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OIL PAINTINGFORMAT: 280 x 225 mmEXTENT: 64 pp INTEREST AGE: 14+

This beginner’s guide to painting in oils covers materials, techniques, and the main subject areas popular with artists.

AMAZING ORIGAMIFORMAT: 280 x 216 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–12

Amazing Origami is a practical and fun introduction to the traditional Japanese art of paper-folding. Each project is clearly explained in a step-by-step guide. The instructions are accompanied by a series of photographs, which are helpfully annotated with arrows and guidelines. These fun, easy-to-follow projects will give readers a real sense of pride and achievement.

ORIGAMI BIRDS AND BUTTERFILES

ORIGAMI DINOSAURS

ORIGAMI FARM ANIMALS ORIGAMI PETS

ORIGAMI SEA CREATURES ORIGAMI WILD ANIMALS



ART, DRAWING AND CRAFTSEVERYONECAN DRAWFORMAT: 280 x 225 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 7–10

This series teaches readers a wide variety of art techniques, from watercolour painting to pencil-and-ink artwork; from realistic styles to funny cartoons and caricatures. Throughout, readers will discover all sorts of useful tips that will help them improve their skills. These books are great drawing references for readers of different abilities: simple enough for those who struggle with art, but varied enough in activities and techniques to stretch the most talented young people. ANIMALS DINOSAURS

FANTASY FIGURES MONSTERS PEOPLE SPEED MACHINES

Each title in this full-colour series is a guide to a different type of artwork. Professional artists Peter Gray and Barrington Barber share the secrets of their craft in clear, non-technical language. Each book covers basic techniques as well as more advanced concepts, such as rendering methods and anatomy. Every new point made in the text is demonstrated by a high-quality illustration.

GREAT DRAWINGSTEP-BY-STEPFORMAT: 280 x 225 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 12-16

DRAWING ANIMALS DRAWING CARICATURES DRAWING MANGA DRAWING PORTRAITS




CREATING THE COVER FOR YOUR

GRAPHIC NOVEL

DRAWING ACTION INYOUR GRAPHIC NOVEL

DRAWING THE HEROES IN YOUR GRAPHIC

NOVEL

DRAWING THE VILLAINS IN YOUR GRAPHIC

NOVEL

PENCILLING, INKING AND COLOURING YOUR

GRAPHIC NOVEL

TELLING THE STORY IN YOUR GRAPHIC NOVEL

DRAWING CREEPY CRAWLIES

DRAWING FANTASY FIGURES

DRAWING MANGA DRAWING PETS AND FARM ANIMALS

DRAWING DINOSAURS

DRAWING SEA CREATURES

DRAWING SPEED MACHINES

DRAWING SPORTS FIGURES

DRAWING VEHICLES DRAWING WILD ANIMALS

HOW TO DRAW YOUR OWN GRAPHIC NOVELFORMAT: 280 x 225 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 9-14

This series covers everything you need to know to produce your own graphic novels. Each book focuses on different part of the comic art process: from creating characters, to the techniques of storytelling in sequential art, to tips and tricks on designing a great cover. Frank Lee’s dynamic illustrations and step-by-step instructions will have readers creating their own amazing artworks in no time.

These innovative how-to-draw books combine step-by-step guides to drawing with real photographs of people, animals and objects. Each project begins with an annotated photograph (or computer-rendered illustration) of an object. By encouraging readers’ observational skills, this series will help to nurture their budding artistic abilities.

DRAWINGIS FUNFORMAT: 297 x 210 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 6-10




DRAWING DIPLODOCUS

DRAWING GIGANOTOSAURUS

DRAWING PLESIOSAURUS

DRAWING PTERANODON DRAWING T. REX DRAWING TRICERATOPS

ACTION ADVANCED TECHNIQUESMECHAS AND MONSTERS WOMEN

DRAWINGDINOSAURSFORMAT: 297 x 210 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–14

A fascinating how-to series for young dinosaur fans, with clear explanations and simple step-by-step illustrations throughout. With professional illustrator Steve Beaumont’s expert help, readers will soon be able to bring to life creatures such as the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex, the soaring Pteranodon and the towering Diplodocus.

Designed for novice to intermediate illustrators, these books cover everything the budding manga artist needs, from choosing materials to creating your own exciting and innovative characters.

THE ART OF DRAWINGAND CREATING MANGAFORMAT: 280 x 215 mmEXTENT: 128 pp INTEREST AGE: 12+




DRAWING DRAGONS AND OTHER COLD-

BLOODED CREATURES

DRAWING MINOTAUR AND OTHER

DEMI-HUMANS

DRAWING UNICORNS AND OTHER MYTHICAL

BEASTS

DRAWING KRAKEN AND OTHER SEA MONSTERS

DRAWING GRIFFINS AND OTHER WINGED

WONDERS

DRAWING WEREWOLVES AND OTHER GOTHIC

GHOULS

DRAWING HEROIC WARRIORS

DRAWING DUNGEON CREATURES

DRAWING MAGICAL BEINGS

DRAWING BEASTLY BEINGS

DRAWING MIGHTY RULERS

DRAWING WICKED TYRANTS

DRAWINGLEGENDARY MONSTERSFORMAT: 280 x 225 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–14

In this fantastic series, illustrator Steve Beaumont shows how to create striking artworks of creatures from myth and legend. The process of illustration, inking and colouring is divided into clear, easy-to-follow steps. Each book also features bonus masterclass pages where readers will discover the secrets of putting finishing touches to their extraordinary creations.

YOU CAN DRAW FANTASY FIGURESFORMAT: 280 x 225 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–14

These creative, high-interest books are a must for fantasy fans and budding artists everywhere. Professional fantasy artist Steve Sims guides readers step by step through the creative process. With his expert help, they will soon be able to bring to life brave warriors, fearsome monsters and powerful kings and queens!




ECO-CRAFTS MAKING MASKS

CARD MAKING CLAY MODELLING COLLAGE DRAWING

Each book in this lively set contains 10–12 imaginative, easy-to-follow projects. These are divided up into simple steps, with each step accompanied by a photo. At the start of each project is an illustrated list of materials and equipment required, along with safety and cleanliness tips. Alternative ideas are suggested using the same techniques, encouraging readers to develop their own creations and ideas.

MAKE YOUROWN ARTFORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-14

ALSO AVAILABLE:

MAKING MOSAICS

MAKING PUPPETS

ORIGAMI

PAINTING

PAPER FOLDING

PAPIER-MACHE

DRESSING UP AS AN ASTRONAUT

DRESSING UP AS A FAIRY

DRESSING UP AS A PIRATE

DRESSING UP AS A PRINCESS

DRESSING UP AS A ROBOT

DRESSING UP AS A KNIGHT

DRESSING UPFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 24 pp INTEREST AGE: 5-10

These appealing and accessible activity books give children the chance to transform themselves into their favourite playtime characters. Readers can createhigh-quality costume elements, imaginative props, and even companion creatures. Each book is illustrated throughout with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photographs of real children enjoying themselves in colourful and imaginative costumes.




ANIMALS

FEMALE ACTION FIGURES HEROES AND VILLAINS MALE ACTION FIGURES MONSTERS ROBOTS

DRAGONS

MAGICAL KINGS AND QUEENS

ORCS, ELVES AND DWARVES

SUPERHEROES WARRIORSWITCHES AND

WIZARDS

HOW TO DRAWFANTASY ARTFORMAT: 270 X 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 10–14

The perfect how-to series for young fantasy artists. The lively design is illustration-led, with all the basic techniques conveyed through clear, inspirational drawings. These are accompanied by concise, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, guiding children through every stage of drawing their own fantastic fantasy characters.

HOW TO DRAW MANGAFORMAT: 270 X 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-16

Simple, step-by-step guides to creating authentic-looking manga characters. The reader is guided through the process of creating manga drawings with simple, step-by-step instructions. Advice is given on materials and equipment, as well as basic techniques relating to composition, proportion, sketching, inking and colouring.

GRIMM’S FAIRY TALESFORMAT: 285 x 220 mm EXTENT: 128 pp INTEREST AGE: 4+

TREASURY OF FAIRY TALESFORMAT: 285 x 220 mm EXTENT: 352 pp NTEREST AGE: 4+

CLASSIC FAIRY TALES

FORMAT: 215 x 285 mm EXTENT: 192 pp INTEREST AGE: 4+

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND RED RIDING HOOD

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AND JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

CINDERELLA AND ALADDIN

HANSEL AND GRETEL AND THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN

THE LITTLE MERMAID AND THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA

SLEEPING BEAUTY AND SNOW WHITE AND THE

SEVEN DWARVES

WORLD OF FAIRY TALESFORMAT: 285 x 220 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 6-10

This series showcases all the best-loved traditional stories for children. Featuring the works of great storytellers such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, these books are sumptuously illustrated, with colour pictures on every page.

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CHINESE MYTHS

AFRICAN MYTHS

EGYPTIAN MYTHS

ALSO AVAILABLE: NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS

GREEK MYTHS ROMAN MYTHS

HEY, DIDDLE, DIDDLE ITSY BITSY SPIDER

MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMBLITTLE MISS MUFFET WEE WILLIE WINKIE YANKEE DOODLE

STORIES FROMAROUND THE WORLDFORMAT: 270 X 220 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

Each title in this beautifully illustrated series contains a collection of myths from a different part of the world. The books start with a map, and each includes a Who’s Who of characters featuring in the stories.

NURSERY RHYMESFORMAT: 295 x 225 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 6-8

Favourite rhymes, for reading alone or out loud in a group, are here brought to life with fresh new illustrations. Each book contains information about the origins of the rhymes, and explains that many of them have differing versions, and some refer to events from history.

GLADIATORS GREEK SOLDIERS KNIGHTS

PIRATES ROMAN SOLDIERS VIKINGS


Greatest Warriors applies an image-led, facts and stats-heavy approach to the subject of history’s most impressive fighters. Text paragraphs are short and punchy, and high-qualityhistorical recreation photography is featured throughout. The subjects covered include training, weapons, armour, battle tactics, fighting styles, commanders, allies and enemies.

GREATEST WARRIORSFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–14


HISTORY

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BUILDING A CASTLE CASTLE LIFE KNIGHTS SIEGE

GREAT ARTISTS GREAT LEADERS

GREAT MATHEMATICIANS

CHARLOTTE GERLINGS BRIAN MOONEY

RAYMOND FLOOD AND ROBIN WILSON

GREAT PHILOSOPHERS GREAT SCIENTISTS NOTORIOUS TYRANTS

JEREMY STANGROOM AND JAMES GARVEY JOHN FARNDON, ALEX WOOLF, ANNE ROONEY, AND LIZ GOGERLY NIGEL CAWTHORNE

What was it like to be a castle resident in the Middle Ages? This series explores how knights lived, what their training involved, and the rules of chivalry that governed their behaviour. It also delves into the lives of nobles and servants in the castle. Extensive use of re-enactment photographs helps to bring the medieval world to life.

KNIGHTS AND CASTLESFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

GREAT PEOPLEIN HISTORYFORMAT: 297 x 210 mmEXTENT: 128 pp INTEREST AGE: 14–18

This engaging and informative series gives an excellent overview of the history of art, politics, science, maths and philosophy. Each book is divided into a series of clear and concise biographies of the most important figures in a given field. It uncovers their private and professional lives, their influences and their legacies



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LOOK AROUND A GREEK TEMPLE

LOOK AROUND A MEDIEVAL CASTLE

LOOK AROUND A ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

LOOK AROUND A ROMAN VILLA

LOOK AROUND A SHAKESPEAREAN

THEATRE

LOOK AROUND AN EGYPTIAN TOMB

EGYPT GREECE ROME

VIRTUALHISTORY TOURSFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8–13

These innovative books take the idea of a ‘virtual tour’ of a famous monument or building, and use this as a way into the study of the history of the period. Readers can move from room to room in much the same way as they would navigate a website. Artwork recreates how buildings and artefacts were actually used.

An exciting and unique new way of looking at the past that shows in simple graphic terms how ancient buildings and objects were actually used. Readers can see on the same page a photo of how a place looks now and an artwork showing how it looked then.

PICTURING THE PASTFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-14



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ANCIENT EGYPT

ANCIENT GREECE ANCIENT ROME MESOPOTAMIA

Medieval WorldMedieval WorldSEAN SHEEHAN

CASTLESCASTLESCASTLES

Medieval WorldMedieval WorldSAVIOUR PIROTTA

HEALTHANDMEDICINE

HEALTHANDMEDICINE

HEALTHANDMEDICINE

Medieval WorldMedieval WorldKATHY ELGIN

KNIGHTSANDCHIVALRY

KNIGHTSANDCHIVALRY

KNIGHTSANDCHIVALRY

Medieval WorldMedieval WorldFIONA MACDONALD

TOWN LIFETOWN LIFETOWN LIFE

Medieval WorldMedieval WorldCHRISTOPHER GRAVETT

WARFAREANDWEAPONS

WARFAREANDWEAPONS

WARFAREANDWEAPONS

Medieval WorldMedieval WorldPATRICIA LEVY

CATHEDRALSANDTHE CHURCHCATHEDRALSANDTHE CHURCHCATHEDRALSANDTHE CHURCH

CASTLES CATHEDRALS AND THE CHURCH

HEALTH AND MEDICINE KNIGHTS AND CHIVALRY TOWN LIFE WARFARE AND WEAPONS

RICH AND POORFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-14

This series looks at social history by comparing the lives of rich and poor people. The experiences of the rich – a Greek aristocrat, a Roman senator, an Egyptian pharaoh, a medieval knight – are contrasted with those of the poor: a Greek slave, a Roman gladiator, an Egyptian farmer, a medieval peasant.

MEDIEVAL WORLDFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

These attractive books bring the medieval world to life, showing how people lived, worked, ate, dressed, fought and died. Illustrated with contemporary paintings and manuscript illuminations, they also feature colourful artwork reconstructions, such as a castle under seige, a medieval feast and knights jousting at a tournament.



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THE COLD WAR

THE IRAQ WARCONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

THE WAR ON TERROR WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II

AUSCHWITZ

THE BERLIN WALL HIROSHIMA THE NORMANDY BEACHES

PEARL HARBOR THE TWIN TOWERS

SECRET HISTORYFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

This high-interest series, aimed at reluctant readers, looks at the secret campaigns and projects that were developed and executed by all sides during the major conflicts of the past100 years, and which the public at large were almost entirely unaware of. It assesses the impact of these activities on the course of these wars. Biographical sidebars focus on the often heroic or notorious personalities involved in these operations.

A PLACE IN HISTORYFORMAT: 254 x 197 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

This series looks at some of the most famous and iconic sites from the 20th and 21st centuries. Each book looks at a different site and explores the part it played in modern history. In each case the site also acts as a ‘jumping off point’ for a wider discussion of a key topic in modern history.



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WHY DID THE COLD WAR HAPPEN?

WHY DID WORLD WAR I HAPPEN?

WHY DID THE GREAT DEPRESSION HAPPEN?

WHY DID HIROSHIMA HAPPEN?

WHY DID THE HOLOCAUST

HAPPEN?

WHY DID THE RISE OF NAZISM

HAPPEN?

WHY DID WORLD WAR II HAPPEN?

WHY DID VIETNAM HAPPEN?

THE ARAB–ISRAELI CONFLICT

THE COLD WAR THE HOLOCAUST

THE WAR ON TERRORTHE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN

THE IRAQ WAR

WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II

THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

THE STRUGGLE AGAINST APARTHEID

MOMENTS IN HISTORYFORMAT: 240 x 170 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

This series provides a straightforward guide to some of the most decisive and iconic moments in modern history, and explores the question of why those events occurred. Each book features primary source material including speeches, letters, diaries and other written evidence. Contemporary photographs offer visual evidence of the event, and give clues as to why events unfolded as they did.

Key moments that changed the course of major wars of the 20th and early 21st centuries are here presented as extended timelines. Landmark dates are used as a starting point to explore the context of the event, its causes and consequences. Brief biographies of key characters are a feature of these books.

TIMELINESFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16



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THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT

THE KOREAN WAR

WORLD WAR ITHE VIETNAM WAR

WORLD WAR II: EUROPE WORLD WAR II: THE PACIFIC

THE 1950s

THE 1970s

THE 1980s THE 1990s

THE 1960s

ATLAS OF CONFLICTSFORMAT: 267 x 216 mmEXTENT: 64 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

Pictorial reference books packed with information on the great conflicts of the 20th century, these highly focussed atlases are full of useful facts, statistics and detailed maps illustrating strategies, fronts and battles.

ATLAS OF20TH CENTURYWARFAREFORMAT: 267 x 216 mmEXTENT: 352 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

This book explores the many important conflicts of the twentienth century, and how they have shaped the world.

D-DAYFORMAT: 267 x 216 mmEXTENT: 64 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

D-Day tells the dramatic story of one of the largest and most meticulously organised sea-borne invasions in the history of warfare, from the intelligence operations prior to the actual attack to the story of the British, Canadian and US troops who crossed the Channel in assault craft and fought their way up the Normandy beaches.

DATES OF A DECADEFORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-14

In this series covering important decades of the 20th century, each title looks at key dates in that decade as a means of exploring the major themes and events in world history during those ten years. Readers will enjoy learning about the momentous events that changed the course of history.

THE CARIBBEAN CHINA

FRANCE INDIA ITALY LEBANON MEXICO NIGERIA

AFGHANISTAN BRAZIL

KENYA PAKISTAN RUSSIA

CHINA INDIA IRAN

IRAQ ISRAEL

NEW TITLESTHE WORLD TODAYArcturus Children’s Reference


A WORLD OF FOODFORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-14

Set off on a voyage of culinary discovery, exploring the food culture of eight different parts of the world. Learn all about the climate, history, religion and culture of each region, and how they have influenced the local cuisine. Each book contains three recipes with clear, step-by-step instructions, so you can try cooking up some popular dishes for yourself. Bon appétit

Packed with facts and insights, this series looks at countries in a state of political or economic change, and examines the reasons for that change. The pros and cons are explored in detail – social upheaval, political conflicts and deteriorating security versus economic growth, increased social and economic freedoms, higher standards of living and better links with the outside world.

CHANGING WORLDFORMAT: 270 x 220 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16



ANIMAL RIGHTS THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT

CLONING AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

DEATH PENALTY THE ETHICS OF WAR EUTHANASIA

AIR DISASTERS EARTHQUAKE DISASTERS

HURRICANE DISASTERS SHIPWRECK DISASTERS TSUNAMI DISASTERS VOLCANO DISASTERS

CATASTROPHE!FORMAT: 254 x 197 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 9-14

This series tells the story of history’s most incredible natural and man-made disasters, from the eruption of Pompeii in 79 AD through to present day plane crashes. It describes in vivid detail the experiences of the people involved, and explores the wider impact of disasters on communities and the environment.

BOTH SIDES OF THE STORYFORMAT: 254 x 197 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-16

To understand any controversial issue, you need to engage with both sides of the debate. Each book in this series looks at a hot topic in the modern world. The text explains the facts of the issue, its history and current status, and describes the views of the protagonists of both sides. Alongside the text, quotations give both sides of the argument.



ENDANGERED SPECIES

FOSSIL FUELS GLOBAL WARMING

POVERTYPOLLUTIONNUCLEAR PROLIFERATION

WASTE DISPOSAL WATER SUPPLY

Sean Sheehan

Jacqueline Laks Gorman Neil Morris

Joseph Harris Christiane Dorion

Cath Senker ChristianeDorion

Rob Bowden

FOOD SAFETY

Carol Ballard

OVERCROWDED WORLD

Ewan McLeish

OUR ENVIRONMENT: WHAT IF WE DO NOTHING?

POVERTY

DRUG TRAFFICKING

OVERCROWDED WORLD

FOSSIL FUELS NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION

POLLUTION

FOOD SAFETYENDANGERED SPECIES

GLOBAL WARMING

OBESITY RAINFOREST DESTRUCTION

WASTE DISPOSAL WATER SUPPLY

AIDS AND OTHER EPIDEMICS

FORMAT: 265 x 230 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 10–14

This new version of What If We Do Nothing? features dual-level, hi-lo text and a vibrant new design. It enables less confident readers to engage with essential conservation concepts at a digestible level. This new treatment also showcases many additional colour photographs.

WHAT IF WE DO NOTHING?FORMAT: 267 x 216 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-14

Designed to encourage debate, each book suggests scenarios from the year 2025 – a time not too far in the future when young readers will be adults – giving an impression of what the world would be like if we did nothing about the most relevant social issues and problems of today.



ENDANGERED SPECIES GLOBAL WARMING

IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

INFECTIOUS DISEASES POVERTY AND HUNGER RAINFOREST DESTRUCTION

CHEMICAL ACCIDENT EARTHQUAKE

FIRE DISASTER NUCLEAR ACCIDENT OIL DISASTER PLANE CRASH

EMERGENCY!FORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 32 pp INTEREST AGE: 8-12

The Emergency! series looks at how and why disasters happen and the damage they do to people, communities, animals and the environment. Each book looks in detail at the emergency response to one specific kind of disaster – aid and rescue efforts, medical care and rehabilitation, environmental clean-ups and long-term repair and rebuilding.

MAPPING GLOBAL ISSUESFORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11+

A series that explores the major challenges and threats that confront the world today through maps, statistics and photos. Maps are used to reveal the impact of our exploitation of the planet’s natural resources; movements of peoples; habitat destruction; the spread of disease; and how the world divides between rich and poor .



STORIES OF ASYLUM SEEKERS

STORIES ABOUT SURVIVING CANCER

STORIES ABOUT SURVIVING DRUG

ADDICTION

STORIES ABOUT SURVIVING GANGS

AND BULLYING

STORIES ABOUT SURVIVING HIV/AIDS

STORIES ABOUT SURVIVING NATURAL

DISASTERS

ALCOHOL

DRUGSBULLYING KEEPING HEALTHY PUBERTY SMOKING

REAL-LIFE HEROESFORMAT: 254 x 197 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-14

This sensitive and inspirational series looks at true stories of courage and heroism in the face of persecution, disaster, addiction and disease. Each book contains 10 or more true stories about young people, along with fact boxes giving background information. This series offers a dramatic way in to key topics in the History, Geography and Citizenship curriculums for Key Stage 3.

TEEN FAQFORMAT: 265 x 210 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-15

This series gives the straight facts about the issues and concerns facing teenagers today. Young people’s concerns are explored through hard statistics and real-life stories. Sensitive, practical and non-judgmental, these books set out to give young people the information and advice they need to make important decisions and take control of their lives.



ARE WE RUNNING OUT OF ENERGY?

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT OBESITY?

WHY ARE THE RAINFORESTS BEING

DESTROYED?

CAN THE WAR ON TERRORISM BE WON?

DO ANIMALS HAVE RIGHTS?

IS OUR CLIMATE CHANGING?

IS OUR FOOD SAFE?

WHY DO PEOPLE SEEK ASYLUM?

HOW SHOULD WE DEAL WITH CRIME?

WHY DO PEOPLE MAKE AND SELL

DRUGS?

WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS?

IS THE MEDIA TOO POWERFUL?

SUSTAINABLE CITIES

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

SUSTAINABLE FARMING

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION

SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES

GLOBAL QUESTIONSFORMAT: 270 x 220 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 11-14

This series takes an in-depth look at some of the major issues and crises that feature on the front pages of our newspapers. Each book looks at the historical background to the situation that exists today, giving a balanced, neutral and informative perspective. It looks at what is being done to address the situation, other possible solutions and the outlook for the future.

HOW CAN WE SAVE OUR WORLD?FORMAT: 254 x 197 mmEXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-16

Sustainable development means economic growth that does not damage the environment or use up valuable resources for future generations. This series looks at how this idea is having an increasing influence on a wide range of human activities, including energy production, industry, transport and waste disposal.

COMPUTATION SKILLS MAKING CONNECTIONS

MENTAL MATH PROBLEM SOLVING SHAPES AND SYMMETRY SYMBOLS AND ALGEBRA

THE ALPHABET COLOURS AND SHAPES

COUNTING 1–20

FIRST WORDS

THE LEARNING LIBRARY – EARLY LEARNING

THE LEARNING LIBRARY – FIRST SKILLS IN MATHS AND ENGLISHFORMAT: 297 x 210 mm EXTENT: 96 pp INTEREST AGE: 5–7

MY BIG EARLY LEARNING BOOKFORMAT: 297 x 210 mmEXTENT: 96 pp INTEREST AGE: 3-5

These books and series (near right, far right and below) are intended for home learning. They give readers the best opportunity to achieve their full academic potential.

FORMAT: 297 x 210 mmEXTENT: 96 pp INTEREST AGE: 3-5

MATH STANDARDS WORKOUTFORMAT: 230 x 210 mm EXTENT: 48 pp INTEREST AGE: 10-14

This series of puzzle books will help students to build up their ‘maths muscles’. Each book features a variety of puzzles geared towards the development of a specific mathematical skill. The puzzles will help students to increase their speed and ability in solving problems both in the classroom and in real life.

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SUCCEED IN SPELLING

SUCCEED IN MEASURES SUCCEED IN NUMERACY

SUCCEED IN READING

THE LEARNING LIBRARY – SUCCEED IN... 5–7FORMAT: 297 x 210 mm EXTENT: 24 pp INTEREST AGE: 5–7

SUCCEED IN ENGLISH SUCCEED IN MATHS

THE LEARNING LIBRARY – SUCCEED IN...7–9FORMAT: 280 x 215 mm EXTENT: 80 pp INTEREST AGE: 7-9

SUCCEED IN ENGLISH SUCCEED IN MATHS

GCSE ENGLISH GCSE MATHSSUCCEED IN

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Amazing Origami 31

Animal Attack 23

Animal Rescue 12

animals 12, 21, 23, 27, 30

Art of Drawing and Creating Manga, The 34

art, drawing and crafts 1, 4, 9, 10, 13, 30–37

Atlas of 20th Century Warfare 46

Atlas of Conflicts 46

Big Bang Science Experiments 22

body 14, 29

Both Sides of the Story 48

Brain Games 13

Breakthroughs in Science and Technology 24

Catastrophe! 48

Changing World 47

Children’s Reference 56

Classic Fairy Tales 38

Craft Attack! 1

Creating Comics 13

Creative Fashion Drawing 31

Cutting Edge Medicine 29

D-Day 46

Dangerous Book of Dinosaurs, The 14

Dates of a Decade 46

Day in the Life, A 12

Draw It! 10

Drawing Dinosaurs 34

Drawing is Fun 33

Drawing Legendary Monsters 35

Dressing Up 36

Emergency! 50

Encounters with the Past 5

environment 49, 50, 52

Everyone Can Draw 32

Eyewitness Disaster 25

fairy tales 38

Find Your Talent 20

The Fundamentals of Oil Painting 31

Girl Talk 15

Global Questions 52

Great Drawing Step-by-Step 32

Great People in History 41

Greatest Warriors 40

Grimm’s Fairy Tales 38

history 5, 11, 40–46

The History of Science 22

How Can We Save Our World? 52

How To Be Top 55

How to Draw Animals 30

How to Draw Fantasy Art 37

How to Draw Manga 37

How to Draw Your Own Graphic Novel 33

How Your Body Works 14

The Human Body in Focus 29

If You Were… 21

Impact of Science and Technology, The 28

Keeping Safe 6

Knights and Castles 41

Laugh Out Loud! 16

Learning Library, The 53–54

Make Your Own Art 36

manga 34, 37

Mapping Global Issues 50

Math Standards Workout 53

Mean Machines 18

Medieval World 43

Mindbenders 55

Miraculous Magic Tricks 17

Moments in History 45

Monstrous Myths 2

My Big Early Learning Book 53

Mystery Hunters 19

myths and stories 2, 35, 38–39

nature and science 12, 14, 21–29

Nature’s Fury 26

Nursery Rhymes 39

Origami and Papercraft 4

Our Angry Planet 26

Our Environment: What If We Do Nothing? 49

Paranormal Files 19

Picturing the Past 42

Place in History, A 44

Pop Histories 15

Prehistoric Safari 20

Questions and Answers 56

Ready, Set, Draw! 9

Real-Life Heroes 51

Really Horrible Facts 3

Really Horrible Jokes 3

Really Weird Animals 23

Rich and Poor 43

Riddle Me This! 8

Science FAQ 21

Science Lab 24

Science Secrets 25

Secret History 44

Solve it with Science 28

Stories from Around the World 39

Succeed at GCSE 54

Teen FAQ 51

teenage issues 6, 7, 15, 51

Timelines 45

Treasury of Fairy Tales 38

Under Pressure 7

Up Close 27

Virtual History Tours 42

wars 44, 45, 46

What If We Do Nothing? 49

Wild West, The 11

World of Fairy Tales 38

World of Food, A 47

You Can Draw Fantasy Figures 35

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