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Freedom Like Sunlight

In this unique poetry collection, J. Patrick

Lewis’s words are transformed by John

Thompson’s artwork into unforgettable images

of beauty and bravery, revealing the experience

of courage and human struggle in the lives of

13 inspiring African Americans, from track star

Jesse Owens to jazz legend Louis Armstrong.

Author: J. Patrick Lewis

Illustrator: John Thompson

Price: $9.99

Interest level: Age 10 and up

Page count: 40

Trim size: 9" x 11"

Color and black-and-white

illustrations

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Picture Books

Horsing Around

Seedlings

Our Wonderful Weather

Living Wild

Spies around the World

Preserving America

When Dinosaurs Lived

Age of Dinosaurs

Creepy Creatures

Amazing Animals

Grow with Me

Nature’s Bounty

Mysteries of the Universe

Simple Machines

Rescue Vehicles

That’s Spooky!

Grammar Basics

Poetry Basics

Nonfiction: Writing forFact and Argument

Brushes with Greatness

Great Expeditions

Great Warriors

Built for Success

NFL Today

Super Bowl Champions

Baseball: The Great American Game

World Series Champions

NBA Champions

The NBA: A History of Hoops

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Self-Portrait with Seven Fingers: The Life of Marc Chagall in Verse

During Marc Chagall’s long life, he found love,

helped pioneer the modernist art movement,

and painted. Fourteen of Chagall’s works are

here vividly reproduced and accompanied by

the poems of notable children’s writers J. Patrick

Lewis and Jane Yolen, combining color and

rhyme to celebrate a most remarkable artist.

Authors: J. Patrick Lewis,

Jane Yolen

Price: $12.00


Page count: 40

Trim size: 8" x 11-1/4"

Color and black-and-white

illustrations

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Classic Title: A Night on the RangeAuthor: Aaron Frisch; Illustrator:

Chris Sheban; Price: $7.99; Interest

level: Age 4 and up; Page count: 32

Trim size: 10-3/4" x 9-1/2"; Color

illustrations; 978-0-89812-829-1

Classic Title: Tuba LessonsAuthor: T. C. Bartlett; Illustrator:

Monique Felix; Price: $9.95; Interest

level: Age 6 and up; Page count: 32

Trim size: 10-1/2" x 10-1/2"; Color


Classic Title: CinderellaAuthor: Charles Perrault

Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti

Price: $7.99; Interest level: Age 8 and

up; Page count: 32; Trim size: 7-3/4"

x 11"; Color illustrations

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Classic Title: Rose BlancheAuthor: Christophe Gallaz

Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti

Price: $10.99; Interest level: Age 10

and up; Page count: 32; Trim size:

8-1/4" x 11"; Color illustrations

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Classic Title: Erika’s StoryAuthor: Ruth Vander Zee; Illustrator:

Roberto Innocenti; Price: $9.99

Interest level: Age 8 and up; Page

count: 24; Trim size: 10" x 9-1/2"

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Classic Title: The Velveteen RabbitAuthor: Margery Williams Bianco

Illustrator: Monique Felix; Price: $8.99

Interest level: Age 8 and up; Page count:

40; Trim size: 7-3/4" x 11-3/8"; Color


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New Titles: HORS ING AROUND

Horsing Around

What brushes are used to groom a horse? How do you get a horse

to start and stop? What do judges look for at horse shows? When

should a horse be trained with a lunge line? 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. A special

dictionary of equine terms defines commonly encountered vocabulary,

and other resources encourage further exploration.

PriceIndividual titles: $7.99SpecificationsPage count: 24; Trim size: 8-3/4" x 8-3/4"Color photographs; © 2014Interest level: Age 6 and up

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New Titles: S E ED L INGS

Seedlings

Seedlings offers irresistible introductions to

exotic animals and familiar construction

vehicles, using a friendly voice and

educational text crafted for the youngest of

readers. Dynamic photos depict the bodies,

behaviors, and habitats of animals and the

parts, operation, and roles of machines.

New Titles Bulldozers978-0-89812-883-3Cranes978-0-89812-884-0Diggers978-0-89812-885-7Dump Trucks978-0-89812-886-4Sharks978-0-89812-887-1 Snakes978-0-89812-888-8 Tigers978-0-89812-889-5 Wolves978-0-89812-890-1

PriceIndividual titles: $5.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 8-3/4"Color photographs © 2013–2014Interest level: Age 4 and up

Classic Titles Dolphins978-0-89812-781-2Elephants978-0-89812-782-9Giraffes978-0-89812-783-6Lions978-0-89812-784-3Monkeys978-0-89812-785-0 Penguins978-0-89812-786-7

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

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


New Titles: OUR WONDER FU L WEATHER

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: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 8-3/4"Color photographs © 2014Interest level: Age 6 and up

Clouds 978-0-89812-721-8Hurricanes978-0-89812-920-5Snow 978-0-89812-921-2Thunderstorms 978-0-89812-724-9Tornadoes 978-0-89812-923-6

“Stunning color photos and a clean format will spark readers’

interest in science. The content moves beyond mere descrip-

tion of natural phenomena, offering easy-to-understand

explanations.” – School Library Journal


New Titles: L I V ING WI LD

New Titles Antelopes978-0-89812-837-6Chameleons978-0-89812-838-3Chimpanzees978-0-89812-839-0Frogs978-0-89812-840-6Hippopotamuses978-0-89812-841-3Octopuses978-0-89812-842-0 Skunks978-0-89812-843-7Walruses978-0-89812-844-4

Living Wild

The color-changing skin of chameleons, the

aggressive behavior of hippopotamuses, the

malodorous scent of skunks, and the defining

characteristics of 29 other fascinating animals

are explored in this popular series.

Classic Titles Alligators978-0-89812-550-4Bats978-0-89812-549-8Bison978-0-89812-669-3Camels978-0-89812-773-7Cougars978-0-89812-774-4Eagles978-0-89812-551-1Gorillas978-0-89812-552-8Hummingbirds978-0-89812-670-9

PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48; Trim size: 9-5/8" x 10-1/2"Color and historical photographs and illustrations; © 2011–2014Interest level: Age 10 and up

Jaguars978-0-89812-671-6Kangaroos978-0-89812-553-5Killer Whales978-0-89812-554-2Komodo Dragons978-0-89812-672-3Leopards978-0-89812-555-9Moose978-0-89812-556-6Owls978-0-89812-673-0Pandas978-0-89812-674-7

Piranhas978-0-89812-775-1Rhinoceroses978-0-89812-675-4Sea Lions978-0-89812-776-8Tortoises978-0-89812-777-5Vultures978-0-89812-778-2 Whales978-0-89812-676-1Woodpeckers978-0-89812-779-9Zebras978-0-89812-780-5

“These titles combine excellent-quality

photography with solid factual material and a

myth or folktale to round out the offerings.”

– School Library Journal


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

through a top-secret file drawer crammed with mug shots, fingerprints, maps, and

more, … the ‘Spies around the World’ series gives an expedient but surprisingly

robust report.” – Booklist

New Titles: S P I E S AROUND THE WOR LD

Spies around the World

Tales of daring secret operatives and risky plots are not just

the stuff of movies. There are real Spies around the World

at work every day. 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.

Fictional spies from popular culture are contrasted with their

real-life counterparts, while historical photos give witness to

the true and sometimes incredible actions of everyday spies.

PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 8-3/4" x 10-1/4"Color and historical photographs and illustrations© 2014Interest level: Age 10 and up

The CIA and Other American Spies978-0-89812-969-4The KGB and Other Russian Spies978-0-89812-970-0The Mossad and Other Israeli Spies978-0-89812-971-7The SIS and Other British Spies978-0-89812-972-4


New Titles: P R ESE RV ING AMER ICA

Preserving America

The United States is defined in part by its majestic wild

places, and the preservation of these landscapes ensures

that it will always be so. The geysers of Yellowstone,

waterfalls of Yosemite, and natural wonders of four other

great American national parks are beautifully captured

in 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

America has to offer.

PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 10-1/4"Color photographs © 2014Interest level: Age 10 and up

Death Valley National Park978-0-89812-877-2Everglades National Park978-0-89812-878-9Grand Canyon National Park978-0-89812-879-6Great Smoky Mountains National Park978-0-89812-880-2Yellowstone National Park978-0-89812-881-9 Yosemite National Park978-0-89812-882-6


Classic Series: WHEN D INOSAURS L I V ED

Classic Series: AGE OF D INOSAURS

Apatosaurus978-0-89812-730-0Pterodactyls978-0-89812-731-7Stegosaurus978-0-89812-732-4Triceratops978-0-89812-733-1Tyrannosaurus rex978-0-89812-734-8Velociraptor978-0-89812-735-5

When Dinosaurs Lived

The terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex. The tanklike

Triceratops. Although they vanished from Earth

millions of years ago, these and other extinct

creatures remain endlessly fascinating. When

Dinosaurs Lived takes young readers back in time

for a fundamental introduction to six ancient

reptiles and the world they ruled.

Price

Individual titles: $6.99

Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size:

9-5/8" x 10-1/2"

Color and historical

photographs and

illustrations

© 2012

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size:

9-5/8" x 10-1/2"


photographs and

illustrations

© 2011

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Age of Dinosaurs

The age of dinosaurs was filled with

spectacularly diverse life forms. This series

invites readers on paleontological expeditions,

starting each book with the moment of the

prehistoric creature’s discovery and concluding

with what scientists know about it today.

Apatosaurus978-0-89812-539-9Pterodactyl978-0-89812-540-5Stegosaurus978-0-89812-541-2Triceratops978-0-89812-542-9Tyrannosaurus rex978-0-89812-543-6Velociraptor978-0-89812-544-3

“Each volume in the series is lavishly

illustrated with photographs of fossils,

bones, and … reproductions … from

original monographs and scientific papers.”

– Science Books and Films


Classic Series: CREE PY CREATURES

Ants 978-0-89812-793-5Beetles978-0-89812-794-2Centipedes978-0-89812-565-8Cockroaches978-0-89812-795-9Crickets978-0-89812-566-5Mantises978-0-89812-567-2Scorpions978-0-89812-568-9Slugs978-0-89812-796-6Spiders978-0-89812-569-6 Termites978-0-89812-798-0Ticks978-0-89812-797-3Worms978-0-89812-570-2

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Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-7/8" x 8-3/4"

Color photographs and illustrations

© 2011–2013


Creepy Creatures

Creepy Creatures inspects the ground,

observes plants, and peers into crevices

to spotlight 12 mini-beasts that scurry,

fly, slide, or crawl. Each book matches

clear text with up-close (and often

startling) photos to give young readers

an easy-to-follow introduction to

the featured creature’s body, growth

process, behavior, food sources, and

common habitats. Each title concludes

with an activity.


“… the ‘Amazing Animals’ series will attract both beginning and

struggling readers. The large, beautiful photos on each spread include

vivid shots of animals in action as well as close-ups of their faces. …

The text, although made up of simple sentences, conveys plenty

of interesting information.” – Booklist

Classic Series: AMAZ ING AN IMA LS

Alligators978-0-89812-689-1Bats978-0-89812-690-7Bison 978-0-89812-787-4Cheetahs978-0-89812-561-0Crocodiles978-0-89812-749-2Dolphins978-0-89812-562-7Eagles978-0-89812-691-4Elephants978-0-89812-563-4Giraffes978-0-89812-741-6Gorillas978-0-89812-692-1 Jaguars978-0-89812-788-1Kangaroos978-0-89812-693-8Killer Whales978-0-89812-694-5 Koalas978-0-89812-746-1 Komodo Dragons978-0-89812-789-8Leopards978-0-89812-695-2 Lions978-0-89812-747-8Monkeys978-0-89812-742-3Moose978-0-89812-696-9Owls978-0-89812-790-4Pandas978-0-89812-791-1Parrots978-0-89812-825-3Penguins978-0-89812-743-0Polar Bears978-0-89812-752-2Rhinoceroses978-0-89812-792-8 Sharks978-0-89812-744-7Snakes978-0-89812-751-5Swans978-0-89812-748-5Tigers978-0-89812-745-4Wolves978-0-89812-564-1

Amazing Animals

This popular series continues traveling the

planet to study bison, jaguars, and other

fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are

paired with accessible text to examine the

featured creature’s appearance, habitat,

behaviors, and life cycle.

PriceIndividual titles: $7.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 9" ! 11-1/4"Color photographs © 2009–2013Interest level: Age 6 and up


Classic Series: GROW WI TH ME

Bee978-0-89812-767-6Butterfly978-0-89812-768-3Frog978-0-89812-769-0Ladybug978-0-89812-770-6Sunflower978-0-89812-771-3Tomato978-0-89812-772-0

Grow with Me

Grow with Me peers into a beehive, a cocoon,

garden soil, and elsewhere to explore up-close

the lives and growth of an assortment of

creatures and plants. Magnified photos and a

life-cycle recap contribute to the educational

experience.

PriceIndividual titles: $6.99SpecificationsPage count: 32Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10-1/4"; Color photo-graphs; © 2013Interest level:

Age 8 and up

“The magnified photos are sure to attract the young reader as they gain an up-close look at the life stages and anatomical

parts.… The books end with a very nice summary of the entire life cycle.” – National Science Teachers Association

A Desert Food Chain978-1-897563-09-0A Mountain Food Chain978-1-897563-10-6An Ocean Food Chain978-0-89812-740-9A Prairie Food Chain 978-1-897563-12-0A Rainforest Food Chain978-0-89812-739-3

Nature’s Bounty

The circle of life is made up of food chains—

the relationships that explain who eats whom.

Nature’s Bounty takes readers to five distinct

biomes of the natural world and explains

a food chain unique to each, introducing

predators, prey, and scavengers.

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Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 8-1/2"

x 11-1/2"; Color

photographs; © 2009

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

“Assisted by terrific photos, these books do an excellent job describing the interrelatedness of the

inhabitants of mountain, Arctic, and marine ecosystems.” – The Horn Book Guide

Classic Series: NATURE ’ S BOUNTY


Classic Series: MYSTE R I E S OF THE UN IVE RSE

Classic Series: S IMP L E MACH INES

Simple Machines

From bicycle tires and doorknobs to shovels

and scissors, the world is full of objects that

help people perform basic tasks more easily.

Simple Machines examines the six most

common mechanisms, providing descriptions

of the machines, their uses, and their forms.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 10" x 8-1/2"


photographs

© 2011

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Inclined Planes978-0-89812-579-5Levers978-0-89812-580-1Pulleys978-0-89812-581-8Screws978-0-89812-582-5Wedges978-0-89812-583-2Wheels & Axles978-0-89812-584-9

“In these attractive titles, simple language in a large font describes each machine and its uses. Mentions of how the device

has been used throughout history add interest, and the photos are bold and well placed.” – School Library Journal

Black Holes 978-0-89812-911-3 Energy 978-0-89812-912-0 Galaxies978-0-89812-913-7 Gravity 978-0-89812-914-4 Light 978-0-89812-915-1 Mass & Matter 978-0-89812-916-8 Space & Time 978-0-89812-917-5 Stars 978-0-89812-918-2

Mysteries of the Universe

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 examples

and illustrated with stunning photos, helping

readers grasp the magnitude of the mystery.

PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48 Trim size: 7-3/4” x 10-1/4”Color and historical pho-tographs and illustrations © 2013Interest level: Age 10 and up


Classic Series: R ESCUE VEH 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.

Ambulances978-0-89812-575-7Fire Trucks978-0-89812-577-1Helicopters978-0-89812-576-4Rescue Boats978-0-89812-578-8

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Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10"



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: THAT ’ S S POOKY !

Simple Machines

That’s Spooky! offers young readers a fun and

colorful introduction to the world of monsters,

magic, and the unexplained. This series

spotlights six spooky creatures, investigating

their behaviors, powers, weaknesses, and

characteristic physical traits, as well as how

they have become part of pop culture.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-3/4” !

8-3/4”

Color photographs

© 2013

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Ghosts978-0-89812-803-1Mummies978-0-89812-804-8Vampires978-0-89812-805-5Werewolves978-0-89812-806-2Witches978-0-89812-807-9 Zombies978-0-89812-808-6

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

Each title gives a solid overview, with text that provides wide coverage in a short amount of space.” – School Library Journal


Classic Series: GRAMMAR BAS ICS

Classic Series: NONF ICT ION: WR I T ING FOR FACT AND ARGUMENT

Nonfiction: Writing for

Fact and Argument

Nonfiction writing enables writers to enlighten

their readers with facts or persuade them with

arguments. This approachable series will help

budding writers do just that.

Effective Speeches978-0-89812-545-0Journalistic Articles978-0-89812-546-7Organized Essays978-0-89812-547-4Truthful Biographies978-0-89812-548-1

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48; Trim

size: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"


photographs and

illustrations; © 2011

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Haiku978-0-89812-736-2Nursery Rhymes978-0-89812-892-5

Poetry Basics

Poetry need not be complicated. In fact, some

of the oldest forms of poetry are written for

children. This series matches illustrations with

accessible example poems and fundamental

analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity

of haiku and “music” of nursery rhymes.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 32

Trim size: 8-1/2" x 11"


photographs and artwork

© 2010; Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Classic Series: POET RY BAS ICS

Adjectives 978-0-89812-799-7Adverbs978-0-89812-800-0Nouns978-0-89812-801-7Verbs978-0-89812-802-4

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!

PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 24 Trim size: 8-1/4” x 10”Color photographs© 2013Interest level: Age 6 and up

“This captivating, easy-to-read series is excellent for teachers and all who want

to learn or write poetry.” – Library Media Connection


Classic Series: B RUSHES W I TH GREATNESS

Classic Series: POET RY BAS ICS

PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"Color and historical photographs and artwork© 2013Interest level: Age 10 and up

Brushes with Greatness

The centuries-old story of painting is told

by spotlighting four distinct genres and their

associated artists. Each beautiful book looks

closely at some of the greatest works ever

created and explains the evolution of artistic

techniques as the genre changed over time.

History Paintings978-0-89812-763-8Landscapes978-0-89812-764-5Portraits978-0-89812-765-2Still Lifes978-0-89812-766-9

“The reproductions are exceedingly fine, and a spacious design

complements the content admirably.” – School Library Journal

Classic Series: GREAT E X P ED I T IONS

Classic Series: GREAT WARR IORS

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Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 9" x 11"

Color photographs

and illustrations

© 2011

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Great Warriors

From gladiators in crowded arenas to samurai

on open battlefields, each era of human history

has seen its share of Great Warriors. Simple text

and artful illustrations combine to help kids

discover what life was like for three unique

and fearsome types of combatants.

Gladiators978-0-89812-571-9Knights978-0-89812-572-6Samurai978-0-89812-574-0

Great Expeditions

With engaging text and archival photos,

this series introduces readers to six of the

boldest expeditionary forces in recent history,

providing biographical details about the

participants and relating how their exploits

and discoveries changed the world.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 8-1/4" x 11"


photographs and

illustrations

© 2012

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Through the American West978-0-89812-663-1To the Heart of Africa978-0-89812-664-8To the Moon978-0-89812-666-2To the Ocean Deep978-0-89812-665-5To the South Pole978-0-89812-667-9To the Top of Mount Everest978-0-89812-668-6

“The illustrations are reproductions of historical artwork, lending the books a feeling of

maturity that independent readers will appreciate.” – School Library Journal

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

– School Library Journal


Built for Success

Amazon.com. Facebook. FedEx. CNN. They

are names recognized around the world today,

but just how did these companies grow into

global giants? Built for Success now spotlights

16 flourishing corporations and introduces the

leaders who guided them to prominence. Each

title surveys the featured company’s complete

history, examining its triumphs and failures,

products and innovations, and the impact it has

had on the lives of people around the globe.

PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 7-3/4" x 11"Color and historical photographs and illustrations© 2009–2013Interest level: Age 10 and up

“Business titles may not be the hottest on nonfiction shelves, but

the attractive ‘Built for Success’ series could change that… . The

books, written in a lively style, yet with a minimum of fuss, pack

in plenty of history and tend to focus on the individuals who grew

the companies, adding a personal element to the narrative.”

– Booklist, Starred Review

Classic Titles: BU I L T FOR SUCCESS

The Story of Amazon.com978-0-89812-759-1The Story of Apple978-0-89812-659-4The Story of Coca-Cola978-0-89812-753-9The Story of CNN978-0-89812-760-7The Story of Disney978-0-89812-754-6The Story of eBay978-0-89812-660-0The Story of Facebook978-0-89812-761-4The Story of FedEx978-0-89812-762-1 The Story of Ford978-1-897563-02-1 The Story of Google978-0-89812-755-3 The Story of McDonald’s978-0-89812-756-0The Story of Microsoft978-0-89812-757-7 The Story of Nike978-0-89812-738-6 The Story of Starbucks978-0-89812-737-9The Story of the NFL978-0-89812-661-7 The Story of Wal-Mart978-0-89812-662-4


The Story of Amazon.com978-0-89812-759-1The Story of Apple978-0-89812-659-4The Story of Coca-Cola978-0-89812-753-9The Story of CNN978-0-89812-760-7The Story of Disney978-0-89812-754-6The Story of eBay978-0-89812-660-0The Story of Facebook978-0-89812-761-4The Story of FedEx978-0-89812-762-1 The Story of Ford978-1-897563-02-1 The Story of Google978-0-89812-755-3 The Story of McDonald’s978-0-89812-756-0The Story of Microsoft978-0-89812-757-7 The Story of Nike978-0-89812-738-6 The Story of Starbucks978-0-89812-737-9The Story of the NFL978-0-89812-661-7 The Story of Wal-Mart978-0-89812-662-4

Dallas Cowboys978-0-89812-585-6Green Bay Packers978-0-89812-586-3Indianapolis Colts978-0-89812-587-0Miami Dolphins978-0-89812-588-7New England Patriots978-0-89812-589-4New York Giants978-0-89812-590-0Pittsburgh Steelers978-0-89812-591-7San Francisco 49ers978-0-89812-592-4

Super Bowl Champions

Some of professional sports’ most famous

heroes wear football spikes and helmets. Using

dynamic action photos and accessible text, this

series introduces kids to the stories and stars

of eight National Football League teams that

have won Super Bowl glory.

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size: 9-1/2" x 9-1/2"



Interest level:

Age 6 and up

“The books’ dynamic page design and layouts increase the sense

of movement and drama found in the colorful photos.” – Booklist

Classic Series: SUPE R BOWL CHAMP IONS

Classic Series: NF L TODAY

Arizona Cardinals 978-0-89812-845-1Atlanta Falcons 978-0-89812-846-8Baltimore Ravens 978-0-89812-847-5Buffalo Bills 978-0-89812-848-2Carolina Panthers 978-0-89812-849-9Chicago Bears 978-0-89812-850-5

PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 8-3/4" x 10-1/4"; Color and historical photographs and artwork; © 2013Interest level: Age 10 and up

NFL Today

This hit series has been fully revised and

updated to encapsulate the origins, stars, and

unforgettable moments of all 32 NFL teams.

Brilliant photos capture hard-hitting energy,

while side panels present fascinating anecdotes

and introductions to all-time gridiron greats.

Cincinnati Bengals 978-0-89812-851-2Cleveland Browns 978-0-89812-852-9Dallas Cowboys 978-0-89812-853-6Denver Broncos 978-0-89812-854-3Detroit Lions978-0-89812-855-0Green Bay Packers 978-0-89812-856-7Houston Texans 978-0-89812-857-4Indianapolis Colts978-0-89812-858-1Jacksonville Jaguars 978-0-89812-859-8Kansas City Chiefs 978-0-89812-860-4 Miami Dolphins 978-0-89812-861-1Minnesota Vikings 978-0-89812-862-8New England Patriots 978-0-89812-863-5

New Orleans Saints 978-0-89812-864-2New York Giants 978-0-89812-865-9New York Jets 978-0-89812-866-6Oakland Raiders 978-0-89812-867-3Philadelphia Eagles978-0-89812-868-0Pittsburgh Steelers 978-0-89812-869-7St. Louis Rams 978-0-89812-870-3San Diego Chargers 978-0-89812-871-0San Francisco 49ers 978-0-89812-872-7Seattle Seahawks 978-0-89812-873-4Tampa Bay Buccaneers 978-0-89812-874-1Tennessee Titans 978-0-89812-875-8Washington Redskins 978-0-89812-876-5


Classic Series: BASEBA L L : THE GREAT AMER ICAN GAME

The Story of the Arizona Diamondbacks978-0-89812-629-7The Story of the Atlanta Braves 978-0-89812-630-3The Story of the Baltimore Orioles978-0-89812-631-0The Story of the Boston Red Sox978-0-89812-632-7The Story of the Chicago Cubs978-0-89812-633-4The Story of the Chicago White Sox978-0-89812-634-1The Story of the Cincinnati Reds978-0-89812-635-8The Story of the Cleveland Indians 978-0-89812-636-5The Story of the Colorado Rockies978-0-89812-637-2The Story of the Detroit Tigers978-0-89812-638-9

The Story of theFlorida Marlins978-0-89812-639-6The Story of theHouston Astros978-0-89812-640-2The Story of the Kansas City Royals978-0-89812-641-9The Story of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim978-0-89812-642-6The Story of the Los Angeles Dodgers978-0-89812-643-3The Story of the Milwaukee Brewers978-0-89812-644-0The Story of the Minnesota Twins978-0-89812-645-7The Story of the New York Mets978-0-89812-646-4The Story of the New York Yankees978-0-89812-647-1 The Story of theOakland Athletics978-0-89812-648-8

The Story of the Philadelphia Phillies978-0-89812-649-5The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates978-0-89812-650-1The Story of the St. Louis Cardinals978-0-89812-651-8The Story of the San Diego Padres978-0-89812-652-5The Story of the San Francisco Giants978-0-89812-653-2The Story of the Seattle Mariners978-0-89812-654-9The Story of the Tampa Bay Rays978-0-89812-655-6The Story of the Texas Rangers978-0-89812-656-3The Story of the Toronto Blue Jays978-0-89812-657-0The Story of the Washington Nationals978-0-89812-658-7

Baseball: The Great American Game

Although baseball has passionate fans around

the world, it will always be known as America’s

game. In this updated version of the best-selling

series, readers will learn the full history of the

teams in baseball’s major leagues, from the

hard-luck Chicago Cubs to the 27-time world

champion New York Yankees. Side panels and

“All-Time Team” profiles enhance the story,

while spectacular photos capture all the hard-

hitting, base-stealing action.

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Page count: 48

Trim size:

9-5/8" x 10-5/8"


photographs

© 2012

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

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

an immediate draw. Using a thick stock of paper, the oversize

volumes feature fascinating, well-reproduced vintage photos

and crisp color pictures of more recent eras.” – Booklist


World Series Champions

The World Series is the biggest stage in baseball, and World

Series Champions gives young readers a ticket to the “Fall

Classic”! This series celebrates the highlights and stars of

16 Major League Baseball teams that have batted, slid, and

thrown their way to championship glory. The text simply

but efficiently narrates each team’s history, while exciting

photos of historical and contemporary greats help introduce

baseball immortals.

Classic Series: WOR LD S E R I E S CHAMP IONS

Atlanta Braves 978-0-89812-809-3Baltimore Orioles978-0-89812-810-9Boston Red Sox978-0-89812-811-6Chicago Cubs978-0-89812-812-3Chicago White Sox978-0-89812-813-0Cincinnati Reds978-0-89812-814-7

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim978-0-89812-816-1Los Angeles Dodgers978-0-89812-817-8Miami Marlins978-0-89812-815-4Minnesota Twins978-0-89812-818-5New York Mets978-0-89812-819-2

New York Yankees978-0-89812-820-8 Philadelphia Phillies978-0-89812-821-5St. Louis Cardinals978-0-89812-822-2San Francisco Giants978-0-89812-823-9Toronto Blue Jays978-0-89812-824-6

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Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size:

8-3/4" x 8-3/4"


photographs and

illustrations

© 2013

Interest level:

Age 6 and up


Classic Series: THE NBA : A H I S TORY OF HOOPS

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Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 8-1/2" x 11"



Interest level:

Age 10 and up

The NBA: A History of Hoops

The NBA: A History of Hoops celebrates four of

the most successful franchises in the National

Basketball Association. Thrilling texts are

combined with vibrant photos to explore each

team’s origins, stars, greatest victories, and

most unforgettable moments.

The Story of the Boston Celtics978-0-89812-557-3The Story of the Chicago Bulls978-0-89812-558-0The Story of the Los Angeles Lakers978-0-89812-559-7The Story of the San Antonio Spurs978-0-89812-560-3

Classic Series: NBA CHAMP IONS

NBA Champions

Each title in NBA Champions looks at a

National Basketball Association (NBA)

franchise that has captured at least one world

championship. Accessible but energetic text

and action-oriented photos spotlight each

team’s greatest players and triumphs.

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Specifications


size: 8-3/4" x 8-3/4"



Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Boston Celtics978-0-89812-706-5Chicago Bulls978-0-89812-707-2Los Angeles Lakers978-0-89812-711-9Miami Heat978-0-89812-712-6New York Knicks978-0-89812-714-0


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