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CONTENTS
New Titles
Picture Books
Making Music
Fetch!
Creepy Creatures
Amazing Animals
The Big Time
Super Bowl Champions
Great Warriors
Classic Series
Preserving America
When Dinosaurs Lived
Age of Dinosaurs
Seedlings
Grow with Me
Nature’s Bounty
Living Wild
Our Wonderful Weather
Mysteries of the Universe
Simple Machines
Built for Success
Spies Around the World
Great Expeditions
Brushes with Greatness
Grammar Basics
Poetry Basics
Nonfiction: Writing for Fact and Argument
Rescue Vehicles
Horsing Around
That’s Spooky!
NFL Today
Baseball: The Great American Game
World Series Champions
NBA Champions
The NBA: A History of Hoops
Ordering Information
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"
978-0-89812-828-4
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"
978-0-89812-891-8
Self-Portrait with Seven Fingers: The Life of Marc Chagall in VerseAuthors: J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen
Price: $12.00; Interest level: Age 10 and up
Page count: 40; Trim size: 8" x 11-1/4"
978-0-89812-974-8
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"
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New Titles: PICTURE BOOKS
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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" x 8-5/8"
978-0-89812-976-2
Sailing the Unknown: Around the World with Captain Cook
Panoramic illustrations portray stormy
seas, tropical paradises, and the rigors
of 18th-century seagoing life, while the
engaging text narrates the passage of
time and events of Cook’s historic three-
year expedition in the shorthand style of
a journal from the period.
Freedom Like SunlightAuthor: J. Patrick Lewis
Illustrator: John Thompson
Price: $9.99; Interest level: Age 10 and up
Page count: 40; Trim size: 9" x 11"
978-0-89812-973-1
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"
978-0-89812-829-1
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"
978-0-89812-522-1
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"
978-0-89812-831-4
And the Soldiers Sang
Some of the most unrelenting combat
of World War I was waged along the
infamous Western Front, where, during
the Christmas of 1914, enemies set
guns aside and came together as friends
for one brief interlude of peace and
Christmas fellowship.
Author: J. Patrick Lewis
Illustrator: Gary Kelley
Price: $9.99
Interest level: Age 8 and up
Page count: 32
Trim size: 9" x 12"
978-0-89812-975-5
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New Titles: MAK ING MUS IC
Making Music
Making Music offers young readers a chance to experience a variety of
musical instruments—before they even play a note! Labeled images
assist in identification of common components as this series describes
the featured instrument’s sounds and workings, including basic
instruction on how to play it. Each title concludes with a spotlight on
a famous musician who plays the instrument today.
Price Individual titles: $7.99 Specifications Page count: 24 Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10" Color photographs © 2014 Interest level: Age 6 and up
Drums 978-0-89812-945-8Flute 978-0-89812-946-5Guitar 978-0-89812-947-2Piano 978-0-89812-948-9Trumpet 978-0-89812-949-6Violin 978-0-89812-950-2
“The melding of lush photography and sparse text makes
for a great experience in viewing and reading.” – Booklist
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New Titles: F E TCH !
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. At the end of each book is a panel about a
famous pop-culture example of the breed, from Snoopy to Toto.
Price Individual titles: $7.99 Specifications Page count: 24 Trim size: 8-1/4" ! 10" Color photographs © 2014 Interest level: Age 6 and up
Beagles 978-0-89812-939-7Bulldogs 978-0-89812-940-3German Shepherds 978-0-89812-941-0Poodles 978-0-89812-942-7Retrievers 978-0-89812-943-4Terriers 978-0-89812-944-1
“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
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New Titles: CREE PY CREATURES
Creepy Creatures
Each book matches clear, STEM-appropriate
text with up-close (and often startling) photos
to give young readers an easy-to-follow
introduction to the featured insect or other
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: $6.99 Specifications Page count: 24 Trim size: 8-7/8" x 8-3/4"; Color photo-graphs and illustra-tions; © 2011–2014 Interest level: Age 6 and up
New Titles Dragonflies 978-0-89812-933-5Fleas 978-0-89812-934-2Grasshoppers 978-0-89812-935-9Mites 978-0-89812-936-6Moths 978-0-89812-937-3Stick Insects 978-0-89812-938-0
Classic Titles Ants 978-0-89812-793-5Beetles 978-0-89812-794-2Centipedes 978-0-89812-565-8Cockroaches 978-0-89812-795-9Crickets 978-0-89812-566-5Mantises 978-0-89812-567-2
Scorpions 978-0-89812-568-9Slugs 978-0-89812-796-6Spiders 978-0-89812-569-6Termites 978-0-89812-798-0Ticks 978-0-89812-797-3Worms 978-0-89812-570-2
“Riveting, close-up photos … will draw young audiences to these introductions.” – School Library Journal
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New Titles: AMAZ ING AN IMA LS
New Titles Camels 978-0-89812-925-0Cougars 978-0-89812-926-7Hummingbirds 978-0-89812-927-4Sea Lions 978-0-89812-928-1Tortoises 978-0-89812-929-8Whales 978-0-89812-930-4 Woodpeckers 978-0-89812-931-1Zebras 978-0-89812-932-8
Amazing Animals
This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the
planet to study 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.
Classic Titles Alligators 978-0-89812-689-1Bats 978-0-89812-690-7Bison 978-0-89812-787-4Cheetahs 978-0-89812-561-0Crocodiles 978-0-89812-749-2Dolphins 978-0-89812-562-7Eagles 978-0-89812-691-4Elephants 978-0-89812-563-4Giraffes 978-0-89812-741-6Gorillas 978-0-89812-692-1
PriceIndividual titles: $7.99Specifications Page count: 24; Trim size: 9" ! 11-1/4"; Color photographs; © 2009–2014; Interest level: Age 6 and up
Jaguars 978-0-89812-788-1Killer Whales 978-0-89812-694-5 Koalas 978-0-89812-746-1Komodo Dragons 978-0-89812-789-8Leopards 978-0-89812-695-2 Lions 978-0-89812-747-8Monkeys 978-0-89812-742-3Moose 978-0-89812-696-9Owls 978-0-89812-790-4Pandas 978-0-89812-791-1
Parrots 978-0-89812-825-3Penguins 978-0-89812-743-0Polar Bears 978-0-89812-752-2Rhinoceroses 978-0-89812-792-8Sharks 978-0-89812-744-7Snakes 978-0-89812-751-5Swans 978-0-89812-748-5Tigers 978-0-89812-745-4Wolves 978-0-89812-564-1
“The large, beautiful photos on each spread
include vivid shots of animals in action as
well as close-ups of their faces.” – Booklist
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New Titles: THE B IG T IME
The Big Time
No matter the field of entertainment or competition, every talented
performer dreams of making it to the top. This colorful series
introduces young readers to current athletic icons such as electrifying
wide receiver Calvin Johnson, NBA champion LeBron James, and
more, learning where these stars came from, the challenges they’ve
overcome, and how they made it to … The Big Time !
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 24 Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10"Color photographs © 2014Interest level: Age 6 and up
Aaron Rodgers 978-1-62832-059-6Adrian Peterson 978-1-62832-060-2Calvin Johnson 978-1-62832-076-3Kevin Durant 978-1-62832-077-0LeBron James 978-1-62832-063-3
“… a package with enough visual sophistication for somewhat older
reluctant readers …” – Booklist
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New Titles: SUPE R BOWL CHAMP IONS
Super Bowl Champions
This series puts readers ages six and up into the action, acquainting
them with the story and larger-than-life stars of National Football
League teams that have won the game’s biggest prize—the Super
Bowl trophy. Each title presents action-driven photos and close-ups,
a concise history of the team from its origin to today, brief profiles of
NFL stars, and a “Facts File” of the team.
Baltimore Ravens 978-0-89812-951-9Chicago Bears 978-0-89812-952-6Dallas Cowboys 978-0-89812-953-3Denver Broncos 978-0-89812-954-0Green Bay Packers 978-0-89812-955-7 Indianapolis Colts 978-0-89812-956-4 Kansas City Chiefs 978-0-89812-957-1 Miami Dolphins 978-0-89812-958-8 New England Patriots 978-0-89812-959-5
New Orleans Saints 978-0-89812-960-1New York Giants 978-0-89812-961-8New York Jets 978-0-89812-962-5Oakland Raiders 978-0-89812-963-2 Pittsburgh Steelers 978-0-89812-964-9St. Louis Rams 978-0-89812-965-6San Francisco 49ers 978-0-89812-966-3Tampa Bay Buccaneers 978-0-89812-967-0 Washington Redskins 978-0-89812-968-7
PriceIndividual titles: $7.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 8-3/4"Color photographs © 2014Interest 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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New Titles: GREAT WARR IORS
Great Warriors
Each era of human history has seen its share of Great Warriors. But
what made these fighters great, and why do people remain fascinated
by them today? From simple text and artful illustrations, kids will
discover what life was like for combatants in different parts of the
world. Each book features famous examples of each warrior, in all
their swashbuckling glory, and explains how their mode of battle grew
out of their particular culture.
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 9" x 11"Color and historical photographs and illus-trations; © 2014Interest level: Age 6 and up
New Titles Barbarians 978-1-62832-066-4Conquistadors 978-1-62832-067-1Mongols 978-1-62832-068-8Vikings 978-1-62832-069-5
Classic Titles Gladiators 978-0-89812-571-9Knights 978-0-89812-572-6Pirates 978-0-89812-573-3Samurai 978-0-89812-574-0
“… some of history’s baddest bunches—scaled way
down for a younger crowd.” – Booklist
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Classic Series: P R ESE RV ING AMER ICA
PriceIndividual titles: $6.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 9-5/8" x 10-1/2"Color and historical photographs and illustrations© 2012Interest level: Age 6 and up
PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 10-1/4"Color photographs © 2014Interest level: Age 10 and up
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.
Death Valley National Park 978-0-89812-877-2Everglades National Park 978-0-89812-878-9Grand Canyon National Park 978-0-89812-879-6Great Smoky Mountains National Park 978-0-89812-880-2Yellowstone National Park 978-0-89812-881-9 Yosemite National Park 978-0-89812-882-6
Classic Series: WHEN D INOSAURS L I V ED
Classic Series: AGE OF D INOSAURS
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 9-5/8" x 10-1/2"Color and historical photographs and illustrations© 2011Interest 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.
Apatosaurus 978-0-89812-539-9Pterodactyl 978-0-89812-540-5Stegosaurus 978-0-89812-541-2Triceratops 978-0-89812-542-9Tyrannosaurus rex 978-0-89812-543-6Velociraptor 978-0-89812-544-3
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.
Apatosaurus 978-0-89812-730-0Pterodactyls 978-0-89812-731-7Stegosaurus 978-0-89812-732-4Triceratops 978-0-89812-733-1Tyrannosaurus rex 978-0-89812-734-8Velociraptor 978-0-89812-735-5
“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
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Classic Series: 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.
Bulldozers 978-0-89812-883-3Cranes 978-0-89812-884-0Diggers 978-0-89812-885-7Dolphins 978-0-89812-781-2Dump Trucks 978-0-89812-886-4Elephants 978-0-89812-782-9Giraffes 978-0-89812-783-6Price
Individual titles: $6.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 8-3/4"Color photographs © 2013–2014Interest level: Age 4 and up
Lions 978-0-89812-784-3Monkeys 978-0-89812-785-0 Penguins 978-0-89812-786-7Sharks 978-0-89812-887-1 Snakes 978-0-89812-888-8 Tigers 978-0-89812-889-5 Wolves 978-0-89812-890-1
“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
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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: $8.99SpecificationsPage count: 32Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10-3/4"; Color photographs; © 2013Interest level: Age 8 and up
“The magnified photos are sure to attract the young reader as they gain an up-close look at the life stages and anatomical
parts.… The books end with a very nice summary of the entire life cycle.” – National Science Teachers Association
A Desert Food Chain 978-1-897563-09-0A Mountain Food Chain 978-1-897563-10-6An Ocean Food Chain 978-0-89812-740-9A Prairie Food Chain 978-1-897563-12-0A Rainforest Food Chain 978-0-89812-739-3
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.
PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 8-1/2" x 11-1/2"; Color photographs; © 2009Interest level: Age 10 and up
“Assisted by terrific photos, these books do an excellent job describing the interrelatedness of the
inhabitants of mountain, Arctic, and marine ecosystems.” – The Horn Book Guide
Classic Series: NATURE ’ S BOUNTY
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Classic Series: L I V ING WI LD
Alligators 978-0-89812-550-4Antelopes 978-0-89812-837-6Bats 978-0-89812-549-8Bison 978-0-89812-669-3Camels 978-0-89812-773-7Chameleons 978-0-89812-838-3Chimpanzees 978-0-89812-839-0Cougars 978-0-89812-774-4
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.
Eagles 978-0-89812-551-1Frogs 978-0-89812-840-6Gorillas 978-0-89812-552-8Hippopotamuses 978-0-89812-841-3Hummingbirds 978-0-89812-670-9Jaguars 978-0-89812-671-6Kangaroos 978-0-89812-553-5Killer Whales 978-0-89812-554-2
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
Komodo Dragons 978-0-89812-672-3Leopards 978-0-89812-555-9Moose 978-0-89812-556-6Octopuses 978-0-89812-842-0 Owls 978-0-89812-673-0Pandas 978-0-89812-674-7Piranhas 978-0-89812-775-1Rhinoceroses 978-0-89812-675-4
Sea Lions 978-0-89812-776-8Skunks 978-0-89812-843-7Tortoises 978-0-89812-777-5Vultures 978-0-89812-778-2 Walruses 978-0-89812-844-4Whales 978-0-89812-676-1Woodpeckers 978-0-89812-779-9Zebras 978-0-89812-780-5
“These titles combine excellent-quality photography with solid factual material
and a myth or folk tale to round out the offerings.” – School Library Journal
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Classic Series: OUR WONDER FU L WEATHER
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" ! 8-3/4"; Color photographs; © 2014Interest level: Age 6 and up
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.
Clouds 978-0-89812-721-8Hurricanes 978-0-89812-920-5Snow 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 description of natural phenomena, offering easy-to-understand explanations.”
– School Library Journal
Classic Series: MYSTE R I E S OF THE UN IVE RSE
Classic Series: S IMP L E MACH INES
PriceIndividual titles: $8.99SpecificationsPage count: 24 Trim size: 10" x 8-1/2"Color and historical photographs; © 2011 Interest level: Age 6 and up
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.
Inclined Planes 978-0-89812-579-5Levers 978-0-89812-580-1Pulleys 978-0-89812-581-8Screws 978-0-89812-582-5Wedges 978-0-89812-583-2Wheels & Axles 978-0-89812-584-9
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 photographs and illustrations © 2013; Interest level: Age 10 and up
Black Holes 978-0-89812-911-3 Energy 978-0-89812-912-0 Galaxies 978-0-89812-913-7 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
“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.…” – School Library Journal
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Classic Series: BU I L T FOR SUCCESS
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 illus-trations© 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
The Story of Amazon.com 978-0-89812-759-1The Story of Apple 978-0-89812-659-4The Story of CNN 978-0-89812-760-7The Story of Coca-Cola 978-0-89812-753-9The Story of Disney 978-0-89812-754-6The Story of eBay 978-0-89812-660-0The Story of Facebook 978-0-89812-761-4The Story of FedEx 978-0-89812-762-1 The Story of Ford 978-1-897563-02-1 The Story of Google 978-0-89812-755-3 The Story of McDonald’s 978-0-89812-756-0The Story of Microsoft 978-0-89812-757-7 The Story of Nike 978-0-89812-738-6 The Story of Starbucks 978-0-89812-737-9The Story of the NFL 978-0-89812-661-7 The Story of Wal-Mart 978-0-89812-662-4
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Classic Series: S P I E S AROUND THE WOR LD
Classic Series: B RUSHES W I TH GREATNESS
PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"; Color and historical photographs and artwork; © 2013 Interest 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 Paintings 978-0-89812-763-8Landscapes 978-0-89812-764-5Portraits 978-0-89812-765-2Still Lifes 978-0-89812-766-9
“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
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.
PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48 Trim size: 8-1/4" x 11"Color and historical photographs and illustrations © 2012; Interest level: Age 10 and up
Through the American West 978-0-89812-663-1To the Heart of Africa 978-0-89812-664-8To the Moon 978-0-89812-666-2To the Ocean Deep 978-0-89812-665-5To the South Pole 978-0-89812-667-9To the Top of Mount Everest 978-0-89812-668-6
“The images are eye-catching, and the tone is conversational enough to keep readers engaged.”
– School Library Journal
The Story of Amazon.com 978-0-89812-759-1The Story of Apple 978-0-89812-659-4The Story of CNN 978-0-89812-760-7The Story of Coca-Cola 978-0-89812-753-9The Story of Disney 978-0-89812-754-6The Story of eBay 978-0-89812-660-0The Story of Facebook 978-0-89812-761-4The Story of FedEx 978-0-89812-762-1 The Story of Ford 978-1-897563-02-1 The Story of Google 978-0-89812-755-3 The Story of McDonald’s 978-0-89812-756-0The Story of Microsoft 978-0-89812-757-7 The Story of Nike 978-0-89812-738-6 The Story of Starbucks 978-0-89812-737-9The Story of the NFL 978-0-89812-661-7 The Story of Wal-Mart 978-0-89812-662-4
PriceIndividual titles: $12.00SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 8-3/4" x 10-1/4"; Color and historical photographs and illustrations© 2014; Interest level: 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 Other American Spies 978-0-89812-969-4The KGB and Other Russian Spies 978-0-89812-970-0The Mossad and Other Israeli Spies 978-0-89812-971-7The SIS and Other British Spies 978-0-89812-972-4
“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
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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 Speeches 978-0-89812-545-0Journalistic Articles 978-0-89812-546-7Organized Essays 978-0-89812-547-4Truthful Biographies 978-0-89812-548-1
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 48; Trim size: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2" Color and histori-cal photographs and illustrations; © 2011 Interest level: Age 10 and up
Haiku 978-0-89812-736-2Nursery Rhymes 978-0-89812-892-5
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.
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 32 Trim size: 8-1/2" x 11" Color and historical photographs and artwork © 2010; Interest level: Age 8 and up
Classic Series: POET RY BAS ICS
Adjectives 978-0-89812-799-7Adverbs 978-0-89812-800-0Nouns 978-0-89812-801-7Verbs 978-0-89812-802-4
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: $10.99SpecificationsPage count: 24 Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10"Color photographs© 2013; Interest 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
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Classic Series: R ESCUE VEH IC L ES
Classic Series: POET RY BAS ICS
Classic Series: THAT ’ S S POOKY !
That’s Spooky!
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.
Ghosts 978-0-89812-803-1Mummies 978-0-89812-804-8Vampires 978-0-89812-805-5Werewolves 978-0-89812-806-2Witches 978-0-89812-807-9 Zombies 978-0-89812-808-6
PriceIndividual titles: $5.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" x 8-3/4"; Color photo-graphs; © 2013Interest level: Age 6 and up
Caring for Horses 978-0-89812-833-8Riding Horses 978-0-89812-834-5Showing Horses 978-0-89812-835-2Training Horses 978-0-89812-836-9
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.
PriceIndividual titles: $7.99SpecificationsPage count: 24Trim size: 8-3/4" x 8-3/4"; Color photo-graphs; © 2014; Interest level: Age 6 and up
Classic Series: HORS ING AROUND
Ambulances 978-0-89812-575-7Fire Trucks 978-0-89812-577-1Helicopters 978-0-89812-576-4Rescue Boats 978-0-89812-578-8
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.
PriceIndividual titles: $5.99SpecificationsPage count: 24 Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10"Color and historical photographs; © 2011 Interest level: Age 6 and up
“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
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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 978-0-89812-850-5Cincinnati Bengals 978-0-89812-851-2Cleveland Browns 978-0-89812-852-9Dallas Cowboys 978-0-89812-853-6Denver Broncos 978-0-89812-854-3Detroit Lions 978-0-89812-855-0Green Bay Packers 978-0-89812-856-7Houston Texans 978-0-89812-857-4Indianapolis Colts 978-0-89812-858-1Jacksonville Jaguars 978-0-89812-859-8Kansas City Chiefs 978-0-89812-860-4Miami Dolphins 978-0-89812-861-1Minnesota Vikings 978-0-89812-862-8New England Patriots 978-0-89812-863-5New Orleans Saints 978-0-89812-864-2New York Giants 978-0-89812-865-9New York Jets 978-0-89812-866-6Oakland Raiders 978-0-89812-867-3Philadelphia Eagles 978-0-89812-868-0Pittsburgh Steelers 978-0-89812-869-7St. Louis Rams 978-0-89812-870-3San Diego Chargers 978-0-89812-871-0San Francisco 49ers 978-0-89812-872-7Seattle Seahawks 978-0-89812-873-4Tampa Bay Buccaneers 978-0-89812-874-1Tennessee Titans 978-0-89812-875-8Washington Redskins 978-0-89812-876-5
NFL Today
No professional sports league in America can match the popularity of
the National Football League, and no books can match the drama and
excitement of NFL Today! This hit series has been fully revised and
updated to encapsulate the origins, stars, and unforgettable moments
of all 32 NFL teams, from the pioneering Packers to the rising Texans.
Brilliant photos capture all of the game’s hard-hitting energy, while
“Sideline Stories” and “Meet the Team” panels present fascinating
anecdotes and introductions to all-time gridiron greats.
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 8-3/4" x 10-1/4"Color and historical photographs© 2013Interest level: Age 10 and up
MEET THE RAVENS
Dick Butkus. Lawrence Taylor. Ray Lewis. Such is the reputation of Ray Lewis that any discussion of the greatest linebackers in NFL history must include “Ray-Ray.” Number 52 had it all: great instincts, good speed, and vicious hitting power. As Miami Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said, “He wants to break someone in half each time he hits them.” Lewis’s ability was made evident by the slew of awards won during his career—2 NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards (2000 and 2003), a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and 13 Pro Bowl selections. But what truly elevated him into the realm of all-time greats was the passion and vocal leadership he brought onto the field. Fellow Ravens defenders played with an extra bit of energy for fear of letting Lewis down. Lewis’s legacy was tarnished somewhat in February 2000, when he was charged with murder after two men were killed outside an Atlanta nightclub during a Super Bowl party. He was ultimately cleared of the most serious charges and came back to lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl a year later.
Ray LewisLINEBACKER / RAVENS SEASONS: 1996–PRESENT / HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-1 / WEIGHT: 245 POUNDS
as Woodson, Starks, and cornerback Chris McAllister, the Ravens could put a stranglehold on opposing
offenses. But with the exception of Ogden, Baltimore’s offense had just mediocre ability.
Billick loved coordinating offenses that featured high-powered passing attacks. But in Baltimore, he
didn’t have the type of talent needed to run an explosive offense through the air. Instead, he installed a
low-risk, run-oriented offense, choosing to play conservatively with the ball and rely on his fierce defense
to hold opponents down.
The Ravens started the 1999 season 3–6. But then the team took flight, averaging 26 points per game
the rest of the year. Much of the offensive spark came when backup quarterback Tony Banks stepped
in at midseason and tossed 17 touchdown passes—many of them to receiver Qadry Ismail, a speedster
who piled up more than 1,000 receiving yards. Behind these efforts and those of the NFL’s second-best
defense, Baltimore won five of its last seven games to finish 8–8. “We’ve built a little fire here,” said
Coach Billick. “It will be interesting to see how big it gets.”
H oping to add fuel to their fire, the Ravens used the fifth overall pick of the 2000
NFL Draft to select University of Tennessee running back Jamal Lewis, a big,
powerful ballcarrier with the ability to wear down opposing defenses. The Ravens
also added offensive firepower by signing veteran tight end Shannon Sharpe and
former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Trent Dilfer. Sharpe gave the Ravens a
sure-handed target, while Dilfer was signed to serve as Banks’s backup.
The Ravens soared to a 5–1 start in 2000. The fearsome defense led the way, not allowing a single
point in three of those six games. But the Ravens’ offense, which had looked so promising at the end
of the previous season, got worse in 2000. Banks’s performance was marked by interceptions, fumbles,
“He wants to break someone in half.”
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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.
PriceIndividual titles: $9.99SpecificationsPage count: 48Trim size: 9-5/8" x 10-5/8"Color and historical photographs© 2012Interest 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
Classic Series: BASEBA L L : THE GREAT AMER ICAN GAME
The Story of the Arizona Diamondbacks 978-0-89812-629-7The Story of the Atlanta Braves 978-0-89812-630-3The Story of the Baltimore Orioles 978-0-89812-631-0The Story of the Boston Red Sox 978-0-89812-632-7The Story of the Chicago Cubs 978-0-89812-633-4The Story of the Chicago White Sox 978-0-89812-634-1The Story of the Cincinnati Reds 978-0-89812-635-8The Story of the Cleveland Indians 978-0-89812-636-5The Story of the Colorado Rockies 978-0-89812-637-2The Story of the Detroit Tigers 978-0-89812-638-9
The Story of the Florida Marlins 978-0-89812-639-6The Story of the Houston Astros 978-0-89812-640-2The Story of the Kansas City Royals 978-0-89812-641-9The Story of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 978-0-89812-642-6The Story of the Los Angeles Dodgers 978-0-89812-643-3The Story of the Milwaukee Brewers 978-0-89812-644-0The Story of the Minnesota Twins 978-0-89812-645-7The Story of the New York Mets 978-0-89812-646-4The Story of the New York Yankees 978-0-89812-647-1 The Story of the Oakland Athletics 978-0-89812-648-8
The Story of the Philadelphia Phillies 978-0-89812-649-5The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates 978-0-89812-650-1The Story of the St. Louis Cardinals 978-0-89812-651-8The Story of the San Diego Padres 978-0-89812-652-5The Story of the San Francisco Giants 978-0-89812-653-2The Story of the Seattle Mariners 978-0-89812-654-9The Story of the Tampa Bay Rays 978-0-89812-655-6The Story of the Texas Rangers 978-0-89812-656-3The Story of the Toronto Blue Jays 978-0-89812-657-0The Story of the Washington Nationals 978-0-89812-658-7
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Classic Series: WOR LD S E R I E S CHAMP IONS
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 Braves 978-0-89812-809-3Baltimore Orioles 978-0-89812-810-9Boston Red Sox 978-0-89812-811-6Chicago Cubs 978-0-89812-812-3Chicago White Sox 978-0-89812-813-0Cincinnati Reds 978-0-89812-814-7
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 978-0-89812-816-1Los Angeles Dodgers 978-0-89812-817-8Miami Marlins 978-0-89812-815-4Minnesota Twins 978-0-89812-818-5New York Mets 978-0-89812-819-2
New York Yankees 978-0-89812-820-8 Philadelphia Phillies 978-0-89812-821-5St. Louis Cardinals 978-0-89812-822-2San Francisco Giants 978-0-89812-823-9Toronto Blue Jays 978-0-89812-824-6
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Classic Series: NBA CHAMP IONS
Classic Series: THE NBA : A H I S TORY OF HOOPS
PriceIndividual titles: $7.99SpecificationsPage count: 48 Trim size: 8-1/2" x 11"Color and historical photographs; © 2011Interest 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 Celtics 978-0-89812-557-3The Story of the Chicago Bulls 978-0-89812-558-0The Story of the Los Angeles Lakers 978-0-89812-559-7The Story of the San Antonio Spurs 978-0-89812-560-3
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.
PriceIndividual titles: $7.99SpecificationsPage count: 24; Trim size: 8-3/4" x 8-3/4"Color and historical photographs; © 2012 Interest level: Age 6 and up
Boston Celtics 978-0-89812-706-5Chicago Bulls 978-0-89812-707-2Los Angeles Lakers 978-0-89812-711-9Miami Heat 978-0-89812-712-6New York Knicks 978-0-89812-714-0
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