Anita Ganeri

A powerful look at Earth's biodiversity loss, focusing on animals from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Discover some of the rarest and most threatened birds on Earth, from the flightless kakapo to the soaring waved albatross. Find out where they are found, what they eat, their life cycle and the reasons why their survival is at risk. Most importantly, learn how conservation efforts are aiming to prevent their extinction. Earth's rich biodiversity is at risk everywhere, thanks to devastating habitat loss, pollution, poaching and disease. Endangered Wildlife examines some of the world's most threatened species and explores what is being done to bring them back from the brink. Aimed at readers aged 8 and up.

A powerful look at Earth's biodiversity loss, focusing on animals from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Discover some of the rarest and most threatened mammals on Earth, from the hairy-nosed wombat to the prowling Amur leopard. Find out where they are found, what they eat, their life cycle and the reasons why their survival is at risk. Most importantly, learn how conservations efforts are aiming to prevent their extinction. Earth's rich biodiversity is at risk everywhere, thanks to devastating habitat loss, pollution, poaching and disease. Endangered Wildlife examines some of the world's most threatened species and explores what is being done to bring them back from the brink. Aimed at readers aged 8 and up.

The ground shudders and a huge crack rips open the earth. A towering wave races towards the coastline and slams into a city. These aren't scenes from a film but just two of the many natural disasters that affect our planet. They can strike suddenly, without warning, and often leave devastation in their path. From volcanoes and hurricanes to tsunamis and wildfires, this book explains why these disasters happen, reveals the deadly destruction they leave behind ... and shows how we can protect ourselves and others when they occur. Disaster! is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and developcomprehension skills. Reading age: 9-10 years

Discover some amazing animal superpowers! Find out about animals with super strength and speed, read about some incredible birds, and learn why minibeasts matter. The selection of texts has been based on children's favourite non-fiction topics, supporting national curriculum topics and providing phonics practice. This fascinating collection of six Read with Oxford non-fiction texts is ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence. It is packed full of incredible facts, with full-colour photos and artwork. The texts are phonics-based and have been specially written so that your child can read them for themselves. Tips for parents and fun after-reading activities help you to get the most out of the texts. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Read with Oxford Stage 4 equates to Oxford Levels 6 and 7 used at school. For more information about the Read with Oxford Stages, as well as practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress, go to readwithoxford.com. Let's get them flying!

People hold all kinds of beliefs. We may be Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, or Sikhs, or belong to other religions. Some people have non-religious beliefs. We can show what we believe by how we dress, what we eat, how we behave, and how we treat other people. What are your beliefs?

Discover the inspiring tales of kick-ass girls in this empowering collection of classic children's tales, retold by multi-award winning author Anita Ganeri. Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or witches Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. They live freely, happily ever after, without restraint or narrowly defined roles. These stories include: - Atalanta the Huntress (Greece)- Nana Miriam (Niger)- Fitcher's Bird (Germany)- The Girl and the Puma (Argentina)- Li Chi Slays the Serpent (China)- Brave Woman Counts Coup (US/White River Sioux)- Mizilca (Romania)- The Pirate Princess (Poland/Jewish)- The Samurai Maiden (Japan)- Molly Whuppie (England) Accompanied by magical illustrations, these stories will capture the hearts and minds of young readers everywhere. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

This beautifully illustrated, full-colour hardback presents an inspiring collection of 15 stories from around the world, retold by multi award-winning author Anita Ganeri. Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or witches! Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. They live freely, happily ever after, without restraint or narrowly defined roles. These stories include: • Atalanta the Huntress (Greece)• Nana Miriam (Niger)• Fitcher's Bird (Germany)• The Girl and the Puma (Argentina)• Li Chi Slays the Serpent (China)• Brave Woman Counts Coup (US/White River Sioux)• Mizilca (Romania)• The Pirate Princess (Poland/Jewish)• The Samurai Maiden (Japan)• Molly Whuppie (England)Accompanied by magical full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these stories will capture the hearts and minds of young readers everywhere. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers Get inspired by the true story of a famous researcher who studied chimpanzees. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level. In July 1960, Jane Goodall went into the wilderness in Tanzania to study chimpanzees. For years she camped out with the chimps, observing their behavior and making amazing discoveries Jane had always been fascinated by animals and knew she wanted to make learning more about them her life's work. Find out how this girl who loved animals became one of history's greatest trailblazers Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyonc , and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?

Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers Get inspired by the true story of a famous researcher who studied chimpanzees. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level. In July 1960, Jane Goodall went into the wilderness in Tanzania to study chimpanzees. For years she camped out with the chimps, observing their behavior and making amazing discoveries Jane had always been fascinated by animals and knew she wanted to make learning more about them her life's work. Find out how this girl who loved animals became one of history's greatest trailblazers Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyonc , and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! How did Jane Goodall become the world's leading chimpanzee expert? Having dreamed of studying animals in their natural habitat since she was little, she jumped at the first opportunity to set sail for Africa and observe primates - even though many people were against the idea of a young woman living among wild creatures, so far from home. Find out what led this animal-loving trailblazer to dedicate her life to primatology and conservation, and share her amazing discoveries with the world. TRAILBLAZERS biographies are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively illustrations.

There are all kinds of families. Families can be big or small and they can change over time. Some families live together and others live apart. They can have one or two or no mums or dads. In every family there are people who love each other. Who's in your family? This non-fiction picture book celebrates the rich variety of families that exist in the world, and is illustrated throughout with beautiful artwork. The All Kinds Of series is aimed at children aged 5 and up and offers a friendly and inclusive look at how we live our lives, celebrating our differences as well as what we have in common. Titles in the four-book series are: All Kinds Of Beliefs, All Kinds Of Bodies, All Kinds Of Families and All Kinds Of Feelings.

Discover Ancient Egypt and write about it! Find out about life in ancient Egypt, from Egyptian fashion and culture, to ancient gods and important Pharaohs. Read about hieroglyphs and the Rosetta Stone and discover Tutankhamun's famous tomb. Ideal for readers aged 9+, the Writing History series combines written evidence from the past with engaging writing activities to explore the fascinating worlds of ancient civilisations. Children can learn exciting facts and be inspired to write their own historical documents including diary entries, recipes, letters, speeches and much more!

Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Geography! Ever wondered where in the world tornadoes rip houses from the ground? Or frozen turtles fall from the sky? Get all the answers and more in this book, where the weather makes the rules. The perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight! With a brand-new cover design, format and inside look, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in! with hilarious black and white illustrations throughout by Mike Phillips the perfect way to engage young readers

Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Geography! Discover what it takes to be an earthquake expert, learn how to survive when an earthquake hits, and discover how rats and snakes can predict tremors. The perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight! With a brand-new cover design, format and inside look, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in! with hilarious black and white illustrations throughout by Mike Phillips the perfect way to engage young readers

Aaarrggh! The planet is in peril. Can you help to fix it with these cool earth-saving tips? Planet in Peril is the ultra useful, totally indispensable, environmental handbook that no child should be without. In your Horrible Geography earth-saving handbook, you'll find out how to stomp on your carbon footprint, discover rubbish ways to watch your waste... and learn how to run a car on dead flies. Armed with earth-saving tips and lots of foul facts, YOU can go green and save the planet!

Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Geography! Discover where in the world you can tuck into a poisonous pufferfish, spot some perilous pirates and explore the savage seabed! The perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight! With a brand-new cover design, format and inside look, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in! with hilarious black and white illustrations throughout by Mike Phillips the perfect way to engage young readers

Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Geography! Discover where in the world you can hide from vicious vampire bats, spot spiders the size of dinner plates and peer down the tallest trees in the planet. Are you ready to explore the world's jungliest jungles and climb their tallest trees, smell their stinkiest plants and meet their hairiest insects? With a revamped cover design, format and inside look, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in! with hilarious black and white illustrations throughout the perfect way to engage young readers

Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Geography! Learn all about the weird and wonderful creatures lurking below the river's surface, from the Amazon's crushing anaconda snake and naughty nibbling piranhas to the electric eels that will give you a nasty shock! Snigger as you sneak a peek at the river's sandy bottom! Swim for your life as you reach the edge of the awesome Victoria Falls! The perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight! With a brand-new cover design, format and inside look, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in! with hilarious black and white illustrations throughout by Mike Phillips the perfect way to engage young readers

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF HORRIBLE GEOGRAPHY! Read the terrifying diaries of volcano survivors, get clued up with the spotter's guide to eruptions, plan an action-packed holiday with the volcano vacation guide and marvel at red-hot volcanic rocks the size of cars. It's sizzling hot stuff! Filled with hilarious illustrations by Mike Phillips, HORRIBLE GEOGRAPHY is the perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight!