Anita Ganeri

The fascinating stories of ten real-life mythical creatures and the legends surrounding them, their discoveries and how they survive today

The 'Why in the World' series introduces citizenship topics in a sensitive way with heartfelt illustrations, helping to connect children's own experiences to larger issues in the world

Each of the major Hindu holidays and festivals includes unique traditions and customs. At the beginning of spring, many Hindus celebrate Holi by lighting bonfires and throwing colorful powders. During Raksha Bandhan, siblings show their love for each other. Sisters give their brothers a special bracelet, and brothers give their sisters a gift such as chocolate, jewelry, or money in return. Diwali is celebrated by lighting clay lamps and exchanging gifts. Clear text and vibrant photos help readers gain a greater understanding of these and other Hindu traditions.

Each of the major Hindu holidays and festivals includes unique traditions and customs. At the beginning of spring, many Hindus celebrate Holi by lighting bonfires and throwing colorful powders. During Raksha Bandhan, siblings show their love for each other. Sisters give their brothers a special bracelet, and brothers give their sisters a gift such as chocolate, jewelry, or money in return. Diwali is celebrated by lighting clay lamps and exchanging gifts. Clear text and vibrant photos help readers gain a greater understanding of these and other Hindu traditions.

Why in the World introduces citizenship topics in a sensitive way with heartfelt illustrations, helping to connect children's own experiences to larger issues in the world

The 'Why in the World' series introduces citizenship topics in a sensitive way with heartfelt illustrations, helping to connect children's own experiences to larger issues in the world

"Barnens Atlas är en riktigt fin liten Atlas som är fullspäckad med fakta. 5 av 5" Villi Vonka "Tänk vilken underbar resa man skulle kunna göra tillsammans genom denna bok, gamla och unga i olika åldrar och med olika intressen." Barnboksprat, Marit Jonsson "Inbjudande... väcker upptäckarglädje och nyfikenhet" Bibliotekstjänst, Birgitta Mark Barnens atlas lockar fram upptäckarglädje och nyfikenhet. Boken lyfter fram det särskilda med varje kontinent och land kultur, levnadssätt, kläder, mat, sporter, sevärdheter, landmärken med mera. Atlasen är tydligt uppdelad i kontinenter. Först får man en helhetsbild av kontinenten, sedan går man uppslagsvis närmare in i detalj. Markerat på kartorna finns land, städer, sjöar, hav, floder, öar och berg. För varje kontinent finns även snabba fakta som största stad, längsta flod, vanligaste djur med mera. Här finns också tips på vad man inte ska missa om man reser hit. Fotografier varvas med illustrationer. Boken är färgsprakande, men samtidigt tydlig i sin layout och har uppdaterats med nya landnamn och gränser. Detta är den andra, reviderade upplagan. ANITA GANERI är en prisbelönt författare vars arbete med geografiska böcker för barn lett till att hon blivit en hedersledamot av Royal Geographical Society.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading. Fluency 7 books have a word count of 4800 words with an expected reading rate of 100 words per minute. Come on a trip to the rainforest! Take a look into the fascinating lives of sloths!

Real heroines know: "happily ever after" is something worth fighting for. "Fairy Tales for Brave Girls" is a book that glorifies fifteen characters from folk tales who take their destinies into their own hands and make their own way in life. Meet brave Bradamanta riding a flying horse into battle, Unanana rescuing her children from an elephant's belly, little Molly Whoopi being clever enough to outsmart a giant, and many more brave heroines to whom this beautifully illustrated book is dedicated.

Every person's body works hard to keep them healthy and alive That is why it is important to keep our bodies safe. In this volume, readers learn the differences between the types of touches they may receive from others, as well as the appropriate and inappropriate ways to treat other people's bodies. From teaching readers safety around adults and other children to reminding readers of online dangers, the volume presents crucial information in an engaging and accessible way. Colorful illustrations and achievable captions bring the material to life and connect the idea of body autonomy to young readers.

When kids have tonsillitis, even their favorite foods don't sound very good. Their throat may hurt so badly, they can't eat anything but soup or popsicles Other symptoms can accompany a sore throat, and in this colorful, illustrated story starring a kid who has tonsillitis, readers learn what symptoms to look for, among other information about how tonsillitis is diagnosed and treated. A quiz concludes the book, testing readers' comprehension of the science information included in the main content.

Almost nothing sounds grosser than tiny head lice crawling around on your head, drinking your blood Still, many children get head lice and these bugs are easily passed among kids at school. Do head lice mean you're dirty? Is it possible to get rid of them? How do they spread? This book answers these questions and more throughout an illustrated story starring a kid going through what readers might if they have head lice. Tips for dealing with head lice and other helpful information are part of the main content.

From the moment you're born to the moment you die, your body is constantly changing. Body parts grow larger, emotions change, and some things may begin looking different than they used to. Readers learn about the ways their bodies change as they grow older, as the volume explores male and female puberty, changes throughout adolescence, and changes throughout adulthood. Age-appropriate illustrations and accessible captions detail the experiences explored throughout, as readers connect with the text and understand the processes that happen as they age.

Every person has unique features and interests that deserve to be celebrated Whether you have brown or blue eyes, prefer learning about math over history, or like music better than sports, every part of your physical and mental state makes you a unique person. In this volume, readers learn about the origins of their uniqueness, be it features inherited from their parents or the way their brains operate. Readers are encouraged to embrace the many aspects that make them unique, as colorful illustrations connect them to the age-appropriate captions. It's not always easy, but readers are reminded that being themselves and learning more about their uniqueness is a fantastic part of life.

Every person has unique features and interests that deserve to be celebrated Whether you have brown or blue eyes, prefer learning about math over history, or like music better than sports, every part of your physical and mental state makes you a unique person. In this volume, readers learn about the origins of their uniqueness, be it features inherited from their parents or the way their brains operate. Readers are encouraged to embrace the many aspects that make them unique, as colorful illustrations connect them to the age-appropriate captions. It's not always easy, but readers are reminded that being themselves and learning more about their uniqueness is a fantastic part of life.

Yuck Having a stomach bug is tough on kids and parents alike. These easily spread illnesses can sweep through a classroom or a family in record time, so figuring out the problem quickly can help keep others from getting sick. How do you know you have a stomach bug and didn't just eat too much cake? This book helps readers answer that question--with that very example and other relatable moments included in an illustrated story starring a kid with a stomach bug. How germs spread and how to treat someone with a stomach bug are topics also covered in the main content.

No one likes to get a cold--but everyone gets them once in awhile Kids are often curious how they catch a cold and just how long they're going to be sick. This volume answers those common questions and more, all told in an illustrated story starring a kid readers can relate to. Science information about germs, vaccines, and symptoms of the common cold are included in understandable language. The main content also shares tips to treat a cold and ways to stop its spread at home or school.