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| ¿CÓMO ENCUENTRAN ALIMENTO LOS ANIMALES? [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 7 to 12 years. Text in Spanish. With so many species competing for food, animals have developed fascinating methods of finding the food that keeps them fat and happy. How do animals find food? lets children in on such techniques as pack and solitary hunting, and poisonous animals. { 32pp, 215x240mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778788148:9780778788140 / HB, £9.99, 0778787680:9780778787686 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿CÓMO SE ADAPTAN LOS ANIMALES? [Bobbie Kalman & Niki Walker] For ages 4-8. Text in Spanish. Certain sea slugs have developed a remarkable defensive adaptation -- they can use the stinging cells of the sea anemones they eat to protect themselves. Whether adapting over millions of years or in the blink of an eye, How Do Animals Adapt? examines the ever-changing world of animals. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 077878813X:9780778788133 / HB, £9.99, 0778787672:9780778787679 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿CÓMO SE SIENTE AL TOCARLO? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. Nature is full of things with surfaces and coverings that we can see and touch. How does a snake's skin feel? How is it different from the bark of a tree? { 24pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; PB, £3.99, 0778787311:9780778787310 / HB, £8.99, 0778787222:9780778787228 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿DE QUÉ COLOR ES? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. In this entertaining new book, Bobbie Kalman shows examples in nature that correspond with each colour in the rainbow. { 24pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; HB, £8.99, 0778787265:9780778787266 / PB, £3.99, 0778787354:9780778787358 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿DÓNDE ESTÁ? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. This simple book uses wonderfully appealing images in nature to teach children about location, orientation, and the relative position of objects. These early concepts include left and right; around, across, and through, and many more positions and locations. { 24pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; PB, £3.99, 0778787389:9780778787389 / HB, £8.99, 077878729X:9780778787297 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿ES GRANDE O PEQUEÑO? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. This introductory book uses close-up images of plants, animals, and people to help children compare the relative sizes and weights of natural objects. Is it big or small? promotes the learning of these concepts in a natural way. Through brilliant visuals, { 24pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; HB, £8.99, 0778787249:9780778787242 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿ES IGUAL O DIFERENTE? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. Grouping and classification are among the first math and science skills that children need to learn. This fun book will challenge children to observe natural creatures to see what makes them the same and different. { 24pp, 215x235mm, August 2008; PB, £3.99, 0778787346:9780778787341 / HB, £8.99, 0778787257:9780778787259 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿ESTO ES UN SER VIVO? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. How can children tell when something is living or non-living? In large photographs and easy text, this captivating book highlights the characteristics of living things and shows how they are all dependent on non-living things to stay alive. { 24pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; PB, £3.99, 0778786897:9780778786894 / HB, £8.99, 0778786803:9780778786801 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿QUÉ ASPECTO TIENE? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. Patterns are made up of shapes, like spots, stripes, circles, triangles, and combinations of these. Colours play a big part in patterns as well. { 24pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; PB, £3.99, 077878732X:9780778787327 / HB, £8.99, 0778787230:9780778787235 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿QUÉ ES LA MIGRACIÓN? [John Crossingham & Bobbie Kalman] Ages 7 to 12 years. Text in Spanish. From whales and deer to butterflies and eels, animals migrate to breed, feed, stay warm, find water, and even sleep! Animals follow paths passed on for generations ensuring the survival of their species. Discover the amazing treks of the Arctic tern, the salmon, and the Canada goose. { 32pp, 215x240mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778788156:9780778788157 / HB, £9.99, 0778787699:9780778787693 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿QUÉ ES UN CABALLO? [Bobbie Kalman & Heather Levigne] For ages 4-8. Text in Spanish. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the family tree of horses and their equine relatives including their physiology, feeding habits, the birth of a foal, 'horse sense', and horses in the wild. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778788121:9780778788126 / HB, £9.99, 0778787664:9780778787662 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿QUÉ ES UN DINOSAURIO? [Niki Walker & Bobbie Kalman] For ages 4-8. Text in Spanish. This book reveals some of the more than 800 different types of dinosaur bodies, in addition to feeding and hunting habits, nests, eggs, fossils, and extinction theories. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778788105:9780778788102 / HB, £9.99, 0778787648:9780778787648 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿QUÉ ES UN PERRO? [Bobbie Kalman & Hannelore Sotzek] For ages 4-8. Text in Spanish. Dogs are believed to be the first animals to live with people as pets. What is a Dog? explains how these once-wild members of the animal kingdom still use their senses and instincts in daily living as well as in helping people. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778788113:9780778788119 / HB, £9.99, 0778787656:9780778787655 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿QUÉ FORMA TIENE? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. Almost every shape can be found in nature! The sun, moon, and Earth are circles and spheres. The wings of butterflies contain triangles, the cells of honeybees are hexagons, and the hood of the hooded mantis has a diamond shape. { 24pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; PB, £3.99, 0778787370:9780778787372 / HB, £8.99, 0778787281:9780778787280 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿QUÉ SIGUE? [Bobbie Kalman] Text in Spanish. Some patterns are visual; other patterns are events that repeat at a certain time or in certain places. Children will learn about patterns that are predictable events such as day and night, seasons, and weather. { 24pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; HB, £8.99, 0778787273:9780778787273 / PB, £3.99, 0778787362:9780778787365 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ¿QUÉ TIPO DE ANIMAL ES? -- SET OF 6 VOLUMES { April 2007; PB, £41.94, 0778788660:9780778788669 / HB, £59.94, 077878830X:9780778788300 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| 19TH CENTURY CLOTHING [Bobbie Kalman] For ages 4-8. In the 19th century, people worked hard and wore practical clothing. Over forty colour illustrations and photographs show how they dyed, spun, and wove wool and flax to make the cloth from which they sewed their clothes. { 32pp, 210x275mm, February 1993; PB, £4.50, 0865055130:9780865055131 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| 3R RAP : Multiplication [Sara Jordan] For ages 10-14. Book and Audio CD. Hip, sophisticated songs boost Reading, Writing and Multiplication all at the same time. The 3R Rap® was nominated by the University of Louisville for the Grawemeyer Award in Education for "outstanding achievement with a potential for world-wide impact". Recommended for adolescent upgrading. { 48pp, 170x280mm, January 2006; HB, £8.50, 1894262905:9781894262903 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ABCS OF ANIMALS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 6 to 10 years. Numbats, opossums, planigales and quolls -- not to mention marsupial moles -- are some of the more unusual animals featured in this engaging and highly illustrated ABC book. The imaginative and playful text will capture a child's interest in these strange animals as well as other more familiar favourites, such as butterflies and elephants. { 32pp, 215x275mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778734307:9780778734307 / HB, £9.99, 0778734102:9780778734109 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ABCS OF HABITATS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 6 to 10 years. Habitats are the natural places where plants and animals live. Deserts, forests, oceans, ponds, grasslands, polar regions, and mountains -- this book introduces them all to young children. Fabulous photographs highlight this valuable learning resource. Children will be inspired to write their own ABCs after reading this book. { 32pp, 215x275mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778734315:9780778734314 / HB, £9.99, 0778734110:9780778734116 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ABCS OF OCEANS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 6 to 10 years. Did you know that a tiny sea jelly the size of your fingernail can kill a person? Oceans are filled with some of the most colourful creatures alive -- and some of the deadliest! Young children will be thrilled by the animals featured in this exciting ABC books with identifies everything under the sea, from colourful nudibranchs, sea cucumbers, and clownfish to deadly electric eels, stingrays, great white sharks, and sea jellies. { 32pp, 215x275mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778734323:9780778734321 / HB, £9.99, 0778734129:9780778734123 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ABCS OF PLANTS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 6 to 10 years. Children will love learning about plants and plant parts. Beautiful photographs and artwork in this spectacular ABC book help teach children to identify various plants and find similar examples in their own communities. { 32pp, 215x275mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778734331:9780778734338 / HB, £9.99, 0778734137:9780778734130 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ABCS OF THE NATURAL WORLD SERIES -- SET OF 4 BOOKS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. Children love ABC books, even after they have learned their alphabet. Learning a subject with this series promotes creative writing and makes doing projects more interesting. It is also another way of categorising and organising facts. Bobbie Kalman has made this informative series fun to read. Set includes: ABCs of Animals, ABCs of Habitats, ABCs of Oceans and ABCs of Plants. { 128pp, 220x285mm, October 2007; HB, £39.96, 0778734099:9780778734093 / PB, £27.96, 0778734293:9780778734291 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ACIDS & BASES ((Why Chemistry Matters Series)) [Lynette Brent] Did you know that cola is an acid? And your saliva is a base? Acids and bases are chemical opposites that exist all around us. Readers will learn about common acids and bases from lemon juice to ammonia. { 32pp, 215x280mm, August 2008; HB, £9.99, 0778742393:9780778742395 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ACIDS & BASES ((Why Chemistry Matters Series)) [Lynette Brent] Did you know that cola is an acid? And your saliva is a base? Acids and bases are chemical opposites that exist all around us. Readers will learn about common acids and bases from lemon juice to ammonia. { 32pp, 215x280mm, August 2008; PB, £5.99, 0778742466:9780778742463 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ACTIVE KIDS [Bobbie Kalman] For ages 7-12. Physical activity positively impacts the bodies, minds, and emotions of children, but unfortunately, most children are physically active only 15 minutes a day! Through fun, easy-to-follow activities, enhanced by photographs and illustrations, this book will motivate children to get moving. Kids will learn about: how the cardiovascular system works; the building blocks -- cardio, flexibility, strong muscles; warming up and cooling down; safety guidelines; how much is enough? How kids can get started: making a list of activities they like to do; activities specifically for the heart, improving range of motion, and endurance; keeping track of your progress; are you fit?; how to be active individually or with friends and family. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £4.50, 0778712753:9780778712756 / HB, £9.99, 0778712532:9780778712534 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ADDITION UNPLUGGED : Sums to 18 [Sara Jordan] For ages 5-7. Book and Audio CD. This musical approach to maths was created by teachers and is a great alternative to heavier rock and rap programs. It uses an interactive approach. { 48pp, 170x280mm, January 2006; HB, £8.50, 1895523672:9781895523676 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AFGHANISTAN -- THE CULTURE [Erinn Banting] For ages 9-14. As between western and eastern cultures, Afghanistan is a living museum of ancient civilisations. Children will learn about Islam and its celebrations, the arts, pastimes, and languages of the Afghans through beautiful photographs and clear, concise text. Topics include: Islam; Ramadan and Eids; Nauroz and other festivals; song and dance; buzkashi, kite flying, and other games; art, architecture, and artefacts; carpet weaving and folk arts; languages, poetry, and stories; folktale. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; HB, £9.99, 0778793370:9780778793373 / PB, £4.50, 0778797058:9780778797050 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AFGHANISTAN -- THE LAND [Erinn Banting] For ages 9-14. From the dominating Hindu Kush mountain range to the desolate "desert of death", Afghanistan’s many ethnic groups have made their home in this country’s rugged terrain. Beautiful, full-colour photographs and simple text show children the awe-inspiring landscape, lifestyles of the people, and the hardships of a remarkable country trying to bring stability to its nation. Topics include: Hindu Kush and other mountains; rivers and irrigation; deserts; people of Afghanistan; struggle for peace; landmines; cities and ruins; farming and herding; wildlife. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £4.50, 0778797031:9780778797036 / HB, £9.99, 0778793354:9780778793359 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AFGHANISTAN -- THE PEOPLE [Erinn Banting] For ages 9-14. Centuries of invasion through its mountain passes have created a host of different ethnic groups in Afghanistan. From mountain villages and nomadic lifestyles to desert and city living, Afghans are tied to one another through their belief in Islam and struggle for survival. Special spreads include information on women and girls, Islam, and the most recent war in Afghanistan. Topics include: early history and invaders; arrival of Islam; road to independence; Soviet wars and the War on Terrorism; Pashtuns and other ethnic groups; nomadic and village lifestyles; family celebrations; women and girls; clothing and food; returning to school. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £4.50, 077879704X:9780778797043 / HB, £9.99, 0778793362:9780778793366 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AMAZING NASCAR RACES [Jim Gigliotti] Ages 9 to 12 years. Like any sport, NASCAR provides fans with lasting memories every time the cars hit the track. Some races, however, stand out in history as being the most significant, memorable, or historic. This book covers them all, from the first Daytona 500 to the wreck-strewn Petty-Pearson matchups, to the closest finishes ever. { 32pp, 215x280mm, January 2008; HB, £9.99, 077873191X:9780778731917 / PB, £4.99, 0778731995:9780778731993 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AMAZING OCTOPUS [Bobbie Kalman] For ages 7-14. From the tiny blue-ringed to the Pacific giant, octopuses have captivated people for centuries. Young readers will discover all kinds of facts about these mysterious sea creatures in The Amazing Octopus. Vivid photographs and clear, concise text highlight: information on bodies and senses; how octopuses move through water; hunting and feeding behaviour; camouflage and other protection measures; how octopuses are related to other cephalopods; the importance of octopuses in oceans around the world. { 32pp, 215x240mm, March 2003; PB, £3.99, 0778713210:9780778713210 / HB, £9.99, 0778712990:9780778712992 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMAL FAMILIES [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 6 to 9 years. Children love to read about different kinds of animal families. In this fascinating book, simple text explains how animals behave toward their young in different and sometimes surprising ways, from fish and reptile mothers who leave their young to fend for themselves to male wolves and penguins who help raise their babies. Engaging photographs also show how mammal mothers teach their young survival skills and how some animals live together in groups. { 24pp, 215x235mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778732509:9780778732501 / HB, £9.99, 0778732266:9780778732266 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMAL HOMES [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. Built by instinct, every detail of an animal's home has a practical purpose. Illustrated cross-sections show inside a beaver's lodge, a prairie dog village, a wasp nest, and more. { 32pp, 215x240mm, September 1994; PB, £3.99, 0865057168:9780865057166 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMAL LIFE CYCLES : Growing & Changing ((Look Listen & Learn Series)) [Bobbie Kalman & Rebecca Sjonger] Book & CD. Children will be fascinated by the different ways in which animals grow and change from the time they are embryos to the time they are adults. CD approximate running time: 30 minutes. { 32pp, 140x210mm, October 2008; PB, £9.99, 0778777227:9780778777229 / HB, £13.99, 0778777235:9780778777236 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMAL LIFE CYCLES : Growing & Changing [Bobbie Kalman] For ages 6-10. Children will be fascinated by the different ways in which animals grow and change from the time they are embryos to the time they are adults. This amazing book explains what a life cycle is in a clear, simple way. Detailed diagrams and colourful photographs help explain the life cycles of many different kinds of animals, including mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, fish, frogs, insects, spiders, and worms. Concepts introduced are: classification of the various animals (mammal, reptile, amphibian, etc.); the difference between hatching and being born; migration, nursing, moulting; two kinds of metamorphosis; life spans. { 32pp, 215x240mm, April 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778723127:9780778723127 / HB, £9.99, 0778722783:9780778722786 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMAL LIFE CYCLES CD : Growing & Changing ((Look Listen & Learn Series)) [Bobbie Kalman & Rebecca Sjonger] Children will be fascinated by the different ways in which animals grow and change from the time they are embryos to the time they are adults. CD approximate running time: 30 minutes. { October 2008; CD, £6.99, 0778777219:9780778777212 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMALES LLAMADOS MAMÍFEROS [Bobbie Kalman & Kristina Lundblad] Ages 5 to 9 years. Text in Spanish. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, Animals Called Mammals introduces the major characteristics of mammals, including fur and backbones, to young readers. Primates, rodents, marsupials, and other mammal groups are also introduced, using delightful images and simple descriptions. { 32pp, 215x240mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778788725:9780778788720 / HB, £9.99, 0778788369:9780778788362 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMALES LLAMADOS PECES (ANIMAL CALLED FISH) [Kristina Lundblad & Bobbie Kalman] Ages 5 to 9 years. Text in Spanish. Kids will be fascinated by the variety of fish that live in our world's oceans! Beginning with an introduction of the three major groups of fish, Animals called Fish explains how fish breathe underwater using gills, how they use their different fins for swimming, and how they defend themselves against predators { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778788695:9780778788690 / HB, £9.99, 0778788334:9780778788331 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMALS CALLED FISH [Bobbie Kalman & Kristina Lundblad] For ages 5-9. Children will be fascinated by the variety of fish that live in our world’s oceans! Beginning with an introduction of the three major groups of fish, this book explains how fish breathe underwater using gills, how they use their different fins for swimming, and how they defend themselves against predators. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2005; PB, £5.99, 0778722198:9780778722199 / HB, £9.99, 0778721612:9780778721611 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMALS CALLED MAMMALS [Bobbie Kalman & Kristina Lundblad] For ages 5-9. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, this book introduces the major characteristics of mammals, including fur and backbones, to young readers. Primates, rodents, marsupials, and other mammal groups are also introduced, using delightful images and simple descriptions. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2005; PB, £5.99, 0778722155:9780778722151 / HB, £9.99, 0778721574:9780778721574 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMALS GROW & CHANGE [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 6 to 9 years. This delightful book shows the exciting changes some animals go through as they grow up. Children will learn how some animals are born live, and others hatch from eggs. Then, as living things, all animals grow and change. Close up images show how some animals grow bigger and look the same while some go through metamorphosis and change into something different. { 24pp, 215x235mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778732517:9780778732518 / HB, £9.99, 0778732274:9780778732273 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANIMALS WITHOUT BACKBONES ((Big Science Ideas Series)) [Bobbie Kalman] More than 98% of Earth's animals are invertebrates. Invertebrates do not have backbones or internal skeletons, but some have hard coverings. Insects, spiders, worms, snails, and most ocean animals are invertebrates. { 32pp, 140x210mm, September 2008; HB, £9.99, 0778732797:9780778732792 / PB, £5.99, 0778732991:9780778732990 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANTARCTIC HABITAT ((Introducing Habitats Series)) [Molly Aloian & Bobbie Kalman] Book & CD-ROM. In The Antarctic Habitat, children will find a detailed description of the freezing, snow- and ice-covered continent of Antarctica. { 32pp, 140x210mm, October 2008; HB, £19.99, 0778790894:9780778790891 / PB, £8.50, 0778790703:9780778790709 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANTARCTIC HABITAT [Molly Aloian & Bobbie Kalman] For ages 4-8. Children will find a detailed description of the freezing, snow- and ice-covered continent of Antarctica, and be taught about the different species of birds, seals, and whales that live in the freezing Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778729842:9780778729846 / HB, £9.99, 0778729567:9780778729563 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ANTOINE DE LA MOTHE CADILLAC : French Settlements at Detroit & Louisiana [Anders Knudsen] For ages 8-14. This book outlines Antoine de la Mothe Cadillacs hunger for power and adventure led him to the New World where he founded Detroit, now one of the oldest cities in North America. Features include maps, his family history, and the legacy he left behind. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778724654:9780778724650 / HB, £9.99, 0778724298:9780778724292 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ARCTIC HABITAT [Molly Aloian & Bobbie Kalman] For ages 4-8. An Arctic Habitat provides an introduction to this cold, vast region, and help children learn about this unique habitat and how the plants and animals have adapted to the harsh environment. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778729818:9780778729815 / HB, £9.99, 0778729532:9780778729532 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ARCTIC HABITAT ((Introducing Habitats Series)) [Molly Aloian & Bobbie Kalman] Book & CD-ROM. An Arctic Habitat provides children with an introduction to this cold, vast region. Easy-to-read text and colourful photographs help children learn about this unique habitat and how the plants and animals have adapted to the harsh environment. { October 2008; PB, £9.99, 0778790681:9780778790686 / HB, £19.99, 0778790878:9780778790877 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ARGENTINA -- THE CULTURE [Greg Nickles] For ages 9-14. The mixture of different traditions brought by immigrants has created a rich variety of cultural life in Argentina. This book celebrates its nation’s symbols -- the gaucho and the tango, as well as other important cultural aspects of Argentina including religion, festivals, folk art, language, and literature. Topics include: many cultures into one; religion, holidays, and festivals; Argentine arts, music, and the tango!; clothing and food; gaucho culture; language and literature; a folktale -- the fox and the armadillo. { 32pp, 215x280mm, October 2000; PB, £4.50, 086505326X:9780865053267 / HB, £9.99, 0865052468:9780865052468 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ARGENTINA -- THE LAND [Greg Nickles] For ages 9-14. Take readers on a fascinating tour of Argentina from its near-tropical forest in the north and arid desert in the south to the lofty Andes mountains in the west. Glorious full-colour photographs show its breathtaking landscape and many wonders as well as its weather, plants, animals, farming, and industry. Topics include: from snowy peaks to jungle; mild and wild weather; people from many places; Buenos Aires and other cities; cattle ranching estancias and life on the range; industries, resources, plants, and wildlife. { 32pp, 215x280mm, October 2000; PB, £4.50, 0865053243:9780865053243 / HB, £9.99, 0865052441:9780865052444 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ARGENTINA -- THE PEOPLE [Greg Nickles] For ages 9-14. Argentina’s rich history is explored as a Spanish colony and on the rocky road to independence and democracy. Candid photos reveal what daily life is like in the city and in the village, how children are educated, what people wear, and how they spend their leisure time. Topics include: Argentina's many faces; first peoples and their struggle for survival; explorers, revolutionaries, military generals, and icons; Mothers of Plaza de Mayo; enjoying family and friends; the rugged life of the gaucho, Argentina's cowboy; school, sports, and games; traditions. { 32pp, 215x280mm, October 2000; PB, £4.50, 0865053251:9780865053250 / HB, £9.99, 086505245X:9780865052451 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ARTS & LITERATURE IN THE MIDDLE AGES [Marc Cels] For ages 7-14. During the Middle Ages in Western Europe, many people made their living by creating art for the Catholic Church and entertaining nobles and townspeople with music, acrobatic, juggling, and plays. Kings, nobles, and wealthy merchants paid for religious works of art and literature because they believed that by giving art to churches, God would reward them with health and prosperity. Children will delight in reading about medieval works of art such as illuminated manuscripts, and images of stained glass, paintings, and jewellery, accompanied by vivid full-colour illustrations. Topics include: the cathedrals created during the Romanesque and Gothic periods of art; Sculptures from around the world including West African brass, ivory, and bronze sculptures, animal carvings from the Arctic, and the totem poles in the north-western forests; The influence of Giotto di Bondone's frescoes, wood-panel paintings, and mosaics on later generations; The stories from the Bible and of holy men and women depicted in the mosaics created by Byzantine artists; Poems from the Tang Dynasty, and the literary contributions of famous writers such as Dante Alighieri, Li Po, Omar Khayyam, and Christine de Pisan, one of the few female authors of the Middle Ages. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2004; PB, £5.99, 0778713873:9780778713876 / HB, £9.99, 0778713555:9780778713555 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| ATOMS & MOLECULES ((Why Chemistry Matters Series)) [Molly Aloian] What is matter made of? Young readers will be amazed to learn about the tiny particles that make up everything from this book to their very own bodies. { 32pp, 215x280mm, August 2008; PB, £5.99, 0778742474:9780778742470 / HB, £9.99, 0778742407:9780778742401 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AUSTRALIA -- THE CULTURE [Erinn Banting] For ages 9-14. 'Come a-waltzing Matilda' with Australia -- the culture and learn about the religions and celebrations, folk music and dance, visual arts, languages and literature, and cinematic culture of 'the mob down under’. Topics include: the Dreaming and Bipotaim; celebrating Christmas on the beach; outback and multicultural festivals; 'barbies' and other tucker; the digeridoo and boomerangs; famous Australians; x-ray and dot paintings by Aborigines; an aboriginal tale. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2002; PB, £4.50, 0778797139:9780778797135 / HB, £9.99, 0778793451:9780778793458 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AUSTRALIA -- THE LAND [Erinn Banting] For ages 9-14. Brilliant full-colour photographs explore the topography, climate, and diverse wildlife that sets Australia apart from anywhere else in the world. Topics include: coastal cities and outback towns; northern tropical forests, cyclones, monsoons, bush fires; billabogs, artesian water, Lake Eyre, the Murray-Darling basin; strange outback formations such as Uluru, Purnululu, and the Devil's Marbles; Australia's Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders; European and Asian immigration; sheep and cattle stations; Koalas, kangaroos, monotromes, snakes, dingoes, rabbits, crocodiles, and more; life on the Great Barrier Reef. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2002; PB, £4.50, 0778797112:9780778797111 / HB, £9.99, 0778793435:9780778793434 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AUSTRALIA -- THE PEOPLE [Erinn Banting] For ages 9-14. How do people survive in Australia's outback? Australia the People takes children on a journey through the country's Aboriginal heritage, European colonisation and modern life. Spectacular colour photographs introduce children to the lifestyles of Australia's multicultural society. Topics include: the history, lifestyles, and celebrations of Australia's Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders; the arrival of European convicts and free settlers; the growth of Australia, including the role of ANZAC troops in world wars; Aussie Rules football, rugby, cricket, and other land sports; travel in the outback; water sports such as surfing, snorkelling and surf lifesaving carnivals; schools of the air and the flying doctor. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2002; PB, £4.50, 0778797120:9780778797128 / HB, £9.99, 0778793443:9780778793441 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK FOOD CHAINS [Bobbie Kalman & Hadley Dyer] For ages 5-9. This book examines the Outback habitat and the adaptations that its resident wildlife have made over time to live in this harsh environment, and outlines the variety of plants and animals found in Australian Outback Food Chains. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778719960:9780778719960 / HB, £9.99, 0778719502:9780778719502 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AUTOMANIA! -- SET OF 10 VOLUMES { April 2007; PB, £69.90, 0778730263:9780778730262 / HB, £99.90, 0778730042:9780778730040 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AUTOS DE CARRERA : ¡Enciendan sus motores! [Kelley MacAulay & Bobbie Kalman] Ages 6 to 10 years. Text in Spanish. Kids will have a blast reading about the different types of race cars, including Le Mans, Formula One, and dragsters. This dynamic book also describes the design of a race track and how racecar drivers stay safe. { 32pp, 220x265mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778783154:9780778783152 / HB, £9.99, 0778783057:9780778783053 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AVALANCHE & LANDSLIDE ALERT! [Vanessa Walker] For ages 7-14. Awesome and destructive forces are unleashed when soil, mud, and snow are on the move. This book looks at the causes and effects, places in danger, and how people cope with these disasters. This book features amazing full-colour photographs feature "famous disasters". Topics include: how ancient peoples predicted avalanches, and the equipment that meteorologists use to predict natural disasters today; how people can recognise signs of danger and techniques to stay safe during a natural disaster; the aftermath of landslides and avalanches, including the rebuilding of destroyed homes and the rescue of injured people; step-by-step explanation of how avalanches and landslides occur; a science experiment to help children understand the path of destruction of an avalanche or landslide. { 32pp, 215x280mm, October 2004; PB, £5.99, 0778716082:9780778716082 / HB, £9.99, 0778715760:9780778715764 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| AVES DE TODO TIPO (BIRDS OF ALL KINDS) [Rebecca Sjonger & Bobbie Kalman] Ages 5 to 9 years. Text in Spanish. This fascinating book uses pictures, illustrations, and easy-to-read text to introduce the characteristics of birds to young readers. Birds of all kinds focuses on facts about birds' bodies and behaviour in a way that will make this book a delight to read { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778788709:9780778788706 / HB, £9.99, 0778788342:9780778788348 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BABY APES [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. Young children will be captivated by the funny and loveable photographs of baby apes and their families in this new book for primary students. This basic introduction explains that apes are different from monkeys because they are larger and don't have tails. Brief, simple text describes how apes are born, how some apes stay together as families and raise their young, and how they communicate with one another. Engaging images show different kinds of baby apes including gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees. { 24pp, 225x225mm, March 2008; HB, £8.99, 0778739481:9780778739487 / PB, £3.99, 0778739678:9780778739678 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BABY BEARS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. Large, captivating photographs fill this delightful new book for primary students on the basic facts of bear cubs. Children will be amazed to discover how tiny a bear is when it is born! Easy to read text provides brief, simple descriptions of the parts of a cub's body, how the mother bear cares for her cubs, the different kinds of habitats in which different bears live, how some bears sleep during winter, and how bears find their food. { 24pp, 225x225mm, March 2008; PB, £3.99, 0778739686:9780778739685 / HB, £8.99, 077873949X:9780778739494 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BABY BIRDS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. The hatching of a baby bird is often the first time young children encounter the birth process. This highly illustrated new book helps children understand why and how birds lay eggs and how hatchlings emerge from their shells. Close-up images of newly hatched chicks accompany simple descriptions of bird bodies, how most baby birds are dependent on their mothers for food and protection, how the babies communicate with their mothers, and how they learn to fly. Children will also love the entertaining photographs of fuzzy ducklings and chicks interacting with each other and their mothers. { 24pp, 225x225mm, March 2008; HB, £8.99, 0778739503:9780778739500 / PB, £3.99, 0778739694:9780778739692 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BABY CATS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. Whether they are big cats in the wild or little cats in the home, all cats start their lives as kittens or cubs. This enchanting new book for primary students focuses mainly on the cubs of wild cats. Basic cub facts are briefly and simply explained including how they are born, their bodies, fur, and senses, what makes them a mammal and vertebrate, and how cubs learn to hunt by playing. Children will love the entertaining photographs of baby cats playing together and being cared for by their mother. { 24pp, 225x225mm, March 2008; PB, £3.99, 0778739708:9780778739708 / HB, £8.99, 0778739511:9780778739517 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BABY DEER [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. Deer and their fawns, or babies, live in forests across North America. Children will be delighted by the wonderful photographs in this simple introduction to these loveable hoofed animals. Easy-to-understand text explains how a fawn is born, how the colour and spots on its coat help camouflage it in the forest, and how some mothers care for their fawns for up to two years. Beautiful images feature white-tailed deer and mule deer and introduce a few lesser-known deer, such as pudus, which are the smallest deer in the world! { 24pp, 225x225mm, March 2008; HB, £8.99, 077873952X:9780778739524 / PB, £3.99, 0778739716:9780778739715 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BABY HORSES [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. Although some still live in the wild, most horses and their babies, or foals, are cared for by people. This beautiful new book for primary students features different kinds of foals, the basic facts about these babies, and how they interact with other horses and with people. Extraordinary photographs and simple text describe the body parts of a foal, its first wobbly steps within an hour of being born, how its mother feeds and protects it, and how foals are groomed by people. { 24pp, 225x225mm, March 2008; HB, £8.99, 0778739538:9780778739531 / PB, £3.99, 0778739724:9780778739722 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BACKYARD HABITATS ((Introducing Habitats Series)) [Kelley MacAulay & Bobbie Kalman] Book & CD-ROM. A Backyard Habitat takes children on a journey through their own back yards and teaches them about the many living things that are leading fascinating lives all around them. This informative book uses easy-to-read text to help children learn about the var { October 2008; PB, £9.99, 0778790738:9780778790730 / HB, £19.99, 0778790924:9780778790921 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BACKYARD HABITATS [Kelley MacAulay & Bobbie Kalman] For ages 4-8. This book takes children on a journey through their own back yards and teaches them about the many living things that are leading fascinating lives all around them, and children will learn about the variety of plants and animals that survive in backyard habitats. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778729850:9780778729853 / HB, £9.99, 0778729575:9780778729570 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BADMINTON IN ACTION [Niki Walker & Sarah Dann] For ages 6-9. Badminton may be known as a relaxing backyard game, but as the world’s fastest racquet sport, it is action packed, thrilling, and very demanding. This book uses full-colour photography and engaging text to help the sport take flight in young readers’ minds. Children will learn: How to perform forehands and backhands; Strategies for covering the court; How to make serves and speciality shots count; Rules and scoring; The differences between singles and doubles play. { 32pp, 215x240mm, March 2003; PB, £3.99, 0778703541:9780778703549 / HB, £9.99, 0778703347:9780778703341 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BALONCESTO ESPECTACULAR [Bobbie Kalman & John Crossingham] Text in Spanish. In Slam dunk Basketball, kids can step onto the hardwood for a stripped-down lesson about one of North America's most popular sports. Clear text and bright colour photographs open a door into the world of basketball that even young readers can enjoy. { 32pp, 140x210mm, August 2008; HB, £9.99, 0778786374:9780778786375 / PB, £5.99, 0778786463:9780778786467 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BASEBALL IN ACTION [John Crossingham & Sarah Dann] For ages 6-9. Children will learn the rules and skills involved in playing baseball. Lively, full-colour photographs help to demonstrate such basics as pitching, fouling, and bunting. Necessary equipment and safety precautions are also covered along with: the layout of a baseball diamond and player positions; catching and throwing techniques; when to run and when to stay put; different variations of baseball from slow pitch to cricket. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 1999; PB, £3.99, 0778701751:9780778701750 / HB, £9.99, 0778701638:9780778701637 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BASKETBALL IN ACTION [John Crossingham & Sarah Dann] For ages 6-9. From basics such as dribbling and blocking to the skilled high-flying slam dunk, this book will start children off on the road to the NBA. Children will learn the basics of shooting, passing, and dribbling as well as how to make a layup. Other important information includes: the layout of a basketball court; enforcing the rules through a referee; defensive and offensive moves; warm-up games to test your skills. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 1999; PB, £3.99, 0778701743:9780778701743 / HB, £9.99, 077870162X:9780778701620 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BASQUETBOL EN ACCIÓN [John Crossingham & Sarah Dann] Ages 6 to 9 years. Text in Spanish. From basics such as dribbling and blocking to the skilled high-flying slam dunk, this book will start children off on the road to the NBA. Children will learn the basics of shooting, passing, and dribbling as well as how to make a layup. Other important information includes: the layout of a basketball court; enforcing the rules through a referee; defensive and offensive moves; warm-up games to test your skills. { 32pp, 215x240mm, January 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778786188:9780778786184 / HB, £9.99, 0778785726:9780778785729 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BATTER UP BASEBALL [Bobbie Kalman & Hadley Dyer] This book will be a hit with young readers! Batter up: Baseball is a great introduction to this exciting sport. Kids will be thrilled to learn about the game and some of its best players. Clear text and colourful images explain: the rules of the game; the roles of players at all positions; the layout of the field. { 32pp, 215x240mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778731685:9780778731689 / HB, £9.99, 0778731367:9780778731368 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BEGINNING FRENCH, VOLUME 1 : Les saisons / Seasons Resource Book [Tammy LaFlèche] For ages 8-10. An indispensable resource for busy teachers! These time-saving, reproducible lessons and activities teach French using theme-based lessons: migration, hibernation, spring and maple syrup, fall and deciduous trees, equinoxes, solstices and more! { 64pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £11.99, 1894262824:9781894262828 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BEGINNING FRENCH, VOLUME 2 : Les fêtes / Seasons Resource Book [Tammy LaFlèche] For ages 8-10. Teach the French language with these reproducible French lessons and activities for beginners based on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Ramadan, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Valentine’s Day, Easter and more! { 64pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £11.99, 1894262832:9781894262835 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BÉISBOL EN ACCIÓN [Sarah Dann & John Crossingham] Ages 6 to 9 years. Text in Spanish. Children will learn the rules and skills involved in playing baseball. Lively, full-colour photographs help to demonstrate such basics as pitching, fouling, and bunting. Necessary equipment and safety precautions are also covered along with: the layout of a baseball diamond and player positions; catching and throwing techniques; when to run and when to stay put; different variations of baseball from slow pitch to cricket. { 32pp, 215x240mm, January 2006; PB, £5.99, 077878617X:9780778786177 / HB, £9.99, 0778785718:9780778785712 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIG CATS [Bobbie Kalman & Tammy Everts] Ages 4 to 8 years. Children can find out how to identify the four different kinds of big cats -- lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars -- by their spots and stripes. Magnificent full-colour photographs show big cats hunting, sleeping, playing, and just going about their daily business. Other topics include: the physical characteristics of the cat family; how they hunt and what they eat; how they raise their babies; endangered big cats. { 32pp, 215x240mm, October 1994; PB, £3.99, 0865057109:9780865057104 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIG SCIENCE IDEAS SERIES -- SET OF 4 BOOKS [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 6 to 10 years. Animals are classified in different ways. These concepts can be difficult for young students to understand. Most books simply define these terms, but this new series illustrates clearly what they mean. As a former teacher, Bobbie Kalman explains these concepts thoroughly and logically in a way that children can easily understand. { 128pp, 215x235mm, October 2007; PB, £27.96, 0778732932:9780778732938 / HB, £39.96, 0778732738:9780778732730 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL KIDS, ENGLISH-FRENCH, VOLUME 1 -- RESOURCE BOOK [Sara Jordan] Ages 5 to 8 years. Reproducible, black-line, thematic lessons and exercises based on "Bilingual Songs: English-French Volume 1", teach alphabetisation, salutations, counting, days, months, weather, seasons, colours, food, zoo animals, clothing and family. Learning is enhanced with references to French geography, customs, games, food and holidays. Beginner Level. { 64pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £11.99, 1553860578:9781553860570 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL KIDS, ENGLISH-FRENCH, VOLUME 2 -- RESOURCE BOOK [Sara Jordan] Ages 5 to 8 years. Reproducible, black-line, thematic lessons and exercises, based on "Bilingual Songs: English-French Volume 2", teach counting to 30, counting by tens, shapes, sizes, emotions, opposites and measurement. Lessons and exercises on avoir, être, and savoir are included. Lessons and activities are enhanced with details about French landmarks, carnivals and more! Beginner level. { 64pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £11.99, 1553860586:9781553860587 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL KIDS, ENGLISH-FRENCH, VOLUME 3 -- RESOURCE BOOK [Sara Jordan] Ages 6 to 8 years. Reproducible, black-line, thematic lessons and exercises, based on "Bilingual Songs: English-French Volume 3", teach greetings, gender, articles, plural forms of nouns, cardinal and ordinal numbers, adjectives, punctuation, and much more! Lessons are enhanced with French cultural facts. Instructions and assignments are in both English and French. Beginner Level. { 64pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £11.99, 1553860489:9781553860488 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL KIDS, ENGLISH-FRENCH, VOLUME 4 -- RESOURCE BOOK [Sara Jordan] Ages 8 to 10 years. Reproducible, black-line, thematic lessons and exercises, based on "Bilingual Songs: English-French Volume 4", teach pronouns, gender exceptions, the verb 'être', adverbs of frequency, adjectives, punctuation, question words, and much more! Lessons are enhanced with French cultural facts. Beginner Level. { 64pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £11.99, 1553860535:9781553860532 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL KIDS, ENGLISH-SPANISH, VOLUME 1 -- RESOURCE BOOK [Sara Jordan] Ages 5 to 8 years. Time-saving lessons for busy teachers. These reproducible thematic bilingual lessons and activities teach alphabetisation, salutations, counting, days, months, weather, seasons, colours, food, zoo animals, parts of the body, clothing and family members. Learning is enhanced with cultural references to Hispanic geography, customs, traditional games, food, and holidays. Beginner Level. { 64pp, 215x280mm, January 2005; PB, £11.99, 1553860241:9781553860242 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL KIDS, ENGLISH-SPANISH, VOLUME 2 -- RESOURCE BOOK [Sara Jordan] Ages 5 to 8 years. Reproducible thematic lessons and activities based on 'Bilingual Songs: English-Spanish, Volume 2', including the verbs ser, estar, conocer and saber. Lessons are enhanced with an introduction to Hispanic traditional music, landmarks, people, carnivals, and more! { 64pp, 215x280mm, January 2005; PB, £11.99, 155386025X:9781553860259 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL KIDS, ENGLISH-SPANISH, VOLUME 3 -- RESOURCE BOOK [Sara Jordan] Ages 6 to 8 years. Reproducible, black-line, thematic lessons and exercises in Spanish, based on "Bilingual Songs: English-Spanish Volume 3". The book teaches greetings, gender, articles, plural forms of nouns, cardinal and ordinal numbers, descriptive, possessive and demonstrative adjectives, punctuation and much more! Lessons are enhanced with information on Hispanic culture. Beginner level. { 64pp, 215x280mm, December 2006; PB, £11.99, 1553860365:9781553860365 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL KIDS, ENGLISH-SPANISH, VOLUME 4 -- RESOURCE BOOK [Sara Jordan] Ages 8 to 10 years. Reproducible black-line thematic lessons and exercises in Spanish, based on "Bilingual Songs: English-Spanish Volume 4". The book, teaches pronouns, gender exceptions, the negative form of ‘estar’, double digit numbers, adverbs of frequency, question words, comparative and superlative adjectives, punctuation and much more! Lessons are enhanced with information on Hispanic culture. Beginner level. { 64pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £11.99, 1553860411:9781553860419 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL : Songs that Teach English-Spanish [Sara Jordan] Book & Audio CD. Jump-start learning for pre-schoolers as they sing and participate in these bilingual songs and games and a rhyming game teaching names of animals, counting, directions, polite expressions, places in the community, and counting (cardinal and ordinal numbers). Sung by native speakers these bilingual songs are a perfect introduction to the new language (English or Spanish). A complement of music accompaniment tracks make karaoke singing and musical performances a breeze! { 48pp, 135x210mm, December 2006; MM, £8.50, 1553860748:9781553860747 / MM, £8.50, 1553860772:9781553860778 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL SONGS, ENGLISH-FRENCH, VOLUME 1 -- BOOK & CD [Sara Jordan] Ages 5 to 8 years. Book & CD. Learn in both English and French, the alphabet, counting to 10, days of the week, months of the year, weather and seasons, colours, food, animals at the zoo, parts of the body, clothing and family members. Music accompaniment tracks make class performances a snap! Lyrics/activity book included. { 48pp, 170x280mm, January 2006; PB, £8.50, 1894262751:9781894262750 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL SONGS, ENGLISH-FRENCH, VOLUME 2 -- BOOK & CD [Sara Jordan] Ages 5 to 8 years. Book & CD. Hip songs in English and French that teach counting to 30, counting by tens, shapes and sizes, emotions, places in the community, opposites and measuring devices. Music accompaniment tracks make class performances a snap! The accompanying lyrics book includes activities which may be photocopied by the classroom teacher. { 48pp, 170x280mm, January 2006; PB, £8.50, 1894262808:9781894262804 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL SONGS, ENGLISH-FRENCH, VOLUME 3 -- BOOK & CD [Sara Jordan] Ages 6 to 8 years. Twelve upbeat, bilingual songs teach: greetings, gender, articles, plural forms of nouns, cardinal and ordinal numbers, descriptive adjectives, punctuation, common phrases and much more! A complement of music accompaniment tracks can be used for class performances. { 48pp, 170x280mm, November 2006; PB, £8.50, 1553860470:9781553860471 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL SONGS, ENGLISH-FRENCH, VOLUME 4 -- BOOK & CD [Sara Jordan] Ages 8 to 10 years. Snappy songs teach: pronouns, gender exceptions, the verb 'être', adverbs, adjectives, punctuation, question words and much more! Sung in both French and English by native speakers. A complement of music accompaniment tracks can be used for class performances. Lyrics book may be photocopied by the classroom teacher. { 48pp, 170x280mm, November 2006; PB, £8.50, 1553860527:9781553860525 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL SONGS, ENGLISH-SPANISH, VOLUME 1 -- BOOK & CD [Sara Jordan] Ages 5 to 8 years. Book & CD. Exciting songs in both English and Spanish teach the alphabet, counting to 10, days of the week, months of the year, weather and seasons, colours, food, animals at the zoo, parts of the body, clothing and family members. Music accompaniment tracks make class performances a snap! Includes lyrics/activity book. { 48pp, 170x280mm, January 2006; PB, £8.50, 1894262654:9781894262651 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL SONGS, ENGLISH-SPANISH, VOLUME 2 -- BOOK & CD [Sara Jordan] Ages 6 to 10 years. Book & CD. Hip songs in English and Spanish teaching counting to 30, counting by tens, shapes and sizes, emotions, places in the community, opposites, measuring devices, pronunciation of R and RR, conocer and saber, ser and estar. Music accompaniment tracks make class performances a snap! { 48pp, 170x280mm, January 2006; PB, £8.50, 1894262700:9781894262705 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL SONGS, ENGLISH-SPANISH, VOLUME 3 -- BOOK & CD [Sara Jordan] Ages 6 to 8 years. Book & CD. Twelve catchy tunes teaching: greetings, gender, articles, plural forms of nouns, cardinal and ordinal numbers, descriptive, possessinve and demonostrative adjectives, punctuation, common phrases and much more! Includes music accompaniment tracks. Beginner Level. { 64pp, 215x280mm, December 2006; PB, £8.50, 1553860357:9781553860358 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BILINGUAL SONGS, ENGLISH-SPANISH, VOLUME 4 -- BOOK & CD [Sara Jordan] Ages 8 to 10 years. Twelve catchy tunes teaching: pronouns, gender exceptions, the verb 'estar', adverbs of frequency, question words, comparative and superlative adjectives, pronunciation and much more! Includes music accompaniment tracks. Beginner Level. { 48pp, 170x280mm, November 2006; PB, £8.50, 1553860403:9781553860402 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF BANANAS [Rachel Eagen] For ages 8-14. This book reveals the murky past and uncertain future of the tasty banana. Almost unknown in North America before the 1870s, bananas quickly became a popular fruit with a rocky history. Colourful photographs and maps help explain who grows your bananas, how they are harvested, and why the banana may soon become extinct. Other topics include: what is a commodity?; the spread of bananas through trade routes; where and how bananas are grown; the growth of the banana plantations and banana republics; technical and genetic improvements to the banana, including new varieties; environmental issues such as land use and pesticides; why bananas are becoming extinct. { 32pp, 215x280mm, February 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725197:9780778725190 / HB, £9.99, 0778724832:9780778724834 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF CHOCOLATE [Adrianna Morganelli] For ages 8-14. Children will love learning how the ancient Aztecs created a special drink from the bitter beans of the cacao tree and how those beans later became the delectable treat known as chocolate. Mouth watering pictures illustrate this examination of one of the world's favourite commodities. Other topics include What is a commodity?; how and where cacao beans grow; the history of cacao cultivation and use; Hernan Cortez and the introduction of chocolate to Europe; Hershey, Cadbury, Lindt and other chocolatiers; Who made the first chocolate bar and chocolate-chip cookie?; the different ways to use cacao beans today, from food and drink to soap, suntan lotion, and moisturisers; slavery and chocolate. { 32pp, 215x280mm, February 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725170:9780778725176 / HB, £9.99, 0778724816:9780778724810 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF COFFEE [Adrianna Morganelli] For ages 8-14. Coffee beans are the second most valuable commodity traded in the world. Young readers will be fascinated to learn how this popular product is grown, harvested, processed, and sold. Find out where coffee plants originated from and how coffee was spread around the world. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725243:9780778725244 / HB, £9.99, 0778724883:9780778724889 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF CORN [L Michelle Nielsen] For ages 7-14. Maize, or com, was the staple food of many early cultures in South America, Mesoamerica, and the Caribbean. This book teaches young readers how the farming of corn spread to the rest of the world and how corn may be one answer to today's problem of fossil fuel consumption. { 32pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778725278:9780778725275 / HB, £9.99, 0778724913:9780778724919 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF COTTON [Carrie Gleason] For ages 8-14. From plant to T-shirt, this intriguing new book follows the history of this natural fibre from its earliest beginnings in Pakistan and Peru to its world-wide use today. Colour photographs and maps describe the plant itself as well as where and how it is produced. Historic black and white images help tell the real story of the early cotton trade highlighting slavery, child labour, and the manufacturing process. Other topics include; What is a commodity?; how cotton was used in the Ancient world; the history of cotton use and the textile industry; new technologies created to harvest cotton, and their effects on the rest of society; the lives of people on plantations, in the cotton fields, and in Mill Towns; cotton manufacturing around the world. { 32pp, 215x280mm, February 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725162:9780778725169 / HB, £9.99, 0778724808:9780778724803 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF POTATOES [Ellen Rodger] For ages 7-14. Spanish conquistadors brought the potato from South America to Europe in the 1500s. Since then, the potato has helped to keep peasants from starving, fed armies, and is today the world's most popular vegetable. This book underlines the importance of this source of nutrition. { 32pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778725286:9780778725282 / HB, £9.99, 0778724921:9780778724926 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF RICE [John Zronik] For ages 8-14. Rice is one of the world's most important cereal crops. From wild plants in Asia and Africa, to its cultivation by ancient peoples 8,000 peoples years ago, rice has helped to shape the course of history. Children will learn how rice is grown, harvested, processed and sold. Clear, descriptive images show how rice is a vital food crop for millions of people world-wide. { 32pp, 215x280mm, February 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725189:9780778725183 / HB, £9.99, 0778724824:9780778724827 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF RUBBER [Carrie Gleason] For ages 8-14. This fascinating new book explores how one of the world’s most important products starts out as sap from a tropical tree and ends up as tires on your family car. Find out how this sap was used in ancient times, how early rubber barons prospered in South America, how they treated their labourers, and the environmental dangers of producing both natural and synthetic rubber. Other topics include: What is a commodity?; the differences between synthetic and natural rubber; how latex is harvested and rubber is made; the "exploding" seeds of the rubber tree; uses of rubber, including tires, erasers, elastics, bouncy balls, and silly putty; stories of different inventors such as John Priestly, Charles Goodyear, Robert Thomson, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and more. { 32pp, 215x280mm, February 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725227:9780778725220 / HB, £9.99, 0778724867:9780778724865 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF SILK [Carrie Gleason] For ages 8-14. From its origins in China through to the development of major medieval cities as centres of its production, silk has for centuries been highly valued and considered among the most important of trade goods. Vibrant photographs and text also tell how silk is made organically by silkworms and manufactured by humans. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725235:9780778725237 / HB, £9.99, 0778724875:9780778724872 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF SPICES [Ellen Rodger] For ages 8-14. Empires were made from the growth and sale of spices and the age of discovery was launched in pursuit of them. Exciting text and historic images explain to children how spices were used to cure the sick, flavour foods, and make perfume. Other topics include: What is a commodity?; What is a spice?; where spices originated and where they are grown today; how different spices are harvested, manufactured, and processed; the historical and modern spice trades; ancient peoples and how they used spices, from flavouring and preserving their foods, to the mummification of bodies!; how the Crusades changed European tastes; how the spice trade encouraged explorers and colonies; slavery and the spice trade. { 32pp, 215x280mm, February 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725200:9780778725206 / HB, £9.99, 0778724840:9780778724841 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF SUGAR [Rachel Eagen] For ages 8-14. What was the world like before sugar? Find out how the human desire for sweets made a tropical grass into a valuable commodity around the world. With the use of colourful images and maps, The Biography of sugar details how sugar grows, which countries produce it, and the sour history of slavery and exploitation that surrounded its early production. Other topics include: What is a commodity?; sources of sugar and where they are grown; the history of sugar and the sugar trade, from the ancient world, to medieval Europe, to the Caribbean; slavery and sugar plantations; the production and manufacture of sugar; environmental concerns of modern sugar cultivation; uses of sugar, from sweetening, to food preservation, to medicine; the development of sugar substitutes. { 32pp, 215x280mm, February 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725219:9780778725213 / HB, £9.99, 0778724859:9780778724858 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF TEA [Carrie Gleason] For ages 7-14. How could a relaxing cup of tea become a symbol of revolution? This fascinating book relates the thousand-year-old history of tea and its sometimes tumultuous trade. Find out how different teas are grown, harvested, and sold, and how the trade of tea has changed the world. { 32pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778725294:9780778725299 / HB, £9.99, 077872493X:9780778724933 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF TOBACCO [Carrie Gleason] For ages 8-14. Tobacco is grown in more than 125 countries around the world and is a very valuable crop to some countries' economies. Children will learn about the history of the tobacco plant, how it is grown and sold throughout the world, and how a battle is being waged for our health against large, powerful tobacco companies. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778725251:9780778725251 / HB, £9.99, 0778724891:9780778724896 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF TOMATOES [Adrianna Morganelli] For ages 7-14. This book describes the history of tomatoes, discusses the growth of the tomato industry around the world, introduces the varieties of the vegetable, and explains how the plant is harvested and used. { 32pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778725308:9780778725305 / HB, £9.99, 0778724948:9780778724940 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF VANILLA [Julie Karner] For ages 8-14. Discover the rich history of this orchid bean used in such products as candy, ice cream, soft drinks, medicines, and yes, even chocolate! Follow the vanilla bean's journey from its discovery by the ancient civilisations of Mexico, to Europe where its flavourful secrets remained a mystery to Europeans even 300 years after they first encountered it. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 077872526X:9780778725268 / HB, £9.99, 0778724905:9780778724902 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF WHEAT [Jennifer Lackey] For ages 7-14. The growing of wheat as a staple food source made permanent settlements possible, particularly for settlers moving West. In this fascinating book, children will learn how one of the world's most important food crops is grown, harvested, sold, and processed. { 32pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778725316:9780778725312 / HB, £9.99, 0778724956:9780778724957 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOGRAPHY OF WOOL [Carrie Gleason] For ages 7-14. This intriguing book tells the story of one of the world's first fibres, shorn from sheep, carded into wool since as early as 1500 B.C. Young readers will learn about the introduction of mass manufactured clothing during the Industrial Revolution and how wool and textile are produced today. { 32pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778725324:9780778725329 / HB, £9.99, 0778724964:9780778724964 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIOMASS : Fueling Change [Niki Walker] For ages 9-12. This is an exciting new book that explores bioenergy, which is energy derived from organic matter, to produce heat, run cars, and generate electricity. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778729281:9780778729280 / HB, £9.99, 0778729141:9780778729143 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BIRDS OF ALL KINDS [Rebecca Sjonger & Bobbie Kalman] For ages 5-9. This fascinating book uses pictures, illustrations, and easy-to-read text to introduce the characteristics of birds to young readers. This book focuses on facts about birds’ bodies and behaviour in a way that will make the book a delight to read. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2005; PB, £5.99, 077872218X:9780778722182 / HB, £9.99, 0778721604:9780778721604 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BOMBEROS AL RESCATE [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 9 to 12 years. Text in Spanish. Children will be thrilled to learn about the equipment fire-fighters use, their methods of dealing with disasters, and the ways they can teach us to be safer in our homes and in our communities. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778784428:9780778784425 / HB, £9.99, 0778784282:9780778784289 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BOWLING IN ACTION [Niki Walker & Sarah Dann] For ages 6-9. Children of any age, size, or strength can enjoy an afternoon of bowling. Children will be bowled over by the sport’s great subtlety and technique. This book uses bright photographs and diagrams to complement clear text that explains: The basics of five- and ten-pin bowling; The proper grip and how to get spin on the ball; The fun and challenges of bowling in a league; What to do when faced with difficult shots; How to keep score and ways to improve your average. { 32pp, 215x240mm, March 2003; PB, £3.99, 077870355X:9780778703556 / HB, £9.99, 0778703355:9780778703358 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BRAZIL -- THE CULTURE [Malika Hollander] For ages 9-14. The rhythms of samba music fill the streets and dancers and musicians parade by in fancy costumes -- it’s Carnival time in Rio and the city is host to the world’s biggest party. Packed with fascinating details and full-colour images, this book explains the many and varied cultural celebrations of South America’s largest country. Special spreads explain the origins of religious festivals and the music and dance of Brazil. Topics include: the many religions and spiritual beliefs of Brazil’s people; the music of Brazil’s barrios; a "how to" lesson for Samba dance; the national foods of Brazil and their history. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £4.50, 0778797082:9780778797081 / HB, £9.99, 0778793400:9780778793403 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BRAZIL -- THE LAND [Malika Hollander] For ages 9-14. Brazil has been called the giant of South America and the closest thing to paradise on Earth. From sandy coastal beaches to dense Amazon jungle, Brazil is home to the second longest river in the world and the world’s largest flood plain. The amazing Amazon is a focus of the book, with beautiful full-colour images of the river, and its tributaries, as well as the people and animals that live on the river. Topics include: the many rivers that run through the country and their hydroelectric potential; the diversity of life in a rainforest; rainforest destruction; the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland; cities and towns in the Amazon; the incredible "planned" city of Brazilia; the country’s many coastal cities. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £4.50, 0778797066:9780778797067 / HB, £9.99, 0778793389:9780778793380 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BRAZIL -- THE PEOPLE [Malika Hollander] For ages 9-14. Almost half the population of South America lives in Brazil. A melting pot of indigenous, African and European cultures, Brazil is also home to some of the poorest and some of the wealthiest people in South America. Individual spreads illustrate how Brazil was an early plantation colony of Portugal; how Brazil’s indigenous peoples live today, and the different ceremonies and celebrations of the country’s many people. Topics include: the first Brazilians; the arrival of the Portuguese; indigenous Brazilians; a Yanomami wedding; life in the rainforest and threats to the people of the rainforest; the spiritual beliefs of Brazilians; life in the cities. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £4.50, 0778797074:9780778797074 / HB, £9.99, 0778793397:9780778793397 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BREAKFAST BLAST [Bobbie Kalman] For ages 7-12. Breakfast means to "break" the "fast" between the evening and the morning. It is the most important meal of the day, but many children go to school without it or start their days with a sugar-filled substitute for the brain food they need to think and complete their school work. This book introduces great-tasting recipes that cover all the food groups and promote healthy choices. The recipes suggest alternatives and healthy cooking, while still maintaining the important taste appeal. The delicious foods will make children jump right in and start their day in a different way! Reader's will learn about: the food groups; breakfast and nutrition; cooking safety tips and allergy alerts; how to kick-start the body's energy level; why the body needs water and tasty ways to get it. Recipes include: green eggs and ham; very berry parfait; bagel toppings; incredible edible work of art in fruit; tic tac toe pizza. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £4.50, 0778712729:9780778712725 / HB, £9.99, 0778712508:9780778712503 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BREAKTHROUGH INVENTIONS -- 4 BOOK SET For ages 9-12. This inspiring series explores revolutionary inventions and their inventors. 'Breakthrough Inventions' features inventors’ biographies, interesting facts, and historical photographs. Learn about the invention of items that have had enormous impact on our everyday lives. Children will also be fascinated to read about the contributors who helped create these technologies and how their discoveries have evolved over time. This 4-volume set includes: Inventing the Automobile; Inventing the Camera; Inventing the Telephone; and Inventing the Television. { 128pp, 215x280mm, April 2006; PB, £23.96, 0778728331:9780778728337 / HB, £39.96, 0778728110:9780778728115 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BREAKTHROUGH INVENTIONS -- 8 BOOK SET Ages 9 to 12 years. This inspiring series explores revolutionary inventions and their inventors. 'Breakthrough Inventions' features inventors’ biographies, interesting facts, and historical photographs. Learn about the invention of items that have had enormous impact on our everyday lives. Children will also be fascinated to read about the contributors who helped create these technologies and how their discoveries have evolved over time. This 8-volume set includes: Inventing the Automobile; Inventing the Camera; Inventing the Computer; Inventing the Electric Light; Inventing the Printing Press; Inventing the Radio; Inventing the Telephone; Inventing the Television. { 256pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; PB, £55.92, 0778728323:9780778728320 / HB, £79.92, 0778728102:9780778728108 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BUGS & OTHER INSECTS [Bobbie Kalman] For ages 4-8. There are over 200 million insects for every person in the world! This book uses stunning photographs of insects in their natural settings and explains their role in the environment. { 32pp, 215x240mm, September 1994; PB, £3.99, 0865057133:9780865057135 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| BY THE SEASHORE : Be an Animal Detective [Tessa Paul] Ages 4 to 8 years. Features: Lavish illustrations show each animal, its tracks, home, and environment; Simple text includes interesting facts about how each animal lives; Gives children all the clues they need to track their favourite animals in North America and around the world. Animals include: Gray Whale; Sandpiper; Sea Turtle; Seal; Brant Goose; Arctic Fox; Cormorant; Crab; Sea Otter. { 32pp, 225x250mm, April 1997; PB, £4.50, 0865055955:9780865055957 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| CADENAS ALIMENTARIAS DE LA COSTA MARINA [John Crossingham & Bobbie Kalman] Ages 7 to 10 years. Text in Spanish. The seashore is where two worlds meet, and this unique environment is home to many plants and animals. The food chains formed here join land and sea with a balanced marriage that keeps many species thriving. From gulls and turtles to kelp and fish, the range of life found by the seashore will fascinate children. Highlights include: the nature of food chains and webs; how microscopic aquatic organisms kick-start food chains; migratory animals that come in and out of seashore food chains; and the dangers to seashore life such as pollution { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778785475:9780778785477 / HB, £9.99, 0778785319:9780778785316 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| CADENAS ALIMENTARIAS DE LOS PANTANOS [Bobbie Kalman & Kylie Burns] Ages 5 to 9 years. Text in Spanish. A wide variety of plants and animals live, visit, and feed in wetlands, but wetlands are fast disappearing. This informative book describes life in a specific wetland -- the marsh. Beautiful photographs, illustrations, and text explain which plants and animals live in this habitat and how they interact with one another. Young readers will learn about: wetland herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores; how wetland animals survive the changing seasons; the importance of wetlands to migrating animals; dangers to wetlands. { 32pp, 215x240mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778785483:9780778785484 / HB, £9.99, 0778785327:9780778785323 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| CADENAS ALIMENTARIAS DEL BOSQUE [Bobbie Kalman] Ages 7 to 10 years. Text in Spanish. This informative book focuses on temperate forest food chains. It looks at the plants, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores of this habitat and how they get food energy during the various seasons of the year. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778785459:9780778785453 / HB, £9.99, 0778785297:9780778785293 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| CADENAS ALIMENTARIAS DEL BOSQUE TROPICAL [Molly Aloian & Bobbie Kalman] Ages 5 to 9 years. Text in Spanish. Featuring stunning photographs, beautiful illustrations, and detailed text, Rainforest Food Chains examines the delicate balance of life maintained in lush Southeast Asian tropical rain forests. Children will learn how the plants and animals in a rain forest rely on one another to survive. Highlights include: rainforest photosynthesis; how rainforest plants and animals have adapted to survive; dangers to rain forests and their inhabitants. { 32pp, 215x240mm, October 2007; PB, £6.99, 0778785491:9780778785491 / HB, £9.99, 0778785335:9780778785330 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| CADENAS ALIMENTARIAS DEL DESIERTO [Bobbie Kalman & Kelley MacAulay] Ages 7 to 10 years. Text in Spanish. Plants and animals in the Mojave and Sonoran desert food chains have had to adapt to the hot, dry climate of these habitats. Conserving water is a large part of these food-chain adaptations. Learn about the spectacular cacti and the many herbivores and carnivores that are part of the food chains of these deserts. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778785467:9780778785460 / HB, £9.99, 0778785300:9780778785309 , Crabtree Publishing Company } |
| CAMBIOS DEL ESTADO DEL TIEMPO [Kelley MacAulay & Bobbie Kalman] Ages 4 to 8 years. Text in Spanish. Children are introduced to hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and blizzards accompanied with clear explanations of how different storms develop and how they effect people and animals. { 32pp, 215x240mm, November 2006; PB, £5.99, 0778783901:9780778783909 / HB, £9.99, 0778783766:9780778783763 |