Best Selling Books by Anita Ganeri

How many countries are in South America? Where is the world''s tallest waterfall? How long is the Amazon River? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of South America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.

Offering fascinating insight into life in the rain forest, this book follows an anaconda through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves.

Discover how people remember the passing of their loved ones all around the world. Featuring the world''s main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colourful look at how death is commemorated in many different places.

Introduces Australia, discussing its geography, natural resources, plants and animals, people, and culture.

Share the wonder of the stars with this delightful storybook collection featuring constellation myths from around the world. For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.

Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world''s main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how growing up and coming of age are celebrated in many different places.

Provides information about verbs and how to use them properly, including identifying them, their subjects, and their different tenses.

"This book includes chapters on German history, geography, cities, people, and food"--

Discover how a puppy grows into a dog. This title explains animal growth in a clear and organized manner. Readers will love watching the transformations take place.

This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the platypus: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community''s reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the platypus''s life and what makes it special or different.

Introduces meerkats, describing where they live, what they look like, what they eat, how they survive as members of a group, and what animals are their predators.

Examines the life of the Aztecs including their history.

Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about the amazing water cycle. With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside. Where does rain come from? What happens during the water cycle? How can we predict the weather? Discover what incredible things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about: Clouds by making your own mini cloud inside a jar How to measure rainfall by creating your own rain gauge with things from around the house How water shapes the land by making a model river Hydropower by using CDs and other everyday items to make a water wheel And much more! Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.

Explains what day and night are, how they relate to telling time and date, and presents some of the things that happen or may be seen at different times of the day.

Tells the story of how Christopher Columbus set out on a voyage to the Indies in 1492 and instead landed in America.

A season-by-season look at festivals and special days celebrated in the UK by different religions.

This book asks the questions that young people want answered about Asia. Each chapter of this book contains the answers to a different question about this continent. This book includes clear and detailed maps to assist readers in their quest for information. Explanations are given to help students understand a range of issues in Asia.

Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world''s main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how getting married and weddings are celebrated in many different places.

Discover how a seed grows into an apple. This title explains plant growth in a clear and organized manner. Readers will love watching the transformations take place.

Indian Culture covers a vast array of subjects on Indian culture -- from fine arts to ceremonies, from legends to the culture''s global influence.

The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster has puzzled people for hundreds of years. Can a giant monster really be lurking in the depths of a Scottish lake? If so, why have we never captured it? Can we get to the bottom of this mystery using science and logic, or will it continue to mystify us forever? Discover all of the theories, from the reasonable to the ridiculous, then decide for yourself what to believe. Learn how scientists analyze and explain fakes and hoaxes. This book includes eyewitness accounts, dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, a glossary, further resources, and web search tips.

An introduction to the life of a chicken from birth through adulthood.

Discusses why animals hibernate and when and why this pattern occurs.

This book introduces readers to the magical world of writing fairy tales. Key features of the genre are explained, top tips are given, and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations, and a wealth of ideas bring the genre to life. A specially written fairy tale running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own fairy tales.

Looks at how to care for a hamster as a pet.

Discover how a tadpole grows into a frog. This title explains animal growth in a clear and organized manner. Readers will love watching the transformations take place.

A comprehensive biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., which points out how effectively he used nonviolence as a weapon against hatred and injustice.

Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of North America, with information on each animal''s habitat, adaptations, behavior, and distribution.

Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world''s main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how birth is celebrated in many different places.

Where is Mandarin spoken? Where do tigers live? What is the longest river in Asia? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Asia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.

What do Hindus believe? What festivals do they celebrate? This book introduces young readers to Hinduism.

Describes the life cycle of different animals, including insects, reptiles, birds and mammals.

What is a food chain? What are herbivores? What do polar bears eat? All living things need food to stay alive. Plants and animals are linked together in a pattern by the things they eat. These patterns are known as food chains. Read this book to find out why these patterns happen.

This title from Anita Ganeri brings together between one and two festivals from each of the six main world faiths (Christianity, Islam, Jewism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism), explaining their origins and how they are celebrated today. Highly illustrated with color photographs, the book includes photocopiable activities and further activity suggestions at the back, which have been compiled by a qualified nursery teacher. An ideal introduction to different faiths, their beliefs, and their origins for young children.

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!

Benjamin Blog and his dog, Barko Polo, explore the United States of America, including Virginia, Alaska, and Washington, D.C.

What do Buddhists believe? What festivals do they celebrate? This book introduces young readers to Buddhism.

This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the okapi: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community''s reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the okapi''s life and what makes it special or different.