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New Releases by Anita Ganeri

Anita Ganeri is the author of Island Life (2013), Fairy Tales (2013), Harsh Habitats (2012), Punctuation (2012), Meerkat (2011), Arabian Oryx (2011).

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Island Life

release date: Feb 14, 2013
Island Life
What is it like to live on an island? By focusing on a child''s experience of living on an island, this book explores life through topics such as going to school, getting supplies, and transport, as well as information on history, geography, wildlife, festivals and local traditions. The reader is encouraged to compare and contrast life on British islands with life on islands around the world.

Fairy Tales

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Fairy Tales
This book teaches readers how to write fairy tales. Key features of the genre are explained, top tips are given, and reader are guided through the process of writing their own story.

Harsh Habitats

release date: Jul 01, 2012
Harsh Habitats
Describes the adaptations developed by various plants and animals to survive in harsh climates.

Punctuation

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Punctuation
Learn about punctuation, what it is and how it is used.

Meerkat

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Meerkat
Learn about a day and a night in the life of a meerkat.

Arabian Oryx

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Arabian Oryx
Introduces the Arabian oryx, describing where they live, what they look like, what they eat, what they do during the day and at night, and how they defend themselves against predators.

Joining Words

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Joining Words
Demonstrates how to use conjunctions to properly link two words, clauses, or sentences together.

Scorpion

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Scorpion
Learn about a day and a night in the life of a scorpion.

Macaw

release date: Sep 01, 2010
Macaw
Using simple text and pictures, this book examines the macaw.

Hamsters

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Hamsters
Looks at how to care for a hamster as a pet.

The Polar Regions' Most Amazing Animals

release date: Jan 01, 2008
The Polar Regions' Most Amazing Animals
Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of some of the unusual animals that make their home in the world''s polar regions, including such creatures as the musk ox, Weddell seal, emperor penguin, blue whale, and wandering albatross.

Asia's Most Amazing Animals

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Asia's Most Amazing Animals
Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of Asia, with information on each animal''s habitat, adaptations, behavior, and distribution.

Africa's Most Amazing Animals

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Africa's Most Amazing Animals
This title features the African elephant, aye-aye, ostrich, sociable weaverbird, termite, locust, Nile crocodile, black mamba, goliath frog, and cichlid.

Australasia's Most Amazing Animals

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Australasia's Most Amazing Animals
Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of Australia, with information on each animal''s habitat, adaptations, behavior, and distribution.

The Aztecs

release date: Jan 01, 2007
The Aztecs
Examines the life of the Aztecs including their history.

From Puppy to Dog

release date: Jan 01, 2006
From Puppy to Dog
Describes the characteristics, life cycle, diet, and behavior of dogs, using a golden retriever as an example.

Christian Stories

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Christian Stories
Originally published: London: Evans Brothers, 2001.

Hindu Mandirs

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Hindu Mandirs
What is a mandir? Who works in a mandir? What is a shikhara? Find out the answers to these and other questions in this fact-filled title.

Something Old, Something New

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Something Old, Something New
Waste is a big problem for our planet. We have to find places to put all the waste we throw away, and we are running out of space. Besides, every time we throw something away, we waste precious materials. Waste is bad for the environment. It can harm and kill plants and animals, including humans.

The First Book of Festivals

release date: Jan 01, 2005
The First Book of Festivals
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.

New Beginnings

release date: Jan 01, 2005
New Beginnings
Looking at how birth is celebrated in various cultures, ancient and modern, naming ceremonies and legends around the births of famous figures such as Christ, the Buddha and Krishna, this book is one of a series that looks at the rites of passage in a person''s life and how they are celebrated or commemorated in different cultures. It also includes information on superstitions, paraphanalia, and stories and legends associated with birth.

Food Chains

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Food Chains
Includes controlled vocabulary and glossary.

Buddhist Festivals Through the Year

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Buddhist Festivals Through the Year
Introduces the main religious festivals of Buddhism, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.

The Story of Columbus

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Story of Columbus
Tells the story of how Christopher Columbus set out on a voyage to the Indies in 1492 and instead landed in America.

The Young Person's Guide to the Opera

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Young Person's Guide to the Opera
An introduction to the world of opera told through words, pictures, and music.

Classification

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Classification
An exploration of classification, this text is part of a series exploring the fascinating concepts covered by the life processes science curriculum. It draws examples from human, animal and plant species and looks at aspects of how living organisms develop, adapt and survive.

Religious Festivals Through the Year

release date: Jan 01, 1999
Religious Festivals Through the Year
A season-by-season look at festivals and special days celebrated in the UK by different religions.
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