New Releases by Anita Ganeri

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.

Learn about a day and a night in the life of an Arabian oryx.

Learn about a day and a night in the life of a scorpion.

Learn about a day and a night in the life of a red kangaroo.

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

Using simple text and pictures, this book describes the poison dart frog.

Many people think of witches as Halloween costumes of old curmudgeonly women with pointy hats, but many kinds of witches, wizards, sorcerers, and warlocks have populated mythology for thousands of years. This book describes the history of witches and witchcraft, including the Salem witch trials and modern-day Wiccans. Readers will also learn about wizards, warlocks, and other kinds of sorcerers. Exciting computer-generated illustrations accompany the engaging, fact-filled narrative.

A how-to guide to survive the world''s most extraordinary adventures!

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

Explores the life cycles of rabbits, and the requirements for keeping a rabbit as a pet.

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.

This title features the African elephant, aye-aye, ostrich, sociable weaverbird, termite, locust, Nile crocodile, black mamba, goliath frog, and cichlid.

This title features the tiger, giant panda, orangutan. bumblebee bat, king cobra, komodo dragon, giant salamander, peacock, mudskipper, and giant atlas moth.

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.

Examines the life of the Aztecs including their history.

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.

One of a series of books designed to introduce primary school children to the festivals of the major world religions. Each title includes prayers, songs, quotations from relevant religious writings, colourful photographs and fun activities to bring the festivals to life and help children to join in.

Festivals, with their rich stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn about other cultures. A Year of Festivals introduces the main religious festivals as they occur through the year. The books include prayers, songs, quotations from religious writings, colourful photographs and fun activities to bring the festivals to life and help children join in the celebrations. Endmatter includes a glossary of important terms, a festival calendar for easy reference, a list of books and useful websites for further information and an index

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.

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.

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

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.

Introduces the history, culture, and people of ancient Rome and examines its many contributions to Western society.

Originally published: London: Evans Brothers, 2001.

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.

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

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

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.

Explains how seeds germinate, how plants make food from photosynthesis, and the different ways plants regenerate.

This volume examines the importance of water conservation.