Most Popular Books by Anita Ganeri

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

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: Italy! The book includes chapters on Italian history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Lake Garda.

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.

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

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: Spain! The book includes chapters on Spanish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona and the Royal Palace in Madrid.

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

Benjamin Blog and his dog Barko Polo introduce Russia, describing the country''s major cities, food, people, culture, and geography.

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 colorful look at how death is commemorated in many different places.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: England The book includes chapters on English history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Tower of London and Hadrian''s Wall.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: China! The book includes chapters on Chinese history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Great Wall of China and the Three Gorges Dam.

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.

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

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: France! The book includes chapters on French history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: Ireland The book includes chapters on Irish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Blarney Castle and Great Blasket Island.

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.

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.

A guide for young readers on how to write stories.

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.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: Scotland The book includes chapters on Scottish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness.