Most Popular Books by Anita Ganeri

In graphic art format, presents the life of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.

"Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world's most exciting habitats! This book looks at coral reefs around the world, taking in a multitude of algae, polyps, fish, and other marine life along the way."--

"Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world's most exciting habitats! This book looks at rainforests around the world such as those in the Amazon, West Africa and Sumatra, taking in a multitude of amazing animals, plants, and trees along the way."--

Take young explorers on a grand tour of the driest places on Earth in this stunning book all about deserts. From the rugged Gobi to the dunes of the Sahara, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular deserts, and the animals and plants that live in them, in this beautiful gift book for children aged 7-9. This engaging & beautiful desert habitat book for kids offers: The fourth in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world. Everything you could want to know about habitats: the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible facts A giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page. Bringing both famous and lesser-known deserts to life with detailed photography and beautiful illustrations, this desert ecosystem book for kids examines each in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, flora and fauna, and more. Kids will meet camels that endure without water for days, reptiles that dance on hot sand, and plants that store moisture for months. Learn about the incredible salt lakes that host millions of flamingos, and discover how people have thrived in deserts for millennia. Kids will also learn about the threats facing deserts and their species. More in the series The Earth’s Incredible Habitats series takes children on a grand tour of Earth and its biomes, exploring animals, landforms and geography. If you enjoyed Desert, why not try Ocean and learn about our planet’s incredible underwater world and its colorful inhabitants?

Describes how animals as different as monarch butterflies and gray whales travel in a similar pattern.

Step inside the lord's castle where Sir Gilbert is training to become a knight. Find out what it takes to survive and succeed in these times of chivalry and danger as he teaches you how to: ? joust in tournaments ? gallop into battle ? feast after victory ? survive a stint in a dungeon Do you have the skills and guts to be a medieval knight?

An overview of South America, including information about its geography, climate, animals, plants, natural resources, countries, cities, and people.

The Ancient Chinese lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of Chinese myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Chinese myths and legends so compelling.

Examines the importance and causes of weather and how it can change and be predicted.

Introduces creatures that produce their own light, including the flashlight fish, the firefly, and fungi. Includes a pull out glow in the dark poster of the luminous creatures of the sea.

This beautifully produced series provides a perfect introduction to the world's six main faiths through their sacred texts, showing how they were compiled and/or written, and how people have used them as a guide through their lives.

Team up with Dar, who lived around 15,000 years ago in the late Stone Age. Find out what it takes to survive in prehistoric times as he teaches you how to: ● trap animals ● make fire ● build shelters ● hunt a mammoth Do you have the skills and guts to be a Stone-Age hunter?

Exploring the history of the world's great religions, each title in this series contains maps, charting the development and spread of the religion through time.

Provides informational articles arranged in such categories as "World Regions," "People and Society," and "History of People."

Questions and answers regarding jungle animals.

-- Colorful picture books filled with fascinating facts and amazing records and data -- Colorful illustrations and cartoons