New Releases by Catherine Barr

Re-envisioned and reformatted to better serve the needs of today''s librarians, this landmark resource now includes annual online updates along with the main print volume. The book identifies and describes thousands of the best books published between mid-2013 and early 2016 for readers in grades 9-12, in both fiction and nonfiction categories. Three annual online supplements add coverage of some 1,000 titles each, keeping librarians up to date on the best new publications for this age group and enabling them to help teachers and parents identify books suitable for recreational reading and educational needs. Best Books for Tweens and Younger Teens serves as an irreplaceable tool for collection management--for both selection and weeding--and a boon to programmers, readers'' advisors, and educators looking for current publications in specific thematic, genre, or curricular areas. This versatile and trusted guide is essential for public and school librarians and key for academic libraries that support courses focusing on youth literature.

Discover why the sun is yellow and how autumn leaves change colors in this richly illustrated, informative overview of the science of colors found in the natural world.

A beautiful book to cherish forever, this is an uplifting introduction to the colours of planet Earth and the spectacular treasures of nature

From the best-selling Story of series comes The Story of Dinosaurs, an accessible introduction to the prehistoric beasts that ruled our planet for millions of years.

A beautifully presented entry point text about our oceans and other watery worlds for 6 years and up Dive into the world''s wildest oceans, rivers, and waterways and get ready for an underwater adventure! Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world''s wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the creatures who call these watery worlds home and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colorful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World''s Wildest Oceans brings the excitement of the high seas and the mystery of the ocean''s dark, hidden depths to your lap.

This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before. Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation, from the beginnings of the planet when humans didn’t consider their impact on their surroundings, to the modern world and what we can do to protect our natural resources today. Earth’s natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling. As well as discovering the effects conservation could have across the world, this book will help you discover practical ways we can work together to help protect our resources for our future generations. With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband, this next title in the best-selling Story of... series is all about shifting attitudes to our natural world and will give children the information they need to inspire them to protect our precious planet.

From the author of the beautiful Fourteen Wolves comes another incredible true story of rewilding. Perfect for children aged 7+ Magnificent, powerful and mysterious, the tiger is one of the world''s most iconic animals. It is also one of most endangered. For hundreds of years, these exceptional beasts have been hunted, pushing them to the brink of extinction. How can we save them? This compelling tale tells the turbulent true story of the tragic disappearance of tigers from Panna Tiger Reserve in India and, finally, their heroic return. We follow a group of tigers, each with their own individual traits, on their adventures. Together, we learn how the tiger experts introduce tigers to the reserve and track them as they explore, hunt, play, swim, mate and make the forest their home. However, all is not as it seems – and there is danger lurking in the shadows of the emerald forest. With evocative storytelling combined with clear non-fiction information by eco-expert Catherine Barr and lush illustrations by Tara Anand, this story illuminates exactly why tiger conservation is so important. ''Catherine Barr''s book reminds us all that the threat of tiger trade still lingers and there is no room for complacency.'' EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency)

Discover why we must protect the Amazon from climate change. Bursting with all kinds of life, the Amazon is one of the most incredible places on Earth. This richly illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary region for young children, exploring its tropical rainforest and scenic landscapes. It showcases the lush wildlife, diverse communities and life-saving medicines that can all be found there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from the impact of climate change.

Here is the fascinating true story of the wolves who restored the ecosystem at Yellowstone National Park, written by Catherine Barr and illustrated by award-winner Jenni Desmond. In the 1930s, the last wolves disappeared from Yellowstone National Park. Without them, elk herds overran the plains. Bears starved, rabbit families shrunk, and birds flew away to new homes. Then plants and trees started to die off, too-even the flow of rivers was affected. Could the park be saved . . . by the wolves it had lost? After years of planning, in 1995 a team of experts was ready to find out. They carefully relocated fourteen wolves from the Canadian Rockies to Yellowstone. This is the story of their homecoming. Engaging, informative, and hopeful, The Wolves of Yellowstone shows us that every creature plays a role in sustaining a thriving ecosystem. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

It’s our own little corner of the universe, and it’s amazing! In this guide to the solar system we live in—from our own Earth to the life-giving sun and far-off icy planets—readers will learn many fascinating facts and details about the planet we call home and all its neighbors. Diagrams, photographs, and artwork help young astronomy buffs make connections, and clear, informative text offers details on the history and science of our solar system.

Star light, star bright! This amazing guide has information on all the stars you’ll see tonight, as well as some that you can’t! Readers will learn how stars are born, shine, and die and why they’re different colors. They’ll also learn about particular stars such as Betelgeuse and Sirius, other star systems, and the constellations. Full-color diagrams and photographs draw young stargazers in, and fascinating facts will explain complex astronomy topics in a fun and easy-to-understand way.

How did the universe form? What’s the relationship between time and space? What scientific principles and natural forces rule our universe and how do we know about them? Answer these and many more questions in this fascinating guide to our universe! In-depth text, intriguing facts, and full-color photographs will guide readers through an exploration that mingles history, science, biographies, and more to examine the universe—and ponder the mysteries we’re still learning about today.

Go on a trip throughout our galaxy and others with this incredible in-depth guide! There’s a Milky Way’s worth of intriguing facts and amazing photographs in this volume focusing on the swirling groups of stars and stardust we call galaxies. Readers will learn more about what galaxies are and how they form, as well as more about the space phenomena known as nebulae and black holes. They’ll also learn about the incredible astronomers who discovered what we know about all these amazing scientific sights.

Join your sea turtle guide as you navigate every inch of our oceans, from the sunlit surface to the deepest, darkest depths. This beautiful book will help you explore the five oceans on our planet, meeting the creatures who live there and finding out just how their incredible surroundings work. From tides and currents, to migrations and conservation, see our oceans in action and learn how you can help to save them.

''A magical true story with stunningly beautiful illustrations. It is a book to treasure forever'' David Walliams, comedian and children''s author ____________________ In fairy tales, the wolf''s cry makes people shudder. They''ve been hunted, captured. But the wolf carries a wild magic - a magic that once restored a barren land. When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone Park in the 1930s, the ecosystem started to collapse. Enormous herds of elk swarmed the plains, bears starved, rabbit families shrunk and birds flew away to new homes. Plants vanished, trees withered and rivers meandered. Until in 1995, wolves returned to the park and everything began to change for the better. This is the story of their homecoming. With atmospheric storytelling from Catherine Barr and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Jenni Desmond, this inspiring true story shows that every species plays an important part in protecting our planet.

The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change! Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth’s climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You''ll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects that climate change has on humans and animals across the world. As well as discovering the effects of global warming, you''ll discover practical ways we can work together to solve it, from using renewable energy to swapping meat for vegetables in our diet. With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband and Mike Love, The Story of Climate Change will give you all the information you need, and will inspire you to do your part to fight the climate emergency!

As the Arctic summer fades, the sea swallow and the humpback whale share the challenge of an epic voyage. Follow the animals on their perilous adventure, as they face drifting fishing nets, lurking killer whales, relentless rain and fierce, icy winds. With breathtaking illustrations by Gerry Turley, travel across the sky and sea to experience one of the longest and most dangerous animal migrations.

In A Horse Called Ed, Ed is a police horse and has an important job. Along with his rider, Natalie, he goes on patrol and keeps us safe. Natalie takes care of him, too. This book is in Orange Book Band, Oxford Level 6, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 5.Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is a diverse and inspiring series of fully-decodable titles for reading practice that''s matched to phonics knowledge. Aligned to Letters and Sounds, this contemporary series broadens children''s subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning andimproving their reading fluency.

Discover 50 reasons to love lots of animals in this lovable, gifty anthology!

The world is brimming full of incredible inventions - but where did it all begin? How did these incredible inventions come about? Journey back in time, travel across the world and discover incredible inventions from throughout history. Take a ride on the very first wheel, find your way and ensure you''ll never get lost again with the compass, let the lights come on with electricity, watch as the world puffs into life with the steam engine and many more astounding inventions. Written with bitesized pieces of text and illustrated with bright and engaging artwork, this is the perfect introduction to some of the most amazing inventions that have helped make history. Learn fascinating facts about the people behind these inventions and how their discoveries changed the world forever. So what are you waiting for? Let''s uncover The Story of Inventions! Inventions featured: The wheel, the compass, paper, clocks, gunpowder, steam engines, vaccinations, computers, electricity, the telephone, the car, planes, plastic, nuclear weapons and the internet.

15 Endangered species in six different habitats need your help to survive!Pick a place. Choose a creature. Discover its story and the danger it faces. Then find out how to help it survive. 15 wild and wonderful creatures, all on the IUCN Red List, need our help - this important book is interactive, engaging and informative, and will inspire children to save their planet!Red Alert! is inspired and endorsed by the ''Red List'' database maintained by International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Currently the list includes over 70,000 species known to be at risk, but it grows larger all the time.

This beautiful Fertility journal is a therapeutic and practical way to track your Trying To Conceive (TTC) journey. This book allows you to track 1 year worth of cycles! Track your moods, cycles, ovulation, medications, supplements, cervical fluid changes, luteinizing hormone, thoughts, and hopes. There are beautiful quotes, illustrations you can colour in, gratitude prompts about health and the future and much more. It makes an excellent gift for a loved one who is going through their fertility journey, or a beautiful gift to yourself if you are trying to get pregnant. CYCLE TRACKER that can track 12 cycles (1 year!), includes date, waking temperature, cervical fluid changes, ovulation, hormonal changes, mood, medications, intercourse and more. INSPIRING QUOTES to keep you focused and positive on your journey. GRATITUDE PROMPTS & AFFIRMATIONS to help you feel good and focus yourself on your goals. HIGH QUALITY 8.5x11 JOURNAL WITH GLOSSY COVER and 100 high quality pages. The Fertility Journals are perfect for the Trying To Conceive (TTC) and come with a range of fun covers from Pineapples (a symbol of good luck and implantation in the TTC community), quotes, flowers, baby illustrations and other fun designs. Check out my store for more! These journals come with comforting quotes about fertility and family every few pages, 40 day cycle tracking for even the longest cycles which includes all the key things you need to track including temperature, cervical fluid, hormones, medication and more. This book also comes with datejjournals, including a place where you can circle the day and write the month. Making it a great way to track your to do lists, cycles and more 100 High Quality Thick Cream Pages, Some Lined With A Date Section, Some With Quotes, Some With Pretty Designs You Can Colour In. High Quality Glossy Cover. 8.5x11 Size Book. Makes a lovely thoughtful gift to a loved one or even a gift to yourself! Buy Today! - Wishing You Luck, Love & Baby Dust!

Let your spirit rise. Spiritual Self-Help Therapy Relaxation Inspirational Self-Esteem Creativity Journal Writing This composition size notebook was created with the top half of the page blank for you doodling, automatic drawing, or thought images and the bottom half college ruled lines for writing, thoughts, and automatic writing.

Watercolor Autumn Leaves Mandala Spiritual Self-Help Therapy Relaxation Inspirational Self-Esteem Creativity Journal Writing This composition size notebook was created with the top half of the page blank for you doodling, automatic drawing, or thought images and the bottom half college ruled lines for writing, thoughts, and automatic writing. I created these flower mandalas to assist meditation practitioner''s attention and as a spiritual guidance tool, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. Please look inside to see the pages I created.

Aster Watercolor Flowers Mandala Spiritual Self-Help Therapy Relaxation Inspirational Self-Esteem Creativity Journal Writing This composition size notebook was created with the top half of the page blank for you doodling, automatic drawing, or thought images and the bottom half college ruled lines for writing, thoughts, and automatic writing. I created these flower mandalas to assist meditation practitioner''s attention and as a spiritual guidance tool, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. Please look inside to see the pages I created.