New Releases by Mick Manning

37 inspirational Nature Heroes from around the world and across history. From Queen Hatshepsut of Ancient Egypt and Aristotle of Ancient Greece, to Charles Darwin, John Muir, Rachel Carson, Grey Owl, Chico Mendes, Beatrix Potter, Wangari Maathai, David Attenborough, young heroes of the 21st century and many more. They have all stood up for Nature as pioneer thinkers, artists, writers and campaigners, to help protect our precious and endangered natural world. Be inspired to take action for our planet - and you too can be a nature hero. With full-color illustrations throughout, this is a lively, entertaining introduction to Nature''s Heroes, using first person narrative, from an award-winning duo famous for their ground-breaking information books for children.

A beautifully illustrated biography of one of the world''s most iconic artists, Claude Monet, told from his perspective and including reproductions of his most famous artworks. Claude Monet is one of the most famous artists of all time, founder of the art movement Impressionism, with work in almost every major gallery around the world. Produced to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the artist''s death, this is a beautifully illustrated retelling of his life, written from his perspective and features reproductions of his key works. Including information on Impressionism, colour theory, the inspiration of nature in art, the context of his most iconic works and much more. This book is an accessible way to dive into the wonderful world of Monet. The creative team of Mick Manning and Brita Granström are well-known for their groundbreaking children''s information books. Their many awards range the TES Information Book Award for What''s Under the Bed? and the English Association Non-fiction award for Charlie''s War Illustrated.

The essence of life on Earth before humans began to write about it is revealed in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction book. Paddle down the river of time on an amazing prehistoric journey - all you need to bring is your imagination! Witness the fiery beginnings of our Earth, and the explosion of life on our planet. Fly with a pterosaur! Hang out with apes! Ride a mammoth! Help to make an amazing cave painting and witness the first ever writing - a hymn to the Moon Goddess! An exciting, action-packed introduction to prehistory, from first life on Earth to the beginning of recorded history.

Get more children reading more! This pack of six picture books - including stories, non-fiction and poetry - is from the Readerful Books for Sharing collection. They are designed for adults to read to children aged 8 to 9 years. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. - Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful''s Independent Library or from Rise. You''ll find links between the books'' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

A friendly and inspiring introduction to art history, telling the stories of the world''s greatest paintings and artists from prehistory to the modern day The Story of Paintings begins with the cave paintings of our Stone Age ancestors and continues through to the modern day. Mick Manning and Brita Granström take your on a tour of their personally selected gallery which showcases the work of some of the world''s most famous artists and few a less well-known ones. The artists featured include van Eyck, da Vinci, Bruegel, Rembrandt, Velázquez, JMW Turner, Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, Georgia O''Keefe, Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Jackson Pollock as well as Dame Laura Knight and Kalan Khan. The friendly text and illustrations help children to appreciate the art, highlighting interesting biographical details and picking out key details to spot. The book''s large format means the art is reproduced on a wonderfully impactful scale. This really is a book to give and treasure. The creative team of Mick Manning and Brita Granström are well-known for their ground breaking children''s information books. Their many awards range the TES Information Book Award for What''s Under the Bed? and the English Association Non-fiction award for Charlie''s War Illustrated.

A friendly and inspiring introduction to music history, telling the stories of the world''s greatest musicians from Bach to Beyonce. The Story of Music begins with the early drums and flutes of our ancestors, which date back to the last icea age, through to the modern day. Mick Manning and Brita Granström take your on a tour of their personally selected music library which showcases the work of some of the world''s most famous artists and few a less well-known ones. The musicians featured include Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry; Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Blondie, Grandmaster Flash, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce as well as Bjork and Kraftwerk. The friendly text and illustrations help children to appreciate the music, highlighting interesting biographical details. The book''s large format means the music artwork is reproduced on a wonderfully impactful scale. This really is a book to give and treasure. The creative team of Mick Manning and Brita Granström are well-known for their ground breaking children''s information books. Their many awards range the TES Information Book Award for What''s Under the Bed? and the English Association Non-fiction award for Charlie''s War Illustrated.

Holidays offer some of the best times of the year. From making thoughtful presents on Valentine''s Day to pulling silly pranks on April Fools'' Day, Max and Kate have a lot of fun on holidays! What other surprises do the holidays have in store for these best friends? This charming book introduces readers to holidays throughout the year. The simple, age-appropriate text is perfect for early readers. Adorable illustrations and goofy jokes will draw in readers. They''ll love reading about Max and Kate''s holiday adventures.

For animal lovers, few things are as exciting as going outside and spotting a cute or unfamiliar creature. From bunnies and baby squirrels to ants, readers of this book will meet and learn about many exciting animals. Accessible text and charming illustrations captivate readers and help them become familiar with the characters, while also gaining knowledge about important elementary life science curricula. This delightful book is sure to be a hit with readers of many ages and levels.

A new baby in the family can be a big change, but becoming an older sibling is an exciting and important moment in many people''s lives. With the help of this engaging book, readers join along with Max and Kate as they help prepare for, and eventually meet, Max''s new baby brother. The delightful storyline is accompanied by colorful illustrations and accessible text that allows readers to easily follow along, while also picking up on important skills for life.

Max and Kate play all kinds of creative games. They play pretend, build forts, and even do magic tricks. What goofy adventures will these best friends go on next? Readers of this delightful book will find out. Even reluctant readers will love Max and Kate''s silly jokes and fun games. With simple, age-appropriate text, charming illustrations, and lots of humor, this endearing book is perfect for early readers.

Plants and animals often bring about curiosity in young readers. Those who pick up this stimulating book will follow along as two relatable characters, Max and Kate, explore the many different aspects of nature, often with the help of family members. Colorful illustrations are accompanied by captivating text that will engage readers of many ages and encourage them to learn more about nature and science. Inquisitive readers will love keeping up with the characters and learning the answers to questions they have likely wondered themselves.

With a little imagination, an escalator can turn into a mountain! A subway train can be a space rocket headed to the moon! The imagination is a weird and wonderful tool. Max and Kate will never be bored with their imaginations at work. Readers of this charming book will follow Max and Kate on their creative adventures. Even reluctant readers will love the colorful illustrations and silly jokes. With simple, age-appropriate text and plenty of humor, this book is perfect for early readers.

Crafts can be a fun way to learn. With the help of this captivating book, readers of all ages can follow along with Max and Kate as they learn to make a number of fun projects, from sock puppets to clay pots. Concise, easy-to-follow text correlates closely with colorful illustrations that will hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers. Each friendly and relatable character adds something unique to this captivating volume. Young artists and readers of many levels won''t want to put this exciting book down.

Max and Kate have all kinds of fun outdoors. Can they solve the case of the missing rabbits? Is the frog in the woods really a prince? Can snowmen come to life? Readers of this delightful book will find out. Full of silly jokes and humorous twists, even reluctant readers will love reading about Max and Kate''s adventures. Simple, age-appropriate text and captivating illustrations make this book perfect for early readers. What will Max and Kate get up to next?

Visiting a new place is always a fun adventure, but it''s even more fun when you''ve got friends and family members by your side! In this stimulating volume, Max and Kate visit Max''s Aunt Sue on her farm. They learn about working on the farm and along the way, they even meet some new animal friends. Colorful illustrations and captivating text will engage readers of all ages and encourage them to experience new things. Featuring relatable characters and entertaining stories, this book is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.

Award-winning duo Manning and Granstrsm bring to life the extraordinary history of the book through the treasures of one of the greatest libraries in the world: the British Library.

This sumptious book is a wonderful first-introduction to British history. Masters of illustrated non-fiction, Mick Manning and Brita Granström tell the story of Britain from the Stone Age up to the present in a truly integrated narrative of text and illustration. It moves throughs the Iron Age, Stonehenge, the Celts, the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, then on to the marvels of the Medieval era, the Tudors and Stuarts, the Industrial Revolution, the Victorians and the 20th century right up to the modern day. The exciting story is supplemented by many amazing facts and introduces key figures from kings, queens and military leaders to scientists, artists and writers. History doesn''t have to be horrible - here it is gripping, fascinating and fun!

Offers an informative guide to the lives of these enormous animals who once ruled the land; highlighting how they lived, fought off predators, avoided humans and hunted for food to survive and thrive in their natural habitat.

"A perfect introduction to the real Shakespeare" - Simon Callow The life of William Shakespeare is vividly depicted, from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, childhood and schooldays, through apprenticeship at his father''s glove-making shop, his marriage to Anne Hathaway, and then the move to London - where Will hones his skills as an actor-playwright for The Lord Chamberlain''s Men. When the newly-built Globe Theatre opens in 1599, Will Shakespeare is a key member of the company, and many of Shakespeare''s most famous plays are first performed here. By his death in 1616, William Shakespeare is acknowledged as the master playwright of his age - and ever since as one of the greatest writers of all time. With lively graphic-novel descriptions of many of Shakespeare''s most famous plays, including A Midsummer Night''s Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Henry V, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello and The Tempest, and drawing on the latest biographical research, this is the perfect introduction for children to the life and works of William Shakespeare.

Award-winners Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom bring British history to life in this lavishly illustrated book, telling our island''s story from the Stone Age through to the present."

"Mick Manning''s grandfather Charlie joined the army in 1914 and served right through World War One. Fighting in the mud of France, the baking deserts of Palastine and the freezing hills of Salonika, he lived to tell the tale"--Back cover.

Mick Manning''s grandfather joined the army in 1914 and served right through World War One. Fighting in the artillery on the front line in Egypt, Palestine and France, Charlie lived to tell his tale. Here Mick and Brita tell us about Charlie''s War, illustrating his story with stunning artwork, period scraps and artefacts.

** Winner of The English Association 4-11 Book Awards - Key Stage 2 Non-Fiction ** Mick Manning''s mother was a young woman in Wales at the outbreak of World War II. This fascinating book, a companion to the the very successful Tail-End Charlie about Mick''s father''s life in the RAF in World War II, tells her story using the same innovative non-fiction narrative style. At the outbreak of war and the start of food rationing, she left school aged 14 to work in a local greengrocer''s shop. Later joining the WAAF (the Women''s Auxiliary Air Force), she became a wireless operator and eventually a Y service listener for the secret signal decoding operation at Bletchley Park where the famous German Enigma Code was cracked. The book also looks at other essential women''s roles during the war including the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service), the Wrens (Women''s Royal Naval Service), Land Army, Fire Service etc, and a wide range of aspects of life affected by the war effort. Simply written and using speech bubbles and captioned illustration boxes of artefacts and documents from the period, this is a dramatic and engaging introduction to its subject.

A moving but accessible account of a young man''s experiences on the beaches of Dunkirk in the Second World War

Agathon the Greek soldier returns home from battle, meeting lots of interesting characters from classical Greece along the way.