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NEW TITLES

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Picture Books

Amazing Animals

Creepy Creatures

Mysteries of the Universe

Grammar Basics

NFL Today

Thats Spooky!
CLASSIC SERIES

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Seedlings

10

Grow with Me

11

Living Wild

12

When Dinosaurs Lived

12

Age of Dinosaurs

12

Natures Bounty

13

Brushes with Greatness

13

Poetry Basics

13

Nonfiction: Writing for

Fact and Argument

14

Great Expeditions

14

Great Warriors

14

Simple Machines

15

Built for Success

15

Rescue Vehicles

16

Baseball: The Great American Game

Erikas Story

17

World Series Champions

It is the winter of 1944. In Nazi-occupied

18

Super Bowl Champions

Europe, a Jewish couple realize their fate is

18

NBA Champions

sealed and make a heart-rending decision so

18

The NBA: A History of Hoops

that their infant daughter might live. Ruth

Vander Zees elegant narration and Roberto

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Innocentis searing and beautiful illustrations

combine to capture the fear, love, and sadness
of a Holocaust survivors story.

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Author: Ruth Vander Zee

Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti
Price: $9.99
Interest level: Age 8 and up
Page count: 24
Trim size: 10" x 9-1/2"
Color illustrations
978-0-89812-891-8

New Titles: PICTURE BOOKS

Classic Title:
Cinderella
Author: Charles Perrault
Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti
Price: $7.99
Interest level: Age 8 and up
Page count: 32
Trim size: 7-3/4" x 11"
Color illustrations
978-0-89812-828-4

Classic Title:
A Night on the Range
Author: Aaron Frisch
Illustrator: Chris Sheban
Price: $7.99
Interest level: Age 4 and up
Page count: 32
Trim size: 10-3/4" x 9-1/2"
Color illustrations
978-0-89812-829-1

Classic Title:
Rose Blanche
Author: Christophe Gallaz
Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti
Price: $10.99
Interest level: Age 10 and up
Page count: 32
Trim size: 8-1/4" x 11"
Color illustrations
978-0-89812-385-2

Margery Williams Biancos The Velveteen Rabbit,

Author:
Margery Williams Bianco
Illustrator: Monique Felix
Price: $8.99
Interest level: Age 8 and up
Page count: 40
Trim size: 7-3/4" x 11-3/8"
Color illustrations

the warm-toned illustrations of award-winning

978-0-89812-831-4

Price: $9.95; Interest level:

The Velveteen Rabbit

Whether made of wood, metal, or cloth, all
toys have dreams. They long to be admired,
played with, and loved. But most of all, they
yearn to become real. In this softcover edition of

artist Monique Felix give life to a classic story of

childhood wonder.

Classic Title:
Tuba Lessons
Author: T. C. Bartlett
Illustrator: Monique Felix
Age 6 and up; Page count: 32
Trim size: 10-1/2" x 10-1/2"
Color illustrations
978-0-89812-522-1

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New Titles: A M A Z I N G A N I M A L S
New Titles
Bison
978-0-89812-787-4
Jaguars
978-0-89812-788-1
Komodo Dragons
978-0-89812-789-8
Owls
978-0-89812-790-4
Pandas
978-0-89812-791-1
Rhinoceroses
978-0-89812-792-8

Classic Titles

Amazing Animals
This popular series continues traveling the
planet to study bison, jaguars, and other
fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are
paired with accessible text to examine the
featured creatures appearance, habitat,
behaviors, and life cycle.
Price
Individual titles: $6.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 9" 11-1/4"
Color photographs
20092013
Interest level: Age 6 and up

the Amazing Animals series will attract both beginning and

struggling readers. The large, beautiful photos on each spread include
vivid shots of animals in action as well as close-ups of their faces.
The text, although made up of simple sentences, conveys plenty
of interesting information. Booklist

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Alligators
978-0-89812-689-1
Bats
978-0-89812-690-7
Cheetahs
978-0-89812-561-0
Crocodiles
978-0-89812-749-2
Dolphins
978-0-89812-562-7
Eagles
978-0-89812-691-4
Elephants
978-0-89812-563-4
Giraffes
978-0-89812-741-6
Gorillas
978-0-89812-692-1
Kangaroos
978-0-89812-693-8
Killer Whales
978-0-89812-694-5
Koalas
978-0-89812-746-1
Leopards
978-0-89812-695-2
Lions
978-0-89812-747-8
Monkeys
978-0-89812-742-3
Moose
978-0-89812-696-9
Parrots
978-0-89812-825-3
Penguins
978-0-89812-743-0
Polar Bears
978-0-89812-752-2
Sharks
978-0-89812-744-7
Snakes
978-0-89812-751-5
Swans
978-0-89812-748-5
Tigers
978-0-89812-745-4
Wolves
978-0-89812-564-1

New Titles: C R E E P Y C R E A T U R E S

Creepy Creatures
Creepy Creatures inspects the ground,
observes plants, and peers into crevices
to spotlight six more mini-beasts that
scurry, fly, slide, or crawl. Each book
matches clear text with up-close (and
often startling) photos to give young
readers an easy-to-follow introduction
to the featured creatures body, growth
process, behavior, food sources, and
common habitats. Each title concludes
with an activity.

Price
Individual titles: $5.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 8-7/8" x 8-3/4"
Color photographs and illustrations
20112013
Interest level: Age 6 and up

New Titles
Ants
978-0-89812-793-5
Beetles
978-0-89812-794-2
Cockroaches
978-0-89812-795-9
Slugs
978-0-89812-796-6
Termites
978-0-89812-797-3
Ticks
978-0-89812-798-0

Classic Titles
Centipedes
978-0-89812-565-8
Crickets
978-0-89812-566-5
Mantises
978-0-89812-567-2
Scorpions
978-0-89812-568-9
Spiders
978-0-89812-569-6
Worms
978-0-89812-570-2

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New Titles: M Y S T E R I E S O F T H E U N I V E R S E

Black Holes
978-0-89812-911-3
Energy
978-0-89812-912-0
Galaxies
978-0-89812-913-7
Gravity
978-0-89812-914-4
Light
978-0-89812-915-1
Mass & Matter
978-0-89812-916-8
Space & Time
978-0-89812-917-5
Stars
978-0-89812-918-2

Mysteries of the Universe

The most fundamental forces at work in our world are some of the
most mysterious, and people have grappled with certain questions for
centuries. Mysteries of the Universe tackles eight of the astronomical
and physical phenomena that have inspired and challenged scientists,
chronicling the discoveries that have been made and the puzzles that
remain. Complicated scientific principles are contextualized with
accessible examples and illustrated with stunning photos, assisting
readers in grasping the magnitude of the mystery.
Price
Individual titles: $12.00
Specifications
Page count: 48; Trim size: 7-3/4" x 10-1/4"
Color and historical photographs and illustrations; 2013
Interest level: Age 10 and up

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New Titles: G R A M M A R B A S I C S

Grammar Basics
A clear understanding of English grammar is essential to good written
and spoken communication, and Grammar Basics is the perfect
teaching tool for young readersand writers! This colorful series
explores four parts of speech in terms of their overall relationship
to sentences. A friendly tone and appealing photos make for a most
accessible introduction to the way words are used in writing and in
life. A concluding word game even offers a fun means of putting
grammatical principles into practice!
Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 24; Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10"
Color photographs; 2013
Interest level: Age 6 and up

Adjectives
978-0-89812-799-7
Adverbs
978-0-89812-800-0
Nouns
978-0-89812-801-7
Verbs
978-0-89812-802-4

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New Titles: N F L T O D A Y

NFL Today
No professional sports league in America can match the popularity of
the National Football League, and no books can match the drama and
excitement of NFL Today! This hit series has been fully revised and
updated to encapsulate the origins, stars, and unforgettable moments
of all 32 NFL teams, from the pioneering Packers to the rising Texans.
Brilliant photos capture all of the games hard-hitting energy, while
Sideline Stories and Meet the Team panels present fascinating
anecdotes and introductions to all-time gridiron greats.
Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size: 8-3/4" x 10-1/4"
Color and historical photographs and artwork
2013
Interest level: Age 10 and up

MEET THE RAVENS

He wants to break
someone in half.
MIAMI DOLPHINS GENERAL MANAGER
RANDY MUELLER ON RAY LEWIS

as Woodson, Starks, and cornerback Chris McAllister, the Ravens could put a stranglehold on opposing
offenses. But with the exception of Ogden, Baltimores offense had just mediocre ability.
Billick loved coordinating offenses that featured high-powered passing attacks. But in Baltimore, he
didnt have the type of talent needed to run an explosive offense through the air. Instead, he installed a

Ray Lewis

LINEBACKER / RAVENS SEASONS: 1996PRESENT / HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-1 / WEIGHT: 245 POUNDS

low-risk, run-oriented offense, choosing to play conservatively with the ball and rely on his fierce defense
to hold opponents down.
The Ravens started the 1999 season 36. But then the team took flight, averaging 26 points per game
the rest of the year. Much of the offensive spark came when backup quarterback Tony Banks stepped
in at midseason and tossed 17 touchdown passesmany of them to receiver Qadry Ismail, a speedster
who piled up more than 1,000 receiving yards. Behind these efforts and those of the NFLs second-best
defense, Baltimore won five of its last seven games to finish 88. Weve built a little fire here, said

Coach Billick. It will be interesting to see how big it gets.

Dick Butkus. Lawrence Taylor. Ray Lewis. Such is the reputation of Ray Lewis that any discussion of
the greatest linebackers in NFL history must include Ray-Ray. Number 52 had it all: great instincts,
good speed, and vicious hitting power. As Miami Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said, He
wants to break someone in half each time he hits them. Lewiss ability was made evident by the slew
of awards won during his career2 NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards (2000 and 2003), a Super
Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and 13 Pro Bowl selections. But what truly elevated him into
the realm of all-time greats was the passion and vocal leadership he brought onto the field. Fellow
Ravens defenders played with an extra bit of energy for fear of letting Lewis down. Lewiss legacy was
tarnished somewhat in February 2000, when he was charged with murder after two men were killed
outside an Atlanta nightclub during a Super Bowl party. He was ultimately cleared of the most serious
charges and came back to lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl a year later.

oping to add fuel to their fire, the Ravens used the fifth overall pick of the 2000
NFL Draft to select University of Tennessee running back Jamal Lewis, a big,
powerful ballcarrier with the ability to wear down opposing defenses. The Ravens
also added offensive firepower by signing veteran tight end Shannon Sharpe and
former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Trent Dilfer. Sharpe gave the Ravens a

sure-handed target, while Dilfer was signed to serve as Bankss backup.

The Ravens soared to a 51 start in 2000. The fearsome defense led the way, not allowing a single

point in three of those six games. But the Ravens offense, which had looked so promising at the end
of the previous season, got worse in 2000. Bankss performance was marked by interceptions, fumbles,

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Arizona Cardinals
978-0-89812-845-1
Atlanta Falcons
978-0-89812-846-8
Baltimore Ravens
978-0-89812-847-5
Buffalo Bills
978-0-89812-848-2
Carolina Panthers
978-0-89812-849-9
Chicago Bears
978-0-89812-850-5
Cincinnati Bengals
978-0-89812-851-2
Cleveland Browns
978-0-89812-852-9
Dallas Cowboys
978-0-89812-853-6
Denver Broncos
978-0-89812-854-3
Detroit Lions
978-0-89812-855-0
Green Bay Packers
978-0-89812-856-7
Houston Texans
978-0-89812-857-4
Indianapolis Colts
978-0-89812-858-1
Jacksonville Jaguars
978-0-89812-859-8
Kansas City Chiefs
978-0-89812-860-4
Miami Dolphins
978-0-89812-861-1
Minnesota Vikings
978-0-89812-862-8
New England Patriots
978-0-89812-863-5
New Orleans Saints
978-0-89812-864-2
New York Giants
978-0-89812-865-9
New York Jets
978-0-89812-866-6
Oakland Raiders
978-0-89812-867-3
Philadelphia Eagles
978-0-89812-868-0
Pittsburgh Steelers
978-0-89812-869-7
St. Louis Rams
978-0-89812-870-3
San Diego Chargers
978-0-89812-871-0
San Francisco 49ers
978-0-89812-872-7
Seattle Seahawks
978-0-89812-873-4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
978-0-89812-874-1
Tennessee Titans
978-0-89812-875-8
Washington Redskins
978-0-89812-876-5

New Titles: T H A T S S P O O K Y !

Thats Spooky!
Hungry werewolves. Spell-casting witches. Moaning
mummies. Thats Spooky! offers young readers a fun and
colorful introduction to the world of monsters, magic,
and the unexplained. This series spotlights six spooky
creatures, investigating their behaviors, powers, weaknesses,
and characteristic physical traits, as well as how they have
become part of pop culture. Simple but lively writing is
paired with hair-raising photos within an atmospheric
design to capture all the thrills these creatures of the night
have to offer!
Price
Individual titles: $5.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 8-3/4" 8-3/4"
Color photographs
2013
Interest level: Age 6 and up

Ghosts
978-0-89812-803-1
Mummies
978-0-89812-804-8
Vampires
978-0-89812-805-5
Werewolves
978-0-89812-806-2
Witches
978-0-89812-807-9
Zombies
978-0-89812-808-6

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Classic Series: S E E D L I N G S

Seedlings
Seedlings offers irresistible introductions to
exotic but familiar animals, using a friendly
voice and educational text crafted for the
youngest of readers. Dynamic photos depict
the featured animal eating, moving, growing,
and playing.

Price
Individual titles: $5.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size:
8-3/4" 8-3/4"
Color photographs
2013
Interest level:
Age 5 and up

Dolphins
978-0-89812-781-2
Elephants
978-0-89812-782-9
Giraffes
978-0-89812-783-6
Lions
978-0-89812-784-3
Monkeys
978-0-89812-785-0
Penguins
978-0-89812-786-7

Classic Series: G R O W W I T H M E

Grow with Me
Grow with Me peers into a beehive, a cocoon,
garden soil, and elsewhere to explore up-close
the lives and growth of an assortment of
creatures and plants. Magnified photos and a
life-cycle recap contribute to the educational
experience.

Price
Individual titles: $6.99
Specifications
Page count: 32
Trim size:
8-1/4" x 10-1/4"
Color photographs
2013
Interest level:
Age 8 and up

Bee
978-0-89812-767-6
Butterfly
978-0-89812-768-3
Frog
978-0-89812-769-0
Ladybug
978-0-89812-770-6
Sunflower
978-0-89812-771-3
Tomato
978-0-89812-772-0

The magnified photos are sure to attract the young reader as they gain an up-close look at the life stages and anatomical
parts. The books end with a very nice summary of the entire life cycle. National Science Teachers Association

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Classic Series: L I V I N G W I L D

Living Wild
The crushing bite of alligators, the
watchful eyes of owls, the hammering
beaks of woodpeckers, and the
defining characteristics of 21 other
fascinating animals are explored in the
popular Living Wild series.
Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 48; Trim size: 9-5/8" x 10-1/2"
Color and historical photographs and
illustrations; 20112013
Interest level: Age 10 and up

Alligators
978-0-89812-550-4
Bats
978-0-89812-549-8
Bison
978-0-89812-669-3
Camels
978-0-89812-773-7
Cougars
978-0-89812-774-4
Eagles
978-0-89812-551-1
Gorillas
978-0-89812-552-8
Hummingbirds
978-0-89812-670-9
Jaguars
978-0-89812-671-6
Kangaroos
978-0-89812-553-5
Killer Whales
978-0-89812-554-2
Komodo Dragons
978-0-89812-672-3
Leopards
978-0-89812-555-9
Moose
978-0-89812-556-6
Owls
978-0-89812-673-0
Pandas
978-0-89812-674-7
Piranhas
978-0-89812-775-1
Rhinoceroses
978-0-89812-675-4
Sea Lions
978-0-89812-776-8
Tortoises
978-0-89812-777-5
Vultures
978-0-89812-778-2
Whales
978-0-89812-676-1
Woodpeckers
978-0-89812-779-9
Zebras
978-0-89812-780-5

Stunning, full-page photographs create

immediate visual interest. Booklist
These titles combine excellent-quality photography
with solid factual material and a myth or folktale to
round out the offerings. School Library Journal

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Classic Series: W H E N D I N O S A U R S L I V E D
When Dinosaurs Lived

Price
Individual titles: $6.99
The terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex. The tanklike
Specifications
Triceratops. Although they vanished from Earth Page count: 24
Trim size:
millions of years ago, these and other extinct
9-5/8" x 10-1/2"
creatures remain endlessly fascinating. When
Color and historical
Dinosaurs Lived takes young readers back in time photographs and
illustrations
for a fundamental introduction to six ancient
2012
reptiles and the world they ruled.
Interest level:
Age 6 and up

Apatosaurus
978-0-89812-730-0
Pterodactyls
978-0-89812-731-7
Stegosaurus
978-0-89812-732-4
Triceratops
978-0-89812-733-1
Tyrannosaurus rex
978-0-89812-734-8
Velociraptor
978-0-89812-735-5

Classic Series: A G E O F D I N O S A U R S
Age of Dinosaurs
The age of dinosaurs was filled with
spectacularly diverse life forms. This series
invites readers on paleontological expeditions,
starting each book with the moment of the
prehistoric creatures discovery and concluding
with what scientists know about it today.
Each volume in the series is lavishly illustrated with photographs of fossils, bones, and
reproductions from original monographs and scientific papers. Science Books and Films

Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size:
9-5/8" x 10-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
2011
Interest level:
Age 10 and up

Apatosaurus
978-0-89812-539-9
Pterodactyl
978-0-89812-540-5
Stegosaurus
978-0-89812-541-2
Triceratops
978-0-89812-542-9
Tyrannosaurus rex
978-0-89812-543-6
Velociraptor
978-0-89812-544-3

Classic Series: N A T U R E S B O U N T Y
Natures Bounty
The circle of life is made up of food chains
the relationships that explain who eats whom.
Natures Bounty takes readers to five distinct
biomes of the natural world and explains
a food chain unique to each, introducing
predators, prey, and scavengers.
Assisted by terrific photos, these books do an excellent job describing the interrelatedness of the
inhabitants of mountain, Arctic, and marine ecosystems. The Horn Book Guide

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Price
Individual titles: $12.00
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size:
8-1/2" x 11-1/2"
Color photographs
2009
Interest level:
Age 10 and up

A Desert Food Chain

978-1-897563-09-0
A Mountain Food Chain
978-1-897563-10-6
An Ocean Food Chain
978-0-89812-740-9
A Prairie Food Chain
978-1-897563-12-0
A Rainforest Food Chain
978-0-89812-739-3

Classic Series: B R U S H E S W I T H G R E A T N E S S
Brushes with Greatness
The centuries-old story of painting is told
by spotlighting four distinct genres and their
associated artists. Each beautiful book looks
closely at some of the greatest works ever
created and explains the evolution of artistic
techniques as the genre changed over time.
The reproductions are exceedingly fine, and

Price
Individual titles: $12.00
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size:
7-1/2" x 10-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs and artwork
2013
Interest level:
Age 10 and up

a spacious design complements the content

admirably. School Library Journal

History Paintings
978-0-89812-763-8
Landscapes
978-0-89812-764-5
Portraits
978-0-89812-765-2
Still Lifes
978-0-89812-766-9

Classic Series: P O E T R Y B A S I C S
Poetry Basics
Poetry need not be complicated. In fact, some
of the oldest forms of poetry are written for
children. This series matches illustrations with
accessible example poems and fundamental
analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity
of haiku and music of nursery rhymes.

Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 32; Trim
size: 8-1/2" x 11"
Color and historical
photographs and artwork
2010; Interest level:
Age 10 and up

Haiku
978-0-89812-736-2
Nursery Rhymes
978-0-89812-892-5

Classic Series: N O N F I C T I O N : W R I T I N G F O R F A C T A N D A R G U M E N T
Nonfiction: Writing for
Fact and Argument
Nonfiction writing enables writers to enlighten
their readers with facts or persuade them with
arguments. This approachable series will help
budding writers do just that.

Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 48; Trim
size: 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
2011; Interest level:
Age 10 and up

Effective Speeches
978-0-89812-545-0
Journalistic Articles
978-0-89812-546-7
Organized Essays
978-0-89812-547-4
Truthful Biographies
978-0-89812-548-1

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Classic Series: G R E A T E X P E D I T I O N S
Great Expeditions
With engaging text and archival photos,
this series introduces readers to six of the
boldest expeditionary forces in recent history,
providing biographical details about the
participants and relating how their exploits
and discoveries changed the world.
The images are eye-catching, and the tone is conversational enough to keep readers engaged.

Price
Individual titles: $12.00
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size: 8-1/4" x 11"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
2012
Interest level:
Age 10 and up

Through the
American West
978-0-89812-663-1
To the Heart of Africa
978-0-89812-664-8
To the Moon
978-0-89812-666-2
To the Ocean Deep
978-0-89812-665-5
To the South Pole
978-0-89812-667-9
To the Top of
Mount Everest
978-0-89812-668-6

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Classic Series: G R E A T W A R R I O R S
Great Warriors
From gladiators in crowded arenas to samurai
on open battlefields, each era of human history
has seen its share of Great Warriors. Simple text
and artful illustrations combine to help kids
discover what life was like for three unique
and fearsome types of combatants.

Price
Individual titles: $8.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 9" x 11"
Color photographs
and illustrations
2011
Interest level:
Age 6 and up

Gladiators
978-0-89812-571-9
Knights
978-0-89812-572-6
Samurai
978-0-89812-574-0

The illustrations are reproductions of historical artwork, lending the books a feeling of
maturity that independent readers will appreciate. These are excellent introductions
and fun to read aloud. School Library Journal

Classic Series: S I M P L E M A C H I N E S
Simple Machines
From bicycle tires and doorknobs to shovels
and scissors, the world is full of objects that
help people perform basic tasks more easily.
Simple Machines examines the six most
common mechanisms, providing descriptions
of the machines, their uses, and their forms.
In these attractive titles, simple language in a large font describes each machine and its uses.
Mentions of how the device has been used throughout history add interest, and the photos are
bold and well placed. School Library Journal

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Price
Individual titles: $8.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 10" x 8-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs
2011
Interest level:
Age 6 and up

Inclined Planes
978-0-89812-579-5
Levers
978-0-89812-580-1
Pulleys
978-0-89812-581-8
Screws
978-0-89812-582-5
Wedges
978-0-89812-583-2
Wheels & Axles
978-0-89812-584-9

Classic Series: B U I L T F O R S U C C E S S

Built for Success

Built for Success spotlights 16 flourishing
corporations and the leaders who guided them
to prominence. Each title surveys the featured
companys complete history, its failures and
triumphs, its products and innovations, and the
ways it has affected people around the world.

Price
Individual titles: $12.00
Specifications
Page count: 48; Trim
size: 7-3/4" x 11"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations; 2009
2013; Interest level: Age
10 and up

Business titles may not be the hottest on nonfiction shelves, but

the attractive Built for Success series could change that . The
books, written in a lively style, yet with a minimum of fuss, pack
in plenty of history and tend to focus on the individuals who grew
the companies, adding a personal element to the narrative.
Booklist, Starred Review

The Story of Apple

978-0-89812-659-4
The Story of Amazon.com
978-0-89812-759-1
The Story of Coca-Cola
978-0-89812-753-9
The Story of CNN
978-0-89812-760-7
The Story of Disney
978-0-89812-754-6
The Story of eBay
978-0-89812-660-0
The Story of Facebook
978-0-89812-761-4
The Story of FedEx
978-0-89812-762-1
The Story of Ford
978-1-897563-02-1
The Story of Google
978-0-89812-755-3
The Story of McDonalds
978-0-89812-756-0
The Story of Microsoft
978-0-89812-757-7
The Story of Nike
978-0-89812-738-6
The Story of Starbucks
978-0-89812-737-9
The Story of the NFL
978-0-89812-661-7
The Story of Wal-Mart
978-0-89812-662-4

Classic Series: R E S C U E V E H I C L E S
Rescue Vehicles
When a crisis arises, special vehicles are called
to the scene. Rescue Vehicles captures all the
important action involved when people need
help, examining the features of each craft
and the ways in which emergency personnel
operate the vehicle.

Price
Individual titles: $5.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size: 8-1/4" x 10"
Color and historical
photographs
2011; Interest level:
Age 6 and up

Ambulances
978-0-89812-575-7
Fire Trucks
978-0-89812-577-1
Helicopters
978-0-89812-576-4
Rescue Boats
978-0-89812-578-8

The Rescue Vehicles series will no doubt be enjoyed by youngsters

obsessed with planes, trains, and automobiles. Booklist

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Classic Series: B A S E B A L L : T H E G R E A T A M E R I C A N G A M E

Baseball: The Great American Game

Although baseball has passionate fans around
the world, it will always be known as Americas
game. In this updated version of the best-selling
series, readers will learn the full history of the
teams in baseballs major leagues, from the
hard-luck Chicago Cubs to the 27-time world
champion New York Yankees. Side panels and
All-Time Team profiles enhance the story,

Price
Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size:
9-5/8" x 10-5/8"
Color and historical
photographs
2012
Interest level:
Age 10 and up

while spectacular photos capture all the hardhitting, base-stealing action.

The writing is engaging, and the eye-popping yet tasteful format is
an immediate draw. Using a thick stock of paper, the oversize
volumes feature fascinating, well-reproduced vintage photos
and crisp color pictures of more recent eras. Booklist

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The Story of the

Arizona Diamondbacks
978-0-89812-629-7
The Story of the
Atlanta Braves
978-0-89812-630-3
The Story of the
Baltimore Orioles
978-0-89812-631-0
The Story of the
Boston Red Sox
978-0-89812-632-7
The Story of the
Chicago Cubs
978-0-89812-633-4
The Story of the
Chicago White Sox
978-0-89812-634-1
The Story of the
Cincinnati Reds
978-0-89812-635-8
The Story of the
Cleveland Indians
978-0-89812-636-5
The Story of the
Colorado Rockies
978-0-89812-637-2
The Story of the
Detroit Tigers
978-0-89812-638-9

The Story of the

Florida Marlins
978-0-89812-639-6
The Story of the
Houston Astros
978-0-89812-640-2
The Story of the
Kansas City Royals
978-0-89812-641-9
The Story of the
Los Angeles Angels
of Anaheim
978-0-89812-642-6
The Story of the
Los Angeles Dodgers
978-0-89812-643-3
The Story of the
Milwaukee Brewers
978-0-89812-644-0
The Story of the
Minnesota Twins
978-0-89812-645-7
The Story of the
New York Mets
978-0-89812-646-4
The Story of the
New York Yankees
978-0-89812-647-1
The Story of the
Oakland Athletics
978-0-89812-648-8

The Story of the

Philadelphia Phillies
978-0-89812-649-5
The Story of the
Pittsburgh Pirates
978-0-89812-650-1
The Story of the
St. Louis Cardinals
978-0-89812-651-8
The Story of the
San Diego Padres
978-0-89812-652-5
The Story of the
San Francisco Giants
978-0-89812-653-2
The Story of the
Seattle Mariners
978-0-89812-654-9
The Story of the
Tampa Bay Rays
978-0-89812-655-6
The Story of the
Texas Rangers
978-0-89812-656-3
The Story of the
Toronto Blue Jays
978-0-89812-657-0
The Story of the
Washington Nationals
978-0-89812-658-7

Classic Series: W O R L D S E R I E S C H A M P I O N S

World Series Champions

The World Series is the biggest stage in baseball, and World
Series Champions gives young readers a ticket to the Fall
Classic! This series celebrates the highlights and stars of
16 Major League Baseball teams that have batted, slid, and
thrown their way to championship glory. The text simply
but efficiently narrates each teams history, while exciting
photos of historical and contemporary greats help introduce
baseball immortals.

Atlanta Braves
978-0-89812-809-3
Baltimore Orioles
978-0-89812-810-9
Boston Red Sox
978-0-89812-811-6
Chicago Cubs
978-0-89812-812-3
Chicago White Sox
978-0-89812-813-0
Cincinnati Reds
978-0-89812-814-7

Los Angeles Angels

of Anaheim
978-0-89812-815-4
Los Angeles Dodgers
978-0-89812-816-1
Miami Marlins
978-0-89812-817-8
Minnesota Twins
978-0-89812-818-5
New York Mets
978-0-89812-819-2

Price
Individual titles: $7.99
Specifications
Page count: 24
Trim size:
8-3/4" x 8-3/4"
Color and historical
photographs and
illustrations
2013
Interest level:
Age 6 and up

New York Yankees

978-0-89812-820-8
Philadelphia Phillies
978-0-89812-821-5
St. Louis Cardinals
978-0-89812-822-2
San Francisco Giants
978-0-89812-823-9
Toronto Blue Jays
978-0-89812-824-6

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Classic Series: S U P E R B O W L C H A M P I O N S
Super Bowl Champions
Some of professional sports most famous
heroes wear football spikes and helmets. Using
dynamic action photos and accessible text, this
series introduces kids to the stories and stars
of eight National Football League teams that
have won Super Bowl glory.

Price
Individual titles: $5.99
Specifications
Page count: 24; Trim
size: 9-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Color and historical
photographs; 2011
Interest level: Age 6
and up

The books dynamic page design and layouts increase the sense
of movement and drama found in the colorful photos. Booklist

Dallas Cowboys
978-0-89812-585-6
Green Bay Packers
978-0-89812-586-3
Indianapolis Colts
978-0-89812-587-0
Miami Dolphins
978-0-89812-588-7
New England Patriots
978-0-89812-589-4
New York Giants
978-0-89812-590-0
Pittsburgh Steelers
978-0-89812-591-7
San Francisco 49ers
978-0-89812-592-4

Classic Series: N B A C H A M P I O N S
NBA Champions
Each title in NBA Champions looks at a
National Basketball Association (NBA)
franchise that has captured at least one world
championship. Accessible but energetic text
and action-oriented photos spotlight each
teams greatest players and triumphs.

Price
Individual titles: $7.99
Specifications
Page count: 24; Trim
size: 8-3/4" x 8-3/4"
Color and historical
photographs; 2012
Interest level: Age 6
and up

Boston Celtics
978-0-89812-706-5
Chicago Bulls
978-0-89812-707-2
Los Angeles Lakers
978-0-89812-711-9
Miami Heat
978-0-89812-712-6
New York Knicks
978-0-89812-714-0

Classic Series: T H E N B A : A H I S T O R Y O F H O O P S
The NBA: A History of Hoops
The NBA: A History of Hoops celebrates four of
the most successful franchises in the National
Basketball Association. Thrilling texts are
combined with vibrant photos to explore each
teams origins, stars, greatest victories, and
most unforgettable moments.
Price
Individual titles: $7.99
Specifications
Page count: 48
Trim size: 8-1/2" x 11"
Color and historical
photographs; 2011
Interest level: Age 10
and up

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The Story of the

Boston Celtics
978-0-89812-557-3
The Story of the
Chicago Bulls
978-0-89812-558-0
The Story of the
Los Angeles Lakers
978-0-89812-559-7
The Story of the
San Antonio Spurs
978-0-89812-560-3

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The books in the Amazing Animals series dazzle when it comes to the full-page (and large pages
at that), dynamically colored photographs of animals in their native habitats.

Booklist
Review of Amazing Animals

Riveting, close-up photos will draw young audiences to these introductions.

School Library Journal

Review of Creepy Creatures

The layout is uniformly simple but effective, constructed with a nice balance of main text for the
report writers, smaller chunks of esoterica for browsers, and killer photos. All in all, upper-echelon
animal books for middle-grade researchers.

Booklist
Review of Living Wild

The NBA: A History of Hoops series uses a format similar to the publishers excellent NFL Today
series, which means plenty of technical, hard-driving game recaps paired with giant-size photos that
freeze-frame the sweat and glory of pro basketball.

Booklist
Review of The NBA: A History of Hoops