brown bear books catalogue 2015

BROWN BEAR BOOKS

WINDMILLBOOKS

2015

WINDMILLBOOKS

CONTACTSAshley Brown Chairman [email protected] O’Daly Children’s Publisher [email protected] Lowe Editorial Director [email protected] Sian Cheung Marketing Manager [email protected]

First Floor9-17 St. Albans PlaceLondon N1 0NXUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7424 5640Fax: +44 (0)20 7424 5641www.windmillbooks.co.ukwww.brownbearbooks.co.uk

BROWN BEAR BOOKS

CONTENTS

Ultimate Visual Guides ............................................................................................. 3Spotlights ................................................................................................................... 7Facts at Your Fingertips ......................................................................................... 10Curriculum Connections ......................................................................................... 15Sets and Series Science ............................................................................................................... 18 Craft, Design & Technology .................................................................................. 22 Natural History ..................................................................................................... 25 Geography ........................................................................................................... 30 History ................................................................................................................. 31 Military ................................................................................................................ 37 High Interest ........................................................................................................ 46Children’s Books...................................................................................................... 48Adult Books General Reference ............................................................................................... 51 Military ................................................................................................................ 53Windmill eMilitary ................................................................................................... 56Book Creation .......................................................................................................... 60Licensing Opportunities ......................................................................................... 61Copyright-owned Partworks .................................................................................. 62Books Held in Stock ................................................................................................ 63

symbol = title also available as an ebook

We are publishers and packagers of illustrated reference,

in print and digital media. Windmill uses our extensive

resources in artwork, text and photographs to produce

books and partworks, while Brown Bear concentrates

on children’s and educational books. We aim to inform,

educate and entertain readers of all ages.

This year sees an exciting new phase as we enter the UK

book trade for the first time with print books. Our Ultimate

Visual Guides are groundbreaking in their range of content

and sheer number of artworks, while our Spotlights books

for children take young readers into new worlds and past

times. For details about UK distribution for these books

please see page 2 of this catalogue.

Meanwhile our strength in educational reference continues

with new series on science, natural history and history,

while our outstanding expertise in military history now

has a new outlet with the launch of the Rapid Reads and

Classic Texts eBook series.

BROWN BEAR BOOKS

WINDMILLBOOKS

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UK TRADE TITLES IN ASSOCIATION WITH

This year in an exciting new venture we are launching two series of books in the UK book trade, working with Bounce Sales and Marketing. Bounce represents the best children’s publishers in the UK and beyond, and we are very proud to be joining their team.

THE ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDES Human history, the animal kingdom and the colourful world of flowering plants are brought to life in this amazing new series. With minutely detailed and thoroughly researched artworks, these books are the most informative illustrated reference books available.

SPOTLIGHTSInvestigate and understand the past with this series of beautiful books. Expertly written text and stunning illustrations create a fascinating picture of how people lived long ago. ‘Spotlight’ illustrations encourage the reader to look for objects and artifacts in museums. Contact and ordering information for the UK:SALES & MARKETING: Bounce Sales & Marketing Ltd, Angel Gate, 320 City Road, London, EC1V 2NZTEL: +44 (0) 20 7138 3650 EMAIL: [email protected]

DISTRIBUTION: Grantham Book Services, Trent Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 7XQTEL: +44 (0) 1476 541 080 FAX: +44 (0) 1476 541 061 EMAIL: [email protected]

For all other enquiries, please contact Brown Bear Books.

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ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE: ANIMAL KINGDOMFrom ants to zebras, this stunning book shows the rich variety of animal life from all corners of the globe. Hundreds of detailed illustrations and perfectly judged text bring the subject to life. Each artwork is fully captioned to provide concise information that describes the animal and explains something about its lifestyle.

• Hundreds of accurate full-colour artworks.

• Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish are all represented.

• Captions describe lifestyles, reproduction, habitats and hunting behaviour.

• Includes comprehensive introductions to each animal group.

Family reference

279 x 216 mm (81/2 x 11 in)

192 pp., 30,000 words

1000 illustrations

The most informative illustrated

reference books available.

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ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL WORLDPicture an ancient Egyptian funeral procession, a Viking longship in full sail, the market of a busy medieval town ... This book chronicles the rich history of human life, from the first hunter gatherers to the end of the Middle Ages, all captured in vividly drawn, fully captioned illustrations.

• Richly illustrated guide to daily life and culture.

• Detailed artworks show how people lived, worked, played and fought.

• Detailed maps and timelines highlight key features.

Family reference

279 x 216 mm (81/2 x 11 in)

192 pp., 30,000 words

600 illustrations

A beautifuland informative book that the

whole family can enjoy.

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ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE: FLOWERING PLANTSA visual feast and a showcase for hundreds of flowering plants from around the world. From buddleias to birch trees, cacti to carnations, and peonies to Panama hat plants, flowers, fruits and leaves are portrayed in detailed and elegant colour and sepia artworks. Each artwork is captioned with concise information about the plant.

• 1000 minutely detailed and thoroughly researched artworks by botanical artists.

• Introductions explain anatomical terms.

• Captions and annotations highlight key details.

Family reference

279 x 216 mm (81/2 x 11 in)

192 pp., 40,000 words

1000 illustrations

Features1000 artworks

of plantsfrom around the world.

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ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE: THE STORY OF THE EARTHHundreds of superb colour artworks chart the history of our planet, examine the forces that shape it daily and explore its diversity of environments, animals and plants. Subjects include prehistoric life, the workings of the water cycle and the role of humans in taming and changing the planet. Each artwork is fully captioned to provide concise information about the subject.

Family reference279 x 216 mm (81/2 x 11 in)192 pp., 30,000 words900 artworks

ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE: WORLD HISTORY IN MAPSA unique, illustrated history of the world from the time humans first appeared to the end of the 20th century. Illustrated throughout with superbly detailed maps, the book guides the reader on a fascinating journey through thousands of years of human endeavour and achievement. Each map is fully annotated, and succint summary timelines provide historical context.

Family reference279 x 216 mm (81/2 x 11 in)192 pp., 30,000 words90 double-page maps

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SPOTLIGHTS: ANCIENT EGYPTIANSInvestigate the world of the ancient Egyptians with this illustrated guide. From their amazing tombs and pyramids to the life of an Egyptian child, this book builds a picture of the civilization that flourished on the banks of the River Nile around 5000 years ago.

• A spotter's guide with a difference.• Designed and written for young people.

Age 8+235 x 178 mm (7 x 81/4 in)48 pp., 7500 words120 artworks and maps

SPOTLIGHTS: ANCIENT GREEKSThe ancient Greeks were one of the most inventive peoples in history. From the building of their extraordinary temples to ideas about democracy, philosophy and science this beautifully illustrated book takes you into the world of the ancient Greeks.

• Spotlight panels on every page feature objects and artifacts from the time of the ancient Greeks.


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SPOTLIGHTS: ANCIENT ROMANSThe Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in world history and it still has influence today. Find out more about this important civilization – from its well-organized army to the everyday life of labourers. High-quality, full-colour artworks bring the world of the ancient Romans to life.

• Concise but informative text.• Inset artworks explain particular points.• Packed with visual information.


SPOTLIGHTS: VIKINGSOnce the most powerful people in Europe, the Vikings are known as fierce warriors. But most Vikings were farmers and landowners, and their search for land and trade led them to distant lands and made them well-travelled explorers. Read about the world of the Vikings in this beautiful book.

• A handy survey of Viking times.• Features objects that can be seen

in museums and visitor centres.


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SPOTLIGHTS: MIDDLE AGESThe Middle Ages lasted for about 1000 years. All across Europe there are signs of the medieval past – stunning cathedrals are evidence of advanced engineering skills, castles tell of the power of the nobles. This book provides a wealth of information to help understand medieval people.

• Explores and explains the world of the Middle Ages.

• Contains a timeline, glossary and index.


SPOTLIGHTS: DINOSAURS AND PREHISTORIC LIFEThis book looks at the Earth before people ruled the planet. It begins with the earliest plants and animals, through the age of the dinosaurs and up to the ice ages. It also looks at the evidence that tells the story of prehistoric life, from rocks and fossils to dinosaur skeletons.

• Stunning illustrations and expert descriptions.

• Combines reference with identification.


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FACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: THE WORLD OF ENDANGERED ANIMALSA companion to the highly successful Endangered Animals series, these books look at animals that are facing serious threats from hunting, development, global warming and unknown factors. Arranged by continent.

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Grades 7–12, Ages 12–17254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)64 pp., 22,000 words60 photos, maps and artworks No. of volumes: 5

Volumes: Africa • Australia and Southeast Asia • Europe • North and South America • South and Central Asia

FACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: ENDANGERED ANIMALSThe status of our planet’s most endangered animals is changing all the time. Without understanding each animal’s lifestyle there can be no hope of conserving it, and Endangered Animals gives a very good overview of the habitat, food and breeding requirements of many of the world’s most threatened species.

Grades 7–12, Ages 12–17254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)64 pp., 22,000 words60 photos, maps and artworks No. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Birds • Fish • Invertebrates • Mammals of the Northern Hemisphere • Mammals of the Southern Hemisphere • Reptiles

FACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPSThis amazing general knowledge series gives you all the essential facts and figures behind everything that makes up our world. From the greatest civilizations, scientists and technologies, through the countries of the world to the basic building blocks of life itself.

• Factfiles and boxes for quick and easy reference. • Illustrated with full-colour photographs, maps and

diagrams. • Glossary, further reading and index in every volume.

Series titles:Introducing Chemistry • Introducing Biology • Introducing Physics • Endangered Animals • Invention and Technology • Countries of the World • Animals • Ancient Civilizations • Modern Military History • Great Scientists • The World of Endangered Animals

Grades 7–12, Ages 12–17

254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)

Per volume: 64 pp.,

c. 18–30,000 words

65 photographs and maps

56 titles in 11 series

An enjoyable way to learn about

science and technology, natural history,

history and geography

ebooks available

FAYF: INTRODUCING BIOLOGYThe fundamental life-science concepts of biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, cell biology and life-forms including humans.

Grades 7–12, Ages 12–17254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)64 pp., 30,000 words60 photographs and diagramsNo. of volumes: 5

Volumes: Animals and Humans • Ecology • Evolution • Plants and Microorganisms • Reproduction and Genetics

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FAYF: INTRODUCING PHYSICSExplains and illustrates the science of physics and its everyday applications. Includes explanatory diagrams and sidebars.

Volumes: Electricity and Electronics • Light and Sound • Magnetism • Mechanics • Matter, Energy, and Heat


FAYF: INTRODUCING CHEMISTRYAll the essentials of chemistry, from atomic structure to chemical reactions. Includes simple experiments to try.

Volumes: Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter • Chemical Reactions • Metals • Nonmetals • Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry


FACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: ANIMALSEssential information about the main animal groups, with species profiles and detailed original artworks.

Grades 7+, Ages 12+230 x 203 mm (8 x 9 in)64 pp., 30,000 words60 photographs and diagramsNo. of volumes: 5

Volumes: Birds • Fish • Mammals • Insects and Other Invertebrates • Reptiles and Amphibians

FAYF: INVENTIONS AND TECHNOLOGYTells the stories of the inventions that lie behind the technology that shapes our lives.

Volumes: Air and Space • Buildings and Structures • Land and Water Transportation • Medicine and Health • Military and Security • Power and Energy

Grades 7–12, Ages 12–17254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)64 pp., 25,000 words60 photographs, artworks and diagramsNo. of volumes: 6

FAYF: GREAT SCIENTISTSDescribes incredible scientific breakthroughs and the lives of the people who made them happen.

Volumes: Life Sciences • Physical Sciences • Chemistry, Earth, and Space Scientists • Philosophy, Invention, and Engineering


FAYF: COUNTRIES OF THE WORLDArranged by continent, these books give invaluable information about the countries of the world at a glance.

Grades 7–12, Ages 12–17254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)64 pp., 15,000 words65 photographs and mapsNo. of volumes: 5

Volumes: Africa • Asia • Europe • North America • South America and Oceania

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FAYF: MODERN MILITARY HISTORYThe major battles, individuals and weapons that have shaped warfare for more than 100 years.

Volumes: World War I • World War II • Vietnam War • Cold War • War on Terror


FAYF: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONSIllustrated guide to the outstanding major civilizations from the past and their achievements.

Volumes: Ancient Egypt • Ancient Greece • Ancient Maya and Aztec • Ancient Mesopotamia • Ancient Rome


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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONSThe Curriculum Connections series is tailored to cover core areas of the natural and physical sciences, technology, history and geography curricula.

• Curriculum Context sidebars indicate to the reader that a subject has particular relevance to key curriculum standards.

• Glossary sidebars define key words within the text.

• Full glossary, further research and index at the end of each book.

Series titles:21st Century Science • Technology Through the Ages • Native North Americans • Atlas of World History • Psychology • Civil War


238 x 165 mm (6½ x 9a in)

112 pp., 25,000 words

30 illustrations

Excellent supplements to standard

texts, and a great way to relate learning to

curriculum requirements

ebooks available

PSYCHOLOGYAn in-depth exploration of human personality and thought, from the physiological structures of the brain to how individuals interact.

Grades 9–13, Ages 14–18238 x 165 mm (61/2 x 9a in)112 pp., 25,000 words30 illustrationsNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes:Abnormal Psychology • The Brain • Cognitive Development • History of Psychology • Intellectual Development • The Individual and Society

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21st CENTURY SCIENCEProvides an informative introduction to the great themes of science. Curriculum standards are highlighted throughout.

Volumes: Chemistry • Energy and Matter • Genetics • Living Organisms • The Earth • The Universe


TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE AGESThe story of scientific discovery, from the use of fire and the development of the wheel to space travel and the digital age.

Volumes: Prehistory and Classical Period • Medieval and Renaissance • Scientific Revolution • Ages of Steam and Electricity • Early 20th Century • Modern World


NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORYEssential information for the study of native American society.


Volumes: Peoples of the East, Southeast, and Plains • Peoples of the Southwest, West, and North • Personalities and Places • Warfare, Economy, and Technology • Native American History • Arts, Society and Religion

ATLAS OF WORLD HISTORYThe history of the world told through detailed global and regional maps accompanied by concise, authoritative text.

Volumes: First Civilizations • Classical World • Middle Ages • Early Modern World • Industrialization and Empire • World Wars and Globalization


CIVIL WARExplores all aspects of the ‘War Between Brothers’ that threatened to tear the United States apart.

Volumes: Battles and Campaigns • Behind the Fighting • Weapons, Tactics, and Strategy • People • Home Front and the Economy • Politics


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SCIENCE Q&AWith the answers to more than 200 fascinating questions, this series gives children an exciting introduction to major subjects in science and technology. Each topic has an information spread, giving a concise introduction, and a Q&A spread that lets children explore what they have discovered.

SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHSOur understanding of the world has been built up by observation, deduction and experimentation carried out over thousands of years. This series looks at the discoveries that have changed the way people think about science. It shows how scientists build on the work of earlier thinkers and how a breakthrough can spark a chain of scientific discovery. The books will inspire and inform budding scientists.

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• A clear, accessible account of the subject.

• Text boxes explain scientific principles, provide biographical information or look at applications to everyday life.

• Each book includes a timeline.

Volumes: Chemistry • Earth and Space Science • Life Science • Medicine

• Physics


235 x 184 mm (61/¼ x 9¼ in)

48 pp., 6000 words

40–45 photographs and diagrams

No. of volumes: 5

• Comprehensive coverage.

• Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams.

• Ideal for homework and project work, and perfect for browsing.

Volumes: The Animal Kingdom • Earth Science • Life Science

• Physical Science • Space Science • Transportation Technology


216 x 279 mm (81/1/½ x 11 in)

32 pp., 3000 words

50–60 photographs and artworks

No. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Atoms and Molecules • Electricity • Evolution • Genetics • Geology • Gravity • Light • Medicine

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MEASURE UP MATHFind out how and why people measure things, from the relatively inexact calculations of the ancient Greeks to today’s precision measurement. Readers have a chance to apply their learning with projects and activities.

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Grades 2–4, Ages 7–9254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in) 32 pp., 2500 words35 photographs and artworksNo. of volumes: 8

Volumes: Area • Distance • Height • Speed • Temperature • Time • Volume • Weight

COOL SCIENCEFind out about science by carrying out your own investigations. Experiments are easy to follow, with a simple step-by-step format and dynamic photographs and illustrations.

Grades 4–5, Ages 9–10267 x 217 mm (8½ x 10½ in)32 pp., 3500 wordsOver 75 photographs and diagramsNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Experiments with Electricity and Magnetism • Experiments with Force and Motion • Experiments with Heat and Energy • Experiments with Light and Color • Experiments with Sound and Hearing • Experiments with Weather and Climate

SCIENTIFIC PATHWAYSThis series looks at the process of scientific discovery, the key scientists who shaped our understanding and the ways in which each new discovery led to many more.

Grades 4–6, Ages 9–11254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)48 pp., 8000 words50 photographs and artworksNo. of volumes: 8

SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTSScience Highlights tells the story of scientific discovery. Narrative chapters look at an aspect of science or an important scientist. A colour-coded timeline running through each book shows key developments.

Grades 6–8, Ages 11–13267 x 217 mm (8½ x 10½ in)48 pp., 6500 words50 photographs and diagramsNo. of volumes: 7

Volumes: Ancient Science • Medieval Science • Revolutions in Science • The Rise of Industry • The Advent of Electricity • The Age of the Atom • The Digital Age

• Series takes a graphic approach to tracing technological developments.

• Strong narrative and low wordcount aids the appeal to reluctant readers.

• Each book concludes with a Fast Forward spread that looks at what the future might hold.

Volumes: Aircraft • Car • Digital Technology

• Music Technology • Spacecraft

• Telephones and Mobiles


254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)

32 pp., 3250 words

Approx. 35 photographs and diagrams

No. of volumes: 6

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IN THE PICTURE WITHThese beautiful books introduce younger readers to the lives and works of great painters. Each title tells the life story of an artist and examines their techniques and way of painting, looks at a selection of their best-known works and encourages the reader to try painting in the style of the artist with tips and advice on how to do so.

TECHNOLOGY TIMELINESDiscover the story of today’s technology – the people and the science behind the cars we drive, the spacecraft that explore the solar system and the computers that aid all aspects of our daily life. A visual timeline runs through the book showing the long line of inventions that make machines faster, more powerful and easier to use.

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• Books encourage readers to look more closely at works of art.

• A cartoon of the artist draws attention to aspects of the artist's life or to details of the works.

Volumes: Mary Cassatt • Paul Cézanne

• Leonardo da Vinci • Edouard Manet • Georges Seurat • Vincent van Gogh


279 x 216 mm (8½ x 11 in)

32 pp., 2500 words

Approx. 35 photographs and artworks

No. of volumes: 6

Craft, Design & Technology

CREATIVE CRAFTS FOR KIDSWhether you are making a gift for a friend, looking for something to do on a rainy day or just having fun – this series is bursting with crafts for every occasion.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?This series introduces children to the amazing technology inside different forms of transportation.

Volumes:Arts and Crafts for Myths and Tales • Back-to-School Crafts • Backyard Crafts • Bead Crafts • Birthday Crafts • Costume Crafts • Friendship Crafts • Spooky Crafts • Valentine Crafts • World Crafts

Grades 4–5, Ages 9–10227 x 212 mm (87⁄10 x 9in)32 pp., 3500 words80 photographs, patterns and diagramsNo. of volumes: 10

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ANIMAL SCIENTISTSSome of the most incredible feats of science and technology are not found in the science lab but in the natural world. This stunning series looks at the ways in which animals use science and engineering to escape predators, build a shelter for their young, find food and attract a mate.

• Case studies focus on one animal or group of animals.

• Copycat boxes highlight human designs that use the same principles.

Volumes: Amazing Animal Communicators

• Engineers • Shape-Shifters

• Super-Sleuths • Tool-Users and Tool-Makers


254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)

32 pp., 4500 words


No. of volumes: 5

Natural History

Volumes:Car • Helicopter • High-Speed Train • Jet Plane • Powerboat • Rocket

Grades 3–4, Ages 8–9254 x 197 mm (7¾ x 10 in)32 pp., 3500 words45 photographs, artworks and diagramsNo. of volumes: 6

• Covers a range of monitoring techniques.

• Boxes suggest ways for readers to follow real-life studies.

Volumes: Tracking Animal Behavior • Tracking Animal Identity • Tracking Animal Movement • Tracking Animal Numbers • Tracking Animal Species


254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)

32 pp., 4500 words

Approx. 35 photographs and diagrams

No. of volumes: 5

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AMAZING BIOMESA fascinating and fact-filled look at the major biomes and habitats of the world, from the scorching desert to the icy polar lands. This series provides a readable and informative introduction to the climate, plants, animals and people that characterize each one.

ANIMAL TRACKERSWith so many animals becoming endangered, it has never been more important to learn about their habitats, population trends, migration routes and diets. These books show how technology is helping conservationists understand how animals live and how best to protect them. Case studies show how technology is being used in real-life tracking programmes.

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• Looks at the dynamic relationships within ecosystems.

• Contains up-to-date information about environmental challenges.

Volumes: Deserts • Grasslands • Oceans

• Polar Lands • Rivers and Lakes

• Tropical Rainforests


254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)

32 pp., 2500 words


No. of volumes: 6

Natural History

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ANIMAL FAMILIESWhy do some animals live together in family groups? Each title looks at a familiar and well-loved animal and describes how individuals work together to find food, bring up young and protect the group from predators.

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Volumes: Chimpanzees • Dolphins • Elephants • Lions • Penguins • Wolves

DANGEROUS ANIMALSFrom spiders that turn their victims into soup to the most venomous snakes on the planet, take a tour of some of the deadliest predators that have ever lived.

Grades 1–3, Ages 6–8254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)32 pp., 2250 words35 illustrationsNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Beastly Bugs • Dangerous Dinosaurs • Deadly Snakes • Ferocious Sharks • Scary Sea Monsters • Spooky Spiders

SLIMY, SCALY, DEADLYCreeping, crawling, hopping and slithering – the amazing world of reptiles and amphibians includes some of the strangest and deadliest creatures on the planet. Guaranteed to capture the reader’s attention.

Grades 3–4, Ages 8–9229 x 165 mm (6½ x 9 in)32 pp., 4000 words60 illustrations No. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Amphibians • Crocodiles and Alligators • Lizards • Nonvenomous Snakes • Turtles • Venomous Snakes

Volumes: Life in a Backyard • Life in a Coral Reef • Life in a Pond • Life in a Rain Forest • Life in the Desert • Life on the Tundra

Grades 3–4, Ages 8–9254 x 197 mm (7¾ x 10 in)32 pp., 2700 words45 photographs and artworksNo. of volumes: 6

NATURE IN FOCUSThis series offers a colourful introduction to ecology. Each book takes an in-depth look at a particular habitat – from a coral reef to a rain forest tree – and the plants and animals that live there.

UNDERSTANDING MAPSA comprehensive introduction to the art of making, using and interpreting maps from early times to the present.

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BIOMES ATLASESA comprehensive and fully updated survey of the world’s major biomes.

Volumes:Government Maps • Maps and Cities • Maps and Exploration • Maps and Mapping the World • Maps and Measurement • Maps and Navigation • Maps Today • Travel Maps

Grades 6–8, Ages 11–13267 x 217 mm (8½ x 10½ in)48 pp., 6500 words40+ photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 8

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GREAT EMPIRESThroughout history, civilizations have emerged that have been strong enough militarily, economically and culturally to extend their powers over other nations and become empires. This series looks at some significant imperial powers and charts their history from rise to eventual fall.

• Considers the impact on the lives of colonial subjects.

• All books follow a similar format.

Volumes: The Aztec Empire • The British Empire • The Chinese Empire

• The Egyptian Empire • The Mauryan Empire of India • The Mesopotamian Empires


235 x 184 mm (71/4 x 91/4 in)

48 pp., 6000 words


No. of volumes: 6

Geography

Volumes:Arctic Tundra and Polar Deserts • Deserts and Semideserts • Mountains and Highlands • Oceans and Beaches • Rivers, Lakes, Streams, and Ponds • Shrublands • Taiga • Temperate Forests • Temperate Grasslands • Tropical Forests • Tropical Grasslands • Wetlands

Grades 5–7, Ages 10–12279 x 216 mm (8½ x 11 in)64 pp., 12,000 words80 photos and colour mapsNo. of volumes: 12

History

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EXPLORERS DISCOVERING THE WORLDFollow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest explorers, from early travellers to 20th-century expeditions to the Poles. Find out why people explored, the dangers they faced and the challenges they overcame.

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Grades 6–8, Ages 11–13254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)48 pp., 6000 words40–45 photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes: North America • South America • Africa • Arabia and Asia • Australasia and the Pacific • The North and South Poles

TECHNOLOGY IN THE ANCIENT WORLDThese books describe technological and scientific achievements in the ancient world, from building and making textiles to creating accurate calendars and understanding how the human body works.

Grades 4–5, Ages 9–10254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)48 pp., 4200 words40–45 photographs and artworksNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Ancient Americas • Ancient China • Ancient Egypt • Ancient Greece • Ancient Mesopotamia • Ancient Rome

HISTORY’S GREATEST RIVALSSome people are locked together as rivals, and it is hard to understand the life and influence of one without also considering the other. This innovative and informative series examines some famous rivalries in history, why the subjects became opponents and how their clashes shaped larger events.

• Engaging text and bright design.

• Includes primary sources.

• Each book has a timeline.

Volumes: Adolf Hitler vs. Winston Churchill

• Al Capone vs. Eliot Ness

• Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr • John F. Kennedy vs. Nikita Kruschev • The Founding Fathers vs. King George III • Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee


235 x 184 mm (71/4 x 91/4 in)

48 pp., 4250 words


No. of volumes: 6

MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLDThis richly illustrated series retells famous myths within the context of the society that created them.

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Volumes:Ancient Greek Myths • Ancient Roman Myths • Chinese and Japanese Myths • Mesoamerican Myths • Native American Myths • West African Myths

Grades 6–8, Ages 11–13267 x 217 mm (8½ x 10½ in)48 pp., 6500 words45 photographsNo. of volumes: 6

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HISTORY HIGHLIGHTSHistory Highlights presents some of the most important eras in world history. A timeline running through each book shows key developments over the period. Narrative chapters examine particular aspects in more detail.

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AT HOME WITH ...Every historical time has had people who set the trends and set tongues wagging. At Home With ... uses an entertaining magazine approach to reveal what life was like in various societies.


Volumes: Aztecs • Ancient Egyptians Ancient Greeks • Ancient Romans • Victorians • Vikings

HAIL!Gossip, scandal, badly behaved rulers – if you think that celebrity culture is a 21st-century phenomenon, think again. Hail! takes an irreverent but fact-filled look at some of the most fascinating periods in history.

Grades 3–6, Ages 8–10279 x 216 mm (8½ x 11 in)32 pp., 6000 words60 photographs, artworks and diagramsNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Aztecs • Ancient Chinese • Ancient Egyptians • Ancient Greeks • Ancient Romans • Tudors

History

Volumes:Classical World • Colonial World • Industrial Revolution • Middle Ages • Muslim World • Renaissance

Grades 6–8, Ages 11–13267 x 217 mm (8½ x 10½ in)48 pp., 6500 words50 photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 6

• ‘Source Explored’ boxes explain how and why each source was created.

• Each book ends with a timeline.

Volumes: Colonial America • American Revolution • Expanding Frontier

• Civil War • WWI • Jazz Age and Great Depression • WWII • America in the Fifties • Civil Rights Movement • Cold War


235 x 184 mm (71/4 x 91/4 in)

48 pp., 4250 words


No. of volumes: 10

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WWII: THE FULL STORYWorld War II defined the lives of a generation and shaped the modern world. This series gives young readers a concise, readable summary of the course of the conflict – from its causes to the course of the fighting, from life on the front line to life on the home front, and the impact of the war on society.

PRIMARY SOURCES IN U.S. HISTORYPrimary sources are the best way to get close to people from the past. They tell us how people saw themselves and how they thought about their world. Through diary extracts, letters, books, paintings, newspaper articles, photographs and cartoons, these books offer a unique insight into significant periods in history.

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• Narrative chapters with many supplementary text boxes.

• Each book includes a timeline of the whole war.

Volumes:Causes and Outbreak • War in North Africa and Europe (1940–45)

• War in the Pacific (1941–45)

• Behind the Lines • Home Fronts

• Life in the War


235 x 184 mm (71/4 x 91/4 in)

48 pp., 6500 words


No. of volumes: 6

MilitaryHistory

WORLD WAR IIThis series tells the unfolding story of the war. The books look at the conflict from all angles, and include moving accounts from those who took part.

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Volumes:World War II Begins • Attack on Pearl Harbor • The Battle of the Atlantic • The Allied Invasion of Europe • The Home Fronts • The Holocaust and Life Under Nazi Occupation

Grades 9–12, Ages 14–17246 x 195 mm (7i x 9i in)64 pp., 25,000 words100 photographsNo. of volumes: 6

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WORLD WAR II SOURCEBOOKA new approach to World War II. The books use a series of contemporary documents from all combatant nations in the war to provide an insight into what life was like for people who lived through it.

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WWII DAY BY DAYWorld War II Day by Day chronicles the course of the war. Day-by-day entries describe how events unfolded. Boxes highlight key moments and individuals, while eyewitness accounts add a personal voice.

Grades 5+, Ages 10+279 x 216 mm (8½ x 11 in)48 pp., 8000 words70 photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 4

Volumes: Third Reich, 1923–1945 • Europe and North Africa, 1939–1945 • D-Day, June 1944 • Pacific War, 1941–1945

AMERICANS AT WAREach volume examines an important conflict in US history, from the Revolutionary War to today’s War on Terror. A timeline shows key developments over the period.

Grades 6–8, Ages 11–13267 x 217 mm (8½ x 10½ in)48 pp., 6500 words50 photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 7

Volumes: Revolutionary War • Civil War • WWI • WWII: Europe and Africa • WWII: Pacific • Vietnam War • War on Terror

Military

Volumes:Home Front • Life Under Occupation • Propaganda • Soldiers • Spying and Security

Grades 5–7, Ages 10–12254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)48 pp., 8500 words45 photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 5

VOICES OF WARVivid eyewitness accounts from diaries, letters and memoirs show how war affected the lives of men, women and children at the time.

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Volumes:Civil War • World War I • World War II: Europe and Africa • World War II: Pacific • Korea • Vietnam • Persian Gulf • Afghanistan and Iraq

Grades 4–7, Ages 9–11254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)48 pp., 6000 words40 photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 8

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TURNING POINTS IN US MILITARY HISTORYRead about some of the most important engagements in US military history, from the skirmishes that started the Revolutionary War to the Tet Offensive that marked the beginning of the long ending of the Vietnam War.

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CIVIL WAR: THE RIGHT ANSWERThis series helps younger readers consider various questions about the Civil War and steers them to consider alternative ways of interpreting aspects of the conflict.

Grades 8–12, Ages 13–17238 x 165 mm (6½ x 9 in)48 pp., 7500 words35 illustrationsNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Decisive Battles • Causes of the War • The Home Front • Key Figures • Weapons and Tactics • After the War

CIVIL WAR HIGHLIGHTSA unique look at the Civil War. Colour-coded timelines introduce readers to all aspects of the conflict. Discover how the events unfolded, and how they impacted on what happened later.

Grades 9–12, Ages 14–17267 x 217 mm (8½ x 10½ in)48 pp., 7500 words45 illustrationsNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Causes of the War • The Confederacy on the Advance • The Turning Point • The Triumph of the Union • The Home Front • Politics of the War

Military

Volumes:Battles of Lexington and Concord • Cuban Missile Crisis • D-Day • Fort Sumter • Pearl Harbor • Tet Offensive


• Boxes highlight specific incidents, key individuals and changes in policy.

Volumes: Causes and Outbreak • The Johnson Years, 1965–1968 • Disengagement and Defeat, 1969–1975 • The War and US Society • The International War • The Experience of War


254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)

48 pp., 6500 words

40 photographs and artworks

No. of volumes: 6

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MILITARY JOBSModern warfare relies on highly trained specialists. Military Jobs looks at some of the most specialized and demanding roles for young men and women in the military. It follows the career path, from the initial selection through extensive training to deployment on missions. Find out what it takes to join the élite.

NAMThe Vietnam War (or American War, as it was known in Vietnam) marked a generation. This series looks at the buildup to the war, the reasons for US involvement and eventual disengagement and the effect on US society and the wider world. It also describes the impact of the conflict on the men and women who were involved.

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• Describes the specialist equipment used in each job.

• Eyewitness boxes offer insight from real-life experts.

Volumes: Air Force Combat Controllers

• Army Rangers • Counterterrorism Operators • Drone Operators

• Demolitions Experts • Fighter Pilots • Green Berets • Marines

• Navy SEALs • Paratroopers

Grades 5+, Ages 10+

235 x 184 mm (71/4 x 91/4 in)

48 pp., 4250 words


No. of volumes: 10

Military

ULTIMATE SPECIAL FORCESAn exciting guide to the United States’ greatest special forces units, their training, famous missions and the specialist equipment they use.

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Volumes:US Airborne Forces • US Army Rangers • US Army Special Forces • US Marine Corps • US Navy SEALs

Grades 5+, Ages 10+ (interest level)Grades 3–5, Ages 8–10 (reading level)254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)48 pp., 4250 words40–45 photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 5

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LIFE ON THE FRONT LINESWhat is it really like to be on the front line in a war? These books use first-hand accounts to show the effect of wars on the people fighting them – from the food they eat to where they sleep to how they spend their spare time.

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ULTIMATE MILITARY MACHINESClimb aboard some of the most amazing military machines in use today. Find out how complex, modern machinery operates on today’s battlefields.

Grades 5+, Ages 10+ (interest level)Grades 3–5, Ages 8–10 (reading level)254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)32 pp., 3500 words40 photographs and artworksNo. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Bombers • Fighter Planes • Helicopters • Submarines • Tanks • Warships

MACHINES THAT WON THE WARThis series introduces readers to the weapons, armour and fighting hardware that made the difference in key conflicts of the past 100 years.

Military

Volumes:Civil War • World War I • World War II • Vietnam • Gulf War

Grades 4–6, Ages 9–11254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)32 pp., 3000 words35 photographsNo. of volumes: 5

Grades 5+, Ages 10+ (interest level)Grades 3–5, Ages 8–10 (reading level)254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)48 pp., 4250 words40–45 photographs, artworks and mapsNo. of volumes: 5

Volumes: World War I • World War II • Cold War • Vietnam War • Gulf War

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MISSION IMPOSSIBLEMission Impossible attracts and entertains readers with thrilling real-life stories of dangerous missions undertaken and survived.

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Grades 5+, Ages 10+ (interest level)Grades 3–5, Ages 8–10 (reading level)254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in) 32 pp., 3500 words 35 photographs and artworks No. of volumes: 4

Volumes: Rescue Squad: Saving Lives • Spies: Behind Enemy Lines • Stunt Crews: Death-Defying Feats • Survivors: Into the Wilderness

MYSTERIES REVEALEDThese question-and-answer books take readers into a hidden world of knowledge and investigate the truth behind myths, misunderstandings and mysteries.

Grades 3–5, Ages 8–10254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in) 32 pp., 4000 words 35 photographs and artworks No. of volumes: 6

Volumes: Animal Mysteries Revealed • Earth Mysteries Revealed • History Mysteries Revealed • Human Body Mysteries Revealed • Space Mysteries Revealed • Technology Mysteries Revealed

MYSTERY FILESOpen the mystery files to uncover the secrets behind some incredible mysteries from ancient history and from the recent past. This series takes a fresh look at the ever-popular world of the unsolved, exploring the fascinating zone between the known and the unknown.

Volumes: Amazing Brain Mysteries

• Astonishing Bodies • Conspiracy!

• Forgotten Cities • Ghost Ships

• Hidden Worlds • Impossible Science • Lost Treasures • Magic and Illusions • Secret Signs

• Unsolved Mysteries • Weird Nature

Grades 5+, Ages 10+ (interest level)

Grades 3–5, Ages 8–10 (reading level)

254 x 203 mm (8 x 10 in)

32 pp., 3000 words

30–35 photographs

No. of volumes: 12

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TITANICWritten as the imagined diary of a passenger, this beautiful book brings the ship’s story to life. Special features include pullout menus, booklets and a poster.

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Ages 9+260 x 297 mm (11¾ x 10¼ in) 15 spreads, concertina binding 9000 words70 photographs and artworks

Also available in a simplified format, without add-ons, at 32 pp.

• Contemporary photographs show the majesty of the liner.

• Packed with information about how the ship was built and life on board.

TREASURE HUNTERS! ANCIENT EGYPTThis book introduces the young treasure hunter to all aspects of this great civilization, with practical tips for how to explore sites and what equipment to use.

Ages 7+228 x 254 mm (10 x 9 in)32 pp., plus two fold-out maps, 5000 words40 photographs, artworks and diagrams

• An introduction to all aspects of ancient Egyptian society.

• Explores Egyptian remains.• Available with or without fold-

out maps.

CHILDREN’S ENCYCLOPEDIAThis book is the perfect reference for children aged 8/9 years and up. Articles are arranged in five main thematic sections. Each entry has two parts – an information spread, giving a clear and concise introduction to the subject, and a question-and-answer spread that lets children explore what they have discovered. Ideal for project work, home study and general interest.

Ages 8+

Available in two sizes:

299 x 232 mm (91⁄10 x 11¼ in) or

272 x 211 mm (83⁄10 x 107⁄10 in)

256 pp., 25,000 words

Full-colour photographs, maps

and artworks

Also available as two books at 128 pages

– a question-and-answer book and a

concise encylopedia.

SCARY REPTILESSharp teeth, poisonous bites and a prehistoric appearance – reptiles are guaranteed to excite children. Dramatic photos and some extra surprise elements add to the ‘wow’ factor.

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• Dramatic images bring the world’s scariest reptiles to life.

• Includes extra elements such as hidden flaps.

Grades 1–3, Ages 6–8203 x 203 mm (8 x 8 in)12 spreads, including endpapers, 3000 words35 photographs and artworks

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AMAZING PLANET!From stunning landscapes, remarkable animals and the mysterious oceans to the miracles of modern engineering, the Amazing Planet! titles celebrate natural wonders and human ingenuity. The books include lift-the-flap features.

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FLOWERING PLANTS: A CONCISE PICTORIAL GUIDEA fascinating introduction to the world’s most colourful flora. Each family is illustrated by a selection of beautiful colour artworks that present the major characteristics of key plants with astonishing accuracy.

213 x 135 mm (5b x 8 in)288 pp., 70,000 wordsOver 600 colour artworksClassification list, further resourcesGlossary and indexes

• Features over 100 plant families.

• Artworks of amazing accuracy.

• Comprehensive list of families.

THE ATLAS OF LIFE ON EARTHA comprehensive and meticulously planned atlas that tells the story of our planet. Prepared by a team of experts, the book describes the development of Earth, its landscape and its life-forms.

General Reference

Volumes:Animal Records • Everyday Inventions • Oceans • Wonders of the World

Ages 9+203 x 203 mm (8 x 8 in) 11 spreads, concertina bindingApprox. 6500 words70 photographs and artworks Also available in larger format 243 x 243 mm (9b x 9b in)

299 x 232 mm (9101⁄10 x 11¾ in)368 pp., 150,000 words130 maps, 260 photographs and artworksGlossary, further resources, index

• 18 maps offer snapshots of the world at all major periods of geological time.

• Timelines highlight the different strands of Earth's history.

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SPYING FOR THE FUHRERThe story of Nazi intelligence agencies leading up to and during World War II, including the Gestapo, the Brandenburg battalions and the infamous SD (Sicherheitsdienst).

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279 x 216 mm (8½ x 11 in)224 pp., 90,000 words150 photographsBibliography, index

• Explores the rivalry between Nazi intelligence services.

• Includes Nazi counter-intelligence operations.

STRANGE BUT TRUE MILITARY FACTSA remarkable compendium of little-known anecdotes from military history. Divided into themed chapters that include commanders, battlefield blunders, logistics, air warfare and weaponry.

216 x 160 mm (6¼ x 8½ in)192 pp., 30,000 words180 photographs and artworksIndex

• Fact File, Oddball and Military Madness box features throughout.

• Box entries contain a wealth of little-known information.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANSAn updated edition of this definitive guide including 17 new families of amphibians and 18 new families of reptiles as well as details of taxonomic changes brought about by DNA analysis and newly described specimens.

• The latest scientific findings and interpretations.

• Includes current conservation and environmental concerns.

290 x 230 mm (9 x 11¼ in)272 pp., c.110,000 words320 photographs, artworks and mapsIndex

THE BEATLES DAY BY DAYA day by day history of the bestselling band in history. Includes details of the recording sessions, tours and major incidents in their private lives. Not just musicians, The Beatles were the leaders of a generation.

• A fascinating snapshot of popular culture in the swinging sixties.

279 x 216 mm (8½ x 11 in)192 pp., c.100,000 words300 photographsIndex

Volumes: World War I • World War II • Third Reich • Eastern Front • Pacific War • Stalingrad • D-Day • Victory in Europe • American Civil War

279 x 216 mm (8½ x 11 in)

192 pp., c.100,000 words

400 photographs plus maps

Index

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DAY BY DAY SERIESThe Day by Day series consists of highly illustrated books that take a strictly chronological approach to military history. Each title allows the reader to see at a glance the key battles on land, at sea and in the air, be they in the Pacific, on the Eastern Front or on the bloody beaches on D-Day. The books include biographical boxes on the key individuals who shaped each campaign, plus the weapons of each side that had a decisive impact on its outcome. Maps of the key engagements help provide a fuller understanding of the subject.

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WORLD WAR IA chronological history of World War I, from the opening shots at Sarajevo in June 1914 to the armistice in November 1918. This book tells the story of the war that most hoped would be over by Christmas. By the time it ended 8 million troops had been killed and some 21 million left wounded.

WORLD WAR IIWorld War II was history’s bloodiest war. The dated entries capture the immediacy of the conflict, while hundreds of photos convey the drama and tragedy. The book covers the major war theatres as well as the fighting in the air and at sea. Individual entries also discuss espionage, home fronts, politics and technology.

THE CIVIL WARThe Civil War claimed the lives of more than 600,000 Americans between 1861 and 1865. This month-by-month account of the conflict allows the reader to see at a glance the key battles and engagements. Illustrated with hundreds of contemporary photographs and illustrations, including full-colour maps of all the major battles and campaigns.

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RAPID READS: GERMAN WAR MACHINERapid Reads: German War Machine are condensed eBooks, concentrating on subjects of high interest about the German Army of World War II. Each one can normally be read in less than an hour – perfect for busy people. They contain photographs, artworks and maps and provide an excellent digest of popular topics. Each of our Rapid Reads can be downloaded as an ePub or a Mobi file.

Rapid Reads are available on our websitegermanwarmachine.com

and also on Amazon UK and US.

Titles:The PzKpfw V Panther • The Wehrmacht: Command and Control • France 1940 • The Russians Who Fought for Hitler • The Deadly 88mm Flak • Panzers at Arnhem • U-Boats • German Paratroops in Italy • The Battle of the Bulge • Tigers in Normandy • Street Fighting in Stalingrad • The Hitler Youth • Waffen SS Kharkov ’43 • Waffen SS Hungary ’45 • Stuka Tank Busters • Afrika Korps 1941 • Moscow 1941 • Prokhorovka 1943 • The Defence of St Lô 1944

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CLASSIC MILITARY TEXTS Our Classic Military Texts are full-length eBooks covering a range of topics, from biographies of generals to large campaigns. Written by renowned authors and illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams these are an essential addition to any military eBook collection. Available from our website:

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Titles:Hitler’s Stuka Squadrons • Waffen-SS Panzers Western Front • Waffen-SS Panzers Eastern Front

• Wehrmacht on the Offensive 1939–42

• Wehrmacht Against the Odds 1942–45

• Barbarossa • Inside Hitler’s Germany

• Leningrad • Patton Unleashed • Kursk

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and also on Amazon UK and US.

Soon to be available as print-on-demand books for readers who prefer a print version.

Produced for Scholastic Children's Books. Winner of the School Library Association Information Book Award.

One of seven country guides created for National Geographic, Washington, D.C.

A book commissioned by the governors of Hertfordshire’s Dame Alice Owen’s School to mark its 400th anniversary.

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LICENSING OPPORTUNITIESContent – text, artworks and maps – from our backlist of more than 1000 titles can be licensed for use in databases or to create new projects for print and digital markets.

BOOK CREATIONWindmill Books and Brown Bear Books provide a full book creation service for publishing and nonpublishing clients, from devising concepts to refreshing backlist material to creating brand new projects. We can deliver the end-product as printed books, printer-ready PDFs or to disk. Our senior team has decades of experience and can call upon a wide network of talented illustrators, designers, authors and editors.

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Artworks and maps Robert Hunt Library

Our artwork archive has more than 5000 digital artworks, covering natural history, pet care, science and technology, history and art. Maps include detailed historical maps of all regions and countries of the world. For more information, please contact: [email protected]

This specialist military history photo library contains thousands of images. More than 20,000 images have been syndicated to Mary Evans Picture Library. For online purchase of digital images from the Robert Hunt collection, please visit: www.maryevans.com

ULTIMATE WILDLIFE PARTWORKUltimate Wildlife is a two-in-one collection that builds into a fantastic reference work on the animal kingdom.

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WORLD WAR IWorld War I is a 7-volume collection of softback volumes that builds into a comprehensive reference work on the war from outset to aftermath.

Titles in the series include: The Big Cats • Kings of the Jungle • Grassland Grazers • Burrowers and Builders • Baskers and Bathers

280 x 215 mm (8½ x 11 in) 64 pp., 20,000 words40+ colour artworks and maps, classification tables and factfiles

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STOCK AVAILABLE no volumes pp pub date ageAmazing Biomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 32 2015 7 to 9Animal Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 32 2012 8 to 9 At Home With... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 32 2014 9 to 10 CC Civil War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 112 2011 14 to 17 CC Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 112 2010 14 to 17CC 21st Century Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 112 2009 15 to 18CC Technology Through the Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 112 2009 15 to 18CC Native North Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 112 2009 15 to 18CC Atlas of World History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 112 2009 15 to 18Close Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 32 2007 8 plusFAYF The World of Endangered Animals . . . . . . . . 5 64 2014 11 to 13FAYF Invention and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 64 2012 11 to 13FAYF Endangered Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 64 2011 11 to 13FAYF Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 64 2010 11 to 18FAYF Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 64 2010 11 to 18FAYF Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 64 2010 11 to 18FAYF Great Scientists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 64 2009 12 to 18FAYF Modern Military History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 64 2009 12 to 17 FAYF Countries of the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 64 2007 12 to 18FAYF Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 64 2006 12 plusMission Impossible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 32 2011 8 to 12Nam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 48 2013 12 to 16Oceans Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 32 2009 8 to 10Technology Timelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 32 2015 8 to 11Wars Day by Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 48 2008 10 plusWorld of Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 32 2008 7 to 9World War II Day By Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 48 2013 10+World War II Sourcebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 48 2011 10 to 12World War II: The Full Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 48 2015 12 to 16

Copyright-owned Partworks

Titles in the series include: War Breaks Out • Stalemate and Slaughter • The Widening Conflict • No Way out of the Nightmare • Victory for the Allies

195 x 151 mm (5c x 7i in) 32 pp., 25,000 words100+ photographs and artworks per volume;volume-specific timelines

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WORLD WAR IIWorld War II is a 24-volume collection of hardback volumes that builds into a comprehensive reference work on the conflict.

Titles in the series include: The War Begins • The Battle of Britain • The Blitz • Attack on Pearl Harbor • D-Day • The Surrender of Japan

246 x 195 mm (91i x 7i in) 64 pp., 25,000 words100+ photographs and artworks per volume;volume-specific timelines

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AAmazing Biomes ........................................................ 27Amazing Planet .......................................................... 50Americans at War ...................................................... 39Animal Families ......................................................... 29Animal Scientists ....................................................... 25Animal Trackers ......................................................... 26At Home With............................................................. 35Atlas of Life on Earth ................................................. 51

B Biomes Atlases .......................................................... 30

C Children’s Encyclopedia ............................................. 48Civil War Highlights .................................................... 41Civil War: The Right Answer ....................................... 41Classic Texts ........................................................ 58–59Cool Science .............................................................. 21Creative Crafts for Kids .............................................. 24Curriculum Connections series .................................. 15Curriculum Connections: 21st Century Science .......... 16Curriculum Connections: Atlas of World History .......... 17Curriculum Connections: Civil War ............................. 17Curriculum Connections: Native American History ...... 17Curriculum Connections: Psychology ......................... 16Curriculum Connections: Technology Through the Ages 16

D Dangerous Animals .................................................... 29Day by Day series ................................................ 54–55

E Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians .................. 52Explorers Discovering the World................................. 33

FFacts at Your Fingertips series ................................... 10FAYF Ancient Civilizations ........................................... 14FAYF Animals ............................................................. 13

FAYF Countries of the World ....................................... 14FAYF Endangered Animals .......................................... 11FAYF Great Scientists ................................................. 13FAYF Introducing Biology ............................................ 12FAYF Introducing Chemistry ....................................... 12FAYF Introducing Physics ........................................... 12FAYF Inventions and Technology ................................ 13FAYF Modern Military History ..................................... 14FAYF World of Endangered Animals ............................ 11Flowering Plants: A Concise Guide ............................. 51

GGreat Empires ............................................................ 31

HHail! ........................................................................... 35History Highlights ...................................................... 34History’s Greatest Rivals ............................................ 32How Does It Work? .................................................... 24

IIn the Picture With ..................................................... 23

LLife on the Front Line................................................. 44

MMachines That Won the War ...................................... 45Measure Up Math ...................................................... 21Mission Impossible .................................................... 47Mysteries Revealed.................................................... 47Mystery Files ............................................................. 46Myths from Around the World .................................... 34

NNam .......................................................................... 42Nature in Focus ......................................................... 28

PPrimary Sources in US History ................................... 36

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RRapid Reads ........................................................ 56–57

SScary Reptiles ........................................................... 50Science Highlights ..................................................... 20Science Q&A .............................................................. 19Scientific Breakthroughs ............................................ 18Scientific Pathways .................................................... 20Slimy, Scaly, Deadly ................................................... 28Spotlights: Ancient Egyptians ....................................... 7Spotlights: Ancient Greeks ........................................... 7Spotlights: Ancient Romans ......................................... 8Spotlights: Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life .................... 9Spotlights: Middle Ages ............................................... 9Spotlights: Vikings ....................................................... 8Spying for the Fuhrer ................................................. 53Strange but True Military Facts .................................. 53

TTechnology in the Ancient World ................................ 33Technology Timelines................................................. 22The Beatles Day by Day ............................................. 52Titanic ....................................................................... 49Treasure Hunters! Ancient Egypt ................................ 49Turning Points in US Military History .......................... 40

UUltimate Military Machines ........................................ 45Ultimate Special Forces ............................................. 44Ultimate Visual Guide: Ancient and Medieval World ...... 4Ultimate Visual Guide: Animal Kingdom ........................ 3Ultimate Visual Guide: Flowering Plants ....................... 5Ultimate Visual Guide: The Story of the Earth ............... 6Ultimate Visual Guide: World History in Maps ............... 6Understanding Maps .................................................. 30

VVoices of War ............................................................. 40

WWorld War II ............................................................... 38World War II Day by Day ............................................ 39World War II Sourcebook ............................................ 38World War II: The Full Story ........................................ 37

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