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MMSNew Titles for January 2016

MMSNew Titles for January 2016

RRP Ed QtyRAINTREEAnimalympics978$1$47471$359$7 Animal0Athletics £12.99 HB978$1$47471$360$3 Animal0Strength0and0Combat0Sports £12.99 HB978$1$47471$361$0 Animal0Swimming0and0Diving £12.99 HB978$1$47471$362$7 Animal0Gymnastics £12.99 HB

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Author: Steve WilsonIllustrations: Lucy TapperSize: 26x26.5cmFormat: 32p SBPublication Date: January 2016RRP: £6.99AR Rating: -Bic/CBMC Code: YBCS/B3M79

Hedgehugs: Hedgehop

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Selling PointsThird book in the successful Hedgehugs series. Beautiful illustrations, lovingly created by Lucy Tapper of the highly successful ecommerce website - FromLucy.Written by Lucy and her husband - former children’s television presenter, Steve Wilson.First book appeared on CBeebies Bedtime Stories, read by Ben Faulks.First book shortlisted for the Evening Standard’s Oscar’sFirst Book Prize, the People’s Book Prize and the Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Award.First book stocked by and selling well in the National Trust.Hedgehogs are popular creatures which sell well in the gift market.2015 and 2016 calendars, family organisers in the market. Plans to develop a TV animation are underway.

Author BiographyLucy and Steve are a husband and wife team wholive in a little cottage in Devon with their twodaughters. They have done local events and hadlots of media coverage including an appearance onBBC Spotlight.

Horace and Hattie are the very best of friends. They like to do everything together. One daythey are trying to play their favourite hopping game with their grasshopper friend, but it’stoo hot!

Horace and Hattie try many different ways to hop and stay cool with hilarious consequencesuntil they stumble upon the perfect solution.

The third story in the popular and successful Hedgehugs series.

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Author: Lou TreleavenIllustrations: Julia PattonSize: 26x26.5cmFormat: 32p SBPublication Date: January 2016RRP: £6.99AR Rating: -Bic/CBMC Code: YBCS/A3M79

Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip

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Selling PointsFirst published book by debut author Lou Treleaven.

Written in fast-paced and expertly crafted rhyme.

Enthusiastically illustrated by the talented and wackyBritish illustrator Julia Patton.

Celebrates creativty, science and invention andencourages children to explore their ideas.

Fun packed pages, where you’ll spot something newon every reading.

Author BiographyLou Treleaven lives in Luton and is an avid writer.As well as writing children’s stories, she writesscreenplays and short stories. Lou also runs apopular blog on writing and publishing. ProfessorMcQuark and the Oojamaflip is her first children’spicture book.

Professor McQuark has a marvellous brain, as big as her head and half bigger again...

One day a fantastic idea pops into Professor McQuark’s head. She immediately runs to hershed to bring her ‘Oojamaflip’ to life. She takes it to the town’s Science Fair, but the it won’t fitthrough the door! McQuark gives up hope, but soon her marvellous invention catches theattention of the children at the fair and she ends up getting a very special award indeed.

A fast-paced, rhyming tale of a professor with a marvellous inventingbrain.

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Author: Heather PindarIllustrations: Susan Batori Size: 26x26.5cmFormat: 32p SBPublication Date: January 2016RRP: £6.99AR Rating: -Bic/CBMC Code: YBCS/A3M79

Strictly No Crocs

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Selling PointsFirst picture book by debut author Heather Pindar.

A very funny story with humorous illustrations bySusan Batori that children will enjoy.

Lots of discussion points for the classroom,including identifying animals.

Addresses the topic of inclusion and friendship.

Children will enjoy the birthday party theme.

A humorous ending with a twist!

Author BiographyHeather Pindar lives in Guildford and teaches 3 to7 year olds in an inner-London school. Strictly NoCrocs is her first published picture book.

Zebra invited everyone to her party except of course the crocs. Cruncher, Chomper and Snapper areannoyed that they have been excluded until Snapper comes up with the plan to disguise themselves,go to the party and eat everyone up!

With their costumes on, the crocs are welcomed to the party and make quick work of blending in, butthey soon forget their plan as the party proves to be too much fun!

A humorous story about three mischievous crocs who scheme to crashZebra’s birthday party and eat everyone up!

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A jaunty rhyming story about a crotchety croc who likes nothing better than to bask on his rock and chase the other animals away. But once he has splashed around all by himself, the croc realises that a world without friends is no fun at all and sharing the river is the best way to enjoy it.

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All the animals ran to the side of the banks.

There were turtles, snakes and a rat,

A bison, a hog and a hopping great frog,

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Furious again, he stood on his rock

And thumped ‘til the water did shiver.

The angry croc, he yelled out so loud,

“GET OUT OF MY RIVER!”

Yelled the croc on the rock,

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Jan 20161 - 3 yearsBoard book/ 160 x 160mm10 spreads/full colourA3K79YBCB978-1-907432-07-1£6.99Harriet RoweHarriet Rowe

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Batman™ & Robin Adventures

DC SUPER HEROES chapter books feature the WORLD’S GREATEST HEROES including BATMAN™ & ROBIN. The DARK KNIGHT prowls the shadowy streets of GOTHAM CITY with his partner, ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER, putting fear into the hearts of super-villains. With original artwork by DC COMICS illustrators, these full-colour chapter books will captivate young readers.

SELLING POINTS

Í Over 1.4 million copies sold in the DC Super Heroes series

Í Movie tie-in: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice releases Spring 2016

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£4.99category: Characterformat: Paperbackrights: World excluding US/Canadaage level: 7-12 yearstrim size: 133mm x 190mmpage count: 88no. of Illustrations: 10carton qty: 60bic code: YFC; YFWcbmc code: C3N68

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Clayface's Slime Spree 978-1-78202-354-8 £4.99 Jan. 2016

The Joker's Magic Mayhem 978-1-78202-356-2 £4.99 Jan. 2016

Scarecrow's Nightmare Maze 978-1-78202-355-5 £4.99 Jan. 2016

Two-Face Face Off 978-1-78202-353-1 £4.99 Jan. 2016

Clayface’s Slime Spreeby Laurie S. Sutton Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-354-8

A break-in at a WayneTech facility brings the Dynamic Duo toe-to-toe with a muddy menace. Clayface is pilfering untested prototype weapons and it’s up to Batman and Robin to track the criminal’s slime spree through the streets of Gotham City. Can the Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder get the weapons back, and contain the shapeshifting super-villain, before someone gets hurt?

The Joker’s Magic Mayhemby J.E. Bright Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-356-2

When Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson attend a charity magic performance, they discover an archenemy has a few tricks up his sleeve! The Joker hypnotizes the entire audience, and only Batman is immune to his mesmerizing powers. As the Joker’s twists on classic magic tricks become more terrifying, the Dark Knight must stop him before he hurts anyone – or saws Robin in half!

Scarecrow’s Nightmare Mazeby J.E. Bright Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-355-5

A night of fun turns into a night of fear when Scarecrow takes over the maize maze at the Gotham City Harvest Festival. Now it’s up to Batman and Robin to rescue a group of teens – including the Governor’s daughter – from the nightmare maze. Can the Dynamic Duo capture Scarecrow in the twisting labyrinth without giving in to their worst fears?

Two-Face Face Offby Laurie S. Sutton Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-353-1

The fate of the Batman and Robin comes down to a flip of a coin! Two-Face is on the loose and his crimes have the Dynamic Duo working double time. From the heist of rare twin diamonds to a showdown on a bi-plane, the Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder stop at nothing to bring this super-villain face-to-face with justice.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Laurie S. Sutton — Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Laurie Sutton is a comic book writer and editor. She is also the author of The Mystery of the Aztec Tomb and The Secret of the Sea Creature from the You Choose Stories: Scooby-Doo series. She currently resides in Florida.

J.E. Bright — Manhattan, New York

J.E. Bright is the author of many novels, novelizations, and novelty books for children and young adults. He lives in a sunny apartment in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, with his difficult but soft cat, Mabel, and his sweet kitten, Bernard.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Luciano Vecchio — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Luciano Vecchio currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With experience in illustration, animation, and comics, his works have been published in the US, Spain, UK, France, and Argentina. His credits include Ben 10 (DC Comics), Cruel Thing (Norma), Unseen Tribe (Zuda Comics), Sentinels (Drumfish Productions), and several DC Super Heroes books for Stone Arch Books.

COMPARABLES:

Ant-Man: Zombie Repellent(Marvel Press)978-14847144922015 • £3.90 • 133mm x 184mm • 96 pages • Paperback

The Avengers: The Bride of Ultron(Panini)978-18465316062012 • £5.99 • 133mm x 184mm • 80 pages • Paperback

Captain Awesome Goes to Superhero Camp(Little Simon)978-14814315382015 • £3.90 • 133mm x 184mm • 88 pages • Paperback


DC Super Heroes Origins

Have you ever wondered how Princess Diana of Themyscira became the amazing WONDER WOMAN? What about young Bruce Wayne's journey to become the BATMAN™? How did Hal Jordan inherit the role of sector 2814's GREEN LANTERN? And what about the orphan from Krypton who became SUPERMAN? Read all about their journeys in these DC Super Heroes Origins early reader chapter books! Each book is filled with colourful art crafted by DC Comics illustrators.

SELLING POINTS

Í Full-colour illustrations throughout Í Featuring the most popular DC Comics

characters Í Origin stories of famous super heroes Í Early chapter books, easy to read

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£5.99category: Characterformat: Hardcoverrights: World excluding North Americaage level: 5-7 yearstrim size: 216mm x 279mmpage count: 48no. of Illustrations: 36carton qty: 70bic code: YNUCcbmc code: B3N68

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Batman: An Origin Storyby John Sazaklis Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-479-8

He's known by many names. The World's Greatest Detective. The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. But how did young Bruce Wayne grow up to become Batman? Follow young Bruce's incredible transformation in this action-packed chapter book for early readers, filled with colourful comic art by DC Comics artists.

Superman: An Origin Storyby Matthew K. Manning Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-481-1

One day, an alien orphan crash-lands on Earth and is adopted by a human couple, the Kents. Many years later, that little baby becomes Superman, protector of Earth! But how did the Man of Steel go from orphan to super hero? Experience Clark Kent's incredible journey in this action-packed chapter book for early readers featuring vibrant art by DC Comics illustrators.

Wonder Woman: An Origin Storyby John Sazaklis Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-482-8

She was once a young princess on the secret island inhabited by warrior women known as the Amazons … but she left her homeland—and her royal birthright—behind to become a protector for the entire planet of Earth: Wonder Woman! Follow young Diana's incredible transformation from princess to super hero in this action-packed chapter book for early readers featuring colourful illustrations by DC Comics artists.

Green Lantern: An Origin Storyby Matthew K. Manning Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-480-4

In brightest day and in blackest night, Hal Jordan heeds all calls for help as sector 2814's Green Lantern. But before Hal became a galactic guardian, he was a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force. Follow in Hal's footsteps as he becomes the greatest Green Lantern of all! This action-packed chapter book for early readers is filled with comic art by DC Comics illustrators.


Batman: An Origin Story 978-1-78202-479-8 £5.99 Jan. 2016

Green Lantern: An Origin Story 978-1-78202-480-4 £5.99 Jan. 2016

Superman: An Origin Story 978-1-78202-481-1 £5.99 Jan. 2016

Wonder Woman: An Origin Story 978-1-78202-482-8 £5.99 Jan. 2016


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Sazaklis — New York

John Sazaklis spent part of life working in a family coffee shop, the House of Donuts. The other part, he spent drawing and writing stories. He has illustrated Spider-Man books and written Batman books for HarperCollins. He has also created toys used in MAD Magazine.

Matthew K. Manning — Mystic, Connecticut

The author of the Amazon best-selling hardcover Batman: A Visual History, Matthew K. Manning has contributed to many comic books, including Beware the Batman, Spider-Man Unlimited, Pirates of the Caribbean: Six Sea Shanties, Justice League Adventures, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? When not writing comics themselves, Manning often authors books about comics, as well as a series of young reader books starring Superman, Batman, and the Flash for Capstone. He currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy and their two daughters, Lillian and Gwendolyn. Visit him online at www.matthewkmanning.com.


Luciano Vecchio — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Luciano Vecchio currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With experience in illustration, animation, and comics, his works have been published in the US, Spain, UK, France, and Argentina. His credits include Ben 10 (DC Comics), Cruel Thing (Norma), Unseen Tribe (Zuda Comics), Sentinels (Drumfish Productions), and several DC Super Heroes books for Stone Arch Books.

COMPARABLES:

Marvel Heroes Little Golden Book (series)(Golden Books)978-0-307-97653-62012 • £6.99 • 203mm x 210mm • 80 pages • Hardcover

The Incredible Hulk: An Origin Story(Marvel Comics)978-1-423-14279-92011 • £5.94 • 216mm x 286mm • 48 pages • Hardcover


Superfairies

The Superfairies of Peaseblossom Woods use teamwork to rescue animals in distress, bringing together their unique superskills, petal power and lots of love.

SELLING POINTS

Í Full-colour illustrations throughout Í Lighthearted chapter books make

reading fun for early readers Í The Superfairies promote teamwork and

determination

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£4.99category: Young Readersformat: Paperbackrights: World excluding US/Canadaage level: 6-8 yearstrim size: 127mm x 197mmpage count: 56no. of Illustrations: 25carton qty: 100bic code: YFH; YFPcbmc code: B3N69


Basil the Bear Cub 978-1-78202-344-9 £4.99 Jan. 2016

Dancer the Wild Pony 978-1-78202-345-6 £4.99 Jan. 2016

Basil the Bear Cubby Janey Louise Jones Illustrated by Jennie Poh

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-344-9

No, Basil, don’t play near the river on your own! Superfairies Rose, Silk, Berry and Star rush to help a bear cub in danger.

Dancer the Wild Ponyby Janey Louise Jones Illustrated by Jennie Poh

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-345-6

Dancer, don’t run away! The Superfairies want to stop a wild pony being nervous for the Summer Fair dance contest, but first they need to catch up with her!


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Janey Louise Jones — Edinburgh, Scotland

Janey Louise Jones has been a published author for ten years. Her Princess Poppy series is an international bestselling brand, with books translated into ten languages including Hebrew and Mandarin. Janey is a graduate of Edinburgh University and lives in Edinburgh with her three sons.


Jennie Poh — Woking, England

Jennie was born in England and grew up in Malaysia, in the jungle. At the age of ten, she moved back to England and went on to study Fine Art at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design, as well as Fashion Illustration at Central St Martins. Jennie loves the countryside, animals, tea and reading. She lives in Woking, England with her husband and two wonderful daughters.

COMPARABLES:

Rainbow Magic: The Princess Fairies series by Daisy Meadows(Orchard Books)97814083129332011 • £4.99 • 132mm x 196mm • 80 pages • paperback

The Fairy Bell Sisters series by Margaret McNamara(HarperCollins Children’s Books)97800075165062013 • £4.99 • 130mm x 201mm • 160 pages • paperback


The Diamond Thief

Remy Brunel survives life in Victorian England with catlike reflexes and agility, skills that serve her well both on the high wire and in darker situations. Meanwhile, Thaddeus Rec survives with his intuition and strong character, qualities that make him a promising young detective. When Remy and Thaddeus are thrown together in this steampunk series, the results are explosive. Can they look past their differences and work together? More importantly, can they afford not to?

SELLING POINTS

Í Fast-paced series offers perfect blend of adventure and romance

Í Readers will escape to the exciting era of Victorian England

Í Strong female main character, who is fiesty and independent

MARKETING CAMPAIGN

Í YA blogger outreach Í Advanced Reader Copies Í Dedicated Microsite Í Social media and email campaigns Í Author tour Í Exciting competitions

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£6.99category: Young Adultformat: Paperbackrights: World excluding North Americaage level: 11-16 yearstrim size: 129mm x 198mmpage count: 288-352carton qty: 30-40bic code: YFC; YFTcbmc code: E3N79


The Diamond Thief 978-1-78202-453-8 £6.99 Jan. 2016

The Ruby Airship 978-1-78202-454-5 £6.99 Jan. 2016

The Diamond Thiefby Sharon Gosling

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-453-8

No one performs on the circus trapeze like 16-year-old Rémy Brunel. But Rémy also leads another life, prowling through the backstreets of Victorian London as a jewel thief. When she is forced to steal one of the world’s most valuable diamonds, she uncovers a world of treachery and fiendish plots.

The Ruby Airshipby Sharon Gosling

Pub Date: January 2016 978-1-78202-454-5

Remy has left her life as a jewel thief behind, but doubts Thaddeus will ever trust her. When an old friend appears, she decides to return with him to France. But Thaddeus knows something is wrong and must risk a journey by airship to win Remy back.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sharon Gosling — Cumbria, England

Sharon Gosling always wanted to be a writer. She started as an entertainment journalist, writing about television series such as Stargate and Battlestar Galactica. Her first novel was published under a pen name in 2010. Sharon and her husband live in a very small cottage in a very remote village in the north of England, surrounded by sheep-dotted fells. The village has its own vampire, although Sharon hasn’t met it yet. The cat might have, but he seems to have been sworn to secrecy and won’t say a thing.

COMPARABLES:

The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare(Walker)97814063303422011 • £7.99 • 127mm x 196mm • 496 pages • paperback

The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip PullmanScholastic97814071541901985 (reissued 2015) • £7.99 • 134mm x 199mm • 240 pages • paperback

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Driving the Invisible Bus

AUTHORAUTHOR Craig Bradley

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978-0-95597-118-1

PRICEPRICE £5.99

FORMATFORMAT 200 x 130mm, PB

EXTENTEXTENT 106pp

CATEGORYCATEGORY Poetry

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AGEAGE

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Driving the Invisible Bus is a brand new collection of rhyme-tastic brilliant poems by ace poet and Dancing Dad, Craig Bradley.

Read about classrooms, cauliflowers and crazy hair. Take a walk with a spooky dog and say hello to Hilda the builder.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Craig Bradley is a freelance writer, poet and performer. Craig regularly performs his poetry in primary and secondary schools, at festivals and in art galleries and museums around the country. He is also has a regular guest spot on BBC Radio Leeds and York. CONTACT DETAILS Caboodle Books are represented by: MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected] [email protected]

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Let Me Touch the Sky

AUTHORAUTHOR Valerie Bloom

ISBNISBN 978-0-95597-113-6

PRICEPRICE £5.99

FORMATFORMAT 180 x 130mm, PB

EXTENTEXTENT 90pp

CATEGORYCATEGORY Poetry

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AGEAGE

7 years + / KS2

Cherrytree Books are represented by:

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Twickenham TW2 7PF.

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Let Me Touch the Sky is a wonderful collection of Valerie Bloom’s warm, sparky and evocative poetry which will delight readers of all ages.

Her poems have been published in over 70 anthologies and this selection brings many of them together for the first time, along with some previously unpublished work.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Valerie Bloom’s unique style of poetry and story telling draws extensively on her Caribbean heritage. She is an outstanding poet and was recently awarded an MBE for services to poetry.

Her poems have featured in over 250 anthologies and GCSE and A-Level syllabi. CONTACT DETAILS Caboodle Books are represented by: MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected] [email protected]

Discovering the United Kingdom

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978-1-910512-75-3

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£12.99

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7-11/KS2

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GEOGRAPHY

210x297mm HB

32pp

January 2016

Susan Harrison

All about England

Discovering the United Kingdom looks at the history, landscapes, people and culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

These books are fi lled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.


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978-1-910512-78-4

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210x297mm HB

January 2016

Susan Harrison

All about Northern Ireland



7-11/KS2

32pp


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978-1-910512-77-7

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£12.99

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GEOGRAPHY

210x297mm HB

January 2016

Susan Harrison

All about Scotland



7-11/KS2

32pp


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978-1-910512-76-0

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£12.99

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GEOGRAPHY

210x297mm HB

January 2016

Susan Harrison

All about Wales



7-11/KS2

32pp

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TITLE

978-1-910512-82-1

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£12.99

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5-7/EY/KS1

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SCIENCE/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

220x220mm HB

24pp

January 2016

Materials

Glass

Harriet Brundle

This exciting series explores a range of everyday materials. Early readers will discover the properties and uses of each material through accessible text and eye-catching imagery that will bring this area of the curriculum to life.

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978-1-910512-80-7

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£12.99

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220x220mm HB

24pp

January 2016

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Metal

Harriet Brundle


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978-1-910512-81-4

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220x220mm HB

24pp

January 2016

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Plastic

Harriet Brundle


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978-1-910512-79-1

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220x220mm HB

24pp

January 2016

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Wood

Harriet Brundle

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TITLE

978-1-910512-86-9

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£12.99

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SCIENCE

220x220mm HB

24pp

January 2016

The Solar System

The Moon

Gemma McMullen

This series explores the four key elements of our

Solar System: The Sun, The Moon, The Planets and The Stars. With each title including fascinating facts and photographic images, young readers will enjoy discovering what lies in the darkness beyond.

SolarSystem

The

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24pp

January 2016

The Solar System

The Planets

Gemma McMullen



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The

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978-1-910512-85-2

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SCIENCE

220x220mm HB

24pp

January 2016

The Solar System

The Stars

Gemma McMullen



SolarSystem

The

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978-1-910512-83-8

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The Solar System

The Sun

Gemma McMullen



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JANUARY SCIENCEINTEREST AGE 8-10 READING AGE 6-8 KS2 P3-P6

AnimalympicsWho would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain animal-related curriculum information, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications, including mammals, reptiles and birds.

Why should I buy these books?• Ties in with the 2016 Olympics.• Discusses animal adaptations in clear simple

text.• Dramatic high-interest photos.• Glossary, Index, medal tables and results

page.

HARDBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEPack A of 4 9781474713672 £49.36Animal Athletics 9781474713597 £12.99Animal Strength and Combat Sports 9781474713603 £12.99Animal Swimming and Diving 9781474713610 £12.99Animal Gymnastics 9781474713627 £12.99

ANIMALYMPICSHARDBACK PUBLISHING JANUARY 2016BIC Code YQSBCBMC Code C5N79Author Isabel ThomasPages 32Dimensions 240 x 190mm

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JANUARY HISTORYINTEREST AGE 6-8 READING AGE 6-8 KS1 P1-P4

Comparing People from the PastSupporting the new national curriculum for history, this series will take the reader on a journey into the past to discover how the lives of some of the most fascinating individuals compare. From Elizabeth I to Neil Armstrong, the clear text and engaging photographs wil capture children’s imagination and encourage them to ask questions about history and how times change.

Why should I buy these books?• Age-appropriate text for young readers.• Vivid photographs to help children picture the

times.• Fact files on each featured person.• Includes a glossary, Find Out More section

and index.• Perfect fit for the Key Stage 1 History National

Curriculum.

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Young explorersColumbus believed he could find a new route to the rich lands of Asia, but he needed money for his expedition. The King and Queen of Spain agreed to help him.

Columbus promised King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain that he would find them new lands to rule.

Armstrong had to make an emergency landing after some equipment failed on his Gemini spacecraft.

Armstrong joined the US space programme in 1962. He made his first space flight in 1966. The US president wanted an American to land on the Moon. It would take many years to plan the voyage.

PAPERBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEChristopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong 9781406289930 £8.99Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria 9781406289947 £8.99

COMPARING PEOPLE FROM THE PASTPAPERBACK PUBLISHING JANUARY 2016BIC Code YQHCBMC Code B5N79Author Nick HunterPages 32Dimensions 220 x 195mm

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JANUARY SCIENCEINTEREST AGE 9-12 READING AGE 7-9 KS2-KS3 P4-S5

Disgusting Creature DietsWhat some animals eat may seem disgusting, but the gross things they consume are an important part of their diets. Disgusting Creature Diets looks at animal diets and behaviours, which relate to food chains and webs. Readers will love learning about organisms from all over the world and the gross things they eat.

Why should I buy these books?• High-interest subject matter with low level

text perfect for a wide age range of readers• Combines the appeal of a fun recreational

read, with educational matter about insects, food chains and food webs

• 6 ‘Fact!’ boxes giving the reader funny or quirky further information

• Ideal for reluctant readers.

PAPERBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEBloodsuckers of the Animal World 3.4 9781406291780 £8.99Carcass Chewers of the Animal World 3.4 9781406291797 £8.99

DISGUSTING CREATURE DIETSPAPERBACK PUBLISHING JANUARY 2016BIC Code YQSBCBMC Code C5N79Author Jody Sullivan RakePages 32Dimensions 229 x 179mm

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JANUARY HISTORYINTEREST AGE 7-11 READING AGE 7-11 KS2 P4-P7

Early British HistoryThis fascinating series covers a long period of early British History, right through from around 840,000 years ago, all the way up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. These two books cover the lives of early tribes such as the Celts, Picts and Scoti, and the Roman invasion and settlement in Britain. The series shows how the influences of these various incoming cultures shaped the Britain that is today. Using primary sources and including lots of information about daily life, homes, education, jobs and much more, colourful maps and fact panels on important figures and events of the times, as well as information on how the current English language has been influenced by these settlers, this series is a must for those wanting to know more about life in early Britain.Why should I buy these books?• Timeline, “Did You Know?” boxes, & “How Do We

Know?” boxes giving primary examples.• Fact panels with information about important

figures of the time• Facts about how the English language has been

influenced by the periods• Maps giving information about locations and

borders• Glossary and Index.• Linked to the Key Stage 2 History Curriculum

PAPERBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEChanges in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age 9781406291117 £8.99The Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain 9781406291124 £8.99

EARLY BRITISH HISTORYPAPERBACK PUBLISHING JANUARY 2016BIC Code YQH; YNHCBMC Code D5N79Author Claire ThropPages 32Dimensions 264 x 195mm

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JANUARY HISTORYINTEREST AGE 5-7 READING AGE 5-7 KS1 NURSERY-P3

History in Living MemoryDiscover what life was like for your parents and grandparents when they were young. From portable cassettte players to coal fires and blackboards, discover how things have changed over time, and what things have stayed the same. Find out about history in living memory and how we can learn about it.

Why should I buy these books?• Glossary, Index and Contents page acquaint

children with non-fiction text features.• Age-appropriate text for young readers.• A mini quiz to help children think and talk

about some of the things that have changed in living memory.

• In step with the new Key Stage 1 History National Curriculum, which asks that children understand what history in living memory is, and how things change over time.

PAPERBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEEntertainment Through the Years: How Having Fun Has Changed in Living Memory 9781406290172 £7.99Getting Around Through the Years: How Transport Has Changed in Living Memory 9781406290189 £7.99

HISTORY IN LIVING MEMORYPAPERBACK PUBLISHING JANUARY 2016BIC Code YQHCBMC Code B5N79Author Clare LewisPages 24Dimensions 220 x 195mm

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JANUARY RECREACTIONAL NON-FICTION

INTEREST AGE 9-13 READING AGE 9-11 KS2-KS3 P4-S2

Survive!Natural disasters come in all shapes and sizes, each one posing a unique threat to the environment, communities and people nearby. How do young people fare when left to their own devices in the face of nature’s unbridled wrath? Discover the answer in Survive!, an illustrated series of books that shows the strength and resourcefulness of young people and what they are capable of when the will to survive kicks takes hold. Each book is a fast-paced, real-time tale of everyday children facing exceptional circumstances.

Why should I buy these books?• Includes discussion questions and writing

prompts• Also includes non-fiction information on each

book’s natural disaster.

STRAIGHT TO PAPERBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEPack A of 4 9781474710534 £22.76Blizzard: A Tale of Snow-blind Survival 9781474710459 £5.99Volcano: A Fiery Tale of Survival 9781474710466 £5.99Tornado: A Twisting Tale of Survival 9781474710473 £5.99Lost: A Wild Tale of Survival 9781474710480 £5.99

SURVIVE!STRAIGHT TO PAPERBACK PUBLISHING JANUARY 2016BIC Code YFC; YXCBMC Code D3N79Author Thomas Kingsley TroupePages 56Dimensions 178 x 127mm

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