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ARCTURUS
CHILDREN’S REFERENCE
Summer 2014 to Spring 2015
Arcturus Children’s Reference
This new Children’s Reference catalogue
shows us, as ever, reaching for the stars
in our quest for non-fiction excellence.
New series blasting off this season include
practical art projects such as Creating
Comics and Ready, Set, Draw!, high-impact
factual series such as BodyWorks and
Dangerous Dinosaurs; and brainteasing
fun in the form of Brain Games and Riddle
Me This!. Animal Rescue and A Child’s
Day In... provide fascinating insights into
animal conservation and children’s daily
lives around the world. History is strongly
represented as always: Encounters with the
Past features unique historical reconstruction
photographs, while The Wild West
represents new territory for the Arcturus
list. This season also sees the launch of a
major new children’s reference range, with
How Your Body Works and The Dangerous
Books of Dinosaurs leading the way.
Please contact us for further information on
any of the titles in our catalogue. We look
forward to hearing from you.
Roberta Bailey
Managing Director,
School Library Division
CONTENTS
New Titles .................................. 1
High Interest .............................. 22
Nature and Science ................... 28
Art, Drawing and Crafts ............. 37
Myths and Stories ...................... 45
History ...................................... 45
The World Today....................... 54
Learning .................................. 60
General Interest ........................ 63
RIGHTS ENQUIRIES:
CHARLES COOPER
SALES DIRECTOR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7407 9400
Email: [email protected]
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
DANGEROUS DINOSAURS
FORMAT: 280x225 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
DINOSAUR DEFENDERS
Dangerous Dinosaurs offers an exciting introduction to the story of the
dinosaurs, from their early evolution to their extinction. Dramatic
and eye-catching computer-rendered images – many of them new
commissions created specially for this project – bring the prehistoric
world to life.
DINOSAUR RECORD-BREAKERS
KILLER DINOSAURS
www.arcturuspublishing.com
FLYING MONSTERS
1
DINOSAURS AND THE
PREHISTORIC WORLD
SEA MONSTERS
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
CREATING COMICS
These beautifully illustrated books explore many different approaches
to comic art and storytelling. They demonstrate effective ways of
developing protagonists and plots; setting out pages; creating
appealing splash panels and covers; and using the unique storytelling
tools available to comic artists.
FORMAT: 280x225 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 9-15
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CREATING MANGA COMICS
CREATING FUNNY COMICS
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NIGEL DDOOBBBYYN
CREATING SCIENCE FICTION COMICS
CREATING HORROR COMICS
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CREATING SUPERHERO COMICS
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
AMAZING ORIGAMI 2
FORMAT: 280x216mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
This follow-up to our popular Amazing Origami series is packed with
fun and imaginative makes. Each new project is clearly explained in
a step-by-step guide. The instructions are accompanied by a series of
photographs, which are helpfully annotated with arrows and guidelines.
ORIGAMI BUGS
ORIGAMI ON THE MOVE
ORIGAMI HOLIDAYS
ORIGAMI PLANES
3
ORIGAMI MONSTERS
ORIGAMI SPACE
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
BODYWORKS
FORMAT: 280x225 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
This engaging and modern ‘owner’s manual’ to the human body uses
photographs, cartoons and computer-rendered diagrams to explain
clearly and effectively how its different parts work. This series is
information-dense but easy to understand; it’s packed with jaw-dropping
facts and eye-catching infographics.
BUILDING A BODY
LIFE SUPPORT
DEFENSIVE ACTION
READY FOR ACTION
4
FUELLING THE BODY
TAKING CONTROL
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
ANIMAL RESCUE
FORMAT: 280x216 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
Animal Rescue tells the stories of the real-life charities and NGOs
involved in helping and protecting animals in need. Each book follows
the ups and downs of the lives of the animals being cared for and the
people looking after them.
BAT HOSPITAL
ORANG-UTAN ORPHANS
CHIMP RESCUE
PANDAS IN DANGER
5
ELEPHANT ORPHANS
PENGUIN RESCUE
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
A CHILD’S DAY IN...
Each book in this series follows a real child through a day in their
life, from the moment that they get up to the moment that they go to
bed. Extraordinary, specially commissioned photographs bring to
life their homes and schools; the games they play; their chores and
responsibilities; the food that they eat; and the way that they participate
as members of a family and a wider community.
FORMAT: 280x216 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
MY LIFE IN BRAZIL
MY LIFE IN FRANCE
MY LIFE IN INDIA
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MY LIFE IN INDONESIA
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MY LIFE IN JAMAICA
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MY LIFE IN KENYA
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
DRAW IT!
FORMAT: 290x250 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
Draw It! is the perfect series for youngsters who are keen to develop
their artistic skills. Each book teaches readers to draw in a different
style to suit a different subject matter, so there is something to appeal
to every kid… whether they are lovers of all things pretty, or fans of all
things gross!
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NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
READY, SET, DRAW!
FORMAT: 280x216 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
This super-simple, step-by-step drawing series has an appealing, cleanlined cartoon style. Every project is set out in five or six clear, easy-tofollow steps. By building up simple lines and curves, kids can reproduce
the finished artworks without difficulty.
ANIMALS
MANGA
CREEPY CRAWLIES
ROBOTS AND MONSTERS
8
FAIRIES AND PRINCESSES
SUPER HEROES
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
BRAIN GAMES
FORMAT: 270x220 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
These fun and fiendish puzzle books will help young readers to develop
their lateral and systematic thinking abilities. They make problem-solving
fun and rewarding. Each book features 65 or more clever, engaging
brain-teasers. The puzzles look and feel like games, and will offer hours
of entertainment.
LOGIC PUZZLES
NUMBER PUZZLES
PATTERN PUZZLES
PICTURE PUZZLES
9
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
CRAFT ATTACK!
FORMAT: 280 x 216 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
Grab some paper, paint and PVA: it’s time to get creative! By following
the clear and simple step-by-step instructions in this series, young
readers will be able to create original, cute, fashionable and humorous
homemade creations.
JEWELLERY CRAFTS
NATURE CRAFTS
PRINTING CRAFTS
RECYCLING CRAFTS
10
PAPER CRAFTS
TEXTILE CRAFTS
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
MONSTROUS
MYTHS
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! These
fully illustrated books retell traditional myths with an emphasis on scary
and weird elements. The text style may be witty and irreverent, but the
books are jam-packed with real facts about ancient cultures.
TERRIBLE TALES OF AFRICA
TERRIBLE TALES OF ANCIENT EGYPT
TERRIBLE TALES OF ANCIENT ROME
TERRIBLE TALES OF THE MIDDLE AGES
11
TERRIBLE TALES OF ANCIENT GREECE
TERRIBLE TALES OF NATIVE A MERICA
NEW
NEW TITLES
TITLES
NEW TITLES
REALLY HORRIBLE
JOKES
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 7–11
This wacky, anarchic series taps into
kids’ fascination with all things yucky.
Each book features over 140 stinky,
slimy, silly jokes. Readers will love to dip
into this treasure trove of ickiness and
share their new jokes with friends and
family. Humorous cartoon illustrations
feature throughout.
REALLY
HORRIBLE
FACTS
EXTENT: 32 pp
REALLY HORRIBLE ANIMAL FACTS
REALLY HORRIBLE ANIMAL JOKES
REALLY HORRIBLE BODY JOKES
REALLY HORRIBLE HISTORY JOKES
REALLY HORRIBLE SCIENCE JOKES
These fact-packed books tap into young
readers’ natural fascination with the weird,
the surprising and the gross. They are just
oozing kid-appeal, but they are also packed
with educational value. They draw together
bizarre but brilliant information from the worlds
of history, biology, chemistry and physics.
REALLY HORRIBLE BODY FACTS
REALLY HORRIBLE HISTORY FACTS
12
REALLY HORRIBLE SCIENCE FACTS
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
ORIGAMI
AND
PAPERCRAFT
EXTENT: 32 pp
This fun and accessible introduction to the art of paper-folding features
a mixture of ancient Japanese crafts and contemporary projects. The
instructional text for each project is broken into bite-sized paragraphs,
each of which is accompanied by a photograph.
HOLIDAY PAPERCRAFT
PAPER GIFTS
PAPER BOXES
PAPER MODELS
13
PAPER DECORATIONS
PAPER TOYS
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
ENCOUNTERS
WITH THE PAST
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
‘When a mysterious door appears, you step through...and find that you have
travelled back in time!’ In this innovative series, the reader becomes the protagonist
in an exciting cross-time adventure. As they explore the past, they will meet and
interview a variety of different people – from servants and farmers, to priests and
nobles. The story is brought to life by historical recreation photographs.
MEET THE ANCIENT GREEKS
MEET THE PIRATES
MEET THE ANCIENT ROMANS
MEET THE TUDORS
14
MEET THE MEDIEVAL FOLK
MEET THE VIKINGS
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
KEEPING SAFE
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 9 -12
As children grow into young adults, they become more responsible for
their own decisions. They must negotiate dangers to their health and
well-being from a variety of sources. These full-colour books give
them guidance on how to make smart choices.
ON THE STREET
AROUND ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND CIGARETTES
WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
ONLINE
15
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
UNDER
PRESSURE
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-14
Teens often find themselves under pressure from the bullying and
discrimination they experience in their social interaction with peers.
This series offers support and practical advice alongside contact details
for organisations that offer help.
HOW TO HANDLE BULLYING AND GANGS
HOW TO HANDLE CYBERBULLYING
HOW TO HANDLE DISCRIMINATION
AND PREJUDICE
HOW TO HANDLE LOW SELF-ESTEEM
16
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
RIDDLE ME
THIS!
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-11
Each Riddle Me This! book contains over 140 clever, funny and tricky
riddles including brain teasers, logic puzzles, tongue-twisters and silly
puns. Charming and humorous cartoon illustrations accompany the
riddles, giving the books a fun and playful look.
ANIMAL RIDDLES
FARMYARD RIDDLES
RIDDLES AT HOME
RIDDLES AT SCHOOL
17
LUNCHTIME RIDDLES
UNDERWATER RIDDLES
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
READY, SET,
DRAW!
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 6–9
Ready, Set, Draw! is the perfect series for children who are first
discovering a love of drawing. The step-by-step projects are specially
designed to be easy for young readers. By building up simple lines and
curves, they can reproduce the finished artworks without difficulty.
ANIMALS
MANGA
CREEPY CRAWLIES
ROBOTS AND MONSTERS
18
FAIRIES AND PRINCESSES
SUPERHEROES
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
DRAW IT!
EXTENT: 32 pp
This step-by-step art series has something to appeal to every young
artist… whether they are lovers of all things pretty, or fans of all things
gross! Each clear, easy-to-follow book teaches readers to draw in a
different style to suit a different subject matter.
DRAW CUTE PICTURES
DRAW PRETTY PICTURES
DRAW HORRIBLE PICTURES
DRAW SCARY PICTURES
19
DRAW MAGICAL PICTURES
DR AW WEIRD PICTURES
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
THE WILD WEST
EXTENT: 64 pp
INTEREST AGE: 14+
This is a fascinating and accessible introduction to the people and
events of the great westward expansion, from the colonies of the
American East to the unsettled lands of the Wild West. It presents the
stories of those brave souls who opened up a new frontier; and the
indigenous peoples whose way of life was forever changed.
GUNSLINGERS AND COWBOYS
NATIVE PEOPLES
OUTLAWS AND REBELS
TRAILBLAZING THE WAY WEST
20
NEW TITLES
NEW TITLES
HOW YOUR
BODY WORKS
EXTENT: 128 pp
INTEREST AGE: 7-12
This ‘owner’s manual’ to the human body explains how all its different
parts work – from the hairs on your head to the tips of your toes. The
book is information-dense but easy to understand; it’s packed with
head-scratching facts and eye-catching infographics.
THE DANGEROUS BOOK
OF DINOSAURS
EXTENT: 128 pp
INTEREST AGE: 7-12
Find out everything you need to know about
dinosaurs in this action-packed guide to prehistoric
life, which features extraordinary new CG images.
The Dangerous Book of Dinosaurs offers an exciting
introduction to the story of the dinosaurs, from their
early evolution to their extinction.
21
NEW TITLES HIGH INTEREST
GIRL TALK
EXTENT: 48 pp
These friendly, fun and frank books reveal
what readers can expect from their preteen and teen years. They’re packed with
helpful, non-judgemental advice about
how to handle issues such as online
bullying, peer pressure and first dates.
HOW TO SURVIVE
HAVING A CRUSH
HOW TO SURVIVE
MEAN GIRLS
HOW TO SURVIVE
BEING DUMPED
HOW TO SURVIVE DATING
HOW TO SURVIVE ONLINE
EMBARRASSMENT
HOW TO SURVIVE ZITS
AND BAD HAIR DAYS
POP HISTORIES
EXTENT: 32 pp
Pop Histories is a heavily illustrated, magazine-style
series that tells the story of music from the 50s to the
present day. The authorial tone is engaging, entertaining
and authoritative. Quotes from contemporary artists
about their influences and inspirations give a sense
of context and relevance to the great performers and
innovators of the past.
THE STORY OF PUNK
AND INDIE
THE STORY OF ROCK MUSIC
22
THE STORY OF HIP-HOP
THE STORY OF POP MUSIC
THE STORY OF SOUL
AND R&B
THE STORY OF TECHNO
AND DANCE MUSIC
FORMAT: : 254 x 197 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
These charming, fully illustrated joke books are a wonderfully entertaining read.
The witty, modern cartoon illustrations bring out the full humour of the rib-tickling puns,
barmy stories and surreal situations.
Sean Connolly
THE ANIMAL ANTICS
JOKE BOOK
Sean Connolly
THE HYSTERICAL HISTORY
JOKE BOOK
Sean Connolly
THE CRAZY COMPUTERS JOKE
BOOK
THE FUN ON THE FARM
JOKE BOOK
THE FUNNY FOOD
JOKE BOOK
THE MONSTER FUN
JOKE BOOK
THE OUTER SPACE
JOKE BOOK
Sean Connolly
THE JOLLY JUNGLE
JOKE BOOK
Sean Connolly
THE OUT TO SEA
JOKE BOOK
Sean Connolly
THE SCHOOL’S COOL
JOKE BOOK
THE SILLY SAFARI
JOKE BOOK
23
THE SILLY SPELLS
JOKE BOOK
MIRACULOUS
MAGIC TRICKS
EXTENT: 32 pp
These how-to books teach readers the secrets of real magic tricks. The tricks are chosen
for their accessibility, and are accompanied by charming, full-colour illustrations. Readers
will love having the opportunity to amaze their friends and families with their ‘uncanny’
abilities and seemingly impossible stunts. Learning and performing these tricks will
facilitate the development of close observation skills, lateral thinking and fine motor skills.
NEW
CARD MAGIC
CLOSE-UP MAGIC
NEW
MAGICAL ESCAPES
COIN MAGIC
NEW
MAGICAL ILLUSIONS
COMEDY MAGIC
NEW
MENTAL MAGIC
MIND MAGIC
NEW
NUMBER MAGIC
NEW
PAPER MAGIC
PERFORMING MAGIC
24
TABLE MAGIC
MEAN MACHINES
NEW
NEW
EXTENT: 32 pp
These high-impact, magazine-style books are
packed full of information about the world’s
fastest, biggest and meanest vehicles. Facts
and stats are given in annotations, tables
and feature boxes. The combination of short,
punchy paragraphs and fan-like attention to
technical detail gives these books a broad
appeal to car, bike and technology fans
across a range of ages.
EXTREME SUPERCARS
RACING SUPERCARS
NEW
SUPERBIKES
SUPERBOATS
SUPERCARS
SUPERPLANES
SUPERTRUCKS
NEW
SUPERCOPTERS
25
PARANORMAL FILES
EXTENT: 80 pp
INTEREST AGE: 14 –18
This series explores the history, geography and psychology of paranormal
phenomena. How might Bigfoot be related to Homo Sapiens? What was
the original, secret purpose of the pyramids? The evidence for paranormal
accounts, as presented by expert ‘believers’, is balanced by alternative,
sceptical explanations.
ATLANTIS AND OTHER LOST
WORLDS
BIGFOOT AND OTHER
APE-MEN
ALIEN
ENCOUNTERS
GHOSTS
UFOs
MYSTERY HUNTERS
EXTENT:EXTENT: 32 pp
What is the Yeti? Has more than one race of aliens visited Earth?
Mystery Hunters explores the hidden stories behind unexplained,
scary and weird phenomena – subjects that are of constant fascination
to young readers. The series also examines the evidence behind these
myths, in dedicated feature boxes. Should we really believe in
paranormal happenings? What other explanations might there be?
ALIENS AND
UFOS
ATLANTIS AND OTHER LOST
WORLDS
BIGFOOT AND OTHER
MONSTERS
HAUNTINGS
26
THE WORLD’S STRANGEST
UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES
FIND YOUR TALENT
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
Find Your Talent gives young people all the advice they
need to take their first steps in aspirational fields such as
film-making and songwriting. The no-nonsense text
demystifies apparently difficult techniques and gives
plenty of tips and tricks about how to achieve fantastic
results. These books feature large and striking photographs
throughout, and inspirational stories about how famous
actors, artists, singers and film-makers started out.
MAKE A PODCAST!
PREHISTORIC
SAFARI
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-14
FLYING MONSTERS
START A BAND!
MAKE A FILM!
MAKE AN ANIMATION!
START A BLOG!
TAKE GREAT PHOTOS!
This dynamic, lavishly illustrated series plunges you into the world of dinosaurs as
living, breathing animals. The reader plays the part of protagonist as they set out
on an adventure, exploring a hidden world of dinosaurs. Features on each spread
cover different aspects of prehistoric life, with data boxes giving detailed information
about individual species.
GIANT DINOSAURS
KILLER DINOSAURS
27
SEA MONSTERS
NEW NATURE
TITLES
AND
SCIENCE
IF YOU WERE...
EXTENT: 32 pp
What do pets and wild animals think and
feel? This series shows readers what the
world is like from an animal’s point of view.
Each book covers subjects such as senses,
emotional states, verbal communication,
body language and hunting.
IF YOU WERE A DOLPHIN
IF YOU WERE A HORSE
IF YOU WERE A CAT
IF YOU WERE A DOG
IF YOU WERE A SHARK
IF YOU WERE A SNAKE
DO PLANTS REALLY
EAT INSECTS?
DOES IT REALLY RAIN FROGS?
WHY DO ICE CUBES FLOAT?
WHY DO ZEBRAS
HAVE STRIPES?
SCIENCE F.A.Q.
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 7– 9
With Science F.A.Q., readers can discover the eye-opening
answers to all sorts of fun questions, such as ‘Why do bees
dance?’ or ‘Why does pepper make you sneeze?’ The Q&A
format is brilliantly engaging: anyone who picks up one of
these books will find them hard to put down! Each looselythemed spread features three or four questions and answers,
accompanied by large, appealing images and a colourful,
quirky design.
WHAT MAKES YOU HICCUP?
WHY ARE
BL ACK HOLES BLACK?
28
NEW NATURE
TITLES
BIG BANG
SCIENCE
EXPERIMENTS
EXTENT: 32 pp
AND
SCIENCE
Every book in this fun-filled series is packed with experiments that kids
can perform at home. The steps for each experiment are accompanied by
photographs, and each experiment is followed by a clear explanation of how it
works. The books also feature large, striking images of scientific phenomena.
BRIGHT IDEAS
MATERIAL WORLD
HOT STUFF
IT’S ALIVE
PUSH AND PULL
SUPER SONIC
THE HISTORY
OF SCIENCE
EXTENT: 208 pp
These full-colour books follow the story
of science from the earliest societies
to the current day, revealing the
entrancing appeal of the secrets that
underpin our universe. Author Anne
Rooney explains complex ideas in clear,
easy-to-understand terms.
THE HISTORY
OF MATHEMATICS
29
THE HISTORY
OF MEDICINE
THE HISTORY
OF PHYSICS
NEW NATURE
TITLES
AND
SCIENCE
ANIMAL ATTACK
EXTENT: 208 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
The Animal Attack series looks in colourful
close-up at nature’s fiercest creatures. Each book
focuses on a different family of predators,exploring
how these ferocious animals live, hunt and kill.
Each spread showcases large, dramatic photos of
these savage beasts in action. The text is broken into
short paragraphs and clear, simple captions.
KILLER CROCODILES
KILLER SHARKS
KILLER BEARS
KILLER CATS
KILLER SNAKES
KILLER SPIDERS
REALLY WEIRD
ANIMALS
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
BEETLES
BIRDS
BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS
FISH
Discover the fascinating hidden world of the planet’s most
peculiar creatures – such as beetles that squirt boiling caustic
liquids; lizards that can run across the surface of water; and
caterpillars that can disguise themselves as snakes. These
books feature a striking design, lavish photography, punchy
text and high-impact facts and figures.
SNAKES AND LIZARDS
30
SPIDERS
NEW NATURE
TITLES
AND
SCIENCE
BREAKTHROUGHS IN
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
EXTENT: 48 pp
WHO DISCOVERED DNA?
WHO DISCOVERED
NATURAL SELECTION?
WHO INVENTED THE
COMPUTER?
WHO INVENTED THE
MOTOR CAR?
This series looks at six ground-breaking inventions and
discoveries that have transformed the way we live.
It explores the historical steps leading up to major
breakthroughs, as well as potential future developments.
Mini-biographies give insights into the lives of scientists
and engineers.
WHO INVENTED THE
PERIODIC TABLE?
WHO SPLIT THE ATOM?
EXPERIMENTS WITH ELECTRICITY
AND MAGNETISM
EXPERIMENTS WITH FORCES
SCIENCE LAB
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
An accessible way for children to get into science.
The books encourage their natural curiosity through
fun, practical experiments, so they’ll be learning
without even knowing it! All of the titles in the series
reinforce aspects of science that children will encounter
at school. Step-by-step photographs bring great clarity
to the experiments.
EXPERIMENTS WITH HEAT
EXPERIMENTS WITH LIGHT
AND SOUND
EXPERIMENTS WITH
MATERIALS
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EXPERIMENTS WITH PLANTS
AND OTHER LIVING THINGS
NEW NATURE
TITLES
EYEWITNESS
DISASTER
EXTENT: 32 pp
AND
SCIENCE
This engaging series tells the story of natural disasters through
the first-hand accounts of survivors and rescuers. Direct quotes
and candid photographs give readers a personal view of what
it is like to be caught up in a natural disaster. Each book also
looks at the causes of these events and gives advice on how
to prepare for future disasters.
EARTHQUAKES!
FLOODS!
HURRICANES!
SCIENCE
SECRETS
EXTENT: 32 pp
STORMS!
TSUNAMIS!
VOLCANOES!
Enter the exciting world of science and uncover some of its mysteries
in this fun and vibrant series. Each Science Secrets title holds the
surprising answers to all sorts of questions about a top science topic.
Hands-on experiments, with simple steps and clear illustrations, allow
readers to turn scientist – and test out key ideas for themselves.
SECRETS OF ANIMAL
LIFE CYCLES
32
SECRETS OF FLIGHT
SECRETS OF HABITATS
SECRETS OF HEAT
AND COLD
32
SECRETS OF LIGHT
SECRETS OF POLLUTION
AND CONSERVATION
NEW NATURE
TITLES
NATURE’S
FURY
FORMAT: 270 X 220 mm
EXTENT: 32 pp
AND
SCIENCE
This series looks at natural disasters, their causes, and their effects
on people and landscapes. It examines the science behind them, with
clear explanations and labelled diagrams showing how they begin and
why they are so devastating. Aerial and satellite photos from
the NASA Visible Earth archive show their impact with stark clarity.
EARTHQUAKE!
FLOOD!
FOREST FIRE!
OUR
ANGRY
PLANET
EXTENT: 32 pp
HURRICANE!
TSUNAMI!
VOLCANO!
This differentiated text edition of Nature’s Fury
allows less able readers to participate in text at
a digestible level and take advantage of the same
illustrative content as those reading at grade.
EARTHQUAKES
FLOODS
FOREST FIRES
HURRICANES
33
TSUNAMIS
VOLCANOES
NEW NATURE
TITLES
AND
SCIENCE
UP CLOSE
EXTENT: 24 pp
INTEREST AGE: 7-14
Eighteen high-interest topics are brought
to vivid life through full-colour photographs
combined with ‘bite-sized’ amounts of text.
From the feeding habits of sharks, to
the mummy-makers of ancient Egypt;
from the lost world of the dinosaurs to
a myriad of unseen mini-beasts – these books
are full of wonder, enjoyment and learning.
BIG CATS
DINOSAURS
GIANT DINOSAURS
HUMAN BODY
KILLER PREDATORS
KILLER SPIDERS
MICRO BUGS
MONSTER TRUCKS
MUMMIES
PIRATES
RAINFOREST
REPTILES
SEA MONSTERS
SHARKS
SNAKES
SPACE
SPEED MACHINES
T. REX
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NEW NATURE
TITLES
AND
SCIENCE
THE IMPACT
OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
SOLVE IT
WITH SCIENCE
EXTENT: 48 pp
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
In this series, young people can see how forensic
scientific techniques have been applied to real-life
crimes to help solve them. There are eight case studies
in each title. Each one starts with a description of
the crime before moving on to describe attempts by
scientists to solve it. Sidebars explain in more detail
the scientific techniques involved.
This series looks at how science and technology
have transformed the way we live. It examines
both the positive and the negative impacts of these
developments on the environment, society, health
and the economy.
FRAUDS AND COUNTERFEITS
GUN CRIMES
COMMUNICATIONS
CRIME FIGHTING
KIDNAPS
POISONINGS
ENERGY SOURCES
HEALTH AND MEDICINE
ROBBERIES AND HEISTS
VIOLENT CRIMES
SPACE EXPLORATION
TRANSPORT
ROBBERIES AND HEISTS
VIOLENT CRIMES
SPACE EXPLORATION
TRANSPORT
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NEW NATURE
TITLES
AND
SCIENCE
THE HUMAN BODY
IN FOCUS
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-14
Our bodies are incredible machines. This series looks at
the different systems of the human body, explaining how
we live, eat, breathe, move, think and reproduce. ‘Q&A’
panels pose questions such as ‘What are hiccups?’ and
‘Why do muscles ache after exercise?’
HOW THE
BRAIN WORKS
HOW THE HEART
WORKS
HOW WE DIGEST
FOOD
HOW WE GROW AND
REPRODUCE
HOW WE BREATHE
HOW WE MOVE
CUTTING EDGE
MEDICINE
These books engage the reader’s interest with exciting
EXTENT: 64 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
GENETICS IN
MEDICINE
stories of medical innovation and explanations of the
science involved. They look at the very latest advances
in the field of medicine, the developments, discoveries
and inventions that lie behind new techniques, and the
pioneering personalities in each field.
IN VITRO
FERTILIZATION
MACHINES
IN MEDICINE
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FIGHTING
INFECTIOUS
DISEASES
ORGAN
TRANSPLANTS
SEEING INSIDE
THE BODY
ART, DRAWING AND CRAFTS
HOW
TO DRAW
ANIMALS
EXTENT: 32 pp
This how-to series is perfect for budding artists and animal fans alike! Children can learn
to draw a wide range of different animals in each beautifully illustrated book. The step-by-step
guides are clear and easy to follow, and will enable readers to produce fantastic illustrations
of their own. The animals, such as tigers and dolphins, are chosen for their popularity with
young readers.
HOW TO DRAW BUTTERFLIES
AND OTHER INSECTS
HOW TO DRAW CATS AND DOGS
AND OTHER PETS
HOW TO DRAW CROCODILES
AND OTHER REPTILES
HOW TO DRAW DOLPHINS
AND OTHER SEA CREATURES
HOW TO DRAW HORSES
AND PONIES
HOW TO DRAW TIGERS
AND OTHER BIG CATS
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CREATIVE
FASHION DRAWING
AMAZING ORIGAMI
EXTENT: 32 pp
EXTENT: 64 pp
INTEREST AGE: 14+
Amazing Origami is a practical and fun introduction to
the traditional Japanese art of paper-folding. Each project
is clearly explained in a step-by-step guide. The instructions
are accompanied by a series of photographs, which are
helpfully annotated with arrows and guidelines. These fun,
easy-to-follow projects will give readers a real sense of pride
and achievement.
Inspirational yet practical, this stylish
book reveals what it takes to become
a top fashion illustrator.
DIGITAL ART
ORIGAMI BIRDS
AND BUTTERFILES
ORIGAMI DINOSAURS
FORMAT: 297 x 210mm
EXTENT: 64 pp
INTEREST AGE: 14+
This full-colour illustrated guide shows
readers how to create their own digital
art using major software packages, in
particular Photoshop and Corel Painter.
ORIGAMI FARM ANIMALS
ORIGAMI PETS
ORIGAMI WILD ANIMALS
ORIGAMI SEA CREATURES
THE FUNDAMENTALS
OF OIL PAINTING
EXTENT: 64 pp
INTEREST AGE: 14+
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This beginner’s guide to painting in oils
covers materials, techniques, and the
main subject areas popular with artists.
EVERYONE
CAN DRAW
EXTENT: 32 pp
This series teaches readers a wide variety of art techniques,
from watercolour painting to pencil-and-ink artwork; from
realistic styles to funny cartoons and caricatures. Throughout,
readers will discover all sorts of useful tips that will help them
improve their skills. These books are great drawing references
for readers of different abilities: simple enough for those
who struggle with art, but varied enough in activities and
techniques to stretch the most talented young people.
FANTASY FIGURES
GREAT
DRAWING
STEP-BY-STEP
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 12-16
DRAWING ANIMALS
MONSTERS
ANIMALS
PEOPLE
DINOSAURS
SPEED MACHINES
Each title in this full-colour series is a guide to a different type of artwork. Professional
artists Peter Gray and Barrington Barber share the secrets of their craft in clear,
non-technical language. Each book covers basic techniques as well as more advanced
concepts, such as rendering methods and anatomy. Every new point made in the text
is demonstrated by a high-quality illustration.
DRAWING CARICATURES
DRAWING MANGA
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DRAWING PORTRAITS
HOW TO DRAW
YOUR OWN GRAPHIC NOVEL
CREATING THE COVER
FOR YOUR
GRAPHIC NOVEL
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 9-14
This series covers everything you need to know to produce your own graphic novels.
Each book focuses on different part of the comic art process: from creating characters,
to the techniques of storytelling in sequential art, to tips and tricks on designing a great
cover. Frank Lee’s dynamic illustrations and step-by-step instructions will have readers
creating their own amazing artworks in no time.
DRAWING ACTION IN
YOUR GRAPHIC NOVEL
DRAWING
IS FUN
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 6-10
DRAWING THE HEROES
IN YOUR GRAPHIC
NOVEL
DRAWING THE VILLAINS
IN YOUR GRAPHIC
NOVEL
PENCILLING, INKING
AND COLOURING YOUR
GRAPHIC NOVEL
TELLING THE STORY IN
YOUR GRAPHIC NOVEL
These innovative how-to-draw books combine step-by-step guides to drawing with real
photographs of people, animals and objects. Each project begins with an annotated
photograph (or computer-rendered illustration) of an object. By encouraging readers’
observational skills, this series will help to nurture their budding artistic abilities.
DRAWING CREEPY
CRAWLIES
DRAWING
DINOSAURS
DRAWING FANTASY
FIGURES
DRAWING MANGA
DRAWING PETS AND
FARM ANIMALS
DRAWING SEA
CREATURES
DRAWING SPEED
MACHINES
DRAWING SPORTS
FIGURES
DRAWING VEHICLES
DRAWING WILD
ANIMALS
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DRAWING
DINOSAURS
EXTENT: 32 pp
A fascinating how-to series for young dinosaur fans,
with clear explanations and simple step-by-step
illustrations throughout. With professional illustrator
Steve Beaumont’s expert help, readers will soon be
able to bring to life creatures such as the fearsome
Tyrannosaurus rex, the soaring Pteranodon and the
towering Diplodocus.
DRAWING PTERANODON
DRAWING
GIGANOTOSAURUS
DRAWING T. REX
DRAWING TRICERATOPS
DRAWING PLESIOSAURUS
DRAWING DIPLODOCUS
THE ART OF DRAWING
AND CREATING MANGA
EXTENT: 128 pp
INTEREST AGE: 12+
ACTION
Designed for novice to intermediate illustrators, these books cover everything
the budding manga artist needs, from choosing materials to creating your own
exciting and innovative characters.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
MECHAS AND MONSTERS
41
WOMEN
DRAWING
LEGENDARY MONSTERS
DRAWING DRAGONS
AND OTHER COLDBLOODED CREATURES
EXTENT: 32 pp
In this fantastic series, illustrator Steve Beaumont shows how
to create striking artworks of creatures from myth and legend.
The process of illustration, inking and colouring is divided
into clear, easy-to-follow steps. Each book also features bonus
masterclass pages where readers will discover the secrets of
putting finishing touches to their extraordinary creations.
DRAWING GRIFFINS
AND OTHER WINGED
WONDERS
DRAWING KRAKEN AND
OTHER SEA MONSTERS
DRAWING BEASTLY
BEINGS
DRAWING MINOTAUR
AND OTHER
DEMI-HUMANS
DRAWING UNICORNS
AND OTHER MYTHICAL
BEASTS
DRAWING WEREWOLVES
AND OTHER GOTHIC
GHOULS
YOU CAN DRAW
FANTASY FIGURES
EXTENT: 32 pp
These creative, high-interest books are a must for fantasy fans and
budding artists everywhere. Professional fantasy artist Steve Sims
guides readers step by step through the creative process. With his
expert help, they will soon be able to bring to life brave warriors,
fearsome monsters and powerful kings and queens!
DRAWING DUNGEON
CREATURES
DRAWING HEROIC
WARRIORS
DRAWING MAGICAL
BEINGS
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DRAWING MIGHTY
RULERS
DRAWING WICKED
TYRANTS
DRESSING UP
EXTENT: 24 pp
INTEREST AGE: 5-10
These appealing and accessible activity books give
children the chance to transform themselves into their
favourite playtime characters. Readers can create
high-quality costume elements, imaginative props,
and even companion creatures. Each book is illustrated
throughout with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step
instructions and photographs of real children enjoying
themselves in colourful and imaginative costumes.
DRESSING UP AS A
KNIGHT
MAKE YOUR
OWN ART
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-14
CARD MAKING
DRESSING UP
AS A PIRATE
DRESSING UP
AS AN ASTRONAUT
DRESSING UP AS A FAIRY
DRESSING UP
AS A PRINCESS
DRESSING UP
AS A ROBOT
Each book in this lively set contains 10–12 imaginative, easy-to-follow projects. These
are divided up into simple steps, with each step accompanied by a photo. At the start
of each project is an illustrated list of materials and equipment required, along with
safety and cleanliness tips. Alternative ideas are suggested using the same techniques,
encouraging readers to develop their own creations and ideas.
COLLAGE
CLAY MODELLING
DRAWING
ALSO AVAILABLE:
ECO-CRAFTS
MAKING MASKS
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MAKING MOSAICS
PAINTING
MAKING PUPPETS
PAPER FOLDING
ORIGAMI
PAPIER-MACHE
HOW TO DRAW
FANTASY ART
EXTENT: 32 pp
The perfect how-to series for young fantasy artists. The lively
design is illustration-led, with all the basic techniques conveyed
through clear, inspirational drawings. These are accompanied
by concise, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, guiding
children through every stage of drawing their own fantastic
fantasy characters.
MAGICAL KINGS AND
QUEENS
ORCS, ELVES AND
DWARVES
SUPERHEROES
DRAGONS
WARRIORS
WITCHES AND
WIZARDS
HOW TO DRAW MANGA
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-16
ANIMALS
FEMALE ACTION FIGURES
HEROES AND VILLAINS
Simple, step-by-step guides to creating authentic-looking
manga characters. The reader is guided through the process
of creating manga drawings with simple, step-by-step
instructions. Advice is given on materials and equipment, as
well as basic techniques relating to composition, proportion,
sketching, inking and colouring.
MALE ACTION FIGURES
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MONSTERS
ROBOTS
MYTHS
AND
STORIES
WORLD OF FAIRY TALES
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 6-10
This series showcases all the best-loved traditional stories
for children. Featuring the works of great storytellers
such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers
Grimm, these books are sumptuously illustrated, with
colour pictures on every page.
HANSEL AND GRETEL AND
THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN
THE LITTLE MERMAID AND
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AND
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
CINDERELLA AND ALADDIN
SLEEPING BEAUTY AND
SNOW WHITE AND THE
SEVEN DWARVES
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND
RED RIDING HOOD
GRIMM’S
FAIRY TALES
TREASURY OF
FAIRY TALES
CLASSIC
FAIRY TALES
EXTENT: 128 pp
INTEREST AGE: 4+
EXTENT: 352 pp
NTEREST AGE: 4+
EXTENT: 192 pp
INTEREST AGE: 4+
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MYTHS
AND
STORIES
STORIES FROM
AROUND THE WORLD
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
AFRICAN MYTHS
Each title in this beautifully illustrated series contains
a collection of myths from a different part of the world.
The books start with a map, and each includes
a Who’s Who of characters featuring in the stories.
ALSO AVAILABLE: NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS
CHINESE MYTHS
EGYPTIAN MYTHS
GREEK MYTHS
ROMAN MYTHS
NURSERY RHYMES
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 6-8
Favourite rhymes, for reading alone or out loud in
a group, are here brought to life with fresh new
illustrations. Each book contains information about
the origins of the rhymes, and explains that many
of them have differing versions, and some refer to
events from history.
HEY, DIDDLE, DIDDLE
LITTLE MISS MUFFET
ITSY BITSY SPIDER
MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB
WEE WILLIE WINKIE
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YANKEE DOODLE
HISTORY
GREATEST
WARRIORS
EXTENT: 32 pp
Greatest Warriors applies an image-led, facts and stats-heavy approach to the subject of
history’s most impressive fighters. Text paragraphs are short and punchy, and high-quality
historical recreation photography is featured throughout. The subjects covered include
training, weapons, armour, battle tactics, fighting styles, commanders, allies and enemies.
GLADIATORS
GREEK SOLDIERS
KNIGHTS
PIRATES
ROMAN SOLDIERS
VIKINGS
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HISTORY
KNIGHTS
AND CASTLES
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
BUILDING A CASTLE
What was it like to be a castle resident in the Middle Ages? This series explores how
knights lived, what their training involved, and the rules of chivalry that governed their
behaviour. It also delves into the lives of nobles and servants in the castle. Extensive use
of re-enactment photographs helps to bring the medieval world to life.
CASTLE LIFE
KNIGHTS
SIEGE
GREAT PEOPLE
IN HISTORY
EXTENT: 128 pp
This engaging and informative series gives an excellent
overview of the history of art, politics, science, maths and
philosophy. Each book is divided into a series of clear and
concise biographies of the most important figures in
a given field. It uncovers their private and professional
lives, their influences and their legacies
RAYMOND FLOOD
AND
ROBIN WILSON
GREAT MATHEMATICIANS
JEREMY STANGROOM
AND
JAMES GARVEY
BRIAN MOONEY
GREAT ARTISTS
GREAT LEADERS
JOHN FARNDON, ALEX WOOLF, ANNE ROONEY, AND LIZ GOGERLY
GREAT PHILOSOPHERS
CHARLOTTE GERLINGS
GREAT SCIENTISTS
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NIGEL CAWTHORNE
NOTORIOUS TYRANTS
HISTORY
VIRTUAL
HISTORY TOURS
EXTENT: 32 pp
LOOK AROUND
AN EGYPTIAN TOMB
These innovative books take the idea of a ‘virtual tour’
of a famous monument or building, and use this as
a way into the study of the history of the period. Readers
can move from room to room in much the same way as
they would navigate a website. Artwork recreates how
buildings and artefacts were actually used.
LOOK AROUND A
GREEK TEMPLE
LOOK AROUND A
MEDIEVAL CASTLE
LOOK AROUND A
ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
LOOK AROUND A
SHAKESPEAREAN
THEATRE
LOOK AROUND A
ROMAN VILLA
PICTURING
THE PAST
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-14
An exciting and unique new way of looking at the past that shows in
simple graphic terms how ancient buildings and objects were actually
used. Readers can see on the same page a photo of how a place looks
now and an artwork showing how it looked then.
EGYPT
GREECE
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ROME
HISTORY
RICH AND POOR
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-14
ANCIENT EGYPT
This series looks at social history by comparing the lives of
rich and poor people. The experiences of the rich – a Greek
aristocrat, a Roman senator, an Egyptian pharaoh, a medieval
knight – are contrasted with those of the poor: a Greek slave,
a Roman gladiator, an Egyptian farmer, a medieval peasant.
ANCIENT GREECE
ANCIENT ROME
MEDIEVAL WORLD
MESOPOTAMIA
CASTLES
CATHEDRALS
AND THE
CHURCH
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
These attractive books bring the medieval world to life,
showing how people lived, worked, ate, dressed, fought
and died. Illustrated with contemporary paintings and
manuscript illuminations, they also feature colourful
artwork reconstructions, such as a castle under seige,
a medieval feast and knights jousting at a tournament.
Medieval
World
SEAN SHEEHAN
CASTLES
HEALTH
MEDICINE
AND
SAVIOUR PIROTTA
Medieval
World
HEALTH AND MEDICINE
KATHY ELGIN
Medieval
World
FIONA MACDONALD
KNIGHTS AND CHIVALRY
TOWN LIFE
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Medieval
World
CATHEDRALS AND THE
CHURCH
TOWN LIFE
KNIGHTS
CHIVALRY
AND
PATRICIA LEVY
Medieval
World
WARFARE
WEAPONS
AND
CHRISTOPHER GRAVETT
Medieval
World
WARFARE AND WEAPONS
HISTORY
SECRET HISTORY
THE COLD WAR
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
This high-interest series, aimed at reluctant readers, looks at the secret
campaigns and projects that were developed and executed by all sides
during the major conflicts of the past100 years, and which the public
at large were almost entirely unaware of. It assesses the impact of these
activities on the course of these wars. Biographical sidebars focus on
the often heroic or notorious personalities involved in these operations.
CONFLICT IN THE
MIDDLE EAST
THE IRAQ WAR
THE WAR ON TERROR
WORLD WAR I
WORLD WAR II
A PLACE IN HISTORY
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
AUSCHWITZ
This series looks at some of the most famous and iconic sites from
the 20th and 21st centuries. Each book looks at a different site and
explores the part it played in modern history. In each case the site
also acts as a ‘jumping off point’ for a wider discussion of a key
topic in modern history.
THE BERLIN WALL
HIROSHIMA
THE NORMANDY
BEACHES
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PEARL HARBOR
THE TWIN TOWERS
HISTORY
MOMENTS IN HISTORY
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
This series provides a straightforward guide to some of the
most decisive and iconic moments in modern history, and
explores the question of why those events occurred. Each
book features primary source material including speeches,
letters, diaries and other written evidence. Contemporary
photographs offer visual evidence of the event, and give
clues as to why events unfolded as they did.
WHY DID THE
HOLOCAUST
HAPPEN?
WHY DID THE
RISE OF NAZISM
HAPPEN?
WHY DID THE COLD
WAR HAPPEN?
WHY DID WORLD
WAR I HAPPEN?
WHY DID THE GREAT
DEPRESSION HAPPEN?
WHY DID WORLD
WAR II HAPPEN?
WHY DID
HIROSHIMA HAPPEN?
WHY DID VIETNAM
HAPPEN?
TIMELINES
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
THE ARAB–ISRAELI
CONFLICT
THE STRUGGLE
AGAINST APARTHEID
Key moments that changed the course of major wars of the 20th and early 21st
centuries are here presented as extended timelines. Landmark dates are used as
a starting point to explore the context of the event, its causes and consequences.
Brief biographies of key characters are a feature of these books.
THE CIVIL RIGHTS
MOVEMENT
THE WAR IN
AFGHANISTAN
THE COLD WAR
THE HOLOCAUST
THE IRAQ WAR
THE WAR ON TERROR
WORLD WAR I
WORLD WAR II
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HISTORY
ATLAS OF CONFLICTS
EXTENT: 64 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
Pictorial reference books packed with
information on the great conflicts of the 20th
century, these highly focussed atlases are full
of useful facts, statistics and detailed maps
illustrating strategies, fronts and battles.
ATLAS OF
20TH CENTURY
WARFARE
EXTENT: 352 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
This book explores the many important
conflicts of the twentienth century, and
how they have shaped the world.
D-DAY
EXTENT: 64 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
THE ARAB-ISRAELI
CONFLICT
THE KOREAN WAR
D-Day tells the dramatic story of one
of the largest and most meticulously
organised sea-borne invasions in the
history of warfare, from the intelligence
operations prior to the actual attack to
the story of the British, Canadian and US
troops who crossed the Channel in assault
craft and fought their way up
the Normandy beaches.
DATES OF A DECADE
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-14
THE VIETNAM WAR
WORLD WAR I
In this series covering important decades of the 20th century,
each title looks at key dates in that decade as a means
of exploring the major themes and events in world history
during those ten years. Readers will enjoy learning about
the momentous events that changed the course of history.
THE 1950s
WORLD WAR II: EUROPE
THE 1960s
WORLD WAR II: THE
PACIFIC
THE 1970s
THE 1980s
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THE 1990s
THE WORLD TODAY
NEW TITLES
A WORLD OF FOOD
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-14
Set off on a voyage of culinary discovery, exploring the food culture of eight
different parts of the world. Learn all about the climate, history, religion and
culture of each region, and how they have influenced the local cuisine. Each
book contains three recipes with clear, step-by-step instructions, so you can try
cooking up some popular dishes for yourself. Bon appétit
FRANCE
CHANGING
WORLD
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
AFGHANISTAN
IRAQ
INDIA
ITALY
THE CARIBBEAN
CHINA
MEXICO
NIGERIA
LEBANON
Packed with facts and insights, this series looks at countries in a state of political or economic
change, and examines the reasons for that change. The pros and cons are explored in detail –
social upheaval, political conflicts and deteriorating security versus economic growth, increased
social and economic freedoms, higher standards of living and better links with the outside world.
BRAZIL
CHINA
INDIA
IRAN
ISRAEL
KENYA
PAKISTAN
RUSSIA
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THE WORLD TODAY
NEW TITLES
BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-16
To understand any controversial issue, you need to
engage with both sides of the debate. Each book in this
series looks at a hot topic in the modern world. The text
explains the facts of the issue, its history and current
status, and describes the views of the protagonists of
both sides. Alongside the text, quotations give both
sides of the argument.
CLONING AND GENETIC
ENGINEERING
DEATH PENALTY
ANIMAL RIGHTS
THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT
THE ETHICS OF WAR
EUTHANASIA
CATASTROPHE!
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 9-14
This series tells the story of history’s most incredible
natural and man-made disasters, from the eruption
of Pompeii in 79 AD through to present day plane
crashes. It describes in vivid detail the experiences
of the people involved, and explores the wider impact
of disasters on communities and the environment.
AIR DISASTERS
EARTHQUAKE DISASTERS
HURRICANE DISASTERS
SHIPWRECK DISASTERS
TSUNAMI DISASTERS
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VOLCANO DISASTERS
THE WORLD TODAY
NEW TITLES
OUR ENVIRONMENT: WHAT IF WE DO NOTHING?
EXTENT: 32 pp
This new version of What If We Do Nothing?
features dual-level, hi-lo text and a vibrant
new design. It enables less confident readers
to engage with essential conservation concepts
at a digestible level. This new treatment also
showcases many additional colour photographs.
Carol Ballard
Sean Sheehan
ENDANGERED
SPECIES
Joseph Harris
NUCLEAR
PROLIFERATION
Cath Senker
Christiane
Dorion
Ewan
McLeish
OVERCROWDED
WORLD
FOOD SAFETY
POLLUTION
POVERTY
Jacqueline
Laks Gorman
FOSSIL FUELS
Neil Morris
GLOBAL WARMING
Christiane
Dorion
WASTE DISPOSAL
Rob Bowden
WATER SUPPLY
WHAT IF WE DO NOTHING?
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-14
Designed to encourage debate, each book suggests scenarios from the
year 2025 – a time not too far in the future when young readers will be
adults – giving an impression of what the world would be like if we did
nothing about the most relevant social issues and problems of today.
AIDS AND OTHER
EPIDEMICS
DRUG TRAFFICKING
ENDANGERED
SPECIES
FOOD SAFETY
FOSSIL FUELS
GLOBAL WARMING
NUCLEAR
PROLIFERATION
OVERCROWDED
WORLD
OBESITY
POLLUTION
POVERTY
RAINFOREST
DESTRUCTION
WASTE DISPOSAL
WATER SUPPLY
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THE WORLD TODAY
NEW TITLES
EMERGENCY!
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 8-12
CHEMICAL ACCIDENT
FIRE DISASTER
The Emergency! series looks at how and why disasters
happen and the damage they do to people, communities,
animals and the environment. Each book looks in detail at
the emergency response to one specific kind of disaster
– aid and rescue efforts, medical care and rehabilitation,
environmental clean-ups and long-term repair and rebuilding.
EARTHQUAKE
NUCLEAR ACCIDENT
OIL DISASTER
PLANE CRASH
ENDANGERED SPECIES
GLOBAL WARMING
POVERTY AND HUNGER
RAINFOREST DESTRUCTION
MAPPING GLOBAL ISSUES
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11+
A series that explores the major challenges and threats
that confront the world today through maps, statistics
and photos. Maps are used to reveal the impact of our
exploitation of the planet’s natural resources; movements of
peoples; habitat destruction; the spread of disease; and how
the world divides between rich and poor.
IMMIGRANTS AND
REFUGEES
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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THE WORLD TODAY
NEW TITLES
REAL-LIFE HEROES
STORIES OF
ASYLUM SEEKERS
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-14
This sensitive and inspirational series looks at true stories of courage and
heroism in the face of persecution, disaster, addiction and disease. Each book
contains 10 or more true stories about young people, along with fact boxes
giving background information. This series offers a dramatic way in to key
topics in the History, Geography and Citizenship curriculums for Key Stage 3.
STORIES ABOUT
SURVIVING CANCER
STORIES ABOUT
SURVIVING DRUG
ADDICTION
STORIES ABOUT
SURVIVING GANGS
AND BULLYING
STORIES ABOUT
SURVIVING HIV/AIDS
STORIES ABOUT
SURVIVING NATURAL
DISASTERS
TEEN FAQ
ALCOHOL
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-15
This series gives the straight facts about the issues and concerns facing
teenagers today. Young people’s concerns are explored through hard
statistics and real-life stories. Sensitive, practical and non-judgmental,
these books set out to give young people the information and advice
they need to make important decisions and take control of their lives.
BULLYING
DRUGS
KEEPING HEALTHY
58
PUBERTY
SMOKING
THE WORLD TODAY
NEW TITLES
GLOBAL QUESTIONS
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-14
This series takes an in-depth look at some of the major issues and crises
that feature on the front pages of our newspapers. Each book looks at the
historical background to the situation that exists today, giving a balanced,
neutral and informative perspective. It looks at what is being done to address
the situation, other possible solutions and the outlook for the future.
DO ANIMALS HAVE
RIGHTS?
WHAT ARE HUMAN
RIGHTS?
IS THE MEDIA TOO
POWERFUL?
HOW SHOULD WE
DEAL WITH CRIME?
WHAT CAN WE DO
ABOUT OBESITY?
WHY ARE THE
RAINFORESTS BEING
DESTROYED?
ARE WE RUNNING
OUT OF ENERGY?
CAN THE WAR ON
TERRORISM BE WON?
IS OUR CLIMATE
CHANGING?
IS OUR FOOD SAFE?
WHY DO PEOPLE
MAKE AND SELL
DRUGS?
WHY DO PEOPLE
SEEK ASYLUM?
HOW CAN WE SAVE OUR WORLD?
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-16
Sustainable development means economic growth that does
not damage the environment or use up valuable resources for
future generations. This series looks at how this idea is having an
increasing influence on a wide range of human activities, including
energy production, industry, transport and waste disposal.
SUSTAINABLE
CITIES
SUSTAINABLE
ENERGY
SUSTAINABLE
FARMING
SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM
59
SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION
SUSTAINABLE
WATER RESOURCES
LEARNING
NEW TITLES
MATH STANDARDS
WORKOUT
EXTENT: 48 pp
INTEREST AGE: 10-14
This series of puzzle books will help students to build
up their ‘maths muscles’. Each book features a variety
of puzzles geared towards the development of a specific
mathematical skill. The puzzles will help students to increase
their speed and ability in solving problems both in the
classroom and in real life.
MENTAL MATH
PROBLEM SOLVING
COMPUTATION SKILLS
MAKING CONNECTIONS
SHAPES AND SYMMETRY
SYMBOLS AND ALGEBRA
MY BIG EARLY
LEARNING BOOK
THE
LEARNING
LIBRARY
– FIRST SKILLS
IN MATHS
AND ENGLISH
EXTENT: 96 pp
INTEREST AGE: 3-5
These books and series (near right, far right
and below) are intended for home learning.
They give readers the best opportunity to
achieve their full academic potential.
EXTENT: 96 pp
INTEREST AGE: 5–7
THE LEARNING LIBRARY –
EARLY LEARNING
EXTENT: 96 pp
INTEREST AGE: 3-5
THE ALPHABET
COLOURS AND
SHAPES
COUNTING
1–20
FIRST WORDS
60
LEARNING
NEW TITLES
SUCCEED IN... 5–7
SUCCEED IN...7–9
EXTENT: 24 pp
EXTENT: 80 pp
INTEREST AGE: 5–7
INTEREST AGE: 7-9
SUCCEED IN MEASURES
SUCCEED IN ENGLISH
SUCCEED IN
NUMERACY
SUCCEED IN MATHS
SUCCEED IN...9-11
EXTENT: 80 pp
INTEREST AGE: 9-11
SUCCEED IN READING
SUCCEED IN
SPELLING
SUCCEED IN...11-14
SUCCEED IN ENGLISH
SUCCEED AT GCSE
EXTENT: 128 pp
EXTENT: 224 pp
INTEREST AGE: 11-14
INTEREST AGE: 14+
SUCCEED IN
ENGLISH
SUCCEED IN MATHS
SUCCEED IN
SCIENCE
SUCCEED IN MATHS
GCSE ENGLISH
61
GCSE MATHS
NEW TITLES
LEARNING
HOW TO BE TOP
EXTENT: 32 pp
INTEREST AGE: 7+
MULTIPLYING AND
DIVIDING
READING SKILLS
ADDING AND
SUBTRACTING
GRAMMAR
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
SPELLING
SPELLING AND
WRITING
BRAINTEASERS
AND
MINDBENDERS
XTENT: 144 pp
INTEREST AGE: 7+
BRAINTEASERS
MINDBENDERS
62
GENERAL INTEREST
NEW TITLES
EXTENT: 32 pp
ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL
HISTORY
LIVING PLANET
MODERN HISTORY
THE HUMAN BODY
PLANET EARTH
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
ANCIENT HISTORY
ANIMAL WORLD
SCIENCE
SPACE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
EXTENT: 32 pp
MODERN HISTORY
PLANET EARTH
63
INDEX
NEW TITLES
Amazing Origami 31
Girl Talk 15
Origami and Papercraft 4
Animal Attack 23
Global Questions 52
Our Angry Planet 26
Animal Rescue 12
Great Drawing Step-by-Step 32
animals 12, 21, 23, 27, 30
Great People in History 41
Our Environment: What If We Do
Nothing? 49
Art of Drawing and Creating Manga,
The 34
Greatest Warriors 40
art, drawing and crafts 1, 4, 9, 10, 13,
30–37
Atlas of 20th Century Warfare 46
Atlas of Conﬂicts 46
Big Bang Science Experiments 22
body 14, 29
Both Sides of the Story 48
Brain Games 13
Breakthroughs in Science and Technology
24
Catastrophe! 48
Changing World 47
Children’s Reference 56
Classic Fairy Tales 38
Grimm’s Fairy Tales 38
Paranormal Files 19
Picturing the Past 42
history 5, 11, 40–46
Place in History, A 44
The History of Science 22
Pop Histories 15
How Can We Save Our World? 52
Prehistoric Safari 20
How To Be Top 55
How to Draw Animals 30
Questions and Answers 56
How to Draw Fantasy Art 37
How to Draw Manga 37
Ready, Set, Draw! 9
How to Draw Your Own Graphic Novel
33
Real-Life Heroes 51
How Your Body Works 14
Really Horrible Jokes 3
The Human Body in Focus 29
Really Weird Animals 23
Really Horrible Facts 3
Rich and Poor 43
If You Were… 21
Riddle Me This! 8
Impact of Science and Technology, The
28
Science FAQ 21
Craft Attack! 1
Science Lab 24
Creating Comics 13
Keeping Safe 6
Creative Fashion Drawing 31
Science Secrets 25
Knights and Castles 41
Secret History 44
Cutting Edge Medicine 29
Solve it with Science 28
Laugh Out Loud! 16
Stories from Around the World 39
Learning Library, The 53–54
Succeed at GCSE 54
Dates of a Decade 46
Make Your Own Art 36
Day in the Life, A 12
Teen FAQ 51
manga 34, 37
Draw It! 10
teenage issues 6, 7, 15, 51
Mapping Global Issues 50
Drawing Dinosaurs 34
Timelines 45
Math Standards Workout 53
Drawing is Fun 33
Treasury of Fairy Tales 38
Mean Machines 18
Drawing Legendary Monsters 35
Medieval World 43
Dressing Up 36
Under Pressure 7
Mindbenders 55
Up Close 27
D-Day 46
Dangerous Book of Dinosaurs, The 14
Miraculous Magic Tricks 17
Emergency! 50
Moments in History 45
Encounters with the Past 5
Monstrous Myths 2
environment 49, 50, 52
My Big Early Learning Book 53
Everyone Can Draw 32
wars 44, 45, 46
Mystery Hunters 19
Eyewitness Disaster 25
What If We Do Nothing? 49
myths and stories 2, 35, 38–39
Wild West, The 11
fairy tales 38
nature and science 12, 14, 21–29
Find Your Talent 20
Nature’s Fury 26
The Fundamentals of Oil Painting 31
Nursery Rhymes 39
Virtual History Tours 42
World of Fairy Tales 38
64
World of Food, A 47
You Can Draw Fantasy Figures 35
ARCTURUS
Arcturus Publishing Limited
26/27 Bickels Yard
151–153 Bermondsey Street
London SE1 3HA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7407 9400
Fax: +44 (0)20 7407 9444

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