CREATIVE PAPER BACKS SPRING2019

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1 CREATIVE PAPER SPRING2019 BACKS

2 CONTENTS 3 Picture Books 4 15 New Titles 4 5 Starting Out 6 Seedlings: Transportation 7 Amazing Rescue Vehicles 7 Amazing Machines 8 9 Amazing Animals 10 I m the Biggest! 11 A Dog s Life 12 National Park Explorers 13 Dinosaur Days X-Books Classic Series Seedlings: Animals 18 Seedlings: Science 18 Seedlings: Community Life Amicus Ink Insert 19 Creepy Creatures 19 In My Backyard 19 Ice Age Mega Beasts 19 Healthy Plates 20 Down in the Ocean 21 Food for Life 21 Grow with Me 21 Nature s Bounty Living Wild 24 Fetch! 24 Reel Time 24 Horsing Around 24 Cooking School 25 Wild Jobs 25 Are They Real? 25 That s Spooky! 25 Enduring Mysteries 26 Across the Universe 26 Our Wonderful Weather 26 Making Math Work 27 Earth Rocks! 27 Mysteries of the Universe 27 Harnessing Energy 27 Think Like a Scientist 28 Rescue Vehicles 28 Now That s Fast! 28 Now That s Big! 28 Built for Battle 29 First Peoples 29 Peoples of North America 29 Preserving America 30 Great Warriors 30 Ancient Civilizations 30 Great Expeditions 31 I Spy 31 Wartime Spies 31 Spies around the World 32 U.S. Special Forces 32 Agents of Government 32 Built for Success 33 Disasters for All Time 33 Turning Points 33 By the People 34 Grammar Basics 34 Punctuate It! 34 Classroom How-To 35 Write Me a Poem 35 Voices in Poetry 36 Making Music 36 Art World 36 Brushes with Greatness 37 Soccer Stars 37 Soccer Champions 37 Making the Play 37 The Big Time 38 NBA Champions 38 The NBA: A History of Hoops 39 Super Bowl Champions 39 NFL Today 40 World Series Champions 40 Baseball: The Great American Game 41 Odysseys in Art 41 Odysseys in Artistry 41 Odysseys in Prose 41 Odysseys in History 42 Odysseys in Government 42 Odysseys in Nature 42 Odysseys in Crime Scene Science 42 Odysseys in Extreme Sports 43 Ordering Information 2 CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

3 PICTURE BOOKS And the Soldiers Sang Author: J. Patrick Lewis Illustrator: Gary Kelley : $9.99 Age 9 and up Page count: 32 Trim size: 9" 12" Cinderella Author: Charles Perrault Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti : $7.99 Age 8 and up Page count: 32 Trim size: 7¾" 11" Erika s Story Author: Ruth Vander Zee Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti : $10.99 Age 8 and up Trim size: 10" 9½" Freedom Like Sunlight Author: J. Patrick Lewis Illustrator: John Thompson : $9.99 Page count: 40 Trim size: 9" 11" A Night on the Range Author: Aaron Frisch Illustrator: Chris Sheban : $7.99 Age 4 and up Page count: 32 Trim size: 10¾" 9½" Rose Blanche Author: Christophe Gallaz Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti : $10.99 Age 7 and up Page count: 32 Trim size: 8¼" 11" Sailing the Unknown: Around the World with Captain Cook Author: Michael J. Rosen Illustrator: Maria Cristina Pritelli : $12.00 Age 9 and up Page count: 40 Trim size: 11½" 85/8" Self-Portrait with Seven Fingers: The Life of Marc Chagall in Verse Authors: J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen : $12.00 Age 11 and up Page count: 40 Trim size: 8" 11¼" The Velveteen Rabbit Author: Margery Williams Bianco Illustrator: Monique Felix : $8.99 Age 8 and up Page count: 40 Trim size: 7¾" 113/8" CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 3

4 4 CREATIVE PAPERBACKS New Titles: STARTING OUT

5 New Titles: STARTING OUT Starting Out Celebrating the life, growth, and development of adorable baby animals, Starting Out employs a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the young animal s physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8" 8" 2019 Age 4 and up Baby Bears Baby Elephants Baby Koalas Baby Lions Baby Monkeys Baby Penguins CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 5

6 New Titles: SEEDLINGS: TRANSPORTATION The taxi driver helps passengers with their bags. People pay the driver for rides. The driver knows the best routes. Seedlings: Transportation Hello, school buses and snowplows. Hello, fun! The popular Seedlings series now offers irresistible introductions to four community vehicles. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the parts and roles of vehicles in communities. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge! Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" Age 4 and up New Titles: Community Vehicles Police Cars School Buses Snowplows Taxis Classic Seedlings: Transportation Titles Ambulances Armored Vehicles Balers Battleships Big Rigs Bulldozers Bullet Trains Cranes Cultivators Diggers Dump Trucks Fighter Jets Fire Trucks Garbage Trucks Harvesters Helicopters Indy Cars Jets Monster Trucks Motorcycles Pickup Trucks Plows Rescue Boats Seeders Speedboats Stock Cars Tanker Trucks Tanks Tow Trucks Tractors CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

7 New Titles: AMAZING RESCUE VEHICLES Amazing Rescue Vehicles From the vanlike appearance of ambulances to the spinning rotor blades of helicopters, vehicles of all forms have long been used in emergency situations. Appealing to future paramedics, pilots, captains, drivers, and crews, this new series explores the continued use of four Amazing Rescue Vehicles. Detailed photos and STEM-appropriate text examine the featured vehicle s parts, functions, variations, and worksites. Each book also includes a labeled pictorial diagram. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 83/4" 11" 2019 Ambulances Fire Trucks Helicopters Rescue Boats Classic Series: AMAZING MACHINES Amazing Machines From the heavy blades of bulldozers to the hauling bodies of dump trucks, heavy machinery and equipment have long been used in construction and demolition alike. Appealing to future builders, mechanics, and engineers, this series explores the continued use of six Amazing Machines. Detailed photos and STEM-appropriate text examine the featured machine s parts, functions, variations, and worksites. Each book also includes a labeled pictorial diagram of the machine. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 11" 2018 Backhoes Bulldozers Concrete Mixers Cranes Dump Trucks Excavators This large-format volume attractively utilizes white space, footnoted vocabulary definitions, and crisp, full-page photos that will support independent reading and hold the attention of pre-readers invested in construction glamour shots. Booklist review for Cranes CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 7

8 8 CREATIVE PAPERBACKS New Titles: AMAZING ANIMALS

9 New Titles: AMAZING ANIMALS Amazing Animals This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal s appearance or behavior. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 9" 11¼" New Titles Elk Lemurs Llamas Pelicans Prairie Dogs Seahorses Classic Titles Alligators Antelopes Armadillos Bats Beavers Bighorn Sheep Bison Brown Bears Chameleons Cheetahs Chimpanzees Cougars Crabs Crocodiles Dolphins Eagles Elephants Falcons Flamingos Foxes Frogs Geckos Giraffes Gorillas Hawks Hippopotamuses Hummingbirds Iguanas Jaguars Jellyfish Killer Whales Koalas Komodo Dragons Leopards Lions Manatees Meerkats Monkeys Moose Octopuses Ostriches Owls Pandas Parrots Peacocks Penguins Polar Bears Raccoons Rays Rhinoceroses Sea Lions Sea Turtles Sharks Skunks Sloths Snakes Snow Leopards Storks Swans Tigers Tortoises Vultures Walruses Whales Wild Horses Wolves Woodpeckers Zebras a visually arresting package featuring animals in all their fierce, beautiful, and awe-inspiring glory. Booklist CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 9

10 New Titles: I M THE BIGGEST! I m the Biggest! From shortest to longest, deepest to tallest, and smallest to biggest, this new series uses varying degrees of comparison to take a closer look at the relationships of the flora, fauna, and landforms of six different biomes. I m the Biggest! places each ecosystem under investigation as it studies how the region s features affect its inhabitants, as well as how the inhabitants flourish within the environment. Striking photos, graphics, and maps supply real-world examples of each ecosystem, encouraging curious young readers to further explore the topic at hand. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 81/4" 10" 2019 In the Arctic In the Deserts In the Mountains In the Oceans In the Prairies In the Rivers CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

11 New Titles: A DOG S LIFE A Dog s Life Providing an insightful and accessible look at several aspects of dog ownership, A Dog s Life highlights how to care for and understand our loyal four-legged companions. Each book offers a brief tutorial and works with the others to compile a comprehensive yet introductory guide to such issues as what motivates a dog, methods of proper handling and grooming, and how to interpret behaviors, facial expressions, and vocalizations. Vibrant, relatable photos feature an array of dogs and are sure to entice humans and canines alike! Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 81/4" 10" 2019 Bonding with Your Dog Handling Your Dog Listening to Your Dog Sensing Like Your Dog Speaking to Your Dog Treating Your Dog CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 11

12 Bighorn sheep lambs are born in late May or early June. ê Badlands National Park South Dakota New Titles: NATIONAL PARK EXPLORERS National Park Explorers As summer vacation draws near, children (and adults) start dreaming of the next great adventure. Why not become National Park Explorers and discover the wonders contained in some of America s most popular national parks? Each book highlights key landscape features, wildlife, and activities unique to the park, noting when is a particularly good time of year to visit. Abundant photographs captivate the eye, enticing armchair adventurers to hop in the car or catch a plane to experience the park in all its scenic glory. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 83/4" 83/4" 2016, 2019 New Titles Badlands Big Bend Grand Teton Rocky Mountain Classic Titles Death Valley Everglades Grand Canyon Great Smoky Mountains Yellowstone Yosemite The Badlands are in South Dakota. The area has been a national park since It covers more than 244,000 acres (98,743 ha). Though the text is short, it is informative, making these titles useful as well as beautiful. Booklist 12 CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

13 New Titles: DINOSAUR DAYS Dinosaur Days D-IT-OUT: Cretaceous: kri-tey-shush Journeying back through time, Dinosaur Days acquaints readers with eight creatures of the Mesozoic era. Using age-appropriate language, this new series will whet young paleontologists appetites as it uncovers when and where important fossils have been found as well as what these fossilized remains have revealed about the dinosaur s lifestyle, including how its physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline and comparative graphic provide additional context. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 81/4" 10" photographs and illustrations 2019 Apatosaurus Brachiosaurus Iguanodon Spinosaurus Stegosaurus Triceratops Tyrannosaurus rex Velociraptor CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 13

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15 New Titles: W # W 5H TOP FIVE XTREME GECKOS H W W Gecko Adhesive Stanford University researchers were inspired by geckos feet. They teamed up with NASA to make a gripping pad. They used tiny fibers that work like setae. When pressed against a surface, the pads stick! The team is hoping to use these pads to clean up space garbage. The pads could also be used to help robots make repairs on the outside of the International Space Station. 10 S W W Xtreme Gecko #5 W! W S W W W W W W W W W W! S W S Geckos feet cannot grip very wet or nonstick surfaces. Just the ticket for visual learners. Booklist X-Books X-Books are for kids who love facts especially in bite-sized portions and about fascinating true subjects. Plentiful images and graphical representations stimulate visual perception, drawing readers into the informational texts. Each title is framed by a signature Top 5 countdown feature that serves as an example of sequential order: in X-Books: Reptiles, these sidebars summarize the extraordinary abilities and features of some of the most intriguing reptiles in the animal kingdom. Count down the world s most extreme reptiles, and launch a lifetime of reading without limits! Individual titles: $9.99 Page count: 32 Trim size: 7" 9¼" Age 9 and up New Titles: Reptiles Chameleons Crocodiles Geckos Iguanas Monitor Lizards Sea Turtles Classic Titles: Fighters Barbarians Conquistadors Gladiators Pirates Samurai Vikings Classic Titles: Insects Ants Beetles Cicadas Crickets Dragonflies Moths Stick Insects Wasps Classic Titles: Predators Alligators Killer Whales Lions Piranhas Sharks Snakes Classic Titles: Weather Clouds Forecasting Hurricanes Snow Thunderstorms Tornadoes CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 15

16 Classic Series: SEEDLINGS: ANIMALS Seedlings: Animals Hello, wild animals and dogs. Hello, farm animals and insects. Hello, fun! The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to many different animals. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books touch upon the physical characteristics and habitats of a variety of animals. Each title closes with a labeled-image guide for further review. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" Age 4 and up Ants Beagles Beavers Bees Bison Brown Bears Bulldogs Butterflies Camels Cheetahs Chickens Chipmunks Cows Crickets Dolphins Ducks Eagles Elephants Flamingos Frogs Geckos Giraffes Goats Gorillas Horses Hummingbirds Jaguars Kangaroos Killer Whales Koalas Ladybugs Lions Mice Moles Monkeys Pandas Penguins Pigs Polar Bears Rabbits Retrievers Rhinoceroses Robins Sea Lions Sharks Sheep Snakes Spiders Squirrels Terriers Tigers Toads Tortoises Whales Wild Horses Wolves Worms Zebras CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

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18 Classic Series: SEEDLINGS: SCIENCE Seedlings: Science Hello, planets and biomes. Hello, ocean life. Hello, fun! The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to planets, biomes, and ocean-dwelling creatures. With text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books highlight the defining features of various places and life forms. Each book closes with a labeled-image guide. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" Age 4 and up Clownfish Coral Reefs Deserts Earth Grasslands Jupiter Mars Mercury Mountains Neptune Oceans Octopuses Rainforests Saturn Sea Turtles Seals Stingrays Uranus Venus Wetlands Classic Series: SEEDLINGS: COMMUNITY LIFE Seedlings: Community Life Hello, construction workers and veterinarians. Hello, fun! The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to six community helpers. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the ways in which certain professions help other members of our communities. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2018 Age 4 and up Construction Workers Dentists Farmers Nurses Teachers Veterinarians CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

19 Classic Series: CREEPY CREATURES Creepy Creatures Creepy Creatures matches clear, STEMappropriate text with up-close photos to introduce young readers to the featured invertebrate. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 87/8" 8¾" and illustrations ; Interest level: Beetles Centipedes Crickets Dragonflies Fleas Grasshoppers Mantises Mites Moths Scorpions Spiders Stick Insects Termites Ticks Worms Classic Series: IN MY BACKYARD In My Backyard In My Backyard takes a closer look at six common creatures, exploring their life cycles and noting their typical interactions with humans. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2017; Chipmunks Frogs Mice Moles Robins Squirrels Classic Series: ICE AGE MEGA BEASTS Ice Age Mega Beasts This series surveys diets, habitats, and strengths of six Ice Age Mega Beasts, as well as how each species ultimately succumbed to the changing environment. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8" 8" 2017; Dire Wolves Giant Short-faced Bears Mammoths Monster Birds Saber-toothed Cats Stag-moose Classic Series: HEALTHY PLATES Healthy Plates This series familiarizes readers with key nutritional concepts and the ways in which Healthy Plates can keep them active and strong. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" 2015; Being Fit Dairy Eating Healthy Fruits Grains Proteins Vegetables CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 19

20 Classic Series: DOWN IN THE OCEAN Down in the Ocean This series invites young explorers to dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean, cruise along coral reefs, trek across the beach in search of tide pools, and more as it travels through six diverse marine habitats. With reader-friendly text and a fun, inviting design, each title examines the given area s common features along with its unique plant and animal inhabitants. Down in the Ocean explains how life in each region thrives today as it proactively answers readers questions with support from up-to-date research and interviews with experts who have studied the featured zone in-depth. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 7½" 10½" and illustrations 2019 Coral Reef Communities Deep-Sea Mysteries Frozen Realms Seafloor Scavengers Spineless Sea Creatures Tide Pool Treasures CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

21 Classic Series: FOOD FOR LIFE Food for Life Food for Life explores six different natural environments, presenting a food chain common to each. Each book explains how the death of one creature benefits another, making possible the circle of life. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" 2015 Arctic Tundra Deserts Mountains Oceans Prairies Rainforests Classic Series: GROW WITH ME Grow with Me Magnified photos, easy-to-follow text explaining life stages, and a life-cycle recap all contribute to an educational experience focused on an up-close look at how the featured creature or plant changes and grows throughout its life. Individual titles: $9.99 Page count: 32 Trim size: 8¼" 10¾" 2013, Age 8 and up Apple Bean Bee Butterfly Corn Eagle Frog Koala Ladybug Penguin Snake Spider Sunflower Tomato Classic Series: NATURE S BOUNTY Nature s Bounty The circle of life is made up of food chains the relationships that explain who eats whom. Nature s Bounty takes readers to five distinct biomes of the natural world and explains a food chain unique to each, introducing predators, prey, and scavengers. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8½" 11½" 2009 A Desert Food Chain A Mountain Food Chain An Ocean Food Chain A Prairie Food Chain A Rainforest Food Chain Assisted by terrific photos, these books do an excellent job describing the interrelatedness of the inhabitants of mountain, Arctic, and marine ecosystems. The Horn Book Guide CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 21

22 22 CREATIVE PAPERBACKS Classic Series: LIVING WILD

23 Classic Series: LIVING WILD Living Wild The fused jaws of anteaters, the permeable skin of salamanders, and the defining characteristics of many other fascinating animals are explored in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each featured creature. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore. Progressively complex text draws readers into this interdisciplinary life science series. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 95/8" 105/8" Alligators Anteaters Antelopes Armadillos Bats Beavers Bighorn Sheep Bison Black Bears Brown Bears Camels Chameleons Chimpanzees Crabs Eagles Eels Elk Falcons Flamingos Foxes Frogs Geckos Gorillas Hawks Hippopotamuses Hummingbirds Hyenas Iguanas Jaguars Jellyfish Kangaroos Killer Whales Komodo Dragons Lemurs Leopards Llamas Manatees Meerkats Moose Octopuses Ostriches Owls Pandas Peacocks Pelicans Piranhas Prairie Dogs Puffins Raccoons Rays Red Pandas Rhinoceroses Salamanders Sea Lions Sea Turtles Seahorses Skunks Sloths Snow Leopards Storks Tapirs Tortoises Vultures Walruses Whales Wild Horses Wolverines Woodpeckers Zebras As if the full-bleed, National Geographicworthy photos aren t enough of a hook, the books in the Living Wild series each start off with a dramatic bang. Booklist CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 23

24 Classic Series: FETCH! Fetch! Fetch! helps future pet owners retrieve basic knowledge about 10 popular dog breeds. Dynamic photos bound off the page as the text gently instructs young owners in pet care and responsibility. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" 2014, 2018; Interest level: Beagles Boxers Bulldogs Chihuahuas Dachshunds German Shepherds Poodles Pugs Retrievers Terriers Classic Series: REEL TIME Reel Time Guiding novices through the basic dos and don ts of fishing, this series will help young anglers properly prepare for any fishing outing. Each book builds upon the others to compile a comprehensive look at the sport. Individual titles: $9.99 Page count: 32 Trim size: 9" 10" 2017; Age 8 and up Fishing Gear Fresh Fish Gone Fishing The Perfect Spot Tackling the Box Take the Bait Classic Series: HORSING AROUND Horsing Around Horsing Around offers a brief tutorial on the care, training, showing, and riding of horses, concentrating on each aspect in a separate volume and addressing the concerns of some of the youngest horse enthusiasts. Individual titles: $7.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2014; Caring for Horses Riding Horses Showing Horses Training Horses Classic Series: COOKING SCHOOL Cooking School This series dishes out an elementary overview of world cuisines and their connections to geography and culture. While bold photos showcase regional dishes, accessible text highlights common ingredients and tools. Each title includes three kid-friendly recipes. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2015; American Food Chinese Food French Food Italian Food Mexican Food Middle Eastern Food CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

25 Classic Series: WILD JOBS Wild Jobs Wild Jobs employs real-life examples and striking photographs to divulge the purpose and importance of six professions. A closing activity furthers comprehension and encourages creative expression. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 81/4" 10" 2018 Animal Wrangler Camping Guide Cave Explorer Deep-Sea Fisher Scuba Diver Wildland Firefighter Classic Series: ARE THEY REAL? Are They Real? Engaging curious young minds with tales of mysterious encounters and scientific findings, this series explores the possible existence of legendary creatures and beings. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" and illustrations 2017 Aliens Angels Bigfoot Chupacabra Fairies Loch Ness Monster Classic Series: THAT S SPOOKY! That s Spooky! This series offers a fun introduction to six creatures, investigating behaviors, powers, weaknesses, and characteristic physical traits, as well as how each has become part of pop culture. Individual titles: $7.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2013 Ghosts Mummies Vampires Werewolves Witches Zombies Classic Series: ENDURING MYSTERIES Enduring Mysteries As much evidence as can be examined about the curious phenomena associated with nine sites, creatures, and experiences is explored, with notable examples of popular-culture references and famous seekers and hoaxes. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs and illustrations 2015, 2019 Alien Abductions Area Atlantis Bermuda Triangle Bigfoot The Great Sphinx Loch Ness Monster Near-Death Experiences Sea Monsters CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 25

26 Classic Series: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE Across the Universe With a technology-themed design that encourages curious minds to make observations and comparisons, this series will take young explorers on an adventure Across the Universe to discover the wonders of the cosmos and how they relate to life on Earth. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" and illustrations 2015 Asteroids Comets Galaxies Moons Planets The Sun Classic Series: OUR WONDERFUL WEATHER Our Wonderful Weather This series is the perfect way to introduce early readers to science, history, and forms of weather. Clear text and stunning photos are paired within a reader-friendly design to explain the ways that winds, temperatures, and precipitation affect our lives. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2014 Clouds Hurricanes Snow Thunderstorms Stunning color photos and a clean format will spark readers interest in science. The content moves beyond mere description of natural phenomena, offering easy-to-understand explanations. School Library Journal Classic Series: MAKING MATH WORK Making Math Work With an eye on real-world applications, this series offers an easygoing how-to guide for understanding the major branches of mathematics, from arithmetic to statistics. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 7½" 10½" 2016 How Much Is Infinity? What Are the Chances? When Does a Line Become a Shape? Where Does a Graph Go? Whose Foot Is a Foot? Why Do Math with Letters? CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

27 Classic Series: EARTH ROCKS! Earth Rocks! In language fit for the youngest geologists, this series explains how six geological formations and phenomena form or occur. A closing activity encourages applied understanding of scientific concepts. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" 2018 Canyons Earthquakes Geysers Glaciers Landslides Volcanoes Classic Series: MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE Mysteries of the Universe Complicated scientific principles are contextualized with accessible examples and illustrated with stunning photos, helping readers grasp the mystery. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs and illustrations 2013 Black Holes Energy Gravity Light Mass & Matter Space & Time Classic Series: HARNESSING ENERGY Harnessing Energy Orienting ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy, each title offers details on key inventors and notable discoveries and presents statistics to back up objective reports. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 7½" 10½" photographs; 2015 Coal Power Hydropower Natural Gas Power Nuclear Power Solar Power Wind Power Classic Series: THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST Think Like a Scientist These titles show how each branch of science and its related fields evolved, demonstrating the effects that accidental discoveries and innovative fieldwork have had and the exciting possibilities for future scientists. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 7½" 10½" photographs; 2016 How Do We Apply Science? How Does It Work? What Is out There? What Is the Reason? Where Do We Look for Life? Why Do We Behave Like That? CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 27

28 Classic Series: RESCUE VEHICLES Rescue Vehicles When a crisis arises, special vehicles are called to the scene. Rescue Vehicles captures all the important action involved when people need help, examining the features of each craft and the ways in which emergency personnel operate the vehicle. Individual titles: $7.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" photographs; 2011 Age 6 and up Ambulances Fire Trucks Helicopters Rescue Boats Classic Series: NOW THAT S FAST! Now That s Fast! Introducing four of the world s fastest terrestrial vehicles and airborne crafts, each title covers the mind-boggling speeds and incredible features of these distinctive forms of transportation. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 10" 9¾" and illustrations 2019; FV101 Scorpion NASA X-43A New Horizons SR-71 Blackbird Classic Series: NOW THAT S BIG! Now That s Big! Each title includes a brief history and forecasts what the future might hold for some of the world s largest vehicles and machines. A comparative pictorial diagram sets the machine or vehicle against other objects or animals to illustrate its relative size and proportions. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 10" 9¾" 2017 Antonov An-225 Mriya Krupp Digging Machine Mil Mi Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Oasis of the Seas Overburden Conveyor Bridge F Classic Series: BUILT FOR BATTLE Built for Battle Employing close-up and action-driven photos, this series acquaints young readers with military vehicles and vessels and the roles they play during war and peace. Individual titles: $7.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2012; Battleships Fighter Jets Helicopters Tanks CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

29 Classic Series: FIRST PEOPLES First Peoples This series provides an overview of each tribe s community structures, ceremonies, and traditions, as well as interactions with Europeans and a traditional story. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 81/4" 10" photographs; 2018 Age 6 and up Apache Cherokee Iroquois Navajo Nez Perce Sioux Classic Series: PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA Peoples of North America This series examines the cultures and lifestyles of peoples as leaders, warriors, and families throughout history, as well as the immediate and long-term effects of European contact and conflict. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 7½" 10½" photographs and illustrations 2016, 2019 Apache Cherokee Cheyenne Comanche Hopi Inuit Iroquois Navajo Nez Perce Seminole Shawnee Sioux Elegant in design and sumptuously illustrated, this is one of the strongest [series] about Native Americans to come out in a long time. School Library Journal Classic Series: PRESERVING AMERICA Preserving America Surveying the full history and development of each park, and featuring notes offering tips and itineraries for visitors, these gorgeously illustrated titles transport readers directly to the wilderness. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 101/4" 2014, 2016 Badlands National Park Big Bend National Park Death Valley National Park Everglades National Park Grand Canyon National Park Grand Teton National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rocky Mountain National Park Yellowstone National Park Yosemite National Park ê makes you want to pack your bags. Library Media Connection Starred Review CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 29

30 Classic Series: GREAT WARRIORS Great Warriors From simple text and artful illustrations, kids will discover what life was like for Great Warriors around the world. Each book features famous examples of the warrior and explains how their mode of battle grew out of their particular culture. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 9" 11" photographs and illustrations 2011, 2014; Interest level: Barbarians Conquistadors Mongols Pirates Samurai Vikings some of history s baddest bunches scaled way down for a younger crowd. Booklist Classic Series: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Ancient Civilizations This series takes an anthropologist s view of five famous Ancient Civilizations, noting how the various social groups influenced and interacted with each other and changed the very history of the world. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs; 2015 Aztec Empire China Egypt Greece Rome this set s comprehensive content and quality illustrations will help readers understand each culture and its influence on world history School Library Journal Classic Series: GREAT EXPEDITIONS Great Expeditions With engaging text and archival photos, this series introduces readers to six of the boldest expeditionary forces in recent history, providing biographical details about the participants and relating how their exploits and discoveries changed the world. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¼" 11" photographs and illustrations; 2012 The images are eye-catching, and the tone is conversational enough to keep readers engaged. School Library Journal Through the American West To the Heart of Africa To the Moon To the Ocean Deep To the South Pole To the Top of Mount Everest CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

31 Classic Series: I SPY I Spy Uncovering basic details of four countries main espionage agencies, I Spy charts the origins, agents training, and common tools of each organization s covert operations. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" 2016 Spies in the CIA Spies in the KGB Spies in the Mossad Spies in the SIS These brief volumes introduce early readers to the world of espionage using easy-to-understand language and simple sentences... A fine introductory series for young readers. School Library Journal Classic Series: WARTIME SPIES Wartime Spies Each title demonstrates how its era s agents, double agents, and moles communicated and completed daring wartime missions, all while using tools, tricks, and technology to outwit one another. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" 2016 Civil War Spies Cold War Spies Modern Spies Revolutionary War Spies World War I Spies World War II Spies Readers will be captivated by descriptions and images of tools of the trade. Exciting and educational. School Library Journal Classic Series: SPIES AROUND THE WORLD Spies around the World This series investigates the espionage agencies of four countries, tracking their histories of intelligence gathering and spotlighting some of the most famous or infamous missions and associated participants. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs and illustrations; 2014 The CIA and Other American Spies The KGB and Other Russian Spies The Mossad and Other Israeli Spies The SIS and Other British Spies With a sidebar-heavy, cardboard-beige design that makes it look as if you re paging through a top-secret file drawer crammed with mug shots, fingerprints, maps, and more, the Spies around the World series gives an expedient but surprisingly robust report. Booklist CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 31

32 Classic Series: U.S. SPECIAL FORCES U.S. Special Forces Covering the chronology of 10 special ops forces, each title includes sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and depictions in literature and movies. These eye-catching titles provide a closer look at elite forces in action. Booklist Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs 2015, 2019 Air Force Special Operations Command Army Rangers Delta Force FBI Hostage Rescue & SWAT Teams Green Berets Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Marine Force Recon Navy SEALs Night Stalkers SEAL Team Six Classic Series: AGENTS OF GOVERNMENT Agents of Government This series examines each agency s mission, command structure, and key policies, along with important incidents or controversies, to show the global influence of key government organizations. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" 2016 Environmental Protection Agency Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Reserve System National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Transportation Safety Board Peace Corps Classic Series: BUILT FOR SUCCESS Built for Success Surveying the triumphs and failures of corporations and their prominent leaders, Built for Success examines each company s products and innovations, as well as the impact it has had on the lives of people around the globe. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 7¾" 11" photographs ê The books, written in a lively style, yet with a minimum of fuss, pack in plenty of history... Booklist Starred Review The Story of Amazon.com The Story of Apple The Story of AT&T The Story of Berkshire Hathaway The Story of CNN The Story of Coca-Cola The Story of ebay The Story of Facebook The Story of Ford The Story of Google The Story of Lululemon Athletica The Story of McDonald s The Story of Microsoft The Story of MTV The Story of Nike The Story of Southwest Airlines The Story of Starbucks The Story of Target NFL The Story of Twitter CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

33 Classic Series: DISASTERS FOR ALL TIME Disasters for All Time Chronicling four of history s most poignant tragedies, this series unravels the events leading up to and following each disaster. Bolstered by eyewitness quotes, these comprehensive accounts also address the global response and lasting impact of each devastating event. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs 2019 The Attack on Pearl Harbor The Challenger Explosion The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill The Sinking of Titanic Classic Series: TURNING POINTS Turning Points This series puts each event in its historical context and follows the trajectory of its immediate aftermath and continuing global effects today. A timeline of important events adds further historical context, while Pointing Out sidebars present related topics and perspectives. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs 2017 The 9/11 Attacks The Arab Spring The Assassination of John F. Kennedy The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr The End of the Cold War The Great Recession Classic Series: BY THE PEOPLE By the People By the People examines the history of American government, making use of maps, charts, callouts, and other infographic-packed features to spotlight memorable facts and bolster the surrounding narrative. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs 2017 The Presidential Cabinet State and Local Government The U.S. House of Representatives The U.S. Presidency The U.S. Senate The U.S. Supreme Court CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 33

34 Classic Series: GRAMMAR BASICS Grammar Basics This colorful series explores four parts of speech in terms of their overall relationship to sentences. A friendly tone, appealing photos, and a concluding word game make for a most accessible introduction to the way words are used in writing and in life! Individual titles: $10.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" 2013 Adjectives Adverbs Nouns Verbs Classic Series: PUNCTUATE IT! Punctuate It! Punctuate It! gently instructs young readers (and writers) to think carefully about the marks they see and to choose their punctuation to create meaningful sentences. Vibrant, off-the-wall illustrations lend visual appeal to informative texts. Individual titles: $10.99 Page count: 32 Trim size: 7½" 10½" Color illustrations by Randall Enos 2017 Age 8 and up Colons and Semicolons Commas End Punctuation Hyphens and Dashes Parentheses and Ellipses Quotation Marks and Apostrophes Classic Series: CLASSROOM HOW-TO Classroom How-To With the help of Classroom How-To guidelines to mastering key writing, speaking, and listening skills students can conquer their nerves and organize their thoughts to gain confidence in the classroom and beyond. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 7½" 10½" Color illustrations by Nate Williams 2015 Giving a Presentation Improving Study Habits Preparing for an Exam Writing a Research Paper CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

35 Classic Series: WRITE ME A POEM Write Me a Poem Geared toward the early-elementary learner who may be encountering literary forms and terms for the first time, Write Me a Poem teaches by example, showing how poets use language in playful and effective ways to create meaning. The friendly illustrations add another layer of approachability, and each book invites participation in a related activity. a solid introduction Booklist Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 81/4" 10" Color illustrations 2016 Finding the Rhyme in a Poem Picturing Words in a Poem Poking Fun in a Poem Who Is a Poet? Classic Series: VOICES IN POETRY Voices in Poetry From Shakespeare to Hughes, this series introduces readers to six unique poetic voices from multicultural perspectives by featuring full-length poems or excerpts from larger works set against biographical information. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 81/4" 9¾" photographs and illustrations; 2015 E. E. Cummings Edgar Allan Poe Emily Dickinson Langston Hughes Walt Whitman William Shakespeare CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 35

36 Classic Series: MAKING MUSIC Making Music Making Music lets readers experience a variety of musical instruments before they even play a note! Labeled images assist in identification as this series describes the instrument s sounds and workings, including basic instruction on how to play it. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" 2014 Drums Flute Guitar Piano Trumpet Violin The melding of lush photography and sparse text makes for a great experience in viewing and reading. Booklist Classic Series: ART WORLD Art World With a focus on developing artistic sensibilities, each title encourages close inspection of great works of Western art and features a portrait of a famous artist from the genre. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" 2016 What Is Cubism? What Is Gothic Art? What Is Impressionism? What Is Modernism? What Is Realism? What Is Romanticism? By asking readers to carefully consider each painting, the text helps kids better appreciate art. Booklist Classic Series: BRUSHES WITH GREATNESS Brushes with Greatness The centuries-old story of painting is told by spotlighting four distinct genres and their associated artists. Each beautiful book looks closely at some of the greatest works ever created and explains the evolution of artistic techniques as the genre changed over time. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 7½" 10½" photographs and artwork 2013; History Paintings Landscapes Portraits Still Lifes The reproductions are exceedingly fine, and a spacious design complements the content admirably. School Library Journal 36 CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

37 Classic Series: SOCCER STARS Soccer Stars Introducing some of the world s most popular Soccer Stars through brief recaps of rich team histories, each book presents action-driven photos as it highlights important players and managers. Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" photographs 2017 AC Milan Bayern Munich FC Barcelona Liverpool FC Manchester United Real Madrid Classic Series: SOCCER CHAMPIONS Soccer Champions From gutsy underdogs and dazzling triumphs to bitter rivalries and crushing losses, this series invites fans to witness the world events, last-minute goals, and diving saves that shaped some of the planet s greatest football clubs. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2016 AC Milan Bayern Munich Boca Juniors FC Barcelona Flamengo LA Galaxy Liverpool FC Manchester United Real Madrid River Plate Santos FC Seattle Sounders FC Classic Series: MAKING THE PLAY Making the Play Linking scientific concepts to actions common to each sport, this series unveils the world of forces at work behind each bat, ball, or club. High-contrast design and relatable images provide a lively backdrop. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2016 Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Volleyball Classic Series: THE BIG TIME The Big Time High-interest biographies introduce athletic icons, including where these stars came from, the challenges they ve overcome, and how they made it to The Big Time! Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 81/4" 10" 2014, 2017 Aaron Rodgers Adrian Peterson Calvin Johnson Kevin Durant LeBron James Stephen Curry CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 37

38 Classic Series: NBA CHAMPIONS NBA Champions Placing enthusiasts courtside with fast-breaking action shots and graphics and charts packed with team statistics, player information, and more, this series spotlights star players, prominent coaches, and the triumphs and downfalls of NBA Champions. Individual titles: $8.99 Trim size: 8¼" 10" photographs 2019 Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Los Angeles Lakers Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Philadelphia 76ers Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Washington Wizards Classic Series: THE NBA: A HISTORY OF HOOPS The NBA: A History of Hoops With thrilling texts, engaging side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before! Individual titles: $12.00 ; Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs; 2018 Age 10 and up Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Washington Wizards CREATIVE PAPERBACKS

39 MEET THE RAVENS LINEBACKER / RAVENS SEASONS: 1996 PRESENT / HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-1 / WEIGHT: 245 POUNDS 20 Dick Butkus. Lawrence Taylor. Ray Lewis. Such is the reputation of Ray Lewis that any discussion of the greatest linebackers in NFL history must include Ray-Ray. Number 52 had it all: great instincts, good speed, and vicious hitting power. As Miami Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said, He wants to break someone in half each time he hits them. Lewis s ability was made evident by the slew of awards won during his career 2 NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards (2000 and 2003), a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and 13 Pro Bowl selections. But what truly elevated him into the realm of all-time greats was the passion and vocal leadership he brought onto the field. Fellow Ravens defenders played with an extra bit of energy for fear of letting Lewis down. Lewis s legacy was tarnished somewhat in February 2000, when he was charged with murder after two men were killed outside an Atlanta nightclub during a Super Bowl party. He was ultimately cleared of the most serious charges and came back to lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl a year later. MIAMI DOLPHINS GENERAL MANAGER RANDY MUELLER ON RAY LEWIS as Woodson, Starks, and cornerback Chris McAllister, the Ravens could put a stranglehold on opposing offenses. But with the exception of Ogden, Baltimore s offense had just mediocre ability. Billick loved coordinating offenses that featured high-powered passing attacks. But in Baltimore, he didn t have the type of talent needed to run an explosive offense through the air. Instead, he installed a low-risk, run-oriented offense, choosing to play conservatively with the ball and rely on his fierce defense to hold opponents down. The Ravens started the 1999 season 3 6. But then the team took flight, averaging 26 points per game the rest of the year. Much of the offensive spark came when backup quarterback Tony Banks stepped in at midseason and tossed 17 touchdown passes many of them to receiver Qadry Ismail, a speedster who piled up more than 1,000 receiving yards. Behind these efforts and those of the NFL s second-best defense, Baltimore won five of its last seven games to finish 8 8. We ve built a little fire here, said Coach Billick. It will be interesting to see how big it gets. oping to add fuel to their fire, the Ravens used the fifth overall pick of the 2000 NFL Draft to select University of Tennessee running back Jamal Lewis, a big, powerful ballcarrier with the ability to wear down opposing defenses. The Ravens also added offensive firepower by signing veteran tight end Shannon Sharpe and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Trent Dilfer. Sharpe gave the Ravens a sure-handed target, while Dilfer was signed to serve as Banks s backup. The Ravens soared to a 5 1 start in The fearsome defense led the way, not allowing a single point in three of those six games. But the Ravens offense, which had looked so promising at the end of the previous season, got worse in Banks s performance was marked by interceptions, fumbles, 21 Classic Series: SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Super Bowl Champions Acquainting readers with the story of National Football League teams that have won the Super Bowl trophy, each title presents action-driven photos, a concise team history, brief profiles of larger-than-life NFL stars, and more! one of the few attractive football series with a text short enough for reading to young children. Booklist Individual titles: $9.99 Trim size: 8¾" 8¾" 2014 Baltimore Ravens Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers Indianapolis Colts Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Giants New York Jets Oakland Raiders Pittsburgh Steelers St. Louis Rams San Francisco 49ers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Redskins Classic Series: NFL TODAY NFL Today Brilliant photos capture the game s energy, and side panels introduce gridiron greats as this series encapsulates the origins, stars, and unforgettable moments of immensely popular National Football League teams. Individual titles: $12.00 Trim size: 8¾" 10¼" photographs 2013 Ray Lewis He wants to break someone in half. H Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Giants New York Jets Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers St. Louis Rams San Diego Chargers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Redskins CREATIVE PAPERBACKS 39