New Releases by Andra Serlin

Ahoy, hearties and mateys! Hoist the colors and join the voyage to get an up close and personal look at the world of pirates Kids Meet the Pirates, the 10th addition to the popular and ever expanding Kids Meet™ series, will have kids saying ‘arrrrr!’ (which means, “I’m happy!” Not to be confused with ‘arrrrgh!’) Kids will learn the lingo and more as they embark on an adventure through this full color pirate meet-and-greet, with amazing illustrations and die-cuts on every spread! This book features dozens of ‘buckos’ and ‘buccaneers’ that will teach kids all about their ships and treasures. So drop yer anchors and join the fun!

Kids get to know their favorite farm animals in this exciting addition to the popular and ever expanding Kids Meet series. From drive-by sightings to petting zoos, kids can’t get enough of these country critters! Kids Meet the Farm Animals gives kids an up close and personal look at each animal with a friendly and easy-to-read dialogue, paired with amazing photographs, die cuts, and loads of fun facts! Learn about each animal’s purpose on farm, their diets, personalities, anatomy and more!

Kids Meet the Sharks is the ultimate book for kids to learn about these fierce yet fascinating creatures of the sea. This full color, completely illustrated addition to the Kids Meet series features dozens of different types of sharks with captivating photos, die-cuts, and a friendly dialogue that won’t scare kids away! They lurk around the oceans, sporting their sharp teeth and prominent fins. They have captured our imaginations with their mysterious ways, but what about their lifestyles, diets, physiology and behaviors? Kids will be intrigued by the dozens of shark species featured, along with gripping facts and tidbits accompanied by amazing photography. Every full color spread features a different type of shark to give kids a comprehensive understanding of these incredible beings. Though often perceived as terrifying creatures, sharks are actually guardians of the sea and vital to our oceans!

Vroom vroom! Beep beep! Honk honk! Woooop wooooop! Make way for these emergency vehicles coming to the rescue! Kids Meet the Emergency Vehicles, the latest addition to the popular Kids Meet series, teaches kids in a fun and friendly manner about some common and unusual emergency vehicles including fire trucks, police cruisers, ambulances, rescue helicopters, motorbikes and more! Kids will learn how the vehicles work, what their purposes are, about the heroic crews behind them, and the amazing rescues they respond to. Each spread features a different emergency vehicle complete with full color illustrations and a die cut. Fascinating images, simple dialogue, and personal narratives will keep kids engaged throughout the entire book!

25 easy and hip duct tape projects designed especially to appeal to the DIY crowd. Comes complete with fun and wild patterned duct tape sheets to ensure the reader can get right to work creating his or her very own duct tape masterpieces! From beach bags to party banners, bracelets to hair bows, 25 totally cool and easy duct tape projects come to life in this colorful and idea-inspiring craft book. Complete with step-by-step instructions, tips designed to make each project a no-brainer, and suggestions about how to modify different projects to meet individual tastes and needs, this is the duct tape book the 5 Below crowd has been seaching for. The only duct tape craft book on the market that comes complete with duck tape brand craft sheets included!

Showcases species of reptiles from around the world, and discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, and eating habits of each.

Features insects from all around the world, plus fun facts about its habitat, food, and life cycle.

Kids Meet the Snakes features snakes from all around the world, from the common garter found in many backyards to the fearsome Egyptian Cobra, with each snake showcased on a full-color 2-page spread complete with die cut. The text is written as an inviting and intimate 1st person introduction from each snake species directly to the reader, instantly drawing kids in and enticing them to want to learn more. Each spread also features fun facts about the species including its habitat, food sources, and typical daily activities. They’re ssssspectacular, ssssspooky, and just a little bit sssscary, they’re snakes, and in this newest addition to the popular Kids Meet series, readers will come face to face with them on a personal level. Each 2-page spread will feature a different species of snake from around the world, with beautiful photos by famed nature photographer Chris Mattison. More than 40 different types of snakes, from the mundane garter to the lethal viper will be introduced, including: Tropical rattlesnake, Boomslang, Green mamba, Egyptian cobra, Puff adder, Gaboon viper, and Egg-eating snake, and each page will include a personal introduction from the snake plus fun facts about the animal’s habitat, food, and lifecycle. With Kids Meet the Snakes, getting to know our sssscaly, ssssslithery sssnake friends issss sssso much fun.

Kids Meet the Tractors and Trucks features amazing photographs of all the different sorts of rigs, trailers, tractors, and more that fascinate children. This fun, lay-flat book showcases different trucks on full-color, die-cut, 2-page spreads. A new die-cut on every spread! They tower over us, moving our food and goods where they need to go. They roll past us on the highway, metal hubcaps gleaming. They shake the ground as they pass. They lift, carry, push, pull, and more. Trucks and tractors never fail to amaze, and in this book, they roar to life as they seem to pop off the die-cut pages. Each spread features a new truck on the road, on the farm, in the city, or on the construction site, and is jam-packed with informative and interesting facts presented in a reader-friendly manner that’s easy for kids to understand.

An illustrated overview of stars, including information on how they affect the Earth, how scientists study them, how they''re classified, how they form and die, and specific information about our star, the Sun.

Scientists from the American Museum of Natural History recreate the world of dinosaurs as it was over 250 million years ago.

This elegant, one-of-a-kind family tree is certain to become a treasured heirloom. The centerpiece of this delightful gift package is a beautiful, carefullynbsp;scrolled 11” x 14” tree illustration commissioned from a noted Italian artisan who specializes in wood engravings. It comes with 200 leaf and branch illustrations to cut and paste on the drawing: each “leaf” represents a family member, while the connecting branches indicate that person’s relationship with the rest of the family. In addition, a 48-page book,The Art of Our Ancestry, explains how to “grow” a family tree, take those first steps, and place the family members on the tree. A list of web resources and advice on lesser-known places to find information round out this helpful guide.

Presents young readers with the experience of attending a baseball game, discussing stadiums, the field, clubhouse, dugout, playing of the national anthem, mascots, 7th inning stretch, and official ending of the game, in a text with gatefolds.

Recounts the survival stories of Greg Trevor and Florence Engoran, who worked in the Twin Towers when they were attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001.

An introduction to submarines.

"Go down the hatch and into some of the most incredible submarines ever built! Check out all the incredible photos of many different kinds of heavy equipment in action. Patrol the skies! Fighter planes provide air support to troops from all branches of the military. Go out on the job with firefighters who save lives and property every day" --P. [4] of cover.

An introduction to some of the heavy machinery used in construction, mining, logging, and other industries.

An introduction to fighter planes.

Take an up-close look at ships on the water today--from ferries, to cargo ships to fishing vessels.

Start your engines...the race cars are here! The thrill of seeing cars zoom at more than 200 miles per hour has made racing one of the world’s most popular sports. But what are those high-tech autos--both NASCAR and Formula One cars--like once they’ve slowed down? Get up close and see their technology, mechanics, and design for yourself. Find out how they’re built and what makes them different from regular cars you see on the street. Get a huge fold-out view of the engine. (It’s also a poster on the back of the jacket). Take a look at the nitrogen-filled tires. And the picture of a dashboard is so big you’ll feel as if you’re sitting in the driver’s seat. It’s the next best thing to being at the wheel!

An introduction to fire fighters and their equipment.