New Releases by Anita Ganeri

Introduces the Republic of Ireland, including the country''s history, geography, cities, people, food, famous places, and more.

"This includes chapters on Canadian history, geography, cities, people, and food"--

"This book includes chapters on Australian history, geography, cities, people, and food"--

Benjamin Blog and his dog Barko Polo introduce Spain, describing the country''s major cities, food, people, culture, and geography.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: Brazil! The book includes chapters on Brazilian history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Iguacu Falls and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: Japan! The book includes chapters on Japanese history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, and Hiroshima.

Examines the food that originated in India along with some recipies.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: Mexico! The book includes chapters on Mexican history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Guadalajara and the ancient city of Chichen Itza.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: South Africa! The book includes chapters on South African history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: France! The book includes chapters on French history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: China! The book includes chapters on Chinese history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Great Wall of China and the Three Gorges Dam.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world''s most fascinating countries: Egypt! The book includes chapters on Egyptian history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Abu Simbel Temple.

Did you know that Shakespeare couldn''t spell his own surname? Love him or hate him, everyone has heard of the world''s most famous playwright. But did the Elizabethans think he was a genius or simply that he wrote great soap operas? Any book on Shakespeare will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you what the bard and his mates were REALLY like ... Uncover a wealth of information about Shakespeare! Find out where he was born and look at his family tree, see a map of Shakespeare''s Stratford and Shakespeare''s London, find out what school was like in Shakespeare''s time, what London life was like and what sort of people went to the theatre. See a cross-section illustration of the Globe and discover how special effects were created and what actors wore. Read biographies of famous actors of the era such as Edward Alleyn, Richard Burbage, Richard Tarlton and William Kempe as well as biographies of contemporary writers Ben Jonson, Thomas Kyd and Christopher Marlowe. Read famous quotes and sayings and whizz your eye over a timeline of Shakespeare''s plays and of his life. This book will tell you what Shakespeare''s longest or shortest play is, or even which is the most miserable or goriest? It includes plots and information about ten of Shakespeare''s plays: Richard III; Romeo and Juliet; A Midsummer Night''s Dream; The Merchant of Venice; Henry V; Twelfth Night; Hamlet; Othello; Macbeth and The Tempest. It highlights some of Shakespeare''s funniest characters and some of those that were in love. It concludes looking at how Shakespeare died, and discusses whether Shakespeare was, in fact, Sir Francis Bacon, Edward De Vere, Roger Manners, William Stanley or Christopher Marlowe. Finally, test your knowledge of all you''ve read with a fun 20-question quiz.

"Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world''s most exciting habitats! This book looks at deserts around the world such as the Sahara, Gobi and Mojave Deserts and more, taking in a multitude of sand dunes, salt lakes, amazing animals and plants along the way."--

"Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world''s most exciting habitats! This book looks at coral reefs around the world, taking in a multitude of algae, polyps, fish, and other marine life along the way."--

"Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world''s most exciting habitats! This book looks at mountains around the world such as Everest, Kilimanjaro, the Matterhorn and more, taking in a multitude of glaciers, volcanoes, amazing animals and plants along the way."--

"Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world''s most exciting habitats! This book looks at rainforests around the world such as those in the Amazon, West Africa and Sumatra, taking in a multitude of amazing animals, plants, and trees along the way."--

Looks at different kinds of insects and other bugs and the various ways that they move, sense, feed, grow, fight, and build.

Looks at the weather, geography, resources, flora, and fauna of the southern continent of Antarctica.

Where is Mandarin spoken? Where do tigers live? What is the longest river in Asia? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Asia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.

This book introduces readers to the magical world of writing fairy tales. Key features of the genre are explained, top tips are given, and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations, and a wealth of ideas bring the genre to life. A specially written fairy tale running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own fairy tales.

This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories. Key features of the genre are explained, top tips are given, and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations, and a wealth of ideas bring the genre to life. An adventure story running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own adventure stories.

What is it like to live on an island? By focusing on a child''s experience of living on an island, this book explores life through topics such as going to school, getting supplies, and transport, as well as information on history, geography, wildlife, festivals and local traditions. The reader is encouraged to compare and contrast life on British islands with life on islands around the world.

What is Uluru? What language is spoken in Australia? Where do koala bears live? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Australia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.

An introduction to the culture of India to include religion, family life, art and architecture, performance art, and current trends.

A guide for young readers on how to write stories.

An introduction of various stories from Norse mythology.

Provides simple information about caring for a dog, including feeding, training, playing, and taking it to the vet.

The Ancient Chinese lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of Chinese myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Chinese myths and legends so compelling.

Provides simple information about caring for a cat, including feeding, grooming, playing, and taking it to the vet.