Most Popular Books by Catherine Barr

This brilliant book introduces 15 of the world’s most incredible inventions to children. Using bitesize text and beautifully bright illustrations this is the perfect book for science and history lovers everywhere. The world is brimming full of incredible inventions - but where did it all begin? How did these incredible inventions come about? Journey back in time, travel across the world and discover incredible inventions from throughout history. Take a ride on the very first wheel, find your way and ensure you''ll never get lost again with the compass, let the lights come on with electricity, watch as the world puffs into life with the steam engine and many more astounding inventions. Written with bite sized pieces of text and illustrated with bright and engaging artwork, this is the perfect introduction to some of the most amazing inventions that have helped make history. Learn fascinating facts about the people behind these inventions and how their discoveries changed the world forever. So what are you waiting for? Let''s uncover The Story of Inventions! Inventions featured: The wheel, the compass, paper, clocks, gunpowder, steam engines, vaccinations, computers, electricity, the telephone, the car, planes, plastic, nuclear weapons and the internet.

When did the first humans live? How did humans spread all over the world? How has science and technology changed the way we live? And what will happen to humans in the future? The team behind The Story of Space and The Story of Life present a first book about the human world for very young children, looking at how humans evolved and the history of humanity up to the present day.

At first, nothing lived on Earth. It was a noisy, hot, scary place. Choking gas exploded from volcanoes and oceans of lava bubbled around the globe... Then in the deep, dark ocean, something amazing happened. This is an exciting and dramatic story about how life began and developed on Planet Earth, written especially for younger children. The authors explain how the first living cell was created, and how the cells multiply and create jellyfish and worms, and then fish with bendy necks, which drag themselves out of the water into swampy forests. They tell the story of the biggest creatures that have ever walked on land - the dinosaurs. Long after that, hairy creatures who have babies, not eggs, take over, stand on two legs and spread around the world, some of them living through cataclysmic events such as ice ages and volcanic eruptions. Everyone living today is related to these survivors. With delightful illustrations including lots of detail and humour, all carefully researched and checked, this book shows the development of life on Earth in a truly accessible and simple way. CLICK HERE to download Teachers'' Notes specially written by the authors, Catherine Barr and Steve Williams, to assist teachers and librarians in the promotion and teaching of The Story of Lifein schools and to help foster a love of good books, literature and reading in children.

The next title in the best-selling Story of series is The Story of Conservation, u200ball about understanding, celebrating, and caring for our planet’s ever precious biodiversity.

The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change! Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth’s climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You''ll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects that climate change has on humans and animals across the world. As well as discovering the effects of global warming, you''ll discover practical ways we can work together to solve it, from using renewable energy to swapping meat for vegetables in our diet. With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband and Mike Love, The Story of Climate Change will give you all the information you need, and will inspire you to do your part to fight the climate emergency!

From the author of the beautiful Fourteen Wolves comes another incredible true story of rewilding. Perfect for children aged 7+ Magnificent, powerful and mysterious, the tiger is one of the world''s most iconic animals. It is also one of most endangered. For hundreds of years, these exceptional beasts have been hunted, pushing them to the brink of extinction. How can we save them? This compelling tale tells the turbulent true story of the tragic disappearance of tigers from Panna Tiger Reserve in India and, finally, their heroic return. We follow a group of tigers, each with their own individual traits, on their adventures. Together, we learn how the tiger experts introduce tigers to the reserve and track them as they explore, hunt, play, swim, mate and make the forest their home. However, all is not as it seems – and there is danger lurking in the shadows of the emerald forest. With evocative storytelling combined with clear non-fiction information by eco-expert Catherine Barr and lush illustrations by Tara Anand, this story illuminates exactly why tiger conservation is so important. ''Catherine Barr''s book reminds us all that the threat of tiger trade still lingers and there is no room for complacency.'' EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency)

This beautiful follow-up to The Story of Life brings to life the story of our universe for younger children.

There are so many reasons to love animals: lions have magnificent shaggy manes, penguins go tobogganing on their tummies, bears wiggle and dance as they scratch, whales sing songs, and elephants can feel sadness. But all the animals in this book especially need our love – now more than ever. Learn about their habitats, what makes them special, and show them you care with simple activities you can do at home.

''A magical true story with stunningly beautiful illustrations. It is a book to treasure forever'' David Walliams, comedian and children''s author ____________________ In fairy tales, the wolf''s cry makes people shudder. They''ve been hunted, captured. But the wolf carries a wild magic - a magic that once restored a barren land. When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone Park in the 1930s, the ecosystem started to collapse. Enormous herds of elk swarmed the plains, bears starved, rabbit families shrunk and birds flew away to new homes. Plants vanished, trees withered and rivers meandered. Until in 1995, wolves returned to the park and everything began to change for the better. This is the story of their homecoming. With atmospheric storytelling from Catherine Barr and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Jenni Desmond, this inspiring true story shows that every species plays an important part in protecting our planet.

An interactive look at endangered animals imploring readers to discover fifteen species facing extinction. Inspired and endorsed by the "Red List" database of animals in peril maintained by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) this brightly illustrated book introduces species from six different habitats on six continents. Blending approachable text, secondary facts and lush art, Red Alert! offers full portraits of animals such as the Chinese giant salamander, the snow leopard, the blue whale, and the giant panda, and provides young activists additional resources for how they can help save these beautiful creatures.

Bold illustrations, accessible text, and clear action points tell the story of freshwater around the world and urge us to defend a vital resource while we still can. Water bubbles, flows, and fuels all life on earth. But worldwide pollution and climate change make it increasingly difficult for people and animals to find the clean water they need to survive. A focused call for action, this lively book narrates the history of our watery earth, succinctly explains the water cycle and the different types of freshwater, and introduces the vast array of living beings that depend on clean water for survival—as well as the devastating impact of water shortages on the lives of children around the world. Packed with facts and specific tips, bright and expansive illustrations, and end matter for further reading, this hopeful challenge inspires young readers to take action, use water wisely, and work together to defend a precious shared resource.

A beautifully presented entry point text about our oceans and other watery worlds for 6 years and up Dive into the world''s wildest oceans, rivers, and waterways and get ready for an underwater adventure! Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world''s wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the creatures who call these watery worlds home and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colorful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World''s Wildest Oceans brings the excitement of the high seas and the mystery of the ocean''s dark, hidden depths to your lap.

Here is the fascinating true story of the wolves who restored the ecosystem at Yellowstone National Park, written by Catherine Barr and illustrated by award-winner Jenni Desmond. In the 1930s, the last wolves disappeared from Yellowstone National Park. Without them, elk herds overran the plains. Bears starved, rabbit families shrunk, and birds flew away to new homes. Then plants and trees started to die off, too-even the flow of rivers was affected. Could the park be saved . . . by the wolves it had lost? After years of planning, in 1995 a team of experts was ready to find out. They carefully relocated fourteen wolves from the Canadian Rockies to Yellowstone. This is the story of their homecoming. Engaging, informative, and hopeful, The Wolves of Yellowstone shows us that every creature plays a role in sustaining a thriving ecosystem. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

From the bestselling Story of series comes The Story of Dinosaurs, an accessible introduction to the prehistoric beasts that ruled our planet for millions of years.

It’s our own little corner of the universe, and it’s amazing! In this guide to the solar system we live in—from our own Earth to the life-giving sun and far-off icy planets—readers will learn many fascinating facts and details about the planet we call home and all its neighbors. Diagrams, photographs, and artwork help young astronomy buffs make connections, and clear, informative text offers details on the history and science of our solar system.

This book is the newest edition of the acclaimed guide to the best recreational and educational reading for children in preschool through grade 6. This indispensable selection guide brings together information on nearly 25,000 of the best fiction and nonfiction for children in preschool through grade 6. Fully updated, including thousands of new entries published since the previous edition, it is an invaluable resource for making sure your children''s collection is one your young patrons--and their parents and teachers--will enjoy. As always in the Best Books series, the authors have carefully culled the most trusted professional review sources to identify the most highly recommended new books for children. Brief annotations, bibliographic data, grade level appropriateness, and review citations help you identify books of high quality, while the book''s topical arrangement makes it easy to create theme- and genre-based reading lists. New features include indication of titles available in audio and, where available, lexiles. - 25,000 annotated entries on recommended children''s books - Helpful indexes, including author/illustrator, title, and subject/grade level - Thousands of new entries since the previous edition

How did the universe form? What’s the relationship between time and space? What scientific principles and natural forces rule our universe and how do we know about them? Answer these and many more questions in this fascinating guide to our universe! In-depth text, intriguing facts, and full-color photographs will guide readers through an exploration that mingles history, science, biographies, and more to examine the universe—and ponder the mysteries we’re still learning about today.

Star light, star bright! This amazing guide has information on all the stars you’ll see tonight, as well as some that you can’t! Readers will learn how stars are born, shine, and die and why they’re different colors. They’ll also learn about particular stars such as Betelgeuse and Sirius, other star systems, and the constellations. Full-color diagrams and photographs draw young stargazers in, and fascinating facts will explain complex astronomy topics in a fun and easy-to-understand way.

Go on a trip throughout our galaxy and others with this incredible in-depth guide! There’s a Milky Way’s worth of intriguing facts and amazing photographs in this volume focusing on the swirling groups of stars and stardust we call galaxies. Readers will learn more about what galaxies are and how they form, as well as more about the space phenomena known as nebulae and black holes. They’ll also learn about the incredible astronomers who discovered what we know about all these amazing scientific sights.

Because of their popularity, books in series are great vehicles for fostering literacy among all types of readers, who are almost always adamant about reading every title in the series, in series order. Yet traditional information sources on children''s and YA literature include very little about series fiction, so librarians often have difficulty managing this literature. This guide will be a rich resource and time-saver for librarians who work with children. It introduces users to the best and most popular fiction series of today, covering more than 1,000 series with over 10,000 titles, appropriate for elementary readers. Annotations also indicate series and titles accepted by some of the popular electronic reading programs (e.g., Accelerated Reading, Reading First). A numbered list of titles in the series follows.

Lists over 500 books designed for students who read below their grade level.

Presents a reading guide and selection tool for reading material for grades six to nine, providing annotations, ISBNs, physical descriptions, prices, reading levels, and review citations.

The perfect follow-up for fans of Fourteen Wolves, this uplifting eco story follows the amazing true tale of three endangered sun bear cubs. Meet Tan-Tan ''the tiny one'', Kitud ''the quiet one'' and Boboi ''the big brother'', and follow them from their heartbreaking beginnings as little cubs stolen from their natural habitat, through to their heroic rescue by Dr Wong before being released back into the wild Bornean rainforest where they belong. Featuring insightful fact pages about the amazing flora and fauna of the rainforest and its importance to the ecosystem, alongside inspiring information about how to save the bears.

Traditional Chinese edition of The Story of Climate Change: A first book about how we can help save our planet

In A Horse Called Ed, Ed is a police horse and has an important job. Along with his rider, Natalie, he goes on patrol and keeps us safe. Natalie takes care of him, too. This book is in Orange Book Band, Oxford Level 6, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 5.Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is a diverse and inspiring series of fully-decodable titles for reading practice that''s matched to phonics knowledge. Aligned to Letters and Sounds, this contemporary series broadens children''s subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning andimproving their reading fluency.

The first book for younger children to explain the hidden forces of sight, sound, touch and smell that lie beyond our senses - but affect our lives, and are used by many different kinds of animal

Pourquoi le climat change si vite ? Que peut-on faire ? Un bel album documentaire qui retrace l''évolution du climat sur Terre sur plus de 4, 5 milliards d''années, jusqu''aux défis actuels. Au début, la Terre était brûlante, couverte de lave et de roches puis la vie est apparue et l''oxygène avec elle, et enfin les humains, qui ont peu à peu modifié leur planète. Le livre explique les causes et conséquences du réchauffement climatique : l''épuisement des ressources naturelles, les gaz à effet de serre, la fonte des glaces... Mais aussi, les solutions qu''on peut mettre en place pour limiter les dégâts. Les deux auteurs, scientifiques passionnés, savent très bien sensibiliser les enfants par les mots et par l''image. Un livre documentaire pour les enfants dès 6 ans.

L''incroyable histoire de la vie a commencé il y a 4 milliards d''années, alors qu''il n''y avait rien d''autre sur Terre que des roches brûlantes, des volcans en éruption et de la lave bouillonnante. Et puis, au fond de l''océan, il se passa quelque chose : la première cellule se forma, et la vie commença à se développer ! Basé sur les données scientifiques récentes, ce livre raconte et explique aux enfants les étapes de l''évolution de la vie jusqu''à nos jours, très simplement.