New Releases by Grace Jones

Grace Jones is the author of Diwali (2018), Women Who Changed the World (2018), Europe (2018), North America (2018), Africa (2018), Antarctica (2018).

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Diwali

release date: Aug 01, 2018
Diwali
Diwali is a festival that is celebrated by Hindus in October or November every year. Hindus come together to celebrate the start of the new year. Learn more about the history and traditions of this fascinating celebration in the Festivals around the World series.

Women Who Changed the World

release date: Apr 01, 2018
Women Who Changed the World
Age range 9 to 12 From exploration to equality, who are the feisty females who shaped our society? Over time, women have shaped and changed everything from medicine to music, sports to science, and forged a few firsts along the way. Find out about the women who soared through the skies, wrote about wizards and sat down to stand up for what''s right in this infographic-style title.

Europe

release date: Feb 01, 2018
Europe
Experts estimate that there are anywhere between two million and nine million species living on planet Earth today, but thousands of these are in danger of dying out every single year. Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents that they live on. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life.

North America

release date: Feb 01, 2018
North America
Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents tat they live on. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life. It explores the reasons why some species are endangered and the steps that are being taken to ensure these species do not become extinct in the future.

Africa

release date: Feb 01, 2018
Africa
Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents on which they live. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams, and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life. It explores the reasons why some species are endangered, and the steps that are being taken to ensure these species do not become extinct in the future.

Antarctica

release date: Feb 01, 2018
Antarctica
Experts estimate that there are anywhere between two million and nine million species living on planet Earth today but thousands of these are in danger of dying out every single year. Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents that they live on. This series uses eyecatching imagery informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life.

Australia

release date: Feb 01, 2018
Australia
Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents that they live on. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life. It explores the reasons why some species are endangered and the steps that are being taken to ensure these species do not become extinct in the future.

Asia

release date: Feb 01, 2018
Asia
Learn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents that they live on. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life. It explores the reasons why some species are endangered and the steps that are being taken to ensure these species do not become extinct in the future.

My Community

release date: Aug 01, 2017
My Community
There are communities all over the world. A person might be part of many communities--at school, in their neighborhood, or even one big world community! Young readers will learn how communities help us learn to respect others, celebrate diversity, and work together.

Terrorism & Extremism

release date: May 28, 2017
Terrorism & Extremism
This series gives readers their first taste of some of the most important values in today''s world. Here children can explore what it means to be part of a society and discover the cultural and spiritual diversity that life has to offer.

Egg to Chicken

release date: May 04, 2017
Egg to Chicken
Learn about the life cycle of chickens, from how eggs grow to how they hatch into chicks, and how those chicks grown into chickens. Also learn what chickens eat, why they cluck, and learn about some record-breaking chickens. Includes a glossary.

In the Jungle

release date: May 01, 2017
In the Jungle
Adults and children alike can share together in these enchanting board books. With beautiful illustrations, simple, rhyming text, and a space for adults or children to become the lovable character, mischievous animal, or scary monster, these books are sure to become bedtime favorites.

In the Garden

release date: May 01, 2017
In the Garden
Adults and children alike can share together in these enchanting board books. With beautiful illustrations, simple, rhyming text, and a space for adults or children to become the lovable character, mischievous animal, or scary monster, these books are sure to become bedtime favorites.

Insects

release date: Mar 02, 2017
Insects
EDUCATIONAL: SCIENCES, GENERAL SCIENCE. What is a living thing? Where do animals live? What do animals eat? How do they move and grow? Learn the answers to these questions in this exciting new series. With easy-to-read text and informative diagrams, this series offers a simple introduction to animals and plants that live in our world. Ages 5+

Rosh Hashanah

release date: Mar 02, 2017
Rosh Hashanah
Learn what Rosh Hashanah is, and how it is celebrated. Learn about the religion of Judaism, and what Rosh Hashanah means to its followers. Learn about the ritual of Tashlich, the Feast of Trumpets, and Shofars. Also learn about festive foods traditionally eaten during Rosh Hashanah and what sorts of prayer services are held.

My Friends

release date: Jan 01, 2017
My Friends
"Respect and consideration make us good friends. Young readers will learn that friends are people you care about and want to spend time with"--

My Manners

release date: Jan 01, 2017
My Manners
Young readers are taught that manners are how we show our consideration for other people. Kids are shown practicing manners at home, at school, and out in public places.

My Choices

release date: Jan 01, 2017
My Choices
What makes a choice a good one? Usually, the choices we make show the things we think are important. These are our values. Children will learn how to make positive choices by thinking about different outcomes and respecting themselves and others.

My Family

release date: Jan 01, 2017
My Family
Family is made up of the people we care about. Young readers will learn that a family is made up of the people we are related to, as well as other people we care about and people who serve as our role models.

Evolution

release date: Dec 01, 2016

Environmental Issues

release date: Dec 01, 2016
Environmental Issues
This titles invites readers to consider the impact of human activity on the environment and ways in which we can improve in the future. It covers pollution, oil spills, population growth, climate change, deforestation, wasting water, waste, and wildlife in danger. It also discusses renewable energy and ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Includes a quiz and a glossary.

Counting

release date: Dec 01, 2016

Smelling

release date: Oct 01, 2016
Smelling
Uses simple text and photographs to introduce the sense of smell, exploring the different odors one might encounter in the kitchen or garden.

Eid Al-Adha

release date: Sep 29, 2016
Eid Al-Adha
Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural practices via easy to read text and informative, full colour images.

Life Cycle of a Butterfly

release date: Sep 28, 2016
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Learn about the amazing life cycles of the animals and insects that live in our world. With easy to read text and informative diagrams, this series is a perfect introduction for young readers. Ages 5+

Life Cycle of a Honey Bee

release date: Sep 28, 2016
Life Cycle of a Honey Bee
Learn about the amazing life cycles of the animals and insects that live in our world. With easy to read text and informative diagrams, this series is a perfect introduction for young readers.

My Feelings

release date: Sep 19, 2016
My Feelings
This exciting series gives beginner readers their first experiences of some of the most important values in today''s world. Here children can explore what it means to be part of a community and discover the cultural and spiritual diversity that life has to offer.

JE N'ECRIRAI JAMAIS MES MEMOIRES

release date: Mar 03, 2016
JE N'ECRIRAI JAMAIS MES MEMOIRES
Les mémoires tant attendus de Grace Jones ! Voici les mémoires tant attendus de la légendaire Grace Jones. Reine incontestée du spectacle, mannequin, muse, chanteuse, actrice, créature à la plastique si singulière, elle a incarné comme personne les années 1975-1985. Aussi l''exubérance et les dangers de cette décennie traversent-ils cette autobiographie, au casting idéal bien qu''hétéroclite : Andy Warhol, Jean-Paul Goude, Issey Miyake, Dolph Lungren, les vacataires du Studio 54 et ceux du Palace, Luciano Pavarotti, Jessica Lange... Mais ce qui fait de Grace Jones une artiste à part, c''est son goût pour l''avant-garde. Sa musique est un savant mélange de house, de reggae et d''électro, avec des tubes comme Pull up to the Bumper, Slave to the Rhythm, ou encore sa reprise mythique de La Vie en rose. Je n''écrirai jamais mes mémoires retrace le parcours de cette pionnière, de sa Jamaïque natale à sa conquête de New York puis de Paris. Une vie de combattante qui se poursuit encore et toujours, sans aucune concession aux facilités. Auteur, animateur, critique culturel, Paul Morley écrit sur la musique, l''art et le spectacle depuis les années 1970.

Amphibians

release date: Mar 03, 2016
Amphibians
This exciting new series helps the younger learner to identify and understand basic differences between mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, and amphibians and the particular body parts that help them to eat and move. This series also explores the different habitats of these amazing creatures via the seven continents that they live within.

Je n'écrirai jamais mes mémoires

release date: Mar 03, 2016
Je n'écrirai jamais mes mémoires
Voici les mémoires tant attendus de la légendaire Grace Jones. Reine incontestée du spectacle, mannequin, muse, chanteuse, actrice, créature à la plastique si singulière, elle a incarné comme personne les années 1975-1985. Aussi l''exubérance et les dangers de cette décennie traversent-ils cette autobiographie, au casting idéal bien qu''hétéroclite : Andy Warhol, Jean-Paul Goude, Issey Miyake, Dolph Lungren, les vacataires du Studio 54 et ceux du Palace, Luciano Pavarotti, Jessica Lange... Mais ce qui fait de Grace Jones une artiste à part, c''est son goût pour l''avant-garde. Sa musique est un savant mélange de house, de reggae et d''électro, avec des tubes comme Pull up to the Bumper, Slave to the Rhythm, ou encore sa reprise mythique de La Vie en rose. Je n''écrirai jamais mes mémoires retrace le parcours de cette pionnière, de sa Jamaïque natale à sa conquête de New York puis de Paris. Une vie de combattante qui se poursuit encore et toujours, sans aucune concession aux facilités.
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