Best Selling Books by Kate Petty

This is an introduction to maps and journeys for young children featuring Harry and Ralph, a young boy and his dog as they journey around the world in a hot-air balloon. On the way they come across all sorts of things, from weather balloons to polar bears and the geographic principles which shape our environment. Children learn basic map work, which involves following a route, drawing to scale and identifying landmarks. The book introduces geographical vocabulary, including north, south, east and west.

Little Maria learns to deal with her parents'' separation.

Rita is bullied by another girl at school but finds relief when she stands up to her.

Tells seven stories of heroic and amazing horses.

Harry and Ralph find out about their world by studying a road map, world map, and globe while going on a journey on land and sea.

Describes how trees grow in each season and provides facts and illustrations of deciduous and evergreen trees, leaves, and seeds.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Sophie goes to France where no one but the boy in the next tent seems interested. And she definitely doesn''t fancy him. Maddy''s in Barbados, where she''s sure she''ll find a boyfriend - she''s never had any difficulty before. Hannah''s on a music course but will she find love there? And Charlotte''s in the Lake District as usual... and in love with the boy next door as usual.

Ha Ha Baby is a picture book about a grumpy little baby. Just how far will this family go to get their little one to laugh? With bright and colourful illustrations and a bouncy, jovial text, Ha Ha Baby will bring a smile to the face of all young readers. A fun family tale about clowning around.

Photographs and clear, explicit diagrams provide a comprehensive introduction to nature, and an invaluable resource for projects in science and geography. These titles are a useful aid for pupils studying areas of the curriculum involving science, geography and environmental topics.

Looks at a variety of airplanes from the Lear jet to the Concorde, describes the parts of an airliner, and suggests possible airliners of the future.

Simple text and illustrations examine the characteristics, behavior, and various kinds of spiders.

Describes several dinsoaurs, comparing their relative sizes, the types of food they eat, their habitat.

Simple information on the hamster''s characteristics and varieties.

This book is part of a series which aims to introduce children to basic geographical topics and vocabulary, building firm foundations for later work. Children will enjoy the device of a boy and his dog who explore the world in a hot air balloon and the humorous illustrations, which help to explain difficult geographical ideas in a clear and accessible way. There are also many activities for children to try out for themselves, encouraging them to investigate their own environment.

A simplified presentation of facts about the sun.

Sam achète des graines de tournesol, cherche l''endroit idéal et les sème. Il attend et les regarde pousser. Grâce à un petit ver de terre, le lecteur peut suivre l''évolution des plantes.

Chantal identifies different sounds and noises at home with her family.