New Releases by Roxie Munro

What was it like to live on a pirate ship? Climb aboard and set sail with acclaimed author Roxie Munro in this nonfiction picture book adventure through the ages! Did pirates really have peg legs? Did they make captives and disobedient crew "walk the plank?" What treasures did they actually steal? Were there toilets onboard ships? Nonfiction pro Roxie Munro has the answers to kids'' questions about the real-life pirates kids love! In this historical and scientifically-oriented approach to a popular topic, Munro invites young readers aboard to sail the seven seas with pirates of legend--Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and more! Beyond meeting the fascinating fiends of the open ocean (like the infamous Blackbeard, who relied on the power of intimidation, and Ching Shih, the "Pirate Queen"), readers will sail full STEAM ahead as they learn about navigation technology, the environment, economics, geology, architecture, and more. The back matter will include a glossary, information on different types of vessels, and maps of famous captains'' routes to enable young readers to truly take their turn at the helm.

An interactive children''s activity book featuring ten interconnected mazes and seek-n-find games designed to enhance critical thinking and spatial skills.

Legless lizards. Gliding geckos. In Roxie Munro’s newest journey into the animal kingdom, twenty lizards are illustrated true-to-size, moving from terrifically tiny to cool and colossal! Some of them swim! Some of them fly! But all of these lizards are sure to leap into young conservationists’ imaginations. Whether it’s familiar friends like gila monsters and komodo dragons or fun new faces like green plumed basilisks and thorny devils, Munro’s vibrant colors and patterns are as eye-catching as they are accurate. This dazzling nonfiction picture book invites you to follow these creatures into their habitats and encounter them up close. Complete with a detailed index, glossary, and further resources to engage readers’ curiosity, Munro’s expedition into the world of weird animals educates and entertains. With bite-sized (or skink-sized!) pieces of information and dynamic, true-to-size illustrations, budding scientists won’t believe their eyes… and they won’t believe how many amazing animals there are to discover.

Tour 6 North American deserts in 24 hours from day break in the Mojave Desert through midnight in the Great Basin. This meticulously illustrated picture book takes readers on a cross-continental tour in 24 hours, visiting 6 different deserts at different hours of the day, and returning to each desert as night falls. Meet the critters that call these habitats home, from the turkey vultures that fly under the hot daytime sun to the gila monster that crawls across the cool nighttime sand. While exploring the desert, young readers can play hide and seek with all kinds of desert creatures! Every nook and cranny is filled with critters big and small for readers to identify using the matching key at the bottom of the page. However, these incredibly important, fragile ecosystems are in danger. On the daytime visits, children in grades 2-4 can learn about the challenges these deserts and animals face due to climate change, invasive species, and other threats. When returning to each desert at night, readers can also learn about what’s being done to protect these unique habitats. The deserts depicted are the Mojave, the Chihuahuan, the Great Basin, the Sonoran, Painted Valley, and Death Valley. Budding naturalists can dive into the extensive material in the back of the book, including an author’s note with age-appropriate resources on how to get involved, a glossary with science vocabulary, and a bibliography. The Books for a Better Earth™ collection is designed to inspire young people to become active, knowledgeable participants in caringfor the planet they live on. Focusing on solutions to climate change challenges, the collection looks at how scientists, activists, andyoung leaders are working to safeguard Earth’s future. A Green Earth Book Award Recommended Title

★ ★ ★ One-of-a-Kind Maze Activity Book ★ ★ ★ Take a walk through ABCity, staying on sidewalks or paths through an intricate maze taking you from page to page past all 26 letters of the alphabet. In each of 13 bustling mazes, look for cleverly hidden objects that correspond to each of the letters hidden within the streets and signs. From airplanes and ambulances to zebras and zippers, the maze weaves through the city as you help Chris and his dog Rusty find their way from A to Z. Answer keys are provided in the back, along with a large, two-sided, foldout poster of the city--one side to display and the other side to color. Jump-start your child''s learning while having fun walking this unique, one-of-a-kind city maze designed to help improve fine motor, problem-solving, and visual-perceptual skills! * One continuous maze made from 13 individual mazes, each featuring two letters of the alphabet * Each maze contains a seek-and-find game designed to entertain, stimulate, and challenge * Final spread shows the entire ABCity Created for puzzle-loving kids, the maze contains some complicated tricks that will have young readers having fun seeing how it was done at the end. It''s mind-bending, super-challenging, and highly visual fun for the entire family.

A blimp, a huge helium-filled balloon-like airship, begins as an immense polyester bag. As it is filled with helium, it begins to rise, eventually floating 1000 to 3000 feet above the ground. But a lot happens between the time a blimp is first inflated and when it begins its first flight. Munro, the author/illustrator of The Inside-Outside Book of New York City and other titles , has filled this book with facts and information. She explains, in a readable style, how blimps are made (including the installation of the gondola, where passengers and crew travel), manned, maneuvered and moored, and addresses such questions as why blimps are so big and what it is like to ride in one. But it is the ink and watercolor illustrations that best capture the serenity and weightlessness of these dirigibles; Munro''s portraits of these beauties in flight will astonish and awe readers. ~Publisher''s Weekly

Macaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth. Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. Simply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals'' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. A two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. Budding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world''s plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. A glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. For another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don''t miss Roxie Munro''s Dive In! A Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers

Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures, all drawn to size, going about their daily lives.

Splash into one of the world''s most alluring-- and threatened-- habitats, without getting your feet wet. Without traveling any further than your bookshelf, encounter exquisite coral reef creatures in this clever introduction to underwater life! Brightly illustrated at true-to-life size, Dive In introduces more than twenty undersea creatures. From the brilliantly colored rainbow parrotfish to a venomous southern stingray, follow the path of a scuba diver discovering the many creatures living in a coral reef-- including a huge gatefold spread featuring a massive reef shark. As you go, you''ll find that each detailed, bright spread fits together with the next, charting a journey through one big scene in this meticulously illustrated nonfiction picture book. Accompanying the vibrant artwork are detailed descriptions of the 29 featured creatures, revealing their intriguing habits and more about the Caribbean coral reef they call home. A key included in the back matter shows how the pages smartly fit together. An index, a map, and a section on protecting coral reefs are also included. Budding conservationists will love learning about this vital ecosystem of coral reefs around the world from the comforts of home! A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year!

37 masterpieces inspire an artist in this introduction to art history that includes a search-and-find game. "Today I will make a new painting," declares an artist, but first she must build a stretcher to stretch the canvas; select which paints, brushes, and palette knives to use; and, most importantly, decide what to paint. Will she paint a still life in the style of Robert S. Duncanson or a portrait in the manner of Mary Cassatt? Using reproductions of art from the National Gallery of Art by Vincent van Gogh, Judith Leyster, Claude Monet and others pivotal figures in art history, Roxie Munroe introduces readers to a variety of iconic artists, art styles, and time periods. The sweeping painting she creates by the book''s end cleverly incorporates all 37 pieces she has considered. Eagle-eyed readers will love finding the works of art in her painting and learning more about the artists in the notes in the back matter. You''ll want to start building canvases and mixing colors for a masterpiece of your very own!

Meet the rodents of the world in this illustrated guide to 21 species of rascally creatures! What is the smallest rodent in the world? What is the biggest? How long can rodents live? How do they find mates? Find out all this and more in this wonderfully detailed new book from award-winning author-illustrator Roxie Munro. With bright, life-sized illustrations and simple text describing the life cycles, habitats, and ranges of these fascinating creatures, Rodent Rascals is packed with fun facts about these often overlooked or maligned creatures. From the pygmy jerboa to the capybara, there''s a whole world of clever creatures to discover! Backmatter includes expanded information on all the species featured, a glossary of important vocabulary introduced in the text, a list of further reading, and an index. A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year

Seen from outside and then inside, London’s sights reveal the majesty that makes this city so intensely historic and uniquely civilized. Awakening all of the senses with her sweeping perspectives, vivid colors, and abundant details, artist Roxie Munro whisks readers to London—and what a feast for the eye that great city proves to be! Munro balances her playful sense of fun with taking the reader to the highlights of one of the world’s great capitals. Some of the big tourist spots are pictured—Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament—but her inclusion of smaller venues, such as a New Oxford Street scene in the rain, is inspired, giving readers the daily flavor of London life. From riding atop a double-decker bus down Regent Street to watching the Queen’s Royal Procession, The Inside-Outside Book of London is a taste of all things London for children and tourists of all ages.

Eight trucks hit the highway in a colorful and mesmerizing maze book that helps kids understand how food gets to their tables. In eleven intricately drawn mazes, eight vehicles, each carrying a different product, are on their way to the city. Fish, apples, dairy products, corn, vegetables, flowers, eggs, and baked goods all travel through colorful and minutely detailed landscape mazes to reach the city farmers market.

A tribute to the magic of Manhattan during the holiday season from a beloved cover illustrator for The New Yorker. Back in print for the first time in more than twenty years, Christmastime in New York City takes readers on a tour of the Big Apple all decked out for the holiday season. Roxie Munro’s endearing, retro style presents panoramic drawings of various sights in New York City during the Christmas season, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, store windows filled with toys and holiday decorations, the big tree in Rockefeller Center, and the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. In this perfect gift volume, which was named to the New York Times Best Children’s Books List in 1987, readers are invited on a tour of the city during the most wonderful time of the year. This is a charming visual journey through the magical time of Christmas in New York City and a great picture book for people of all ages.

Describes how to identify snakes by their patterns and provides facts about each kind of snake, including the coast garter snake, the emerald tree boa, and the spiny bush viper.

Eight insects, one spider, and the amazing structures they build

Read about several types of birds and their different eggs and nests.

With her sweeping perspectives, vivid colors and abundant details, author and artist Roxie Munro portrays Paris, the City of Light, with respect for both its revered traditions and its modern panache. Seen from one angle and then another, the world¿s most beloved capital offers a wealth of treasures for children and travelers of all ages. The Tuileries Gardens with its gaily spinning carousel; a streamlined patisserie turning out artful pastries; the majestic ¿Arc de Triomphe¿ and the vista it affords -- these are just some of the vibrant sites and setting to which Ms. Munro turns her gift for drama, pattern, and color. From the ultramodern Pompidou Center to an open-air market, from boats cruising the Seine to booksellers on its banks, this book is full of light and life.

Surveys the wildlife inhabiting five prominent North American deserts and shares detailed alternating day and night views, in a guide that also includes maps, overviews of desert environments and creature facts.

Mazes through 12 ecosystems, from evergreen forests to coral reefs, from the frozen tundra to hot desert sands.

An inside-outside look at eight dinosaurs

Eye-popping artwork leads young readers through an exciting theme park full of fun and games. Each maze connects to the one on the following page, and the clever text and bright pictures offer hours of play and learning. Full color. Consumable.

Gatefolds, layers of lift-the-flaps and complex fold-outs take the reader on a race of a fire truck to battle a blaze, to gallop to the finish line on the favorite hore and riding the race course in a car.

Readers can have hours of fun navigating their way through 13 of Munro''s amazingly detailed, interconnected mazes with challenges including tracking the family''s car on each page to hunting for a hidden alphabet. Includes six punch-out cards. Full-color illustrations.

Contains fifty lift-the-flaps and fold-outs that feature several rodeo events.

Follow mazes that lead through the West and show cowboys at work.

NY City is a myriad of contrasts & a city of many perspectives. Now, peek into Lady Liberty''s crown, & then turn the page to see what she gazes upon: historic NY Harbor & an ever-changing skyline. The Flatiron Building''s distinctive triangle shape marks the intersection of world-famous 5h Ave. & Broadway; turn to reveal its own view of the Empire State Building & hurrying traffic. Visit penguins dressed in their formal best at the Bronx Zoo; if you turn the page, you''ll catch them looking right back at you! From the stained glass wonder of St. Patrick''s Cathedral to the bustling NY Stock Exchange, from the hush of an apt. hallway to the energy of Times Square, this book captures all of NY''s eternal pulse & charm. A NY TimesÓ Best Illustrated Book.

This brilliant lift-the-flap book ushers readers through delightful doors of all kinds. Discover and rediscover real worlds as fantastic as the Space Station or as familiar as the inside of a refrigerator. Sail a boat, ride a train, peek behind a stage door—and then investigate what lies behind the many other smaller doors that await inside each place. The clever text and bright pictures include a search-and-find game offering hours of play and learning.

Aerial views of rural and urban landscapes connect to form routes through which punch-out cars can be moved on trips to the zoo and other locations, with puzzles and games to play along the way.

Color illustrations show readers the inside and outside of several places in Texas, including museums, stores, the Lyndon. B. Johnson Space Center, and many others; also includes a fact section on Texas.