Anita Ganeri is an accomplished author of children's non-fiction, with a keen focus on subjects such as religion, Asia, multiculturalism, geography, biography, and natural history. Her writing demonstrates a deep engagement with global diversity and cultures, often informed by her research conducted at the Royal Geographical Society. Ganeri excels at making complex topics accessible and engaging for young readers, fostering curiosity and understanding. Her prolific output, comprising over 300 titles, consistently encourages exploration and learning about the world.
Exploring the rich tapestry of Ireland, this book delves into its history, geography, and culture, highlighting iconic locations like Blarney Castle and Great Blasket Island. It offers insights into the Irish people and their culinary traditions, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in understanding the essence of this unique country.
Presents stories related to the Hindu religion, including tales about Hindu gods and goddesses.
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: France!
Boxed set contains Bloomin' Rainforests, Cracking Coasts, Desperate Deserts, Earth-Shattering Earthquakes, Freaky Peaks, Monster Lakes, Odious Oceans, Raging Rivers, Stormy Weather and Violent Volcanoes.
A first encyclopedia for children aged five and over, with photographic reference scenes and simple vocabulary that supports the National Curricula. It features quiz questions and get mucky boxes that provide activities and encourage further research. Key points are bite-sized to help children remember facts and become an expert buttons supply cross-references with other subjects.
Contains hundreds of facinating facts about the animal world
Freaky Peaks takes the intrepid young explorer on a thrilling tour of the tallest mountains, from Everest to Kilimanjaro, encountering many dangers along the way, including glaciers, yetis and avalanches. With a brand-new cover design, text updates and an added extra-horrible index, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in!
Prepare to go undercover and enter a world of secret missions, covert operations and classified information.
Here we follow Felix on a journey starting when he was captured in Gaul (France) around AD 180 and taken to Rome to be trained as a gladiator. We follow the strict training and brutal regime to turn these young men into fighting warriors with the finale at the largest arena at that time - the Coliseum.
A simple and reassuring guide to periods and body changes for girls aged 7 and up
Geography with the gritty bits left in! Does geography grind you down? Fed up with miserable maps, rotten rock piles and crazy contour lines? Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you are cast away on the far-flung shores of Wild Islands... · Marvel! as a brand-new island pops up from the sea. · Gasp! at the hot-tempered island that blew its top. · Choke! on the smell of an island dragon's foul breath. And if that's not wild enough for you ... discover where to find coconuts with magical powers, try to crack the case of the missing island and read the remarkable story of a real life Robinson Crusoe. It's earth-shatteringly exciting! Gegraphy has never been so horrible!
Discusses the physical appearance, growth, reproduction, and basic varieties of trees. Includes projects on growing seeds, surveying trees, and making leaf rubbings. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
An easy-to-understand and reassuring guide to puberty and growing up for boys
Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colourful look at how birth is celebrated in many different places.
Anita Ganeri retells the traditional stories of world religion festivals with her usual sensitivity and gift for drawing children into the narrative. Exquisite watercolour illustrations breath warmth and life into the story. Suggestions for activities are included in every book, as well as special recipes that children will enjoy trying out. The Hindu festival of Divali celebrates the goddess Lakshmi and the victory of good over evil and light over darkness and is celebrated in October.
The story of how Judah saved the Jews and their beliefs from King Antiochus is celebrated at the festival of Hanukkah. The book also includes information about the significance of the Hanukkah festival today, as well as a Hanukkah recipe and instructions for the game of dreidl. Age 6+
A friendly and inclusive look at how we live our lives, celebrating our differences and similarities
A celebration of incredible key-workers by Dr Ranj, presenter of CBeebies series Get Well Soon, resident doctor on ITV's This Morning and front line NHS paediatrician.
Focusing on natural disasters, this guide delves into their causes and the progression of these catastrophic events. It highlights the collaborative efforts of scientists and rescue workers, showcasing their innovative and inspirational methods to safeguard the public during such crises. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of both the science behind disasters and the human response to them.
With detailed answers to many fascinating questions this book is a perfect introduction to time and seasons.
A humorous, story-based look at catching a cold
An introductory book on the powerful topic of racial equality throughout history and the impact it has on our lives today
A look at how we are all amazing and unique Do you have curly hair or straight? Brown eyes or blue? Maybe you wear glasses or braces or use a wheelchair? You're Unique takes a look at all different things that make us all individual, and explains just how you became you. It also reminds us that every body is amazing and should be cared for and respected. Your Body & You takes a look at our bodies, taking a less strictly scientific and more PSHE-friendly approach and encouraging readers to appreciate just how special their body really is. Core information on nutrition, exercise and sleep is balanced alongside more challenging issues, such as looking after your mental health, body privacy and how to have a positive body image. Titles in the series: Your Body & You: You're Unique! Your Body & You: Looking After Your Body Your Body & You: Growing & Changing Your Body & You: Body Privacy
This book charts the history of India, from the extraordinary Indus Civilisation of 2500 BCE to the present day, interspersed with glimpses of Indian life and culture in its people, places, food, clothing, religions, festivals, languages and stories
From giant giraffes to tiny tiger cubs, find out all about some of the world's most amazing animals with this informative first guide and reference book.
The perfect introduction to the oceans, featuring mountains under the sea, singing whales, deep-sea divers and much more. This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way.
One of a series, this book is intended to encourage children to appreciate the wide variety of plant life. It explores the species found in jungles, mountains and deserts, explains how plants make food and can be used in making medicine and describes plants that feed on animals. It also looks at flowers, trees, seeds, fruits and grasses.
Perishing Poles takes the young reader on a perilous voyage to the polar regions. Along the way they will encounter savage snowstorms, enormous icebergs, and hungry polar bears. With a brand-new cover design, text updates and an added extra-horrible index, it' geography with even more gritty bits left in
Over 1000 Questions and Answers to Things You Want to Know
Taking as its starting point a child's natural desire to understand the world, this is a series designed to entertain and to inform. This book focuses on the animal world, and each spread investigates a specific theme or topic, with answers to questions, plus additional snippets of information.
A book of questions and answers provides information on outer space, the solar system and its planets, and the structure and geography of the Earth.
Horrible Geography Cracking Coasts [Paperback] Anita Ganeri and Mike Phillips
Damp wet rainforests and bone-dry deserts are nicely juxtaposed in this third bind-up in the Horrible Geography series
Discover some of the rarest and most threatened creatures on Earth, and learn what is being done to help save them from extinction
Discover the captivating stories of ten real-life dragons, exploring the myths and legends that surround them, their discoveries, and their survival today. For centuries, dragons have fascinated us, depicted as treasure guardians and fire-breathers in various cultures. While fire-breathing dragons may not exist, real-life counterparts do, with one even capable of flight. This book combines engaging narratives about these extraordinary creatures with folklore and fascinating facts, detailing their adaptations for survival in the wild. Prepare for an unforgettable wildlife safari that highlights the diversity of nature, evolution, and adaptation, supporting key stage two science curriculum studies on living things. The book features stunning full-color photographs and illustrations, making it a beautiful introduction to the real-life dragons of our world. Anita Ganeri, an award-winning author with two decades of experience, specializes in children's information books on the natural world, religion, and mythology. She has authored the best-selling "Horrible Geography" series, which won the Blue Peter Book Award in 2009. Living in northern England, she enjoys reading, walking, playing tennis, and dreaming of Wimbledon. Jianan, born in China and now residing in Baltimore, brings her art to life with a stunning palette and fresh compositions, creating eye-catching book covers and charming folktale illustrations.
Discover the icy Arctic Ocean in this uniquely detailed illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+
Discover the vast Pacific Ocean in this uniquely detailed illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+
The World History Encyclopedia is a remarkable journey through the history of the human race. Anyone with a need to set history into context will welcome this highly visual approach. Its penetrating investigation into the emergence of people and the very first settlements, through ancient civilizations to the present day, will answer questions and stimulate interest. Superb illustrators, experienced authors and consultants in education have combined experience and skills to present a wealth of information. Over 1000 illustrations, diagrams and photographs Frequent use of detailed maps Illustrated date panels of key events Quick reference timelines on each page Reference charts of social, political and cultural developments Comprehensive
Exploring daily life in the Viking age, this book immerses readers in the experiences of a Viking warrior in ancient Norway. It covers aspects from early training to the excitement and dangers of Viking raids, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges and adventures faced during this historical period.
Focusing on the life of Chico Mendes, this picture book highlights his pivotal role in advocating for the Amazon rainforest and the rights of its inhabitants. Through engaging illustrations, it narrates Mendes' efforts to safeguard the environment while championing social justice for those whose lives are intertwined with the forest. The story emphasizes the significance of activism and the impact one individual can have on both nature and community.
The nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj, is here to explain everything a boy needs to know to grow up happy, healthy and confident.
An exhilarating guided tour around the most unbelievable, unusual, and incredible places on Earth - perfect for readers aged 7+ with big imaginations and a thirst for adventure. When most people think of Earth's most amazing places, they think of Mount Everest or the Eiffel Tower. But there's so much more that our planet has to offer. Written by award-winning children's author, Anita Ganeri, with a foreword by wildlife and natural history presenter Steve Backshall MBE, this book will transport you to the far-flung reaches of the globe to discover places so incredible you'll barely be able to believe they are real. Have you ever seen a waterfall that looks like it's on fire, a cave filled with twinkling blue glowworms, or a bright pink lake? Well that's exactly the kind of thing the pages of this book are filled with (along with much, much more). This is the ultimate guide for curious kids with a love for learning. Every page dives deep into explaining the science behind various natural phenomena, a place's historical or cultural significance, and more. So if you're an eager explorer, turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas, and other jaw-dropping places from around the world.
The collection of stories in this book come from Buddhism. Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in India about 2500 years ago.
Featuring 31 courageous heroines from classic children's fiction and folk tales, this beautifully illustrated hardcover showcases characters like Dorothy, who liberates Oz, and Bradamante, a warrior on a flying horse. Each story highlights themes of bravery and resilience, with captivating narratives that inspire young readers. Accompanied by stunning full-color illustrations by award-winning artist Khoa Le, these enchanting tales celebrate the strength and spirit of women throughout literature, making it a delightful addition to any child's library.
This Encyclopedia of World History is a remarkable journey through the history of the human race. Presented in clearly defined sections, the informative text is supplied by experienced authors and consultants and brought to life with superb illustrations
Geography with twice the gritty bits! "Violent Volcanoes" is as hot as it gets. Read the diaries of volcano survivors and get cluedup with the spotter's guide to eruptions. "Earth-Shattering Earthquakes" reveals how to stay alive if an earthquake strikes and find out if you've got what it takes to become an earthquake expert. Geography has never been so horrible!
Geography with the gritty bits left in! Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you clamber up some Cracking Coasts... · Marvel! at the ginormous Giant's Causeway. · Scream! as you surf an awesome reef breaker. · Shiver! with fear as you take a trip to the spooky Skeleton Coast. And if that's not cracking enough for yo...visit an eerie lighthouse where the light suddenly went out and go sailing with ... a snail. It's earth-shatteringly exciting! Geography has never been so horrible!
This book examines adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions, explaining what they are and how they are used. The text is accompanied by bright, colourful sentence diagrams designed to clarify basic grammatical concepts, while engaging photographs and eye-catching illustrations make the book visually appealing to young readers.
This book examines daily life for children in Prehistoric Britain. Chapters focus on the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages, looking at family life, finding food, education, religion, art, culture and much more.
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Ireland!
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Scotland! The book includes chapters on Scottish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness.
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Italy!
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Spain!
Where in the world can you watch tornadoes that rip houses from the ground? Meet the man struck by lightning seven times? See frozen turtles fall from the sky? All this and more in Stormy Weather.
A friendly and inclusive look at how we live our lives, celebrating our differences and similarities
An uplifting story celebrating families of all shapes and sizes, from Dr Ranj, bestselling author and the nation's favourite doctor.
This book introduces readers to writing stories that revolve around animals and is a perfect resource for meeting Common Core State Standards in writing. Readers are shown how animals can be used in stories and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations, and a wealth of ideas bring the topic to life. An animal 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 animal stories.
Teaches young readers how to write horror stories, covering such topics as developing ideas, setting spooky scenes, and building drama and suspense.
Contains information, facts and figures on the dangerous predators in the animal kingdom, along with the background topics such as killing methods, weapons and armour, behavior, habitat and species extinction. This title is intended for young zoologists.
An educational question-and-answer book about animals for kids.
Geography with the gritty bits left in! Where in the world can you: Tuck into a poisonous pufferfish? Spot some perilous pirates? Explore the savage seabed?
This work provide a humorous but informative look at the life, work, and world of Shakespeare. It gives the low down on his life, his major plays, the Tudor theatre scene, and historical background. It focuses on the unusual and bizarre facts surrounding the world of Shakepeare.
Introduces French, discussing who speaks it and where, describing the similarities and differences between it and English, and offering some basic vocabulary
An empowering story about seeing the best in others and yourself, from Dr Ranj, bestselling author and the nation's favourite doctor.
The perfect introduction to our planet, featuring Earth's insides, mountains, stormy rainforests and much more. This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way.
There's more to lakes than meets the eye, as Monster Lakes reveals...In tried and tested Horrible Geography fashion the reader is taken through the physical geography of the different ways lake form (whether it's from volcanos, plate movement, glaciers or the classic 'oxbow' lakes) and where they occur, to chapters on unique lake wildlife, like flamingoes who are specially adapted to feed on algae. Turning to the human side of things, the book takes a look at lake explorers and their adventures, like Speke, whotumbled across Lake Victoria while looking for the Nile and modern adventurers - many of whom are after lake monsters like Nessie using high-tech sonar equipment. Plus of course there's info about why lakes are in danger - either of being drained dry for drinking water, or polluted by sewage and industrial waste, and what we can do to save them.
It's Horrible Geography's turn to get a revamp! If young readers have wondered where to hide from vampire bats or where to find the highest trees in the world, they'll get all the horrible facts in this earth-shattering book. With brand new cover design, text updates and an extra-horrible index, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in!
Describe los desiertos del mundo, sus características, cómo se formaron, y las plantas, los animales, y las personas que han aprendido a sobrevivir allí.
Geography with twice the gritty bits! Venture into the realms of a fiery, unstable world and... -Run for your life! as a earthquake sends the sea surging towards you in a gigantic wave. -Tremble! before geysers that could boil you alive. -Marvel! at red-hot volcanic rocks the size of cars. Violent Volcanoes is as hot as it gets. Read the diaries of volcano survivors, get clued-up with the spotter's guide to eruptions and plan a holiday with our volcano vacation guide. Earth-Shattering Earthquakes reveals how to stay alive in an earthquake strikes. Plus find out if you've got what it takes to become an earthquake expert.
"30 marvellous and magical world myths retold in half a minute. Perfect for enquiring minds just starting out with the history of mythology, this lively look at 30 marvellous myths from around the world is a great introduction to the subject. 30 key stories are retold, each explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, colourful artwork
Where in the world can you find red-hot volcanic rocks the size of cars? Visit geysers that could boil you alive? Sniff some stinky sulfur? Get the facts in Violent Volcanoes!
Discover how to train your brain and become the best you can be in this empowering and inclusive guide by the nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.
Fed up with miserable maps, rotten rock piles and tiresome tests? Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you step into the wide world of globetrotting explorers. Marvel as Ferdinand Magellan is first to sail around the world and shiver as Captain Scott reaches the South Pole.
It's Horrible Geography's turn to get a revamp. With a brand-new cover design, updated text and now including a horrible index, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in!
Prepare for all the worst case scenarios nature throws at you with Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You--the only survival kit you need to overcome wildlife, natural disasters, and everything else outdoors
This beautifully illustrated, full-color hardback presents an inspiring collection of 15 stories from around the world, retold by multi award-winning author Anita Ganeri. Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or witches! Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. They live freely, happily ever after, without restraint or narrowly defined roles. These stories include: Atalanta the Huntress (Greece) Nana Miriam (Niger) Fitcher's Bird (Germany) The Girl and the Puma (Argentina) Li Chi Slays the Serpent (China) Brave Woman Counts Coup (US/White River Sioux) Mizilca (Romania) The Pirate Princess (Poland/Jewish) The Samurai Maiden (Japan) Molly Whuppie (England) Accompanied by magical illustrations, these stories will capture the hearts and minds of young readers everywhere
Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons. This book takes us on a turbulent river tour from ice cap to ocean, read the secret dairy of a brave river explorer and get to know your watery wildlife with the spotter's guide.
Monster Lakes sweeps young readers along on a tour of the world's most fascinating lakes. They can explore a volcanic crater lake meet scuba-diving spiders, and hunt monsters from the deep. Wit a brand-new cover design, text updates and an added extra-horrile index, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in!
Provides information about William Shakespeare's family life and work as a playwright and actor, summaries of his works, and details and challenges of staging Shakespearean productions. Includes a CD with performances from selected Shakespearean plays and sonnets by Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company.
Ages 8 plus key stage 2.Clear and comprehensive introductions.Written by an expert author and consultant team.Fully illustrated throughout with stunning colour photography and clear diagrams.
