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MMSNew Titles for March 2015

When Lulu reads Mary, Mary Quite Contraryin a book of Garden Poems,

she wants to grow someflowers herself.

Being Lulu, she has todo some research first –

she goes to the library, chooses thebest flowers to grow, buys seeds and bulbs and sets them.

Then she has to wait... quite hard for a little girl!

alanna bookswww.alannabooks.com

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Author Illustrator

March 20152 years and upwardsHardcover32pages978-1-907825-118£11.99Anna McQuinnRosalind Beardshaw

ReviewsThese two great books emphasise

how special it is to share stories. Bookstart Toddler Book Guide

Lulu can convince us all that books and stories are absolutely the best thing in the world.

The Reading Zone

Should be available in every library and children’s centre.Annie Everall - The Bookseller Children’s Buyer’s Guide

A lovely celebration of our vibrant multi-cultural society.Newham Bookshop’s

Independent Booksellers Week Selection for 0-5

The roots of reading, along with matters of love and life, are happily married in this bright, uplifting, outstanding

and important offering. – School Library Journal

Excellent. This will be top of my list for recommending inthe ‘new baby at my house’ genre.

– Robin Rousu on Goodreads

Every library and school should have a copy. Parents in Touch

Look out for Lulu’s baby brother in Zeki Loves Baby ClubThis brilliant and empowering book deserves to be in every

preschool child's home. An authentic, warm and positive reflection of toddler life.

– Zoe Toft, Playing by the Book

A welcome return of everyone’s favourite pint-sized role model.

EVERY image in this book could be a poster - Rosalind Beardshawhas surpassed herself!

Book-loving fans will be delighted to see Lulu again and new readerswill love the simple but inspiring story;

The Lulu books have been enthusiastically reviewed and celebratedfor being naturally inclusive – race is not an issue here (in fact there areno ‘issues’ here). But a very important point is being made about everychild’s right to see someone like them in a book.

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Lulu books sold worldwide in

over 12countries!

Alanna Books, 46 Chalvey Road East, Slough SL1 2LR • email: [email protected] • Tel: 01753 573245 Alanna is represented by MMS • Tel: 020 8898 5211 • Email: [email protected] • www.mms-publishing.com

ISBN:978-0-9551998-51

Price: £9.99

Age Group2 years and upwards

Format:Hardcover 32 pages

ISBN:978-1-907825-019

Price: £8.99


Format:Paperback & Multi-Language CD32 pages

ISBN:978-1-907825-002

Price: £4.99

Age Group6 months and upwards

Format:Boardbook16 pages with short simple text

AuthorANNA MCQUINN divides her time betweenwriting and working directly with children as a Community Librarian. She has writtenover 30 books for children and this is one ofthree stories about Lulu.

IllustratorROSALIND BEARDSHAW’S favourite subject at school was Art so it was an easy decision to become an artist. She has illustrated over 20 children's books - her first book won theSheffield prize and she’s gone from strength to strength since.

“Emphasises how special it is to share stories.”Bookstart Toddler Book Guide

“The irrepressible Lulu returns in another book-lovingstory, superbly illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw. There is plenty here – Dad as primary carer and a girl whocan switch between fairy and DIY expert effortlessly!”

Letterbox Library

“An excellent jumping off point for so many reading activ-ities. Having read the story, children will enjoy findingbooks about princesses, pilots, farmers, friendship,builders and especially ‘wild and wicked monsters’ forthemselves.”

Teaching with Picture Books

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Couldn’t recommend it morestrongly - all those different languages – fantastic idea!Liz Morris, Griffeen Valley Educate Together Primary School

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Lulu can convince us all thatbooks and stories are absolutely the best thing in the world.

The Reading Zone

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Graphically illustrates how achild’s imagination can besparked by a story and how playtime can be made muchmore interesting.

Curled up with a Good Kid’s Book

Alanna CAT 2013 Lulu pages only_Alanna Catalogue for MMS 12/11/2013 14:08 Page 5

ISBN:978-1-907825-071

Price: £12.99


Format:Hardcover & Multi-Language CD32 pages

ISBN:978-0-9551998-20Irish edition: 978-0-9551998-82

Price: £7.99


Format:Paperback & Multi-Language CD32 pages

ISBN:978-0-9551998-75

Price: £4.99

Age Group6 months and upwards

Format:Boardbook16 pages with short simple text

AuthorANNA MCQUINN divides her time betweenwriting and working directly with children as a Community Librarian. She has writtenover 30 books for children and this is one ofthree stories about Lulu.

IllustratorROSALIND BEARDSHAW’S favourite subject at school was Art so it was an easy decision to become an artist. She has illustrated over 20 children's books - her first book won theSheffield prize and she’s gone from strength to strength since.

“The message here is simple, direct, and a vitally important advo-cacy for libraries – the fun and enjoyment of a visit to the librarybeing conveyed in the bold, bright pictures painted from Lulu’sviewpoint. It's vital for all children to see characters who look similarto themselves: that Lulu, the central character in this story is black, istherefore particularly welcome.”

Books for Keeps

“This book is a useful addition to the book world in this day when libraries are threatened with closure. There have been story booksbefore based on library visits but this one is especially good. It is ahappy, optimistic story - a most worthwhile book which should be inall libraries and schools and would be a welcome addition to manyhomes. I truly recommend it.”

Armadillo Magazine

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Lulu should be mandatory reading for anyone who doubts the impact libraries have on young lives.

Liz Broekmann, CYP, Slough Library

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I love this book and I want all library staff to have one.

Kath Navratil, Early Years Librarian

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A joyful exploration of books, libraries and sharing stories –this should be available in every library and children’s centre.

Annie Everall - The BooksellerChildren’s Buyer’s Guide

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✹ A warm story that will help any new big sister or brother to look forward to the arrival of a sibling;

✹ A pint-size role model for young readers everywhere, Lulu is keen to share herenthusiasm for books with her new brother;

✹ Not every ‘new baby’ story needs to deal with rivalry - here the positives are emphasised and Lulu’s family show how preparing Lulu with some stories andsticking to her bedtime story routine helps her adjust to her new role;

✹ The charming illustrations perfectly capture the little girl’s enthusiasm for books and stories, and paint a lovely picture of her book-loving family.

Lulu becomes a big sister in her latest story celebrating books and reading.From bath time to bedtime, Lulu knows just the right book to read to hernew baby brother Zeki.

This warm story deals gently with the disruption caused to a young child by the arrival of a new sibling. But Lulu’s family are role-models too,using books about new babies to prepare Lulu, and making sure they stillhave time for her and her stories once baby arrives.So, it is no surprise that Lulu believes every problem can be solved bya story - inspirational!


Discover Ancient Civilisations

SERIES

Ancient EgyptTITLE

978-1-910512-24-1

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

285x215mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

History

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL

March 2015RELEASE DATE

1QDAE/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

Anita Ganeri

AUTHOR

Discover Ancient Civilizations takes a unique look at the great achievements of some of the world’s earliest civilisations. Learn about their diverse societies and customs, how they influenced the past and the present, and how they continue to shape modern culture.

Ancient Egypt brings history alive with an in-depth look at one of the oldest ancient civilisations in the world. Learn about mummification, the great pharaohs, hieroglyphics and how they built the towering pyramids that remain in Egypt to this day.

SUMMARY


SERIES

Ancient GreeceTITLE

978-1-910512-27-2

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

285x215mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

History

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL


1QDAG/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

Anita Ganeri

AUTHOR


Ancient Greece brings history alive with an in-depth look at one of the world’s most influential civilisations. Learn about the many gods and goddesses of ancient Greek mythology and the great philosophers, playwrights and astronomers that laid the foundations of a modern Western society.

SUMMARY


SERIES

Ancient RomeTITLE

978-1-910512-28-9

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

285x215mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

History

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL


1QDAR/ C5N79

BIC/CMBC

Anita Ganeri

AUTHOR


Ancient Rome brings history alive with an in-depth look at the rise and fall of one of the most powerful empires the world has ever seen. Learn about the fate of the great Roman emperor Julius Caesar, the bloody gladiator fights that took place in the Colosseum and what it was like to be a slave in the Roman Empire.

SUMMARY


SERIES

Azrecs & IncasTITLE

978-1-910512-25-8

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

285x215mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

History

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL


HRKP/ C5N79

BIC/CMBC

Chloe Sayer

AUTHOR


Ancient Rome brings history alive with an in-depth look at the rise and fall of one of the most powerful empires the world has ever seen. Learn about the fate of the great Roman emperor Julius Caesar, the bloody gladiator fights that took place in the Colosseum and what it was like to be a slave in the Roman Empire.

SUMMARY


SERIES

The VikingsTITLE

978-1-910512-26-5

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

285x215mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

History

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL


2ABA/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

Anita Ganeri

AUTHOR


The Vikings brings history alive with an in-depth look at the Vikings lasting legacy in changing the history of Britain. Learn about Viking transport and the longboats they travelled to England in, the Anglo-Saxon raids and invasions, and the beliefs and customs of these brave Norse invaders.

SUMMARY

Earth WiseSERIES

My TownTITLE

978-1-910512-23-4

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

260x230mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

GEOGRAPHY

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL

March 2015

RELEASE DATE

RGL/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

Pam Robson

AUTHOR

Discover amazing Planet earth in this fascinating new series Earth Wise.

SUMMARY

Earth WiseSERIES

WaterTITLE

978-1-910512-21-0

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

260x230mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

GEOGRAPHY

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL

March 2015

RELEASE DATE

RNFD/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

Jim Pipe

AUTHOR


SUMMARY

Earth WiseSERIES

WeatherTITLE

978-1-910512-22-7

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

260x230mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

GEOGRAPHY

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL

March 2015

RELEASE DATE

WNWM/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

Jim Pipe

AUTHOR


SUMMARY

Exploring The Universe

SERIES

Planets and their Moons

TITLE

978-1-910512-18-0

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

260x230mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

SCIENCE

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL


PGK/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

John Farndon

AUTHOR

How was the Universe created? Is the sun a star? Is there life beyond planet Earth? Discover the answers to all your galactic questions in the fascinating new series Exploring the Universe.


SERIES

The Sun & other Stars

TITLE

978-1-910512-19-7

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

260x230mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

SCIENCE

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL


PGK/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

John Farndon

AUTHOR



SERIES

The Universe

TITLE

978-1-910512-20-3

ISBN

£12.99

PRICE

260x230mm HB

FORMAT

32pp

EXTENT

SCIENCE

CATEGORY

7+/KS2

AGE/LEVEL


PGK/C5N79

BIC/CMBC

John Farndon

AUTHOR


PUB DATEPUB DATE March 2015

SERIESSERIES Young Scientists Investigate

TITLETITLE Electricity

AUTHORAUTHOR Malcolm Dixon & Karen Smith

ISBNISBN 978-1-84234-731-7

PRICEPRICE £7.99

FORMATFORMAT 260 x 210mm, PB

EXTENTEXTENT 32pp

CATEGORYCATEGORY Science

BIC CODEBIC CODE YQP

CBMC CODECBMC CODE C5N79

AGEAGE

6 years +/KS1+

Cherrytree Books are represented by:

MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue

Twickenham TW2 7PF.

[email protected]

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Electricity introduces young readers to this fascinating area of science and technology, showing how we use electricity in our everyday lives and suggesting practical activities. Young scientists will enjoy making simple circuits and making bulbs light up, motors turn and buzzers sound. This great science series takes an investigative approach to science featuring a range of easy-to-follow activities that provide ‘hands-on’ experience.

• Supports the topics in the Science Curriculum for KS1

• Easy to follow activities

• Bright and clear photographs

• The importance of safety emphasized throughout

• Notes for teachers and a full index support the text



TITLETITLE Forces and Movement


ISBNISBN 978-1-84234-735-5

PRICEPRICE £7.99


EXTENTEXTENT 32pp


BIC BIC CODECODE YQP


AGEAGE

6 years +/KS1+



Twickenham TW2 7PF.

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Forces cannot be seen, and sometimes cannot be felt, so it’s natural that we spend little time thinking about them. Yet force and motion are among the most important ideas in science. This book introduces young children to forces as pushes and pulls in their everyday lives, through a combination of exciting practical activities and informative text. This great science series takes an investigative approach to science featuring a range of easy-to-follow activities that provide ‘hands-on’ experience.








TITLETITLE Light and Colour


ISBNISBN 978-1-84234-733-1

PRICEPRICE £7.99


EXTENTEXTENT 32pp


BIC CODBIC CODEE YQP


AGEAGE

6 years +/KS1+



Twickenham TW2 7PF.

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In this book children’s ideas about Light and Colour are developed through a combination of simple text, great photographs and fun-to-do activities. By experimenting with mirrors, making shadows, finding out about camouflage and mixing colours, young children will begin to realise how important light and colour are in their lives. This great science series takes an investigative approach to science featuring a range of easy-to-follow activities that provide ‘hands-on’ experience.








TITLETITLE Plants Around Us


ISBNISBN 978-1-84234-732-4

PRICEPRICE £7.99


EXTENTEXTENT 32pp


BIC CODBIC CODEE YQP


AGEAGE

6 years +/KS1+



Twickenham TW2 7PF.

[email protected]

[email protected]

Plants Around Us introduces young readers to a wide range of plants, from trees and decorative flowers to fruit and vegetables. The activities allow young children to investigate roots, leaves, stems and flowers, to grow seeds and bulbs and to discover some of the ways in which we depend on plants in our everyday lives. This great science series takes an investigative approach to science featuring a range of easy-to-follow activities that provide ‘hands-on’ experience.








TITLETITLE Sound and Music


ISBNISBN 978-1-84234-736-2

PRICEPRICE £7.99


EXTENTEXTENT 32pp




AGEAGE

6 years +/KS1+



Twickenham TW2 7PF.

[email protected]

[email protected]

Sound and Music introduces young readers to a wide range of Sounds and their sources, and how sound travels. The activities allow young children to investigate the relationship between volume and distance, to experience sound vibrations and understand sound waves, to record sound and to discover ways of making a variety of musical sounds. This great science series takes an investigative approach to science featuring a range of easy-to-follow activities that provide ‘hands-on’ experience.








TITLETITLE The Human Body


ISBNISBN 978-1-84234-734-8

PRICEPRICE £7.99


EXTENTEXTENT 32pp




AGEAGE

6 years +/KS1+



Twickenham TW2 7PF.

[email protected]

[email protected]

The Human Body The activities allow young children to investigate the relationship between volume and distance, to experience sound vibrations and understand sound waves, to record sound and to discover ways of making a variety of musical sounds. This great science series takes an investigative approach to science featuring a range of easy-to-follow activities that provide ‘hands-on’ experience.






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MARCH 2015

BOARD

Pirates and Fairies Peek-a-Boo Board Books

BOARDBOOK ISBN PRICE Peek-a-boo Fairies 9781782022732 £4.99Peek-a-boo Pirates 9781782022725 £4.99

PIRATES AND FAIRIES PEEK-A-BOO BOARD BOOKSPUBLISHING MARCH 2015BIC Code YBLCBMC Code A3K79Age 0+Author Charles ReasonerPages 10Dimensions 165mm x 133mm

Ahoy! Pirates are on the loose and fairies are fluttering in these interactive die-cut board books!• Colourful illustrations and

rhyming verse both adults and children will enjoy

• Shaped novelty board book, perfect for small hands

• Die-cut Peek-a-Boo windows throughout

• Delightful creatures and characters

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Scooby-Doo’s Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes

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EBOOK ISBN PRICEScooby-Doo’s Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes £ .99

SCOOBY-DOO JOKE BOOK PUBLISHING MARCH 2015BIC Code YNUCBMC Code C5J69Age 7+Author Michael DahlPages 288Dimensions 190 x 140mm

Scooby-Doo and friends are already slapping their knees and holding their stomachs, so hop on board the Mystery Machine and join the fun! Learn some hilarious jokes from your favourite Scooby characters, with special sections on monsters, animals, food and travel.

• 4 hilarious themed sections featuringScooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang:animal jokes, monster jokes, food jokes and‘On the Go’ jokes

• Colourful, comic illustrations accompanyclever jokes, puns, and wordplay

• Scooby-Doo is the most watchedanimation on CBBC

• One Scooby toy is sold every 2 minutes inthe UK

• No. 1 kids franchise in the HomeEntertainment market

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American AdventureADVANCE INFORMATION

Imogen the opossum is lost! It!s up to the Dog Detec-tives to find out which part of America she comes fromand get her home. But Detective Jack is adamant thathe knows the way so they end up taking a bit of a de-tour! They see the snow of Alaska, the deserts of Ne-vada and the the swamps of Louisiana.

Eventually Deputy Poco Loco takes command andsoon they are back in New York...Imogen!s home!

The Dog Detectives are back for theirfourth adventure. This time they arecycling around America!

Author: Fin and ZoaIllustrations: Monika SuskaPbk 26x26.5Pages: 32Publication Date: March 2015

RRP: £6.99

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Part of a four series.Humourous illustrations by MonikaSuska.A ‘American’ facts page/spread atthe back of the book.Strong loveable animal characters.

Authors, Fin & Zoa have themselvescycled around the world with theirtwo rescue dogs, who are theinspiration for the series.Can be used as a teaching aid. Greatfor schools and libraries.

RobopopADVANCE INFORMATION

Daisy and Dylan think that there dad is embarrassing. Hedoesn’t do things like other dads. So one day Dad invents aRobopop...as robot dad! He leaves the children in it’s capablehands (though in fact he is watching the whole time).

Robopop is a demanding dad and has the children doing situps and eating too much spinach. In the end the childrenrealise that actually they rather like their own dad but firstthey have to try and stop Robopop!

Alice Hemming’s third book published byMaverick - this time about robotic dad!

Author: Alice HemmingIllustrations: James LentPbk 26x26.5Pages: 32Publication Date: March 2015RRP: £6.99

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ISBN: 978-1-84886-166-4

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Children love robots!Children can often relate to havingan embarrassing dad.Alice Hemming is becoming aprolific author with following.Quirky and fun illustrations byJames Lent.Some laugh out loud moments!

Could be sold for Father’s Day.Suitable for schools and libraries.Suitable for boys and girls.

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Adventures at Hound Hotel

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Why should I buy these books?• Nonfiction back matter about dog breeds, as

well as a glossary and discussion questions, make this series a perfect addition for libraries.

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MARCH HISTORY

INTEREST AGE 4-6 READING AGE 4-6 KSF-KS1 NURSERY-P2

Comparing Past and Present

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Read Comparing Past and Present to learn how life has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical activities in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.

Why should I buy these books?• Simple, levelled text, vibrant photographs,

picture glossary, index.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEComparing Past and Present Pack A of 4 9781406271584 £Washing and Cleaning: Comparing Past and Present 9781406271522 £6.99Playing with Friends: Comparing Past and Present 9781406271560 £6.99

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MARCH SCIENCE

INTEREST AGE 8-10 READING AGE 6-8 KS2 P3-P6

Earth’s Last Frontiers

trying to reach the tops of the world’s highest mountains.

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Read this series to learn about some of Earth’s last frontiers. From snowy mountain tops to arctic tundra, the world is still full of surprises for scientists to discover! Unusual living things, extreme landforms, and wild weather have made these habitats difficult to explore in the past. Now scientists are able to learn all about them!

Why should I buy these books?• Simple, levelled text, bright and clear

photographs, captions, labels, glossary, science career information.

Dangerous Mountain tops

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Mountain tops look majestic. But, they are also places with dangerous climates. Many explorers have died trying to reach the tops of the world’s highest mountains.

Only on the MountainsExtreme conditions on mountaintops

mean many unexplored peaks.

Perhaps one day, explorers will reach

each summit.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEArctic Tundra 9781406271720 £7.99Mountain Tops 9781406271744 £7.99

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EARTH’S LAST FRONTIERSPAPERBACK PUBLISHING MARCH 2015BIC Code YQG; YQSBCBMC Code C5N79Author Ellen LabrecquePages 32Dimensions 240 x 190mm

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MARCH LITERACY & ENGLISH

INTEREST AGE 11-16 READING AGE 12-13 KS3-KS4 P7-S4

Experiencing Poetry

Cold, and weighted downWith two oranges in my jacket.December. Frost crackingBeneath my steps, my breathBefore me, then gone,As I walked toward

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This series invites readers to jump into a selection of poems written by people from different places and times. The books give the reader the keys needed to unlock poems. Each book also equips the reader to explore the meanings that a poem has, and explains the techniques poets use to create their effects.

Why should I buy these books?• Poems and poets that engage young

readers.• Techniques for the analysis of poetry.• Describes the background of each poet,

and what has inspired them.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEAction Poems 9781406272963 £9.99Poems About Choices 9781406272994 £9.99

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EXPERIENCING POETRYPAPERBACK PUBLISHING MARCH 2015BIC Code YQC; YDPCBMC Code E5N79Author Clare Constant; Mary Colson; Evan T. VoborilPages 64Dimensions 235 x 162mm

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“Oranges”Gary Soto grew up in the 1960s in the sunny US state

of California, where lots of oranges are grown. In this poem, the oranges and their warm, vivid colour help Soto to express his feelings of happiness.

The first time I walkedWith a girl, I was twelve,Cold, and weighted downWith two oranges in my jacket.December. Frost crackingBeneath my steps, my breathBefore me, then gone,As I walked towardHer house, the one whosePorch light burned yellowNight and day, in any weather.A dog barked at me, untilShe came out pullingAt her gloves, face brightWith rouge. I smiled,Touched her shoulder, and ledHer down the street, acrossA used car lot and a lineOf newly planted trees,Until we were breathingBefore a drugstore. WeEntered, the tiny bellBringing a salesladyDown a narrow aisle of goods.I turned to the candiesTiered like bleachersAnd asked what she wanted -Light in her eyes, a smileStarting at the corners

Of her mouth. I fingeredA nickle in my pocket,And when she lifted a chocolateThat cost a dime,I didn’t say anything.I took the nickle fromMy pocket, then an orange,And set them quietly onThe counter. When I looked up,The lady’s eyes met mine,And held them, knowingVery well what it was allAbout.

Outside,A few cars hissing past,Fog hanging like oldCoats between the trees.I took my girl’s handIn mine for two blocks,Then released it to letHer unwrap the chocolate.I peeled my orangeThat was so bright againstThe gray of DecemberThat, from some distance,Someone might have thoughtI was making a fire in my hands.

Gary Soto’s parents were working-class Mexican Americans. He worked in the fields when he was young to raise some extra money for the family. When Soto was at high school, he became motivated to work hard at his studies. He went on to gain a degree and then study poetry. As well as teaching at universities in the USA, Soto has volunteered as a teacher for Spanish speakers who want to learn English.

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Did you know? Gary Soto produced a movie, The Pool Party, which won the 1993 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Film Excellence.

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MARCH BIOGRAPHY

INTEREST AGE 10-13 READING AGE 11 KS2-KS4 P5-S4

Extraordinary Women

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What makes some famous women extraordinary? Read this series to find out. Each title explores a respected female figure’s childhood, education, and their road to their accomplishments. Read about others’ views on these women’s lives, how life has changed for women in similar fields, and how these figures have broken boundaries.

Why should I buy these books?• Current up-to-date information.• Overview of life, including major

accomplishments.• Feature boxes: points of view, then and now,

breaking boundaries, and a timeline.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEExtraordinary Women Pack A of 6 9781406274066 £51.24Michelle Obama 9781406273991 £8.99Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge 9781406274028 £8.99

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MARCH HISTORY


Fusion: History

Slaves were bought and sold. Children of slaves became slaves, too. People captured by the Roman army became slaves.

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The Fusion History series takes a fun, age-appropriate look at a variety of different History KS2 topics. Books in the series include All About the Ancient Greek Olympics and All About Life in Ancient Rome.

Why should I buy these books?• Key history concepts clearly explained• Expertly levelled text ensures accessibility • Perfect for teaching new KS2 History

curriculum topics

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEFusion History Pack A of 6 9781406285918 £45.54All About the Ancient Greek Olympics 9781406285857 £7.99All About Life in Ancient Rome 9781406285895 £7.99

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Rich Romans lived in large houses. Slaves did the hard work. They did not get paid for this work.

Slaves were bought and sold. Children of slaves became slaves, too. People captured by the Roman army became slaves.

An owner could beat his slaves. If a slave ran away, an owner could chase and kill the slave. Killing a slave was not murder.

Some slaves were lucky. They were treated well. Kind owners set slaves free. They did this to thank the slaves for good work.

No one would choose to be a slave. Maybe being a Roman soldier was better?

Don’t be a slave

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A slave serves a drink to his master.

Dirty jobs for slaves

• breaking stones for building

• digging ditches on farms

• cleaning out cowsheds

• emptying toilets.

Fierce fact!Each slave in the market wore a note

around his or her neck. The note told

buyers what the slave was good at.


MARCH DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY


Global Cookery

Congee, also called jook, is a porridge made of rice. The rice cooks for a long time so the grains break up into a soft, thick soup. Congee is a comfort food in China. People may eat it to help them feel better when they are unwell.

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Take a culinary trip around the world in this series. A variety of recipes from each country are included, representing different regions. Sections on how to read a recipe, safety in the kitchen, and daily nutritional requirements are also found in each title. Quick tips and variations as well as considerations for dietary restrictions round out each recipe.

Why should I buy these books?• Introduction to the country and its cuisine.• Includes a variety of recipes and tips on how

to be safe in the kitchen.• Includes information on eating healthy

foods, how to use a recipe, and glossary of cooking terms and tools.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEGlobal Cookery Pack A of 4 9781406273885 £34.16Recipes from India 9781406273854 £8.99Recipes from Mexico 9781406273878 £8.99

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might eat rice porridge, one of the most popular morning meals.

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INTEREST AGE 6-8 READING AGE 6-8 KS1-KS2 P1-P4

Learning About Landforms

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Read Learning About Landforms to learn all about different exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover how landforms are formed, where they are on earth, and learn about the plants and animals that call them home.

Why should I buy these books?• Strong text-to-image match, vivid

photographs, age-appropriate text, labels, captions, maps.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICELearning About Landforms Pack A of 5 9781406272345 £37.95Islands 9781406272307 £7.99Valleys 9781406272314 £7.99Volcanoes 9781406272338 £7.99

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MARCH HISTORY

INTEREST AGE 11-16 READING AGE 12-13 KS3-KS4 P7-S4

Primary Source Detectives

force the governor of Arkansas, Orval Faubus, to desegregate

Watch an interview with Governor Faubus in which he explains why he

prevented the Little Rock Nine going to school: www.hrc.utexas.edu/

multimedia/video/2008/wallace/faubus_orval.html.

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This series looks at groups of people, often ordinary people, who did historically significant things, and how we know about their lives and events. Each book shows how we know about the people and their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary, archaeological, and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together fascinating stories, from the escape of slaves on the Underground Railroad to the epic journeys of exploration by lunar astronauts.

Why should I buy these books?• Primary sources and first-hand accounts and

quotations.• “History Detective” panels that explain

research techniques.• Includes profiles of key people and topics

for discussion.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEWho Travelled to the Moon? 9781406273182 £9.99Who Travelled the Underground Railroad? 9781406273168 £9.99

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PRIMARY SOURCE DETECTIVESPAPERBACK PUBLISHING MARCH 2015BIC Code YQH; YNHCBMC Code E5N79Author Cath Senker; Neil MorrisPages 64Dimensions 235 x 162mm

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TAKING ACTIONMost schools in the South remained segregated after Brown v. Board of

Education because forcing change through legal cases was slow. From

the mid-1950s onwards, more and more civil rights protestors took direct

action to try to speed up change. Direct action is when people carry out

public acts that disrupt or break the law in order to raise awareness of an

issue. Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a public

bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 was an early example. The NAACP

planned this action, and used Rosa’s arrest to spark a boycott of city

buses. After 13 months of lost business and bad publicity, the state made

segregation illegal on its buses.

Other famous examples of taking action for civil rights in the 1950s include

the Little Rock Nine. Nine black children, including Melba Pattillo, tried to

attend a white-only school in 1957. The resulting violence and protests

from people against segregation led to the US government stepping in to

force the governor of Arkansas, Orval Faubus, to desegregate its schools.

Watch an interview with Governor Faubus in which he explains why he

prevented the Little Rock Nine going to school: www.hrc.utexas.edu/

multimedia/video/2008/wallace/faubus_orval.html.

Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Eckford (in sunglasses) walks past angry white students during the Little Rock Nine action.

ORVAL FAUBUS1910–1994

BORN: Combs, Arkansas

ROLE: Governor of Arkansas from 1954 to 1967. In 1957, he ordered the National Guard to stop black children going to Little Rock High School to keep law and order. US President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered government troops in to protect the Little Rock Nine so they could attend school.

Did You Know?Faubus ended segregation in Arkansas on state public transport when first elected governor.

WHO IN HISTORY

DANGERIt is difficult to imagine now how strongly some white people felt about civil

rights campaigners in the 1950s. Many were members of groups such as

the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). The KKK was a terrorist organization whose actions

included firebombing homes and churches, and lynching. Lynching

involved a mob seizing, beating, and usually violently killing people. In

1957, for example, the KKK offered a $10,000 reward to anyone who killed

one of the Little Rock Nine.

HISTORY DETECTIVES: sourcesDiaries, interviews, autobiographies, and photos are primary sources, or records of events created at the time under study. Secondary sources are interpretations and analyses of primary sources. They are usually created by people who weren’t there at the time. Examples include books, biographies, and films. Secondary sources can provide good overviews to direct research, but a range of primary sources can add details and bring the past to life.


MARCH SCIENCE


Show Me Science

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Core science topics are discussed through high-interest narratives in this engaging life science series! Each book takes a topic in the curriculum and explains it by examining a fun and/or practical application, making the concept more accessible.

Why should I buy these books?• Fun, narrative hooks to core science

curriculum content • High-interest fact boxes highlight amazing

world records, peculiar oddities, and other surprising truths.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEShow Me Science Pack A of 6 Paperback 9781406274400 £45.54Digestion and Nutrition: What Happens to the Food We Eat? 9781406274356 £7.99Plant Reproduction: How Do You Grow a Giant Pumpkin? 9781406274363 £7.99

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MARCH HISTORY


Ultimate Adventurers

than the cold air outside. The balloon is then carried along by the wind. Manned balloon flights began in the 1780s. For the following two centuries, people balloons for sport, research, and exploration. But balloon flight was too unpredictable to travel long distances.

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Ultimate Adventurers tells the true stories of some of the world’s greatest adventurers, from history’s pioneers to today’s explorers. Readers will be thrilled by real-life stories of courage, endurance, and survival against the odds. There will be stories of success and disappointment, individual achievement, and teamwork. Readers will also discover the science and technology behind each adventurer’s achievements.

Why should I buy these books?• Maps show the routes taken by explorers

and adventurers • Tools of the trade panels explain the

technology that makes exploration possible • Quotations tell the stories in the adventurers’

own words. • Timeline places the subjects in historical

context • A quiz helps readers to understand what it

takes to be an ultimate adventurer

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On 1 March 1999, inhabitants of the small village of Château-d’Oex in Switzerland watched as a tall, silver-coloured balloon rose into the sky and floated away. The tiny gondola (cabin) beneath it carried Swiss aviator Bertrand Piccard and British balloonist Brian Jones. The balloon was called Breitling Orbiter 3 and its mission was to fly around the world.

�� Hot-air ballons rise when the air inside them is heated, so that it becomes lighter than the cold air outside. The balloon is then carried along by the wind. Manned balloon flights began in the 1780s. For the following two centuries, people flew balloons for sport, research, and exploration. But balloon flight was too unpredictable to travel long distances.

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PAPERBACK ISBN PRICECourageous Circumnavigators: True Stories of Around-the-World Adventurers 9781406274189 £8.99Amazing Archaeologists: True Stories of Astounding Archaeological Discoveries 9781406274219 £8.99

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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Title: My Cousin Faustina Author: Bea Davenport

ISBN: 978-1-78322-539-2 Price: £6.99 Format: 198 x 130mm paperback Extent: 128pp Category: English, Fiction

BIC Code: YF CBMC: D3N69

Age: 10 years + Pub Date: March 2015

SUMMARY Jez has it all - lots of friends, star player in the football team and he’s doing really well at school - that is until his distant cousin Faustina turns up. From the start Jez senses there’s something odd about her but everyone around him is taken in and won over by her charms. After a series of strange events – stew which moves like worms, teachers at school going missing - Jez realises Faustina is no ordinary cousin. She needs stopping, soon, and he’s the only one who can do it!

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Bea Davenport is the pen name of former print & broadcast journalist Barbara Henderson. Bea spent 17 years working for the BBC before she left to complete a creative writing course. She has written two adult crime/suspense novels and her first book for children, The Serpent House, was published in 2014. Bea also teaches creative writing at Newcastle University, the Open College of the Arts and the Random House Writers' Academy. Awards In Too Deep was a runner up in the Luke Bitmead Bursary and The Serpent House was shortlisted for the 2010 Times Chicken House Award. Bea has also won several prizes for short stories. Review for The Serpent House: A chilling time-slip story with a strong sense of the past and full of magic and mystery . Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids

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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Title: Rise of the Rabbits Author: Barry Hutchison

ISBN: 978-1-78322-540-8 Price: £6.99 Format: 198 x 130mm paperback Extent: 112pp Category: English, Fiction

BIC Code: YF CBMC: D3N69

Age: 9 years + Pub Date: March 2015

SUMMARY When Lola and Harvey are given the school rabbit, Mr. Lugs, to look after for the weekend, they’re both very excited. That is until the rabbit begins to mutate. Becoming larger, stronger and much more intelligent.

Mr Lugs decides the time has come for bunnies to rise up and seize control. It’s up to Harvey and Lola to find a way to return Mr Lugs and his friends to normal before the mutant menaces sweep across the country- and then the world!

Will they succeed before the rabid rabbits reach a town near you?

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Barry Hutchison is an author, screen writer and director. He has written 6 books in the Invisible Fiends horror series for which has been described as Harry Potter meets nightmare on Elm Street! Barry has also published 2 books in the Afterworlds series and the first title in his latest series, The Shark Headed Bear Thing, is set in an alternative 15th century complete with dragons. Awards: The Scottish Children’s Book Awards 2012 – Winner, Older Readers Category The Grampian Children’s Book Award 2012 – Shortlisted The North East Book Award 2012 – Shortlisted

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