Books by Anita Ganeri

The Young Person's Guide to the Opera: With Music from the Great Operas on Cd

by Anita Ganeri, Nicola Barber

Opera€™s colorful history is rich with exciting stories. Through conversational text, informative sidebars, and full-color photographs, young readers will learn about the talented people--composers, singers, musicians, stagehands, set and costume designers, makeup crews--and the technical wizardry that go into staging opera€™s lavish performances. There are even behind-the-scenes glimpses of many of today€™s great opera companies, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the San Diego Opera.Created in association with London€™s Royal Opera House and the San Diego Opera, this hardcover book-and-CD package is a sumptuous introduction to the world of opera. The accompanying CD captures memorable moments from some of the most famous operas.

The Adventurers' Handbook: An Extreme, Extraordinary, and Exciting Journey Around the World

by Anita Ganeri

Pack your knapsack and get ready, adventurers, we're going on a trip around the world! Make sure you have your compass and hiking boots and are prepared for the coolest and craziest adventures, but most importantly, don't forget to take your Adventurers' Handbook that will serve as a guide for any situation you might find yourself in. You'll learn to say hello in sixteen languages, how to beat jet lag, and properly use chopsticks. But most importantly, you'll get the directions to race a dog team across polar ice, survive barreling over Niagara Falls, and ride a camel across the Sahara Desert. Are you ready to see the world?

Trailblazers: Jane Goodall: A Life with Chimps

by Anita Ganeri

Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of a famous researcher who studied chimpanzees. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.

In July 1960, Jane Goodall went into the wilderness in Tanzania to study chimpanzees. For years she camped out with the chimps, observing their behavior and making amazing discoveries! Jane had always been fascinated by animals and knew she wanted to make learning more about them her life's work. Find out how this girl who loved animals became one of history's greatest trailblazers!

Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?

Kingfisher Readers L4: Human Body

by Anita Ganeri

What is that "hard, knobby bit" you feel when you squeeze your finger? What do you sense when you put your hand on your chest? Using concrete, vivid language, Kingfisher Readers L4: Human Body takes readers on a tour through the whole human body. All Level 4 Readers consist of a greater variety of language and types of information than at Level 3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced and sentences are slightly more complex.

Kingfisher Readers L3: Creepy Crawlies

by Thea Feldman, Anita Ganeri

LEVEL 3 READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP
Extent: 32pp, 50 to75 words per pageText at level 3 is simple and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition, with some more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses.
Spiders and insects may be yucky, but they sure are interesting. From hissing cockroaches to bloodsucking leaches, this book about mini beasts is not for the faint of heart! The high-interest subject matter and outrageous facts presented in this early nonfiction chapter book is perfect for reluctant readers, and beginning readers starting to read alone proficiently.
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Lifesize: Ocean: See Ocean Creatures at their Actual Size

by Anita Ganeri

This unforgettable new series brings readers a fresh perspective on the amazing animals and their unique habitats. With stunning life-like art, and unique perspectives, Lifesize books are stunning in every way possible.
Lifesize Ocean offers young readers a unique opportunity to see a variety of sea animals at their actual size. This enchanting, underwater adventure starts off with the smallest of sea creatures–tiny copepods, and ends with the largest – the blue whale. Along the journey children come face-to-face with an amazing array of underwater creatures including the golf ball-sized blue-ringed octopus and the majestic green sea turtle. This book and its incredible life-like artwork must be seen to be believed.

DK First Atlas: A First Reference Guide to the Countries of the World (DK First Reference)

by Chris Oxlade, Anita Ganeri

The DK First Atlas brings each continent and country to life, making geographic concepts easy to understand. Packed with detailed pictorial maps specially designed for young readers, this First Reference title is an invaluable learning tool for home and elementary school.

Eyewitness Expert: Human Body (EYEWITNESS EXPERTS)

by Sue Nicholson, Anita Ganeri, Jackie Fortey

Eyewitness Experts: Human Body helps kids become experts on one of the most fascinating topics of all: themselves! With an in-depth look at individual organs and body systems, as well as the cutting-edge techniques used by medical professionals, this pack is perfect for budding doctors and nurses.

DK Readers L2: Eruption!: The Story of Volcanoes

by Anita Ganeri

DK is reissuing some of its most beloved Readers with a fresh new look, perfect for 21st century kids! What spits out fire and ash? What sleeps for years but may explode with a bang at any time? In Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes, children learn all about volcanoes, as the mechanics of an eruption are described and illustrated with simple, step-by-step pictures.

Star Stories: Constellation Tales From Around the World

by Anita Ganeri

Share the wonder of the stars with this delightful storybook collection featuring constellation myths from around the world.

For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.

My Pop-up World Atlas

by Anita Ganeri

Watch the whole world spring to life!

Budding geographers will love to immerse themselves in this fun, bright, fact-packed first atlas with lots of detailed illustrations. Each continent has its own spread, with pop-ups, flaps, booklets, and sturdy pull-tabs introducing the world’s countries, inhabitants, and famous landmarks.

Little Box of Princess Treasures

by Anita Ganeri

The little girl who opens this box will enter the land of enchantment. She will find—

A 32-page hardcover illustrated book containing six beloved fairytales: Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Snow White, The Princess and the Pea, and Cinderella. A 24-page soft-cover idea book titled The Princess Handbook. It gives instructions for making Rapunzel hair decorations, shows how to design a Princess and the Pea pillow, features a recipe for baking Snow White cupcakes, and offers many more princess-related ideas.

Girls will also find accessories for a princess that include a sparkling tiara, a glass-bead necklace, a magic ring, a bracelet, and more. Little girls love stories of magic—especially when the tale's heroine is a pretty princess. With this treasure box, they can transform themselves into the princess of their dreams.

How Your Body Works

by Anita Ganeri

This imaginatively conceived activity box teaches children about the human body. It contains components kids can assemble and use to perform simple activities that vividly demonstrate how body organs function. The kit includes plastic models of arteries and veins, replicas of eyeballs, lungs, a brain, and a miniature plastic human skeleton with detachable bones. Also included are a simple funnel, balloons, and other items that boys and girls can use to demonstrate body organs in action. A 32-page, illustrated, easy-to-follow book shows how to perform each activity. For example, to demonstrate how the human heart pumps blood through the body, kids are instructed to fill a balloon with water and attach it to the end of a plastic tube that is also supplied in the kit. Next, kids rhythmically squeeze the balloon to pump the water through the tube, much like the way the heart pumps blood through an artery. Body parts are explained in language understandable to younger children, with descrip

Around the World: A Colorful Atlas for Kids

by Anita Ganeri

A lively illustrated introduction to the countries of the world and the seven continents, this bright, playful atlas gives inquisitive readers just enough information to whet the appetite for exploration. Sprinkled with imagery that picks out a country's unique essence ―like the giant squid and penguins of Antarctica, and a dragonfly-shaped kite from Vietnam’s International Kit Festival―and trivia that informs, this atlas makes a great gift for curious kids.

The Animal Atlas: Hammond

by Anita Ganeri

Introduces animals from around the world according to which continent they live on and their habitats.

Tarantula (A Day in the Life: Rain Forest Animals)

by Anita Ganeri

Large, hairy, and creepy, tarantulas are fascinating as well as repulsive. Read about how they spend their days moving slowly, but viciously killing their prey, both small and large. Find out where tarantulas live and sleep and what makes them so deadly.

Journey Through: Spain

by Anita Ganeri

Journey Through Spain offers a look at the landscape, culture and people of Spain, from the exciting buzz of Madrid, through historic Andalusia to the island of Mallorca in the sunny Mediterranean.

Journey Through offers young readers the chance to take a trip through exciting world countries using different modes of transport, from train and car to bicycle and private jet. Along the way the traveller visits highlighted places both well known and less known, and learns lots of exciting facts about history, language, culture and much more. Ideal for readers age 9 and up.

Record Breakers: Astonishing Animals

by Anita Ganeri

Introducing Record Breakers, a new and interactive nonfiction series! ASTONISHING ANIMALS blends cool facts with engaging design, attractive artwork, and lift-the-flap and pop-up fun!

Prepare to be amazed as you delve into the fascinating world of astonishing animals! Discover which snake can kill 250,000 mice (the inland taipan), which animal looks like a pine cone (the pangolin), and much much more! From the deadliest to the freakiest, watch the creatures come alive as the colorful pop-ups leap out from the pages! Bursting to the brim with flaps to lift and mind-boggling facts, this is one adventure not to be missed!

Animals (An Animal Planet Book): A Visual Encyclopedia

by Jim Buckley, Anita Ganeri, ANIMAL PLANET, Catherine Nichols, Lori Stein, Cari Jackson

Discover the many ways animals are surprisingly human!

Meet more than 2,500 amazing animals in this comprehensive, family-fun, global reference guide from Animal Planet--your source for all things animals. Get up close and personal with the diverse species that share our world and discover the many ways animals are just like us!

Animal Planet Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia profiles the seven major animal classes--mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, and other invertebrates--and features more than 1,000 stunning color photographs of animals in action. A giant removable poster showcases record-breaking animal kingdom facts and Animal Planet L!VE bonus videos transport readers from the book page directly to animals in their natural habitats around the world. Additional book features include a comprehensive glossary, index, and study resources for extended learning in geography, climate change, biology, and ecosystems, plus Animal Planet's R.O.A.R (Reach Out. Act. Respond.) facts throughout discuss conservation and animal rescue efforts.

Highly accessible for both curl-up reading and dip-in reference needs, care has been taken to offer animal lovers less work and more wow by weaving the taxonomic and biological information throughout the individual sections rather than putting it all up front. Specialist authors and life science experts provide the most up-to-date view of the animal kingdom, making it an ideal homework helper and a crucial family reference for the school years and beyond.

A beautiful gift for any animal lover, a portion of proceeds benefits R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's project dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.

iStorm: Wild Weather and Other Forces of Nature (iExplore)

by Anita Ganeri

Want to unleash a tsunami or stand in the middle of an earthquake—in complete safety? With the wonder of Augmented Reality, you can experience the wildest weather at home without disturbing a chair! Place your tablet or smartphone near the visual trigger on the page and hold it up to see a tornado blow in or a volcano erupt. Or simply explore Earth's ever-changing surface. From floods and drought to forest fires and avalanches, iStorm shows why extreme natural events occur and their impact on our planet.

Mummies and Ancient Egypt (History Explorers)

by Anita Ganeri

Explains the preparation and purpose of mummies, and describes everyday life in ancient Egypt, including Egyptian food, fashion, and occupations.

Gladiators & Ancient Rome (History Explorers series)

by Anita Ganeri

Describes the training of gladiators, and everyday life in ancient Rome, including favorite pastimes, food, and fashion.

Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls

by Anita Ganeri

Discover the inspiring tales of kick-ass girls in this empowering collection of classic children's tales, 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.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

The Water Cycle (Geo Detectives)

by Chris Oxlade, Anita Ganeri

Explore, create, and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about the amazing water cycle.

With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside.

Where does rain come from? What happens during the water cycle? How can we predict the weather? Discover what incredible things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about: Clouds by making your own mini cloud inside a jar How to measure rainfall by creating your own rain gauge with things from around the house How water shapes the land by making a model river Hydropower by using CDs and other everyday items to make a water wheel And much more! Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.

Children's Discovery Atlas: Travel the world in one book!

by Anita Ganeri

A bold and colourful first atlas, packed with illustrations and photos on every page, and covering all areas of the world.
Regions are shown using physical and political maps, and feature iconic animals, natural wonders, famous landmarks, and much more. Each spread includes ‘sight-seeing’ features to whet young explorers’ appetites, as well as a Fast Facts panel, great for learning all the top stats at a glance.

Amazing Expeditions: Journeys That Changed The World

by Anita Ganeri

Discover the stories and follow the journeys of more than 20 of the world’s most heroic and extraordinary explorers, including Ibn Battuta, Zheng He, Mary Kingsley, Norgay and Hillary, Ellen MacArthur and Neil Armstrong.

Throughout history, explorers have bravely ventured out into the unknown to discover new lands, seek treasure, make scientific discoveries or simply achieve something that’s never been done before. Amazing Expeditions will take readers on a thrilling voyage over land, sea, sky and space. Some of the journeys were triumphs and others ended in failure and tragedy, but each is a riveting story and a lesson in perseverance and grit that may well inspire a new generation of adventurers.

Volcanoes and Earthquakes (Geo Detectives)

by Chris Oxlade, Anita Ganeri

Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about volcanoes, earthquakes and other astounding natural events.

With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside.

What happens when a volcano erupts? Can we predict earthquakes? Where do most earthquakes occur in the world? Discover what amazing things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about: Tectonic plates using a soggy biscuit How gas blows cinders out of a crater with popcorn, a plate, a cup and a straw Which materials are the best protection against heat using a chocolate bar How to measure quakes by making your own seismometer from everyday items Tsunamis by making your own model tsunami wave And much more! Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.

The Divali Story

by Anita Ganeri

Anita Ganeri retells the Divali Story with her usual sensitivity and gift for drawing children into the narrative. Exquisite watercolor illustrations breathe warmth and life into the the Hindu festival of Divali which celebrates the goddess Lakshmi and the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. This title also includes suggestions for activities and special recipes that children will enjoy trying out.

Hindu Festivals and Traditions

by Anita Ganeri

Each of the major Hindu holidays and festivals includes unique traditions and customs. At the beginning of spring, many Hindus celebrate Holi by lighting bonfires and throwing colorful powders. During Raksha Bandhan, siblings show their love for each other. Sisters give their brothers a special bracelet, and brothers give their sisters a gift such as chocolate, jewelry, or money in return. Diwali is celebrated by lighting clay lamps and exchanging gifts. Clear text and vibrant photos help readers gain a greater understanding of these and other Hindu traditions.