New Reference Books

In France, the word merci means thank you. "Thank you" in German is danke. In all languages, "thank you" is an important phrase. It's universal, because everyone on earth has something to be thankful for.Who keeps the streets safe so you can walk around without being afraid? The police! Who would be...

This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSEs. It is split into 4 main sections covering all aspects of the national curriculum, from algebra to APRs, volume to vectors and trigonometry to transformation. It is ...

This amazing 160-page volume is the perfect guide to space and outer space for children aged nine plus. It is packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography. Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate and perfectly pitched, makin...

Eyewitness Animal introduces readers to the exciting world of animals. This book takes a broad view of the animal kingdom, discussing animals from the tiniest insect to the mighty humpback whale, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and invertebrates.See the newest species ...

Designed for students in secondary school, this book of exercises and lessons helps them develop study strategies that include organization, reading comprehension, note-taking skills, and test-taking skills. It first describes the executive functions of the brain--the processes that help people stay...

This title is by the Editors of "TIME For Kids Magazine". Packed with facts, stats, and news from around the country and around the world, the "TIME For Kids Almanac 2013" includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration...

The follow-up to the "Time For Kids Big Book of Why" and "The Big Book of How", "Time For Kids Big Book of What" presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colourful graphics, spectacular photos, and clear engaging diagrams...

Make those writing dreams a reality with this comprehensive guide that explains how to go from staring at an empty page to becoming a published author.Designed to inspire creative expression and help aspiring young writers achieve their dreams, "So, You Want to Be a Writer?" takes readers through th...

Make those writing dreams a reality with this comprehensive guide that explains how to go from staring at an empty page to becoming a published author.Designed to inspire creative expression and help aspiring young writers achieve their dreams, "So, You Want to Be a Writer?" takes readers through th...

The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC is the world's best-selling Almanac for kids. The 2012 edition landed at #3 on the New York Times best seller list! In true National Geographic style, this book excites young people about their world and everything in it. Amazing animals, cool inventions, dinosau...

The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC is the world's best-selling Almanac for kids. The 2012 edition landed at #3 on the New York Times best seller list! In true National Geographic style, this book excites young people about their world and everything in it. Amazing animals, cool inventions, dinosau...

"Standardized Testing: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--

Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering a ton of useful tips, this funny, modern no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know, and much more. Includes: What to expect from kids age 0 to 10Tips for...

In 1985, Michael Jordan was fined $5,000 for wearing different shoes from his teammates. Want to know other cool basketball facts? Check out this book. Its a slam dunk!

Just what is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, a germ and a virus, or rugby league and rugby union? This mad miscellany is for anyone who has found themselves pondering the exact qualities that make a stoat a stoat, and not a weasel, or what makes a bear grizzly. This title is written...

This title is suitable for children aged 6 to 10 years old. In his fourth stunning non-fiction picture book, acclaimed naturalist and illustrator Jim Arnosky brings out the beauty, the "wow!" and the "yuck!" factors of hundreds of insects and spiders. Eight spectacular gatefolds show moths and mosqu...

This is a brand new series from the home of humour for children! "Inventions" is all about weird, wild and frankly bonkers inventions. Some that never made out of the inventor's brain, some that never made it off the drawing board and some that really shouldn't have made it but did.

A biography of the life, career statistics, and achievements of Brian Urlacher.

A biography of the life, career statistics, and achievements of Adrian Peterson, the football superstar of the Minnesota Vikings.

This sprightly and heartfelt book by a very young author is designed to be an end-of-the-year gift to a favorite elementary or middle school teacher. Charmingly illustrated, this extended fan letter thanks a teacher because: You believed my homework excuse. You came to my game. You answer stupid que...

"Where's My Stuff?" gives comprehensive advice on how to organize school-work, lockers, bedrooms, and even one's schedule. Written in collaboration with professional teen organizer Lesley Schwartz, this book includes a hilarious quiz and provides great advice about things like decision making and cl...

Rourke uses real-life images, simple nonfiction text, and colorful art to hep teach real edeas and basic concepts.

Rourke uses real-life images, simple nonfiction text, and colorful art to hep teach real edeas and basic concepts.

Rourke uses real-life images, simple nonfiction text, and colorful art to hep teach real edeas and basic concepts.

Rourke uses real-life images, simple nonfiction text, and colorful art to hep teach real edeas and basic concepts.

The Oxford First Science Dictionary gives your child a head start in understanding the first scientific words and concepts that they will encounter in their first years at school. It is organised alphabetically and gives simple and clear meanings for over 300 science words, from 'abdomen' to 'zoo'....

This best-selling dictionary which contains over 650 up-to-date words and concepts. Each entry is in alphabetical order and along with a clear and straightforward definition, has a fun and informative colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link to other useful w...

Whether it's facts about dinosaurs or a myth about oceans that they always thought was true, the fun facts in this book are guaranteed to amaze kids and parents alike. From weird animal behavior to ancient civilizations, from mighty dinosaurs to fabulous inventions kids can discover the remarkable t...

Annie has just started high school and she's a mess. Her older brother has told her that her freshman year will strongly affect the rest of her life, and if that's true her future is looking grim: She's a loser at sports, is jealous of everyone, and has totally fallen in love with her best friend's ...

Presents different points of view on questions about gun control.

Greed, misunderstanding, and resentment characterized the relationship between early white settlers moving west and the Native American peoples of the Great Plains. As whites delved further into western territory, the U.S. government attempted to quell Native Americans' fears by signing treaties wit...

The human body needs the right "fuel" in the form of nutritious foods and sufficient fluids to perform optimally. For the athlete or exercise enthusiast, the balance of nutritious foods and proper hydration is critical for peak performance and overall health. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Secon...

Media images of "ideal bodies" which, in reality, are often dangerously thin make it easy for people to start worrying about their own body shapes and compare themselves to these model ideals. For some people, this concern with thinness becomes an obsession, and they fall victim to eating disorders....

Geaux Tigers! The LSU Alphabet Book introduces LSU to a whole new generation. Future Tigers will love learning the alphabet as they find out all about LSU. Alumni will love reminiscing about LSU from seeing azaleas to hearing zydeco music!

Double-CD gift set featuring lullabies tenderly sung by children, and instrumental arrangements, too.

Bright photographs of familiar objects engage little ones as they new words.

Can you be a crime scene investigator? Any child fascinated by crime investigation will enjoy this inside look at detection and forensic science. Easily engrossing experiments offer explanations of police lab techniques: voice pattern analysis; collecting and matching hair, clothing and tissue sampl...