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The Aztecs : the rise and fall of a mighty empire

Limerick, Anna.


Includes index. Discover how Aztec warriors trained for battle, why family life was so important, and how a great city was founded where an eagle was spotted on a cactus. Pore over breathtaking new artwork, eye-popping images of Aztec stone carvings, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this awe-inspiring ancient civilization.
Date Published:2026

Do bees pee? : the curious and amazing ways nature avoids poo-llution

Sweeney, Linda Booth, 1963-


This silly and informational picture book explores how ecosystems work and celebrates the interconnectedness of nature. When you think of pee and poo, do you say ewww? If you're a human, you probably flush your poo down the loo. But in the wild, animal poo and pee helps nature stay healthy, strong, and pollution-free!
Date Published:2026

Get connected! : the story of communication from hieroglyphics to body language

Barnham, Kay,


Previously published: London: Franklin Watts, 2025. Presents the history of communication, from hieroglyphics to semaphore, body language to text messages. Each spread covers a different aspect of communication, such as writing, languages, animal communication, public speaking, and technological advances. It also includes information about how important connecting with others is for our mental health.
Date Published:2026

Previously published: London: Franklin Watts, 2025. Presents the history of communication, from hieroglyphics to semaphore, body language to text messages. Each spread covers a different aspect of communication, such as writing, languages, animal communication, public speaking, and technological advances. It also includes information about how important connecting with others is for our mental health.

Date Published:2026

Our green planet

Stewart-Sharpe, Leisa,


Introduce readers to the variety, wonder, and beauty of the hidden realm of plants that fuel our world with this picture book companion to the BBC Earth series The Green Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
Date Published:2026

Planet Earth : A 4.5 billion year story

Lacchia, Anthea,


Discover the incredible lost worlds that came before us in this ultimate visual history of the world. From the rise and fall of dinosaurs to mega-penguins and a mile-high waterfall in the Mediterranean, this natural history book reveals the weird and wonderful sights of our planet's vast history.
Date Published:2026

Polar

Bittel, Jason, 1983-


Includes index. The Arctic -- The Antarctic. Dive into the coldest corners of our planet with this stunning guide to the Arctic and Antarctic. Explore towering glaciers, crimson Blood Falls, and snow-covered tundra teeming with life. From iconic polar bears to hardy mosses, a wild, wondrous world shaped by snow and ice is waiting for you.
Date Published:2026

Beasts from before the dinosaurs : extraordinary forgotten creatures from 250 million years ago

Lerwill, Ben,


Life begins -- Out of the sea -- The great dying -- Permian land & sea -- Our family tree -- Helicoprion -- Varanops -- Arthropleura -- Edaphosaurus -- Trilobite -- Lystrosaurus -- Eryops -- Gigantospongia -- Dimetrodon -- Diplocaulus -- Diictodon -- Meganeura -- Scutosaurus -- Coelurosauravus -- Inostrancevia -- Suminia -- Xenacanthus -- Cotylorhynchus -- Bunostegos -- Eudibamus -- Prionosuchus -- Other Permian creatures. There was a time when there was no grass, or birdsong, or flowers. When no Stegosaurus or T. rex had ever walked the Earth, and no Pterodactylus had ever flown through the sky. Sounds quiet, doesn't it? But it wasn't. It was crawling with life. The world looked very, very different then -- and the animals did, too. So, grab your binoculars, tread quietly and let's head back to the dim and distant past.
Date Published:2026

Life begins -- Out of the sea -- The great dying -- Permian land & sea -- Our family tree -- Helicoprion -- Varanops -- Arthropleura -- Edaphosaurus -- Trilobite -- Lystrosaurus -- Eryops -- Gigantospongia -- Dimetrodon -- Diplocaulus -- Diictodon -- Meganeura -- Scutosaurus -- Coelurosauravus -- Inostrancevia -- Suminia -- Xenacanthus -- Cotylorhynchus -- Bunostegos -- Eudibamus -- Prionosuchus -- Other Permian creatures. There was a time when there was no grass, or birdsong, or flowers. When no Stegosaurus or T. rex had ever walked the Earth, and no Pterodactylus had ever flown through the sky. Sounds quiet, doesn't it? But it wasn't. It was crawling with life. The world looked very, very different then -- and the animals did, too. So, grab your binoculars, tread quietly and let's head back to the dim and distant past.

Date Published:2026

Canada : we are the story

Wagamese, Richard,


Listen... The enduring words of a powerful poem by beloved Ojibway author Richard Wagamese are brought to life for the first time alongside stunning original art by Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. Together, they lead us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the nation--hearing the Ancestors 'in the salt spray of Haida Gwaii, in the screech of an eagle over the wide blue eye of the lake called Great Bear, and in the crackle, swish and snap of Northern Lights in the frigid air above Pangnirtung. As the poem speaks anew to today's youngest generation, it is an invitation to honor the past, find belonging in the present and look toward the future in this place now called Canada.
Date Published:2026

Listen... The enduring words of a powerful poem by beloved Ojibway author Richard Wagamese are brought to life for the first time alongside stunning original art by Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. Together, they lead us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the nation--hearing the Ancestors 'in the salt spray of Haida Gwaii, in the screech of an eagle over the wide blue eye of the lake called Great Bear, and in the crackle, swish and snap of Northern Lights in the frigid air above Pangnirtung. As the poem speaks anew to today's youngest generation, it is an invitation to honor the past, find belonging in the present and look toward the future in this place now called Canada.

Date Published:2026

The miniverse : a microscopic journey into hidden worlds

Gifford, Clive,


Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.

Date Published:2026

At the edge : curious creatures of planet Earth

Elliott, David, 1947-


Poet David Elliott brings us to the edge of the animal world to explore the weirdest and rarest creatures on the planet. Why does the axolotl salamander always seem to be smiling? Is it true that the wild goat known as a markhor is excellent at parkour? What happens when the peacock spider's dance, complete with its rumble-rumps, doesn't please the object of its affection? Providing a peek at everything from scaly pangolins to duck-billed platypuses, from the lemur known as an aye-aye to the perpetually grumpy (and adorable) black rain frog, David Elliott's poetic vignettes deliver a witty and informative take on some of the world's oddest animals.
Date Published:2026

Poet David Elliott brings us to the edge of the animal world to explore the weirdest and rarest creatures on the planet. Why does the axolotl salamander always seem to be smiling? Is it true that the wild goat known as a markhor is excellent at parkour? What happens when the peacock spider's dance, complete with its rumble-rumps, doesn't please the object of its affection? Providing a peek at everything from scaly pangolins to duck-billed platypuses, from the lemur known as an aye-aye to the perpetually grumpy (and adorable) black rain frog, David Elliott's poetic vignettes deliver a witty and informative take on some of the world's oddest animals.

Date Published:2026

Can you find Steve? : a search-and-find book


Subtitle from cover. Steve is a duck. A very small duck. And he lives for hide-and-seek--though his plans don't always go as expected thanks to Hank, his sweet but clueless dino sidekick. In every photo-packed puzzle, readers will search for Steve's latest hiding spot, laugh at his cheeky commentary, and enjoy the growing chaos as Hank tries (and fails) to stay hidden too.
Date Published:2026

The colors of nature : discover the beautiful colors that brighten our world

Barr, Catherine, 1965-


Discover why the sun is yellow and how autumn leaves change colors in this richly illustrated, stylishly packaged, and informative overview of the science of colors found in the natural world.
Date Published:2026

Hammers, drills, & wrenches

Vestergaard, Hope,


From hammers to hand drills to screwdrivers to saws, these fresh, invitingly illustrated poems, each highlighting a different hand tool in the shed, will engage aspiring carpenters and curious kids. Tools are like an extra set of hands. Tools can make building, creating, and fixing things go smoothly. The right tool for a tricky job can even keep you safe. So put on your safety goggles and watch a parade of hand tools tackle some very special jobs!
Date Published:2026

From hammers to hand drills to screwdrivers to saws, these fresh, invitingly illustrated poems, each highlighting a different hand tool in the shed, will engage aspiring carpenters and curious kids. Tools are like an extra set of hands. Tools can make building, creating, and fixing things go smoothly. The right tool for a tricky job can even keep you safe. So put on your safety goggles and watch a parade of hand tools tackle some very special jobs!

Date Published:2026

Little kids first big book of space

Hughes, Catherine D.,


First edition published in 2012. Includes index. Our solar system -- Looking up from earth -- Earth's nieghborhood -- Earth's other neighbors -- Far, far away -- Exploring space. Blast off on an outer-space adventure with this colorful interactive guide to our universe! Explore the universe and learn everything about space -- from Earth to the moon, dwarf planets, galaxies, black holes, and more.
Date Published:2026

Dinosaurs to dragons : the lore and science of mythical creatures

Shreeve, Elizabeth,


In the deep long ago... -- Griffin: Guardian of gold -- Unicorn: Magical and rare -- Yeti: Shy giant of the Himalayas -- Bunyip: Beware of the water! -- Mermaid: A dangerous beauty -- Kraken: Tentacles from the deep -- Fairies: Beguiling spirits -- Phoenix: The fire bird -- Quetzalcoatl: The feathered serpent -- Dragons: Fearsome and magnificent -- Make some good monsters. An imaginative exploration of mythology, paleontology, and early civilizations that invites readers to delight in legendary creatures from across the globe and the fossils that might have inspired their origins.
Date Published:2026

In the deep long ago... -- Griffin: Guardian of gold -- Unicorn: Magical and rare -- Yeti: Shy giant of the Himalayas -- Bunyip: Beware of the water! -- Mermaid: A dangerous beauty -- Kraken: Tentacles from the deep -- Fairies: Beguiling spirits -- Phoenix: The fire bird -- Quetzalcoatl: The feathered serpent -- Dragons: Fearsome and magnificent -- Make some good monsters. An imaginative exploration of mythology, paleontology, and early civilizations that invites readers to delight in legendary creatures from across the globe and the fossils that might have inspired their origins.

Date Published:2026

Guinness world records 2027


Includes index. Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world... and how you can become one of them. With all new content -- from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets to global sports superstars -- the new edition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone, everywhere.
Date Published:2026

The big book of birthdays

Feunekes, Anna Lena,


Get the party started with this interactive birthday book that takes inquisitive kids on a festive tour of celebrations around the world.
Date Published:2026

Cryptids : uncover the secrets behind the world's most baffling beasts and curious creatures

MacFarlane, Tamara,


Loch Ness monster -- Bigfoot Wendigo -- Supernatural cryptids -- Horrifying Hoaxes. Step into the shadows of weird history and folklore with this captivating cryptozoology guide, revealing the truth behind the world's most famous (and infamous) monsters. Readers can investigate the stories behind legendary creatures, learning how scientific methods and detective work help separate fact from fiction. From deep-sea leviathans to shadowy urban legends, this stunningly illustrated guide encourages kids to evaluate evidence, analyze data, and form their own conclusions.
Date Published:2026

Loch Ness monster -- Bigfoot Wendigo -- Supernatural cryptids -- Horrifying Hoaxes. Step into the shadows of weird history and folklore with this captivating cryptozoology guide, revealing the truth behind the world's most famous (and infamous) monsters. Readers can investigate the stories behind legendary creatures, learning how scientific methods and detective work help separate fact from fiction. From deep-sea leviathans to shadowy urban legends, this stunningly illustrated guide encourages kids to evaluate evidence, analyze data, and form their own conclusions.

Date Published:2026

Twelve daring grays : a whale migration adventure

Nickum, Nora,


In February, some twenty thousand gray whales set off from Baja California on a long, hard journey north, toward food and survival. Hungry and thin, they push on week after week, past California, Oregon, and Washington to the tip of that state, where twelve of them peel off and make an eastward turn into the Salish Sea. There they will wait in the deep for the tide to rise, only to swim into the dangerously shallow waters of a mudflat, hurriedly plowing the bottom for food before the water recedes once more. Will their daring be rewarded? Will they survive to join their fellow whales in the Bering and Chukchi Seas?"--
Date Published:2026

In February, some twenty thousand gray whales set off from Baja California on a long, hard journey north, toward food and survival. Hungry and thin, they push on week after week, past California, Oregon, and Washington to the tip of that state, where twelve of them peel off and make an eastward turn into the Salish Sea. There they will wait in the deep for the tide to rise, only to swim into the dangerously shallow waters of a mudflat, hurriedly plowing the bottom for food before the water recedes once more. Will their daring be rewarded? Will they survive to join their fellow whales in the Bering and Chukchi Seas?"--

Date Published:2026

Atlas of spooky places : a spine-tingling tour of mummies, monsters, mysteries, and more

Towler, Paige,


Includes index. Discover spooky secrets from around the world in this atlas of eerie places. Take a journey to a wild and isolated park in Canada that's said to be roamed by headless ghosts, or descend into an underground network of human bones and skulls in Paris. Packed with wicked tales of cursed castles and legendary monsters, this is the ultimate guide to some of the creepiest places on Earth. Your next adventure across the globe awaits in this creepy atlas for curious kids, the perfect gift for readers who like their tales with a spooky twist…
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Discover spooky secrets from around the world in this atlas of eerie places. Take a journey to a wild and isolated park in Canada that's said to be roamed by headless ghosts, or descend into an underground network of human bones and skulls in Paris. Packed with wicked tales of cursed castles and legendary monsters, this is the ultimate guide to some of the creepiest places on Earth. Your next adventure across the globe awaits in this creepy atlas for curious kids, the perfect gift for readers who like their tales with a spooky twist…

Date Published:2026