Books by Anita Ganeri

Book SynopsisThe bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning children's author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out.Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater creatures beyond your imagination, and fascinating facts about our relationship with this watery world.

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Book SynopsisOur international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. What activities do you enjoy? Here we explore a range of activities from ice-skating to rock climbing. This Orange Band non-fiction title includes more complex sentence structures, but children should still recognise many of the high-frequency words used to help with understanding. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.

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Book SynopsisJoin intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: England!

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Book SynopsisPicture book stories on tough topics handled with sensitivity and careThis hands-on picture book is designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. The exquisite and approachable illustrations give a comforting story book feel, particularly aimed at 5-7 year olds, while also appealing to both younger and older children. A perfect aid to help children open up and explore how they feel and give them steps they can take to help them cope.

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Book SynopsisA look at how to respect your amazing body and keep it safeYour body is very special and it''s up to YOU when and how you want to be touched. In Body Privacy, find out how to stay safe, both in the real world and online, and learn what to do if you are touched in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or bad.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 BodyYour Body & You: Growing & Changing Your Body & You: Body PrivacyTable of Contents 1: It's MY body 2: Different touches 3: Feeling good 4: Don't touch! 5: Private parts 6: Taking care 7: Keeping secrets 8: Telling someone 9: Feeling hurt 10: Stay safe online 11: Cyberbullying 12: Mobile safety 13: You're in control 14: Glossary 15: Find out more 16: Index

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Book SynopsisA look at your amazing body and how it develops and changes through your lifetimeGrowing & Changing explores the human life cycle, looking at how we and our bodies grow, develop and change throughout our life, from birth through to childhood, puberty, adulthood and old age. Along the way, we learn many new skills and discover our independence. 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 BodyYour Body & You: Growing & Changing Your Body & You: Body PrivacyTable of Contents 1: Growing up 2: Becoming a baby 3: Being born 4: From baby to toddler 5: Toddler to child 6: All change - girls 7: All change - boys 8: Funny feelings 9: Teenager time 10: Young adult 11: Being grown up 12: Getting older 13: Changing times 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisA humorous, story-based look at catching tonsillitisIt''s the class''s pirate play today! The children have worked really hard and are very excited to get onto the stage. But poor Maya''s got a headache, her throat is hurting, and she can''t eat her lunch. Oh no - Maya''s got tonsillitis!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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Book SynopsisA humorous, story-based look at catching a tummy bugIt''s the Great School Bake Sale today! Tom''s tummy feels a bit funny, but he can''t wait to gobble down some sweet treats. He takes a big bite of a piece of delicious chocolate cake and suddenly feels very sick... Oh no - Tom''s got a tummy bug!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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Book SynopsisThe ''Why in the World'' series introduces citizenship topics in a sensitive way with heartfelt illustrations, helping to connect children''s own experiences to larger issues in the worldPollution is destroying our planet. But what is pollution and why is it so bad? This book looks at types of pollution from litter in the playground to plastic waste in the sea and suggests small changes that can make a big difference, helping to keep us and our world healthy and safe.Full of empathy and emotion, the books in this series are an excellent first look at local and global challenges. The notes included for parents and teachers offer springboard for healthy discussion at home and in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisFind out everything there is to know about the city of Cardiff in this fascinating city guide. Learn about Cardiff's history, its location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best places to shop are! A map of Cardiff city centre will help you find the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress your friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic city.

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Book SynopsisFind out everything there is to know about the city of London in this fascinating city guide. Learn about London's history, its location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best places to shop are! A map of London city centre will help you find the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress your friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic city.

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Book SynopsisExplore the Arctic Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book for readers aged 9+Perched at the northernmost tip of the world, the icy Arctic Ocean is the smallest of Earth's oceans. Its temperature rarely reaches above freezing and it is dotted with thick pack ice and craggy icebergs. The people and animals that live in this polar climate have uniquely adapted to make it their home. But this precious habitat is at risk from our warming climate, as well as pollution and industry. The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & BaysContents:The world's oceansThe Arctic OceanAround the Arctic OceanAn icy ocean Seasons and climate Plant power Arctic Ocean wildlife Polar bear Arctic exploration People of the ArcticArctic Ocean riches Arctic Ocean in danger Arctic future Arctic facts Glossary IndexTable of Contents 1: The world’s oceans 2: The Arctic Ocean 3: Around the Arctic Ocean 4: An icy ocean 5: Seasons and climate 6: Plant power 7: Arctic Ocean wildlife 8: Polar bear 9: Arctic exploration 10: People of the Arctic 11: Arctic Ocean riches 12: Arctic Ocean in danger 13: Arctic future 14: Arctic facts 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the world's unique and precious seas in this beautifully illustrated series of children's books, for readers aged 9+Our world is scattered with many seas. Some are huge bodies of water and form part of the mighty oceans; others are salty inland seas, at risk at disappearing altogether. Some seas are warm and tropical, others are cold and icy. All are vital to life on Earth, helping to control our climate, provide a home for wildlife and giving us precious natural resources.The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & BaysContents:Oceans and seasThe world's seas The Mediterranean SeaMediterranean tradersGulf of MexicoSouth China SeaThe Bering Sea Hudson BayThe Caribbean Sea The Red Sea Weddell SeaInland seasA healthy future? Seas facts Glossary IndexTable of Contents 1: Oceans and seas 2: The world’s seas 3: The Mediterranean Sea 4: Ancient Mediterranean 5: Gulf of Mexico 6: South China Sea 7: The Bering Sea 8: Hudson Bay 9: The Caribbean Sea 10: The Red Sea 11: Weddell Sea 12: Inland seas 13: A healthy future? 14: Seas facts 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisA powerful look at Earth's biodiversity loss, focusing on animals from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.Discover some of the rarest and most threatened creatures on Earth. Find out where they are found, what they eat, their life cycle and the reasons their survival is at risk. Most importantly, learn how conservation efforts are aiming to prevent their extinction.Earth's rich biodiversity is at risk everywhere, due to devastating habitat loss, pollution, poaching and disease. Endangered Wildlife examines some of the world's most threatened species and explores what is being done to bring them back from the brink.Aimed at readers aged 8 and up. This bumper book is your one-stop shop and includes a look at the following areas:BirdsMammalsAmphibiansReptilesInsects and invertebratesOcean lifeTable of Contents 1: Wildlife in Danger 2: Mammals 1: Mammals in danger 2: Tiger 3: Giant panda 4: Wild Bactrian camel 5: Black rhinoceros 6: Northern hairy-nosed wombat 7: Aye-aye 8: Orang-utan 9: Polar bear 10: Iberian lynx 11: Amur leopard 12: Western lowland gorilla 13: Baird's tapir 3: Amphibians 1: Amphibians in danger 2: Chinese giant salamander 3: Mountain chicken 4: Mexican axolotl 5: Mallorcan midwife toad 6: Montseny brook newt 7: Southern Corroboree frog 8: Western leopard toad 9: Lemur leaf frog 10: Sagalla caecilian 11: Malagasy rainbow frog 12: Kihansi spray toad 13: Quito rocket frog 4: Birds 1: Birds in danger 2: Giant ibis 3: California condor 4: Kakapo 5: Hyacinth macaw 6: Philippine eagle 7: Siberian crane 8: Waved albatross 9: Christmas Island frigatebird 10: Shoebill 11: Kagu 12: Yellow-breasted bunting 13: Forest owlet 5: Insects and invertebrates 1: Insects and invertebrates in danger 2: Lord Howe Island stick insect 3: Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly 4: Ladybird spider 5: Dracula ant 6: Seychelles giant millipede 7: Franklin's bumblebee 8: Basking malachite 9: Peacock tarantula 10: Epirus dancing grasshopper 11: Cederberg cave katydid 12: Sinai baton blue 13: American burying beetle 6: Ocean life 1: Ocean life in danger 2: Vaquita 3: Commercial top shell 4: Blue whale 5: Leatherback turtle 6: Southern bluefin tuna 7: Great hammerhead shark 8: Mediterranean monk seal 9: Knysna seahorse 10: Largetooth sawfish 11: Sea otter 12: European eel 13: West Indian manatee 7: Reptiles 1: Reptiles in danger 2: Green turtle 3: Saint Lucia racer 4: Gharial 5: Round Island keel-scaled boa 6: Galápagos giant tortoise 7: Fiji crested iguana 8: Komodo dragon 9: Orinoco crocodile 10: Minute leaf chameleon 11: Sand lizard 12: Painted terrapin 13: Galápagos pink land iguana 8: Glossary 9: Index

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Book SynopsisA humorous, story-based look at catching a coldThe class are on an exciting trip to the Museum of Science today. Poor Roshan has been looking forward to the trip for ages, but he isn''t feeling very well. Suddenly he does a big sneeze - oh no, Roshan''s got a cold!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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Book SynopsisLong ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby swamp Grendel. Could the brave warrior Beowulf save Denmark's people and fight the monster? This retelling of the Old English tale was written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A retelling of a folk taleCurriculum links: History; CitizenshipThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.

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Book SynopsisBecome a prehistoric explorer and expert with this fact-packed kit including a book and a slot-together habitat model to make and display - 25 prehistoric creatures included. No glue required. Discover dinosaur and reptile profiles in the book and a guide to where to place them on the model. An incredible prehistoric expedition starts here.

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Book SynopsisBecome an ocean explorer and salife expert with this fact-packed kit including a book and a slot-together ocean habitat model to make and display - 25 ocean animals included. No glue required. Discover ocean animal profiles in the book and a guide to where to place them on the habitat model. An incredible ocean expedition starts here.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelChocolate comes in many forms from chocolate bars to hot chocolate but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A non-fiction report.Curriculum links: Geography; History.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisIn 1838 a young woman named Grace Darling was thrown into the spotlight after helping her lighthouse keeper father to save a group of people who had been shipwrecked on the rocks in a storm. This biography by Anita Ganeri explains the true story that captured the imagination of the Victorian public.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A biography Curriculum links: History; Citizenship

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Book SynopsisThe ''Why in the World'' series introduces citizenship topics in a sensitive way with heartfelt illustrations, helping to connect children''s own experiences to larger issues in the worldPollution is destroying our planet. But what is pollution and why is it so bad? This book looks at types of pollution from litter in the playground to plastic waste in the sea and suggests small changes that can make a big difference, helping to keep us and our world healthy and safe.Full of empathy and emotion, these guides are an excellent first look at local and world challenges. The notes included for parents and teachers offer a springboard for healthy discussion at home and in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisPart of a series, this book provides information on the seas and oceans, what the ocean floor looks like, which animals and plants live in which parts of the oceans, what treasures can be found in the seas and what part humans have to play in the conservation of the oceans.

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces readers to the magical world of writing fairy tales. Key features of the genre are explained, top tips are given, and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations, and a wealth of ideas bring the genre to life. A specially written fairy tale 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 fairy tales.

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Book Synopsis Discover Ancient Egypt and write about it! Find out about life in ancient Egypt, from Egyptian fashion and culture, to ancient gods and important Pharaohs. Read about hieroglyphs and the Rosetta Stone and discover Tutankhamun''s famous tomb. Ideal for readers aged 9+, the Writing History series combines written evidence from the past with engaging writing activities to explore the fascinating worlds of ancient civilisations. Children can learn exciting facts and be inspired to write their own historical documents including diary entries, recipes, letters, speeches and much more!Table of Contents 1: Who were the ancient Egyptians? 2: Ancient Egyptians at home 3: WRITING HISTORY: A scribe’s letter 4: Pharaohs and wars 5: WRITING HISTORY: Interview with a pharaoh 6: Gods and beliefs 7: WRITING HISTORY: Day in the life 8: Death and the afterlife 9: WRITING HISTORY: Newspaper report 10: Glossary and Further Information 11: Index

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Book SynopsisWhy in the World introduces citizenship topics in a sensitive way with heartfelt illustrations, helping to connect children''s own experiences to larger issues in the worldWe all get angry sometimes. Sometimes, this anger can lead to fights with friends or family. Sometimes fights can happen between adults, they can also happen between countries. This book looks at why people fight, whether at home, in the playground or on battlefields around the world. It looks at ways we can also try to find peace.Full of empathy and emotion, these guides are an excellent first look at life''s challenges. The notes included for parents and teachers offer a springboard for healthy discussion at home and in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisRama and Sita are a happy couple until Ravana, the demon king, decides he wants Sita for himself, and tricks Rama so he can kidnap her. Rama is determined to get his wife back and Hanuman agrees to help him. But battling against a demon with a blood-thirsty army of soldiers will never be easy. Will Rama be able to overcome Ravana and rescue Sita? Rama and Sita: A Hindu Story is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children''s reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years.

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Book SynopsisSurvival! is a fast-paced biographical account, full of facts and details about the life of an explorer. This book provides a fresh and exciting insight into global geography.White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. These books are ideal for classroom and topiclibraries, and for teaching non-fictionliteracy skills in a curriculum context.Trade Review'Each spread will attract even the most reluctant of reader.' * Irish Examiner (December 2010) *

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Book SynopsisA look at how to respect your body and keep it safeTable of Contents 1: It's MY body 2: Different touches 3: Feeling good 4: Don't touch! 5: Private parts 6: Taking care 7: Keeping secrets 8: Telling someone 9: Feeling hurt 10: Stay safe online 11: Cyberbullying 12: Mobile safety 13: You're in control 14: Glossary 15: Find out more 16: Index

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Book SynopsisA humorous, story-based look at catching head licePoppy is trying hard to concentrate on her lessons today, but her head is just SO itchy. She gives it a little scratch. Then another. Oh no - Poppy''s got head lice!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses and conditions in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting them in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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Book SynopsisThe ground shudders and a huge crack rips open the earth. A towering wave races towards the coastline and slams into a city. These aren't scenes from a film but just two of the many natural disasters that affect our planet. They can strike suddenly, without warning, and often leave devastation in their path. From volcanoes and hurricanes to tsunamis and wildfires, this book explains why these disasters happen, reveals the deadly destruction they leave behind ... and shows how we can protect ourselves and others when they occur. Disaster! is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and developcomprehension skills. Reading age: 9-10 years

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Book SynopsisFind out all about some of the world's most rare and endangered creatures, and learn what is being done to help save them from extinction

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