Books with author Anita Ganeri

This book introduces readers to the magical world of writing fairy tales and is a perfect resource for meeting Common Core State Standards in writing. Key features of the genre are explained and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! 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.

This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the platypus: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the platypus's life and what makes it special or different.

Deadly Creatures is filled with information, facts and figures on some of the most dangerous predators in the animal kingdom, from fearsome big cats and bears, to small but toxic scorpions and spiders. Packed with scary details of killing methods, defensive tactics, attack strategies and other deadly features, and illustrated with photographs of the animals in their natural habitats, this is the ideal companion for budding zoologists.

Explore the rainforest region, one of the most extreme environments on Earth, by following a jaguar through its day as it eats, sleeps, and cares for its young. This engaging nonfiction book introduces emerging readers to the behaviors, traits, and habitat of this fascinating animal with supportive text features, including a labeled body map of the jaguar and further resources. With its accessible text and fast facts, this book is sure to captivate young animal lovers!

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Norse myths and legends so compelling.