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Books with author AnitaGaneri

  • DK Readers L1: First Day at Gymnastics

    Anita Ganeri

    eBook (DK Children, Feb. 2, 2013)
    Learn to read with First Day at Gymnastics, a Level 1 DK Reader. Join Jenny on her first day of gymnastics class and introduce your child to the fun of cartwheels and flips. Follow the story and exercise their mind! Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together!
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  • I Wonder Why the Wind Blows

    AnitaGaneri

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 31, 2011)
    This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Taking as its starting point a child's desire to understand the world, this illustrated book focuses on our planet, asking questions such as: why does the wind blow?, how big was the largest snowman ever built?, and, why do animals sometimes fall out of the sky?
  • Indian Culture

    Anita Ganeri

    eBook (Heinemann, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Indian Culture covers a vast array of subjects on Indian culture -- from fine arts to ceremonies, from legends to the culture's global influence.
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  • The Story of the Kangaroo

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2016)
    This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the kangaroo: 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 kangaroo's life and what makes it special or different.
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  • Star Stories

    ANITA GANERI

    Hardcover (BLOOMSBURRY, March 15, 2018)
    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 a selection 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.
  • Exploring Deserts: A Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Investigation

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the worldโ€™s most exciting habitats! This book looks at deserts around the world such as the Sahara, Gobi and Mojave Deserts and more, taking in a multitude of sand dunes, salt lakes, amazing animals and plants along the way.
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  • Chinese Myths and Legends

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Raintree, Oct. 10, 2013)
    The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This set 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 myths and legends so compelling.
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  • Introducing Asia

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)
    Where is Mandarin spoken? Where do tigers live? What is the longest river in Asia? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Asia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
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  • Exploration into India

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (New Discovery, May 1, 1995)
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  • Prickly and Poisonous : The Deadly Defenses of Nature's Strangest Animals and Plants

    Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (Readers Digest, Sept. 1, 1995)
    Examines how various animals, fish, birds, insects, and different plants protect themselves from danger
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  • Down the Drain Conserving Water

    Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (Gardners Books, June 16, 2005)
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  • I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps: And Other Questions About Animals

    Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, March 28, 1994)
    Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.
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