Books with author Anne-Sophie Baumann

Learn all about our planet's geology, geography, atmosphere, weather, and more: Magma erupts from a volcano, turbines harness the power of wind... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring mountain ranges, continents, and oceans to life. Readers will see all the layers of the earth, learn how water flows from mountains to rivers to oceans, and understand our climate and weather patterns. Any child who has interested in nature and science will adore this extraordinary look at the world around us. • Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 45 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings our planet and the magic of books to life in young mindsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5–8• Science books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children

"This cheerfully-illustrated, oversized book, with its sturdy flaps, popups, pull-tabs and wheels is just too much fun!" — Redbook Magazine's Mamarama BlogVehicles, vehicles, vehicles—nearly 100 of them—in all shapes and sizes: A giant crane hovers over a construction site, a spaceship roars into space... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring the various vehicles to life. Readers will poke into a ship's hold, explore the innards of a garbage truck, and help demolish a house. Any child who's ever been intrigued by the roar of an engine will adore this extraordinary collection of things on the go, from the everyday to the nearly outrageous—yes, there's even a pooper-scooper scooter!• Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 60 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the world of transportation and the magic of books to life in young minds"Plenty on display to satisfy the vehicle-obsessed." — Publishers Weekly• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 4–9• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children

Experience the sounds, sights, and activity of a construction site: A crane lifts steel bars for a skyscraper, a tunnel boring machine digs underground... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring trucks, bridges, and structures to life. Readers will learn how roller coasters are built, see a circus tent get transported and set up, and help construction workers complete huge engineering projects. Any child who has interested in how things are made will adore this extraordinary look at construction sites.• Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 60 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the world of construction sites and the magic of books to life in young mindsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Construction Site Book.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5–8• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children

"A fun book to ignite curiosity about the solar system." — School Library JournalLearn all about rocket ships, astronauts, and the fascinating world of space exploration: The rover Curiosity lands on the surface of Mars, astronauts prepare for takeoff... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring space shuttles, satellites, and planets to life. Readers will learn about the Milky Way and the universe, explore the International Space Station, and help astronauts complete their NASA training. Any child who has ever dreamed of space exploration will adore this extraordinary look at outer space.• Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 40 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the world of space and the magic of books to life in young mindsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Space.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 4–8 • Science books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children

"Playful, detail-rich scenes give readers plenty to pore over." — Publishers WeeklyLearn all about the people, places, and vehicles that make the city go: The express bus drives passengers to work, swans swim in the lake at the park... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring a vibrant city to life. Readers will learn what traffic signs mean, see all that goes on in big buildings, and visit a fire station. Any child who is interested in how cities work adore this extraordinary book. • Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 55 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the city and the magic of books to life in young minds"There's lots to see and do in this big city." — Kirkus ReviewsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Cities.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5–8• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children

Interactive and engaging, Ultimate Spotlight: Firefighters shows young children what firefighters do all day!Discover the impressive details of this heroic profession: From putting out fires to taking care of the fire trucks and rescuing people, firefighters in the city stay very busy. Chock-full of age appropriate information, this book is an exciting introduction to the world of firefighters. • Comprehensive pages feature marvelously detailed illustrations that beg to be pored over again and again• More than 20 interactive and moveable parts to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the world of firefighting and the magic of books to lifeFans of other stories in the Ultimate Spotlight Series will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of Ultimate Spotlight: Firefighters.• Great family and classroom read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 3–5• Books for preschool and kindergarten children

A recipe for playtime fun! Pull the tabs, lift the flaps, bake the cake! Start with innovative tabs that move in every direction to mix, bake, and decorate a real recipe. One tab cracks the eggs. Another moves the mixer. Two turn the oven dials to the right temperature and timing. There's even a tab that makes the cake batter rise! Toss in a pinch of information, a dash of surprises—and junior bakers get to play and learn real-life skills, all in one cake-tastic package!

Anne-Sophie Baumann and Didier Balicevic offer us a wealth of documentary information on major construction sites. How do you build a building? a road to the big eight of an amusement park? How do we assemble the parts of a crane, an airliner, a cruise liner? How do we raise a circus tent? More than 60 animations to put in motion the machines and machines that evolve on major construction sites: excavators, bulldozers, dumpers, fixed and mobile cranes, graders, tunnel boring machines ... exciting book, of incredible richness, to seize the stages of construction of the big building sites and to put finger on the impressive know-how of the men and women who animate them.

Bang, bang! Knock, knock! Tap, tap!19 Fun activities!Lots of Moveable parts!Budding builders learn through play how to measure, cut, hammer and more! Paper engineering that has been adapted to develop fine motor skills emphasizes realistic movements, allowing for safe and playful imitation of the real activity. Keeping little hands and minds busy, this first toolkit for the smallest builder is sure to please!

Spring is the perfect time to introduce children to the joys of gardening! With 11 moveable parts in this colorful, engaging, and highly interactive book, young readers will learn about planting and growing through the simple activities that mimic real-life actions. All while encouraging children to eat more healthily, building vocabulary, and helping children gain confidence. There are weeds to be pulled, seedlings to be watered, carrots to be pulled and so much more! Every parent and caregiver will give this book two big green thumbs up!

It's the great mouse hunt! A bunch of mischievous mice are planning a party, so they start hunting for things for the big event. They look through all sorts of boxes that are piled high in the house, from basement to attic, and what do they find? Hats, tools, eggs—and even dentures! Children and grown-ups alike will have fun lifting the flaps, pulling the tabs, and giggling at the pop-ups in this delightful book. Loads of fun for everyone!