Books published by publisher Somerville House

In the best-selling tradition of Chess for Kids comes Backgammon for Kids, the game that challenges both the creative and logical sides of the brain. Ideal for youngsters on the go (a game lasts less than 10 minutes), Backgammon for Kids comes complete with a full set of plastic pieces, one doubling die, two pairs of dice, two shakers, carrying case, and a book of backgammon rules, strategies, trivia, and history--everything you need to play--all packaged in a custom-designed portfolio board with a magnetic closure so kids can take it anywhere!

Taking the fun, science, and discovery of The Bones Book & Skeleton one step further is the bones & skeleton gamebook. Written by Karen C. Anderson, editor of Games Magazine Junior Kids' Big Book of Games, and bones authority Stephen Cumbaa, the workbook is a heavily illustrated, large-size collection of activities, paper games, quizzes, puzzles, and at-home experiments that allows kids to find out even more about the human body and how it works. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club and Scholastic Book Services.Suitable for ages 6-10. 224,000 copies in print.

Meg-amania hits the stores with Megalodon, a hugely appealing look at the prehistoric underwater beast known to summer movie fans as "Jurassic shark!" New from Dr. Stephen Cumbaa, author of the million-copy best-seller The Bones Book and Skeleton, Megalodon takes young paleontologists deep beneath the prehistoric sea to investigate the habits of this monstrous shark, how it lived, what it ate, and why it became extinct. Complete with an excavation tool and a replica of a real Meg tooth embedded in a block of "stone", this hands-on science kit makes it fun for kids to dig in and discover one of the most incredible creatures to have inhabited our world.

Introducing a caveman for kids. Following the enormous success of The Bones Book & Skeleton comes the Neanderthal Book & Skeleton, combining kids' love for bones with their curiosity about prehistoric life. Neanderthal transports kids back to the Stone Age. The 12-inch, 25-piece skeleton reveals the differences and similarities between modern humans and this early species. Included are replicas of a bone flute and flint-point spearhead. The full-color book is a fascinating guide to what we know about the Neanderthals, weaving together the methods of scientific deduction with projects and activities. Suitable for ages 7 and up.135,000 copies in print.