Contents Introduction . .iii How to Use This Catalog . .iv Online Resources . .v Review Recommendations Key . .vi Preschool . .1 Grades K–3 . .32 Middle Grades . .168 Teen and Young Adult . .262 Adult Books for Teens . .286 Reference Titles . .292 Spanish/Bilingual Titles . .297 Awards and Honors Listing . .304 Subject Index . .306 Author, Illustrator, and Title Index . .330 Ordering Information . .355 Bookstore Representatives . .356 For a complete and up-to-date list of all titles published by the Houghton Mifflin Children’s Book Group, please visit www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com. For recent titles published by Houghton Mifflin Books for children and Walter Lorraine Books, visit www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/hmcochild. For recent titles published by Clarion Books, visit www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/clarion. For recent titles published by Kingfisher Publications, visit www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/kingfisher. Prices in this catalog are subject to change without notice and are suggested prices not intended to control resale prices set by other suppliers. www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com Prices subject to change. 1 of 37 Copyright © 2006 Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Prices subject to change. 2 of 37 Copyright © 2006 Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Houghton Mifflin Trade and Reference Division Houghton Mifflin Company traces its literary legacy back through the Trade and Reference Division. In 1832, William Ticknor and James Fields assembled one of the most distinguished list of writers ever associated with one American firm, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, John Greenleaf Whittier, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Today, the Trade and Reference Division publishes adult, children’s, and reference books, including twenty- seven Pulitzer Prize winners, nine National Book Award winners, ten recipients of Caldecott Medals, and ten recipients of Newbery Medals. Houghton Mifflin’s Children’s Book Group, comprising Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, Walter Lorraine Books, Clarion Books, Graphia Books, and Kingfisher, constitutes one of the richest backlists of children’s liter- ature in the industry. Today’s list of authors is just as impressive, boasting many award winners, including Lois Lowry, David Macaulay, Chris Van Allsburg, Karen Cushman, Russell Freedman, Linda Sue Park, and David Wiesner, just to name a few. This catalog includes all of our backlist children’s books, in print through December 2005. In an age where books come and go we strive to bring our readers quality books that transcend time and generations. We are proud to celebrate classic books, such as Curious George, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, and Paul Gal- done’s The Three Billy Goats Gruff, which have remained in print decade after decade. As we grow and move into the future, we are always looking for books that stand the test of time. With the addition of the Kingfisher imprint to the Houghton Mifflin family we now round off our list with world-class atlases, encyclopedias, dic- tionaries, and an exciting new series written by veteran New York Times journalists. The Trade and Reference Division is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City. www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com Prices subject to change. 3 of 37 Copyright © 2006 Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. How to Use This Catalog This complete annotated backlist catalog of children’s books for the Houghton Mifflin Children’s Book Group includes all books currently in print through Fall 2005 and is arranged by grade level. Within each section, books are listed alphabetically by author. This catalog has two indexes: a subject index and an author, illustrator, and title index. Preschool This section includes books with brief texts and large-type books that can be read to toddlers and by children just beginning to read. Grades K–3 Look in this section for picture books—both to read aloud and for independent reading. Middle Grades This section includes chapter books for middle-grade readers, as well as picture books and innovative nonfiction for older readers. Teen and Young Adult This section includes novels and nonfiction geared toward the young adult reader. Adult Books for Teens This section includes books that were originally published on the Adult Trade list but are suitable for high school students and up. Reference Titles for All Ages This section includes dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, atlases, and other reference books. Also featured are the American Heritage® Children’s reference books. Spanish Spanish and bilingual titles for toddlers all the way up to young adults can be found in this section. Also featured are titles from Larousse. Sample Entry Author MACAULAY, DAVID Title Cathedral The Story of Its Construction Illustrator Illustrated by the author This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of a cathedral’s growth. “This marvelous book recre- ates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from the hew- ing down of half a forest to the placement of the last sheet of lead on the spire. Macaulay uses voluminous knowledge and pen-and-ink sketches accompanied by a brief clear narrative.” — Time Magazine Classification Imprint Walter Lorraine 1973 Nonfiction 80 pages Number of pages Year of publication ISBN-10: 0-395-17513-5 ISBN-13/EAN: 978-0-395-17513-2, $18.00 HC ISBN-10: 0-395-31668-5 ISBN-13/EAN: 978-0-395-31668-9, $8.95 PB Paperback ISBN and price ISBN and price AN, C*, CS, E, H, H+, K, NCT, NYT+, SLJ+, SLJ* Caldecott Honor Review recommendations Special Awards www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com Prices subject to change. 4 of 37 Copyright © 2006 Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Online Resources at www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com This catalog contains Houghton Mifflin Children’s Book Group Author Appearance Information backlist titles published through December 2005. Would you like to invite a Houghton Mifflin author to your school? A complete up-to-date list of all available Houghton Mifflin titles Visit our Web site to read the “Authors and Illustrators School Visit can be found at www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com. Guide.” The guide explains all the details and steps necessary to host a successful event with an author or illustrator. It also includes an To browse our current catalogs, simply follow annotated, alphabetical-by-state listing of authors who currently the instructions below: visit schools. 1. Go to www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com. 2. From the menu at the left, click on the children’s imprint you To get to the guide: wish to browse (Walter Lorraine and Graphia titles are included 1. Go to the Librarians/Teachers dropdown menu along the top in the Houghton Mifflin Children’s catalogs). This will bring of the home page. you to the imprint’s home page. 2. Click on Teacher’s Resources. 3. Scroll down and click on the seasonal catalog you wish to 3. Click on Houghton Mifflin Books for Children Authors and browse. Illustrators School Visit Guide. 4. In the seasonal catalogs you will find information on each title published that season. Homeschool Resources Browse through our complete catalog of books for home-based The current seasonal catalog includes information about current education. In our online catalog, homeschoolers will find listings of titles published by the Houghton Mifflin Children’s Book Group, as classic children’s books and reference works, arranged by subject and well as information about new titles coming soon to your local specifically tailored for use in a homeschool setting. bookstore. To get to these materials: The catalog is searchable by title, author, subject, ISBN, awards, 1. Go to the Librarians/Teachers dropdown menu along the top publication date, age range, grade range, and price. of the home page. 2. Click on Homeschool Resources. A wide variety of resources for booksellers, teachers, librarians, and parents are also at your disposal. Email Newsletter Sign up for our monthly newsletter for educators, parents, and all Discussion Guides those interested in books for children. Get the latest news on Discussion guides and activity kits are available for a wide variety of reviews, awards, author tours, giveaways, and more. books, ranging from picture books for younger readers, to nonfiction, to young adult novels, and everything in between. All of To subscribe: these materials are downloadable and reproducible. 1. Go to one of the following dropdown menus along the top of the home page: Booksellers/Media, Librarians/Teachers, To get to these materials: Reading Groups. 1. Go to the Librarians/Teachers dropdown menu along the top 2. Click on Newsletters. of the home page. 2. Click on Teacher’s Resources for a list of available items. At www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com you’ll also find excerpts, press releases, downloadable images of every book jacket and select author photos, audio clips, and much more. Prices subject to change. 5 of 37 Copyright © 2006 Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Review Recommendations Key ★ Starred Review (outstanding quality) NCT National Council of Teachers of English + Selection for an annual list of highly recommended books NCTN Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts NCTO Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding AB American Bookseller, semiannual “Pick of the Lists,” Nonfiction for Children Recommended Titles American Booksellers Association NCTO+ Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Winner AN “Notable Children’s Books,” ALSC/ALA NCTJ Journal of Children’s Literature