Nonfiction and Informational Titles for All Ages penguin young readers group • Nonf s ic e t g i o A l n l a A n r d o I f n s f e o l r t i m T a l t a i n o ◆ Nonfiction and Informational Titles ◆ for All Ages Penguin Young Readers Group offers an array of titles that teachers, librarians, and parents can use to explain every- thing from grammar to sea turtles. Many of the titles included in this brochure are nonfiction, while others are strictly informational offering readers unique insight into a topic of nonfiction. The titles featured are designated under a main subject category, but please browse the other sections as many of the titles are applicable to more than one category. ◆ TABLE OF CONTENTS ◆ General Nonfiction ..........................................................................Pg. 4 Ages 3-8................................................................................Pg. 4 Ages 8-12..............................................................................Pg. 5 Ages 10 up............................................................................Pg. 5 Ages 12 up............................................................................Pg. 6 All Ages ................................................................................Pg. 7 Social Studies ....................................................................................Pg. 8 Ages 3-8................................................................................Pg. 8 Ages 8-12..............................................................................Pg. 9 Ages 10 up............................................................................Pg. 11 Ages 12 up............................................................................Pg. 12 All Ages ................................................................................Pg. 12 Series Nonfiction ..............................................................................Pg. 13 Ages 3-8................................................................................Pg. 13 Ages 8-12..............................................................................Pg. 20 Ages 10 up............................................................................Pg. 21 Biographies/Autobiographies ............................................................Pg. 23 Ages 3-8................................................................................Pg. 23 Ages 8-12..............................................................................Pg. 25 Ages 10 up............................................................................Pg. 28 Ages 12 up............................................................................Pg. 31 All Ages ................................................................................Pg. 32 Science & Nature ..............................................................................Pg. 33 Ages 3-8................................................................................Pg. 33 Ages 8-12..............................................................................Pg. 36 Ages 10 up............................................................................Pg. 37 Ages 12 up............................................................................Pg. 38 All Ages ................................................................................Pg. 38 Key to Awards....................................................................................Pg. 39 * Please note that due to an industry wide initiative, we have included both the 10-digit and 13-digit ISBN’s. General Nonfiction ◆ AGES 3-8 ◆ Math Curse Saint Francis and the Christmas Jon Scieszka Donkey B is for Bethlehem Illustrated by Lane Smith Written and illustrated by Robert Byrd A CHRISTMAS ALPHABET BOARD BOOK “A witty picture book about the When Saint Francis, the patron saint Isabel Wilner woes of math anxiety.”—Booklist of animals, encounters a donkey Illustrated by Elisa Kleven 0-670-86194-4 • 978-0-670-86194-1 who is unhappy with his lot in life, “Sumptuous, joyful collage illustra- 32 pp. • $17.99 hc Francis tells him a story that ALA, ALA-YA, BB, BEC, HB, tions and graceful rhyming couplets addresses the inherent good in all of IRA-CC, NCSS, SLJ highlight special Christmas words, in us; each spread of this tour de force alphabetical order, to tell the story of is a feast for the eye and for the soul. the Nativity. An attractive addition to Mr. Cookie Baker “A two-page opening note provides the holiday canon.”—Kirkus Reviews Written and illustrated by excellent background on Francis.” 0-525-47323-8 • 978-0-525-47323-7 Monica Wellington 24 pp. • $8.99 bb —Booklist In this book, youngsters can follow 0-525-46480-8 • 978-0-525-46480-8 the process of measuring, mixing, 40 pp. • $15.99 hc Eats, Shoots, & Leaves: baking, decorating, and eating cook- WHY, COMMAS REALLY DO MAKE ies. “[A]n ideal book to use with Simple Signs A DIFFERENCE! toddlers and preschoolers.” Written and illustrated Lynne Truss —School Library Journal by Cindy Wheeler Illustrated by Bonnie Timmons 0-525-47763-2 • 978-0-525-47763-1 With pictures, diagrams, and hints, “Elementary-school teachers will 32 pp. • $15.99 hc love this lighthearted but instructive Simple Signs introduces even the youngest child to twenty-eight sign effort, as will their students, who My First Ballet Class language symbols that are easy to will never look at a comma again in Katherine Holabird learn and fun to do! quite the same way.”—Kirkus Reviews Illustrated by Helen Craig 0-14-055673-7 • 978-0-14-055673-5 0-399-24491-3 • 978-0-399-24491-9 Come along as Angelina teams up 32 pp. • $6.99 pb 32 pp. • $15.99 hc with real ballerinas to teach readers all about being a ballet dancer. Angelina The Toddler’s Potty Book Eric Carle: Picture Writer Video teaches everyone what to wear, how Alida Allison Illustrated by Eric Carle to stretch and get ready, how to do Encouraging text and illustrations Produced by Searchlight Films simple steps, and so much more! “The tape allows the viewer to feel teach reluctant toddlers about 0-448-44507-7 • 978-0-448-44507-6 mastering the potty and give readers part of a dialogue with Carle. He 32 pp. • $9.99 hc seems to be answering just the ques- the confidence and pride to use the potty like ‘big kids.’ tions that come to your mind…Carle The Perfect Puppy for Me 0-8431-0509-7 • 978-0-8431-0509-4 tries to make his books bridges Jane O’Connor 0-8431-0502-X • 978-0-8431-0502-5 between home and school for the Illustrated by Jessie Hartland (Bilingual Edition) child.”—Teaching K-8 “The boy narrator loves dogs. 16 pp. • $5.99 bb 0-399-22624-9 • 978-0-399-22624-3 Knowing he will get one for his $39.99 VID birthday, he studies the characteris- Carnegie Medal tics of 11 different breeds to help him choose the perfect puppy. An How to Spell It: entertaining and informative presen- A HANDBOOK OF tation....” —Booklist COMMONLY MISSPELLED WORDS 0-14-240335-0 • 978-0-14-240335-8 Harriet Wittels and Joan Greisman 32 pp. • $5.99 pb Children learning to read can look 0-670-03614-5 • 978-0-670-03614-1 up a word the way they think it 32 pp. • $15.99 hc should be spelled, then find the cor- rect spelling in the next column in red. Every conceivable spelling of a word is included in this terrific refer- ence that’s also a great learning tool. 0-448-14756-4 • 978-0-448-14756-7 336 pp. • $16.99 hc 4 General Nonfiction The Girl’s Like Spaghetti: Beyond the Lemonade Stand: Easy Origami WHY, YOU CAN’T MANAGE WITHOUT STARTING SMALL TO MAKE IT BIG! Dokhohtei Nakano APOSTROPHES! Bill Rancic Translated by Eric Kenneway Lynne Truss “May well provide aspiring entrepre- Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruc- Illustrated by Bonnie Timmons neurs with everything they need to tions and clear diagrams introduce In this hilarious companion to #1 climb to the top.”—Publishers Weekly you to the magic of origami in this New York Times Best Seller Eats, 1-59514-111-1 • 978-1-59514-111-8 classic guide used by Japanese Shoots & Leaves: Why Commas Really 176 pp. • $5.99 pb school-children. “Children will be Do Make a Difference!, Lynne Truss 1-59514-103-0 • 978-1-59514-103-3 160 pp. • $12.99 hc delighted….The title says it all.” and Bonnie Timmons team up again —School Library Journal to illustrate how a misplaced apos- The Clear and Simple Thesaurus 0-14-036525-7 • 978-0-14-036525-2 trophe can cause as much funny Dictionary: Revised! Fully 64 pp. • $6.99 pb RR confusion as a comma can. Updated! 0-399-24706-8 • 978-0-399-24706-4 Harriet Wittels and Joan Greisman 32 pp. • $16.99 hc The Ultimate Baby-Sitter’s Available July 2007 Our bestselling Clear and Simple Thesaurus Dictionary has been fully Handbook REVISED and UPDATED, and now Debra Mostow Zakarin Who Moved My Cheese? for Kids Illustrated by Ruta Daugavietis lists a definition, part of speech, Spencer Johnson, M.D. and “Discover a wealth of valuable infor- synonyms, antonyms, and a sample Christian Johnson mation and many useful tips in this sentence for each entry. Illustrated by Steve Pileggi fast-paced, readable book…a lively “This book could aid children in 0-448-44309-0 • 978-0-448-44309-6 352 pp. • $10.99 pb introduction to the realities of baby- understanding that ‘the best change sitting.” —Booklist happens inside of you—like when D is for Dahl: 0-8431-7936-8 • 978-0-8431-7936-1 you believe a change can lead to 128 pp. • $4.99 pb A GLORIUMPTIOUS A-Z GUIDE TO THE something better.’” WORLD OF ROALD DAHL —School Library Journal Compiled by Wendy Cooling 0-399-24016-0 • 978-0-399-24016-4 Illustrated by Quentin