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IS AN IMPRINT OF CREATIVE
THE CREATIVE COMPANY,
A FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY PAPER S K CA B
SPRING2019
SINCE 1932.
CONTENTS
Starting Out
Celebrating the life, growth, and development of adorable baby
animals, Starting Out employs a unique first-person perspective to
introduce foundational biological concepts as it narrates the tale of
growing up in the wild. The straightforward text and large photos
of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and
enlighten as readers learn how the young animal’s physical features,
diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and
development.
Seedlings: Transportation
Hello, school buses and snowplows. Hello, …
fun! The popular Seedlings series now offers
irresistible introductions to four community
vehicles. Written in a friendly voice, filled
with dynamic photos, and featuring text
crafted for the youngest of readers, these
The taxi The driver
driver helps knows the
passengers best routes. newest books touch upon the parts and roles
with their
bags. People of vehicles in communities. As introductions
pay the driver
for rides.
to informational text, these titles will plant
the seeds of knowledge!
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Price Ambulances
Individual titles: $8.99 978-1-62832-629-1
Specifications Fire Trucks
978-1-62832-630-7
Page count: 24
Helicopters
Trim size: 83/4" × 11" 978-1-62832-631-4
Color photographs Rescue Boats
© 2019 978-1-62832-632-1
Interest level:
Age 6 and up
Classic Series: A M A Z I N G M A C H I N E S
Amazing Machines
From the heavy blades of bulldozers to the hauling bodies of
dump trucks, heavy machinery and equipment have long been
used in construction and demolition alike. Appealing to future
builders, mechanics, and engineers, this series explores the
continued use of six Amazing Machines. Detailed photos and
STEM-appropriate text examine the featured machine’s parts,
functions, variations, and worksites. Each book also includes a
labeled pictorial diagram of the machine.
Price Backhoes
Individual titles: $8.99 978-1-62832-501-0
Specifications Bulldozers
978-1-62832-502-7
Page count: 24
Concrete Mixers
Trim size: 8¾" × 11" 978-1-62832-503-4
Color photographs Cranes
© 2018 978-1-62832-504-1
Interest level: Dump Trucks “This large-format volume attractively utilizes white space, footnoted
Age 6 and up 978-1-62832-506-5
Excavators vocabulary definitions, and crisp, full-page photos that will support
978-1-62832-505-8 independent reading and hold the attention of pre-readers invested in
construction glamour shots.” – Booklist review for Cranes
A Dog’s Life
Providing an insightful and accessible look at several aspects of dog ownership,
A Dog’s Life highlights how to care for and understand our loyal four-legged
companions. Each book offers a brief tutorial and works with the others to compile
a comprehensive yet introductory guide to such issues as what motivates a dog,
methods of proper handling and grooming, and how to interpret behaviors, facial
expressions, and vocalizations. Vibrant, relatable photos feature an array of dogs
and are sure to entice humans and canines alike!
Spinosaurus —
Tyrannosaurus Splashing
rex It Together
Around
— Piecing
SOUND-IT-OUT:
Cretaceous:
kri-TEY-shush
Dinosaur Days 15
Journeying back through time, Dinosaur Days acquaints readers with eight creatures of the 13
Mesozoic era. Using age-appropriate language, this new series will whet young paleontologists’
appetites as it uncovers when and where important fossils have been found as well as what
these fossilized remains have revealed about the dinosaur’s lifestyle, including how its physical
features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline and
comparative graphic provide additional context.
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help robots make repairs on the outside
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X-Books
X-Books are for kids who love facts—especially in bite-sized portions Price
and about fascinating true subjects. Plentiful images and graphical Individual titles: $9.99
Specifications
representations stimulate visual perception, drawing readers into Page count: 32
the informational texts. Each title is framed by a signature Top 5 Trim size: 7" × 9¼"
Color photographs
countdown feature that serves as an example of sequential order: in
© 2018–2019
X-Books: Reptiles, these sidebars summarize the extraordinary abilities Interest level:
and features of some of the most intriguing reptiles in the animal Age 9 and up
kingdom. Count down the world’s most extreme reptiles, and launch
a lifetime of reading without limits!
Seedlings: Animals
Hello, wild animals and dogs. Hello, farm animals and insects. Hello,
… fun! The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions
to many different animals. Written in a friendly voice, filled with
dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers,
these books touch upon the physical characteristics and habitats of
a variety of animals. Each title closes with a labeled-image guide for
further review.
Classic Series: S E E D L I N G S : C O M M U N I T Y L I F E
Classic Series: I N M Y B A C K Y A R D
Classic Series: I C E A G E M E G A B E A S T S
Classic Series: H E A L T H Y P L A T E S
Classic Series: G R O W W I T H M E
Classic Series: N A T U R E ’ S B O U N T Y
“Assisted by terrific photos, these books do an excellent job describing the interrelatedness
of the inhabitants of mountain, Arctic, and marine ecosystems.” – The Horn Book Guide
complex text draws readers into this interdisciplinary life science series.
Classic Series: R E E L T I M E
Reel Time Price Fresh Fish
Individual titles: $9.99 978-1-62832-379-5
Guiding novices through the basic “dos and Gone Fishing
Specifications
don’ts” of fishing, this series will help young 978-1-62832-380-1
Page count: 32
The Perfect Spot
anglers properly prepare for any fishing outing. Trim size: 9" × 10" 978-1-62832-382-5
Color photographs Tackling the Box
Each book builds upon the others to compile a
© 2017; Interest level: 978-1-62832-384-9
comprehensive look at the sport. Age 8 and up Take the Bait
978-1-62832-383-2
Fishing Gear
978-1-62832-381-8
Classic Series: H O R S I N G A R O U N D
Classic Series: C O O K I N G S C H O O L
Classic Series: A R E T H E Y R E A L ?
Are They Real? Price Aliens
Individual titles: $8.99 978-1-62832-367-2
Engaging curious young minds with tales of Angels
Specifications
mysterious encounters and scientific findings, 978-1-62832-368-9
Page count: 24
Bigfoot
this series explores the possible existence of Trim size: 8¾" × 8¾" 978-1-62832-369-6
Color photographs and Chupacabra
legendary creatures and beings.
illustrations 978-1-62832-370-2
© 2017 Fairies
Interest level: 978-1-62832-371-9
Age 6 and up Loch Ness Monster
978-1-62832-372-6
Classic Series: T H A T ’ S S P O O K Y !
Classic Series: E N D U R I N G M Y S T E R I E S
Classic Series: O U R W O N D E R F U L W E A T H E R
“Stunning color photos and a clean format will spark readers’ interest in science. The content moves beyond mere
description of natural phenomena, offering easy-to-understand explanations.” – School Library Journal
Classic Series: M A K I N G M A T H W O R K
Classic Series: M Y S T E R I E S O F T H E U N I V E R S E
Classic Series: H A R N E S S I N G E N E R G Y
Classic Series: T H I N K L I K E A S C I E N T I S T
Classic Series: N O W T H A T ’ S F A S T !
Classic Series: N O W T H A T ’ S B I G !
Classic Series: P E O P L E S O F N O R T H A M E R I C A
“Elegant in design and sumptuously illustrated, this … is one of the strongest [series] about
Native Americans to come out in a long time.” – School Library Journal
Classic Series: P R E S E R V I N G A M E R I C A
Preserving America Price Badlands National Park Grand Canyon Rocky Mountain
Individual titles: $12.00 978-1-62832-179-1 National Park National Park
Surveying the full history and development Big Bend National Park 978-0-89812-879-6 978-1-62832-182-1
Specifications
978-1-62832-180-7 Grand Teton Yellowstone
of each park, and featuring notes offering tips Page count: 48
Death Valley National Park National Park
and itineraries for visitors, these gorgeously Trim size: 8¾" × 10¼" National Park 978-1-62832-181-4 978-0-89812-881-9
Color photographs 978-0-89812-877-2 Great Smoky Mountains Yosemite National Park
illustrated titles transport readers directly to National Park 978-0-89812-882-6
© 2014, 2016 Everglades National
the wilderness. Interest level: Park 978-0-89812-880-2
Age 10 and up 978-0-89812-878-9
ê “… makes you want to pack your bags.” – Library Media Connection Starred Review
“… some of history’s baddest bunches—scaled way down for a younger crowd.” – Booklist
Classic Series: A N C I E N T C I V I L I Z A T I O N S
Classic Series: G R E A T E X P E D I T I O N S
“These brief volumes introduce early readers to the world of espionage using easy-to-understand language
and simple sentences.... A fine introductory series for young readers.” – School Library Journal
Classic Series: W A R T I M E S P I E S
Classic Series: S P I E S A R O U N D T H E W O R L D
“With a sidebar-heavy, cardboard-beige design that makes it look as if you’re paging through a top-secret file drawer crammed with mug shots,
fingerprints, maps, and more, … the ‘Spies around the World’ series gives an expedient but surprisingly robust report.” – Booklist
U.S. Special Forces Price Air Force Special Marine Corps Forces
Individual titles: Operations Command Special Operations
Covering the chronology of 10 special ops 978-1-62832-046-6 Command
$12.00
forces, each title includes sidebars about such Army Rangers 978-1-62832-050-3
Specifications
978-1-62832-610-9 Marine Force Recon
topics as weaponry, facilities, and depictions in Page count: 48
Delta Force 978-1-62832-611-6
Trim size: 8¾" × 10¼" 978-1-62832-047-3
literature and movies. Navy SEALs
Color and historical FBI Hostage Rescue & 978-1-62832-051-0
photographs SWAT Teams Night Stalkers
© 2015, 2019 978-1-62832-048-0 978-1-62832-612-3
“These eye-catching titles provide a closer Interest level: Green Berets SEAL Team Six
look at elite forces in action.” – Booklist Age 10 and up 978-1-62832-049-7 978-1-62832-613-0
Classic Series: A G E N T S O F G O V E R N M E N T
Classic Series: B U I L T F O R S U C C E S S
Classic Series: T U R N I N G P O I N T S
Classic Series: B Y T H E P E O P L E
Classic Series: P U N C T U A T E I T !
Classic Series: C L A S S R O O M H O W - T O
Classic Series: V O I C E S I N P O E T R Y
“The melding of lush photography and sparse text makes for a great experience in viewing and reading.” – Booklist
Classic Series: A R T W O R L D
Classic Series: B R U S H E S W I T H G R E A T N E S S
“The reproductions are exceedingly fine, and a spacious design complements the content admirably.” – School Library Journal
Classic Series: S O C C E R C H A M P I O N S
Classic Series: M A K I N G T H E P L A Y
Classic Series: T H E B I G T I M E
Price
The Big Time Individual titles: $9.99
Aaron Rodgers Kevin Durant
978-1-62832-059-6 978-1-62832-077-0
High-interest biographies introduce athletic Specifications Adrian Peterson LeBron James
icons, including where these stars came from, Page count: 24 978-1-62832-060-2 978-1-62832-063-3
Trim size: 8¼" × 10" Calvin Johnson Stephen Curry
the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they Color photographs 978-1-62832-076-3 978-1-62832-268-2
made it to … The Big Time! © 2014, 2017
Interest level:
Age 6 and up
NBA Champions
Placing enthusiasts courtside with fast-breaking action shots and
graphics and charts packed with team statistics, player information,
and more, this series spotlights star players, prominent coaches, and
the triumphs and downfalls of NBA Champions.
Classic Series: T H E N B A : A H I S T O R Y O F H O O P S
Atlanta Hawks Dallas Mavericks Los Angeles Clippers Minnesota Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors
978-1-62832-438-9 978-1-62832-444-0 978-1-62832-450-1 Timberwolves 978-1-62832-460-0 978-1-62832-465-5
Boston Celtics Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Lakers 978-1-62832-455-6 Phoenix Suns Utah Jazz
978-1-62832-439-6 978-1-62832-445-7 978-1-62832-451-8 New Orleans Pelicans 978-1-62832-461-7 978-1-62832-466-2
Brooklyn Nets Detroit Pistons Memphis Grizzlies 978-1-62832-456-3 Portland Trail Blazers Washington Wizards
978-1-62832-440-2 978-1-62832-446-4 978-1-62832-452-5 New York Knicks 978-1-62832-462-4 978-1-62832-467-9
Charlotte Hornets Golden State Warriors Miami Heat 978-1-62832-457-0 Sacramento Kings
978-1-62832-441-9 978-1-62832-447-1 978-1-62832-453-2 Oklahoma City Thunder 978-1-62832-463-1
Chicago Bulls Houston Rockets Milwaukee Bucks 978-1-62832-458-7 San Antonio Spurs
978-1-62832-442-6 978-1-62832-448-8 978-1-62832-454-9 Orlando Magic 978-1-62832-464-8
Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana Pacers 978-1-62832-459-4
978-1-62832-443-3 978-1-62832-449-5
Super Bowl Champions Price Baltimore Ravens Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders
Individual titles: $9.99 978-0-89812-951-9 978-0-89812-957-1 978-0-89812-963-2
Acquainting readers with the story of Chicago Bears Miami Dolphins Pittsburgh Steelers
Specifications
National Football League teams that have 978-0-89812-952-6 978-0-89812-958-8 978-0-89812-964-9
Page count: 24
Dallas Cowboys New England Patriots St. Louis Rams
won the Super Bowl trophy, each title Trim size: 8¾" × 8¾"
978-0-89812-953-3 978-0-89812-959-5 978-0-89812-965-6
Color photographs Denver Broncos New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers
presents action-driven photos, a concise team
© 2014 978-0-89812-954-0 978-0-89812-960-1 978-0-89812-966-3
history, brief profiles of larger-than-life NFL Interest level: Green Bay Packers New York Giants Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age 6 and up 978-0-89812-955-7 978-0-89812-961-8 978-0-89812-967-0
stars, and more!
Indianapolis Colts New York Jets Washington Redskins
978-0-89812-956-4 978-0-89812-962-5 978-0-89812-968-7
“… one of the few attractive football series with a text
short enough for reading to young children.” – Booklist
Classic Series: N F L T O D A Y
NFL Today
Brilliant photos capture the game’s energy,
and side panels introduce gridiron greats as
this series encapsulates the origins, stars, and
unforgettable moments of immensely popular
National Football League teams.
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MIAMI DOLPHINS GENERAL MANAGER
RANDY MUELLER ON RAY LEWIS
Page count: 48 as Woodson, Starks, and cornerback Chris McAllister, the Ravens could put a stranglehold on opposing
offenses. But with the exception of Ogden, Baltimore’s offense had just mediocre ability.
Billick loved coordinating offenses that featured high-powered passing attacks. But in Baltimore, he
didn’t have the type of talent needed to run an explosive offense through the air. Instead, he installed a
Ray Lewis
to hold opponents down.
The Ravens started the 1999 season 3–6. But then the team took flight, averaging 26 points per game
LINEBACKER / RAVENS SEASONS: 1996–PRESENT / HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-1 / WEIGHT: 245 POUNDS the rest of the year. Much of the offensive spark came when backup quarterback Tony Banks stepped
in at midseason and tossed 17 touchdown passes—many of them to receiver Qadry Ismail, a speedster
who piled up more than 1,000 receiving yards. Behind these efforts and those of the NFL’s second-best
Color and historical photographs defense, Baltimore won five of its last seven games to finish 8–8. “We’ve built a little fire here,” said
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Coach Billick. “It will be interesting to see how big it gets.”
Dick Butkus. Lawrence Taylor. Ray Lewis. Such is the reputation of Ray Lewis that any discussion of
the greatest linebackers in NFL history must include “Ray-Ray.” Number 52 had it all: great instincts, oping to add fuel to their fire, the Ravens used the fifth overall pick of the 2000
good speed, and vicious hitting power. As Miami Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said, “He
NFL Draft to select University of Tennessee running back Jamal Lewis, a big,
wants to break someone in half each time he hits them.” Lewis’s ability was made evident by the slew
© 2013
of awards won during his career—2 NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards (2000 and 2003), a Super powerful ballcarrier with the ability to wear down opposing defenses. The Ravens
Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and 13 Pro Bowl selections. But what truly elevated him into also added offensive firepower by signing veteran tight end Shannon Sharpe and
the realm of all-time greats was the passion and vocal leadership he brought onto the field. Fellow former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Trent Dilfer. Sharpe gave the Ravens a
Ravens defenders played with an extra bit of energy for fear of letting Lewis down. Lewis’s legacy was
sure-handed target, while Dilfer was signed to serve as Banks’s backup.
tarnished somewhat in February 2000, when he was charged with murder after two men were killed
outside an Atlanta nightclub during a Super Bowl party. He was ultimately cleared of the most serious The Ravens soared to a 5–1 start in 2000. The fearsome defense led the way, not allowing a single
charges and came back to lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl a year later. point in three of those six games. But the Ravens’ offense, which had looked so promising at the end
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Arizona Cardinals Cincinnati Bengals Houston Texans New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers Tennessee Titans
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Atlanta Falcons Cleveland Browns Indianapolis Colts New Orleans Saints St. Louis Rams Washington Redskins
978-0-89812-846-8 978-0-89812-852-9 978-0-89812-858-1 978-0-89812-864-2 978-0-89812-870-3 978-0-89812-876-5
Baltimore Ravens Dallas Cowboys Jacksonville Jaguars New York Giants San Diego Chargers
978-0-89812-847-5 978-0-89812-853-6 978-0-89812-859-8 978-0-89812-865-9 978-0-89812-871-0
Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs New York Jets San Francisco 49ers
978-0-89812-848-2 978-0-89812-854-3 978-0-89812-860-4 978-0-89812-866-6 978-0-89812-872-7
Carolina Panthers Detroit Lions Miami Dolphins Oakland Raiders Seattle Seahawks
978-0-89812-849-9 978-0-89812-855-0 978-0-89812-861-1 978-0-89812-867-3 978-0-89812-873-4
Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Bay Buccaneers
978-0-89812-850-5 978-0-89812-856-7 978-0-89812-862-8 978-0-89812-868-0 978-0-89812-874-1
World Series Champions Price Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Angels New York Mets
Individual titles: $7.99 978-0-89812-809-3 of Anaheim 978-0-89812-819-2
This series celebrates Major League Baseball Baltimore Orioles 978-0-89812-816-1 New York Yankees
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978-0-89812-810-9 Los Angeles Dodgers 978-0-89812-820-8
teams that have batted, slid, and thrown their Page count: 24 978-0-89812-817-8
Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Phillies
Trim size: 8¾" × 8¾" 978-0-89812-811-6 Miami Marlins 978-0-89812-821-5
way to championship glory. The text narrates
Color and historical Chicago White Sox 978-0-89812-815-4 Toronto Blue Jays
each team’s history, while exciting photos help photographs 978-0-89812-813-0 Minnesota Twins 978-0-89812-824-6
© 2013 Cincinnati Reds 978-0-89812-818-5
introduce baseball immortals.
Interest level: 978-0-89812-814-7
Age 6 and up
Classic Series: B A S E B A L L : T H E G R E A T A M E R I C A N G A M E
“The writing is engaging, and the eye-popping yet tasteful format is an immediate draw.” – Booklist
Classic Series: O D Y S S E Y S I N A R T I S T R Y
Classic Series: O D Y S S E Y S I N P R O S E
Classic Series: O D Y S S E Y S I N H I S T O R Y
Classic Series: O D Y S S E Y S I N N A T U R E
Classic Series: O D Y S S E Y S I N C R I M E S C E N E S C I E N C E
Classic Series: O D Y S S E Y S I N E X T R E M E S P O R T S