Kids and Teen Blog
New Releases: Kids Highlights November 2014
by Dan
Kids / November 11, 2014
We have three fabulous new nonfiction titles for kids available this month!
The Lonely Planet Kids World Atlas
Lonely Planet
Finally, Lonely Planet has made the Atlas kids have been waiting for!
With 160 pages of illustrated maps, engaging infographics, mind-blowing photography and a large dose of humour, this is the atlas that shows kids what the world is really like. Touching on popular culture, sports and school life, this will bring the world to life for kids aged 8 and up.
Ages 8+
Available Now
Lonely Planet
Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space, covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit!
Unique illustrations take kids to the heart of the action and amazing photos show what the universe is really like.
Incredible stories of real-life space exploration for kids aged 8 and up, by author and astrobiologist Professor Mark Brake.
Ages 8+
Available Now
Meet the Artist!
Patricia Geis
Henri Matisse: Meet the Artist! takes young readers of all ages on a colorful interactive journey through the work of the beloved French painter and sculptor. Featuring flaps, cutouts, and pull tabs, this engaging pop-up book covers Matisse's entire artistic career, including his paintings, drawings, sculptures, and paper cutouts, as well as the story of his lifelong friendship with Pablo Picasso. With activities that encourage readers to explore the artist's signature methods, this hands-on introduction will inspire budding artists from eight to eighty.
Ages 7-12
Available Now
