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EARLY SPRING 2020

CREATIVE COMPANY

Amicus Ink

Creative Co. Amicus Early Spring 2020

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Arctic Foxesby Anastasia Suen

Bundle up! It’s time to discover the unique animals that live at the top of the

world. This search-and-find series lets young readers explore the arctic and

the animals that live there. Find out how their bodies are adapted to the frigid

climate and what they do to survive. This search-and-find book invites young

readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple

facts about an arctic foxes' arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

The Creative Company

On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.85 x 7.95 • 16 pages

9781681525235 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Foxes & Wolves

Series: Spot Arctic Animals

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Orcasby Anastasia Suen






facts about an orca’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.85 x 7.95 • 16 pages

9781681525242 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Marine Life


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Polar Bearsby Anastasia Suen






facts about a polar bear’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.95 x 8 • 16 pages

9781681525259 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Bears


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Reindeerby Anastasia Suen






facts about a reindeer’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.95 x 8 • 16 pages

9781681525266 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Deer, Moose & Caribou


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Sea Ottersby Anastasia Suen






facts about a sea otter’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

7.1 x 8.15 • 16 pages

9781681525273 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Mammals


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Snowy Owlsby Anastasia Suen






facts about a snowy owl’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.9 x 7.95 • 16 pages

9781681525280 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Birds


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Christmasby Mari Schuh

Happy holidays! Highlighting five different cultures and religions, these

search-and-find books teach young readers about six different holidays. Kids

will learn the significance of these holidays and the symbols and traditions that

go with them. This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new

vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Christmas

holiday and the way people celebrate it.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.9 x 7.95 • 16 pages

9781681525297 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Festivals / Christmas

Series: Spot Holidays

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Diwaliby Mari Schuh





vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Diwali



On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.85 x 7.95 • 16 pages

9781681525303 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Festivals / Other,

Religious


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Hanukkahby Mari Schuh





vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Hanukkah



On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.95 x 8 • 16 pages

9781681525327 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Celebrations /

Hanukkah


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Kwanzaaby Mari Schuh





vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Kwanzaa



On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.9 x 8 • 16 pages

9781681525334 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Festivals / Kwanzaa


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Ramadanby Mari Schuh





vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Ramadan



On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.85 x 7.95 • 16 pages

9781681525341 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Festivals / Other,

Religious


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Bikingby Nessa Black

Grab your gear and head outdoors! The series of search-and-find books

highlights new vocabulary and simple facts about fun outdoor activities. Find

the picture, and learn the words! This search-and-find book invites young

readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about bike

riding.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.9 x 8 • 16 pages

9781681525358 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Cycling

Series: Spot Outdoor Fun

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Campingby Nessa Black




readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about

camping.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.95 x 8.05 • 16 pages

9781681525365 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Camping &

Outdoors


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Canoeingby Nessa Black





canoeing.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.9 x 7.95 • 16 pages

9781681525372 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Water

Sports


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Fishingby Nessa Black





recreational fishing.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.9 x 8.05 • 16 pages

9781681525389 • $11.99 • pb


Outdoors


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Gardeningby Nessa Black




readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about keeping

a garden.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

7.05 x 8.1 • 16 pages

9781681525396 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Gardening


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Hikingby Nessa Black




readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about hiking

outdoors.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.95 x 8.05 • 16 pages

9781681525402 • $11.99 • pb


Outdoors


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Horseback Ridingby Nessa Black




readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about riding

horses.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.9 x 8.05 • 16 pages

9781681525419 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Equestrian


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Rock Climbingby Nessa Black





climbing rocks outdoors.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.88 x 8 • 16 pages

9781681525426 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Extreme

Sports


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British Shorthair Catsby Mary Ellen Klukow

A cat is a cat-but not all cats are created equally! New books in this popular

series introduce six more favorite cat breeds and the characteristics that make

them unique. For cat lovers and potential pet owners alike, these books show

young readers the personality and behavior of each cat breed. A photo-

illustrated book for early readers about British Shorthair cats. Describes the

cat's unique features, great hunting skills, and how they act as pets. Includes

a table of contents, photodiagram, glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 24 pages

9781681525433 • $12.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Cats • Ages ages 6 to 8

Series: Favorite Cat Breeds

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Devon Rex Catsby Mary Ellen Klukow





illustrated book for early readers about Devon Rex cats. Describes the cat's

unique pixie features, its fortuitous discovery, and how they act as pets.

Includes a table of contents, photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and

index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 24 pages

9781681525440 • $12.99 • pb



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Exotic Catsby Mary Ellen Klukow





illustrated book for early readers about Exotic cats. Describes the cat's unique

features, its connection to the Persian, and how they act as pets. Includes a

table of contents, photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 24 pages

9781681525457 • $12.99 • pb



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Oriental Catsby Mary Ellen Klukow





illustrated book for early readers about Oriental cats. Describes the cat's

unique raspy voice, its playful nature, and how they act as pets. Includes a

table of contents, photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 24 pages

9781681525464 • $12.99 • pb



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Scottish Foldsby Mary Ellen Klukow





illustrated book for early readers about Scottish Fold cats. Describes the cat's

unique folded ears, its first ancestor, Susie, and how they act as pets.

Includes a table of contents, photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and

index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 24 pages

9781681525471 • $12.99 • pb



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Siberian Catsby Mary Ellen Klukow





illustrated book for early readers about Siberian cats. Describes the cat's

strong features, its Russian history, and how they act as pets. Includes a table

of contents, photo diagram,glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 24 pages

9781681525488 • $12.99 • pb



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Basketballby M. K. Osborne

Every four years, athletes gather to test their strength and speed against the

world's best at the Summer Olympic Games. This updated series explains the

most popular Olympic sporting events to young readers who are eager to

watch the excitement. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary,

further resources, and index. This updated book for elementary readers

presents information about the history and rules of basketball at the Olympics.

Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and

index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525495 • $13.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Olympics •

Ages ages 7 to 9

Series: Summer Olympic Sports

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Combat Sportsby M. K. Osborne






presents information about the rules and types of combat sports featured at

the Olympics,including wrestling, boxing, taekwon do, judo, fencing, and

karate. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources,

and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525501 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9


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Gymnasticsby M. K. Osborne






presents information about the history and rules of gymnastics featured at the

Olympics, including artistic, rhythmic, andtrampoline. Includes a table of

contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525518 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9


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Swimming and Divingby M. K. Osborne






presents information about the rules and types of swimming and diving events

featured at the Olympics, including swimmingraces, diving, and artistic

swimming (formerly synchronized swimming). Includes a table of contents,

Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525525 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9


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Track and Fieldby M. K. Osborne






presents information about the track and field events featured at the Olympics,

including running, jumping, and throwing events. Includes a table of contents,

Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525532 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9


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Volleyballby M. K. Osborne






presents information about the history and rules of volleyball at the Olympics,

including indoor and beach volleyball. Includes a table of contents, Q&A

boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525549 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9


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Wheelchair Sports at the Paralympicsby Matt Bowers

The Paralympics are here and there's so much to see! From fast paced team

sports to intense individual races, the world's best athletes with disabilities

come together to compete in Olympic-style games. High-impact photography

will keep readers engaged while learning about athletes who compete for a

gold medal.

A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic basketball,

tennis, rugby, and fencing events. Includes descriptions of each of these

men's and women's wheelchair sports. Readers will be introduced to some

rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A

features, table of contents, photo captions, glossary, further resources, and

index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525556 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9

Series: Paralympic Sports

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Water Sports at the Paralympicsby Matt Bowers





gold medal.

A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic swimming,

canoe, and rowing events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and

women's water sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they

differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A features, table of contents,

photo captions, glossary, further resources, and index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525563 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9


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Individual Sports at the Paralympicsby Matt Bowers





gold medal.

A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic athletics,

cycling, archery, and triathlon events. Includes descriptions of each of these

men's and women's individual sports. Readers will be introduced to some

rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A


index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525570 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9


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Team Sports at the Paralympicsby Matt Bowers





gold medal.

A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic football,

sitting volleyball, and goalball events. Includes descriptions of each of these

men's and women's team sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules

and how they may differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A


index.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525587 • $13.99 • pb


Ages ages 7 to 9


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Building an Airportby Karen Latchana Kenney

How long does it take to build an airport or a highway? Emphasizing the

process of creation from idea to execution, these books illuminate the building

sequence for young readers. A running timeline on each spread highlights

each step. Elementary readers will follow the sequence of the process taken

for building an airport, from the proposal, planning, and actual construction. A

table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525594 • $17.00 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Aviation • Ages ages 6 to 8

Series: Sequence Amazing Structures

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Building a Subwayby Annie C. Holdren





to build an extension of a subway system, from the proposal, planning, tunnel

digging, and construction of the train and tracks. A table of contents, glossary,

further resources, and an index are included.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525600 • $17.00 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Railroads & Trains • Ages ages 6

to 8


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Building an Offshore Oil Rigby Annie C. Holdren





to build an offshore oil rig from the proposal, planning, and actual construction

of the rig. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index

areincluded.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525617 • $17.00 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Tech / How Things

Work • Ages ages 6 to 8


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Building a Highwayby Karen Latchana Kenney





to build a highway from the proposal, planning, and actual construction. A

table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.


On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.5 x 9.5 • 32 pages

9781681525624 • $17.00 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Cars & Trucks • Ages ages 6 to 8


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The Amicus Book of Animalsby Isobel Lundie

A graphic paper-collage of familiar animals associates their behaviors with

simple descriptive language to foster recognition and reading.


On Sale: Feb 25/20

6.13 x 6.13 • 10 pages

9781681525709 • $12.99 • board book

Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / General • Ages 6 to 8

years

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The Amicus Book of Colorsby Isobel Lundie

A graphic paper-collage of familiar objects associates colors with simple

descriptive language to foster recognition and reading.


On Sale: Feb 25/20

6.25 x 6.25 • 10 pages

9781681525716 • $12.99 • board book

Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Colors • Ages 6 to 8

years

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Easterby Mari Schuh





vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the Easter



On Sale: Jan 21/20

6.95 x 8.05 • 16 pages

9781681525310 • $11.99 • pb

Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Festivals / Easter


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