Anita Ganeri

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  • Bibliography:
    41 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 1993
  • Latest Book:
    March 2022
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Full Series List in Order

Monster Fight Club

Heroes of Myths and Legends (Aug-2011)
Outlaws and Villains from History (Aug-2011)

Book List in Order: 41 titles

  • France

  • The Story of Christmas

  • The Young Person's Guide to Shakespeare

    Who was Shakespeare, and why has his work remained so compelling to us for so many centuries? With conversational text, informative sidebars, and full-color photographs, The Young Person’s Guide to Shakespeare makes Shakespeare’s life and work ac...

  • Religious Food

  • Eruption: The Story of Volcanoes

    DK Readers: Level 2

    What spits our fire and ash? What sleeps for years but may explode with a bang at any time? Find out all about volcanoes! Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate ...

  • Ancient Egyptians

    This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of the ancient Egyptians. It explores how the Egyptians worked, played, prayed to their gods, and lived their daily lives. It also looks at how the Egyptian world was ruled and at the famous to...

  • The Incas

  • A Pet's Life Set

  • Rainforests



  • Dinosaurs

    Fossils no more, dinosaurs are brought back to life to challenge each other in epic battles. Dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period to the Jurassic period meet for the first time to test their strength in this high-interest read. Where else will dinosa...

  • Gods and Goddesses

    Gods and goddesses from around the world are detailed in this epic volume. Greek, Hindu, and Native American gods are challenged in head to head battles. Extensive backgrounds are given on each of the deities, including their powers, weaknesses, and ...

  • Heroes of Myths and Legends

    Monster Fight Club

    Famous heroes from ancient myths are put to the test in this thrilling volume. Heroic figures, from Odysseus to Mulan, duke it out, while fascinating historical information is revealed. This fact-filled book explores the magical stories associated wi...

  • Outlaws and Villains from History

    Monster Fight Club

    Criminals and bad guys from the Old West to Japan are put to the test in this thrilling book. Each historical villains personal history and strengths and weaknesses are thoroughly detailed. Blackbeard vs. Eric the Red and Vlad the Impaler vs. Atilla ...

  • I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps

    This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-...

  • Story of Columbus

    Find out how explorer Christopher Columbus survived great danger on the high seas on his voyages to the New World. Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for chi...

  • My Pop-Up World Atlas

    Watch the whole world spring to life!

    Budding geographers will love to immerse themselves in this fun, bright, fact-packed first atlas with lots of detailed illustrations. Each continent has its own spread, with pop-ups, flaps, booklets, and s...

  • Sharks

    With their sharp teeth, legendary speed, and menacing reputation, sharks are a perennial non-fiction favorite, and Kingfisher Readers L4: Sharks by Anita Ganeri delivers an amazing array of information and stunning photography on all aspects of sh...

  • Hearing

    "In simple language, explains how the ears work to help us hear. Describes how the parts of the ear take in light and how the nerves in the ear send messages to the brain to tell us what we hear"--Provided by publisher....

  • Norse Myths and Legends

    The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores...



  • Sight

  • Smell

  • Taste

  • Touch

    "In simple language, explains the sense of touch and how the skin organ works to help humans feel things. Describes the parts of skin, such as glands and hair, and how nerves in the skin send messages of pain, temperature, and other touches to the br...

  • First Day at Gymnastics

    Learn to read with First Day at Gymnastics, a Level 1 DK Reader. Join Jenny on her first day of gymnastics class and introduce your child to the fun of cartwheels and flips. Follow the story and exercise their mind! Packed with full-color photogra...

  • Beowulf

    Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby swamp - Grendel. Could the brave warrior Beowulf save Denmark's people and fight the monster? This ...

  • Grace Darling

    In 1838 a young woman named Grace Darling was thrown into the spotlight after helping her lighthouse keeper father to save a group of people who had been shipwrecked on the rocks in a storm. This biography by Anita Ganeri explains the true story t...

  • Chinese Myths and Legends

    The Ancient Chinese lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of Chin...

  • Exploring Rain Forests

    Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world’s most exciting habitats! This book looks at rainforests around the world such as those in the Amazon, West Africa and Sumatra, ta...

  • Fairy Tales

    This title introduces readers to the magical world of writing fairy tales. Key features of the genre are explained, top tips are given, and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story....



  • Myths in 30 Seconds

    30 marvelous and magical myths retold in half a minute! This illustrated collection of traditional tales from cultures around the world introduces you to heroes and giants, gods and goddesses, monsters and magic, and more. The bite-size retellings ar...

  • Cinderella

  • Colorful Creatures

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    Running through the rainbow, Colorful Creatures will dazzle you with the range and vibrancy of animal colors. From red and sapphire parrots to black and white orca whales, the animal kingdom encompasses a vast range of colors. This book is sure to de...

  • The Divali Story

    Anita Ganeri retells the Divali Story with her usual sensitivity and gift for drawing children into the narrative. Exquisite watercolor illustrations breathe warmth and life into the the Hindu festival of Divali which celebrates the goddess Lakshmi a...

  • The Hanukkah Story

    Anita Ganeri retells the story of how Judah saved the Jews and their beliefs from King Antiochus with her usual sensitivity and gift for drawing children into the narrative. Exquisite watercolor illustrations breathe warmth and life into the Hanukkah...

  • Star Stories

    Share the wonder of the stars with this delightful storybook collection featuring constellation myths from around the world.

    For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell...

  • Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls


    This beautifully illustrated, full-color hardback presents an inspiring collection of 15 stories from around the world, retold by multi award-winning author Anita Ganeri.

    Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, ...

  • Rainforest Warrior

  • Fantastic Tales for Fearless Girls

    This beautifully illustrated hardcover brings together 31 of the most courageous and irrepressible heroines of classic children's fiction and traditional folk tales from around the world. Discover the stories of plucky Dorothy, who freed faraway Oz f...

  • Heroes of History

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    Discover the world's most famous, brilliant, and crazy characters!Informative narrative text, fictionalized diary entries, and fascinating facts tell the stories of some of the most famous, brilliant, and crazy historical characters to have ever ...



  • Perishing Poles

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  • Visit to Scotland

    • / General Fiction
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Anita Ganeri has published 41 books.

Anita Ganeri does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Fantastic Tales for Fearless Girls, was published in March 2022.

The first book by Anita Ganeri, France, was published in October 1993.

Yes. Anita Ganeri has 1 series.
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