Discover the inspiring tales of kick-ass girls in this empowering collection of classic children's tales, retold by multi-award winning author Anita Ganeri.

Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or witches Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. They live freely, happily ever after, without restraint or narrowly defined roles.

These stories include:
- Atalanta the Huntress (Greece)
- Nana Miriam (Niger)
- Fitcher's Bird (Germany)
- The Girl and the Puma (Argentina)
- Li Chi Slays the Serpent (China)
- Brave Woman Counts Coup (US/White River Sioux)
- Mizilca (Romania)
- The Pirate Princess (Poland/Jewish)
- The Samurai Maiden (Japan)
- Molly Whuppie (England)

Accompanied by magical illustrations, these stories will capture the hearts and minds of young readers everywhere.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic myths tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or to unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning storybook collection brings together 23 legends from around the world and from various cultures: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come. The perfect gift for any budding astrologer or astronomer and for anyone who loves gazing at the stars or reading about mythology.

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 from a terrible tyrant; brave Bradamante, who rides into battle on a flying horse; fearless Lykke, the mermaid who saved a prince from drowning; and many more thrilling tales. Beautiful full-color illustrations by award-winning Khoa Le accompany these stories, bringing these enchanting stories to life.

Stories include:
- Dorothy's Adventure in Oz
- Hua Mulan, the Noble Warrior
- Gerda and the Snow Queen
- Princess Kaguya's Great Adventure
- Hermione and Perdita

This giftable hardback provides positive role models that will inspire both boys and girls aged 8+.

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 sturdy pull-tabs introducing the world's countries, inhabitants, and famous landmarks.

Chico Mendes lived in the depths of the Amazon rainforest where trees grew tall and strong and wildlife roamed freely. From the age of 8, Chico worked with his father collecting sap from trees that could be sold to make rubber. Rubber tappers were very poor and the rainforest was increasingly being destroyed by burning and logging, threatening their livelihoods. Chico knew he had to take a stand. He became a spokesperson for the community, fighting hard to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and speaking up for the rights of other rubber tappers. He won several international awards for his campaigns, but the loggers still wouldn't stop. At the age of 44, Chico was murdered by one of the loggers.

Grippingly written by award-winning author, Anita Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, Forest Fighter tells the inspiring story of Chico Mendes, who was not afraid to speak up for others and worked tirelessly to protect the rainforest. It depicts the incredible wildlife and peoples who co-exist there and shows why it is so important that all rainforests are protected.

The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!

What do all birds have in common? Why do leopards have spots? Which fish can climb trees? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating question-and-answer book all about animals. Information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for reading aloud.

Vibrant illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the animal kingdom to life, including tigers, zebras, alligators, and more! This is the idea book for young animal lovers.

Other titles in the I Wonder Why series include The Sea Is Salty, The Sun Rises and Stars Twinkle.

The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!

Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning children's author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out.

Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater creatures beyond your imagination, and learn fascinating facts about our relationship with this watery world.

The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!

Why does the wind blow? How big was the largest snowman ever built? Why do animals sometimes fall out of the sky? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Wind Blows, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about the natural world. Award-winning children's writer Anita Ganeri makes learning fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out.

Bright illustrations by Marie-Eve Tremblay bring the natural wonders of our planet to life, from erupting volcanoes to hot sandy deserts.