MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This fall, open up the world of nonfiction for emergent readers with Lerner Publishing Group’s new Bumba Books™ brand! Seven engaging new series feature eye-catching photographs, intriguing topics, easy-to-read text, simple charts and diagrams, and attractive design. Each of the 42 new titles also includes age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary to help kids build nonfiction reading skills.
“Bumba Books are colorful, engaging books that appeal to new readers and their inherent interest in learning about the world,” says Ashley Kuehl, editorial director of Lerner Publications, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group. “As part of our commitment to building strong foundations for literacy and learning, we’ve also included age-appropriate critical thinking questions in each book. These are designed to help readers engage with the information on the page and to also practice thinking critically beyond it.”
The following seven series will be released this fall:
Hooray for Community Helpers!— Who makes a difference in your community? Meet a diverse collection of community helpers, including police officers, veterinarians, and farmers.
I See Ocean Animals— Dive deep into the sea with these fascinating introductions to ocean animals.
It’s a Holiday!— How do we celebrate together? Learn about holiday traditions—such as Ramadan and Halloween—that we observe throughout the year.
Machines That Go— Come along for the ride with these compelling titles on a wide variety of fascinating vehicles.
Pets Are the Best— Take a look at different kinds of pets, from dogs to hermit crabs.
Season Fun— Step into the season cycle and learn about all the changes that take place with each season.
Sports Time!— Get active with these introductions to favorite sports, from gymnastics to swimming to baseball.
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Lerner Publishing Group creates high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. Founded in 1959, Lerner Publishing Group is one of the nation’s largest independent children’s book publishers with fourteen imprints and divisions: Lerner Publications, Millbrook Press, Carolrhoda Books, Twenty-First Century Books, Graphic Universe™, Darby Creek, Kar-Ben Publishing, Carolrhoda Lab™, LernerClassroom, Hungry Tomato™, ediciones Lerner, First Avenue Editions, Lerner Digital™, and Lerner Publisher Services. For more information, visit www.lernerbooks.com or call 800-328-4929.
Hooray for Community Helpers!
8-book series
November
2016
I See Ocean Animals
6-book series
October 2016
It’s a Holiday!
6-book series
September 2016
Machines That Go
6-book series
November 2016
Pets Are the Best
6-book series
November 2016
Season Fun
4-book series
September 2016
Sports Time!
6-book series
September 2016
$25.32, Library Bound
$6.99, Paperback
eBooks Also Available
Ages
4–7
24 Pages ● 9 x 9
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