Anna Claybourne » Books

Books I’ve written and co-written

Anna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:26:55 +0000

This page lists my books in order of publication, most recent first. Just scroll down or search the page to find particular titles and topics. I will update this page every few months.

You won’t find every single title I’ve published here, as many have been re-issued as bind-ups or with new titles – this page just lists what I’ve written, as it first appeared. Searching on Amazon will reveal more editions, as well as some forthcoming titles. I have also edited, rewritten, project-managed and contributed to quite a few other books, but I’m keeping this list to books I’ve written all or at least half of.

My specialist areas include:
Life science topics, such as the human body, genes and DNA, insects, plants and sea life
Other science topics, such as sound and light, matter, electricity, invention and discovery
Geography and geology, especially volcanoes and other natural disasters
Shakespeare, both as a non-fiction topic, and retellings of his works
Art, craft and “how-to” topics
Retellings of myths and legends, folktales and classic novels
History, especially ancient history, and ancient Greece in particular
Rhyming stories for young children

Forms of Energy

Anna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:20:06 +0000

2009, Heinemann Library

Introduction to the often-confusing facts about energy, its forms and how it changes form – with lots of useful real-life examples and activities. Part of the extensive Sci-Hi series.

Does it Bend? All About Stretchy Materials

Anna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:15:49 +0000

2009, Franklin Watts

Part of a new materials series from Franklin Watts, this includes lots of fascinating facts and stretchy/springy experiments to try, including making a bouncy diving board for an action figure.

Human Body

Anna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:11:52 +0000

2009, Silver Dolphin Books

Part of the Learning in Action series, an amazing multimedia book with sounds, pop-ups and lift-up tabs as well as very detailed science info.

Why It Works

Anna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:07:58 +0000

2009, QED Publishing

A series of four bright, easy-to-read books on physical science topics for very young children.

Why It Works: Light and Dark
Why It Works: Materials
Why It Works: Electricity
Why It Works: Pushes and Pulls

Landform Top Tens

Anna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:05:29 +0000

2009, Raintree

Three books as part of an exciting series on amazing examples of natural features and phenomana.

The World’s Most Amazing Volcanoes
The World’s Most Amazing Deserts
The World’s Most Amazing Coasts

Caterpillar rhyming stories

Anna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:47:41 +0000

2008-present, Caterpillar Books

I’ve been working on a series of rhyming stories for Caterpillar books for the past couple of years. They are fun novelty books (with flaps, cut-outs or tie-on toys) for very young children, and beautifully illustrated by Jo Moon and Debbie Tarbett.

With Jo Moon:
The Busy Little Train
The Magic Little Sleigh
The Busy Red Tractor
Jungle Friends
Sea Friends

With Debbie Tarbett:
Here Comes the Rain!

100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet

Anna — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:10:11 +0000

2008, A&C Black

This handbook-style guide looks at 100 of the world’s most dangerous animals, natural disasters and risky situations, along with survival tips and amazing facts. Shortlisted for both the 2009 Blue Peter Book Awards and the Children’s Choice Book Awards in the US.

The Story of Science

Anna — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:07:06 +0000

2008, Usborne Publishing

A follow-up to The Story of Inventions, this is a friendly, cartoon-illustrated guide to all the greatest scientific discoveries in history.

The Science in…

Anna — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:04:55 +0000

2008, Franklin Watts

Two books in a quirky, high-interest series exploring science topics through everyday objects.

The Science in… A Glass of Water
The Science in… A Guitar