Make Believe Ideas
Acquisition in 2019
Make Believe Ideas Ltd., founded in 2004 and based in Berkhamsted, United Kingdom, is a prominent publisher of books for children and babies worldwide. The company offers a diverse range of titles across various categories, including activity books, educational materials, storybooks, and seasonal publications. Make Believe Ideas is known for its innovative approach to encouraging creativity and promoting learning through engaging content. It distributes its products through book fairs and an online store.
Troubadour
Acquisition in 2015
Troubadour organizes book fairs for schools.
Make Believe Ideas
Funding Round in 2015
Make Believe Ideas Ltd., founded in 2004 and based in Berkhamsted, United Kingdom, is a prominent publisher of books for children and babies worldwide. The company offers a diverse range of titles across various categories, including activity books, educational materials, storybooks, and seasonal publications. Make Believe Ideas is known for its innovative approach to encouraging creativity and promoting learning through engaging content. It distributes its products through book fairs and an online store.
Weekly Reader
Acquisition in 2012
Weekly Reader is a publisher specializing in educational materials for children in grades pre-K through 12. The company produces a range of weekly classroom magazines and other educational literature aimed at enhancing the learning experience in elementary and middle school settings. By focusing on engaging content, Weekly Reader aims to support educators and inspire young learners across the United States.
Learners Publishing
Acquisition in 2012
Learners Publishing is a dynamic publishing company focused on developing complementary learning materials in both English and Chinese for the international market. Catering to a diverse audience, the company produces supplemental educational resources aimed at enhancing the learning experience for both young and adult students. By offering materials in two of the world's most widely spoken languages, Learners Publishing addresses the needs of a global learner demographic, fostering accessible education and language acquisition.
Math Solutions
Acquisition in 2010
Math Solutions is a leading authority in K-12 mathematics instruction, based in Sausalito, California. The company specializes in delivering high-quality professional development services for educators, along with a range of publications and resources designed to enhance mathematics teaching. In addition to teacher materials, Math Solutions also provides books, magazines, and television programming that support effective mathematics instruction. With a focus on improving educational outcomes, the company aims to equip teachers with the tools and knowledge necessary to foster student engagement and success in mathematics.
Chicken House Publishing
Acquisition in 2005
Chicken House Publishing Ltd. is a children's book publishing company located in Frome, United Kingdom. It specializes in a diverse range of genres, offering titles that include action and adventure, animal stories, history, horror, humor, family narratives, fantasy, mystery, drama, romance, school stories, science fiction, series fiction, thriller, and young adult literature. The company is dedicated to producing engaging and imaginative content for young readers.
Teacher's Friend Publications
Acquisition in 2002
Teacher's Friend Publications, Inc., a producer and marketer of materials that teachers use to decorate their classrooms.
Sandvik Publishing
Acquisition in 2002
Sandvik Publishing Ltd., d/b/a Baby's First Book Club, is a direct marketer of age-appropriate books and toys for young children.
Klutz Press
Acquisition in 2002
Klutz, Inc. publishes and distributes activity products for kids in the United States. The company offers activity products, including books, kits, and other kids stuff for 7-14 year olds and for 4-6 year olds. The company also offers products in the areas of crafts, art and drawing, games and puzzles, travel, and science and building. Klutz, Inc. sells its products through book, toy, and gift stores, as well as online at klutz.com.
Tom Snyder Productions
Acquisition in 2002
Tom Snyder Productions, Inc., is a developer and publisher of interactive educational software. The Company markets and sells its Educational Publishing products through a combination of field representatives, direct mail, telemarketing and the internet.
Troll Book Fairs
Acquisition in 2001
Troll Book Fairs Inc., is a national school-based book fair operator.
Grolier Incorporated
Acquisition in 2000
Grolier Incorporated (“Grolier”) is the Company is the leading print and on-line publisher of children’s reference and non-fiction products sold primarily to school libraries in the United States.
Pages Book Fairs
Acquisition in 1998
Pages Book Fairs is a children's book publishing and distribution.
Lectorum Publications
Acquisition in 1996
Lectorum Publications, Inc., is the Spanish language book distributor to schools and libraries in the United States.