Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America, Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands of miles through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? This work presents the story of these

"The Ancient Greeks" introduces children to the people of the ancient Greek world. This is a highly visual resource book, packed with authentic pictures of real Greek places, things and people. It shows at first hand

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Every fact you ever wanted to know! Do you love trivia? Do you have a burning question? Then ask me one. Go on, anything you like. Why should you open me up, for instance? Because I'm stuffed with trivia, facts, fun,

Our prisons, detention centres and camps have housed convicts, POW's, Aborigines, women, children, refugees and asylum seekers. This is a clear and honest account of punishment and imprisonment in Australia, from the open jail

The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived on Earth. Curious young minds will love reading this sensuous exploration of what a blue whale feels, sounds and smells like, and learning facts about a whale's size, life-span,

From Simon Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light, comes a book that puts a fresh spin on biology.Discover the secrets of biology, from the simplest life forms through the astonish

This book continues the "Popular Mechanics'" tradition of making science engaging and entertaining. It includes experiments that range from constructing a compass and magnetising watches to those with gravity, pressure a

This title features everything you ever wanted to know about bugs. It helps your child to unearth all the best facts about the bug world. In it, they'll discover which insect fires acid from its abdomen, whether all bu

On 20 August 1860, nineteen men and twenty-six camels set off from Melbourne for a journey that would take them northwards across Australia. Only one man ever made it back. This is the story of the Burke & Wills expedition.

Eating an ice-cream! Playing a tune! Fishing in the sea! Following Animals and Colours, the third in this innovative series for the very young explores paintings that focus on children. Here are 18 works of art

This is the new edition of the ultimate illustrated encyclopedia. From computers to the natural world, help your child find out everything they need to know about anything with this fact-packed encyclopedia. They'll f

The newest volume in Black Dog's best-selling, award-winning educational Child's Introduction series explores the different countries and cultures of our fascinating planet with engrossing text and charming illustrations - pl

The story of a Chinese woman and how she suffered appalling emotional deprivation and rejection by her family as a child growing up in China and Hong Kong. She tells of the consequences in her adult life, above

From human sacrifice and war to royal palaces, this book explores the history of Meso America. Take a trip through the Zapotecs' City of the Gods or learn about the Aztec practice of human sacrifi

In "Totally Dead Dinosaurs", readers learn about some of the most amazing animals that have ever existed. Featuring the mysteries the palaeontologists are dying to solve, dinosaur disasters, and rotten relics like dino-dung, this tit

Science reporter, Denise Grady, is trying on a bio-hazard suit for the first time. She is about to head to a virus hot zone to cover the story of a dangerous new disease caused by the Marburg virus. From HIV to Avian Flu, thi

In July 1942 with a notebook and pencil he had bought from a German guard, Dudley Muff started Alison's Book. Dudley was 42 and a prisoner of war in Stalag XVIIIB in Germany and his niece Alison was four and living in Timaru. It starts 'Dear

A special adaptation for younger readers of the international bestselling Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. A heart-warming story about the library cat who inspired the lives of those around him

Chicken's decended from dinosaurs!? The chickens in this book find that hard to believe. But as they learn more about their dinosaur ancestors, they grow convinced. "From now on my name is Chickesaurus Rex!" declare

Caldecott Honor-winning Steve Jenkins provides a top-to-bottom look at the ocean, from birds and waves to thermal vents and ooze. Half the earth's surface is covered by water more than a mile deep, but most of this wat

At just 15, her mother, and brother were taken from their Romanian town to the Auschwitz-II/Birkenau concentration camp. When they arrived at Auschwitz, a soldier waved Elly to the right; her mother and brother to the

Help your child learn about evolution with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From the biological code that links all living things to what happened during the Ice Age; let your

What 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses? How sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack? Why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets? This book helps us discover the foul fac

We are going,' said Annie, 'on a great cosmic journey. So listen up, Savers of Planet Earth, and prepare to meet the Universe.' George's best friend Annie needs help. Her scientist father, Eric, is working on a sp

Take a roller coaster ride through the vastness of space and, in the midst of an exciting adventure, discover the mysteries of physics, science and the universe with George, his new friends next door - the scientist Eric and his da

Footballers don't cry. Except when their team scores. Or misses. Love it. Hate it. Watch it. Play it. Every four years the world stops for it. Do you want to know why? Read Goal - it's the best, most comprehensive and fascinating hist

The latest book from award-winning author Mark Norman, in this established and multi award-winning series. The Great Barrier Reef is a giant underwater city, teeming with colourful life. Everything is alive, or made by living creatures. It is

This title helps you set the controls for hyperdrive and go on a space-hopping, out-of-this-world ride around the Universe with the Brainwaves. Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your child's astro-gu

The Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people, children and adults alike. The series has now

Introduces different topics and their place within different cultures and countries. This series aims to draw parallels with children from many different cultures. Illustrated with photographs from India, Vietnam, Ghana and m

History's Greatest Hits vividly brings to light 22 of the most famous events that have shaped the world. Aimed at young readers with a thirst for knowledge, this book spans over 2,000 years of history, from the assassination of Julius Caesar

It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why the Aztecs liked to eat scum? When the world is going to end? How to play a really violent ball game? Discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs - all

From cracking codes to the pitfalls of navigating camel poo in the desert - "Horrible Histories" fans can discover if they have everything it took to be a WWII spy. This is the indispensable guide for aspiring sec

It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why llamas wore earrings and drank beer? How a bucket of stewed pee can make you beautiful? Why servants ate the emperor's hair? Discover all the foul facts about

This title features fifty foul people from history - personally selected by His Dearyness for their beastly behaviour. It is split into ten sections including: Awful Assassins, Rotten Rebels, Wicked Women, Craz

This is a horribly huge book of nasty bits that's just bursting with foul facts. Scare yourself silly with gory stories, cringe and cower at the crafty cartoons and strain your brain with killer quizzes.

Want to know: Why Alexander the Great banned beards? What smelly sport was played by samurai warriors? Who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water? This book presents the

This title presents science with the squishy bits left in! What makes your guts a brilliant home for bacteria? Which creature lays its eggs between your toes? Why is your toothbrush covered in germs? Get the awful answers

This is a reissue with 16 pages of extra material, including an index.

Every kid knows playing video games is fun, but making them is serious business! Cool Careers for Gamers offers readers an introduction to the world of game development by profiling professionals with jobs kids can relate and a

Did you know that squirrels can't see the color red? That Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice? That only 30% of humans can flare their nostrils? Or that every year the average person eats 438

Did you know THAT: The first ready-to-eat breakfast cereal was Shredded Wheat in 1893 (it beat Kellogg's Corn Flakes by just five years). Scarlett Johansson, Ashton Kutcher and Simon Cowell all have twin brothers. Ev

Help your child learn about the human body with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From hair-raising facts about your skin to a close-up view of the trillions of cells that are t

On a beautiful day the last thing Etty wants to do is sit inside baking honeycake. She'd much rather be outside. Who wouldn't? And there's no better person to better person to be outside with than Etty's father, Charles Darwin.

If you were exploring in the Ice Age, would you be able to recognize the tracks of a sabre tooth tiger, the droppings of a woolly rhinoceros or the call of the giant deer? If not, this unique book would be the essential gui

This title brings a budding ballerina's favourite ballet stories to life, new in paperback. It includes a detailed exploration of five popular ballet stories, with performance photographs, illustrations and additional facts

A new title in "Young Reading Series Three", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Today, Impressionist paintings draw blockbuster crowds

This title presents fun experiments to do in the kitchen - for mini scientists. Teach your child all about science with this activity book, packed with cool experiments to do in your kitchen, together. They'll love lea

Celebrate the diverse culture of one of our closest neighbours with this fascinating addition to the Cultures of the World series, the Indonesia Book. With gorgeous full colour photographs and illustrated traditional stories, this provides a fa

"Sharks" dives right into the world of these awesome animals, giving in-depth coverage of shark behaviour, shark habitats and the surprising variety of sharks that inhabit our oceans. You can find out about shark atta

02 Put simply, Leaf Litter is Stephen Beisty's Cross-Sections meets Where's Wally with lift-the-flaps - from an ecological point of view! In a time when respect for and understanding of our environment are paramount, Lea

Helps you discover the mysteries of Norse religion, learn about the Icelandic althing, find out about Viking explorations, and food, homes, and farming and daily life. This book shows the colour, life and bustle of t

An elephant's trunk is so nimble, it can pick up a single blade of grass, and yet so strong, it can knock over a tree. Giraffes have eyelashes. Sloths hang from trees for days at a time without going to the bathroom. T

Living Sunlight shows children, teachers, and parents the remarkable magic of what makes us human.This informative yet dramatic book will mesmerize readers and help further a child's understanding of the energy we shar

Nelson Mandela is a true hero of our times, loved and admired across the globe for his dedication to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and for justice and peace throughout the world. This book tells the s

In the fifth book of her outstanding, award-winning series for children on art, Gillian Wolfe explores all the tricks of the trade that artists use to deceive or trick the eye. The book reproduces paintings and other images whic

Tales of children lost in the bush have frightened and fascinated Australians since colonial times. In August 1864, three childrenIsaac aged nine, Jane aged seven and Frank aged threesurvived nine long days and eight co

Mammals can be found all over the world, from the icy Arctic poles to the sweltering deserts, the sweeping savannahs and the deepest oceans. This book showcases the world's most fascinating mammals, from big cats and g

Three of Scieszka and Smiths classic tales which work in fun science and math lessons are now available in these deluxe, limited-edition paperbacks, each featuring French flaps. Full color.

When Oliver Bright has a project to do on his family, he finds out just how much life has changed since his grandpa and dad were young. A warm-hearted look at families and memory, and the adventure of growing up - no matter when you

The Moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth. It is the second brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Since prehistoric times, the Moon has been an object of fascination, awe and even worship for many peopl

The journey to other worlds continues! Following the release of Mars 3-D comes a stunning three-dimensional tour of our celestial neighbour. Astronomer Jim Bell flies readers to the Moon, just in time to celebrate the

Get set for a stupendous survey of the dazzlingly dramatic science that makes you, the world and the whole Universe. Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who are about to take your child on a spectacular scientific

This book presents a funny and fascinating look at the countries of the world. Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who are about to take your child on an amazing journey around the world to discover everything about

This work offers an introduction to maths with the laughs added in! Why nothing sometimes means something? Can you beat Professor Fiendish's foul formula? What can stop a hairy green spot epidemic? Find out in the "Essenti

Reflects on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums (cabinets, buildings, villages, towns), on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. This

A book for those with an interest in space exploration. It covers useful facts about the Solar System, rockets, spacecraft, satellites, the Moon landings, and living and working in space. It provides illustrations wh

Helps the reader discover volcanoes in all their terrible majesty - on land, under the sea and on distant planets.

Make every day a green day with ten simple things to do between breakfast and bedtime. Turn the innovative shaped pages to reveal ten ways in which every child can make their day greener. With a helpful explanation to

This is a fascinating diary account of the Second World War, as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Flossie is just nine years old when, in 1939, Britain declares war on Germany and her father leaves the family hom

Kids, meet your body and learn how it works: "My Silly Body" unfolds into a life-size, interactive, die-cut figure that teaches the basics of the human body. P. Hanson offers a completely fresh, hands-on approach to engage children

It's 1917 and the Great War rages in Europe. When Daffy Rowntree's brother goes missing in action, she refuses to sit safely in England, and determines to do something to help win the war. Soon she finds herself in the mud and ho

Your very own nature adventures in a book! Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom show you how easy it is to become a nature explorer! Nature School takes you on an exciting adventure to discover the secrets of nature, lear

02 Essential reading for anyone, of any age, who has ever been mystified by maths. 03 Twelve year old Robert hates his maths teacher. He sets his class boring problems and won't let them use their calculators. Then in

01 A young person's edition of the book that proposes solutions to global warming, specially edited for the 11+ age group.

Designed to make learning chemistry much easier and a whole lot more fun, these elements show you the periodic table as you have never seen it before. Every element in this engaging little book is a specially created

Dipping into any chapter of this book, children will find lively scenarios and dialogues to take them through philosophical puzzles both ancient and modern, involving such topics as virtual reality, cloning, science fiction

From Simon Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light, comes a book that puts a fresh spin on physics.The science of physics is full of wacky characters and crazy concepts, but it ofte

A swashbuckling introduction to the highwaymen and women of the seas - from the cruel Sicilian pirates who terrorised the Mediterranean more than 2000 years ago to the well-organised and ruthless modern-day bucc

This is a fun-packed pop-up book of household inventions. Explore the rooms of this quirky pop-up house and discover all manner of interesting facts about everyday objects. Open the kitchen cupboards, look under the li

Take an amazing journey through our universe with this incredible pop-up and pull-out space book! Go with your child on an interactive journey through space with the help of a spectacular 3D pop-up solar system scene, amazing pic

Prima Princessa invites budding ballerinas to explore the wonderful world of ballet! Is there any more enticing figure than the ballerina? Dressed in a fluffy tutu, wearing her pink pointe shoes, and dancing so gracefully, she's

What is it like to be affected by HIV/AIDS? A moving first-person account offers insight -- and basic facts.
ONE DAY I FOUND OUT THAT SOMEONE I KNOW -- MY BROTHER-IN-LAW, JAY -- HAD HIV/AIDS. AT THE MOMENT I HEARD HIS DIAGNOSIS, I REALIZ

This is a brand new addition to the "Beginners" series, each of which is designed to provide an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. It offers a terrific reading practice for children who pr

Every child can become an avid reader, and this beloved, classic guide - now in its fourth edition, with an up-to-date treasury of more than 1,200 children's books, from picture books to novels, that are great for reading

This title is written by a real spy! Written by the founding executive director of the International Spy Museum who was also a former CIA Operations Officer, "The Real Spy's Guide to Becoming a Spy" is the official ha

"100 Really Really Big Questions" is an unusual and fun introduction to philosophy that explores life's important but often unanswered questions. Readers will be able to explore the history of thought and the great thi

This is a lively and beautifully illustrated children's guide to the life and work of the French Impressionist painter Jean Renoir. 'I'm like a little cork thrown into the water and carried away by the current,

This title offers an interactive look at science for kids. This comprehensive look at science will teach your child all about twenty seven 'Big Ideas', from atoms to net force. These ideas will help them to connect th

You've probably heard of a few scientists: Galileo, Newton, Darwin. Even though they're dead, these scientists are still full of surprises - and they along with others in this book are more surprising than most. Now you

This title features snake fangs, alligator claws, and turtle shells - all life-size! Go belly down on the ground, eye to reptilian eye, with acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky. Through large gatefolds and marvellously de

01 'It's the end of the 1916 winter and the conditions are almost unbelievable. We live in a world of Somme mud. We sleep in it, work in it, fight in it, wade in it and many of us die in it. We see it, feel it, eat it and curse it, bu

Spiderlings are baby spiders. This factually accurate book about spiders and their families is both fascinating a jsut a little bit creepy. Australian author and illustrator. Ages 6-9.

A truly remarkable portrait of ten real castles in history including Windsor, Chambord and the Tower of London. Stephen Biesty's world-renowned illustrations combine grandeur of scale with breathtaking detail. Meredit

Study up on Stink-isms from A to Z! A super-funny compendium of wacky
facts with compulsive appeal for fans of Stink and Judy Moody alike.
Where can you view the world's oldest ham? Who holds the record for the world

As a boy, Mick Manning listened to his father's hair-raising tales about life as an RAF airgunner during the Second World War. Now, years later, he has carefully recreated his father's stories, writing them down as i

In this title, from killer king Oedipus to monstrous Medusa's horrible hair, the classic Greek legends are back ...with a modern twist. Heroic Heracles sits his SATs and the wife of top god Zeus spills the beans about her legen

This captivating book recounts the true story of an illiterate peasant girl's transformation into a military commander and Christian martyr. Forty-five brilliant full-color illustrations by the famed French artist/author illuminate the text.

This is a celebration of the Great Barrier Reef and the significance it has on the marine life forms that it feeds, sheltures and protects. Written in beautifully crafted poetic prose, this is the perfect introduction

This series offers a unique journey through different periods in history. Detailed artworks tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. As they explore each scene, readers learn about the people who lived in th

Help your child learn about the Titanic with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From how this 'virtually unsinkable' vessel ended up on the bottom of the sea to the treasures whi

Help your child learn about trains with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From the incredible train that has no wheels to the world's great subway systems; let your child discov

A rolicking account of campires through literary history, from Bram Stoker to Buffy, Hammer Horror to heart-throb teen vamps! Bella may have fallen for one vamp, but there are many others out there! Warning: do not read before bed! Ages 10+.

A new series of books created for the reluctant reader as an introduction to the exciting world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Each book focuses on one species of dinosaur and tells their life story from egg to adult

Each book in this series follows a main character through a working day, with plenty of excitement and drama along the way. Written in conjunction with experts in each field, these books also contain accurate detail to gi

Join us on an amazing underwater safari from warm equatorial waters to the ice-bound polar seas; from the sandy beaches and rocky shores where the sea meets the land to the unexplored depths of the ocean floor. Along

This is an outstanding guide to the human body from one of the world's great illustrators! Ever wondered how we breathe, or why? Or what happens to broccoli once your teeth have finished with it? Or how your eyes turn

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on 10th December 1948. It was compiled after World War Two to declare and protect the rights of all people from all countries. This beautiful collection, published 6

Readers will be amazed by the truly macabre world that Ripley captured. Starting with his first drawing in 1918 and the first Ripley museum in the 1930s, this book is filled with examples of human oddities, exotic artifacts, strange happenings,

Records and mysteries: a voyage in images through the most incredible and mysterious stories in nature. In World of Wonders, author Elisabeth Roman presents the natural world's wonders and records in a new, original

Most parents and teachers appreciate the value and importance of classical music, and would like to be able to pass on their enjoyment to the next generation. Yet there is a dearth of comprehensi