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Living Things
Apt School Resources October 2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 36, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Children will discover how animals hide by ingeniously adapting to their environment. From stick insects hiding on branches to the extraordinary owl butterfly with wing patterns which resemble the eyes of an owl, the simple text and beautiful illustrations reveal the secrets of this spectacular world. The unique design of the book allows children to discover a 'hidden' image by holding the page up to a bright light. For children aged 3 and up, this is the perfect introduction to the hidden mysteries of the natural world.
ISBN: 978-0750289603 Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 22.99
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The Human Body ISBN: 978-1782403920 Published: 1/07/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 36, RRP: 19.99
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ISBN: 978-1782403913 Published: 1/07/2016
Amazing Animals of Australia's National Parks ISBN: 978-0642278883 Published: 1/10/2016 Publisher: National Library of Australia Format: Paperback Pages: 160, RRP: 29.99
In this book you can find out about the types of living things, their life cycles, classification, adaptation, habitat, cells, genes and DNA.
Secrets of Animal Camouflage
dreaming, growing, and illness are also included, along with many other secrets of the human body. The unique design of the book allows children to discover a 'hidden' image by holding the page up to a bright light, or shining a torch behind the page.
Children can see muscles flex as a football is kicked, watch food travel through the digestive system as an apple is eaten, and take a peek at the skeleton holding a small boy upright while his height is measured. Sleep,
With its enticing and colourful design and its fascinating information, this is a book that children will want to pore over either at home, in the classroom or on a road trip.This book brings together 55 national parks, selected across all Australian states and territories, and over 120 animals. It is divided into seven sections according to habitat (woodlands and grasslands; forests; rainforests; arid zones; mountains; wetlands and waterways; coasts, oceans and islands), each including a number
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of national parks and a selection of the fish, reptiles, frogs, birds and mammals that inhabit them.
Fish Tricks: The Wild and Wacky World of Fish ISBN: 978-1633221147 Published: 1/10/2016 Publisher: Quarto US Format: Hardback Pages: 80, RRP: 18.99
Get the Scoop on Animal Snot, Spit & Slime
leeches, vampire bats, and ticks use chemicals in their saliva to help them feed on blood. Many mammals use saliva to help them recognize offspring and others spit saliva at predators and prey. The venom in shrews, snakes, and other reptiles comes from adapted salivary glands. Some animal saliva works like glue, helping swifts, termites, and wasps build nests.
WOULD YOU RATHER SERIES
ISBN: 978-1633221154 Published: 1/10/2016 Publisher: Quarto US Format: Hardback Pages: 80, RRP: 18.99
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» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Learn how fish use sound, colour, and chemicals to talk to each other and camouflage and toxins to discourage predators. Many have cool body adaptations that help them find food and take care of their young...Meet sea dragons and flatfish that use camouflage to hide from predators. Learn about archerfish that can knock land insects into the water with streams of spit, and anglerfish that grow glow-in-the-dark fishing lines from their heads to lure prey. Laugh at toadfish that make grunting and whistling sounds to attract mates and remora fish with suction cups on their fins that help them stick onto sharks and turtles. Read about fish parents such as cichlids that feed their young with mucus secreted onto their scales and cardinal fish that protect their eggs in their mouths... Under the sea, a whole world of wonder exists that will fascinate the inquisitive mind of every child. Fish Tricks includes a glossary, an index, and fun learn-more adventures.
Learn amazingly icky facts, see the yucky photos, and gross out everyone you can!..Welcome to a world filled with snot otters, puss caterpillars, spitting spiders, slime stars, snotties, and more! In Get the Scoop, you'll learn that snot, spit, and slime may seem gross, but there's a lot of amazing science in these icky fluids. Animals use them for communication, defense, to find food, to travel fast, and more... Jellyfish and corals produce mucus nets to capture prey. Parrotfish burp out a mucus blanket to sleep under every night, while sea stars and sponges release volumes of mucus to distract and discourage predators. Barracudas use mucus in their scales to increase their swimming speeds and protect them from parasites. Poison dart frogs release toxins with mucus. Hagfish secrete slime if another animal tries to eat them. Clams and mussels make mucus strings to bring food to their mouths. Hippopotamuses release blood slime that works as sunscreen and an antibiotic...Saliva helps animals in hundreds of ways, too. Anteaters and giraffes use sticky saliva to help them eat, while
Would you Rather: Dine with a Dung Beetle or Lunch with a Maggot? ISBN: 978-1784931971 Published: 1/07/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Paperback Pages: 24, RRP: 11.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Would you rather dine with a dung beetle, drink with a mosquito, have supper with a spider or lunch with a maggot?..Explore the world of bugs through fun and hilarious scenarios with a Would you Rather? question approach... Discover the revolting eating habits of bugs and decide what you'd rather eat, where you'd rather live and what super senses you'd rather have. With no wrong or right answer, there and are endless possibilities for discussion and extra facts and notes at the end of book encourage the reader to come up with their own questions.
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MY LITTLE BOOK SERIES
Would you Rather have a shark for a sister or a ray for a brother? ISBN: 978-1784931988 Published: 1/07/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Paperback Pages: 24, RRP: 11.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Would you rather have a barbecue with a great white shark, a takeaway with a basking shark or a picnic with a tiger shark?..Explore the world of sharks through fun and hilarious scenarios with a Would you Rather? question approach...From the amazing senses of sharks to the different waters they inhabit, readers will decide what they'd rather eat, where they'd rather live and what super senses they'd rather have. With no wrong or right answer, there are endless possibilities for discussion and extra facts and notes at the end of book encourage the reader to come up with their own questions.
My Little Book of Weather ISBN: 978-1784934538, RRP: 16.99
My Little Book About Me ISBN: 978-1784934705 Published: 1/07/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 64, RRP: 16.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Combining easy-to-read text with stunning photographs, even the most reluctant of readers will be hooked. Learn all about what go on inside and what purpose each organ have.
My Little Book of Tractors ISBN: 978-1784934712, RRP: 16.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Simple, easy-to-understand text combines with stunning photos to provide an excellent introduction to big trucks. Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about these amazing vehicles.
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Weather conditions decide whether we go out or stay in, and even what we need to wear, but for enquiring young minds, there are far more exciting things going on in our atmosphere than an occasional shower of rain... Lightning, blizzards, hurricanes and hailstorms are all explained in My Little Book of Weather along with how our climate and the atmosphere work and how we can predict the weather. Using clear, concise text and colourful illustrations and photos, the mysteries of our changing weather patterns are explored.
My Little Book of Rocks and Gems ISBN: 978-1784934545, RRP: 16.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION What are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, My Little Book of Gems Rock and Minerals provides the answers for
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budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full colour illustrations and photographs.
basis of the visual arts and an indispensable key to their understanding and appreciation.
CHILDREN LIKE US AROUND THE WORLD Take a journey around the world to learn about children just like you! Each title includes Art Station activities where readers are encouraged to use their new knowledge creatively!
Do You Hear What I Hear ISBN: 978-1909263857 Published: 1/06/2016 Publisher: Walker Format: Hardback Pages: 48, RRP: 27.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION With vivid poetic word imagery, and pictures as loud as a lion or as quiet as a whisper, Helen Borten introduces children to listening to everything around them to show them just how beautiful our world sounds.
Toys and Games ISBN: 978-0750296144 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 27.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Where in the world do children play 'the blanket toss' game? Where do children practice their skills for fierce kite fighting tournaments? What's inside a Russian matryoshka doll?Children will love reading about the toys and games that their contemporaries in other countries play; from children who make their own toys to computerised robots and remotecontrolled flying quadcopters!
Do you See What I See ISBN: 978-1909263840 Published: 1/05/2016 Publisher: Walker Format: Hardback Pages: 48, RRP: 27.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION We see lines, shapes and colours everywhere that influence our daily lives. The important link between seeing and feeling is the
Clothes ISBN: 978-0750296106, RRP: 26.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Take a journey around the world to discover some fantastic clothes worn by children around the world! What do children wear in Russia where the temperature drops to minus 50?What do children wear in the Middle East to protect themselves from burning sun and stinging sandstorms?What do colours mean in clothes? Why do the Masai wear red, and Buddhist monks wear orange? Find out in Clothes Around the World! Children will love reading about their contemporaries in other countries, finding their way through clothes for special days and working days, clothes for hot and cold climates, and clothes made from the natural world. Includes Art Station activities where readers are encouraged to use their new knowledge creatively!
Transport ISBN: 978-0750296113, RRP: 27.99
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Where in the world do children learn to run their own railway? What is the best way to travel across a sandy desert? What colours are the cable cars of La Paz, in Bolivia? Children will love reading about the transport that their contemporaries in other countries use; from boats paddled between houses and carts pulled across busy cities, to riding reindeer and the fastest trains!
Homes ISBN: 978-0750296090, RRP: 26.99
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Food ISBN: 978-0750296120, RRP: 26.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Take a journey around the world to discover some fantastic foods eaten by children just like you! Where in the world do children eat soup for breakfast?What is eaten at New Year's Eve celebrations in Italy?Where do people eat fried tarantulas as a tasty snack? Find out in Food Around the World! Children will love reading about their contemporaries in other countries; from foods eaten at festivals and weddings, to snacks sold at street stalls, and drinks enjoyed by everyone. Includes Art Station activities where readers are encouraged to use their new knowledge creatively!
Take a journey around the world to discover the homes of children just like you!Where in the world do children live in reed houses on floating islands?Where are the highest homes: in the city skyscrapers, or in the snowy mountains? Why are some houses in India painted blue, and why do some people in South Africa paint patterns on their homes?Find out in Homes Around the World! Children will love reading about the homes of their contemporaries in other countries; from underground homes and floating homes, to eco-homes, and the most unusual homes.
Tiger Has a Tantrum (Anger) ISBN: 978-1445147185 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 14.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Tiger is in a terrible mood. He has been angry with everyone all day. Then Monkey accidentally chooses the book that Tiger wanted and Tiger has a full blown tantrum in the library. How can Miss Bird help Tiger to manage his anger, and how can he make up with his friends?
BEHAVIOUR MATTERS SERIES This series is perfect for sharing with children as a gentle means of discussing their emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Each book has a fun story featuring fantastic characters which is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Monkey Needs to Listen ISBN: 978-1445147178 Published: 9/02/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 14.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Monkey is so excited about a gokart race that he doesn't listen to any of the instructions. He doesn't stop to check his kart and he nearly ruins the race for all the animals. Can Monkey learn to
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listen and pay attention or will the race be abandoned for good?
park EVER! He should be thrilled, but he cannot stop worrying and it's ruining the trip for him. Can Miss Bird and his friends help him to relax and have fun?
HOW TO TALK SERIES Parenting experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish provide effective step by step techniques to help you improve and enrich your relationships with your children..
Hippo Owns Up ISBN: 978-1445147208 Published: 12/04/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 14.99
Elephant Learns to Share
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he missed his breakfast. He can't concentrate in class and his tummy won't stop rumbling. And when he sees Mrs Croc's special chocolate cake, he can't resist. Now somebody else is getting the blame for eating it. Will Hippo do the right thing and tell the truth and make amends for what he's done?
Lion’s In a Flap (Worry) ISBN: 978-1445142487 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 32 RRP: 14.99
ISBN: 978-1445142470 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 32 RRP: 14.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Elephant hates sharing anything. When Gran gives him a bat and ball set, he finds it impossible to play by himself. He needs to find friends to play with, but will anyone want to join his game?
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn at Home and in School ISBN: 978-1853407048 Published: 4/1/03 Publisher: Bonnier Format: Paperback Pages: 272 RRP: 29.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Using the unique communication strategies, down-to-earth dialogues, and cartoons that are the hallmark of their widely acclaimed How to Talk series, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish demonstrate how to: Invite cooperation; Avoid the pitfalls of punishment; Effectively give praise and criticism; Engage creativity and commitment. The breakthrough book demonstrates how adults can join forces to inspire kids to be self-directed, self-disciplined, and responsive to the wonders of learning
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Lion is off on a school trip to Jungle Land - the most exciting theme
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Discover the tools to combat the often stormy years of adolescence. Packed with practical, accessible advice and guidelines, both parents and teens will learn how to: Engage cooperation; Take appropriate action; Avoid lectures; Express your feelings and understand each other; Work out solutions together.
50 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SERIES
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk ISBN: 978-1848123090 Published: 12/1/12 Publisher: Bonnier Format: Paperback Pages: 368 RRP: 29.99
The Human Body ISBN: 978-1784931346, RRP: 18.99
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» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Learn how to: Break a pattern of arguments; Cope with your child's negative feelings; Engage your child's co-operation; Set clear limits and still maintain goodwill; Express your anger without being hurtful; Resolve family conflicts peacefully.
Siblings Without Rivalry ISBN: 978-1853406300 Published: 5/1/99 Publisher: Bonnier Format: Paperback Pages: 272 RRP: 29.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Siblings Without Rivalry challenges the idea that constant conflict between siblings is natural and unavoidable. With this book, you'll learn how to: Avoid comparisons and the perils of equality; Intervene helpfully and step away at the right time; Encourage good feeling between your children.
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and How to Listen So Teens Will Talk
See how the body works its magic to help you move, hear, breathe, grow and much more. The many parts of the body form a network of systems that work together to keep you alive and active. Each chapter focuses on a different system: Outer Body, Nervous System, Skeleton and Muscles, Breathing System, Heart and Blood, Digestive System, Urinary System, Growing and Changing... Body maps are included to show how organs and systems all function together. The mechanics of the human body are described in concise and easyto understand text while infographics and photographs bring the various systems to life. Fact panels provide fascinating snippets of extra information.This title is part of the 50 Things You Should Know About series.
ISBN: 978-1853408571 Published: 5/1/12 Publisher: Bonnier Format: Paperback Pages: 224 RRP: 29.99
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easy-to-understand text while photographs bring the past vividly to life and fact panels provide fascinating snippets of extra information.
First World War
The Titanic
ISBN: 978-1781715895, RRP: 18.99
ISBN: 978-1784935641 Published: 1/10/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Paperback Pages: 80, RRP: 18.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION By the time the armistice was signed on 11 November 1918, 65 million men from around the world had joined up to fight. Around 9 million of them died - many of those under the age of 30. This title explains, in chronological order, why events unfolded, who the key figures were for the Allies and the Central Powers, how devastation spread on all fronts and the impact of the war on the lives of everyone.
Second World War ISBN: 978-1784930356 RRP: 18.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Each year of the war is introduced with a timeline featuring the key events and a map showing where the fighting took place and which countries were involved. All the major events and battles are covered as well as entries on the home front, weapons and the cost of war giving a comprehensive and international introduction. Events are recounted in succinct and
Music ISBN: 978-1784935634 Published: 1/10/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Paperback Pages: 80, RRP: 18.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION From the rock and pop of Western youth culture to the haunting sounds of traditional Mongolian throat singers, all humans in all parts of the world make music...Its harmonies affect us in a deep way and its beauty is universal. We have developed hundreds of styles of music played with all kinds of instruments, large and small. The very first instruments were simple flutes made from animal bones, but we soon developed a vast array, making all kinds of sounds. Today we can use the latest computer technology to create any sound imaginable, and musicians continue to explore the endless possibilities of music...Presented chronologically to show how music has developed and changed over time, this book pinpoints the musicians, genres and musical events that everyone should know
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION The largest ocean liner of her time, Titanic was hailed as the ultimate in luxury travel, with grand dining halls and the latest technology, including an onboard telephone system...She set off on her maiden voyage on 10 April 1912 with more than 2,000 people on board. Just four days later, the ship struck an iceberg off the coast of Canada, and the unthinkable happened: Titanic sank. Find out what caused more than 1,000 people to drown and why the ship was so woefully ill-equipped for such a disaster. Through eyewitness accounts and from evidence found in the wreck, Titanic's fateful voyage has been meticulously pieced together to tell a riveting story of ambition, arrogance and folly.
Inventions ISBN: 978-1784935610 Published: 1/10/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK
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Format: Paperback Pages: 80, RRP: 18.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION In the ancient world, philosopher Archimedes designed new machines for farming...During the Renaissance, artist Leonardo da Vinci sketched his ideas for wondrous flying machines. Scientist James Watt provided ideas that would power the Industrial Revolution, while American inventor Thomas Edison patented more than 1000 inventions that would shape modern life, including the movie camera and the electric light bulb. Today's inventors still explore ideas for new and clever technology, producing miniature machines that we can only see under a microscope. Step inside the world of invention and see where it might take us next...
The Environment ISBN: 978-1784935627 Published: 1/10/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Paperback Pages: 80, RRP: 18.99
challenges us to work towards a more sustainable future. Packed with facts, diagrams, infographics and photos, this is the perfect introduction to the wonder and intrigue of our environment.
Space ISBN: 978-1784934729 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Paperback Pages: 80, RRP: 18.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION What exactly goes on at the International Space Station and why does the Earth spin? Just how big is our galaxy and how did the Moon form? From constellations to space shuttles, Space is as endlessly fascinating as the Universe itself... Discover everything you ever wanted to know about space mission, colliding galaxies, light years, solar eclipses, the surface of the Sun and much, much more. Packed with facts and figures, you'll also find out about astronomers, astronauts and scientists and how their incredible jobs have enabled us to learn so much about our Universe.
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION From the icy poles to the evergreen rainforests, life has found a way to flourish in nearly every environment on Earth...This book explores the startling discoveries of new life forms in extreme environments, such as the strange worlds of the ocean depths. Whilst marveling the world around us, it also confronts the human impact on the environment. The mounting evidence for global warming is explored and
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Covering the 118 year period of Tudor rule, from 1485 until 1603, this book explores the origins of the Tudor dynasty through to its eventual demise after Elizabeth I's death. Battlegrounds and beheadings distinguish this intriguing period in British history which included two of the strongest monarchs ever to sit on the English throne: Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth I. From the War of the Roses and the Princes in the Towers to Reformation and the Spanish Armada, this was a tumultuous, bloody era but also one of great expansion, increased scientific knowledge, adventurous explorers and political change.
HEALTHY FOR LIFE SERIES
Food and Eating ISBN: 978-1445149721, RRP: 27.99 ISBN: 978-1445149721 Published: 9/8/2016 Publisher: Watts Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 27.99
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The Tudors ISBN: 978-1784935344 RRP: 18.99
Food can be confusing! There's a lot of information out there about which foods are 'good' or 'bad' for you - and it seems to change every week! And people can sometimes get very stressed about food and eating, and how it affects their bodies. This book for teens explains how food works, so they can make their own decisions
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MATHS IS EVERYWHERE SERIES
armed with all the facts.Is is part of the series Healthy for Life, which gives factual information on a range of health issues so teens can get the information they need to be healthy. The books feature fun infographic style illustrations.
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Dance
Keeping Fit ISBN: 978-1445149745 RRP: 27.99
Smoking, Drugs & Alcohol ISBN: 978-1445149752 RRP: 27.99
ISBN: 978-0750294560 Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 18.99
The Maths is Everywhere series, demystifies all aspects of maths and shows how it relates to your everyday world with fun, colourful graphics. These are fantastic books for children aged nine plus who are studying maths, or for anyone who wants to get to grips with maths in a fun way
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION If you're mad about dance, this book will help you make the most of your favourite hobby. Find out how to perfect your skills, whether you're dancing salsa, ballroom, tap or bhangra, and expand your abilities into taking part in dance shows and competitions.
MAD ABOUT SERIES
Super Sums ISBN: 978-1445149493 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Hardback Pages: 32 RRP: 27.99
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Swimming
NEED NEW DESCRIPTION
ISBN: 978-0750294607 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 18.99
Gymnastics
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION If you're mad about swimming, this book will help you make the most of your favourite sport. Find out how to perfect your strokes, swim competitively for a club and expand your abilities into water polo, snorkelling and scuba diving.
ISBN: 978-0750294591 Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 18.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION If you're mad about gymnastics, this book will help you make the most of your favourite sport. Find out how to perfect your vaults and landings, as well as expand in to different areas such as acrobatics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampolining!
Get the Measure ISBN: 978-1445149516 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Hardback Pages: 32 RRP: 27.99
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Do you want to get the measure of the world around you? This book explores many aspects of measurement from the size of an atom or how to calculate a country's coastline to finding out the speed limit of the universe or how a computer tells the time. It explores all the different measures we use for lengths, areas, volumes and speeds, and shows you how to calculate them.
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mathematics plays a role. From searching for love to donating a kidney, the mathematics governing our world is fascinating, and far reaching. Using interesting anecdotes, simple analogies, and easy explanations, Man vs Maths will distill the complexities of some of the most absorbing mathematics of modern life...Along the way we will look at why Netflix offered a $1 million prize for help with their mathematics, why the universe has a favourite number, and how knowing a little mathematics can improve your life.
forecast on deflation and what this means for your piggy bank, and how knowing a little economics can improve your life.
Get in Shape
What Could it Be?
ISBN: 978-1445149431 RRP: 27.99
ISBN: 978-1925335026 Published: 1/06/2016 12:00 am Publisher: EK Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 24.99
Your Number’s Up ISBN: 978-1445149417 RRP: 27.99
Fraction Frenzy
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ISBN: 978-1445149455 RRP: 27.99
What Are the Chances? ISBN: 978-1445149479 RRP: 27.99
Man vs Money ISBN: 978-1781315590 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 256, RRP: 29.99
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Man vs Maths ISBN: 978-1781315583 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 256, RRP: 29.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION What is the mathematics behind a twitter trend? Does my food really have an equation? And, is there really an algorithm for Love?..Mathematics is inescapable. Wherever you go, whatever you do, however you live your life,
How does a country go bankrupt? How does the FTSE effect my piggy bank? Is there such thing as personal inflation?..Economics is inescapable. Wherever you go, whatever you do, however you live your life, economics plays a role. From buying a sandwich to earning a wage, going on holiday to playing the lottery, the economics governing our world is fascinating, yet often misunderstood. Using modern situations, simple analogies and accessible explanations, Man vs Money will distill the complexities of some of the most absorbing economics of modern life...Along the way we will look at how statistics based on guesswork control the world's GDP, why stock market's are
This concept book is all about unleashing creativity! Part picture book, part artistic inspiration, What Could It Be? is an interactive adventure for pre-primary and primary school-aged children that explores how geometric shapes can be used to challenge kids to tap into their artistic potential and create their own shape-inspired illustrations.
WHY DO WE REMEMBER? SERIES
Neil Armstrong and the Moon Landings
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ISBN: 978-1445148410 Published: 9/08/2016 1 Publisher: Hachette Format: Hardback Pages: 32 RRP: 27.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Neil Armstrong & the Moon Landings brings the heady days of the space race to life, describing the exciting events that led to the great astronaut Neil Armstrong becoming the first man to set foot on the Moon.This simple, friendly children's first history series, aimed at readers aged 5 and up, takes a close look at some key events and personalities through history and reveals how and why they are still important to us today. A perfect support to learning about history, each book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary is introduced and explained. Each book also features a simple timeline and explores how we find about the past. All text has been carefully checked by a historian.
Remembrance Day parades are all also looked at.This simple, friendly children's first history series, aimed at readers aged 5 and up, takes a close look at some key events and personalities through history and reveals how and why they are still important to us today. A perfect support to learning about history, each book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary is introduced and explained. Each book also features a simple timeline and explores how we find about the past. All text has been carefully checked by a historian.
INFOGRAPHICS SERIES
Space
Animal Kingdom (infographics) ISBN: 978-1848776548 Published: 1/06/2015 Publisher: Big Picture Press Format: Hardback Pages: 80 RRP: 24.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION The first in a visually stunning series of information graphics, which shows just how interesting and humorous scientific information can be. Complex facts about the animal kingdom are reinterpreted as stylish infographics, which astonish, amuse and inform by turn. Researched by the Guardians Datablog expert and illustrated by the New York Times designer Nicholas Blechman, this is a book of the highest pedigree.
ISBN: 978-1783701438 Published: 1/12/2015 Publisher: Big Picture Press Format: Paperback Pages: 80 RRP: 24.99
Remembrance Day ISBN: 978-1445148472 Published: 9/08/2016 1 Publisher: Hachette Format: Hardback Pages: 32 RRP: 27.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Why Do We Remember?: Remembrance Day explores how and why on this day we commemorate those who died in wars, from the First World War right up to modern day conflicts. Poppies, memorials and
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION This beautiful infographics book shows just how interesting and humorous scientific information can be. Complex facts about space are reinterpreted as stylish infographics, which astonish, amuse and inform by turn. Researched by the Guardian’s Datablog expert and illustrated by the New York Times designer Jennifer Daniel, this is a book of the highest pedigree.
Human Body (infographics) ISBN: 978-1848776555 Published: 1/04/2015 Publisher: Big Picture Press Format: Hardback Pages: 80 RRP: 24.99
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Pages: 48 RRP: 21.99
A miscellany of incredible information visualised by the extraordinary Peter Grundy.What is inside your body?How does it work?And what can it do?What is it that makes you... you?!Seeing is believing with the book that shows you the facts.
HIGH TECH SCIENCE SERIES High Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working.
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How Does a Touch Screen Work? ISBN: 978-0750290814 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 48 RRP: 21.99
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How Does a Network Work? ISBN: 978-0750290784 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 48 RRP: 21.99
Touch screens have transformed our modern lives, allowing us to control equipment and communicate with each other through smart devices - all at the touch of a button. Discover how touch screens began as scientific resources, how they were changed into the fun and practical gadgets we use today and what the future of these adaptable and inventive devices could be. High-Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working.
High-Tech Science: How Does WiFi Work? ISBN: 978-0750290845 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback Pages: 48 RRP: 21.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Find out what a network is and how it connects us to each other and the world at large. Discover how networks provide us with the latest entertainment and allow us to check our emails on our phones while on the move. Learn too how they let us stay connected with friends and family thousands of miles away across the Earth. Learn about how a network works and how this high-tech science has changed your world!
From its earliest uses in the US military to its role today in vehicle navigation, surveying and transport tracking, GPS has changed the way we travel, work and have fun. It has also become a crucial tool for emergency services, law enforcement officers and the monitoring of convicted criminals. Find out more about how GPS works and how this hightech science affects your world.High-Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working. It it closely linked with the Science and Design and Technology curriculums.
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How Does GPS Work? ISBN: 978-0750290661 Published: 9/08/2016 Publisher: Hachette Format: Paperback
WiFi has made our communication technology truly mobile. Today, we can check our emails or log on to an Internet site at a caf , train station or an airport - anywhere, infact, where WiFi is available. Learn how the world became wireless and how that changed both the way we work and the way we have fun. Find out more about
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how WiFi works and how this hightech science has brought freedom to your world.High-Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working. Closely linked to the Science and Design and Technology curriculums!
CoderDojo: Create With Code
A Beginner's Guide to Coding ISBN: 978-1472928641 Published: 25/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Bloomsbury Format: Paperback Pages: 64, RRP: 18.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Ever wondered how to make your computer do what you want it to? If so, then it is time to get coding!. .A Beginner's Guide to Coding is an easy-to-follow guide to the basics of coding, using the free programming languages of Scratch and Python. These stepby-step projects will have you talking to your own chatbot or making your own computer games in no time. Accessible, engaging and fun, this book is bursting with eye-catching illustrations and fantastic projects to introduce you to the world of coding.
ISBN: 978-1405278737 Published: 1/08/2016 Publisher: Egmont Format: Paperback Pages: 96 RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Learn to create with code in this series of fun handbooks for young people, devised by the fastgrowing CoderDojo movement. Collaborate with your friends and start your very own CoderDojo Nano club, with its own website! In this handbook, covering HTML, CSS and JavaScript, you will find clear, step-by-step instructions, followed up by open-ended prompts and challenges which encourage the reader to take the initiative.
TECHNICAL TALES SERIES
Animation Lab for Kids ISBN: 978-1631591181 Published: 1/09/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto US Format: Paperback Pages: 144, RRP: 29.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION In Animation Lab for Kids, artists, teachers, and authors Laura Bellmont and Emily Brink present exciting, fun, hands-on projects that teach kids a range of animation techniques.
How to Build a House ISBN: 978-1633221413 Published: 1/09/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto US Format: Hardback Pages: 64, RRP: 18.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Learn about home construction and teamwork as three unlikely friend work together to build a miniature house!..How to Build a House continues to follow the adventures of the three unlikely friends--Eli, Phoebe, and Hank, as they take on their latest engineering adventure, building a house! Follow the trio as they learn about how a house is constructed, from the foundation to the rafters. Detailed diagrams and illustrations help children and their parents visualize and conceptualize realworld home construction. Through hard work and preservation, the three friends learn the ins and outs of architecture and the benefits of teamwork. Filled with high-tech, realistic diagrams, How to Build a House provides children with a basic introduction to how a home is built from the ground up and encourages their curiosity to dream big.
Also available in this series: How to Build a Plane ISBN: 978-163220416 RRP: 18.99
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How to Build a Car ISBN: 978-1633220409 RRP: 18.99
How to Build a Motorcycle ISBN: 978-1633220577 RRP: 18.99
TRAVELLING WILD SERIES
Journey Along the Nile ISBN: 978-0750298612 Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 27.99
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Climbing the Himalayan Mountains
Discover the countries the Nile traverses, the wildlife to watch out for, how the river is used, the environmental issues facing the Nile, how people live and farm on its banks, and much, much more.
ISBN: 978-0750298643 Publisher: Hachette Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 27.99
Trekking the Sahara ISBN: 978-0750285841 Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 27.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Follow a traveller on a fictitious journey by foot, camel and 4x4 across the world's largest dry desert. Discover which countries the Sahara sprawls across, the different types of desert mammal to watch out for, some incredible cities, the environmental issues facing the Sahara, how people live in the desert, and much, much more.
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Follow a traveller on a fictitious journey on foot through the Himalayan Mountains. Discover why the Himalayas are best avoided in the summer months (monsoons!), the traditions of the Tibetan Buddhists, the incredible wildlife that lives in the mountains, how the Himalayas formed, the mountain climate, and much, much more. There is a survival aspect to the book, too, with boxes containing tips on how to survive an avalanche, avoid hypothermia and frostbite and build a snow cave, among other things. This book allows you to explore and discover the incredible Himalayan Mountains without leaving your seat!
Sailing the Caribbean Islands ISBN: 978-0750298650 Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 27.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Discover why the Caribbean is best avoided from June to November (hurricanes!), the different types of shark to watch out for, some deepsea wonders, the role of mangrove forests, the Caribbean climate, and much, much more.
Sailing the Great Barrier Reef ISBN: 978-0750283250 Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Follow a traveller's diary of a diving trip on the Great Barrier Reef. Find out all about the unusual animal and plant life, landscape features, ecology, climate, industry and people. Discover how conservation projects are underway to protect
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the reef and its wildlife. Also learn how to survive the perils of the Great Barrier Reef including sharks, the blue-ringed octopus, jellyfish and cone shells.
Follow a traveller's diary of an expedition to the frozen North Pole! Find out how to gear yourself up for the trip, about the animals and plants that thrive in extreme conditions, landscape features, ecology, climate, industry and people. Discover how animals such as whales and polar bears survive living on pack ice and ice floes, and what life is like for Arctic explorers who brave 24-hour darkness and treacherous conditions to learn more about this challenging climate.
We are Isla, Sophie, Dominik, James and Rashida five little Scots ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of Scottish kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous sites. Come join us on a Scottish childhood adventure!
ISBN: 978-0750283236 Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
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A New York Year ISBN: 978-1925335071 Published: 1/08/2016 Publisher: EK Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION We are Madison, Alexander, Fabian, Sofia and Jayla and were ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of New York’s kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and the famous sites of our state. Come join us on a New York childhood adventure!
Expedition to the Arctic ISBN: 978-0750283243 Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
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ISBN: 978-1921966873 Published: 1/09/2016 Publisher: EK Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
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Trekking in the Congo Rainforest
Follow a traveller's journey through the African rainforest and learn about the unusual animals and plants, peoples, landscape, climate and industry. Find out how to survive on your journey when you meet poisonous insects, venomous snakes and learn how to build a shelter and makeshift campfire!
A Scottish Year
A Texas Year ISBN: 978-1925335064 Published: 1/08/2016 Publisher: EK Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION We are Luis, Alexis, Christopher, Ethan, and Mia and were ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of Texan kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and the famous sites of Texas. Come join us on a Texan childhood adventure!
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An Aussie Year
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ISBN: 978-1921966248 Published: 1/10/2013 12:00 am Publisher: EK Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
ISBN: 978-0670078943 Published: 3/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Penguin Format: Hardback Pages: 40, RRP: 24.99
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We are Zoe, Kirra, Matilda, Lily and Ned five little Aussies ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of Australian kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous Aussie sites. Come join us on an Australian childhood adventure!
A book about everything* For everyone From Hong Kong to the Amazon and Ulaanbaatar to Antarctica, come on a guided journey around the world and discover the many things that make each place unique. Sleepy sloths, colourful cows, prolific pastries, staggering skylines, terrible traffic, bustling bodies, burglarising baboons . . . you'll be surprised by what you find along the way! From award-winning author and illustrator Marc Martin comes a quirky fact-filled adventure for curious globetrotters, young and old. *almost!
Set your spirit of adventure free with this lavishly illustrated trip around the world. Whether you're visiting the penguins of Antarctica, joining the Carnival in Brazil or a canoe safari down the Zambezi River, this book brings together more than 100 activities and challenges to inspire armchair adventurers of any age. Find hundreds of things to spot and learn new facts about every destination. With epic adventures from the four corners of the globe and discoveries to be made on your own doorstep, this book will inspire you to set off on your own journey of discovery.
The Hello Atlas ISBN: 978-1847808493 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 80, RRP: 32.99
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An English Year ISBN: 978-1921966866 Published: 1/09/2015 12:00 am Publisher: EK Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION We are Aman, Victoria, Amelia, Tandi and George five little English children ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of English kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous sites. Come join us on an English childhood adventure!
Atlas of Adventures ISBN: 978-1847805850 Published: 1/09/2016 Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback (27cm x 37cm) Pages: 96, RRP: 35
Travel through each continent and read simple greetings in different languages - some of which you might have heard of, like French, Chinese and Arabic, and some that you might not have! If you want to hear what they sound like, use the QR code to access hundreds of authentic recordings. Fully illustrated scenes throughout show how children share the same everyday activities, whether they live in big cities or small, remote villages - and they all have one thing in common: they want to say hello to you! With foreword by ethnobotanist and Explorer, Professor Wade Davis.
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Destination: Space
warm, to the car that drives us around and the food that gives us energy to play, physics is all around us, all the time! As we journey through this book we will see how physics explains all of these amazing things, and a whole lot more. We'll look at the basic laws of Universe, the fundamental rules that describe the nature of our world and beyond.
ISBN: 978-1847808240 Published: 1/09/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 40, RRP: 26.99
Amelia Earhart ISBN: 978-1847808851 Published: 1/09/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Walker Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION The book follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female flier to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean.
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Hop on board the space shuttle and get ready for the ride of your life as you explore deep space with your five fellow space cadets...This journey of discovery takes you through our local solar system and beyond, to galaxies far and wide...With every encounter, learn more about the science behind the stars, planets, meteors and comets in our sky, and the history of our universe.
Alone Together ISBN: 978-1784936273 Published: 1/09/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 24, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION This charming picture book will spark conversations between adult and child and is a great early introduction to opposites (alone/ together, high/low, messy/tidy etc.). Its bold, colourful illustrations are perfect for parents and young children to explore together and to pour over time and again.
Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure ISBN: 978-1909263604 Published: 1/07/2016 Publisher: Walker Format: Hardback Pages: 56 RRP: 29.99
Maya Angelou ISBN: 978-1847808905 Published: 1/09/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Walker Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION The book follows Maya Angelou, from her early traumatic childhood to her time as a singer, actress, civil rights campaigner and, eventually, one of America's most beloved writers.
LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS SERIES
Coco Chanel
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ISBN: 978-1847807717 Published: 9/1/16 Publisher: Walker Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
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Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 24.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION In this new series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The first book follows Coco Chanel, from her early life in an orphanage - where she is a genius with needle and thread - to her time as a cabaret singer, hat maker and, eventually, international fashion designer. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Coco's life at the back.
Frida Kahlo ISBN: 978-1847807700 Published: 2/1/16 Publisher: Walker Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION In this new series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The second book follows Frida Kahlo, whose desire to study medicine was destroyed by a childhood accident. Frida began painting from her bedside and produced over 140 works, culminating in a solo exhibition in America. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Frida's life at the back.
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Peter in Peril ISBN: 978-1910959572 Published: 9/1/16 Publisher: Walker Books Format: Hardback Pages: 48, RRP: 27.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION 'It was a cold dark night when Dad buried a box in the garden...' Based on real experience, this vivid graphic novel takes the reader right into the life of a family forced to live in secret when their city is occupied by enemy forces. Narrated by six-year old Peter, it conveys the fears, uncertainties and bewilderment of a child who never thought he or his parents were in any way different from anyone else and abruptly find themselves ostracised, forced out of their home, and at the mercy of armed soldiers. How they avoid being taken away, contrive to stay together, struggle to preserve their own normality and family life, in an city being torn apart by warfare, makes engrossing reading.
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including opera star Dame Nellie Melba. Dame Nellie Melba was Australia's first classical music star. The beauty of her singing was celebrated around the globe. She was appointed Dame Commander, OBE for her enormous fundraising efforts during World War One and today she is commemorated on Australia's hundred dollar banknote. This is the story of how she rose to fame, and how she brought opera to Australians in the city and in the bush. From Ned Kelly to Banjo Paterson; Captain Cook to Sidney Nolan, the Meet ... series of picture books tells the exciting stories of the men and women who have shaped Australia's history
Meet … the Flying Doctors ISBN: 978-01437806887 Published: 31/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Random House Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 24.99
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Meet … Nellie Melba ISBN: 978-0143780298 Published: 8/1/16 Publisher: Random House
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including Reverend John Flynn and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. In the early 20th century, Reverend John Flynn saw the potential for aeroplanes to bring urgent medical care to people in
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outback Australia. He campaigned for more than ten years to make his big idea a reality. That big idea became the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Today the RFDS is a notfor-profit organisation that provides emergency and primary health care across Australia. From Ned Kelly to Nellie Melba; Captain Cook to Sidney Nolan, the Meet ... series of picture books tells the exciting stories of the men and women who have shaped Australia's history.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World ISBN: 978-1408876985 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Bloomsbury Format: Paperback Pages: 32, RRP: 14.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION From Coco Chanel to Rosa Parks, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is bursting full of astounding facts and incredible artwork on some of the most brilliant women who helped shape the world we live in.
ISBN: 978-1486306145 Published: 1/09/2016 12:00 am Publisher: CSIRO Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 128, RRP: 24.95
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Did you ever wonder why some insects can walk on water? Or how the Ancient Egyptians made mummies? Are you curious about why a guitar sounds different from a flute? Gather some everyday materials from around your home and find out the answers with these 50 kid-approved science activities from CSIRO. The activities cover electricity and magnetism, sound and light, heat and motion, water and gases, living things, shapes and our planet Earth. Each activity has a simple list of materials required, and uses simple step-by-step instructions and drawings to enable you to create exciting and interesting reactions, experiments and inventions. Fast facts and quiz questions will help you test your knowledge, and you'll also find an explanation of the science behind each activity, along with examples of how each principle works in the real world. Discover more about the world of science by making:Dancing slime Rubbery bones A ping pong ball shooter Ghastly ghostly photos Fizzy dinosaur eggs A lemon battery
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION This visually stunning miscellany from the effortlessly stylish printmaker James Brown is a collection of incredible facts and figures. Do you know how many bones there are in the human body or how clouds form? Or about different types of knots or how Morse code works? Each illustration is both beautiful and enlightening, and is accompanied by an engaging factfilled explanation by celebrated author Richard Platt. Covering more than 30 diverse and fascinating topics, there is a world of information at your fingertips in this book, which is perfect for all the family to enjoy.
Giving Thanks ISBN: 978-1847808790 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Walker Books Format: Hardback Pages: 32, RRP: 24.99
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A World of Information Hands-On Science
Format: Hardback Pages: 64, RRP: 29.99
Join one boy as he thinks about the people in his life he'd like to thank, the many reasons to be grateful, and the different ways of showing affection and gratitude to the people we love. From giving a hug, to sharing toys, to helping someone out, this book suggests a number of practical and playful ways to celebrate the people we share our lives with, and show them that we care.
ISBN: 978-1406370843 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Walker Books
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Modern Art Mayhem ISBN: 978-1784936341 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 48, RRP: 16.99
Readers must use their problemsolving skills and artistic knowledge to navigate through this thrilling adventure...Will they be able to uncover the mystery of the counterfeit paintings? Do they know their Warhol from their Wallinger? Art Quest follows the popular History, Maths and Science series. Questions are carefully chosen to address core subjects for the age group. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about art with every step they take.
beloved Australia, and reveals the places, stories and people that inspired him along the way. Robert’s astonishing creative vision has breathed life into more than one hundred books and delighted countless children around the world throughout his remarkable career as an illustrator. Wonderlands is a fitting celebration of Robert Ingpen’s work as a master illustrator and storyteller.
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION Readers must use their problemsolving skills and artistic knowledge to navigate through this thrilling adventure. Will they be able to uncover the mystery of the counterfeit paintings? Do they know their Warhol from their Weiwei? Art Quest follows the popular History, Maths and Science series. Questions are carefully chosen to address core subjects for the age group. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about art with every step they take.
Wonderlands: The Illustration Art of Robert Ingpen ISBN: 978-0642278975 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: National Library of Australia Format: Hardback Pages: 176, RRP: 34.99
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Classic Art Counterfeit ISBN: 978-1784936358 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto UK Format: Hardback Pages: 48, RRP: 16.99
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Step into Robert Ingpen’s magical world with this book of wonderful images that have made Robert a worldwide household name for children's illustration. Here you will find his own autobiographical tales, illustrators notes, original sketches and illustrations from his award-winning publications. Robert leads us on his journeys into the wondrous landscapes of the classics he has so famously illustrated (Neverland, the Riverbank, Oz and Alice's Wonderland) as well as into the magical landscapes of his own imagination and the more real but no less magical scenery of his own
Tell Me a Picture ISBN: 978-1847807656 Published: 1/06/2016 Publisher: Walker Format: Paperback Pages: 72 RRP: 19.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION In 2001, Quentin Blake - the first Children's Laureate - chose 26 of his favourite paintings for an exhibition at the National Gallery. Very different artworks were chosen, some by fine artists and some by children's illustrators, but they all had one thing in common: a story to tell. The accompanying book urges children to use their imaginations and look for the stories in the pictures. Reissued with a new introduction from the author, Tell Me A Picture will show a new generation the adventures that await in looking at art.'
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Such Stuff: A Story-Maker's Inspiration ISBN: 978-1406364576 Published: 1/10/2016 Publisher: Walker Books Format: Hardback Pages: 384, RRP: 27.99
The Book That Made Me is a celebration of the books that influenced some of the most acclaimed authors from Australia and the world. It includes personal stories by fantastic authors such as Markus Zusak, Jaclyn Moriarty, Shaun Tan, Mal Peet, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Simon French, Fiona Wood, Simmone Howell, Bernard Beckett, Ursula Dubosarsky, Rachael Craw, Sue Lawson, Felicity Castagna, Benjamin Law, Cath Crowley, Kate Constable, James Roy, Alison Croggon, Will Kostakis and Randa Abdel-Fattah. Also features black and white cartoons by Shaun Tan! For 14 years +
Michael Rosen on a whistle-stop tour of Dickensian London. Featuring a richly detailed summary of Dickens's childhood and career, a witty recap of his best-known novels, and lively black-and-white illustrations from Sarah Nayler, this book is the perfect introduction to the work and world of Charles Dickens.
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION This insightful collection is the perfect gift for Michael Morpurgo fans who want to understand how writing works and where stories begin. Revealing essays from Michael about more than twenty of his most popular novels are combined with key extracts from his books along with historical context and illuminating background information from Michael's brother Mark. Stunning illustrations from Michael Foreman, photographs and facsimiles complete the immersive experience.
What's So Special About Shakespeare? ISBN: 978-1406367416 Published: 1/06/2016 Publisher: Walker Books Format: Paperback Pages: 160, RRP: 14.99
What's So Special About Dickens? ISBN: 978-1406367423 Published: 1/06/2016 Publisher: Walker Books Format: Paperback Pages: 160, RRP: 14.99
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The Book That Made Me ISBN: 978-1922244888 Published: 1/9/2016 Publisher: Walker Books Format: Paperback RRP: 19.99
Dickens brought life to some of our favourite characters: his rogues' gallery includes the Artful Dodger and his avaricious boss, Fagin, the miserly Mr Scrooge, and the spiteful Miss Havisham. During Dickens's lifetime, his novels sold in their thousands, and his touring one-man show was an international hit. Now, 145 years after his death, Dickens's fame has only grown - his books are read all over the world, and have been adapted for both stage and screen. So what is it about Dickens's writing that keeps his readers coming back for more? Join
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION So what was it like to live in Shakespeare's time? What do we actually know about him? And how does someone become that famous? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this lively and accessible book on the life and works of William Shakespeare by award-winning author Michael Rosen. Ideal for browsing, the text is divided into clear sections and includes studies of four of Shakespeare's plays, intriguing facts and information about Shakespeare himself and the world at this time, accompanied by a useful timeline.
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THE EUROPEANS IN AUSTRALIA SERIES
from around 1815 to the early 1870s. By exploring the 19th-century communications revolution Atkinson casts new light on the way Australia first found its place in a global world. This volume is more than a story of geography and politics. It describes the way people thought and felt.
reach of men and women was suddenly expanded, to an extent that seemed dazzling to many at the time. Women began to shape public imagination as they had not done before. At the same time, the worship of mere ideas had its victims, most obviously the Aboriginal people, and the war itself proved what vast tragedies it could unleash.
Volume One: The Beginning ISBN: 978-1742234960 Published: 1/07/2016 Publisher: New South Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 608, RRP: 49.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION The first of three volumes of the landmark, award-winning series The Europeans in Australia gives an account of early settlement by Britain. Volume One, The Beginning, examines the forces that led to the penal colony at Port Jackson and the first 25 years of white settlement.
Volume Two: Democracy ISBN: 978-1742234977 Published: 1/07/2016 Publisher: New South Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 600, RRP: 49.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION The second of three volumes in this landmark, award-winning series Democracy, takes the story
Volume Three: Nation ISBN: 978-0868409979 Published: 1/09/2014 Publisher: New South Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 528, RRP: 49.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION This third and final volume of a multi-award winning series tells of the various ways in which settlement by Britain shaped imagination and belief among the settler people from the eighteenth century to the end of World War I. Nation tells the story of Australian Federation and the war with a focus on ordinary habits of thought and feeling. In this period, for the first time the settler people began to grasp the vastness of the continent, and to think of it as their own. There was a massive funding of education, and the intellectual
The Voyages of Captain James Cook ISBN: 978-0760350294 Published: 1/10/2016 12:00 am Publisher: Quarto US Format: Hardback Pages: 320, RRP: 49.99
» PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION This book reveals the epic eighteenth-century voyages of Captain James Cook and his crew, beautifully illustrated through excerpts from Cook's journals, illustrations, photography, and more.
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