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February 2019 Supplement: The Book Curator Magazine
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Contents
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English & Literacy
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Maths, Science & Technologies
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Humanities & Social Sciences
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The Arts
25
Health & Physical Education
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ENGLISH & LITERACY Sound It Out (LOOK! Books ™) Author: Wiley Blevins Publisher: Red Chair Press Age: 4 to 9 years
RRP: $12.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
The alphabet has 26 letters—5 vowels and 21 consonants. These letters and letter teams make the sounds of the English language. Each book in the Sound It Out series focuses on one category of English sounds and their spellings. TITLE
ISBN
Complex Vowels
978-1634403535
Consonants
978-1634403481
Digraphs and Blends
978-1634403504
Long Vowels
978-1634403511
More Consonants
978-1634403498
Short Vowels
978-1634403528
Bright Owl Books Author: Molly Coxe Publisher: Kane Press Age: 5 to 7 years
RRP: $9.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 40) Series Release Date: 1/08/2018
Molly Coxe’s fun photographic beginning readers feature the long and short vowel sounds and are only around 100 words per book. These super simple titles are the perfect launch pad for literacy. TITLE
ISBN
Cubs in a Tub: Short Vowel ‘U’
978-1575659855
Hop Frog: Short Vowel ‘O’
978-1575659824
Princess Pig: Short Vowel ‘I’
978-1575659794
Rat Attack: Short Vowel ‘A’
978-1575659732
Wet Hen: Short Vowel ‘E’
978-1575659763
The Punctuation Station ISBN: 978-1541514928 (paperback) Author: Brian P. Clearly Release Date: 1/05/2018 Publisher: LernerClassroom Age: 5 to 9 years | Pages: 32 RRP: $14.95
» DESCRIPTION All aboard! Join a family of giraffes on their journey to Punctuation Station. 2 | Information Books: February 2019
As the train chugs along you’ll learn the ins and outs of using periods, commas, apostrophes, question marks, hyphens, quotation marks and exclamation points! Playful rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and colourful illustrations from Joanne Lew-Vriethoff make learning about punctuation fun. So hop on board - this is one train ride you don’t want to miss!
ENGLISH & LITERACY Roald Dahl’s Creative Writing with… Author: N/A Publisher: Penguin Age: 7 to 11 years
RRP: $9.99 ea Format: Paperback (page:32) Series Release Date: 5/02/2019
Roald Dahl’s Creative Writing sparks creativity, builds confidence and inspires young writers through the wonderful worlds of these best-loved stories. Filled with top tips and ideas boxes, each book introduces techniques and methods to help you plan and write a phizz-whizzing story of your own! TITLE
ISBN
The BFG: How to Write Splendid Settings
978-0241384572
Matilda: How To Write Spellbinding Speech
978-0241384589
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory: How To Write Tremendous Characters
978-0241384565
The Australian Students’ Guide to Writing and Grammar ISBN: 978-1742236001 (paperback) Author: Claire Duffy Release Date: 1/02/2019 Publisher: NewSouth Age: 12 years + | Pages: 304 RRP: $27.99 Has anyone ever asked you to catch a red big ball? No. Because in English we would say ‘big red ball’. Why is that? In this easyto-use and fun guide to writing and grammar, children and teachers will learn all they need to know about the elements of grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence construction. With practical tips and helpful step-bystep examples, this book will help students master everything from apostrophes to essay writing.
The Australian Schoolkids’ Guide to Debating and Public Speaking ISBN: 978-1742234236 (paperback) Author: Claire Duffy Release Date: 1/09/2015 Publisher: NewSouth Age: 10 years + | Pages: 288 RRP: $27.99 Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing and looking critically at the big issues of today. Learn all about the best way to prepare, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal, and how to lose graciously. Including tips from the pros and a wealth of examples throughout, this guide is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.
The Economist Style Guide ISBN: 978-1781258316 (paperback) Author: Anne Wroe Release Date: 23/05/2018 Publisher: Profile Books Age: 15 years + | Pages: 288 RRP: $24.99 An updated and refreshed 12th edition of this bestselling guide to English usage, for anyone wanting to communicate with clarity, style and precision. This guide offers advice on the consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations and capital letters, identifies common errors and cliches and contains an exhaustive range of reference material. It also tackles the key differences between British and American English. This guide has wit, verve and flair, making it so much more than a simple work of reference.
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MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES Bumba Books ™ — A First Look at STEM Author: Joe Levit Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 4 to 7 years
RRP: $14.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos give young readers an introduction to the four STEM topics: science, technology, engineering, and math. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills. TITLE
ISBN
Let’s Explore Engineering
978-1541526990
Let’s Explore Math
978-1541527003
Let’s Explore Science
978-1541527010
Let’s Explore Technology
978-1541527027
Basic Concepts Author: Wiley Blevins Publisher: Red Chair Press Age: 5 to 7 years
RRP: $12.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Series Release Date: 1/01/2016
Young children love a story they can interact with. Rocking Chair Kids books are perfect for read-alouds and one-onone reading. This new series introduces basic concepts children need to know before starting school. TITLE
ISBN
Big Box of Shapes
978-1634404174
Count On It
978-1634404167
Duck, Duck, Goose
978-1634404198
Nature Is All Around Me (LOOK! Books ™) Publisher: Red Chair Press Age: 5 to 8 years
RRP: $12.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Series Release Date: 1/08/2018
The colour of an apple, the shape of the moon. From small ant hills to tall mountains. Let’s discover what other surprises nature has all around us. Look! Books introduce early nonfiction topics with large colourful photos, captions and fast facts. A glossary, resource list and index further enhance success with early nonfiction.
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TITLE
ISBN
Numbers in Nature
978-1634403542
Shapes in Nature
978-1634403559
Sizes in Nature
978-1634403573
MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES Mouse Math RRP: $12.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32)
Author: Various Publisher: Kane Press Age: 5 to 7 years
Say cheese! Albert and Wanda are here! Kids will relate to these spunky mouse characters who live in the walls of a People House and learn about numbers, shapes, sizes, and more—all while avoiding Groucho the dreaded cat! Each book in the Mouse Math® series focuses on a basic math concept and encourages youngsters to think and talk about math. Activities in each book add to the fun! TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Albert Doubles the Fun: Adding Doubles
1/05/2017
978-1575658353
Where’s Albert?: Counting & Skip Counting
1/05/2017
978-1575658582
Bravo, Albert!: Patterns
1/05/2017
978-1575658599
Albert Helps Out: Counting Money
1/05/2017
978-1575658605
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ISBN
TITLE
ISBN
Make a Wish, Albert!: 3D Shapes
978-1575657981
Albert’s BIGGER Than Big Idea: Comparing Sizes: Big/Small
978-1575655222
If the Shoe Fits: Nonstandard Units of Measurement
978-1575658018
Count Off, Squeak Scouts!: Number Sequence
978-1575655253
Albert Starts School: Days of the Week
978-1575657424
The Right Place for Albert: One-to-One Correspondence
978-1575654386
Lost in the Mouseum: Left/Right
978-1575656441
A Beach for Albert: Capacity
978-1575655314
A Mousy Mess: Sorting
978-1575656472
The Mousier the Merrier!: Counting 978-1575654409
Albert Adds Up!: Adding/ Taking Away
978-1575657455
Albert’s Amazing Snail: Position Words
978-1575654423
Albert Is NOT Scared: Direction Words
978-1575656298
Albert Keeps Score: Comparing Numbers
978-1575654447
Math Is CATegorical ® RRP: $14.99 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32)
Author: Brian P. Cleary Publisher: Millbrook Press Age: 5 to 9 years
This series introduces basic math concepts to young readers and reveals that sometimes math is easier to show than explain! Pairing clever rhyming verse with comical cartoon cats, these books will help children add up just how fun math can be! TITLE
ISBN
A Second, a Minute, a Week with Days in It: A Book about Time
978-1467720502
A Fraction's Goal: Parts of a Whole
978-1467713801
How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide
978-1580138444
The Action of Subtraction
978-1580138437
On the Scale, a Weighty Tale
978-1580138451
Windows, Rings, and Grapes: A Look at Different Shapes
978-1580138468
A-B-A-B-A: A Book of Pattern Play
978-0761385028
The Mission of Addition
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MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES
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Science Wide Open Author: Mary Wissinger Publisher: Genius Games Age: 5 to 8 years
RRP: $22.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 36) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
Discover the power of curiosity and resilience. These books follow a conversation between a spunky young protagonist, who ask questions about the world around her, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are crafted to be both accurate and understandable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of biology, chemistry and physics becomes an effortless outcome of enjoying the story. TITLE
ISBN
Women in Biology
978-1945779091
Women in Physics
978-1945779114
Women in Chemistry
978-1945779107
My First Science Textbook Author: Mary Wissinger Publisher: Genius Games Age: 3 to 5 years
RRP: $22.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
Spark scientific curiosity in kids of all ages! Even a toddler can begin to understand the basics of chemistry as they follow Pete the Proton, Ned the Neutron and Ellie the Electron, who get together to build everything in the universe. The science is introduced in a way that’s highly memorable, highly educational and funny too!
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TITLE
ISBN
Protons and Neutrons
978-1945779008
Electrons
978-1945779015
Atoms
978-1945779022
MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES Cytosis: A Cell Biology Game SKU: GOT1006 Publisher: Genius Games Age: 10 years + Players: 2 to 5 Time: 60-90 mins RRP: $79.99 Type of Game: Board Game. Science Concepts: cell biology, nucleus, free ribosomes, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, rough endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, plasma membrane, mitochondria, enzymes, hormones, receptors, cell detoxification, antibodies and viruses Description: Cytosis is a worker placement game that takes place inside a human cell! Players take turns placing workers on available organelles within a human cell in order to collect resources (such as Carbohydrates or ATP!) or take actions (such as purchasing Cell Component cards or translating mRNA into Proteins!)
Subatomic: An Atom Building Game SKU: GOT1007 Publisher: Genius Games Age Group: 10 years + Players: 2 to 4 Time: 40-60 mins RRP: $54.99 Type of Game: Board Game. Science Concepts: quarks, protons, neutrons, electrons, charge, atoms, elements, Helium, Lithium, Beryllium, Boron Description: Particle physics and chemistry collide in Subatomic, a dual-layered deck-building game. Players bind Up Quarks and Down Quarks and use Particle/ Wave Duality cards to form protons, neutrons, and electrons. Players combine their subatomic particles to either build available Elements or build a more powerful deck. The particles are elementary but the strategies are not. Building Elements immediately scores points; building your deck multiplies pointscoring later on. Construct huge fun on a quantum scale!
Covalence: A Molecule Building Game SKU: GOT1004 Publisher: Genius Games Age Group: 8 years + Players: 2 to 4+ Time: 20-40 mins RRP: $34.99 Type of Game: Card Game. Science Concepts: covalent bonding, single bonds, double bonds, elements, atoms, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, chemical nomenclature, stereochemistry, organic chemistry Description: Covalence is a chemistry-themed cooperative card game where players work together to accurately build a number of secret organic molecules. One player has knowledge of a set of Secret Molecules. All other players must deduce what these secret molecules are, based upon clues given to them. Players must cooperatively construct their molecules before the clues run out!
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MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES Ion: A Compound Building Game SKU: GOT1003 Publisher: Genius Games Age Group: 8 years + Players: 2 to 7 Time: 20-30 mins RRP: $34.99 Type of Game: Card Game. Science Concepts: ionic bonding, elements, atoms, charges, ions, anions, cations, noble gases, halogens, alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, compound naming, creating neutrally charged compounds, transition metals, polyatomic ions, reactions, acids and bases Description: Ion is a simple card drafting game where players select from a number of available ion cards and noble gas cards, with the objective of forming either neutrally charged compounds or sets of stable noble gases.
Peptide: A Protein Building Game SKU: GOT1002 Publisher: Genius Games Age Group: 10 years + Players: 2 to 5 Time: 30-45 mins RRP: $34.99 Type of Game: Card Game. Science Concepts: RNA to protein translation, polypeptide chains, proteins, amino acids, vacuole, mitochondria, nucleus, ribosome, mRNA, tRNA, ATP Description: In Peptide, players compete to link Amino Acids side-by-side, building what’s called a Peptide Chain (another fancy word for a protein). In order to build this protein, players must first make a set of thoughtful selections from a number of openly available Organelle Cards. Selected Organelle Cards are removed from that round’s available options, creating an interactive open-card-drafting mechanic.
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Virulence: An Infectious Card Game SKU: GOT1005 Publisher: Genius Games Age Group: 8 years + Players: 2 to 5 Time: 15-20 mins RRP: $34.99 Type of Game: Card Game. Science Concepts: Structure and components of viruses, genome, helical, icosahedral, spherical envelope, virus replication, vaccines, mutations Description: Virulence is an addictively quick and simple card game where players take on the role of viruses! Players compete to infect a host cell (place bids using virus cards) in order to replicate their own viral components allowing players to score points up front, or build the power of their bidding hand.
MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES Meet My Family: Animals Babies and Their Families ISBN: 978-1512425321 (hardback) Author: Laura Purdie Salas Illustrator: Stephanie Fizer Coleman Release Date: 1 December 2018 Publisher: Millbrook Press Age: 5 to 9 years | Pages: 32 RRP: $34.95
» DESCRIPTION What kind of families do animal babies have? All different kinds! Charming text and sweet Illustrations introduce a wolf pup cared for by the pack, a young orangutan snuggling with its mother high in a tree, a poison dart frog tadpole riding piggyback on its dad and more. Discover just how diverse the animal kingdom really is!
Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets RRP: $16.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
Author: Margaret J. Goldstein Publisher: LernerClassroom Age: 8 to 11 years
Explore the latest outer space discoveries! With STEMfocused content, up-to-date scientific information, and an emphasis on the future of space research, this series is ideal for report writing and browsing alike. TITLE
ISBN
Discover Earth
978-1541527843
Discover Jupiter
978-1541527850
Discover Mars
978-1541527867
Discover Mercury
978-1541527874
Discover Neptune
978-1541527881
Discover Saturn
978-1541527898
Discover Uranus
978-1541527904
Discover Venus
978-1541527911
Searchlight Books ™ — Cutting-Edge STEM Author: Karen Latchana Kenney Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 8 to 11 years
RRP: $16.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
Explore the fascinating details and latest news on the hottest tech topics, including virtual reality, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Photos, screenshots, and accessible text highlight the work of cutting-edge scientists and engineers. TITLE
ISBN
Cutting-Edge 3D Printing
978-1541527720
Cutting-Edge Artificial Intelligence
978-1541527737
Cutting-Edge Augmented Reality
978-1541527744
Cutting-Edge Computing with Raspberry Pi
978-1541527751
Cutting-Edge Robotics
978-1541527768
Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality
978-1541527775
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MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Author: Various Publisher: Salariya Book Co Age: 7 to 12 years
RRP: $14.99 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 40)
Specially commissioned cartoon-style illustrations in full colour make these books attractive and accessible even to reluctant readers. Information is conveyed through captions, labels and humorous speech bubbles in addition to the main text. Illustrated sidebars headed ‘How It Works’, ‘Top Tip’ or ‘You Can Do It’ supply more facts, describe simple, safe experiments, or steps that readers can take to help make the world a better place. Each volume includes a timeline and a list of ‘Did You Know?’ facts. TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Coding
1/02/2019
978-1912537051
Gaming
1/02/2019
978-1912537075
Satellites
1/02/2019
978-1912537099
Simple Machines
21/01/2019
978-1912537082
Robots
21/01/2019
978-1912537068
ALSO AVAILABLE Bacteria
12/01/2015
978-1910184592
Extreme Weather
12/01/2015
978-1910184608
Immunisation
12/01/2015
978-1910184615
Antibiotics
15/01/2015
978-1910184073
Mobile Phones
15/01/2015
978-1910184066
The Internet
13/08/2015
978-1910184929
Gravity
7/01/2016
978-1910706350
Numbers
18/08/2016
978-1911242291
Searchlight Books ™ — Climate Change Author: Various Publisher: LernerClassroom Age: 8 to 11 years
RRP: $16.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
Are the number of extreme storms increasing? What happens when sea levels rise? What impact will new energy technology have? This series introduces readers to the causes and effects of climate change and examines potential solutions.
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TITLE
ISBN
Climate Change and Air Quality
978-1541545892
Climate Change and Energy Technology
978-1541545908
Climate Change and Extreme Storms
978-1541545915
Climate Change and Life on Earth
978-1541545922
Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels
978-1541545939
Climate Change and Rising Temperatures
978-1541545946
MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES
Australian Backyard Earth Scientist
Australian Backyard Astronomy
EON: The Story of Fossils
ISBN: 978-0642279347 (paperback) Author: Peter Macinnis Release Date: 1/02/2019 Publisher: National Library of Australia Age: 8 years + | Pages: 248 RRP: $29.99
ISBN: 978-0642279439 (paperback) Author: Dr Ragbir Bhathal and Jenny Bhathal Release Date: 1/11/2018 Publisher: National Library of Australia Age: 10 to 14 years | Pages: 136 RRP: $29.99
ISBN: 978-0646978376 (hardback) Author: Aviva Reed Release Date: 17/12/2017 Publisher: Oekologie Studios Age: 8 years + | Pages: 35 RRP: $35.95
» DESCRIPTION Find out where rain comes from and what geysers look like! Read about soil becoming too salty and why greenhouse gases are increasing. Did you know that fog is a cloud sitting on the ground or that ice can tell you about the environment of millions of years ago? And what is lightning anyway? These questions and many more are answered in this absorbing resource suitable for both homes and classrooms. A thematic approach makes it easy for young readers to discover the influences that have fashioned our earth — and are still acting to change it. From the beginnings of the planet through to climate change and today’s concerns about rapid transformation, interesting and fun facts and projects help develop an understanding and appreciation.
» DESCRIPTION Discover the stories of the heavens and our understanding of them in this beautiful book. Generously illustrated with star charts and pictures from the National Library of Australia and photographs from Australian and overseas astronomers, Australian Backyard Astronomy will captivate younger and older readers alike. Its thematic approach guides young readers through our discovery and exploration of the skies, from early celestial charts to the big bang, planets in our solar system and the universe beyond. This revised edition contains recent developments in astronomy, including information revealed by NASA’s Juno spacecraft in 2016; the discovery of the oldest star by researchers at the Australian National University; and the privatisation of space exploration. Fun and simple projects throughout show children how to replicate a rainbow, the Milky Way, an expanding universe and much more.
» DESCRIPTION EON: The Story of the Fossils is a groundbreaking art/science book created by visual ecologist, Aviva Reed. Exquisite illustrations are combined with scientific prose to explore the current theory of evolution. It provides a blueprint for ecosystems thinking, a simple tool for gaining perspective into interconnection and biological growth. It tells the story of every living thing on the planet. It explores microbes as our ancestors and long life collaborators, creating atmospheres and geology. EON asks “What we can learn from billions of years of being part of an evolving ecosystem?” and is a culmination of decades worth of research, art making and study. It has been edited by prominent palaeontologist and ethicist Professor John Buckeridge (RMIT).
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MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES Green STEAM Author: Veronica Thompson Publisher: LernerClassroom Age: 8 to 11 years
RRP: $16.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/08/2018
This makerspace-friendly series blends science, technology, engineering, and math content with arts and crafts for the perfect STEAM experience. A green approach focuses on reusing everyday materials rather than buying new craft supplies. QR codes in books lead to additional how-to support online. TITLE
ISBN
Earth-Friendly Animal Crafts
978-1541527782
Earth-Friendly Earth Day Crafts
978-1541527799
Earth-Friendly Engineering Crafts
978-1541527805
Earth-Friendly Math Crafts
978-1541527812
Earth-Friendly Science Crafts
978-1541527829
Earth-Friendly Tech Crafts
978-1541527836
Australia’s Environmental Issues Author: Peter Turner Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 8 to 13 years
RRP: $29.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/02/2019
Australia is currently facing several significant environmental issues. The Australia’s Environmental Issues series provides an overview of environmental issues affecting Australians and our environment. Each title in the series outlines the cause of the issue and focuses on solutions. TITLE
ISBN
Climate Change
978-1925860085
Natural Disasters
978-1925860108
Feral Animals
978-1925860092
ISBN: 978-1742236209 (paperback) Author: Vanessa Finney Release Date: 1/02/2019 Publisher: NewSouth Age: General interest | Pages: 192 RRP: $49.99
» DESCRIPTION
Capturing Nature: Early Scientific Photography at the Australian Museum 1857–1893 12 | Information Books: February 2019
In the mid-nineteenth century, scientists around the world were quick to see photography’s huge potential for capturing fleeting moments of life, death and discovery. At the Australian Museum, curator
Gerard Krefft and taxidermist Henry Barnes began to experiment with photography in the 1860s, preparing and staging their specimens — from whales and giant sunfish to lifelike lyre bird scenes and fossils — and capturing them in thousands of beautiful and arresting images. Capturing Nature reveals this fascinating visual archive for the first time, profiling the remarkable partnership of Krefft and Barnes and their innovative work.
MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES Adventures in STEAM Author: Various Publisher: Hachette Age: 9 years +
RRP: $28.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 48) Series Release Date: 30/01/2018
Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful new series aims to inspire children with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects. TITLE
ISBN
TITLE
ISBN
Space
978-1526304797
Computers
978-1526304735
Vehicles
978-1526304810
Materials
978-1526304742
Building
978-1526304575
Robots
978-1526304773
Tech 2.0: World-Changing Entertainment Companies Author: Various Publisher: Mason Crest Age: 12 years +
RRP: $39.95 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 64) Series Release Date: 1/03/2019
This series focuses on a group of companies—also including YouTube and GoPro, and featuring a title on the rise of Esports— that are changing the way we read, watch TV and movies, and create new stories to tell, as well as how we experience those stories. With this information, readers might be inspired themselves to make tomorrow’s new techology come to life! TITLE
ISBN
Esports: A Billion Eyeballs and Growing
978-1422240540
GoPro, Garmin, and Camera Drones
978-1422240557
Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Streaming Video
978-1422240564
Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks and Digital Animation
978-1422240571
Spotify, Pandora, and Streaming Music
978-1422240588
YouTube and Videos of Everything!
978-1422240595
Tech 2.0: World-Changing Social Media Companies Author: Various Publisher: Mason Crest Age: 12 years +
RRP: $39.95 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 64) Series Release Date: 1/03/2019
Technology plays a part in just about every aspect of modern existence, perhaps nowhere more clearly than in social media. Companies such as Facebook, Instagram, and SnapChat have changed the way that people in every generation communicate. This series focuses on those and other companies that are changing the way we connect, relate, and stay informed, and in telling the growth stories of those companies, reflects on where they will take us next. TITLE
ISBN
TITLE
ISBN
978-1422240618
978-1422240625
978-1422240632
SnapChat
978-1422240649
978-1422240656
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MATHS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES STEM Trailblazer Bios Author: Various Publisher: LernerClassroom Age: 9 to 12 years
RRP: $14.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32)
Read about the life stories and significant contributions of some of today’s most accomplished figures in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Narrative nonfiction text explores key details from each person’s life, often including the pivotal moment that led them to their STEM career. Encompassing the most diverse range of STEM professionals, this biography series is sure to engage young readers and perhaps inspire them to work toward their own STEM-related accomplishments!
TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Inventor, Engineer, and Physicist Nikola Tesla
1/09/2018
978-1512456301
NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
1/09/2018
978-1512457049
Space Engineer and Scientist Margaret Hamilton
1/09/2018
978-1512456318
Super Soaker Inventor Lonnie Johnson
1/09/2018
978-1512456325
Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
1/09/2018
978-1512456271
Genius Physicist Albert Einstein
1/09/2018
978-1512456295
Astronaut and Physicist Sally Ride
1/05/2018
978-1541512177
Environmental Activist Wangari Maathai
1/05/2018
978-1541512153
Google Cybersecurity Expert Parisa Tabriz
1/05/2018
978-1541512160
Science Educator and Advocate Bill Nye
1/05/2018
978-1541512146
NASA Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman
1/05/2018
978-1541512122
Code-breaker and Mathematician Alan Turing
1/05/2018
978-1541512139
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ISBN
Aerospace Engineer Aprille Ericsson
978-1467761185
Nintendo Video Game Designer Shigeru Miyamoto
978-1467797238
Theoretical Physicist Brian Greene
978-1467761154
Computer Scientist Jean Bartik
978-1512413106
SpaceX and Tesla Motors Engineer Elon Musk
978-1467761161
YouTube Founders Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim
978-1467725811
Genetics Expert Joanna L. Kelley
978-1467761208
Nuclear Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu 978-1512413069
Computer Engineer Ruchi Sanghvi
978-1467761192
Programming Pioneer Ada Lovelace 978-1512413038
Flickr Cofounder and Web Community Creator Caterina Fake
978-1467725842
iPod and Electronics Visionary Tony Fadell
978-1467725804
Urban Biologist Danielle Lee
978-1467797191
Astronaut Mae Jemison
978-1512413113
Mars Science Lab Engineer Diana Trujillo
978-1467797214
Vaccine Innovators Pearl Kendrick and Grace Eldering
978-1512413076
Minecraft Creator Markus “Notch” Persson
978-1467797139
Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking
978-1467797177
Google Glass and Robotics Innovator Sebastian Thrun
978-1467725835
Mathematician and Computer Scientist Grace Hopper
978-1512413083
Environmentalist Rachel Carson
978-1512413120
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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Bumba Books ™ — Past and Present RRP: $14.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
Author: Kerry Dinmont Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 4 to 7 years
Carefully leveled text compares and contrasts everyday objects and places from the past and present. Readers will compare candle-lit cottages to electricity-filled houses and more. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills. TITLE
ISBN
Communication Past and Present
978-1541526877
Homes Past and Present
978-1541526884
Libraries Past and Present
978-1541526891
Schools Past and Present
978-1541526907
Toys and Games Past and Present
978-1541526914
Transportation Past and Present
978-1541526921
Bumba Books ™ — A First Look at Money Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman RRP: $14.95 ea Publisher: LernerClassroom Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Age: 4 to 7 years Series Release Date: 1/2/2019 Invite young readers to learn and think about how they can earn, spend, and save money. Core social studies curriculum and kidfriendly text work together to spark readers’ interest in economics. TITLE
ISBN
Let’s Explore Earning Money
978-1541545717
Let’s Explore Needs and Wants
978-1541545724
Let’s Explore Saving Money
978-1541545731
Let’s Explore Spending Money
978-1541545748
Australian Transport Author: Alison Hideki Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 7 to 12 years
RRP: $29.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/06/2018
This bright and informative new series looks at the development of our transport systems and what they mean for life in Australia today. Topics such as the technology involoved, issues of safety and the environment and employment in this field are covered. TITLE
ISBN
Air Transport
978-1925630626
Rail Transport
978-1925630619
Road Transport
978-1925630602
Sea Transport
978-1925630633
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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Australia’s Neighbours: Discover the Country, Culture and People Author: Jane Hinchey Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 8 to 13 years
RRP: $19.99 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 21/01/2019
This exciting series explores the landscapes, culture and people of Australia’s closest neighbours. Inside each book you’ll find current information, maps, statistics, fun facts, timelines and photographs. Every book is a valuable resource designed to support Australian students and teachers, and meet Australian National Curriculum requirements. TITLE
ISBN
TITLE
ISBN
China
978-1925630947
Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
978-1925630558
Indonesia
978-1925630954
Philippines
978-1925630961
Malaysia
978-1925630930
Singapore
978-1925630534
New Zealand
978-1925630527
Vietnam
978-1925630541
How We Used To Live In Australia Author: Rachel Dixon Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 8 to 13 years
RRP: $29.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/04/2018
The style of living we take for granted in Australia today was very different in the past. Many everyday tasks involved using tools and implements that are unrecognisable in our modern world. The Australian Aboriginal history of daily life, as well as that of the first colonists, all provide intriguing stories of how we all used to live and how we gradually moved on to depending on gadgets, fast food and other modern ways of life that our ancestors from the past would find amazing. TITLE
ISBN
TITLE
ISBN
Food & Cooking
978-1925630329
Toys & Games
978-1925630350
Schools & Education
978-1925630336
Transport
978-1925630343
Systems of Government Author: Various Publisher: Mason Crest Age: 12 years +
RRP: $44.95 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 96) Series Release Date: 1/03/2019
The series examines the most common forms of government still found in the world today, discussing their origins and evolution into the present forms. It provides case studies of modern rulers that give students the perspective to understand the basis for various forms of government—including their own. TITLE
ISBN
TITLE
Communism: Control of the State
978-1422240151
Oligarchy: Power of the Wealthy Elite 978-1422240212
Democracy: the People’s Government
978-1422240168
Monarchy: Sovereignty of a King or Queen
978-1422240205
Dictatorship: Authoritarian Rule
978-1422240175
The Evolution of Government
978-1422240182
Fascism: Radical Nationalism
978-1422240199
Theocracy: Religious Government
978-1422240229
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ISBN
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Australia’s Endangered Animals… and Their Habitats Author: Jane Hinchey Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 9 to 12 years
RRP: $29.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/09/2018
FACT! Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world. Many of our native bird, reptile, fish and amphibian species are endangered. This exciting new series takes a look at some of Australia’s most threatened animal species and their unique habitats. Inside each book you’ll find current information, maps, statistics, fun facts, and photographs. Every book is a valuable resource designed to support Australian students and teachers, and meet Australian National Curriculum requirements.
TITLE
ISBN
A Focus on Coasts and Oceans
978-1925630688
A Focus on Deserts and Grasslands
978-1925630695
A Focus on Dry Forests and Woodlands
978-1925630701
A Focus on Rainforests
978-1925630718
Australian Landscapes Author: Rachel Dixon Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 9 to 14 years
RRP: $19.99 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/02/2019
Australia is an ancient country, with landscapes that range from snowy alps to red deserts. The plants and animals in Australia’s landscapes include rare and unique species, some of which are descendants of the wildlife that flourished on Gondwana, the prehistoric continent that existed long before Australia separated and moved across the globe to its present location. Read about the sustainability issues that affect Australia’s natural environments, and what is being done to preserve them for the future. Discover the geography and history of each of Australia’s magnificent landscapes, and investigate their importance to the Indigenous Australians who have lived in them for thousands of years. TITLE
ISBN
Deserts and Savannahs in Australia
978-1925630893
Forests in Australia
978-1925630909
Mountains in Australia
978-1925630916
Water in Australia
978-1925630923
TERMS & CONDITIONS Discounts for orders received by 9pm AEST on 15th March, 2019 will be 17.5% off the RRP unless otherwise specified (after end date standard member discount applies). Stocks are limited on some titles and delays may be experienced. These titles have not been reviewed and are firm sale only.
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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Worldwide Wonders Author: Clive Gifford Publisher: Hachette Age: 9 years +
RRP: $19.99 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 30/01/2018
Discover the greatest wonders the world has to offer. What threats and challenges do these special phenomena face, and what is being done to ensure their survival for future generations to enjoy? TITLE
ISBN
Ancient Wonders
978-0750298704
Manmade Wonders
978-0750298681
Natural Wonders
978-0750298582
Unusual Wonders
978-0750298711
Engineering Marvels of Australia Author: Alison Hideki Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 9 to 13 years
RRP: $29.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/08/2018
Engineering Marvels of Australia contains the stories of the design and construction of some of Australia’s major feats of engineering. Some of Australia’s bridges, hydro-electric power stations, railways and communications structures were built at times when much of the technology we take for granted today was not available. Many represented the latest in design and technology when they were built. TITLE
ISBN
Australia’s Bridges
978-1925630770
Australia’s Communications Structures
978-1925630756
Australia’s Hydro-electric Power Schemes
978-1925630749
Australia’s Railways
978-1925630763
Explorers of Australia Author: Linsie Tan Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 9 to 14 years
RRP: $19.99 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/02/2019
This two volume series delves into the interesting stories behind the exploration of Australia. Find out about the kangaroos kept by Emperor Napoleon’s wife, and the cat that circumnavigated Australia with Mathew Flinders. With historic illustrations and easy-to-understand timelines, Explorers of Australia turns dusty history into fascinating stories.
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TITLE
ISBN
From the Ancient Explorers to James Cook (Volume 1)
978-1925630879
Explorers From 1788 to the Present (Volume 2)
978-1925630886
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Major World Religions Author: Various Publisher: Mason Crest Age: 14 years +
RRP: $36.95 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 112) Series Release Date: 1/05/2018
Written in consultation with religious scholars, each book describes the important beliefs of each religion, along with information about its history, practices, and rituals.
Eureka: One Bloody Sunday
TITLE
ISBN
Buddhism
978-1422238165
Christianity
978-1422238172
Islam
978-1422238196
Hinduism
978-1422238189
Judaism
978-1422238202
Sikhism
978-1422238219
their own understanding. Readers will see actual letters from the governor, complaints from angry miners, as well as diaries and newspaper articles. Dynamic, action scenes and vivid dialogue capture the time and place, grabbing the attention of readers who prefer visual form. From an awardwinning and bestselling author.
ALSO AVAILABLE
ISBN: 978-1742235950 (paperback) Author: Hugh Dolan Release Date: 1/03/2019 Publisher: NewSouth Age: 10 years + | Pages: 88 RRP: $22.99
» DESCRIPTION The extraordinary story of Eureka is one that Australians have revisited since it happened in 1854. This graphic book brings alive the struggles of daily life on the Victorian goldfields. It tells us about power, settlement and the growth of the colony. It tells us about rights, and what matters. It challenges readers to investigate like a detective - they must sift through different accounts and reach
Ned Kelly: The Man Behind the Mask ISBN: 978-1742234496 (paperback) Author: Hugh Dolan Release Date: 1/02/2016 Publisher: NewSouth Age: 13 years + | Pages: 80 RRP: $19.99
» DESCRIPTION We all think we know the story of Ned Kelly, Australia’s most famous outlaw, but we’ve never seen him in full colour like this before. Edward ‘Ned’ Kelly was born in 1855 into a poor Irish immigrant family in rural Victoria. He grew up loyal to his family, angry at the injustice he saw in Australian society and desperate to better his situation by any means. Often in trouble with the police, with the so-called Kelly Gang he was involved in horse and cattle stealing, bank robbing, kidnapping and ultimately murder. But he was the only bushranger to write a famous and compelling letter explaining his behaviour. As every Australian knows, after a legendary shoot-out Ned was captured by police and later hanged at Melbourne Gaol. Folk hero or criminal, this is the story of Ned Kelly as you’ve never seen it before.
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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Reg Saunders: An Indigenous War Hero ISBN: 978-1742234243 (paperback) Author: Hugh Dolan Release Date: 1/04/2015 Publisher: NewSouth Age: 11 years + | Pages: 56 RRP: $19.99
» DESCRIPTION The little-known story of Reg Saunders, the first Indigenous Australian to become an officer in the Army, retold in actionpacked graphic format. Reg Saunders MBE (1920-90) not only survived the World War II battlefields in the Middle East, North Africa, Greece, Crete and New Guinea, but excelled as a military leader. He was recommended for officer training and, in 1944, returned to New Guinea as a platoon commander - the first Aboriginal Australian to serve as a commissioned officer. What happened during the war to transform a determined young man from country Victoria into a war hero - one who would go on to serve with distinction in the Korean War, and become a pioneering figure for Indigenous rights?
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Gallipoli: The Landing
For Country, for Nation
ISBN: 978-1742231570 (paperback) Author: Hugh Dolan Release Date: 1/12/2014 Publisher: NewSouth Age: 13 years + | Pages: 96 RRP: $19.99
ISBN: 978-1921353208 (paperback) Author: Edited by Lachlan Grant & Michael Bell Release Date: 1/11/2018 Publisher: Australian War Memorial Age: General interest | Pages: 311 RRP: $39.99
» DESCRIPTION The truth about the assault on Gallipoli is finally being told panel by panel. Gallipoli: The Landing takes the events of 25 April 1915 and presents them in a full-colour comic that’s action-packed but historically accurate. Rather than a botched attack planned by indifferent British generals, the Gallipoli campaign was carefully thought out, and included an amphibious attack on the beach by Anzac officers. Hugh Dolan and Mal Gardiner bring the real story to life, describing the lead-up and the attack on Gallipoli in detail from both sides of the fighting.
» DESCRIPTION An illustrated history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander military service. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that deceased people are represented throughout this publication. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a longstanding tradition of fighting for Country, and they continue to serve with great honour in the Australian Defence Force. This book tells the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ service in the defence of Australia, dating back to before Federation. It includes service in all conflicts and operations in which the nation’s military forces have been involved. Richly illustrated with over 230 images, For Country, for Nation uses artworks, photographs and objects from the Memorial’s collection, combined with the voices of Indigenous men and women, to reveal their experiences of war. In doing so, For Country, for Nation considers why so many volunteered to serve when faced with entrenched discrimination in wider society.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Australia Year by Year Author: Victoria Macleay RRP: $19.95 ea Publisher: Trocadero Publishing Format: Paperback (pages: 48) Age: 9 to 13 years This series covers all the major events from the arrival at Botany Bay through to the political development of the colonies, establishment of substantial infrastructure and battle to end convict transportation. TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
1788 to 1809: From First Fleet to Rum Rebellion
1/04/2012
978-0864271136
1810 to 1845: From the Macquarie Era to Ending Transportation
1/07/2012
978-0864271228
Australian Timelines Author: Various Publisher: Trocadero Publishing Age: 9 to 14 years
RRP: $19.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32-48)
Each book in this series extensively explores a time in modern Australia’s history that changed and shaped it into the nation we live in now.
TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
The Industrial Revolution and its Impact on Australia
1/04/2013
978-0864271327
Bushrangers: The Story of Australia’s Wild Colonial Boys
1/01/2013
978-0864271402
Australia at the Time of Federation
1/01/2013
978-0864271303
The States: Their Place In Federal Australia
1/10/2012
978-0864271174
Convicts: The Story of the Penal Settlements that Created Australia
1/05/2012
978-0864271211
The Commonwealth of Australia: Evolving Into A Nation
1/04/2012
978-0864271167
Gold: The Precious Metal that Brought Wealth and Long-Term Prosperity
1/04/2012
978-0864271198
Exploration and Settlement in Colonial Australia
1/09/2011
978-0864271099
The Constitution: The Document That Created The Nation
1/08/2011
978-0864271075
Immigration Since 1788: The Making of Modern Australia
1/01/2011
978-0864271037
The Governors 1788-1855 and How They Influenced Modern Australia
1/01/2011
978-0864271013
Defending Australia Author: Various RRP: $19.95 ea Publisher: Trocadero Publishing Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Age: 11 to 14 years These books define Australia’s military past and its effect on Australian society, from the national unity of the Anzac Spirit to the wars that changed our history forever. TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
The Cold War: Australia in Korea, Malaya and Vietnam
1/07/2012
978-0864271181
World War I: The Australian Experience
1/10/2012
978-0864271280
World War II: The Australian Experience
1/01/2012
978-0864271143
The Anzac Spirit: Australia’s Military Legen
1/04/2013
978-0864271372
The War in Vietnam: From Beginning to End
1/07/2015
978-0864271518
The War in Vietnam: Its Impact on Australian Society
1/07/2015
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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES The National Identity Author: Various RRP: $19.95 ea Publisher: Trocadero Publishing Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Age: 11 to 14 years Here are the origins of all Australians – those who immigrated to this continent, contributed to our history and gave modern Australia the character that makes it unique. TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Immigrants Who Changed Australia … Since 1901
1/01/2013
978-0864271259
Populate or Perish: Immigration Since 1945
1/07/2014
978-0864271501
Australian Origins: Afghanistan to Italy (Volume 1)
1/08/2012
978-0864271266
Australian Origins: Japan to Zimbabwe (Volume 2)
1/08/2012
978-0864271273
Women Who Made Australian History
1/03/2014
978-0864271464
Faiths, Religions & Beliefs in Modern Australia
1/09/2011
978-0864271105
Geography RRP: $19.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32)
Author: Various Publisher: Trocadero Publishing Age: 10 to 14 years
Addressing the problems of landscape degradation and natural disasters that impact everyday life in Australia, this series explores our responses, solutions and management of these occurrences. TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Why People Live Where They Do
1/07/2016
978-0864271570
Natural Disasters: Their Impact and How We Can Respond
1/04/2016
978-0864271556
Landscape Degradation: How Australia is Changing
1/07/2016
978-0864271587
Water: Our Most Important Resource
1/04/2016
978-0864271563
Asia-Pacific Timelines Author: Various RRP: $19.95 ea Publisher: Trocadero Publishing Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Age: 11 to 14 years From the ancient times of kingdoms, dynasties and colonial eras to independence and beyond, these books chronicle the rise and fall, cultures, economies, histories, religions and environments of Australia’s neighbours, including our relationships with them. TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Peoples of the Pacific and Their Origins
1/12/2014
978-0864271495
European Colonialism in the Asia-Pacific: Its Rise and Fall
1/05/2011
978-0864271068
Shogunate Japan: 800 Years of Military Control and Its Influence on the Modern Nation
1/01/2013
978-0864271426
Imperial China: Six Centuries of All-Powerful Dynasties
1/03/2014
978-0864271457
Australia’s Pacific Neighbours
1/01/2013
978-0864271297
Australia’s Asian Neighbours
1/01/2013
978-0864271310
China: The Story of a Nation … and Its Relationship with Australia
1/03/2011
978-0864271020
India: The Story of a Nation … and Its Relationship with Australia
1/04/2013
978-0864271358
Indonesia: The Story of a Nation … and Its Relationship with Australia 1/09/2013
978-0864271433
Japan: The Story of a Nation … and Its Relationship with Australia
978-0864271150
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1/04/2012
THE ARTS Digital Makers Author: KL Kenney, Anne Leigh RRP: $39.95 ea Publisher: Lerner Publications Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Age: 8 to 12 years Series Release Date: 1/05/2018 Learn how to create, launch, perfect, and safely share digital works of art, including videos, songs, blogs, and websites. This series capitalises on the popularity of both digital technology and makerspace activities. Creator profiles and expert tips provide extra inspiration. TITLE
ISBN
Create Your Own Blog
978-1512483437
Design and Build Your Own Website
978-1512483420
Make and Upload Your Own Videos
978-1512483406
Write and Record Your Own Songs
978-1512483413
Stories of Art Author: Various Publisher: Big & Small Age: 8 to 12 years
RRP: $17.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 36) Series Release Date: 1/01/2017
This collection of creative, illustrated storybooks highlights the life and work of famous artists. Readers will be introduced to major works of art in a friendly and fun way while also learning about the artist’s life story. A detailed information page at the end of each title summarises works of art and artists. TITLE
ISBN
Joining the Dots: The Art of Seurat
978-1925234992
Let’s Go on a Picnic: The Art of Millet
978-1925234978
Patterns from Nature: The Art of Klimt
978-1925235005
Putting Faces to Names: The Art of Raphael
978-1925234954
Seen from a Distance: The Art of Monet
978-1925234428
The Artist and His Models: The Art of Rembrandt
978-1925234442
The Friendly Postman: The Art of Van Gogh
978-1925234435
The People in the Paintings: The Art of Bruegel
978-1925234961
The Quiet Observer: The Art of Degas
978-1925234985
Inside Art Movements Author: Susie Brooks Publisher: Hachette Age: 9 years +
RRP: $28.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 48)
This series provides an accessible and in-depth guide to some of the most popular and significant art movements that shaped our world. TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Romanticism
26/02/2019
978-1526306135
Cubism
11/09/2019
978-1526306173
Pop Art
26/02/2019
978-1526306197
Impressionism
10/07/2018
978-1526304957
Surrrealism
11/09/2019
978-1526306159
Renaissance
10/07/2018
978-1526306111
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THE ARTS Art Today Publisher: Mason Crest Age: 12 to 15 years
RRP: $36.95 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 64) Series Release Date: 1/01/2015
Aspiring artists will find practical information and advice on how to get started in the arts in this series. Each title begins with an overview of the profession and also provides some historical background. Vocabulary, research-project suggestions and review questions are included in every chapter. TITLE
ISBN
TITLE
ISBN
Acting: Stage & Screen
978-1422231685
Painting
978-1422231739
Art Festivals & Galleries: The Art of Selling Art
978-1422231692
Performing Arts
978-1422231746
Comedy & Comedians
978-1422231708
Photography
978-1422231753
Filmmaking & Documentaries
978-1422231715
Sculpting
978-1422231760
Music & Musicians
978-1422231722 units, covering everything from finding inspiration, observational techniques, lateral thinking, mastery of the drawing media techniques themselves, to the more technical aspects of garment shapes, range planning and flat specification drawing.
Fashion Design Drawing Course ISBN: 978-0500289853 (paperback) Author: Jemi & Wynn Armstrong Release Date: 1/02/2012 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Age: 15 years + | Pages: 160 RRP: $32.99 This ultimate handbook for aspiring fashion designers is a worldwide bestseller outlining the principles, practice and techniques of fashion design. It includes digital drawing and rendering techniques for fashion illustration, as both a primary media and in combination with traditional methods, and presents artwork examples throughout which draw on contemporary illustrative styles and apparel design. The book is organised into 24 instructional 24 | Information Books: February 2019
Old Masters: Australia’s Great Bark Painters ISBN: 978-1921953347 (paperback) Author: National Museum of Australia Release Date: 1/08/2018 Publisher: National Museum of Australia Age: General interest | Pages: 256 RRP: $39.95 Bark painting, as practised by Aboriginal artists of Arnhem Land for millennia, is one of the great traditions of world art. This book
highlights the work of 40 master painters who have carried one of the oldest continuing traditions of art into the modern era. These men of high ritual standing were not only artists, but also ceremonial and clan leaders, philosophers, advocates for land rights and human rights, ambassadors and politicians, who recognised the power of art as the most eloquent means to build bridges between Aboriginal and European society. The book includes essays by renowned scholars of Aboriginal art, biographies and portraits of the artists, and 122 full-colour plates of the paintings, made between 1948 and 1988, from the National Museum of Australia’s rich and extensive collection.
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Bumba Books ™ — Nutrition Matters Author: Beth Bence Reinke, MS, RD RRP: $14.95 ea Publisher: LernerClassroom Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Age: 4 to 7 years Series Release Date: 1/2/2019 Leveled text and colourful photographs help early readers explore nutrition and the importance of healthy eating. Ageappropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help children learn about forming nutritious eating habits. TITLE
ISBN
Following Special Diets
978-1541526792
Healthy Eating Habits
978-1541526808
Healthy Foods around the World
978-1541526815
Why We Eat Dairy
978-1541526822
Why We Eat Fruits
978-1541526839
Why We Eat Grains
978-1541526846
Why We Eat Protein
978-1541526853
Why We Eat Vegetables
978-1541526860
Bumba Books ™ — Health Matters Author: Rosalyn Clark Publisher: LernerClassroom Age: 5 to 7 years
RRP: $14.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Series Release Date: 1/05/2018
What do baseball, broccoli and brushing your teeth have in common? They are all important to keeping you healthy! This engaging, accessible series introduces many ways that kids can care for their bodies, such as visiting the dentist and doctor, eating healthy, exercising and staying clean. TITLE
ISBN
Why We Eat Healthy Foods
978-1512482935
Why We Exercise
978-1541511071
Why We Keep Clean
978-1512482942
Why We Go To The Doctor
978-1541511095
Why We Go To The Hospital
978-1512482911
Why We Go To The Dentist
978-1541511088
Questions and Feelings About… Author: Louise Spilsbury Publisher: Hachette Age: 5 to 8 years
RRP: $19.99 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32)
Picture book stories on tough topics handled with sensitivity and care. TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Having A Disability
12/02/2019
978-1445156613
Autism
12/02/2019
978-1445156590
Bullying
9/10/2018
978-1445164410
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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Lots and Lots of Feelings: What Do They Mean? ISBN: 978-1912233366 Author: J Moore-Mallinos Release Date: 1/02/2019 Publisher: Salariya Book Company Age: 6 to 9 years RRP: $22.99
» DESCRIPTION Everybody has feelings and there are so many of them. Some
feelings make you feel good, and others make you feel sad, mad or bad! This book will help you to understand your feelings. What does it mean to feel frustrated? What does it mean to feel intimidated? Learning about feelings means you will know what to do when you have them. When you feel happy - enjoy it! And when you feel unhappy - you have a problem to solve. But your feelings belong to you.
Let’s Move Author: Marko Galjasevic & Deborah Wood Publisher: Red Chair Press Format: Paperback (pages:32) Age: 6 to 10 years Series Release Date: 1/2/2019 Kids know exercise is good for them. But they might not know that there are different kinds of exercise. Each helps the body in different ways. These books provide step-by-step guides for safe exercise. TITLE
HARDBACK ($34.95) PAPERBACK ($8.95)
Power Down For Fitness: Yoga for Flexible Mind and Body
978-1634404105
978-1634404129
Power Up for Fitness: Exercise for Playing Stronger and Running Longer
978-1634404099
978-1634404112
Healthy for Life Author: Anna Claybourne Publisher: Hachette Age: 10 to 14 years
RRP: $19.99 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32)
This series gives factual information on a range of health issues so young people can get the information they need to be healthy. The books feature fun infographic style illustrations.
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TITLE
RELEASE DATE
ISBN
Food and Eating
12/02/2019
978-1445149714
Sex and Relationships
25/09/2018
978-1445149820
Keeping Fit
14/08/2018
978-1445149738
Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol
14/08/2018
978-1445149769
Puberty and Growing Up
12/06/2018
978-1445149783
Self-esteem & Mental Health
27/12/2017
978-1445149806
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Experience Personal Power Author: Jean C. Lawler Publisher: Red Chair Press Age: 7 to 10 years
Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Series Release Date: 1/2/2019
Experience Personal Power is a four-book series to guide young readers in learning mindfulness skills and building personal power to feel secure and confident with themselves. TITLE
HARDBACK ($39.95) PAPERBACK ($12.99)
Experience Media: How Your Media Choices Make You Feel
978-1634403764
978-1634403801
Experience Mindfulness: How Quiet-Time Makes You Feel
978-1634403757
978-1634403795
Experience Nature: How Time Outside Makes You Feel
978-1634403733
978-1634403771
Experience Nutrition: How the Food You Eat Makes You Feel
978-1634403740
978-1634403788
Children and Safety in Australia Author: William Day Publisher: Redback Publishing Age: 8 to 12 years
RRP: $29.99 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/07/2018
As children grow, their curiosity about the world can sometimes expose them to dangers. This series will provide children in primary school with strategies for responding to situations in which they feel unsafe, worried or upset. Recognising when someone else needs a helping hand and knowing what to do in an emergency are also vital skills that children can learn as they grow into citizens of the future. Australian Curriculum topics covered in this series: Personal safety, emotions, recognising danger, making healthy choices, responding to others in need, online safety for children houses and gardens are full of potential dangers for children. TITLE
ISBN
TITLE
ISBN
Safety At Home
978-1925630657 Safety Away From Home
978-1925630664
Safety At School
978-1925630671
978-1925630640
Safety Online
Leadership Skills & Character Building Author: Randy Charles Publisher: Mason Crest Age: 12 years +
RRP: $39.95 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 64) Series Release Date: 1/03/2019
This series explodes the myth that leadership can’t be taught. The sooner students understand the qualities of their own character, the sooner they can make positive changes. These books are designed to help students acquire a deeper understanding of the character and leadership skills they need for a successful, happy, and well-rounded life. Each book in the series guides young readers as they explore the importance of grit, communications skills, cooperation, problem solving, integrity, self-confidence, and more. TITLE
ISBN
TITLE
ISBN
Communication Skills
978-1422239957
Self-Confidence
978-1422239995
Initiative, Grit & Perseverance
978-1422239964
Self-Discipline & Responsibility
978-1422240007
Integrity & Honesty
978-1422239971
Tolerance & Cooperation
978-1422240014
Organization & Problem-Solving
978-1422239988
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