First Picture Atlas by .
22.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction
Take an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Anthony Lewis, the colourful maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers. Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon rainforest, journe ...Show more
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
38.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction
Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something? Or thought about how we can weigh the earth? Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe? Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and ever ...Show more
Golden Eyes: The Yellow-eyed Penguin/Hoiho by Kelly Lynch
19.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction
Golden Eyes is a yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho who lives at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. He makes his nest in the bushes at the base of a cliff. Every morning, Golden Eyes waddles down to the beach to fish for food. Golden Eyes is shy and prefers to live in secret . . . Read this book to ...Show more
Wildlife of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop
40.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction | Reading Level: near fine
A spectacular illustrated picture book exploring New Zealand's unique landscapes and its incredible wildlife by the award-winning author of Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story. Long before waka touched Aotearoa's shores, the land of the long white cloud was home to an array of creatures uniquely adapted to ...Show more
Stickmen's Guide to How Trains and Automobiles Work
12.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction
Join the savvy Stickmen on a fun tour of modern cars, motorbikes and locomotives to view their inner and outer working, and discover how special features function. Find out about.. • Combustion engines • Formula one cars • Electric and solar-powered vehicles • High-speed maglev trains ...and muc ...Show more
Stickmen's Guide to How Watercraft Work
12.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction
How does a giant cruise ship stay upright? Just how big is an aircraft carrier? How are submarines powered? Join the Stickmen and take a close look at… • Diesel and jet engines • The captain’s control centre • The hull of a massive container ship • The ‘wings’ supporting a hovercraft and much ...Show more
Stickmen's Guide to How Gigantic Machines Work
12.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction
Join the friendly Stickmen on a fascinating tour of monster vehicles, transporters and construction tools. You’ll discover some of the largest machines in existence as you look inside the workings of a… • Bucket-wheel excavator • Semi-submersible rig • NASA crawler-transporter, the world’s largest tr ...Show more
Stickmen's Guide to How Aircraft Work
12.00 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction
How do planes stay in the air? What is vertical take-off? How does a pilot control a hot-air balloon? Join the friendly Stickmen to find out how… • Jet engines soar • Helicopters hover • Solar-powered aircraft fly • Remote-control drones operate ...and much more. The Stickmen share facts and demonstrate ...Show more
New Zealand's Endangered Dolphins by Maria Gill; Marco Ivancic
27.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Non Fiction
From award-winning writer Maria Gill, and illustrator Marco Ivancic, comes New Zealand's Endangered Dolphins. The North Island New Zealand dolphin (Popoto or Maui dolphin) is the most endangered dolphin in the world. The South Island New Zealand dolphin (Pahu or Hector's dolphin) is the smallest dolphin ...Show more