This Is My World (Lonely Planet Kids) by Lonely Planet

$30.00 NZD

Category: Geography | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

If you were asked to tell someone on the other side of the world about yourself, where would you start? Perhaps you'd mention your favourite hobbies, the pranks you play on your family, or what you want to be when you grow up. Would you include a selfie or a family photo? A cute snap of your puppy or t hat awesome shot of you playing your favourite sport? In this fascinating and fun collection, 84 children from incredibly diverse backgrounds share their stories and photos of what's unique about their lives - from weather, local festivals and hobbies to their favourite sports and food. These personal portraits also reveal the many things children have in common, no matter where they're from. Discover what it's like to live in an orphanage in Zambezi, by a remote fjord in Greenland, on a cattle ranch in Australia, high up in the Himalaya mountains in Nepal, at an eco-lodge in Costa Rica, and much more. About Lonely Planet Kids:Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore! ...Show more

Drift (HB) by Martin Ince

$30.00 NZD

Category: Geography

This astounding account of the geological history of the Earth, detailing the movement of the tectonic plates and continental drift, is a stunning visual representation of the Earth's history. Featuring beautiful world maps, this book covers everything from the origin of life to how the Earth may look in the future. Written by Martin Ince, the president of the Association of British Science Writers, Drift is the perfect guide to our planet's history, and an accessible discussion of how geological change affects life on Earth. ...Show more

World Wonders (100 Facts) by Kelly Miles

$8.00 NZD

Category: Geography

Encyclopedia of Rocks and Fossils

$25.00 NZD

Category: Geography

Africa, Amazing Africa by Atinuke

$35.00 NZD

Category: Geography

Discover the amazing diversity of the African continent in this beautiful book, with words by Atinuke and lively illustrations from Mouni Feddag. Atinuke’s first non-fiction title is a major publishing event: a celebration of all 55 countries on the African continent! Her beautifully-written text captures Africa’s unique mix of the modern and the traditional, as she explores its geography, its peoples, its animals, its history, its resources and its cultural diversity. The book divides Africa into five sections: South, East, West, Central and North, each with its own introduction. This is followed by a page per country, containing a delightful mix of friendly, informative text and colourful illustrations. The richest king, the tallest sand dunes and the biggest waterfall on the planet are all here, alongside drummers, cocoa growers, inventors, balancing stones, salt lakes, high-tech cities and nomads who use GPS! This is non-fiction at its most exciting, exhilarating and energetic, illustrated with passion and commitment by a great new talent, Mouni Feddag. ...Show more

Seek and Find Cities (Lonely Planet Kids) by Kate Baker

$17.00 NZD

Category: Geography | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.

Kids will join a globetrotting girl and her pet bird as they travel to festivals around the world in this beautifully illustrated search-and-find book. In each city there's a list of things to see, buy and eat, plus landmarks to visit - and young readers will have to keep their eyes peeled to spot each one. * Festivals and celebrations to explore include Chinese New Year in Beijing, the Day of the Dead in Mexico City and the end of the Tour de France in Paris* An absorbing and unique introducton to many of the world's great cities* Each spread is hand-drawn and includes destination facts and information ...Show more

Celebrations Around the World (DK)

$24.00 NZD

Category: Geography

Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and contin ents. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and how the world's biggest tomato fight, La Tomatina in Spain, gets cleaned up! Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It's time to celebrate! ...Show more

Brazil (World Adventures) by Grace Jones; Gemma McMullen

$30.00 NZD

Category: Geography | Series: World Adventures | Reading Level: Grade 01

Travel through countries of the world and learn about weather, landscapes and everyday life. This exciting series explores aspects of human and physical geography via accessible text and engaging images that support National Curriculum requirements.Australian Curriculum: General Capability Intercultu ral Understanding History - Historical Knowledge And Understanding Australian Curriculum Correlation: (Years F-1)   ...Show more

Volcanic Eruptions (Nature Unleashed) by Louise Spilsbury; Richard Spilsbury

$25.00 NZD

Category: Geography | Series: Nature Unleashed

Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people's ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all about the 10 worst volcanic Eruptions in this book from Vesuvius to Krakatau. This series explores the world's top ten worst recorded disasters, explai ning how and why they happen and where in the world they have taken place. The series also invites the reader to examine what they have learnt about natural disasters and to apply that knowledge by answering critical thinking questions at the end of each book. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up. ...Show more

Fantastic Earth Facts - 384 Pages by Anna Claybourne

$25.00 NZD

Category: Geography

Discover lots of fantastic facts about the Earth in this incredible book! You can also have fun with the activities, test your knowledge with the quizzes and read extraordinary information in the 'Did You Know?' boxes.

Children Just Like Me: A New Celebration of Children Around the World

$37.00 NZD

Category: Social Sciences | Series: Children Just Like Me

Children Just Like Me is an amazing children's book showing everyday life through the eyes and words of children around the world.  Offering a remarkable insight into the lives of children today all around the globe, Children Just Like Me is packed with photography of children, their friends and f amily, home, and school vividly illustrating different cultures, from rural farms to busy cities to river boats. ...Show more

North America (My Family Travel Map)

$20.00 NZD

Category: Wallcharts & Friezes | Series: My Family Travel Map

Introduce kids to the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean and get them to help plan their next family trip with this giant fold-out map. Bright and colorful, it unfolds into a detailed poster ready for kids to personalize by adding stickers to mark their family's travels and favorite locatio ns. But that's not all! Flipping the map over reveals lots of fun facts to learn along the way. My Family Travel Map - North Americais a new, regional and more detailed version of Lonely Planet's original My Family Travel Map.It's now easier to navigate over greater distances en route and children can mark their dream, must-visit destinations to create an ultimate wishlist. Stickers include everything from wild weather and cool creatures to help bring the map to life, highlight what makes each destination unique, and create a keepsake record of family travel memories. It's also perforated, makingit easy to remove and display as a wall poster. Other Lonely Planet Kids family activity books also available: My Family Travel Map My Family Travel Map Europe My Family Travel Map Australia My Family Height Chart My Vacation Scrapbook My Vacation Drawing Journal My Travel Journal Backyard Explorer Boredom Buster Round the World Quiz Book Brain Teasers About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humor and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school. ...Show more