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Timeline: Science and Technology (A Visual History of Our World) by Peter Goes
$40.00 NZD
Category: Science
A visual introduction to our planet and society told through the history of our greatest inventions and the technology that has changed the world. In his signature playful style, Peter Goes illustrates the most fascinating technologies, from the first tools to the most specialized IT, from medical brea ...Show more
The Silk Roads: A New History of the World (HB Abridged Illustrated Edition) by Peter Frankopan
$30.00 NZD
Category: History | Reading Level: 9 YA
Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the we ...Show more
Amazing Treasures: 100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind by David Long
$37.00 NZD
Category: History
Discover 100 of the world's most extraordinary man made and natural treasures, objects and places Discover 100 of the world's most remarkable artefacts, most stunning artworks and most intriguing ruins in this beautifully illustrated book about Earth's treasures.Treasures both natural and manmade make a ...Show more
See Inside Inventions (Usborne Lift-the-Flap) by Alex Frith
$23.00 NZD
Category: Lift-the-Flaps | Series: Usborne See Inside
This title tells the wonderful, mysterious and often funny stories behind famous inventions. Flaps reveal lovingly detailed artwork to show the hidden workings inside inventions. Carefully researched text explains the differences between discovery, invention and innovation, and how these three aspects u ...Show more
Atlas of Great Journeys by Philip Steele
$40.00 NZD
Category: History
The Atlas of Great Journeysallows readers to follow in the footsteps of the most daring adventurers as they set out to explore the unknown. Fascinating original map illustrations show the world's greatest journeys, and lavishly illustrated fact pages tell the stories of each expedition - what dangers th ...Show more
The Second World War (Usborne Young Reading Series 3) by Conrad Mason
$13.00 NZD
Category: Learning to Read | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 3
A new title in Young Reading, Series Three. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. A fascinating look at The Second World War and its causes and effects across the world.
Contagion: Plagues, Pandemics and Cures from the Black Death to Covid-19 and Beyond by Dr. Richard Gunderman
$37.00 NZD
Category: Biology
As the outbreak of a new and deadly form of coronavirus dominates headlines and triggers fear and global recession, now is a good time to reflect on the history and science of transmissible diseases. Behind every disease is a story, from the natural history of the disease and its course in the individua ...Show more
The Egyptians by Chaaya Prabhat; Jonny Marx
$33.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Hide-And-Seek History
How did the Egyptians remove a mummy's brain? How much solid gold was used to make Tutankhamun's sarcophagus? Was the world's first pop star an Egyptian choral singer? Readers can discover the truth behind some of the most incredible Egyptian stories and superstitions and unearth the most fascinating a ...Show more
History of the World in 100 Pictures by Rob Lloyd Jones
$23.00 NZD
Category: History
This stunningly presented history of the world covers.100 fascinating historical subjects, including Ancient Egypt, Alexander the Great, the start of Islam, the Aztecs, the French Revolution, the first computer, Albert Einstein and the Space Race. Each topic is brought to life by photographs, easy-to-re ...Show more
Balloon to the Moon by Gill Arbuthnott
$23.00 NZD
Category: History
Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers w ere making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong's 'small step' and beyond. But w hy stop there? Learn about the gr ...Show more
Be Amazing by Desmond Napoles
$35.00 NZD
Category: LGBTQI+
In Be Amazing, drag kid Desmond is Amazing walks you through the history of the LGBTQ community, all while encouraging you to embrace your own uniqueness and ignore the haters. Desmond is amazing--and you are, too. Throughout history, courageous people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and RuPa ...Show more
How We Lived by Ben Hubbard
$28.00 NZD
Category: History
A fantastic new way to learn about the rich and varied cultures of the ancient world - see how everyday children used to live, eat, work and play. Full of stunning, detailed illustrations by renowned children's artist Christiane Engel.