Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary by Kat Quin; translation by Pania Papa

$35.00 NZD

Category: Te Reo Maori Language

Beginners Māori Language Picture Dictionary, for the Whole Family. From the #1 bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi series, Kat Merewether, comes a large scale, stunningly illustrated visual dictionary. Full of over 1000 basic words in te reo Māori and English, per fect for every New Zealander. A fun, easy-to-use resource for those wanting to discover, learn and use everyday words in te reo Maori. The illustrations are designed to help with comprehension, particularly for younger learners. Visual cues can assist with retention of language, to recall spoken and written words. 68 fully illustrated pages, in a large format (265 x 366mm), in vibrant full colour, with over 1000 te reo Maori words, translated into English. Embedded with gorgeous Kuwi the kiwi (and friends) illustrations. Designed for everyday use, in the whanau (family), kura (school) and for all New Zealanders. Ages 0-100+. A portion of each sale goes to charity Kiwis for Kiwi. ...Show more

Space: a children's encyclopedia

$30.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

My Illustrated Encyclopedia (HB) by Alain Grée

$35.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

Alain Gree's 'My Illustrated Encyclopedia' is the largest and most comprehensive title published to-date by Button Books using the iconic illustrations from the archives of Alain Gree. The book contains a beautiful and eclectic selection of many of Alain's most well-known and loved images. Covering a h uge range of subject areas, including insects, birds, animals, fish, weather, farming, trees, flowers, transport and space, My Illustrated Encyclopedia is a stimulating and absorbing book for young children, brought to life by using the most charming of illustrations. The book provides the ideal opportunity for parents and young children to discuss the many subjects covered, giving children a wonderful platform to learn and ask questions about the world around them. ...Show more

Lift-the-Flap Atlas (Lonely Planet Kids) by Kate Baker

$27.00 NZD

Category: Atlases

This interactive atlas treats young readers to a hands-on journey around the world. Each page turn brings the continent to life with flaps to lift, detailed illustrations and facts about, people, animals, and fun places to visit.

Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary

$23.00 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction: Languages

This dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of essential Italian and English, and extra help with Italian and English verbs and pronunciation, all in a compact and affordable format.

Collins New Zealand Junior Dictionary by .

$22.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

Collins New Zealand Junior Dictionary includes the new Collins Word Wizard section to help with writing, grammar and using the Internet, plus a fun quiz. This edition is especially designed for children aged 6-8 and fully supports the National Curriculum. It is part of the range of Collins Children's di ctionaries for children aged 3-11+, which progressively introduce and reinforce key dictionary skills in a clear, bright and colourful manner; attractively illustrated with artwork and photographs. ...Show more

Rivers: A Visual History from River to Sea by Peter Goes

$40.00 NZD

Category: Reference Books | Reading Level: very good

  This breathtaking journey along the most important rivers in the world takes us from the Nile to the Amazon, the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, the Murray to the Waikato. Our seas and rivers tell a compelling story about our planet. Through tracking the life source of people, animals and the l and itself, Peter Goes brings alive our history and our lives today. Each illustration includes major events and historical figures connected with its river, but also favorite stories and icons. This absorbing, playful book shows who we are, how we live and the myths we weave around our people and places. ...Show more

Thesaurus (Ladybird I'm Ready to Spell)

$20.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Ladybird I'm Ready

My First Thesaurus, part of Ladybird's popular I'm Ready...early learning series, is an essential first reference book for primary school children and is perfect for school work and homework help. With colourful illustrations throughout, the thesaurus is packed with over 1,000 common words that children will come across, with a comprehensive range of synonyms to help with creative writing, and examples of the word used in a sentence. There is also a helpful section on how to best use the thesaurus and what it is for. It also contains lists of themed words at the back of the book, perfect for quick reference. These include animals, bugs, the body, food, sea, shapes, sports, vehicles, weather and many more! Look out for My First Dictionary, also from Ladybird. ...Show more

My First Encyclopedia by GRISEWOOD, JOHN

$25.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

With more than 100 popular topics arranged alphabetically, and illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs and illustrations, My First Encyclopedia is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for the first time. Information is presented in age-appropriate t ext with vocabulary pitched for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favourite topics throughout the book. ...Show more

Atlas of the World Sticker Book

$16.00 NZD

Category: Colouring & Sticker Books

Travel around our amazing planet and discover the wonders of the world with this educational sticker book. The world’s most incredible sites, animals, and other cultural and natural wonders are brought to life through colorful illustrated maps, stunning photographs, and more than 150 find-and-plac e stickers.  From reindeer herding in Lapland to high-speed bullet trains in Japan, you’ll learn how amazing our world is. Find out the answers to these puzzles:  Which waterfall in North America can fill over one million bathtubs every minute?  Where in the world can you stay in a hotel made of ice?  Which Romanian historical figure was the basis for the infamous Dracula?  What's Included Large maps with introductions and corresponding points for every region  Over 150 find-and-place stickers of each region's major points of interest  Zoom-in focus pages for each region, with extra information about their different iconic buildings, monuments, animals, natural phenomena, and cultural movements Over 200 fascinating facts, including annotated photos of real-world sights ...Show more

General Knowledge Genius! (DK)

$30.00 NZD

Category: Reference Books

The brilliant quiz book for clever kids - answer the questions correctly on your favourite subjects to test if you're a general knowledge genius. Children won't be able to resist the General Knowledge Genius brain-busting challenge. For every topic, pages are packed with eye-popping pictures - but do yo u know what they show? To help you, "Test Yourself" panels list what you're looking for. With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category. If you need it, there's a fun fact with every picture to give a helpful clue. With more than 60 topics, from across the encyclopedia, there's something for everyone. Can you name the most famous rivers worldwide? Do you know your cranium from your clavicle, or do you need to bone up on the parts of the human skeleton? Are you a demon on dinosaurs, and able to spot the difference between an archaeopteryx and an allosaurus? Perhaps you're a brain box and can do all of this standing on your head? You can! Then what are you waiting for? Open the pages of General Knowledge Genius to find out what you know, and challenge yourself to learn even more! ...Show more

Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World by Ben Handicott

$40.00 NZD

Category: Atlases

From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes this awe-inspiring journey of discovery. Travel around the world to scale the Eiffel Tower, trek the Great Wall of China, and raft through the Yosemite Valley. Showcasing the globe's most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocativ e antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds, this is the most wonderful Atlas adventure yet ...Show more