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Guinness World Records 2020 : Gamer's Edition by Guinness World Records

$28.00 NZD

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Category: Reference Books

We're proud to present the 13th edition of the world's best-selling gaming annual! Gamer's 2020 features all of the most popular videogame characters that our readers know and love. As an exciting change to our usual structure, Gamer's 2020 has the theme of gaming characters running throughout. Gaming l egends such as Super Mario, Spider-Man, Pikachu, Link, Master Chief, Batman, Mickey Mouse, Lara Croft and Crash Bandicoot are all honoured with their own page... and that's just the start.In all, more than 100 of gaming's most popular characters will have dedicated pages. And, if that wasn't enough, even more will be represented in the features, fact boxes and round-ups found throughout the book. The book's features will transport our readers to more legendary gaming franchises - whether they visit a galaxy far away in Star Wars, get up-to-speed on gaming's latest, greatest heroes, explore the world of e-sports, or explore the history of Assassin's Creed.Our readers will be delighted to discover our special chapter, dedicated entirely to the gaming sensation that is Fortnite. We've worked closely with the game's publisher, Epic, to celebrate the best players, the most popular equipment, and the biggest in-game events. Readers will also be able to put themselves to the test, by tackling our specially designed Reader Challenges! Gamer's 2020 has something for every gamer on the planet and remains the ultimate guide to gaming! So, press the Start button and find out why! ...Show more

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Guinness World Records 2020 by Guinness World Records

$50.00 NZD

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Category: Reference Books

Celebrate the dawning of a new decade with the fully revised Guinness World Records 2020. To kick off the '20s, we've created an electrifying new cover and curated a record-breaking edition packaged with thousands of new, updated and classic superlatives, hundreds of never-before-seen images, and a sele ction of eye-opening photo-composites that put a new spin on record-breaking... A new decade means it's time for a fresh approach, so starting with our front cover, we've re-booted record-breaking with an all-new design. There's a new look inside, too, and thanks to our team of digital artists, we've created mind-blowing poster pages that will reveal some of our classic record holders in a whole new light. Our ever-expanding pool of international consultants and experts help us make sense of the world around us, so join us as we explore the vast spectrum of record-breaking in 11 superlative-packed chapters. As always, we're committed to bringing you record-breaking from the cutting edge of science, and this year we've produced a feature chapter on remarkable robots with the help of award-winning tech blogger Evan Ackerman. We've also been out on the road, adjudicating records at events as diverse as the UK National Pet Show, Skill Con in Las Vegas and BubbleFest in Wales. Guinness World Records is nothing without its dedicated record-breakers, so we've also selected the best of the newly approved claims from the 50,000 applications received from the public over the past 12 months. If you want to be one of those lucky few, look out for the Do Try This At Home challenges in the VIRAL SPORTS chapter - you might even make it into next year's edition! ...Show more

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Food Atlas by Giulia Malerba; Febe Sillani

$40.00 NZD

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Category: Atlases

An international phenomenon, this gorgeous hardback guides young readers and adults on an illustrated voyage into the foods and ingredients of the six continents with New Zealand, Australia and Fiji here representing Oceania. Food Atlas has sold over 150,000 copies worldwide and Oratia is proud to bring an English edition Down Under in time for Christmas. ...Show more

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Oxford First Dictionary

$25.00 NZD

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Category: Dictionaries

This major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in hardback includes new words and more pages to extend vocabulary, improve spelling and support comprehension across the new curriculum. As well as updated example sentences (many from children's own reading), word classes and a supplementon spellin g and grammar tips and activities, the accessible alphabetical layout and up-to-date colourful illustrations make this the perfect first dictionary for home and for starting school. Also available in paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus.Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities. ...Show more

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Picture Atlas (Usborne Lift-the-Flap Board Book) by Alex Frith

$30.00 NZD

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Category: Lift-the-Flaps | Series: Atlases Ser. | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7

With a page for each continent, children will love lifting the flaps in this atlas to discover the interesting animals, buildings, foods and cultures that they would find there.

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Dinosaur Atlas by Anne Rooney

$30.00 NZD

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Category: Dinosaurs | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

Amazing full-color illustrations reveal facts about how dinosaurs lived more than 200 million years ago and where they have been discovered. Kids also learn about famous paleontologists and can measure themselves against life-size bones, teeth, and claws. 10 13/16 x 10.

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Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary

$23.00 NZD

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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.

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Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary 2018

$28.00 NZD

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Category: Dictionaries

A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary in paperback with additional entries and over 7000 words from across all school subjects to support the higher vocabulary expectations in the new curriculum. Entries are simple and clear, and include numbered meanings, word classes,inflections an d relevant child-friendly example sentences. Topic word lists help with key subject vocabulary and a new feature section provides support for tricky spellings, punctuation terms and activities to help children check and edit their writing. Easy-to-use and brightly illustrated, it isthe perfect dictionary for developing dictionary skills, boosting word power and building confidence. Also available in durable hardback format and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for theaccompanying free downloadable activities. ...Show more

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

$40.00 NZD

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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 land itse lf, 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

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Atlas of Ocean Adventures by Emily Hawkins

$40.00 NZD

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Category: Reference Books | Series: Atlas Of

Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrat es the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with Lucy Letherland's animal characters. A natural history lesson in an adventure book, each spread features 10 captions and and facts about every destination. The 5th title in the best-selling Atlas of Adventures series that has now been translated into 31 languages. ...Show more

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My First Encyclopedia

$25.00 NZD

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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

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First Thousand Words in English by Heather Amery

$17.00 NZD

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Category: Dictionaries | Series: First Thousand Words

An all-time Usborne classic from Heather Amery and Stephen Cartwright, this jolly picture book of first words makes picture to word recognition fun.•Individual pictures of characters and objects appear around the edge of each page and are labelled in English.•Each scene is designed to help rea ders learn, revise or enrich their vocabulary quickly and enjoyably.•A delight for very young children to share with an adult, looking at and talking about the pictures, or to pore over on their own ...Show more

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