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

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

Children's Ocean Encyclopedia

$30.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

First History Encyclopedia

$24.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

Important historical topics from the Stone Age and Ancient Egypt to the US Civil War and World War II are clearly explained in this fun and informative illustrated history book for children. First History Encyclopedia covers everything a young child needs to know, and provides a strong foundation for h istory learning through the school years. It is the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about history. This history book sits in DK's popular First Reference series. It introduces exciting periods and civilizations, such as the Romans, Vikings, and Aztecs, that will get kids hooked on learning about the past. ...Show more

The Animal Book by Ruth Martin

$30.00 NZD

Category: Animals | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

Get ready for a walk on the wild side through every continent on Earth! Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in Lonely Planet Kids' The Animal Book, a beautiful encyclopedia featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor p enguin. Packed with facts and illustrations, it also explores our relationship with these animals and how we're affecting their lives and habitats, such as reindeer helping to deliver food for Arctic communities and elephants hunted for their tusks in Africa. Animals are all around us, but sometimes we forget just how remarkable they are. With The Animal Book, kids can discover some of the world's most diverse and fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and invertebrates, from those they can spot in their backyard to more endangered species in jungles, deserts and freezing oceans. They'll also learn about conservation efforts and how to help protect wildlife and the planet. Dawn Cooper's wonderful illustrations are combined with fantastic photographs and expert authorship by Ruth Martin. Organized by continent, The Animal Bookcovers: Arctic North & Central America South America Europe Africa Asia Oceania Antarctica Oceans 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

Children's A to Z Encyclopedia by Philip Steele

$50.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

Children's A to Z Encyclopedia covers a full range of clearly arranged alphabetical topics, from ancient history and countries of the world to wildlife, politics, technology and more. This volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 9+ through the teen age years.Fully updated with the very latest facts and data; clear text and more than 1000 photos and illustrations will inform and amaze. Detailed reference matter at the end of the book includes a world map, information on international organizations, mini biographies of scientists and explorers and history highlights. ...Show more

DK Knowledge Encyclopedia

$55.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

Change the way you see the world with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet. From Viking raiders and Samurai warriors to robotics and chemical reactions, amazing animals, the human body, the marvels of history, and more are visualized in incredible detail, inside and out, providi ng a mind-blowing introduction to every aspect of human knowledge. You'll find yourself utterly absorbed as complex subjects become clear through engaging explanations, incredible illustrations, phenomenal photographs and jaw-dropping 3D images. This fully updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopediawill continue to fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on tons of topics. Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to enormous galaxies, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks display. Take a look at what makes the human brain so special and find out how our bodies cells make energy. Journey through history from the earliest life forms to our hairiest ancestors and then right up to our world today. ...Show more

Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? by Charles Hope

$30.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

Have you got questions? Beacuse we have answers! From why the sky is blue to how old the Universe is (and plenty in-between), here are the facts behind some of the toughest questions out there. Welcome to Who, What, When, Where, Why & How!

Explanatorium of Nature

$50.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias

Jaw-dropping, up-close photography shows the natural world and animals as you've never seen it before. From fruit to flowers, from shells to sharks, from ants to elephants, this extraordinary new encyclopedia will keep animal and nature enthusiasts aged 9 and over, utterly absorbed by amazing, close-up images. Explanatorium of Nature is the perfect way to find out how everything in nature works and why fungi, plants, animals, arthropods, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and ecosystems exist and what they mean for our world. Discover how spiders spin webs, how flying works, how snakes kill, and, much more. Children will spend hours poring over the incredible details in nature, from the spines on a stinging nettle and lichen growing on a tree to the suckers on an iguana's feet. Using never-before-seen cross sections, macro, SEM, infrared and ultraviolet close-up pictures, this is your chance to truly get up close with our natural world. For ages 8+ ...Show more

First Animal Encyclopedia by Anita Ganeri

$25.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias | Series: First Animal Encyclopedia

Every child loves animals. Find out more about them with the brilliant First Animal Encyclopedia. From giant giraffes to tiny tiger cubs, find out all about some of the world's most amazing animals with this informative first guide and reference book. Packed with brilliant photography, fun facts and top animal tips, learn, explore and be amazed by animals big and small. ...Show more

Collins My First Encyclopedia

$20.00 NZD

Category: Encyclopedias | Series: Collins First

Complete, detailed and up-to-date information on all the most important topics. Difficult ideas are broken down and explained, with valuable information on every page. Written by experts, this encyclopaedia goes all the way from dinosaurs, ancient civilizations and planet earth to space travel and the s tars. This brightly illustrated and engaging book will give hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Find out about it all with Collins. Part of the 'My First' series of reference books for young readers. ...Show more