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

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

First Map: How James Cook Charted Aotearoa New Zealand by Tessa Duder

$50.00 NZD

Category: NZ Non Fiction

The story of how James Cook charted Aotearoa New Zealand, lavishly produced and richly illustrated. Since it was published by the Admiralty in 1816, James Cook's chart of New Zealand has long been regarded as one of the most extraordinary achievements in the history of cartography. First Map: How James Cook Charted Aotearoa New Zealand tells the human story behind the creation of Cook's famous chart, following the progress of his six-month circumnavigation of New Zealand and piecing the map together as the narrative on H.M.B. Endeavour unfolds. It is a story of courage, dogged perseverance and Cook's extraordinary skills as both cartographer and seafarer. Scenes from Tessa Duder's evocative text are beautifully recreated by award-winning illustrator David Elliot in this exquisite large format edition. Published to coincide with the Tuia -- Encounters 250 commemoration of James Cook's 1769-70 journey around New Zealand. ...Show more

Filipino Fishing: A Story from the Philippines (Children of Asia) by Jill MacGregor

$25.00 NZD

Category: Geography | Series: Children of Asia

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

See Inside Planet Earth (Usborne Lift-the-Flap) by Alex Frith

$23.00 NZD

Category: Lift-the-Flaps | Series: See Inside

Delve deep into the mysteries of Earth's geography to reveal the hidden secrets of life on our planet. The text includes double page spreads on mountains, deserts, the oceans, the atmosphere and icy landscapes such as Antarctica, each one with flaps to lift to reveal scientific and natural history infor mation. ...Show more

Fantastic Earth Facts 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.

Pakistan (Countries in Our World) by Andrew Langley

$22.00 NZD

Category: Geography | Series: Countries in Our World

Countries in Our World focuses on the countries that shape and influence our modern world. Each book examines physical features, daily life, industry, media, leisure and much more. Each title in Countries in our World is a mine of useful information ideal for school and project work.

The Voyages of Captain Cook by Jason K. Foster

$20.00 NZD

Category: Geography

Captain James Cook (1728 1779) was one of the most influential explorers in history. Cook sailed thousands of nautical miles across largely uncharted areas of the globe, discovering new lands and mapping vast areas of the Pacific Ocean including the islands of New Zealand and the East Coast of Terra Aus tralis Incognita, which he named New South Wales. From humble beginnings in York, England, Cook went on to circumnavigate the globe on three occasions before tragically losing his life in the Hawaiian Islands, aged just 52. His achievements not only included the discoveries of countless islands, exotic peoples and previously unknown flora and fauna, but they also led to the settlement of Australia in 1788 and ultimately, changed the world. The Voyages of Captain Cook is the story of his thrilling and perilous voyages around the world. ...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

Hello World: A Celebration of Languages and Curiosities by Jonathan Litton

$33.00 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction: Languages

Learn to greet people around the globe in this interactive atlas of hellos. With over 150 languages, flaps to reveal pronunciation and fact-files explaining how to write 'hi' in hieroglyphs and how to sign 'hao' in Native American hand talk. Hello World opens up a world of exploration and greetings at y our fingertips. ...Show more