Category: Hardback Picture Books
The true story of Anzac girl Sister Alice Ross-King, who sailed to war in December 1914 and became the most decorated woman in Australia. It was 1914 when Sister Alice Ross-King left Australia for the war. Nursing was her passion - all she had ever wanted to do. But Alice couldn't have imagined what sh ...Show more
Category: General Graphic Books
Ground-breaking full-colour graphic novel about Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi. • Accessible, engaging, image-rich design• Dual-language flip book with Māori and Pākehā authors Ross Calman and Mark Derby• Text in te reo Māori version developed by Māori Language Commission- ...Show more
Category: NZ Non Fiction
The story of the lost wonders of New Zealand's natural history: the extinct species which are now gone forever. Lost Wonders also features some key species which are on the brink - critically endangered - and the efforts that are being made to save them for future generations. The stories of these fasc ...Show more
Category: Biography & Autobiography
From bestselling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, comes another 'smart, informative, inclusive and accessible' book about trail-blazing women (Fiona Noble, The Bookseller). This time, it's women who have been making decisions that have helped protect our natural w ...Show more
Category: Biography & Autobiography
This is for the unforgettable. The unafraid. The undefeated. From New York Times bestselling-author Kwame Alexander comes this powerful and important ode to black history: the strength and bravery of everyday people and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest artists, athlet ...Show more
Category: NZ Non Fiction
The incredible story of Tupaia, Tahitian priest navigator, who sailed on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook on his first voyage to Aotearoa. Follow Tupaia as he grows up in Ra'iatea, becoming a high-ranking 'arioi and master navigator. Join him as he meets up with Cook in Tahiti and sails as part of ...Show more
Category: Sport & Leisure
From the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships to the record-breakers of Series A, the Bundesliga and the Premier League, football's record-breaking stars are here. This book is packed with thousands of eye-popping stats about incredible trophy-winning teams and legendary goal-scorers from arou ...Show more
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Four pivotal moments in New Zealand's history are examined through a variety of source materials and commentary that enlivens the event and describes its impact on our society and growth as a nation. Hindsight is a resource for all schools and libraries. These topics are linked to themes in the social ...Show more
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: David Hill's Kiwi Legends
An inspiring illustrated story for children about Jacinda Ardern, and her meteoric rise to become the world's youngest female leader.Nobody is too young to start changing the world.When Jacinda was little, she wanted to be a clown. But when she saw schoolmates who didn't have lunch, or even shoes, she k ...Show more
Category: Educational Books
This Crosswords Activity Zone workbook is packed with crosswords for kids aged 8-10 that are a sure cure for boring days and restless children! Each colourful, fact-filled page will capture children's interest with new and challenging activities. As each puzzle is solved, children are learning new vo ...Show more
Category: Early Experiences & Issues
From award-winning New Zealand author, Craig Phillips, creator of The Adventures of Jack Scratch and Giants, Trolls, Witches, Beasts (winner of the Russell Clark Award for Illustration at the New Zealand Book Awards 2018).Come along on a journey with Aroha, as she wards of nervousness, fear, worrying th ...Show more
Category: History
Presents and dissects one of the most tragic events of the 20th Century in a dramatic insight into the Titanic's construction and fit-out, to its maiden voyage. This title includes the tales of the people on board including the captain, members of the crew, and passengers from first, second, and third c ...Show more
