Little Inventors Go Green!: Inventing for a Better Planet by Dominic Wilcox; Katherine Mengardon

$25.00 NZD

Category: Environmental Issues | Series: Little Inventors

Get inventing for a greener planet! This book is full of ideas to help you come up with new inventions to make our world better. Can you think of an invention that would help protect animals? A new way to create energy? How to cool the earth down? No problem is too big or too small to invent for! Find o ut about banana-eating T-rex, canvas-spinning spiders, astounding trees, and many more cool facts about nature. Draw your own inventions inspired by children just like you. You never know, you could also become a Little Inventor and have your invention made real. ...Show more

Climate Emergency Atlas

$30.00 NZD

Category: Environmental Issues

Our house is on fire - it's time to wake up to the climate crisis facing planet Earth before it's too late. Which countries generate the highest CO2 emissions? Which coastal cities are most vulnerable to rising sea levels? What will the polar ice caps look like in 10 years' time? Which countries have su ccessfully harnessed renewable energy sources? This unique graphic altas tells you everything you need to know about the current climate emergency, and what we can do to turn things around. Packed with facts and figures and more than 30 dynamic maps, Climate Emergency Atlas is clear and easy to understand, making it the perfect reference guide for all young climate activists. ...Show more

Composting (Puffin Little Environmentalist) by Penguin Random House Australia

$16.00 NZD

Category: Environmental Issues

Just because we're LITTLE doesn't mean we can't learn BIG facts. Have you ever wondered how you could help save the planet? If you're a Little Environmentalist who is curious about composting, you're about to DELVE INTO THE DIRT with Puffin Little!

Running The Country: a look inside New Zealand's Government (Revised & Updated) by Maria Gill; Malcolm Evans

$28.00 NZD

Category: Social Sciences

What does the government do to keep New Zealand running smoothly? How does parliament work and what is the job of the MPs? From the Bill of Rights to the way we vote, from parliamentary headquarters to the local council -- and everything in between -- Maria Gill explains our system of government. You wi ll discover facts about laws, our currency, voting at the elections and the role of the media. There are fascinating profiles of New Zealand leaders, illustrated by cartoonist Malcolm Evans, along with photographs, amazing statistics and useful 'google this' Internet links to find out more. ...Show more

Amin Loses His Way (Children's Rights) by Aleix Cabrera

$12.00 NZD

Category: Social Sciences | Series: Children's Rights

Amin belongs to the Taca-Taca nomadic tribe in the land of Akida. Accidentally separated from his tribe, he decides to look for a new name and a new land to belong to. Along the way, however, he realises that he already has a name and a land. The story is based on Principle 3 of the Rights of the Child, which reminds us that all boys and girls have the right to a name and a nationality. ...Show more

The Cotton Boy (Children's Rights) by Aleix Cabrera

$12.00 NZD

Category: Social Sciences | Series: Children's Rights

The king and queen of Togramia have one son, who will one day inherit the kingdom. Unfortunately, the wisest men pronounce that his health is very delicate and must be protected from everything. The king and queen order the palace doors to be closed and all the surfaces to be covered with wool and cotto n. But, like all children, the prince is curious and finds a way to discover the world. The story revolves around Principle 2 of the Rights of the Child, according to which all boys and girls should enjoy special protection and opportunities for their development, always in conditions of freedom. ...Show more

Welcome to Our World: A Celebration of Children Everywhere! by Moira Butterfield

$33.00 NZD

Category: Social Sciences

Find out how children live all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book.

Lift-The-Flap Questions and Answers about Recycling and Rubbish by Katie Daynes

$23.00 NZD

Category: Environmental Issues | Series: Lift the Flap Questions and Answers

A fabulous overview of what happens to our waste, from stinking problems and hi-tech sorting systems to the importance of producing less rubbish in the first place. Includes top tips on how we can reduce and re-use. Humorous artwork by award-winning illustrator Peter Donnelly. The Q&A format gives punchy, bite-sized facts that kids love. Covers a hugely important environmental topic in a fun, non-preachy way. ...Show more

Climate Change (DKfindout!) by Maryam Sharif-Draper

$16.00 NZD

Category: Earth Science | Series: DKfindout!

Understand the facts about climate change and discover what we can do to improve the human impact on our environment. In 2019, kids around the world are going on strike for the future of the planet, and for their own futures. The British and Irish governments have become the first in the world to declar e a climate emergency. Climate change is now one of the biggest issues we face as a society. This book lays out the science behind a natural process that has been massively sped up by humans. It explains the different ways in which we have caused the climate to heat up, from traffic pollution to animal farming, and the widespread effects of this change. The book covers what we can do to help prevent further, damaging changes to the climate, both in our everyday lives and as potential activists. This timely entry into the award-winning DKfindout! series explores the past, present, and future of our climate. It covers key developments such as the industrial revolution, the advent of plane travel, and climate activism, from the People's Climate March to Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion. ...Show more

Te Ano in Kiribati (Using Natural Resources) by Jill MacGregor

$20.00 NZD

Category: Social Sciences | Series: Using Natural Resources

Advertising (Ethical Debates) by Jen Green

$24.00 NZD

Category: Social Sciences | Series: Ethical Debates

Is advertising simply a way of presenting information to help consumers make choices in our increasingly competitive world? Or is advertising sophisticated persuasion that tricks, misleads and influences the buyer? Look in detail at the industry, the effects of advertising and its influence on our dail y lives. The author uses real-life case studies to illustrate the subject; fact panels, quotes and statistics give an informed insight into the discussion and encourage lively debate. The Ethical Debates series confronts contentious issues affecting people in the 21st century. ...Show more

Violent Crime (Hot Topics) by Allison Louise Lassieur

$20.00 NZD

Category: Social Sciences | Series: Hot Topics

Accessible yet sophisticated book that encourages readers to think critically about why violent crime occurs and what the best ways might be to curb it.