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Otherlands
$32.99
OtherlandsA fully illustrated retelling of the sensational Otherlands - welcome to the ultimate journey into Earth's distant past.Watch thundering herds of dinosaurs crash through thick forests.Dive into a sea of glass reefs, emerging from the water to see monkeys fighting for survival on an accidental raft . . .Travel millions of years into the past, to when dinosaurs and woolly mammoths roamed the earth.Find out how plants and trees and creatures great and small shared a world very different from our own.And uncover the footprints they left behind . . .Starting with the last ice age and ending when the very first animals started to swim and hunt, this illustrated journey back through time is adapted from the bestselling Otherlands by Thomas Halliday. It is written by the author, with illustrations by Gavin Scott.
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The Fantastical Safari
$39.99
The Fantastical Safari Step into a world where reality and myth collide. From powerful elephants and cunning foxes to towering giants and legendary dragons, The Fantastical Safari is a vibrant, beautifully illustrated book that brings science, storytelling, and adventure together.
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She Speaks: The Women Of Norse Myths In Their Own Words
$34.99
She Speaks: The Women Of Norse Myths In Their Own Words Honor Cargill-Martin is an author, classicist, and art historian from London. Honor studied Ancient History and Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford. She won a scholarship and graduated with a first, staying on to complete a master's in Ancient History. After a second master's in Italian Renaissance art, she returned to Oxford to begin a doctorate focusing on ancient Roman history at Christ Church College.Pauliina Hannuniemi is a Finnish illustrator with her Bachelor of Arts from Metropolia UoAS. In addition to The Song of the Swan, she is also the illustrator of Karah Sutton's A Wolf for a Spell.
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Minibeasts 2
$34.99
Dr. Megan Wilkerson, who holds a dual-title PhD in Entomology and International Agriculture & Development, is a Chief Scientist focused on community resilience and urban sustainability. As the founder of Savvy Botanist LLC, she mentors globally, provides virtual STEM education, and shares her expertise as an author and illustrator through best-selling books and engaging STEM content.Gregory Baldwin is an Australian illustrator and fine artist who has been creatively interpreting ideas, culture and place for over twenty years.
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Feather, Flower, Forest, Fur: Celebrating The Nature That Surrounds Us
$47.99
Explore the natural world around us! Wander through forests of trees, spot our feathered friends as they flit from bush to bush, delight in springtime blossoms and catch a glimpse of our furred companions! Experience the amazing world around us in this sumptuous gift book packed with stunning illustrations and information about some of the most popular flowers, trees, animals and birds of the northern hemisphere. Part spotter's guide, part folklore, part recipe book and part literary reference, enjoy poring over each entry while you learn about and celebrate the power of nature. Includes: . 23 stunning animals . 51 fabulous birds . 75 beautiful plants . 44 majestic trees AGES: 8 plus
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Stars Of World Soccer (4th Edition)
$39.99
The best-selling guide to today's most exciting players, completely revised and updated. Here are the best of the best, from legends like Messi and Ronaldo to dynamic newcomers like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. This lively book features short biographies of some twenty-eight stars in all-goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers. With the same action-packed photos and colorful graphics that fans have come to expect from the critically acclaimed World Soccer Legends series, Stars of World Soccer shows what it takes to be at the top of the game. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Illugi Jökulsson is a journalist, editor, and author living in Iceland. SELLING POINTS: . Fun yet substantive nonfiction for ages 7 and up, written in a fan's voice-great for reluctant readers . More than 50,000 copies of Stars of World Soccer in print-the best-selling title in Abbeville's best-selling World Soccer Legends series . This fourth edition features all-new content from cover to cover . Profiles 28 of today's greatest players, from legends like Messi to exciting newcomers like Erling Haaland . Includes action-packed photos and key stats
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Guinness World Records 2026
$46.99
Guinness World Records 2026In 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver, the then managing director of the Guinness Brewery, went on a shooting party and became involved in an argument. Which was the fastest game bird in Europe - the golden plover or the grouse? He realized then that a book supplying the answers to this sort of question might prove popular. He was right!Sir Hugh's idea became reality when Norris and Ross McWhirter, who had been running a fact-finding agency in London, were commissioned to compile what became The Guinness Book of Records. The first edition was bound on August 27, 1955, and went to the top of the British bestseller lists by Christmas that year. Since then, Guinness World Records™ has become a household name and the global leader in world records. No other enterprise collects, confirms, accredits and presents world record data with the same investment in comprehensiveness and authenticity.
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Hooked
$30.00
Hooked: The Ultimate Guide to Fishing is a comprehensive resource for individuals of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned angler, this book has something for everyone.
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Our Islands
$29.99
Our Islands A voyage of discovery to our world's most remarkable islands by award-winning and bestselling author Yuval Zommer. On this island-hopping adventure, readers will come face-to-face with incredible creatures - from the giant tortoises of the Galápagos islands to the leaping lemurs of Madagascar. They'll visit wonders of the world - both natural and manmade - including the towering Moai statues of Easter Island, swirling Northern Lights in the skies above Svalbard, and ice caves on Mount Erebus. From the bubbling volcanoes of Hawaii to the frozen seas of the Antarctic, Our Islands reveals how life can survive in even the most extreme conditions and why these isolated lands are often home to animals and plants found nowhere else on Earth. Combined with visits to old pirate hide-outs, colourful carnivals, windswept cliffs and untouched rainforests, this breathtaking tour of our planet's most remarkable islands is the perfect read for young explorers and budding environmentalists alike. Our Islands is the first book in Our Wonders, a new non-fiction series from best-selling author Yuval Zommer. Each book will take young readers on a journey to some of the world's most unique natural habitats to discover how they formed, why they're special, and to meet the remarkable animals and plants that have made these places their home. Including islands, forests, mountains, rivers, and deserts, the Our Wonders series nurtures next-generation environmentalists by immersing them in the most fascinating examples of each habitat.
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Renewable Resources
$24.99
Renewable ResourcesAs the world suffers the consequences of climate change, there is still hope. Scientists, engineers, inventors and companies are working hard to make real change. We no longer have to rely on the conventional power sources of oil, coal and gas. Instead, we can look to the future for energy that is good for the planet and for us. From solar to geothermal power, you will learn how the choices we make every day affect our future, for better or worse.Embark on a scientific journey with the DeadlyScience books, an engaging series created with Corey Tutt, the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year. Perfect for schools, libraries, and curious young minds, these books explore captivating topics while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
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The Magnificent Book Of Rocks And Minerals
$35.00
The Magnificent Book Of Rocks And Minerals Explore rocks and minerals with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.Delve beneath the earth’s surface to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks.See the watermelon colors of tourmaline, the shimmering glow of beryl, and the radiant beauty of amethyst. Each rock and mineral is depicted in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Find out how these incredible natural creations are formed, why they are such vivid colors, and why some are so rare.With incredible illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Rocks and Minerals is the ideal reference for the whole family.36 ROCKS AND MINERALS: Learn about dozens of rocks and minerals, from the shining emerald to the huge crystals of fluorite.BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible rocks and minerals to life. A map at the back of the book shows where each specimen can be found.FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding geologists and petrologists of all ages.COLLECT THE SERIES: More bestselling, beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Endangered Animals, The Magnificent Book of Butterflies and Moths, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and The Magnificent Book of Dragons.
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Wild Weather
$24.99
Wild Weather Extreme weather events, from bushfires to floods, and sudden geological changes, from earthquakes to tsunamis, have an enormous impact on our planet. In this book, students investigate different examples of extreme weather, focusing on examples from around Australia, and learn how these events affect living and non-living aspects of the environment. Students will investigate the past, learning how Indigenous Australians have recorded and documented geological events, and also look to the future, focusing on how science is giving us better understanding of weather patterns and events, and new tools for managing natural disasters. Embark on a scientific journey with the DeadlyScience books, an engaging series created with Corey Tutt, the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year. Perfect for schools, libraries, and curious young minds, these books explore captivating topics while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
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The Solar System
$24.99
The Solar SystemFrom planets made of gas, to stars made of fire, our vast Solar System is filled with mysteries still to be explored and solved. Did you know that the world’s first astronomers were Indigenous Australians over 35,000 years ago? These Australians were the first humans to closely observe and note the movement of the planet and stars in space. So, buckle up and get ready to navigate the nebulas and comets with us as we explore space and begin to unravel the intricacies of our little corner of the Milky Way.Embark on a scientific journey with the DeadlyScience books, an engaging series created with Corey Tutt, the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year. Perfect for schools, libraries, and curious young minds, these books explore captivating topics while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
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See Inside The Future
$24.99
See Inside The Future A lift-the-flap book to imagine what the world will be like by the end of the 21st centuryJoin futurologist Tom Cheesewright on a tour of our world, decades into the future. Eight scenes show readers what wonders await in our cities, our landscapes, inside our own bodies and of course in the expanse of outer space. Lift the flaps to find out what new things we'll be able to do, how new technology will work, and what changes we can expect about the way we live.There'll be virtual assistants to answer all our questions and guide us. There'll be all sorts of gear we can put on to let us explore the oceans and the skies closer than ever before. Gigantic new structures will straddle land and ocean, with soaring elevators that can carry us all the way to space. Engineers will find ways to help people live on Mars, or explore the galaxy. Tiny robotic pills can monitor our health from the inside, and keep us alive for longer.The Future is a place of great hope and excitement, and it's closer than you dare to dream...Chapters in this book include:- Welcome to the future- Building better bodies- City of the future- Planet of tomorrow- Elevator to the stars- Deep space- The future is tiny
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See Inside The Solar System
$19.99
See Inside The Solar System An out-of-this-world tour of our Sun and its planetsBlast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.Chapters in this book include:- Meet the Solar System- The Sun- Mercury- Venus- Earth- Mars- Jupiter- Saturn- Uranus- Outer edge- Beyond the Solar System- Amazing facts
