CHILDRENS BOOKS

Curious Questions and Answers About … The Solar System introduces inquisitive young readers to the sparkling and mysterious realm of our solar system. If you’ve ever wanted to know how many astronauts have walked on the moon and what the Sun is actually made of, this non-fiction book has all the amazing answers. The amusing illustrations and easy-to-read text are also sure to engage young readers.

Curious Questions and Answers About … Our Ocean introduces curious young readers to the exciting and hidden depths of the world’s ocean. If you’ve ever wanted to know why whales spout water or how smart an octopus really is, this non-fiction book has all the amazing answers. The amusing illustrations and easy-to-read text are also sure to engage young readers.

The best way to understand how something works is to take it apart and put it back together again. But how would you make your very own human body? Where would you start? What would you need? And how would you fix everything together? This book is a step-by-step guide. Of course, it wouldn’t be quite so easy in practice ... But after reading this book, you’ll certainly know what we humans are made of!

Born in central India, Vita Murrow grew up in Minneapolis, MN, and became a children's author. She has a M.S.Ed degree in Literacy, which included studies and practice in linguistics, sociology and the intersection of language and cultural anthropology. She has over a decade of experience working with multilingual families, speech language pathologists and school systems supporting healthy language development for children.Annelies Draws is a self-taught illustrator based in the Netherlands, originally from South Korea. She has loved to draw since she was a little girl and works with traditional mediums such as coloured pencils and gouache paints with whimsical colours. Annelies finds inspiration through her daily life and hopes her work can bring a little joy to your day.

If you like tractors, you'll love Total Tractor, get under the bonnet of these glorious, gigantic machinesIf your child likes tractors and diggers, they'll love this illustrated children's book. It is the easiest and safest way to get close to these extra-large machines.From exciting vintage tractors and farming machines to the latest state-of-the-art John Deere, Total Tractor presents these mighty machines in all their glory. Travel through time with the pictures of tractors through the ages. Discover historic steam engines in fascinating detail and follow their development right up to the present day. See more than just the tractors and farm machinery that grow our food, as you explore the different types and uses of tractors, such as the bulldozers and diggers in the city and the giant saw-wielding forestry tractors.Total Tractor reveals essential facts and stats including pulling power, tyre size, and much more. Large scale, big pictures of tractors reveal the intricate parts of the machine and a driver's-eye view puts you in the cab. See tractors in action ploughing, planting, building and breaking, plus step into the world of tractor competitions and find out how to win at tractor pulling.

Featuring stunning new covers, Shaun Tan's exquisite illustrated short story collections, Tales from Outer Suburbia and Tales from the Inner City, beautifully packaged in a slipcase edition. Perfect for Shaun Tan fans of all ages.

From bestselling creator Jess Sanders comes a practical, positive and uplifting guide to help children (and their grown-ups) navigate friendships.

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Leo Messi tells the inspiring story of a young boy from Argentina who became one of the worlds greatest footballers.

Inspiring and celebratory, Messi Mania is packed full of the latest, up to date info on the world's biggest soccer icon. Written by a top soccer journalist and commentator, Messi Mania is the ultimate guide to his journey from teen sensation to global soccer legend.

As the face of over 200 video games, Mario is easily the most popular character in the Nintendo universe. In this book we’ll reveal all of Mario’s secrets and more! From his humble origins to his TV shows and Hollywood films, across seven video game consoles and even his own amusement parks, we’ve got everything you want to know about Mario and his adventures with Luigi, Peach, Yoshi and the rest of the gang. So, what are you waiting for? “Let’s-a go!”

Australia's Number 1 Bestselling cookbook author returns with a major TV-tie in cookbook for the modern family who love to eat, cook, celebrate and have fun together. <em>Basics to Brilliance Kids </em>is the latest gorgeous new book from Australia's bestselling cookbook author, Donna Hay, to accompany her new TV series of the same name which will show on Foxtel in October 2017. As a mum, Donna knows that there is nothing more enjoyable than introducing your children to the wonders of taste, food and flavours. Her new book highlights the importance of mastering the basics, celebrates fresh, healthy food, and the joy of cooking, eating and sharing delicious food with the people we love. Featuring over 120 fantastic, fun-filled, simple, family-friendly recipes, Basics to Brilliance Kids gives you and your kids endless ideas for birthday parties, picnics, school fairs and bake sales, family and celebration dinners, brilliant breakfasts, beach days, backyard movie nights and sleepovers.

An encyclopedic collection of children's questions answered by expertsChildren ask the best questions - and this book has the answers!This timeless encyclopedia covers children's favourite topics, all in a friendly, easy-to-read Q&A format, perfect to dip into and browse. If your child is always asking questions, from "how do aeroplanes fly?" to "why do tigers have stripes?" and "what's inside a black hole?", and everything in between, this is the book for them. Shaped by children's interests and their insatiable curiosity, this is a book that children will read again and again.Alongside the children's questions and the expert answers are beautiful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to bring every topic to life in rich detail and with perfect clarity. 1,000 Curious Questions is essential reading to encourage curious kids to keep questioning the world around them.

The thrilling history of the motorcycle, the pioneering marques, and groundbreaking models of the dayDiscover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today.Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of bikes from the earliest prototypes to battery-powered machines of the modern age. It showcases motorcycles in all their forms, from humble scooters that offer mobility to the masses, the scrabblers and racers that delight enthusiasts, to the iconic choppers and cruisers that can cross continents.The Motorbike Book tells the fascinating stories behind the world's leading manufacturers, the roles played by their influential designers and engineers, and their milestone models. It not only charts the technological developments of motorcycles, but also the cultural backdrop against which the various models arose and their impact on society - as objects of curiosity, affordable means of transport, symbols of rebellion, or the first choice for full-throttle action on the road, trail, or track.Fully updated to include the latest models from around the world and cutting-edge innovations, this new edition features over 1,000 must-see machines, with models from ACE to Z ndapp. It is the ideal read for motorcycle and motorsport enthusiasts, whether they're a biker themselves or an armchair devotee.

The updated and expanded edition of DK's best-selling Marvel EncyclopediaThe best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe.Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains, with hundreds of expanded entries detailing their adventures since the previous edition (2019).Major new characters have also been added, and the latest Marvel Universe crossover events, such as Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms, are included as in-depth features. With every character illustrated with superb artwork from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every Marvel fan has to own.