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9781742031286

Captain Cook and the Endeavour order quantity
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NZ$ 23.00 each
Paperback
Author: Mike Lefroy
In Stock: 3
This is the story of James Cook, his humble beginnings and visionary spirit which changed the course of history.
It is the story of a coal ship purchased by the British navy for a scientific mission in the Pacific Ocean.
It is the fascinating story of how together they sailed off the map and navigated half the world.
With illustrations and drawings, a glossary, index and bibliogaphy.


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9780958296618

Nature's Techno Tricks : Biomimetics - Science Mimicking Nature order quantity
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NZ$ 26.00 each
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Author: Dee Pigneguy
In Stock: 3
What have kingfishers got to do with Japan's 500 Series Shinkansen bullet train?
And is Spiderman more like a spider or a gecko?
And what does any of this have to do with Leonardo da Vinci?

Just like Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th and early 17th centuries, today's scientists and engineers are realising that nature hold the keys to some of the best ideas. Nature wastes nothing and uses minimal energy.

This growing scientific field is called biomimetics; the study and application of designs found in nature in order to solve modern problems in engineering, materials, science, medicine and other fields.
This book helps you discover some of nature's best designs and how they have inspired scientists and engineers.

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ISBN / ISSN:
9781741573282

Addition & Subtraction 6-8 years School Zone: I Know It Deluxe Edition order quantity
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NZ$ 11.00 each
Paperback
Author: Barbara Bando Irvin
In Stock: 2
Practising addition and subtraction skills can be easy and fun with clear instructions, step-by-step examples and colourful illustrations. Engaging activities teach and reinforce place values, regrouping, fact families and more.

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9780237538712

Barack Obama order quantity
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NZ$ 31.00 each
Hardback
Author: Sophie Schrey
In Stock: 2
This new series of simple biographies has been created to support the Schemes of Work at KS1. Each title is highly illustrated with colour photographs and key words are highlighted and repeated in a border along the bottom of each page. Off-the-page activities, teachers notes and suggestions for further work are also included.

 
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9781848980006

Coastal Habitats: Ticktock Essentials Habitats order quantity
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NZ$ 21.00 each
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9780778730859

Explore Antarctica (Explore the Continents) order quantity
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NZ$ 23.00 each
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Author: Bobbie Kalman
In Stock: 2
This book is appropriate for ages 6-10. Antarctica is one of the most desolate and fascinating continents on Earth! In "Explore Antarctica", kids are taken on a journey through this continent's chilly geography, exploring its mountains, peninsula, seas, and mile-thick layer of ice. Children will be thrilled to learn about: why Antarctica receives six months each of sunlight and darkness every year; the beautiful animals that live in Antarctica; the ground-breaking Antarctic Treaty; the amazing findings of researchers studying this little-known continent.

 
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9781848980808

Fasten Your Seatbelts (Mind Boggling Machines) order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
In Stock: 2

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9781842345054

Hinduism in Bali order quantity
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NZ$ 31.00 each
Hardback
Author: Bruce Campbell
In Stock: 2
A very child-friendly introduction to the six world faiths. The focus of each title is a real child who is involved in a key event associated with a particular religion. This approach allows the author to present basic information about the faith, its beliefs and ways of worship through the eyes of a child of that faith. The setting is a different country for each faith, which broadens the interest of the series.The photographs are a key feature of these large-format books, giving young readers a privileged view of very personal aspects of children's faith and the role it plays in their everyday lives.

 
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9780500543900

My Favourite Animal Families order quantity
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NZ$ 33.00 each
Hardback
Author: Steve Bloom
In Stock: 2
This book, produced specially for children aged between seven and eleven, showcases Steve Blooms perennially popular photographs of baby animals. From African plain to frozen Arctic, from mountain forest to tropical jungle, Steve Blooms camera has focused on baby bears, cheetahs, chimpanzees, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, hippos, lions, orangutans, pandas, penguins, rhinos, seals and zebras. His remarkable images are sure to capture the heart and imagination of any young reader.

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9780778716211

Preparing for Disasters (Disaster Alert) order quantity
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NZ$ 24.00 each
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Author: Bobbie Kalman
In Stock: 2
This title is suitable for children of ages 9 to 10 years. Disasters certainly seem to be on the rise, from hurricanes and massive flooding, to tornadoes, earthquakes, and fires. This timely book looks at topics such as preparing disaster supply kits for homes and cars, learning how to use ham radios, reading maps, creating and practising evacuation plans, setting up emergency contact people, and information about shelters. It also looks at different kinds of disasters and how to prepare for each one, as well as what to do with pets. This book is a must read!

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ISBN / ISSN:
9781921150661

Sensational Survivors: An Illustrated Guide to New Zealand's Remarkable Wildlife order quantity
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NZ$ 31.00 each
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Author: Sandra Morris
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An ancient land isolated by vast oceans, New Zealand is home to many fascinating creatures. From a prehistoric reptile to one of the world's largest insects, you'll discover some of the most unusual and impressive species on our planet.

Featuring stunning illustrations and text by award-winning wildlife illustrator Sandra Morris, this book will double as the perfect reference for the home or school and as a beautiful gift book.

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9780746086964

Spy's Guidebook order quantity
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NZ$ 31.00 each
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Author: Illustrated by Colin King
In Stock: 2
A classic Usborne title for anyone who wants to be the best spy in the business.
Packed with tips, hints and advice on all the tricks needed to be a super spy, including how to write and break codes, how to use disguise to avoid detection and how to stalk and shadow enemy spies effectively.
Includes spy-tests, observation quizzes and code-cracking challenges to check how much budding Bonds have learnt.
Humourously illustrated by Colin King.
A great gift for any child with a sense of daring and adventure.

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9780140295603

The Life-size Guide to Native Trees order quantity
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NZ$ 26.00 each
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Author: Andrew Crowe
In Stock: 2
Identifying native trees and other common plants of new Zealand's native forests can be fun for all the family with this pictorial guide.
The book match leaves, flowers, seeds, berries and bark against beautiful, life-sized photographs for fast, accurate identification.
Written by one of New Zealand's foremost writers on native plants, The Life-Size Guide to Native Trees offers a new opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural world of our native plants.

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ISBN / ISSN:
9781906082260

Thirty Days Has September order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
Hardback
Author: Chris Stevens
In Stock: 2
This book provides handy tips - literally. Discover how to use your knuckles to remember which months have 31 days, and your thumb and finger to tell right from left. Find out how to use your fingers to help you master the nine times table.Employ excellent spelling solutions for pesky words such as 'difficulty', 'because' and 'Mississippi'. Forgetting will become history as you learn when Christopher Columbus sailed to America: In fourteen hundred and ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue and found this land, land of the Free, beloved by you, beloved by me. And don't forget those helpful mnemonics: Vowels - Albert's Elbow Is Often Ugly; Planets - My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas; Music - Every Good Boy Deserves Favour; and, Spelling - I before E, except after C.Sometimes tried and tested ways really are the best.

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9780746030431

Usborne Children's Bible order quantity
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NZ$ 41.00 each
Hardback
Author: H. Amery
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781905638604

16th Century Mosque order quantity
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NZ$ 29.00 each
Author: Fiona Macdonald
In Stock: 1
"A 16th Century Mosque" tells the story of the commissioning and building of the Suleymaniye mosque in Constantinople (Istanbul), one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture. It describes the religious, educational and charitable activities carried out in the mosque, and the role of the mosque in the life of the Muslim community. It outlines the early history of Islam, and the basic features of Muslim beliefs and traditions. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index enhance the book's educational value.

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ISBN / ISSN:
9780749689278

Afghanistan (Countries in the News) order quantity
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NZ$ 28.00 each
Paperback
Author: Simon Adams
In Stock: 1
A fascinating look at the countries that are headline news, covering their history, geography and politics

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9781877467516

All About Food (Step-by-Step) order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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Author: Michele Mira Pons Illustrated by Marion Puech Translated by Jean Anderson
In Stock: 1
What did our ancestors eat?
How does the human body convert a steak into microscopic elements?
Why do some people like to eat snakes, turtles and insects?
Like breathing, eating is essential to survival – and it can also be a great pleasure.
This book shows what happens inside your body when you eat, and how food and water keep you healthy.
Translated from the French, this fascinating book is humourously illustrated in full colour.

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ISBN / ISSN:
9780746080351

Antarctica (Usborne Beginners) order quantity
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NZ$ 12.00 each
Hardback
Author: Lucy Bowman (illus Adam Stower)
In Stock: 1
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Carefully selected internet links to exciting websites to find out more.
Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.

First published 2007.

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ISBN / ISSN:
9781906714987

A Viking Town order quantity
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NZ$ 29.00 each
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Author: Fiona MacDonald
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Step inside a Viking town and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this bustling centre of long-distance trade. Admire the well-built houses before joining the town's defenders as they fight off an attack by rivals from across the sea. This is a superbly-illustrated look at the daily lives of different types of Vikings. Astounding architectural acheivements are explained and explored with full-colour cutaway illustrations. Pinpoint enlargements focus on the day to day lives of the people, looking at how they ate, dressed, entertained themselves and sometimes fought. Illustrations of artifacts and paintings from the era help to support the main text by providing proof which explains how we know what we know. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make these titles ideal educational texts. Each one features a sturdy flexi-bound cover with gold foiling.

 
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