Heinemann Profiles: Fidel Castro by Petra Press
$39.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children
The Life and World of Queen Victoria by Brian Williams
$15.00 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: The Life & World of... S.
Part of a series of biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history, this book traces Queen Victoria's role and impact, contrasts her life with that of people from different sections of society and assesses her legacy. The use of sources is explored.
Groundbreakers: James Cook by Shaun McCarthy
$42.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Groundbreakers S. | Reading Level: From 10 To 14
Part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. This book provides the life story of James Cook and an analysis of his work.
Mary Seacole by Harriet Castor
$12.95 NZD
$16.99 (23% off)
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Famous People, Famous Lives S.
Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he ...Show more
Paul Cezanne by Nathaniel Harris
$36.00 NZD
$38.99 (7% off)
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Artists in Their World S.
This new series draws together some of the most influential artists of our time, exploring their work in relation to their life and what was happening in the world around them. Ages 9+.
Florence Nightingale by Emma Fischel
$12.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Famous People, Famous Lives S.
Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he ...Show more
Henry VIII by Polly Dunbar
$15.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Hole Story S. | Reading Level: From 7 to 9
You might have heard of Henry VIII and his six wives. But do you know "The Hole Story"? Look through the hole on each page and discover the whole story of horrible Henry and his six unlucky wives - and get ready for some gruesome surprises.
Scientists Who Made History: Michael Faraday by Stewart Ross
$34.99 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Scientists Who Made History S.
Describing the life and career of Michael Faraday, this text looks at the impact of his discoveries on world history. The science behind his investigations into electricity, magnetism and electrolysis is explained, and quotes from Faraday and his contemporaries provide insight into his mind.
Historical Storybooks: Alexander the Great: to the Edge of the World by Stewart Ross
$16.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Historical Storybooks | Reading Level: From 7 To 11
The year is 323 BC and Ariam's cousin has married the most powerful king in the ancient world - Alexander the Great. Young Ariam gets the chance to join Alexander's army on its invasion of India, and helps Alexander and his army cross a treacherous river. On the opposite bank awaits their enemy King Por ...Show more
Edwin Hubble by Fiona MacDonald
$39.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Groundbreakers S.
This is a new biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers of science. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of their work, the books place their achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The boo ...Show more
Creative Lives: Frank Lloyd Wright by Haydn Middleton
$41.50 NZD
$42.95 (3% off)
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Creative Lives S. | Reading Level: From 13 To 99
This biography of Frank Lloyd Wright is part of a series of biographies of artists, writers and other creative people. Each title looks at a person's life, their social background and their daily life, and examines the ways in which their work reflected or shaped social and cultural changes.
Famous Lives: John Lennon - Voice of a Generation by Liz Gogerly
$34.99 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Famous Lives S.
This book charts John Lennon\\\'s life; from his childhood in Liverpool, the love of music and the success of the Beatles that catapulted him into superstardom, the relationships with his family, friends and fellow band members, and his beliefs and struggles for peace and love.