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The Story of Inventions by Anna Claybourne
$24.99 NZD
Category: Technology
This book explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions which surround us were created, from simple spectacles to complex computers. It covers such diverse subjects as toilets, bread, Braille, parachutes and jeans, alongside more traditional 'inventions' such as aeroplanes, microwaves and computer ...Show more
The Story of Science by Anna Claybourne
$25.00 NZD
$25.99 (3% off)
Category: Science - children
This book contains real life stories and fascinating facts about the origins of some of the most important scientific discoveries in history. It covers such diverse subjects as geology, the solar system, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. The development of each scientific theory and discovery is ...Show more
The Usborne Encyclopedia of Planet Earth by Anna Claybourne
$30.00 NZD
Category: Nature & animals - children
Offering a comprehensive introduction to physical geography, which explores our world's most dramatic features, this title features photographs and graphic illustrations that help children to explore the structure of the earth. Discover the breathtaking power of the elements, explore the mountains and u ...Show more
Titanic (Usborne Young Reading Series 3) by Anna Claybourne
$10.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 3
In 1912, the Titanic was one of the largest, most luxurious steamships ever built. Follow its incredible story, from a shipyard in Ireland to the icy Atlantic Ocean, and discover how this 'unsinkable' ship met with such a tragic end.
Usborne Book of Peoples of the World - Internet-linked by Anna Claybourne
$24.99 NZD
Category: Situation books - children
Now in paperback with a bright new cover, this popular title introduces children to groups of people all over the world. Organized on a continent-by-continent basis, describing the different ways of life, cultures, cuisines and faiths of the six billion people who inhabit our planet. Stunning photograph ...Show more
Usborne Illustrated Guide to Greek Myths and Legends by Anna Claybourne
$24.99 NZD
Category: Folktales, Fairytales, Legends | Series: Usborne Myths & Legends
This is a new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. Fully illustrated throughout, this title helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped. A full index and 'Who's Who' s ...Show more
Volcanoes by Anna Claybourne
$29.99 NZD
Category: Social studies
Combining explosive illustrations, the latest photographs, hard facts, plus volcano myths and stories, this title is both a thrilling read and an extensive reference source. It examines how an eruption starts, where the deadliest volcanoes in the world are located, how experts predict future eruptions a ...Show more
World of Shakespeare by Anna Claybourne
$24.99 NZD
Category: English & Drama - children
Winner of the TES Information Book Award A colourful new edition of this fascinating introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and times. Readers can find out how Shakespeare lived, what tricks of the trade he used, and how his works have been performed, interpreted and adapted from his own lifetime up t ...Show more
World of Shakespeare by Anna Claybourne
$24.95 NZD
Category: English & Drama - children | Series: Internet-linked S. | Reading Level: From 11 To 99
Shakespeare's enduring tales of love, jealousy, revenge, corruption, family feuds, ghosts, witches and murder are explored and explained in this book. It also describes how Shakespeare's works have been performed, interpreted and adapted from his lifetime right up to the present day.