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Bell and the Science of the Telephone by Brian Williams
$17.00 NZD
Category: Science - children
Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland but spent most of his life in Canada and the United States, where he invented several devices for the transmission of sound. In 1876, after much experimentation, he developed what is generally considered to be the first practical telephone. Here is the story of ...Show more
Deeper (Tunnels #2) by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
$20.00 NZD
$21.99 (9% off)
Category: Series - children | Reading Level: very good
The sequel to the underground bestseller "Tunnels". In his quest to find his father Will Burrows is plunged even deeper underground. And as if things weren't bad enough already, he stumbles across a Styx plot with terrible implications for the world above. And a sister who isn't finished yet... For ages ...Show more
Great Inventions: Communications by Brian Williams
$41.50 NZD
Category: Technology | Series: Great Inventions S. | Reading Level: 10+
A look at key inventions in the area of communications. It follows the development and progression of inventions in this area, and discusses life before the inventions, their impact, key players, and their mistakes and successes. There are biographies of key people and "how it works" diagrams.
Latitude and Longitude by Brian Williams
$33.00 NZD
Category: Social studies
This series provides a history of time and our gradual comprehension, measuring and recording of different types of time. This text looks at latitude and longitude. It emphasises science and history with key dates boxes and spreads that act as mini timelines and is suitable for school projects.
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.
Tunnels #1 by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
$20.00 NZD
$21.99 (9% off)
Category: Fiction - middle | Reading Level: From 9 To 12
Fourteen-year-old Will Burrows lives with his family in London. He has little in common with them except for a passion for digging which he shares with his father. When his father suddenly disappears down an unknown tunnel, Will decides to investigate with his friend Chester. Soon they find themselves d ...Show more
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