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Alexander Graham Bell by Emma Fischel
$12.95 NZD
$16.95 (23% off)
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Famous People, Famous Lives S.
Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland, but moved first for health reasons to Canada, and then to the United States to continue his work as a professor of vocal physiology - how people talk. He put this interest and a fascination for electricity together and began to experiment with transmitting voi ...Show more
Boudicca by Emma Fischel
$17.00 NZD
Category: Series - children | Series: Famous People, Famous Lives S.
Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. This vivid narrative tells of how, two thousand years ago, when the Romans i ...Show more
Captain Scott by Emma Fischel
$12.95 NZD
Category: Series - children | Series: Famous People, Famous Lives S.
This book traces the life and adventures of one of history's most famous explorers. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, the narrative brings to life how enthusiasm for geographical conquest started an out-and-out competition between the mighty British Empire and newly founded Norway to become ...Show more
Castles by Fischel, Emma
$14.99 NZD
Category: Social studies
What did a jester do and how do you attack a castle with a catapult? This colourful book answers these questions and many more with the help of bright illustrations, unusual facts and lively text. Ideal for those who are beginning to read on their own. Key Features Amazing facts to interest both chi ...Show more
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
George Stephenson by Emma Fischel
$12.95 NZD
Category: Biography, YA,children | Series: Famous People, Famous Lives S.
Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. This title explores the life of locomotive pioneer George Stephenson.
How to Draw Ghosts, Vampires & Haunted Houses by Emma Fischel
$9.95 NZD
Category: Art and Music - children
Julius Caesar by Emma Fischel
$12.95 NZD
Category: Series - children | Series: Famous People, Famous Lives S.
Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. The Roman world comes to life in this well-illustrated narrative recalling t ...Show more
Land of the Lost Teddies (Usborne Puzzle Adventures) by Emma Fischel
$9.99 NZD
Category: Activity & puzzle books - children | Series: Usborne Young Puzzle Adventures S.
Part of the "Young Puzzle Adventures" series, this book features stories containing simple picture puzzles for young children to solve. It is suitable for younger children to read along with an adult, or for more confident readers to tackle alone.
Mahatma Gandhi by Emma Fischel
$12.95 NZD
Category: Series - children | Series: Famous People, Famous Lives S.
Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. The life of one of India's greatest historical figures is told in a dramatic ...Show more
Molly's Magic Carpet - Usborne Young Puzzle Adventure by Emma Fischel
$9.95 NZD
Category: Activity & puzzle books - children | Series: Usborne Young Puzzle Adventure | Reading Level: very good
A fun adventure story for younger readers, full of entertaining puzzles to solve. When Molly finds a real magic carpet it takes her on an exciting adventure to Wonderland where she meets lots of new friends and one troublesome magician. With clues throughout and puzzle answers at the back of the book. ...Show more
The Gorgle by Emma Fischel
$16.00 NZD
Category: Fiction - middle | Series: Black Cats
Finn doesn't want to move to the spooky old house in the first place. Soon the strange goings-on and mysterious noises are driving him crazy - and he's driving his family crazy about it. Then he sees the creature that's been hibernating in the wardrobe...It's a Gorgle. A bit like a moth, a bit like a ho ...Show more