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Campaigners by Philip Steele
$39.99 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: 20th Century Lives
20th Century Lives: Campaigners includes some of the world's most dynamic and influential campaigners, from Emmeline Pankhurst to Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Ghandi to Bob Geldof. It provides a fascinating insight into the experiences and achievements of these talented and inspirational people and sheds ...Show more
City Through Time by Philip Steele & Steve Noon
$39.95 NZD
Category: Picture books
From early Greek settlement to industrial metropolis, find out how people lived through the centuries. Discover the exciting history of a city on a journey over 2500 years long. From Greek colonies to the skyscrapers in a modern metropolis, visit cities from every era. Meet wandering troubadours enter ...Show more
Crime and Punishment by Philip Steele
$29.95 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Moral dilemmas | Reading Level: From 14 To 99
"Crime and Punishment" looks at how criminal justice systems operate and change in Britain and elsewhere, and at the origins of these systems, from the early Body of Civil Law drawn up by the Roman Emperor Justinian I to the American Bill of Rights.
Galileo - The Genius who faced the Inquisition by Philip Steele
$17.99 NZD
Category: Social studies
Born near Pisa and educated by monks in Florence, Galileo Galilei showed an early aptitude for science and mathematics and a family trait that led him to question ideas that everybody else took for granted. His invention of the telescope, and his observations and discoveries revolutionised the view of t ...Show more
I Wonder Why Castles Had Moats by Philip Steele
$7.95 NZD
$9.95 (20% off)
Category: Social studies | Series: I Wonder Why S. | Reading Level: 5+
Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, this book combines cartoons with fun facts and simple analogies to provide an introduction to the world of long ago asking questions such as: what was the Black Death?; why were books chained up?; and why were the peasants revolting?
I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built by Philip Steele
$9.95 NZD
$13.28 (25% off)
Category: Series - children
Middle East by Philip Steele
$30.00 NZD
Category: Social studies | Series: Kingfisher Knowledge
"Kingfisher Knowledge" is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of t ...Show more
My Best Book of Mummies (mini) by Philip Steele
$10.00 NZD
Category: Social studies
Unwrap the bandages and take a fascinating look at Egyptian mummies - who they were, how they were embalmed, where they were buried and how they were rediscovered.
Rosa Parks and Her Protest for Civil Rights: 1 December 1955 by Philip Steele
$25.00 NZD
$29.95 (16% off)
Category: Situation books - children | Series: Dates with History | Reading Level: 9+
This title explores Rosa Parks' protest for civil rights. It looks at what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. It is suitable for a quick-reference introduction to the event, and also as a high interest/low reading level book.
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