Monsters of the Deep: An Augmented Reality Book by Nicola Davies

$24.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

"Monsters of the Deep" is a tour of the most spectacular creatures in the oceans: the biggest, the fiercest and the strangest. It takes the reader's breath away with stunning visuals of truly astonishing animals. Plus there are four spreads in the book that trigger an Augmented Reality experience. See y ourself in the diving cage, lowered deeper and deeper into the ocean. Then watch as a fearsome shark appears from the watery depths and rushes like a dagger towards you! It's simple to use. When you reach an Augmented Reality page, just select the relevant trigger card from the wallet at the front of the book, hold it up to your computer's webcam and get set for an interactive underwater experience! Press keys on your keyboard to watch fascinating video footage, view slideshows of related species and access additional facts. ...Show more

Encyclopedia of Insects by Jules Howard

$29.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about insects in this comprehensive encyclopedia Dive into the world of creepy-crawlies in this Encyclopedia of Insects. Packed with hundreds of bugs, every one is looked at in fascinating detail by natural history expert Jules Howard. From the cutest and most beautiful, to the deadliest and most disgusting, there's something for everyone in this book which highlights the importance of the insect world. Plus, find out what actually makes an insect, an insect - with guest entries from the non-insects: centipedes, spiders, woodlice, and snails. Featuring 300 bugs! ...Show more

The Animal Book by STEVE PARKER

$19.95 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw wh en it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature's spectacular events, such as elephant processions. ...Show more

The History Book by STEVE PARKER

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Four amazing chapters in The History Book: History Revealed goes back in time to uncover a host of extreme events, ideas and people. In Unearth History, dig deep to discover the mysteries of the past, from ancient artefacts to lost cities. Explore a world of colossal constructions, such as Machu Picchu, that reveal much about our past in Building History. Finally, in Brutal Battles, discover the facts behind battles, such as the world wars, that have become legend. ...Show more

The Earth Book by STEVE PARKER

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Four amazing chapters in The Earth Book: In Active Earth, find out more about the natural forces that are constantly changing our planet. Journey through Earth's biggest and most mysterious habitat in Vast Oceans. Marvel at the majesty of Earth's extraordinary natural features, such as Ayer's Rock in Ea rth's Wonders. Finally, in Earth's Power, discover the fierce natural forces that wreak havoc on our planet. ...Show more

The Encyclopedia of Animals (HB) by Tim Harris

$39.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Discover the lifestyles, habitats, and behaviors of the animal kingdom as you've never seen them before with The Encyclopedia of Animals. Each page of this comprehensive guide is packed with amazingly detailed artworks and full-color photographs. From the flying squirrel to the yellow-bellied sapsucker , and from the fire ant to the sun bear, animals are seen in all their splendid variety in this fascinating visual guide. Divided by class and family, the sections in this book clarify the distinguishing traits of the animals, which are depicted in colorful scientific drawings; captions provide additional information. User-friendly and with the sections marked by color tabs for quick consultation, this book could serve as a field guide or a desk reference. Shown in all their glory, here are the gulper eel, the blue wildebeest, the giant African bullfrog, the Sumatran Orangutan, the Chilean flamingo, and the tiny but terrifying anglerfish. Many of the book's images show the animals in their natural environment and behaving as they would in the wild. An orangutan is shown swinging from a branch, a bird-of-paradise is illustrated during a courtship display, and hyenas are depicted in pursuit of zebra prey. Map icons illustrate the animal's distribution around the world, while key fact boxes highlight features of the animal's anatomy, diet, and genus. Learn more about your favorite species, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, with expert information and up-to-date population statistics throughout. User-friendly and accessible, this is the perfect modern encyclopedia for animal enthusiasts of all ages. ...Show more

Findout - Reptile and Amphibians

$24.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Findout - Solar System by Sarah Cruddas

$24.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Introduces the solar system, discussing the planets, space exploration, and what is beyond its borders.

Findout - Bugs by Andrea Mills

$24.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Find out how different bugs from ants to butterflies sense the world around them, learn about how bugs help humans via pollination and pest control, and discover extreme bug survivors, such as the tardigrade and locusts.

Fashion: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK

$59.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Learn all about the evolution of costume and dress in this lavishly illustrated guide. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary houses of Chanel and Dior, to today's catwalk sensations, this gorgeous, carefully curated collection shows how fashion reflects people and places, and ca ptures the times in which they lived. Packed with a dazzling combination of original fashion plates, archive images, and commissioned photography, this beautiful source book takes you on a fabulous tour across the centuries as it catalogues the history of what people wear, revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world, and celebrating everything from costume to haute couture. Expert commentary captures the turning points of fashion history, such as when hemlines rose to reveal a glimpse of stocking, youngsters pulled on jeans and "invented" teenagers, the red carpet became a runway, and celebrities became designers. Fashion icons take centre-stage too, with features on famous trend-setters and designers, such as Elizabeth I, Marie Antoinette, and Alexander McQueen, who set the style for each generation. Fashion is an indispensible work of reference whether you're a fashion-mad teen, a wannabe designer, or someone intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto or the birth of bling. If it's ever been in fashion, it's in this book. ...Show more

Space! The Universe as You've Never Seen it Before (Knowledge Encyclopedia)

$35.00 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction | Series: Knowledge Encyclopedia

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Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur: Over 60 Prehistoric Creatures As You've Never Seen Them Before by DK

$39.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Are you curious about fossils, dinosaurs, and prehistoric life? Then dig into this stunning children's encyclopedia. This fully revised edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia- Dinosaur! is loaded with fascinating facts. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on their front feet? Would you believe that Carcharodon megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark? This dinosaur book for kids reveals more than 60 prehistoric creatures, from the age of the dinosaurs to the Ice Age. Including the Pterodactylus and ferocious Tyrannosaurus, the gigantic snake Titanoboa and mighty woolly mammoth, this book gets you up close and personal with these amazing animals. Packed with jaw-dropping 3D images, if you're mad about dinosaurs and palaeontology, Knowledge Encyclopedia- Dinosaur! is the perfect book for you. ...Show more