Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths by Kenny Curtis; Jillian Hughes
$40.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Greeking Out Ser.
From the creators of National Geographic Kids' wildly successful Greeking Out podcast, this lively tie-in book delivers a clever tongue-in-cheek retelling of 20 classic Greek myths. This kid-friendly collection of tales from Greek mythology showcases familiar favorites from the well-loved Greeking Out ...Show more
Patu: The New Zealand Wars by Gavin Bishop
$40.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: 1st
A large-format, stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s, suitable for children and adults, by the multiple-award-winning Gavin BishopDiscover the key people, perspectives and battles of the New Zealand Wars in this powerfully told and richly illustrated visual history by Gavin Bisho ...Show more
Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks (Lonely Planet Kids) by Ben Hubbard, Ben Hubbard
$30.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.
Discover over 12 gripping retellings of notable shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues and danger on the high seas. Find amazing illustrations, historic photography and interactive elements that reveal extra twists and surprises: a must-buy for curious minds ...Show more
Amazing Ancient World Atlas 1 (Lonely Planet Kids) by Nancy Dickmann
$30.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.
Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus discover where the remains of our ...Show more
The Best of Barbie: A Guide to the Dolls Through the Decades by Marilyn Easton
$27.00 NZD
Category: History
You can be anything with Barbie! Over the years, Barbie has had many different careers, from surgeon to astronaut, proving that anything is possible for you and Barbie! With countless interesting Barbie facts, this book is full of non-stop fun and imagination! Barbie fans of all ages will love discoveri ...Show more
Goddesses and Heroines: Meet More Than 80 Legendary Women From Around the World
$48.00 NZD
Category: History
Discover the stories of goddesses and other powerful women shared throughout the ages in this beautifully illustrated compendium for children.With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the ...Show more
Louis Pasteur and the Power of Observation by Jordi Bayarri Dolz (Illustrator)
$22.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Graphic Science Biographies Ser.
Louis Pasteur's passion for laboratory experiments led to major, life-saving changes in medicine. His research targeted unusual problems from the spoiling of wine to disease in French silkworms. His wide-ranging efforts found evidence for the existence of germs and created advances in vaccination scienc ...Show more
Mary Anning and the Great Fossil Discoveries by Jordi Bayarri Dolz (Illustrator)
$22.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Graphic Science Biographies Ser.
Mary Anning made some of the most notable fossil discoveries of the nineteenth century. Her uncovering of ichthyosaur remains, plesiosaurus remains, and more expanded people's knowledge of prehistoric life. This graphic biography follows Anning from her early life in a family of fossil hunters in a coas ...Show more
Avicenna And The Book Of Medicine by Jordi Bayarri
$22.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Graphic Science Biographies Ser.
Explore famous scientists' breakthrough ideas and their personal stories through a graphic novel approach Avicenna was a physician and philosopher in an era known as the Islamic Golden Age. His works, such as the early medical encyclopedia The Canon of Medicine, were groundbreaking texts that schol ...Show more
Galileo Galilei and the Movement of the Planets by Jordi Bayarri Dolz (Illustrator)
$22.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Graphic Science Biographies Ser.
Galileo Galilei believed in the power of scientific observation over traditional ideas. His close study of the night sky helped support the theory that planets move around the sun. His defiant personality made him powerful enemies. This graphic biography covers Galilei's life from his early work with pr ...Show more
Ada Lovelace and the Start of Computers by Jordi Bayarri Dolz (Illustrator)
$22.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Graphic Science Biographies Ser.
Ada Lovelace turned her powerful imagination into a vision of the future, predicting the impact of computers on human life. Lovelace had a unique education and embraced mathematics. She became one of the biggest believers in engineer Charles Babbage's ideas for calculation machines. This graphic biograp ...Show more
Greek Myths: Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece by DK, Jean Menzies
$45.00 NZD
Category: History
Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths ...Show more