Making a Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener, Clare Owen

$27.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

Every child deserves to see their birth or family story reflected in books about where babies come from, and this is what Making a Baby is all about. All families start in their own special way, and every family is amazing. In this honest, accessible illustrated guide to how babies are made, young read ers can find out exactly what is needed to grow a baby, from introducing the basic building blocks of life such as sperm and eggs, to explaining the different ways that these building blocks can be put together to create a family. Working closely with a leading national LGBT organisation, this inclusive guide to Making a Baby covers sex, sperm and egg donation, IUI, IVF, surrogacy and adoption, as well as explaining how a baby grows in the womb and about different kinds of births. Written in gentle and accessible language that can be shared with younger children or read alone by confident readers, we hope this book and its charming illustrations will provide the stepping stone for every parent to have an open conversation with their child about how babies are made, and their family began. ...Show more

Amazing Treasures: 100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind by David Long

$36.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

Discover 100 of the world's most extraordinary man made and natural treasures, objects and places Discover 100 of the world's most remarkable artefacts, most stunning artworks and most intriguing ruins in this beautifully illustrated book about Earth's treasures.Treasures both natural and manmade make a n appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe. Discover sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers and even meteorites - treasures from outer space!A central gatefold offers a close-up look at the wonders hidden within the Forbidden City in China, while Blue Peter award-winning author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures. ...Show more

Currencies of The World: How Money Works by New Holland Publishers

$16.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

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Ducks Overboard! by Markus Motum

$29.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

Discover the pollution crisis in our oceans through the eyes of one lost plastic duck in this engaging and stylish picture book based on a true story. When a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where did all those ducks go? Based on a true story, this inn ovative take on the plastic pollution crisis follows one duck as it travels on ocean currents to meet sea life and discovers the rubbish from humans that endangers our oceans. A highly accessible and stylish picture book with a positive message about environmental issues, from the author-illustrator of Curiosity, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize. ...Show more

Me and the World by Mireia Trius

$39.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

Me and the World is a colorful, eye-popping universe of infographics about global communities. This content-rich book teaches about other kids and cultures around the world, all while stepping back and really seeing the big picture. Me and the World is the perfect introduction for a generation entering an increasingly digitized, data-driven world. - Packed with dynamic illustrated spreads about customs of other countries- Invites readers to see themselves in its pages through a data lens- Guided by a relatable, school-aged narrator Me and the World pairs visual literacy with data literacy, using colorful illustrations and infographics to present information in a way young readers will not only understand, but enjoy. Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and educators. - Perfect for reluctant readers, especially those who would otherwise gravitate toward numbers-based pursuits like math and science, rather than than reading- The graphs, infographics, and maps are the perfect resource for educators looking for engaging content for children to understand data.- Ideal for children ages 8 to 12 years old- Add it to the shelf with books like The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems by Rachel Ignotofsky, The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK, and The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK. ...Show more

Natural Disaster Zone: Volcanoes and Avalanches - Volcanoes and Avalanches by Ben Hubbard

$13.19 NZD

$21.99 (40% off)

Category: Facts and Information | Series: Natural Disaster Zone Ser.

Look inside natural disasters and discover how they work! Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people's ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all about volcanoes and avalanches. Find out how they form, where they are most likely to happen a nd how scientists study them through diagrams and case studies. Explore how natural disasters work by cracking them open and looking at them from the inside. How do they happen? How are they destructive? What happens on the inside of each phenomena? And where in the world are the danger zones? This series explore each of these questions in detail. This series uses detailed artwork, cutaways and images from real-life to give a rounded view of each event. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up. ...Show more

The World's Fastest, Spookiest, Smelliest, Strongest Book by Jan Payne

$19.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

This book is stuffed with the fastest, brightest, longest, funniest, weirdest, wildest, wettest, saddest, brainiest, and fascinating-est things in the world. It will amuse, entertain and amaze you with the most excellent, outstanding and, quite simply, best things on our planet and beyond. For instance, did you know the oldest skyscraper in the world is in Chicago and was built in 1885? Or, that the most extraordinary fireworks display was the one that closed the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in 2000? Or that the world's most expensive painting is 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch, sold in 2012 for $119.9 million? From the highest peaks to the murkiest depths, the fastest man to the slowest sloth, the oldest lake to the most venomous snake and much, much more. ...Show more

We're All Equal (I'm a Global Citizen) by Georgia Amson-Bradshaw

$23.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information | Series: I'm a Global Citizen

How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This book explore inequality around the world, from how resources are unfairly shared to why race and gender matter and more. It looks at ways we can challenge inequality and features case studies s uch as the votes for women campaign and the work of Malala Yousafzai. The I'm a Global Citizen series explores the concept of 'Global Citizenship': recognising that the world we live in is unfair and unequal, but promoting individual and collective action to challenge and change this. Each book has information, fun activities, challenges, case studies and ideas for group and individual action presented with fun illustrations. The books promote the idea that we have power as individuals: each of us can change things, and each of us has choices about how we behave. They encourage children aged 8+ to counter ignorance and intolerance'. ...Show more

What's the Difference? 40+ Pairs of the Seemingly Similar by Strack Plantevin; Emma Strack

$34.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

What distinguishes a mandarin orange from a clementine, an iris from a pupil, a tornado from a cyclone, and a bee from a wasp? The difference is in the details This content-rich illustrated extravaganza distills the distinctions between an impressive collection of pairs--from animals to food to geograph y and more--offering enlightening trivia, amusing tidbits, and unforgettable facts in a highly browsable format. Young readers can dip in quickly to feed their curiosity, or delve into the details and stay awhile. With a bold, graphic art style and an accessible, smart text, this miscellany collection will enrich probing minds (or is it "brains"? ). ...Show more

5 Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime by Encyclopedia Britannica

$32.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

Why do we sleep? Do animals dream? Where is the oldest bed in the world? In this compendium of 5-minute true stories, you will travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the five beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to see how astronauts get ready for bed, and plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtl es breathe through their bottoms. With up-to-the-minute, expert information and stunning illustrations, this book is the ultimate brainy bedtime companion for young children. ...Show more

500 Things You Didn't Know - ... but Do Now! by Samantha Barnes; Dominique Enright; Guy MacDonald; Matthew Morgan

$24.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

Want to know how to speak like a spy, make a balloon sword or hypnotize a chicken? This is the book for you. From the weird and wonderful to the hilarious and record breaking, it's packed with over 500 fun facts and intriguing things that every kid should know.

A World of Discovery (HB) by Richard Platt

$34.99 NZD

Category: Facts and Information

A stunning collection of the world's most important discoveries for all the family to enjoy. In the stylish miscellany, print-maker James Brown travels through the past and present, showing the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology that have changed our lives for ever. Discover fascinating fac ts and figures about space travel, the human body, time, the computer and much more with Brown's bold, bright colours and beautiful contemporary designs. Each illustration is presented alongside an engaging fact-filled explanation by celebrated author Richard Platt. Covering more than 30 diverse and fascinating topics, this is the perfect book for the whole family to enjoy. ...Show more