Student World Atlas: 9th Edition by DK

$30.00 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel

Packed with beautifully designed and detailed maps, this world atlas is the perfect companion for geography students.First published in 1988 and now in its 9th edition, Student World Atlashas been fully revised and updated. With 290 maps in total, it combines larger, traditional reference maps with smal ler topic maps. These topics include industry, farming, climate, population, and the environment. Each theme will engage students, expanding their understanding of Earth and also making possible comparisons between different regions. For example, this student atlas not only displays an impressive map of the Caribbean, but highlights the hurricanes that continually threaten these islands and the people that live there. Then move to New Zealand map and learn about its diverse population of Polynesians, European settlers, and many other immigrants that make up this multicultural nation. On every page, you will discover more and more fascinating facts about each country's landscape andits inhabitants. In addition to maps, this clear and accessible children's atlas also includes up-to-date statistics and flags for every country. It distills the huge mass of information available about our world down to the essential facts needed forthe effective and successful study of our ever-changing planet. ...Show more

Volcano & Earthquake (DK Eyewitness)

$15.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel

Find out what happens in an earthquake, and how scientists measure its force. See streams of red-hot lava flowing from an erupting volcano. Discover how volcanoes affect the weather. What will you Eyewitness next? Visually stunning and packed full of facts, DK Eyewitness books are perfect for school pro jects and home learning. ...Show more

Amazing Islands by Sabrina Weis

$37.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel | Series: Our Amazing World

A fact-filled, colourful celebration of island life, achievements and diversity Discover 100 of the planet's most magical islands - their wildlife, trees, diversity, people, treasures and more - in this beautifully illustrated book. Islands are amazing. On the Galapagos islands, Charles Darwin learnt ho w bird species evolved over time. In China, there is a natural island that is home to an incredible giant bookshop. On the Norwegian island of Svalbard, there is a vault built into the mountainside that contains seeds of the world's food plants to protect them in the event of a global crisis. South Georgia Island in the Atlantic Ocean has seen many scientific expeditions, including the journey of Sir Ernest Shackleton... There is lots more to discover in this stunning book that celebrates island life, achievements and diversity. ...Show more

The Cities Activity Book by Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$14.99 NZD

Category: Activity Books | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.

Kids will learn about some of the world's greatest cities with this activity and sticker book. There are loads of places to discover, like houses lapped by ocean waves, beautiful felt yurts, ancient stone buildings, eye-popping modern architecture and cities with canals instead of streets.

A Place Called Home: Look Inside Houses From Around the World by Kate Baker

$19.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

From city apartments and Dutch houseboats to Mongolian yurts, Maasai mud huts, and underground desert homes, kids discover the different ways people live around the world in this fascinating glimpse into global abodes.

All about China: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids by Allison Branscombe

$24.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel

**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Preferred Choice Award****Winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award Silver Medal****Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2015 Silver Medal**   Take the whole family on a whirlwind tour of Chinese history and culture with this delightfully illustr ated book that is packed with stories, activities and games. Travel from the stone age through the dynasties to the present day with songs and crafts for kids that will teach them about Chinese language and the Chinese way of life.   All About China is the next best thing to being there   China is the world's largest and most populated country boasting thousands of years of history, tradition and culture. In All About China, you'll: Discover the fantastic Chinese tales about the creation of the earth and the origin of the Moon Goddess Delve into China's multifaceted cultural heritage, visit breathtaking places and learn Chinese folk songs Take a crack at solving a tangram shape puzzle Learn about the twelve Chinese zodiac animals Try your hand at making a traditional brush painting of a panda, bamboo and other subjects All About China is an exciting and captivating introduction to the country, featuring page after page of colorful illustrations, compelling stories, surprising facts, cultural insights, engaging activities and much more. Young readers will embark on a fascinating journey through the many faces of this country, meeting its people and examining its landscape, culture and historical tapestry. ...Show more

China Through Time: A 2,500 Year Journey Along the World's Greatest Canal (HB)

$30.00 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel

Take an unforgettable time-travelling journey through Chinese history with this beautifully illustrated history book for children. Spanning 2,500 years and 1,794 km (1,115 miles), from Hangzhou in the south to Beijing in the north, China Through Time tells the fascinating story of China's Grand Canal - the world's longest and oldest canal. Meet emperors, armies, and soldiers from early Chinese history, and follow the construction and development of the Grand Canal up the present day. Stunning, panoramic illustrations and lively, engaging text bring key periods and turning points in the canal's history to life. Cutaway views showing the interior of boats and buildings, picture pull-outs surrounding each double-page illustration, and simple annotations highlighting important characters and places provide a wealth of detail that will stimulate children's interest in the history of China. Children will also love searching for the time-travelling cat who appears in the artworks, drawing them further into the hustle and bustle of each scene. Perfect for parents and children to pore over and discuss together time and again, China Through Time also makes a gorgeous gift or collector's item. Fun, interactive, and packed with compelling detail, it vividly presents Chinese history to children as they have never seen it before. ...Show more

Climate Change (DKfindout!) by Maryam Sharif-Draper

$15.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel | Series: DKfindout!

Understand the facts about climate change and discover what we can do to improve the human impact on our environment. In 2019, kids around the world are going on strike for the future of the planet, and for their own futures. The British and Irish governments have become the first in the world to decla re a climate emergency. Climate change is now one of the biggest issues we face as a society. This book lays out the science behind a natural process that has been massively sped up by humans. It explains the different ways in which we have caused the climate to heat up, from traffic pollution to animal farming, and the widespread effects of this change. The book covers what we can do to help prevent further, damaging changes to the climate, both in our everyday lives and as potential activists. This timely entry into the award-winning DKfindout! series explores the past, present, and future of our climate. It covers key developments such as the industrial revolution, the advent of plane travel, and climate activism, from the People's Climate March to Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion. ...Show more

Everest by Sangma Francis

$32.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel

Mount Everest is undoubtedly the most famous mountain on Earth. Hundreds of people clamber to its summit every year, following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps, hoping to experience Earth's highest peak. But there is so much more to this mountain than the people who climb it. Travel back to its ancient origins, learn about the flowers and plants that grow upon its great flanks, and discover the rich history of religions, myths, and legends that surround this great Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky. ...Show more

Great Streets of the World - From London to San Francisco by Mia Cassany; Agusti Sousa (Illustrator)

$31.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel

This delightful tour through sixteen of the world's most vibrant streets will awaken young readers to the joys of travel.   What makes a street interesting? Is it the architecture, the landscape, the people, the businesses, or the history? In this collection of sixteen charmingly detailed illustr ations, kids can discover the answer for themselves. Spanning nearly every continent to explore a fantastic variety of cities, sixteen double-page spreads come alive with color and activity. In San Francisco, people and vehicles make their way up and down Lombard Street's twists and turns. On Hotagayo Street in the quiet, wintry Japanese town of Shirakawa-go, snow slides off the deeply pitched roofs, while in Bamako, Mali, the massive and crowded marketplace shimmers with heat. Kids will delight in the quirky architecture of Prinsengracht Street in Amsterdam and try to identify all the neon lights of Broadway. Whether looking down the dizzying slope that is the Rua da Bica in Lisbon or zooming on a motorbike through Hanoi, Agusti Sousa's irresistible illustrations capture each location's unique vibe. Mia Cassany's texts will spark discussion about what makes a place special, while encouraging readers to wonder what's happening on the streets of their own hometowns. ...Show more

Guide to France by Sandi Toksvig

$10.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel

How much cheese does the average French person eat each year? What do you do if someone gives you la bise? How many elephants are the same weight as the Eiffel Tower? What year did France last win the football World Cup? If you don't know the answers to these questions, then this is the book for you San di Toksvig, seasoned traveler and presenter of Radio Four's popular "Excess Baggage" program, is the perfect tour guide in this French travel companion with a difference Packed full of fun, jokes, and tons of information as well as games, stickers and space for you to write your own travel journal, it will keep any young globetrotter occupied for hours. ...Show more

Hello London by Megan McKean (Illustrator)

$29.99 NZD

Category: Geography and Travel