Vaccines: A Graphic History by Paige V. Polinsky
$9.49 NZD
$18.99 (50% off)
Category: CLEARANCE SALE - Non-Fiction
Long before COVID-19, doctors tried to protect themselves and their patients from contagious diseases. They discovered that by giving people a weakened or dead version of a disease, those people's immune systems could develop antibodies. These antibodies helped the body fight the full disease later on. ...Show more
What is War? (PB) by Eduard Altarriba
$22.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
What is War? is a book designed to offer a simple answer to all the questions kids might ask when hearing about war and conflict. Why do countries or different ideological groups fight? What are the key points between different types of conflict? Is there such a thing as a just war? What are the tools u ...Show more
World War 2 (DK Eyewitness)
$18.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
The global conflict of World War II changed the world forever. In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, this engaging and educational book gives children a revealing account of all aspects of war. Starting from a world divided in the early 20th century, you'll explore international alliances and ...Show more
1,000 Facts about Ancient Egypt by Nancy Honovich
$35.00 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: Nat Geo - 1,000 Facts About Ser.
Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut! Kids everywhere are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt and this colourful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts. From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, discover all you have ever wanted to kno ...Show more
24 Hours in the Stone Age by Lan Cook
$16.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: 24 Hours In...
Joina young girl as she goeshunting,makes her own stone tools and creates amazing cave art.Learn all about the dangers of life in the StoneAge,what makes a good shelter and what edible plantscan be gathered in the wild. Eye-catching illustrations by Laurent King bring this comic strip to life, as you vi ...Show more
A Brief History of Life on Earth by Clemence Dupont
$50.00 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
The story of life on earth unfolds in dramatic fashion in this amazing concertina picture book that takes readers from 4.6 billion years ago to the present day. It's difficult to grasp the enormous changes life on Earth has undergone since it first came into existence, but this marvelously illustrat ...Show more
A Celebration of India by Anita Ganeri
$29.99 NZD
Category: Geography and Travel
What comes to mind when you think of India? The mesmerising Taj Mahal? Huge elephants and agile monkeys, shimmering silks and spicy food? India is all these things and many others. Its sights, smells, wealth and poverty have fascinated visitors for hundreds of years. Its history is one of trade and inva ...Show more
A Child's Introduction to Egyptology by Heather Alexander
$34.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
Get ready to go back in time to discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations -- Ancient Egypt! Packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, gods, and more, this illustrated introduction to Egyptology is perfect for curious kids ages 8 to 11.Author Heather Alexander leads young readers ...Show more
A Dream of Flight - Alberto Santos-Dumont's Race Around the Eiffel Tower by Jef Polivka; Rob Polivka (Illustrator)
$29.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
Debut nonfiction duo Rob and Jef Polivka offer an illustrated madcap adventure in A Dream of Flight, a dynamic biography of Alberto Santos-Dumont, an inventor who risked everything to reach the skies. And sure enough, his successes and failures brought the world's people closer together.Ready? Set. Fly ...Show more
A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools) by Sophia Gholz; Xiana Teimoy (Illustrator)
$29.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
In the beginning, potty time meant the great outdoors . . .People have been going potty since, well, since the beginning of people! Ever wonder what humans used before potties or paper? You might be surprised at the clever tools that humans came up with over the centuries. From the great outdoors to cer ...Show more
A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt (So You Think You've Got It Bad?) by Chae Strathie
$27.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: So You Think You've Got It Bad?
A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpion ...Show more
A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece (So You Think You've Got It Bad?) by Chae Strathie
$27.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: So You Think You've Got It Bad?
A kid's life in ancient Greece might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and watching the Olympic games, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from ...Show more