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Our World: A First Book of Geography by Sue Lowell Gallion

$22.95 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

A read-aloud introduction to geography for young children that, when opened and folded back, creates a freestanding globe Children are invited to identify and experience the Earth's amazing geography through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: from rivers, lakes, and oceans deep, to valleys, hills, a nd mountains steep. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages readers to consider their own living environments, making the reading experience personal yet set within a global backdrop. This informative homage to Earth is sure to inspire readers to learn more about their planet - and to engage with the world around them. Ages 2-5 ...Show more

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Lion: A Long Way Home (Young Reader's Edition) by Saroo Brierley

$16.99 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Can you imagine being lost and not finding your way home again?Saroo Brierley became lost on a train in India at the age of five. Not knowing the name of his family or where he was from, he survived for weeks on the streets of Kolkata, before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by a family in Aust ralia.Despite being happy in his new home, Saroo always wondered about his origins. He spent hours staring at the map of India on his bedroom wall. He pored over satellite images on Google Earth seeking out landmarks he recognised. And one day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for.Then he set off on a journey back to India to see if he could find his mother.This inspirational true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds is now a major motion picture starring Dev Patel, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman.This edition has been specially edited for younger readers who want to discover Saroo's extraordinary story for themselves. ...Show more

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The Boy with Two Lives (On Two Feet and Wings #2) by Abbas Kazerooni

$15.99 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction | Series: On Two Feet and Wings

When ten-year-old Abbas arrives in England to start a new life - having just fled conscription into the Iranian army and survived almost three months alone in Istanbul, Turkey, waiting for a visa - he does not know that his troubles have only just begun.Abbas's cousin packs him off to boarding school, a nd infrequent phone calls are his only contact with his beloved mother in Iran. Things get worse when Abbas is threatened with deportation and forced to work through the nights during his school holidays to repay his 'debt', and worse still when, at the age of thirteen, he finds himself homeless.Abbas's extraordinary resilience in the face of overpowering odds makes this story based on true events from the internationally bestselling author of On Two Feet and Wings inspiring and unforgettable. ...Show more

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Dr Karl's Surfing Safari Through Science by Karl Kruszelnicki

$35.00 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Australia's favourite science guru returns with a new haul of extraordinary stories from our incredible Universe - includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms! Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?What makes a suns et red and not blue?How far would the Earth's viruses reach if you laid them end to end?Which animal grows an anus every time it needs to poo?Find out how spiders can fly and count, whether 5G networks are safe, why we're running out of sand, and the answer to the Question on Everyone's Lips - how to make the best coffee.Plus loads more, including pop-up Karl holograms!So take a surfing safari with Dr Karl and get ready to Hang Ten - or wipe out. ...Show more

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Eddie Woo's Magical Maths 2 by Eddie Woo

$19.99 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

A bumper book of maths fun stuffed with things to draw, puzzle, invent, order, unscramble, code, decode for kids aged 7+ years from Australia's best known maths man. There's magic in maths - if you know where to look...

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Finding Gobi: The True Story of One Little Dog's Big Journey by Dion Leonard

$12.99 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

For fans of A Streetcat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers' edition. Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope and friendship - proving once again, that dogs really are 'man's best friend.' In 2016, Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner, stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The pup earned the name 'Gobi', as she went step for step with Dion, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles. What Gobi lacked in size, she made up for in heart. Dion had always focused on winning, but as he witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something inside him change. This is a story of a life changing friendship between one man and a little stray dog called Gobi. ...Show more

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Australian Birds and Animals by Luisa Adam

$14.99 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

"A friendly introduction to some of Australia's most well known and best loved animals and birds."--Back cover.

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First Field Guides: Mammals by Pat Slater

$9.95 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

The First Field Guide to Australian Mammals introduces you to the diverse range of mammals found throughout Austral ia, including: monotremes - pla typus and echidna marsupials - womb at, kangaroo, koala and sugar glider placental mammals< /strong> - sea lion, bat and whale The g uide makes identif ication simple by providing similar species information and hints on obs erving, recording and classifying. With detailed descriptions of ov er 50 species, the guide includes: colour photographs interesting facts about behaviour habitat information with maps glossary, recommended references and index < strong>About the series: First Field Guides help the budding naturalist learn more about Australia's fascinat ing wildlife, and are a great way for nature lovers to embark on a voyag e of discovery of Australia's natural environment. ...Show more

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When Water Lost Her Way by Margaret (Meg) Humphrys (Illustrator); Michele Perry (Editor); Post Pre-press Group (Designed by)

$20.00 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

Lost in her ever-changing forms, `Water' questions who she is after an encounter with a creature in an underground cave. Water seeks all parts of her cycle for answers, which makes her feel overwhelmed and confused. However, an `old tree' helps her to understand her place in the world and her many inter connections with all living and non-living things. From the unique perspective of Water, the story explores the water cycle drawing out the many interconnections Water has with all living and non-living things. ...Show more

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365 Real-Life Superheroes by Valentina Camerini

$22.99 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

365 Real-Life Superheroesis packed full of real stories about true superheroes- from Galileo to Greta Thunberg - or, in Australia, from Eddie Mabo to Lowitja O'Donoghue. Among the heroes profiled are sportspeople, scientists, journalists, explorers, doctors, astronauts, musicians, artists and activists . Each has been chosen because they display a particular heroic attribute- courage, intelligence, creativity, determination, justice or generosity. This charming illustrated collection of stories will entertain and, above all, inspire young readers. For readers aged 9 to 12.   ...Show more

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How to Beat Minecraft by Kevin Pettman

$24.99 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction

It's time for a brand new Minecraft guide! How to Beat Minecraftis the independent and unofficial guide with everything a player could possibly need to finish the game in survival mode. Starting from the very first moment you begin the game in a completely new world, the book will show you the best met hods for mining, crafting and creating a shelter, then lead you through farming, making enchanted objects, interacting with villagers, and exploring. Finally, you'll learn how to enter the dangerous world of the Nether and survive there, and how to beat the Ender Dragon and complete the game. It's packed full of info on the very latest completely new elements in Minecraft, including pillagers, pandas, shipwrecks and more. This epic book has everything that a player needs to beat Survival Mode and become a Minecraft champion! ...Show more

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100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #3) by Elena Favilli

$49.99 AUD

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Category: Children's Non-Fiction | Series: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is the third book in the New York Times bestselling series for children. Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, this volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity. Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by female artists from all over the globe. ...Show more

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