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Gods and Heroes (Encyclopedia Mythologica)

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NZ$ 45.00 each

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Author: Matthew Reinhart & Robert Sabuda

In Stock: 6

This stunning book takes the intrepid reader on a grand pop-up tour of centuries-old myths and legends from across the globe.
Explore the lush banks of the Nile of Ancient Egypt, and visit Zeus' kingdom on Mount Olympus, high above the clouds of Ancient Greece. Touch down in the frozen lands of the Norse gods; venture to the Far East, where the Jade Emperor rules from the heavens; and on into the wilds of Oceania, where jealous Pele's volcanic rage simmers just below the earth's crust.
With intricate paper engineering, the creators of this innovative pop-up book bring to life the gods and heroes of myth and legend.

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Moon Landing Pop-Up Book

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NZ$ 39.99 each

Hardback

Author: Richard Platt & David Hawcock

In Stock: 6

This book is a celebration of the moon landing of 1969 to tie in with the 40th anniversary celebrations. 'Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed!' With these famous words, Neil Armstrong announced the success of the greatest journey in human history. This spectacular pop-up book brings to life the ground breaking mission that put the first man on the moon. Five stunning pop-up models illustrate the epic adventure that inspired the world.

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Take Me Back: A Trip Through History from the Stone Age to the Digital Age

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NZ$ 55.00 each

Hardback

Author: Dorling Kindersley

In Stock: 5

Rewind history to the juicy bits, let me take you there.
Do you think history is just about boring dates and long-dead kings and queens? Open me up and I'll show you 200,000 years, 106,456,367,669 people, 5,000 languages, 100 million books, 10,000 religions, 119 great empires, seven ancient wonders, two world wars, one Elvis and zero boring stuff.

Let me take you back and explore history as you've never seen it before. Read Napoleon's profile on a social networking site and see a news anchorman present the headlines as the heads roll in the French revolution.

I'm packed with 3,500 years of bloody battles, glorious empires, revolting revolutions, monstrous monarchs, and so much more. Discover the good bits, the really amazing bits, the gory, exciting, bizarre and jaw-droppingly incredible bits of history, as you've never read, seen, heard or experienced it before.

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Cool Stuff Exploded (DK)

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NZ$ 55.00 each

Hardback

Author: Chris Woodford

In Stock: 4

In this title, technology is explored, explained and exploded. Widescreen TVs, mobile phones, even space rockets have turned what was once outlandish into the everyday. But how do they actually function? What are the secrets behind this science? And what would they look like if you could delve right into the heart of their insides? Let your child delve into a host of inventions, objects and gadgets to explore the ways they work. Incredible 'exploded' images and huge fold-out pages reveal their components in fantastic detail, showing what each device does and how it does it. There's also an ingenious CD-ROM where children can interact with 3D animations that show the latest gadgets exploding before their eyes. Technology has never been cooler!

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Winnie's Jokes

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NZ$ 9.99 each

Paperback

Author: Valerie Thomas & Korky Paul (ill.)

In Stock: 3

A side-splitting selection of jokes for Winnie fans.

How does an intruder get into Winnie's house? Intruder windows.
What does an Australian witch ride on? A broomerang.
With pages chock-full of Winnie's and Wilbur's favourites, Winnie's Jokes will leave children in stitches. Great for sharing with family and friends.

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Bats (Nature Kids)

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NZ$ 16.00 each

Paperback

Author: Alina Arkins

In Stock: 2

Describes the two species of New Zealand native bat, the long-tailed bat and the short-tailed bat, where they live, how they raise their babies, what they eat and how they manage to catch their often very small prey.

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Creforce : The Anzacs and the Battle of Crete

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NZ$ 22.00 each

Paperback

Author: Stella Tzobanakis

In Stock: 2

In the first parachute drop of World War II, the Germans invaded Crete on 20th May, 1941.
Creforce details the incredible bravery of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers and of the people of Crete who risked their own lives by harbouring these soldiers during the invasion. The battle of Crete was the first time that invading German troops faced a concerted resistance effort from the civilian population.
The battle lasted for ten days, and the bonds formed between the Anzacs and Cretans have lasted for generations.

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Dreadful Fates

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NZ$ 18.00 each

Paperback

Author: Tracey Turner

In Stock: 2

From grisly murders to unusual funerals, "Dreadful Fates" provides a gruesome journey through history to present-day instances of figures who have had the misfortune of a dreadful or unusual end. Readers can find out about everything from Aeschylus, the ancient Greek who died when a tortoise fell on his head, and the man who tripped over his own beard, to a countless number who met their end through laughing too much!

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Heavy Equipment Up Close

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NZ$ 25.00 each

Hardback

Author: Andra Serlin Abramson

In Stock: 2

From building skyscrapers to loading freight trains, from tearing down old houses to mining fuel, heavy equipment is everywhere!

Children will enjoy taking a close-up look at these important machines, including terrific tractors, bucket wheel excavators, and even a super space shuttle crawler - the largest self-powered tracked vehicle in the world. Great-looking and large shots showcase extra-big tires, a tractor's advanced hydraulic system, a control stick for steering, a bulldozer blade, and the long, wide tracks of a crawler crane. And kids will really dig into fascinating facts and information on heavy machine achievements such as building the Chunnel, the longest tunnel on earth.

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Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans Shuffle Puzzle Book

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NZ$ 29.99 each

Board Book

Author: Terry Deary & Martin Brown (ill.)

In Stock: 2

Puzzles with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why sausages were banned in Rome? What was sacrificed at weddings? Why togas were always smelly? Five fantastically foul shuffle-puzzles follow the adventures of Caratacus, a real-life Celt, as he romps through the city of Rome. And for an extra helping of horrible bits, each moveable tile reveals more disgusting details about the rotten Roman Empire. It is designed to horribly baffle your brain!

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