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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals (HB) by Sami Bayly

$32.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction | Reading Level: Eve Pownall Award

INDIE AWARD WINNER 2020. Marvel as you enter the fascinating hidden world of ugly animals in this encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and beauty-challenged species. It's time for ugly animals to shine! With more than sixty ugly animals to explore, this compendium of the unusual celebrat es the beauty in 'ugliness'. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals, debating their relative ugliness and merits, learning about science and nature along the way. Featuring illustrations and facts about the thorniest species the animal kingdom has to offer, from the naked mole rat to the goblin shark, aye-aye, sphinx cat, blobfish and many more 'ugly' beauties. This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by exciting new Australian talent, Sami Bayly. ...Show more

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Lots of Animal Jokes for Kids by Zondervan Staff

$9.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

Get ready to laugh like a hyena with more than 250 knock-knock jokes, Q&A jokes, riddles, and tongue twisters about wildlife, zoos, pets, and the animals that creep, crawl, bark, and meow in your own backyard. It's great, on-the-go size means you can take Lots of Animal Jokes for Kids to the beach , in the car, on vacation, to camp, and everywhere else you and your backpack go. And its high fun factor at a great low price makes this a go-to gift from parents and grandparents that will have kids busting a gut without breaking the bank. What do you call a sleeping bull? A bull-dozer. Lots of Animal Jokes for Kids Is a popular joke book for kids ages 6 to 10 Features a collection of over 250 animal related knock-knock jokes, Q&A jokes, tongue twisters, and more Is offered at a low price point, making it the perfect gift for birthdays and holidays Is a perfect boredom buster for summer vacation and rainy days Provides kids with hours of clean and hilarious entertainment ...Show more

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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals by Sami Bayly

$32.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

Dangerous animals get a bad rap, but this beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia helps us appreciate the incredible features of some of our more hair-raising animal species. With more than sixty of the most deadly and dangerous animals from across the world to explore, every page of this beautifully ill ustrated volume is more eye-opening than the last. You will learn interesting facts about these fascinating species, (many of which you won't have even known were deadly) such as how they have adapted to survive and whether we should be threatened by these animals or appreciate them for their incredible features. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals from the Cone Shell to the Wolverine and the Irukandji Jellyfish to the Slow Loris, debating their relative dangerous features, learning about science and nature along the way.  This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. A brilliant companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals. ...Show more

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Heroes of Footy by Kevin Sheedy

$29.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

  Introducing 30 of the rule-breaking, change-making, boundary-pushing and risk-taking men and women who have shaped footy. Celebrate the players hand-picked by the legendary Kevin Sheedy as some of the greatest trailblazers the game has ever seen. Featuring stats, biographical information and brillia nt illustrations by Michael Weldon, Heroes of Footy is the perfect gift for young footy tragics everywhere.  ...Show more

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A to Z of Ocean Life by Camilla de la Bedoyere

$19.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

With a contemporary design, fun information and engaging images, the books in the A-Z series are the perfect first guides to popular non-fiction topics.  

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Pop-Up Moon by Annabelle Buxton; Anne Jankeliowitch

$39.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

Open this book and discover the dazzling magic of the moon! Find out where it came from, why it seems to change shape, how its power affects the earth, and what causes an eclipse. Shoot into space with the Saturn V rocket and travel back in time to join the first men on the moon...

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The Ocean Book: Explore the Hidden Depth of Our Blue Planet (HB) by Derek Harvey

$29.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

Dive deep into the hidden depths of the world's oceans and seas. Did you know that oceans cover 70% of our planet? That's a lot to explore Plunge into Lonely Planet Kids' The Ocean Book to travel around the world and discover amazing animals, birds and plants who call the ocean home, explore the ruins o f shipwrecks and underwater cities, meet marine biologists and fishers who work on the water. You'll also come ashore to discover amazing islands and beaches, and learn what it's like to live in a remote place in the middle of the ocean. Join explorers on their voyages to learn about the sea, from the very first explorations and trade routes, to the latest technology used to discover what lies in the ocean's forbidden depths. What effect does climate change have on our oceans? What about plastic waste and oil spills? Learn about how the ocean has been put in danger by humans and the ways you can help make a difference and protect the seas for future generations. Chapters include: Oceans of the World Prehistoric Oceans The Ocean Environment Ocean Life Coasts and the Intertidal Zone Offshore Margins The Open Ocean The Deep Ocean Islands Polar Oceans Ocean Exploration Using, Abusing and Protecting the Oceans About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore ...Show more

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Animal Atlas by Anne Rooney; Lucy Rose

$29.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

Explore the animal kingdom like never before with the Animal Atlas from Lonely Planet Kids. Unfold maps to reveal animals from every continent and lift the flaps to see their unique environments and habitats. Discover a world of animals facts, life-size photos and creature features--from a bear's paw a nd a baby turtle to an anteater's tongue and a goliath birdeater, the world's heaviest spider. EEK! All drawn to scale so you can measure yourself against them. You'll find animals living on freezing ice caps, high on snowy mountain peaks, in parched deserts and down in the dark depths of the ocean. They fly through the air, crawl among trees, burrow into the earth, plunge through the seas, and prowl the forests--and range from the tiniest of insects too small to see without a magnifying glass to the blue whale, which is longer than three buses! The book is divided into seven sections: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania & Antarctica--each with a map of the major environments as well as illustrated and photographic depictions of some of the animals living there. Are you ready for this round-the-world animal adventure? About Lonely Planet Kids:Lonely Planet Kids--an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet--published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore! ...Show more

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Astrid Lindgren (Little People Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

$20.00 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Little People, Big Dreams

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world's best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking. Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happ y that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches, and fairies. They all came out from a magic object call a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn't stop Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS   ...Show more

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Bouncing Back: An Eastern Barred Bandicoot Story by Rohan Cleave; Coral Tulloch

$24.95 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

A beautifully illustrated story of this marsupial's plight and how it was saved from extinction. The Eastern Barred Bandicoot is one of Australia's most threatened species. When their existence came under extreme threat from habitat loss, predators and human development, Eastern Barred Bandicoots found refuge in the most unlikely of places - a garbage dump. This captivating true story details the plight these small, nocturnal marsupials faced, and the outstanding efforts that ensured their protection. Written by Rohan Cleave and illustrated by Coral Tulloch, Bouncing Back shows that even on the brink of extinction, there is hope for the survival of our most vulnerable species. Rohan Cleave and Coral Tulloch's first book, Phasmid: Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect, won a Whitley Award for Children's Natural History Book and was an Honour Book in the Children's Book Council of Australia Book Awards (Eve Pownall Information Book category). ...Show more

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The ABC Book of Feelings by Helen Martin; Judith Simpson; Cheryl Orsini (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction | Series: The\ABC Book Of ... Ser.

Everyone has feelings and lots of them you've had - This richly detailed picture book celebrates feelings - emotional and physical, joyful and challenging. It invites young children to share their experiences with family, friends and carers. The sensitive, engaging text offers gentle ideas for managing fear, anger, sadness and jealousy. A superb book to encourage expression of feelings. ...Show more

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The Way of the Weedy Seadragon by Anne Morgan; Lois Bury (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

Can you imagine a strange and colorful fish that looks like a dragon? It can't fly or breathe fire, but it is an excellent dancer The weedy seadragon is an amazing fish with a talent for camouflage, weird eating habits, and a unique courtship dance. But its habitat and future are threatened. This encha nting story takes you under the sea to meet this mysterious sea creature, and reveals its weird and wonderful ways. Do you believe in dragons? Written by Anne Morgan, and beautifully illustrated by Lois Bury, The Way of the Weedy Seadragon invites you to dive into the astonishing life of one of the world's most curious sea creatures. Features: Showcases a fascinating species with charming behaviors and interesting physical features such as leaf-like appendages that assist with camouflageIncludes a glossary and a section explaining more about the weedy seadragon and the environmental threats it facesEnchanting illustrations by Lois Bury bring to life the strange and beautiful weedy seadragon and its environment. ...Show more

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