Capital by Nik Neves

$19.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Australian Sea Life by Matt Chun

$29.99 AUD

Category: Reference

In this stunning companion to Australian Birds, Matt Chun takes to the oceans to explore Australia's most fascinating sea creatures, from the great white shark to the tiny soldier crab.  Matt Chun's unique way of rendering our natural world will spark young readers' imagination s and evoke awe in all nature enthusiasts. ...Show more

The Treehouse Joke Book by Andy Griffiths

$12.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Q: How do monkeys make toast? A: They put it under a gorilla. Q: Why did the bus crash? A: Because the driver was a loaf of bread. Jokes galore from the Treehouse duo - from Bears to Worms with Knock Knocks; Brain Teasers; and Skeletons, Ghosts and Monsters in between. A bumper book of hilarity and craz iness for all Treehouse fans, and the perfect Xmas stocking filler. ...Show more

Stand up for the Future: A Celebration of Inspirational Young Australians by VARIOUS,

$29.99 AUD

Category: Reference

From slam poet Solli Raphael to gender equality advocate Caitlin Figueiredo, soccer star Sam Kerr and youth worker Zack Bryers, this is a book about young people, for everyone. Through activism, innovation, giving back and leading by example, these game changers are building a brighter tomorrow. Brought to life by colourful illustrations from local artists, this book showcases emerging Aussie talent and encourages readers to create positive social change. All royalties from sales of this book go to The Smith Family. ...Show more

Optickal Illusion by Rachel HALLIBURTON

$19.99 AUD

Category: Reference

A stunning debut brimming with envy, lust and corruption at the heart of London's eighteenth-century art world. The Optickal Illusion is a meticulous recreation of Georgian society revealing the sordid details of a genuine scandal that deceived the British Royal Academy. Her debut novel questions the le ngths women must go to make their mark on a society that seeks to underplay their abilities. It is three years from the dawn of a new century and in London nothing is certain any more: the future of the monarchy is in question, the city is aflame with right and left-wing conspiracies, and the French could invade any day. Against this feverish atmosphere, the American painter Benjamin West is visited by a strange father and daughter, the Provises, who claim to have the answers to a secret that has obsessed painters for centuries: the Venetian techniques of master painter Titian. West was once the most celebrated painter in London, but hasn't produced anything of note in years, so against his better judgment he agrees to let the intriguing Ann Jemima Provis visit his studio and demonstrate what she knows. What unravels reveals more than he has ever understood - about himself, about the treachery of the art world and the seductive promise of genius. AUTHOR: Rachel Halliburton graduated in English and Classics from Cambridge. As a journalist she has interviewed notable people including Gorbachev, Yoko Ono and Kissinger for publications such as The Times, The Financial Times, The New Statesman, Spectator, The Evening Standard and The Independent. She lives in London and this is her first novel. ...Show more

Australian Birds by Matt Chun

$29.99 AUD

Category: Reference

It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats for Australian birds to evolve the way they did. The result is many of the world's most striking and beautiful birds, including some that are stranger than fiction. In Australian Birds, acclaimed artist Matt Chun showcases 16 remarka ble species that have captured the imagination of the world. From the iconic cockatoo, to the endangered Cassowary, Australian Birds has been carefully curated to inform and entrance readers of all ages.   ...Show more

Young Dark Emu: A Truer History (HB) by Bruce Pascoe

$24.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Bruce Pascoe has collected a swathe of literary awards for Dark Emu and now he has brought together the research and compelling first person accounts in a book for younger readers. Using the accounts of early European explorers, colonists and farmers, Bruce Pascoe compellingly argues for a reconsiderat ion of the hunter-gatherer label for pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians. He allows the reader to see Australia as it was before Europeans arrived — a land of cultivated farming areas, productive fisheries, permanent homes, and an understanding of the environment and its natural resources that supported thriving villages across the continent. Young Dark Emu — A Truer History asks young readers to consider a different version of Australia’s history pre-European colonisation. ...Show more

Fashionista by Maxine Beneba Clarke

$19.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Reading Level: 7 Kids Picture Books

A beautiful new picture book written and illustrated by Maxine Beneba Clarke - all about the power of expressing yourself. Put on your passion. Flaunt your heart on your sleeve. You're a fashionista. Work it. Wear it. Believe. A gorgeous gift book for anyone who wants to embrace their individuality fr om the award winning author of The Patchwork Bike and Wide Big World. Featuring text design by award-winning designer, Allison Colpoys. ...Show more

Guinness World Records 2020 by Guinness World Records

$44.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Celebrate the dawning of a new decade with the fully revised Guinness World Records 2020. To kick off the '20s, we've created an electrifying new cover and curated a record-breaking edition packaged with thousands of new, updated and classic superlatives, hundreds of never-before-seen images, and a sele ction of eye-opening photo-composites that put a new spin on record-breaking... A new decade means it's time for a fresh approach, so starting with our front cover, we've re-booted record-breaking with an all-new design. There's a new look inside, too, and thanks to our team of digital artists, we've created mind-blowing poster pages that will reveal some of our classic record holders in a whole new light. Our ever-expanding pool of international consultants and experts help us make sense of the world around us, so join us as we explore the vast spectrum of record-breaking in 11 superlative-packed chapters. As always, we're committed to bringing you record-breaking from the cutting edge of science, and this year we've produced a feature chapter on remarkable robots with the help of award-winning tech blogger Evan Ackerman. We've also been out on the road, adjudicating records at events as diverse as the UK National Pet Show, Skill Con in Las Vegas and BubbleFest in Wales. Guinness World Records is nothing without its dedicated record-breakers, so we've also selected the best of the newly approved claims from the 50,000 applications received from the public over the past 12 months. If you want to be one of those lucky few, look out for the Do Try This At Home challenges in the VIRAL SPORTS chapter - you might even make it into next year's edition! ...Show more

Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders (PB) by Kate Pankhurst

$14.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, is back with a brand new wildly brilliant and accessible book about incredible women in the world of work. What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a BIG question that everyone is asked from an early age. Discover eye-opening facts about a collecti on of go-getting women who have pioneered careers in a kaleidoscope of different industries. Join scientists, doctors, athletes, hot-air balloonists and more, journey back in time with these brave, bold and brilliant women and discover that anything is possible when you make the most of YOUR talents. Prepare yourself for a celebration of women who opened doors and made it possible for more women to achieve amazing things today. Overflowing with beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. List of women featured: Junko Tabei, Sophie Blanchard, Maria Merian, Elizabeth Magie, the London Matchgirls, Rosa May Billinghurst, Katherine Johnson, Annette Kellerman, Katia Krafft, Rosalind Franklin, James Barry, Madam C.J. Walker, Lotte Reiniger. ...Show more

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty

$24.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: The Questioneers

The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, a community leader who stands up for what she believes in Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landf ill and he can no longer do so. Sofia misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then she gets an idea--the town can turn the slimy mess into a park She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall--only to be told by a clerk that she can't build a park because she's just a kid Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove what one kid can do. Collect them all Add these other STEM favorites from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; Ada Twist, Scientist; Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters; Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants; Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists; Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects; Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers; Questioneers Family Calendar ...Show more

The Double Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden

$45.00 AUD

Category: Reference

In this long-awaited follow-up to his much-loved bestseller, written with his sons Cameron and Arthur, Conn Iggulden presents a brand-new compendium of cunning schemes, projects, tricks, games and tales of extraordinary courage. Whether it's building a flying machine, learning how to pick a lock, disco vering the world's greatest speeches or mastering a Rubik's cube, The Double Dangerous Book for Boys is the ultimate companion, to be cherished by readers and doers of all ages. ...Show more