Capital by Nik Neves

$19.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Australian Sea Life (HB) 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' imaginations and evoke awe in all nature enthusiasts. ...Show more

Guinness World Records 2021 by Guinness World Records

$44.99 AUD

Category: Reference

All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our "History of Adventure" timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop tour of our superlative universe. Our ever-expanding pool of international consultants and experts help us make sense of the world around us and the cosmos beyond. So join us as we embark on a voyage through the vast panorama of record-breaking in 12 fact-packed chapters: - Travel through the Solar System and see the planets come to life with a free augmented-reality feature- Encounter the cutest, weirdest, most dangerous and exotic creatures on our home planet- Meet the world's tallest, shortest, hairiest and heaviest humans- Marvel at the latest high scores, speed runs and players at the top of their game in eSports and beyond- Get the lowdown on the world's most successful and prolific actors, musicians, TV stars and influencers- Review the greatest sports achievements from the past year and celebrate today's top athletes 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. But don't just be a tourist: try some of our specially created try-at-home challenges that could see YOU listed in the world-famous book of records. If you want to be one of those lucky few, check out our Against the Clock chapter - we might even see you in next year's edition!   ...Show more

Young Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe

$24.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Reading Level: Eve Pownall Award

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 reconsiderati on 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

Kookaburra (Nature Storybooks) by Claire Saxby; Tannya Harricks

$26.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: Nature Storybooks

An exciting new addition to the narrative nonfiction series Nature Storybooks, about kookaburras. In the crinkled shadows night-dwellers yawn, day-creatures stretch and Kookaburra laughs. Kook-kook-kook. Kak-kak-kak. The team behind Dingo is back again with a new addition to the Nature Storybooks series . The kookaburra, perhaps Australia's best-loved bird, is shown in all her glory in a stunning and vivid landscape. Follow along as Kookaburra finds food for her young and goes searching for a nest with her mate.Full of fun and interesting facts about kookaburras - perfect for nature lovers and budding wildlife scientists.   ...Show more

Excel Success One HSC Biology 2020 Edition

$39.95 AUD

Category: Reference

Year 12 HSC Ancient History Book 2 Study Guide. OUT OF PRINT by P. Roberts

$34.95 AUD

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This comprehensive study guide covers every topic in the first two se ctions o f the HSC Ancient History course and has been specifically crea ted to maximise exam success. This guide has been designed to meet all s tudy needs, providing up-to-date information in an easy-to-use format. T his is the firs t of the two new Ancient History study guides. Revision q uestions have been updated for the new HSC format. Excel Ancient History Book 1 contains: a chapter on every topic available in the first two sections of the HSC course: Section I - Personalities in their Times, and Section II - Ancient Societies an introduct ory section on how to use the book, with an explanation of exam requirem ents revision questions in each chapter with answers and guidel ines comprehensive bibliography and further reading lists key terms defined in each chapter, plus a glossary of terms cross-referencing between chapters for further information < p>Also available is Excel Ancient History Book 2 which covers c omprehensive coverage of Sections III and IV of the HSC course: Section III - Personalities in the Times and Section IV - Historical Periods. ...Show more

Optickal Illusion by Rachel HALLIBURTON

$19.99 AUD

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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

From an Idea to Google by Lowey Bundy Sichol

$10.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: From an Idea To Ser.

From an Idea to Google is a behind-the-computer-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world's largest search engine. With humorous black & white illustrations throughout, learn about the company that even earned its own catchphrase: Google it Today, Google is the number one internet s earch engine and the most visited website in the world. But a long time ago, two college friends, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, started out with just an idea. Find out more about Google's history, the business, and the brand in this illustrated nonfiction book Find out where the name "Google" came from. (Hint: It involves a LOT of zeros ) Discover how Google became the fastest and most popular internet search engine of all time. Explore how Google transformed from a tiny startup (in someone's garage ) into one of the most powerful companies in the world. ...Show more

The Bushfire Book: How to Be Aware and Prepare by Polly Marsden; Chris Nixon (Illustrator)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Reference

An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children what they need to know about bushfires so they can understand what's happening and be smart and prepared, not scared. Australia is a big country with all sorts of weather. And sometimes extreme weather like bushfires. Bushfires can make a r eal mess of things. The air fills with smoke. The skies turn red. Ash falls. Precious things burn. But we don't need to be scared, we just need to know all about bushfires and prepare for them. This book will help you understand what causes bushfires, introduce you to all the clever people who are keeping an eye on them, and teach you how to be prepared and not scared. A practical and reassuring book for children to help them understand bushfires and what action they can take to feel less anxious and more prepared as Australia faces longer and more intense bushfire seasons. ...Show more

Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids 3-Book Box Set - Includes a+ Jokes for Kids, Adventure Jokes for Kids, and Awesome Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott

$29.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids Ser.

Get the first-ever box set from the #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series, which has sold nearly 5 million copies worldwide This 3-book paperback box set includes Awesome Jokes, A+ Jokes, and Adventure Jokes. This Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids box set combines three of Rob Elliott's mo st beloved joke books into one hilarious collection. These must-have knee-slappers will have the entire family in stitches, with knock-knock jokes, puns, and riddles for every occasion. This set is perfect for young comedians, class clowns, and adventurers of all ages ...Show more

Armoured Dinosaurs by Giuseppe Brillante

$27.99 AUD

Category: Reference