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

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 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

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 c raziness for all Treehouse fans, and the perfect Xmas stocking filler. ...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

Twinning It!: Dance, Acro, YouTube and Living Life to the Fullest by Teagan Rybka; Sam Rybka

$29.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Youtube acro sensations, Sam & Teagan Rybka (aka The Rybka Twins) share their story so far, along with their best tips for balancing friendship, success, fitness and family.

All of Us: A History of Southeast Asia by Jackie French; Virginia Hooker; Mark Wilson (Illustrator)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Reference

A STUNNING NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK THAT EXPLORES THE HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Join two children as they journey through the history of Southeast Asia - the fascinating lands linked to each other and Australia by the seas and monsoon winds. Share with them the discovery of a world filled with traders, adventurers and conquerors, the struggles for independence they witness, and the exciting arrival of the new millennium with its hopes and challenges. This is a story that started 200,000,000 years ago - a history that includes all of us.Written by former Australian Children's Laureate Jackie French and social historian Emeritus Professor Virginia Hooker, this fascinating book has been exquisitely illustrated by award-winning artist Mark Wilson.A beautifully illustrated book that will engage both children and adults alike and provides insights into the intriguing region of Southeast Asia. ...Show more

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

$32.99 AUD

Category: Reference

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 celebrates 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

Joke-Tionary Jokes - More Than 444 Jokes for Kids by Thomas Nelson Publishing Staff

$7.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: Knock-Knock Rocks Ser.

Joke-tionary Jokes will have your children giggling as they read and share hundreds of good, clean, and hilarious jokes.Get ready for some funny family time Your children will want to share with friends and family the jokes they find in Joke-tionary. Chock-full of more than 444 jokes accompanied by humo rous illustrations, this book will help your kids grow their confidence as they tell jokes to friends and family. Each title in the Knock-Knock Rocks series includes a special knock-knock section. From silly puns to knock-knock jokes, the fun doesn't end ...Show more

Planet Rescue by Patrick George

$24.99 AUD

Category: Reference

An interactive children's picture book with 'magic' pages to inspire young eco-warriors. A book of suggestions for young children on how to make our world a greener place. Simply turn the 'magic' transparent page to change the pictures and see the benefit of each transformation. Fun and inspiration guar anteed! Planet Rescue is relevant for any teacher, parent and environmental group who want to teach young children about respecting and working towards a greener planet in an interactive and fun way! It supports clear environmental goals such as clean air, clean and plentiful water, thriving plants and wildlife, sustainability and minimising waste. It's a book full of clear, colourful illustrations, fun little details and a diverse range of characters. Planet Rescue is simple but cleverly-executed. Between each spread there is a transparent page which, when turned from right to left, magically transforms the action underneath. Each transformation highlights a benefit to our environment, such as taking the car off the road and placing it back in the garage. The simplicity of this action is immediate and gives the child a sense of empowerment as if they have actually made it happen! ...Show more

Monster Trucks by Clive Gifford

$8.95 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: Mighty Machines Ser.

The monster trucks are back and they're still big, just like kids love them. Monster Trucks is an in-your-face book about the eye-popping behemoths that attract more than four million Monster Jam fans every year to sold-out stadiums in the United States, Canada and Europe. Superfans dress up in the pai nted designs of their hero truck, pack the seats, and add to the noise. Monster trucks are their superheroes. On wheels. Very, very BIG wheels. First published in 2012 as part of the Mighty Machines series, this new release has more pages and is as big and bold in color and content as the roaring monsters that crush cars, jump in the air, and do wheelies, spins and tricks. Large type describes the nuts and bolts of monster trucks, literally: how they are made, what makes them safe, and exactly how impressively big and tall and wide and fat they are. But the kick for monster truck fans are the pages and pages of the most famous monster trucks: Monster Medic, Thundertrax, Maximum Destruction, Jurassic Attack, Raminator, Grim Reaper and more. With a quiz to test monster truck know-how and activities to keep the fun going, plus a glossary of terms, Monster Trucks is perfect for kids to enjoy alone or with other monster truck superfans. ...Show more

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

$34.95 AUD

Category: Reference

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