They Did It First - 50 Scientists, Artists and Mathematicians Who Changed the World by Julie Leung; Caitlin Kuhwald
$19.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: They Did It First
The greatest challenge is believing it's possible . . . They Did It First features fifty trailblazing scientists, artists and mathematicians who were not afraid to dream big and be the FIRST. Discover the pioneers who defied the boundaries of possibility and went on to revolutionise the world. Writte ...Show more
Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness) by DK
$26.00 NZD
Category: History
Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first OlympicsExperience the glory of ancient Greece in this detailed introduction to one of the world's founding nations. Meet a fierce minotaur, wage war with Alexander the Great, look insi ...Show more
Old T-Rex by Geoff Gudsell; Ned Barraud
$21.99 NZD
Category: History
Was Tyrannosaurus Rex really as fearsome as most books describe him?‘Children’ of all ages will find out as they enjoy the beautiful illustrations in this quirky story.Then T-Rex will introduce the reader to some other amazing creatures living nearby in his time.
The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by Kingfisher
$55.00 NZD
Category: History
History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From man's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research ...Show more
The Silk Roads: A New History of the World Illustrated Edition by Peter Frankopan
$21.99 NZD
Category: History
Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world.Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian, explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the wes ...Show more
Adventures on Earth by Simon Tyler
$29.99 NZD
Category: History
The wonderful graphic illustrator Simon Tyler is back with a book all about the extremes of our planet - and the people who venture there. Bursting with information and illustrated in bold and colourful graphics, this book will grab the attention of all avid explorers - big and small. Follow in the foot ...Show more
You Wouldn't Want to Explore with Captain Cook! by Mark Bergin
$20.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: You Wouldn't Want to Be...
The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourages readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like exploring with Captain Cook. Informative captions, a timeline, a map, a complete glossary and an index make ...Show more
ANZAC Heroes by Maria Gill
$29.99 NZD
Category: History | Reading Level: very good
Discover the triumphs and tragedies of 24 heroic Australasians during World War One and Two. Read the biographies of ANZAC soldiers, as well as Air Force and Navy soldiers, medics, a spy, an ambulance driver and an humanitarian, surviving in battles in England, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Paci ...Show more
Armistice Day: The New Zealand Story by Philippa Werry
$24.99 NZD
Category: History
At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month each year New Zealanders remember the end of the First World War. Armistice Day. Kiwi soldiers returned home to a terrible influenza epidemic, as the population grieved for the loss of life. Memorials were erected and families sought to ret ...Show more
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