Kay's Incredible Inventions: A fascinating and fantastically funny guide to inventions that changed the world (and some that definitely didn't) by Adam Kay
Category: New Arrivals
Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did you know that Velcro was invented by a dog and WiFi by a movie star? (Spoiler alert - it wasn't Zendaya.) ...Show more
Tiaki: A Shout-out to Aotearoa's Lesser-known Creatures by Jean Donaldson
Category: Children Non Fiction
This book is a shout-out to the weird and wonderful endangered species in Aotearoa, those lesser-known creatures that don't regularly make the news. But they are just as important as the 'stars' like kakapo and kiwi, for they are the foundation of our unique biodiversity. 'Tiaki' includes such exotic an ...Show more
LEGO World Builder by Hannah Dolan; Jessica Farrell; Rod Gillies
Category: Children Non Fiction
Build and rebuild a 4-in-1 model and minifigure, then expand your LEGO worlds with 150+ imaginative building ideas. Get creative with this LEGO book plus 150 bricks and sorting tray - and build and play your way through four fun-filled LEGO worlds. Use the LEGO bricks included to create a cool city car ...Show more
A First Book of Myths: Uncover Tales of Gods and Monsters by Mary Hoffman
Category: Children Non Fiction
Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the oldest and most famous stories from around the world. A First Book of Myths is a collection of fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delight ...Show more
A Really Short Journey Through the Body (HB) by Bill Bryson
Category: Children Non Fiction
A funny and fascinating, fully illustrated new edition for children, of the bestselling book about everything inside our body, from legendary author Bill Bryson. We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. Want to know why the ...Show more
Good Sports by Stuart Lipshaw
Category: Children Non Fiction
Good Sports - A Storybook of Kiwi Sports Heroes is a powerful illustrated storybook celebrating Aotearoa's sporting heroes.Be inspired by this collection of true stories about 50 remarkable Kiwi sports heroes- people who have set goals, aimed high and achieved their dreams. A real mixture of well-known ...Show more
Secrets of the Ocean - 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature by Alicia Klepeis; Kaja Kajfez (Illustrator); Neon Squid
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Nature Bedtime Stories Ser.
A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife found in seas and oceans around the world. Every ocean contains a thousand secrets... In this charming anthology of children's stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided under the waves to meet the amazing animals ...Show more
Patu : The New Zealand Wars by Gavin Bishop
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: 1st
A large-format, stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s, suitable for children and adults, by the multiple-award-winning Gavin Bishop. Discover the key people, perspectives and battles of the New Zealand Wars in this powerfully told and richly illustrated visual history by Gavin Bi ...Show more
Pirate Ship (555 Sticker Fun)
Category: Children Non Fiction
Create amazing pirate ship scenes with this awesome pirate sticker activity book for boys and girls age 5+. Written by Susan Mayes and illustrated by Dan Crisp, 555 Sticker Fun Pirate Ship features fun, imaginative text which sets the stage for each illustrated pirate ship scene. From the crow's nest a ...Show more
There are 101 Dinosaurs in This Book (Board) by Campbell Books
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: There Are 101 Ser.
There Are 101 Dinosaurs in This Book is perfect for children 2 years+ who are interested in all things dinosaurs! From steamy swamps to hot dry deserts, detailed pictures encourage little ones to develop their spotting and finding skills as they search for 101 different dinosaurs and prehistoric creatur ...Show more
Talk Like an Egyptian (British Museum) by Tegen Evans
Category: Children Non Fiction
Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils! In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding Egyptologists can learn all about life in ancient Egypt - from mummies, pets and Tutankhamun's tomb, to the spells, nicknames and funny messages that have been disco ...Show more
How to Build LEGO Robots by DK
Category: Children Non Fiction
A guide to building more than 40 LEGO robots, with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Discover how to build your very own incredible LEGO robots! With building instructions for more than 40 awesome creations! Be inspired by more than 40 LEGO robot ideas, from a hip-hop bot to an underwater e ...Show more