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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Astrology, mysteries & the unexplained

Mythical Creatures: Trolls (Paperback): Kris Erickson Rowley Mythical Creatures: Trolls (Paperback)
Kris Erickson Rowley
R295 R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Save R58 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind trolls. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Legends and Lore (Paperback): National Geographic Kids, Anna Claybourne Legends and Lore (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids, Anna Claybourne; Edited by Ariane Szu-Tu 1
R324 R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Save R67 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Solve puzzles from the past in this third book in the spine-tingling series, featuring creepy creatures, eerie encounters, and spooky scenarios.

A mysteries underwater cave in Mexico filled with ... human bones. The real evidence behind the long-lost children in the legend of the Pied Piper ... Why "here be dragons" was inscribed on centuries-old maps ...

The next book in this exciting series will cover even more of history's most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the puzzling facts behind famous fairy tales and folklore, cryptic creatures of myth and legend, long-lost labyrinths filled with treasures, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what really happened. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, spooky fun, and the latest new evidence and leading theories, this book will inspire kids to research like a detective and think like an explorer.

A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology - Odin, Thor, Loki, and Other Viking Gods, Goddesses, Giants, and Monsters... A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology - Odin, Thor, Loki, and Other Viking Gods, Goddesses, Giants, and Monsters (Hardcover)
Heather Alexander; Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton
R557 R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Save R75 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The newest book in the best-selling, award-winning A Child's Introduction series explores the popular and captivating world of Norse mythology. Organized into two parts, part one introduces characters like Odin, the leader of the Norse gods; Thor and his mighty hammer Mjollner; Frigg, weaver of the destinies of humans and gods; frost and fire giants; cunning dwarves like Brokk and Eitri; and many more. Part two tells the stories of the suspenseful myths themselves including The Creation of the Cosmos, The Aesir-Vanir War, Loki Bound, Thor's Hammer and many more. Full of charming and witty illustrations from Meredith Hamilton, a Norse name pronunciation guide, and a removable Norse Family Tree poster, A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology is the perfect way for kids to learn the historic stories behind today's popular mythical characters.

Maple Moon (Paperback): Connie Brummel Crook Maple Moon (Paperback)
Connie Brummel Crook; Illustrated by Scott Cameron
R330 R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Save R58 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days


"Winner of The World Guild Canadian Writing Awards
- Children_s Book category (2006)"

To create this enchanting fictional account of how maple syrup might have been first discovered. Connie Brummel Crook borrows elements from some of the many prevailing traditional folk takes. In finding this new source of nourishment, her young protagonist, a native boy named Rides the Wind, is able to help his people through a harsh winter. His pride also boosts his confidence in spite of a physical disability, and he is able to rise above the cruel taunts of other children.

Blood Born (Paperback): Shelley Wilson Blood Born (Paperback)
Shelley Wilson
R430 Discovery Miles 4 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bigfoot (Hardcover): Emily Rose Oachs Bigfoot (Hardcover)
Emily Rose Oachs
R392 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R38 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Animal Zombies! - And Other Bloodsucking Beasts, Creepy Creatures, and Real-Life Monsters (Paperback): National Geographic... Animal Zombies! - And Other Bloodsucking Beasts, Creepy Creatures, and Real-Life Monsters (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids, Chana Steifel
R315 R247 Discovery Miles 2 470 Save R68 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From zombies to vampires to aliens, meet the real-life monsters of the animal kingdom and explore the gory, gross, and creepy behaviors these creatures have honed in order to survive.

Do monsters really exist? Find out for yourself in this fun-filled book of real-life zombifying parasites, bloodsucking vampires, aliens, sea beasts, ghosts, and more. Discover more than 50 creatures with unusual talents, find out what makes each animal tick, and whether they are truly "monsters" after all. Features include eye-popping photography, spine-tingling scientific info, the most up-to-date research, and fun facts for extra knowledge. You'll also meet the "Mad Scientist" experts who study these real monsters, explore the creepy origins of their mythical counterparts, and learn how these spooky adaptations help them survive.

Lights and Sounds Unicorns (Board book): Sam Taplin Lights and Sounds Unicorns (Board book)
Sam Taplin; Illustrated by Jordan Wray
R407 R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

When little children press each button in this unique novelty book, the enchanting scenes are brought to life with twinkling lights and beautiful sounds. Join Rosie the little unicorn and her friends the fairies, elves and dragons as she searches for lots of sparkling things in this magical story.

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature - Amazing Animals and the Magical Creatures of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts... Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature - Amazing Animals and the Magical Creatures of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts (Paperback)
Natural History Museum
R532 R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The magical world of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts meets the real-world experts of the world-famous Natural History Museum, in an awe-inspiring exhibition devoted to the wonders of nature, science and adventure - and their fictional counterparts from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the official book inspired by the spectacular exhibition, shining a light on beasts in all their fantastic forms. Taking inspiration from Newt Scamander, this gorgeous colour gift book invites the whole family to explore the inspiration and links between the magic of J.K. Rowling's creatures and the astonishing real-world wildlife that has roamed the earth, seas and skies of our planet throughout history.

Prepare to pore over ancient maps of sea monsters; naturalists' field notes crammed with intricately painted chameleons and caterpillars; and dinosaurs such as the mighty Dracorex Hogwartsia, the 'Dragon King of Hogwarts'. The Natural History Museum boasts one of the finest collections in the world - some 80 million animals, plants, minerals, rocks and fossils. These scientific specimens sit beside breathtaking artwork of J.K. Rowling's magical creatures; fascinating props and artefacts from the Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter films; and stunning wildlife photography. Readers are invited to meet unicorns and merpeople, Nifflers and Bowtruckles, pythons and tigers, and observe their amazing and endlessly surprising behaviours.

Each chapter begins with an original essay by a well-known writer, environmental expert or natural history scientist, offering their own unique insight into the exhibition. Uplifting and absorbing, this is a book that evokes the true magic and majesty of nature in all its myriad forms. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature inspires us to protect our precious planet - a must-have for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fans of all ages, budding explorers and readers who aren't able to visit the exhibition in person.

Master Builder - Minecraft Dragons (Independent & Unofficial) - A Step-by-step Guide to Creating Your Own Dragons, Packed With... Master Builder - Minecraft Dragons (Independent & Unofficial) - A Step-by-step Guide to Creating Your Own Dragons, Packed With Amazing Mythical Facts to Inspire You! (Paperback)
Sara Stanford 1
R284 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Minecraft Master Builder: Dragons is a step-by-step player's manual to help children aged 9+ - as well as 'kids of all ages' (i.e. mum and dad) - build incredible masterpieces inspired by monsters from ancient legend, as well real-life dragon-like creatures. There's even information on all kinds of dragons, including pictures, facts and mythology. Featuring everything from cockatrices to dragonets, komodo dragons to ice dragons, this fun and interactive guide will inspire readers to build amazing monstrous Minecraft models. Each build is rated a Quick, Intermediate, Master or Supreme Master Build; a list of materials is provided for each project, plus guidance on how long each build will take.

Harmony Loves to Ask Why - A Cute Children's Book for Curious Children and Their Helpful Moms (Paperback): Teesjah Brown,... Harmony Loves to Ask Why - A Cute Children's Book for Curious Children and Their Helpful Moms (Paperback)
Teesjah Brown, Harmony Brown
R350 R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Save R64 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
While You Are Sleeping (Paperback): Gavain U'Prichard While You Are Sleeping (Paperback)
Gavain U'Prichard
R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
UFOs (Paperback): Jack DeMolay UFOs (Paperback)
Jack DeMolay
R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hugo and the Bird - The Witches' Inheritance (Paperback): Jeff Mills Hugo and the Bird - The Witches' Inheritance (Paperback)
Jeff Mills
R391 R265 Discovery Miles 2 650 Save R126 (32%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Death! The children of the three witches of Bideford who were hanged in 1682 have vowed to kill all those people responsible for their parent's deaths and their own murder by hanging based on trumped-up charges to cover up the crime of their local judge. However, it is not only those directly responsible that are cursed, but all their descendants as well. For Hugo Bennett and his family, that includes them. If Hugo is to survive then he must destroy not just one adversary but now two, who have taken over the bodies of a young ambitious reporter, Sue Redwell and Hugo's best friend, Emma Jones. Fortunately, he is aided by his friend; Bird. A strange, magical animal that has been mutated by Kadavera, one of the daughters of the witches in her experiments to exist in daylight so that she can fulfil her deadly vow. Hugo has found a magical amulet that originated from the sword of King Arthur; Excalibur. It was the inheritance of the witches and gave them their power. Its loss makes them even more determined to regain it and its power, irrespective of who or what gets in their way. In this case, Hugo and his family. The witches won't stop until they've fulfilled their vow and time is running out for Hugo if he's to prevail in his quest and stay alive...

History's Oddest Events (Hardcover): Grace Hansen History's Oddest Events (Hardcover)
Grace Hansen
R798 R645 Discovery Miles 6 450 Save R153 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Letters from Luis (Paperback, The First Four Exhibits ed.): Tim Pingelton Letters from Luis (Paperback, The First Four Exhibits ed.)
Tim Pingelton; Illustrated by Sophie Pingelton
R506 R415 Discovery Miles 4 150 Save R91 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mysteries of Stars (Paperback): Margaret J Goldstein Mysteries of Stars (Paperback)
Margaret J Goldstein
R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
I'm Glad I'm Australian (Hardcover): Helen Iles I'm Glad I'm Australian (Hardcover)
Helen Iles
R398 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R138 (35%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
La panza del Tepozteco (Edicion 30 Aniversario) / The Belly of Tepozteco (Spanish, Paperback): Jose Agustin Ramirez La panza del Tepozteco (Edicion 30 Aniversario) / The Belly of Tepozteco (Spanish, Paperback)
Jose Agustin Ramirez
R351 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R57 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie And The Party (Paperback): my Little Pony My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie And The Party (Paperback)
my Little Pony 1
R150 R120 Discovery Miles 1 200 Save R30 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Join Pinkie Pie and all her friends in an exciting My Little Pony adventure, that's perfect for girls aged 5 and up. Pinkie Pie has always been different from the rest of her family. While her relatives are all super serious, Pinkie Pie just loves to have fun, fun, fun! When the family farm runs into trouble, Pinkie Pie tries to help in the best way she knows how - by planning a rockin' party in Ponyville! The party will be super-duper fun and is sure to save the farm. But Pinkie Pie's family aren't so sure - they want her to be serious for once in her life. What will Pinkie Pie do? With illustrations throughout and bonus puzzle pages at the end, this My Little Pony chapter book is perfect for fans that are developing readers. Read the other books in the series: Rainbow Dash and the Double Dare - 9781405294997 Twilight Sparkle and the Spell - 9781405294980 Applejack and the Secret Diary - 9781405296380

The Mystery of Haunted Houses (Hardcover, Library binding): Chris Oxlade The Mystery of Haunted Houses (Hardcover, Library binding)
Chris Oxlade
R1,320 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R1,113 (84%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Examines the phenomenon of haunted houses and their ghosts, citing specific examples, and discusses the various theories that seek to explain them, including how they may be faked.

Stars Of Mythology: The Romans (Paperback): Nancy Dickmann Stars Of Mythology: The Romans (Paperback)
Nancy Dickmann
R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the the Roman mythological stories. From daring heroes to scheming gods and goddesses and terrible monsters, there are exciting adventures, betrayals and incredible stories to read. The book is structured as a 'Who's Who' of the culture's myths and legends and has a gossipy, informal tone, allowing the characters' personalities to come through.

The chapters begin with a spread featuring factfiles of two characters. Each of these has an "In His Own Words" section, where the character himself (or herself) gives fast facts such as parents, powers, crowning achievements, and "Not to be confused with...". This is followed by a myth re-relling, presented in a magazine-style, featuring the two characters. In total there are six spreads of fact files (12 characters total) and six different re-tellings.

Ned's Head (Hardcover): Cargill H Alleyne Ned's Head (Hardcover)
Cargill H Alleyne; Illustrated by Michael A. Jensen
R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Insects (Hardcover): John Perritano Insects (Hardcover)
John Perritano
R398 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R53 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Animals (Hardcover): H W Poole Animals (Hardcover)
H W Poole
R402 R350 Discovery Miles 3 500 Save R52 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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