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Greek Myths and Mazes (Hardcover): Jan Bajtlik Greek Myths and Mazes (Hardcover)
Jan Bajtlik; Illustrated by Jan Bajtlik; Translated by Zosia Krasodomska-Jones 1
R563 R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Save R207 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fascinating collection of labyrinths and puzzles set in Ancient Greece. Find your way out of a maze on each page in this stunningly intricate book from the creators of Maps.

Discover the legendary labyrinths of Ancient Greece, as well as the myths and stories that have captured readers for thousands of years, in this beautifully illustrated collection of puzzles and facts. From an Ancient Greek theatre, to the Trojan horse and the Minotaur, the book is packed full of history and mythology, and will astound readers of all ages.

Little Kids First Board Book Things that Go (Board book): National Geographic Kids, Ruth Musgrave Little Kids First Board Book Things that Go (Board book)
National Geographic Kids, Ruth Musgrave
R242 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R32 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Vibrant photos of race cars, rockets, trucks, trains, jets and more will excite the very youngest travelers as they learn about the many ways that people get from here to there. These sturdy pages showcase the ways people get around across land, water, and the sky with bold photos, supersimple facts, and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers-and their grown-ups-fascinated by every colourful page. Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about several different kinds of transportation, they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can keep their eyes open for occasional funny commentary from the animals. Sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information. With their square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh new approach to excite a baby's sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun.

Everything Sports - All the Photos, Facts, and Fun to Make You Jump! (Paperback, Edition): Eric Zweig, National Geographic Kids Everything Sports - All the Photos, Facts, and Fun to Make You Jump! (Paperback, Edition)
Eric Zweig, National Geographic Kids
R254 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R54 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Become an expert on sports, just in time for the 2016 Olympics! From archery to zip lining this book covers EVERYTHING about the world's favourite team and individual sports. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about the history, rules and regs, training, and practice of dozens of athletic pursuits. Includes popular sports such as baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, and quirkier sports such as fencing, curling, and table tennis.

In Focus: Tropical Lands (Paperback, Main Market Ed. - UK edition): Clive Gifford In Focus: Tropical Lands (Paperback, Main Market Ed. - UK edition)
Clive Gifford
R251 R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Save R50 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Where is the hottest place on the Earth? Which animals love the hot weather? Where would you see a mirage? In Focus: Tropical Lands has the answers! In Focus is a cool, new information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary and index, plus front and end gatefold flaps on the cover.

Scholastic Book of World Records (Paperback, 2019 ed.): Scholastic Scholastic Book of World Records (Paperback, 2019 ed.)
Scholastic 1
R416 R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Save R35 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Incredible world records, social media sensations, and pop culture crazes from the past year! This book covers everything from science, tech, sports, music, movies, animals, and more. Another year of amazing world records and all the latest and greatest pop culture crazes!What is the tallest living animal that can grow up to 19 feet?Where is the deepest cave on Earth? Just how fast is the world's fastest roller coaster? Discover the most impressive and jaw-dropping world records in science, tech, pop culture, sports, nature, and more in the third edition of our world records annual, Book of World Records 2019. Complete with "Trending" sections for every category, this book includes all the social media sensations, spectacular stats, and unique facts you need to know from 2019.

Space - a children's encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk Space - a children's encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Dk 1
R668 R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Save R107 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the Moon, Sun, and planets of our Solar System to space exploration, black holes, and dark matter, this completely revised and updated children's encyclopedia covers all you need to know about the cosmos. The most up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA combine with info panels, timelines, interviews, diagrams, and activities you can do at home to help you understand the majesty and wonder of space. Learn about the Space Race, the Apollo Moon Landings, the Voyager craft that first probed the outer planets, the Hubble telescope, and the International Space Station (ISS) - the state-of-the-art laboratory orbiting Earth. Find out about future missions, space tourism, and the latest discoveries in the furthest reaches of our galaxy. Discover how to find constellations and where to look for stars and planets, including Venus and Mars, in the night sky. Learn how galaxies such as our Milky Way were formed. Part of a series of best-selling encyclopedias for children, Space: A Children's Encyclopedia is a rocket ride from the beginning of time to the near future, and from planet Earth out to the furthest reaches of the Universe.

My Weird School Fast Facts 8: Pizza, Peanut Butter, and Pickles (Paperback): Dan Gutman My Weird School Fast Facts 8: Pizza, Peanut Butter, and Pickles (Paperback)
Dan Gutman; Illustrated by Jim Paillot
R212 R177 Discovery Miles 1 770 Save R35 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!

Did you know that the biggest chocolate bar weighed over 12,000 pounds? Did you know that you can stop yourself from crying while chopping onions by holding a slice of bread in your mouth?

Learn more weird-but-true food facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This highly illustrated series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations.

Whether you’re a kid who wants to learn more about food or simply someone who wants to know the average cost of lunch in 1915, this is the book for you!

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

Water World (Hardcover): Ben Rothery Water World (Hardcover)
Ben Rothery; Illustrated by Ben Rothery
R663 R555 Discovery Miles 5 550 Save R108 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'This is a thing of rare beauty' - David Walliams on Hidden Planet (shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020) Water World is the stunning new book from Ben Rothery, author of Hidden Planet and Sensational Butterflies. Life on Earth is shaped by water, and only survives here because of it, but our ocean ecosystems are at the epicentre of global warming. Framed by the need to protect our oceans, Water World is natural-history illustrator Ben Rothery's rich exploration of the creatures from the coastal and offshore waters of the world - from penguins, seagulls, polar bears and seahorses, to plankton, sharks and deep-sea beings. Discover the longest migration and the loudest animal on Earth, and learn how our own actions affect the ocean, its inhabitants and our whole planet. Fun to read together or independently, this large-format, beautifully illustrated book is perfect for nature-lovers of all ages. Also available: Hidden Planet and Sensational Butterflies.

LEGO Star Wars Awesome Vehicles - With Poe Dameron Minifigure and Accessory (Hardcover): Simon Hugo LEGO Star Wars Awesome Vehicles - With Poe Dameron Minifigure and Accessory (Hardcover)
Simon Hugo
R415 R343 Discovery Miles 3 430 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

With X-wing pilot Poe as your guide, check out the most amazing brick-built vehicles in the LEGO (R) Star Wars (TM) galaxy! Which vehicle in the LEGO (R) Star Wars (TM) galaxy is the one for you? Join Poe Dameron, the best X-wing pilot in the Resistance, and take a look at 25 out-of-this-world vehicles, from Poe's zippy X-wing to the moon-sized Death Star. Take a peek inside an AT-AT and discover what it's really like to drive the Millennium Falcon. Get top tips from pilots, including Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. Check out driver reviews and find out what you need to know about taking the controls of a vehicle in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Let Poe show you each vehicle's amazing features and then decide which one you would like to take out for a test drive! (c)2022 The LEGO Group. (c) & (TM) 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd

Breaking the News - What's Real, What's Not, and Why the Difference Matters (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids Breaking the News - What's Real, What's Not, and Why the Difference Matters (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids
R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

National Geographic Kids shines a light on the history of news to reveal where we started, how far we've come, and the serious impact that misinterpretation and misinformation can have on the world in this timely and relevant title. Headlines leap out at us from mobile phones, TV screens, computers, newspapers, and everywhere we turn. Technology has opened up exciting new ways to tell interesting stories, but how much of it is news ... and how much is just noise? This refreshing and up-to-date media literacy book gives kids the tools they need to decode what is fact from what is fiction so that they can make smart choices about what to believe. Topics cover a broad range, from defining freedom of speech, the journalists' code of ethics, the dangers of propaganda, and the future of news. Packed with profiles of influential journalists, fun facts, and iconic photographs, this ultimate guide to the information age will get kids thinking about their relationship and responsibility to media.

Why? Encyclopedia - Brilliant Answers to Baffling Questions (Hardcover): Dk Why? Encyclopedia - Brilliant Answers to Baffling Questions (Hardcover)
Dk 1
R500 R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Save R80 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Why make an encyclopedia around the question "why?". Well, why not? Sometimes kids asking "why" is the fastest way to understand the world around them. This exciting visual encyclopedia is perfect for your curious children who want their questions answered. With an easy, interactive question-and-answer format, brilliant images and illustrations, your kid's favourite subjects will come to life! A world of knowledge is packed into a one-stop-shop reference book for your child. Full of fun facts and trivia, colourful 3D-digital images, and games that will feed their brains and help them shape their ideas about the world around them. The kids' encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school's curriculum. Don't Be Afraid To Ask Why! Kids ask questions all the time, and this exciting visual encyclopedia is perfect for curious children everywhere. The book covers a wide range of topics in a question and answer format. The book goes from the tiny things we can't see in our bodies to the enormous planets in our solar system in an easy to understand and visually appealing way. Amaze and inspire young readers to find answers to questions such as: What's inside my body? Why do I get hungry? Why do lions have fur? Why does metal rust? What is a rainbow? How many animals are in the world? Find out all the answers to these questions and everything you ever wanted to know inside the Why? Encyclopedia. This educational book will answer your questions on: - Space and our planet - The human body and the broader living world - History - Science - and more!

DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide (Hardcover, New Edition): Melanie Scott, Dk DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide (Hardcover, New Edition)
Melanie Scott, Dk 1
R437 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R70 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Is Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's allies?

Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and Super Hero teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, and so many more.

The DC Comics Universe changed forever following their epic Rebirth event, and so did the characters. This comprehensive guide covers the latest key storylines for each character and includes stunning new images from the comics. It is also packed full of vital statistics and explains each character's super powers, from indestructibility to sorcery.

The DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition is guaranteed to enthral fans for hours on end.

Philosophy - A Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk Philosophy - A Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Dk
R654 R546 Discovery Miles 5 460 Save R108 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The perfect book for young readers looking to explore some of life's biggest questions. Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked some important questions: "What is real?", "What is everything made of?", "Why does evil exist?", and "What can I know?" These questions have gone on to spark passionate debates about our existence and how we understand the world around us. In this engaging and accessible introduction to philosophy, readers aged 11+ will be introduced to a variety of philosophical ideas through the teachings of Plato, Confucius, Simone de Beauvoir, and many more. Vibrant, reader-friendly illustrations bring the history of ideas and thinking to life, and provide topics for reflection and debate. With biographies of the most influential philosophers from around the world, young readers will explore the questions that have been fundamental to the development of scientific study, logical thinking, religious beliefs, freedom in society, and much more. Thought experiments peppered throughout will help to connect readers with the theories presented so they can apply them to their own lives.

Star Wars Alien Archive: A Guide to the Species of the Galaxy (Hardcover): Egmont Publishing UK Star Wars Alien Archive: A Guide to the Species of the Galaxy (Hardcover)
Egmont Publishing UK 1
R676 R569 Discovery Miles 5 690 Save R107 (16%) In Stock

Wookiees, wampas and Weequays; Biths, banthas and bogwings; porgs, puffer pigs and Pau’ans; this is the ultimate species guide for Star Wars fans aged 7 to 70! This comprehensive collection will tell you all you need to know about the aliens of the galaxy.

Deep in the stacks of the Graf Archive, an old traveller's journal has been discovered and restored for public viewing. A long time ago this unknown traveller documented his stories about the many creatures found in each destination he explored, and includes famous movie locations such as the Mos Eisley cantina on Tatooine, Maz's Castle and the holy city of Jedha.

The archivist restored this journal and added facts and stats about the cultures, legends and famous members of over 200 species, including famous characters such as Chewbacca, Ahsoka, Wicket and many more.

Alien Archive is beautifully illustrated with full colour artworks, sketches and diagrams by Tim McDonagh, illustrator of Galactic Atlas.

Feminism From A to Z (Paperback): Gayle E. Pitman Feminism From A to Z (Paperback)
Gayle E. Pitman; Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith
R573 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R321 (56%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dive into this accessible primer on history, current events and essential issues through the lens of feminist theory and perspective. Not only will you learn something about yourself, your community, your people and your world, you will also discover call-to-action suggestions and resources to take your feminism to a higher level. A book for everyone - no matter what gender you are - about feminism: what it is, what it means, and how to do it... from A to Z.

Space - Pegasus Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Pegasus Space - Pegasus Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Pegasus
R677 R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Save R163 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Knowledge enlightens and enriches our minds and also our lives. This section of Pegasus has a wide range of encyclopaedias for children of all ages beginning from preschool to children of 12 to 13 years of age. All the encyclopaedias are full of knowledge presented in an attractive manner.

First How Things Work Encyclopedia - A First Reference Book for Children (Paperback): Dk First How Things Work Encyclopedia - A First Reference Book for Children (Paperback)
Dk 1
R320 R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Save R64 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

All the most important science topics for kids, from magnets and sound waves to flight and search engines, are simply explained in this fun and informative illustrated STEM book for children studying KS1 and KS2 subjects.

First How Things Work Encyclopedia covers everything children aged 5-9 need to know. What makes rockets go? How does electricity work? Why do we sometimes see rainbows in the sky? This book follows the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 and provides a strong foundation for science and STEM learning through the rest of the school years.

This is the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about the inner workings of the world around them. It introduces exciting areas of science that will get kids hooked on learning about how things work, including levers, light bulbs, engines, and roller-coasters.

This book sits in DK's popular First Reference series, which is perfect for kids who want to explore the world around them.

First History Encyclopedia - A First Reference Book for Children (Paperback): Dk First History Encyclopedia - A First Reference Book for Children (Paperback)
Dk 1
R418 R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Save R71 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Important historical topics from the Stone Age and Ancient Egypt to the US Civil War and World War II are clearly explained in this fun and informative illustrated history book for children studying KS1 and KS2 subjects.

First History Encyclopedia covers everything a young child needs to know. It follows the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 and provides a strong foundation for history learning through the rest of the school years. It is the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about history.

This history book sits in DK's popular First Reference series. It introduces exciting periods and civilizations, such as the Romans, Vikings, and Aztecs, that will get kids hooked on learning about the past.

Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia (Hardcover, Annotated edition): Dk Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
Dk
R1,244 R1,061 Discovery Miles 10 610 Save R183 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Ultimate Bible Character Guide (Hardcover): Holman Bible Publishers The Ultimate Bible Character Guide (Hardcover)
Holman Bible Publishers
R997 R928 Discovery Miles 9 280 Save R69 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Bible is filled with incredible and interesting characters-from Jesus to Eglon, Gabriel to Legion. The Ultimate Bible Character Guide brings 150 of them to life with comic-book style illustrations and hundreds of facts for kids to explore. Young readers will be captivated to read about both well-known characters of the Bible and some they have yet to discover. They'll learn what characters' names meant, what strengths God gave them, who they considered enemies, and what battles they fought. Which one was possessed by demons? Who wrestled an angel? Who never died? It's all here, the good and the evil, the famous and the infamous. In true encyclopedia form, characters will be arranged alphabetically and indexed so that favorites can be found easily. Contemporaries will be marked as such, and a timeline will help kids understand and place each story. Spreads will include full-length illustrations of each character, list of facts, descriptions, and background info.

Human Body (Paperback): Pawanpreet Kaur Human Body (Paperback)
Pawanpreet Kaur
R142 R108 Discovery Miles 1 080 Save R34 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title is suitable for ages 8 to 10 years. This series offers a comprehensive approach to give young readers precise information in a pictorial format for better understanding. The books in this series carry various eye-opening exciting facts with bold illustrations and photography which will enhance the child's technical knowledge for a particular subject. Not only that, there are more pictures other than those in relation to the text which give additional facts. The series presents a source of accurate information in a beautiful way.

!Ciencia! (Spanish, Hardcover): Dk !Ciencia! (Spanish, Hardcover)
Dk
R862 R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Save R102 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle - A Story About Recycling (Paperback, Original): Alison Inches The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle - A Story About Recycling (Paperback, Original)
Alison Inches; Illustrated by Pete Whitehead
R129 R97 Discovery Miles 970 Save R32 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Learn about recycling from a new perspective! Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into it's new life...as a fleece jacket!

Told from the point of view of a free-spirited plastic bottle, kids can share in the daily experiences and inner thoughts of the bottle through his personal journal. The diary entries will be fun and humorous yet point out the ecological significance behind each product and the resources used to make it. Readers will never look at a plastic bottle the same way again!

The Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk The Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Dk
R1,190 R973 Discovery Miles 9 730 Save R217 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Packed with facts and illustrations, this landmark book offers a reliable, visually stunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources. This fully illustrated encyclopedia is the antidote to the internet. It's expertly written and beautifully presented reference for a world overloaded with unreliable information. From quantum physics to the square of the hypotenuse, Ancient Rome to the depths of the oceans, this is your one-stop knowledge shop for the digital age - clear, simple, accurate and unbiased. This book is a comprehensive guide to a huge range of human knowledge, and includes over 4,000 images to bring information vividly to life. Its format is accessible to a wide range of readers, so it's ideal for a variety of ages, for home study - or simply for browsing for fun. Parents and teachers can be confident that children won't see any unwanted content. The Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate easy-to-read family guide to science, nature, space, history, art, technology, leisure, culture, and more. The information is organized thematically for simple navigation, and clear signposting makes it easy to follow connections between subjects. For family, for study, for the simple pleasure of discovery, here is a trustworthy source of knowledge and enjoyment.

Star Wars Jedi Pocket Expert - All the Facts You Need to Know (Paperback): Catherine Saunders Star Wars Jedi Pocket Expert - All the Facts You Need to Know (Paperback)
Catherine Saunders
R212 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R40 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Become an instant Jedi expert with this handy pocket-sized guide! Everyone knows what a Jedi is. But can you tell your Ki-Adi-Mundi from your Ahsoka Tano? Do you know which Jedi served on the Jedi High Council, or which Master trained which Padawan? Well, if not, don't worry--just about everything you need to know about Jedi can be found in the pages of this Pocket Expert. Packed with facts, stats and interesting info about the most legendary Jedi in the galaxy, with this book in your pocket you'll be a Jedi Master in no time! (c) AND (TM) 2022 LUCASFILM LTD.

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