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The Presidents Did What? (Hardcover): Wag Harrison The Presidents Did What? (Hardcover)
Wag Harrison; Illustrated by C Rod Unalt
R507 Discovery Miles 5 070 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Legendary and Mythical Guidebook: Super Deluxe Edition (Paperback): Simcha Whitehill Legendary and Mythical Guidebook: Super Deluxe Edition (Paperback)
Simcha Whitehill
R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The new Pokemon are here, and kids gotta catch 'em all! This updated guidebook features the unique and mysterious new Galar region Pokemon from the hit new games for Nintendo Switch, Sword & Shield. Discover the origins of the most fascinating and unusual Pokemon! You'll get the scoop on Legendary and Mythical Pokemon from Kanto all the way through Galar. It's the insider's guide to the rarest and most powerful known Pokemon. This expanded edition of the 2019 deluxe guidebook includes the latest information about the new Legendary and Mythical Pokemon from the Galar region. Features the latest information on Galar region Pokemon Full-colour illustations throughout Perfect for old and new fans.

Pokemon Trivia Challenge (Paperback): Pokemon Pokemon Trivia Challenge (Paperback)
Pokemon
R180 R161 Discovery Miles 1 610 Save R19 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Test your Trainer knowledge with this epic trivia challenge book! With all the trivia from 8 Pokemon regions and tons of questions to answer, this is the ultimate challenge for Pokemon fans. Wannabe Pokemon Masters should know their Pikachus from their Pichus, where in the world they can find a Grookey, what ball to use to catch a Legendary Pokemon and more. This book will help you become a Pokemon expert in no time!

Animal BFFs - Even Animals Have Best Friends! (Hardcover): Sophie Corrigan Animal BFFs - Even Animals Have Best Friends! (Hardcover)
Sophie Corrigan
R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Learn that even animals have best friends in this follow-up to The Not Bad Animals. Someone that's always there for them through thick and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do. You know, like picking ticks off your back, letting you know when a lion is about to make you its dinner and helping you hunt down some tasty prey. The animal kingdom is full of odd couples that prove that sometimes it's better to be together! Like the rhino and the African Oxpecker, the coyote and the badger, and the crocodile and the plover bird. This funny and informative book is a great way to teach your kids about some of the more interesting partnerships in the natural world, with pop out fact boxes and hilarious illustrations. Uncover some unlikely friendships from the world of animals and discover how creatures get through every day with a little help from their friends. This book is full of funny facts about animals and symbiotic relationships for children to explore.

Paint & Peel Jelly Stickers (Paperback): Editors of Klutz Paint & Peel Jelly Stickers (Paperback)
Editors of Klutz
R582 R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Save R77 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This awesome Paint & Peel Jelly Stickers book and activity kit by Klutz has enough materials for you to create around 60 stickers. Make fun 3D stickers that are specially designed to adhere to items like tech devices, lockers and water bottles! You can choose from plenty of designs and customise the stickers to your heart's content. The kit includes: an instruction booklet for guidance and inspiration specially formulated paint googly eyes rhinestone stickers a marker clear backer sheet. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need

FACTopia! - Follow the Trail of 400 Facts [Britannica] (Hardcover): Kate Hale FACTopia! - Follow the Trail of 400 Facts [Britannica] (Hardcover)
Kate Hale; Illustrated by Andy Smith; Britannica Group
R315 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R34 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Welcome to FACTopia! A wonderland of crazily connected facts. Did you know that a squid has a brain shaped like a doughnut? Or that some butterflies drink turtle tears? Every Britannica-verified fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information. Hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways, and discover extraordinary facts about space, bones, dinosaurs, goats, spiders, crocodiles, sharks, robots, Ancient Rome, kings and queens, pharaohs, and more. But there's not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you! This wittily illustrated book is the perfect gift to inspire and delight curious kids.

Will Farts Destroy the Planet? - And Other Extremely Important Questions (and Answers) About Climate Change from the Science... Will Farts Destroy the Planet? - And Other Extremely Important Questions (and Answers) About Climate Change from the Science Museum (Paperback, Unabridged)
Glenn Murphy 1
R109 Discovery Miles 1 090 Ships in 5 - 7 working days

How will climate change affect our future world? Will forests turn to deserts? Will whole cities sink beneath the waves? Will we swim to school, and take speedboats to work? Will coal, oil, and cow farts destroy the planet?! Err...no. Probably not. But the world will change, and our future lives will change along with it. Are you ready for the future? In this amazing book, Glenn Murphy, author of WHY IS SNOT GREEN?, takes you on a time-travelling trip to the year 2050, to answer all your questions about the future of planet Earth. Join future-school student Jake as he explores a world of floating trains and liquid traffic ...of underwater windmills and volcanic electricity ...of vertical farms, rooftop cycle-tubes, solar-powered smart-houses and grass-powered buses! Packed with incredible information about the future of food, water, transport, energy and the environment, this book has all the good stuff and none of the boring bits!

The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions (Hardcover): Isabel Thomas The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions (Hardcover)
Isabel Thomas; Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
R423 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R30 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

***A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022*** "Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity." Guardian "The perfect present for any inquisitive child." The Sunday Times Why are bubbles always round? Could I ever touch a rainbow? Why can't I remember being a baby? Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. How many stars are in the night sky? Why don't animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings? This book will define, debunk and demystify the trickiest of questions and even open your eyes to questions you have never even thought of! With engaging and accessible text and accompanied by exciting, inviting illustrations, The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything.

Space Encyclopedia (Update) (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): National Geographic Kids Space Encyclopedia (Update) (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
National Geographic Kids
R944 R681 Discovery Miles 6 810 Save R263 (28%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Blast off in to space with the experts at National Geographic to discover everything we know about the universe, including exciting, recent discoveries and amazing brand-new NASA space photography. The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first-ever image of a black hole. It's a complete reference, with everything kids need to know about our sun and planets (including the new dwarf planets), the formation of the universe, space travel, the possibility of life beyond Earth, and more. Authored by David A. Aguilar, an internationally recognised astronomer and former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, it is authoritative, beautifully illustrated, and a must-have for every family, providing both accessible information for school homework and compelling reading on the mysteries beyond our planet.

Vrae en feite vir feitevrate (Afrikaans, Paperback): Adinda Vermaak Vrae en feite vir feitevrate (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Adinda Vermaak
R210 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R16 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Hierdie boek bevat OPWINDENDE en FANTASTIESE vrae en feite wat enige feitevraat se mond gaan laat water! Het jy al gewonder hoekom wit renosters nie wit is nie? Het jy al gewonder hoekom jy so baie ure in die aand moet slaap? En het jy al gewonder wat die oplossing vir gebottelde water is? Met 27 hoofstukke wat feite oor diere, die natuur en die liggaam bevat, sal jy vir ure aan hierdie boek kan lees. Bonusinhoud: Die boek bevat 'n paar nuttige lysies met wenke wat jy by die skool kan gebruik, soos hoe om vir onvoorbereide toesprake voor te berei.

Britannica's Word of the Day - 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus (Hardcover):... Britannica's Word of the Day - 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus (Hardcover)
Patrick and Renee Kelly, Sue Macy; Illustrated by Josy Bloggs, Emily Cox, James Gibbs; Edited by …
R418 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R46 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Become a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 zany words aimed to impress. This charmingly illustrated book features captivating words selected by the masterminds at Britannica to highlight the best of the English language. Follow a menagerie of animals as they teach one new word for each day of the year, including a pronunciation guide, definition, sample sentence and interesting trivia about the word's usage or etymology. Each month concludes with an outlandish story that features all the new words learned. This wonderfully wordy book will add pizzazz to any vocabulary and turn whippersnappers into lifelong word lovers.

LEGO Race Cars (Paperback): Editors of Klutz LEGO Race Cars (Paperback)
Editors of Klutz
R581 Discovery Miles 5 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Crash and LEARN with this LEGO version of a block car race! Build and rebuild 8+ race cars, then race them along the track, as you find out about Newton's laws, aerodynamics and crash-test safety. Creative prompts encourage tons of personalization. This set includes: Chipboard custom racetrack with levers to race two cars at the same time Includes all 124 bricks you need to build 10 different race cars, with variations in different colors and opportunity to mix-and-match pieces. papercraft extras 64-page book of step-by-step instructions for building the 10 LEGO race cars and a custom track Offers the unique combination of STEM learning and playful creativity in line with Klutz's bestselling LEGO Chain Reactions, LEGO Gadgets, and LEGO Gear Bots. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to build on Everything you need

Ireland (newspaper edition) (Paperback): Terry Deary Ireland (newspaper edition) (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R276 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R24 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Emerald Isle with history's most horrible headlines: Irish edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Ireland. From why wax models were captured and made prisoners of war and which warriors went to battle naked to how to make yourself invisible. It's all in Horrible Histories: Ireland: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Deadly Diseases (Paperback): Robin Twiddy Deadly Diseases (Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Illustrated by Danielle Webster-Jones
R180 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R17 (9%) In Stock

What's odd, scary, incredible and wonderful all at the same time? Our planet! Dive into the facts all about our planet's most deadly diseases and their curious cures! You won't believe your eyes... or will you?

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Science (Paperback): Alex Woolf Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Science (Paperback)
Alex Woolf
R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! Read each statement and decide if they are right or wrong, but prepare to be surprised by the sometimes strange truths. Try these and read the book to find out if you were able to separate the facts from the fakes: Water can boil and freeze at the same time. Atoms are 99.999999% empty space. Teleportation is impossible. Pistachio nuts can spontaneously burst into flame. Fascinating facts, eye-catching illustration and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest read for children aged 9+, and there is plenty of science learning as well. Titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

Sal 'n Skilpad Op Jou Piepie? - En Ander Gruwelike En Grillerige Vrae Oor Die Natuur (Afrikaans, Paperback): Jaco Jacobs Sal 'n Skilpad Op Jou Piepie? - En Ander Gruwelike En Grillerige Vrae Oor Die Natuur (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Jaco Jacobs
R160 R150 Discovery Miles 1 500 Save R10 (6%) In Stock

EEUW! JIG! SIES! BLEG! Dis WALGLIK – maar dis WAAR! WEES GEWAARSKU – hierdie boek is propvol feite wat jou kan NAAR MAAK en laat GRIL!

Wat is ’n snotblom? Hoe groot was ’n T-rex se poef? Eet party mense regtig paddaboudjies – en hoe smaak dit? Wat is hiënabotter? Watter dier se piepie ruik soos warm springmielies?

Word gril-gril slim en ontdek die grieselige kant van die natuur met hierdie prettige boek wat jong feitevrate sal laat ril van lekkerkry!

Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat Everywhere (Hardcover): Laura Mucha, Ed Smith Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat Everywhere (Hardcover)
Laura Mucha, Ed Smith; Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
R450 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R43 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside acclaimed cookbook author Ed Smith. From pasta to passionfruit, baguettes to biryani, ramen to rambutan, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures and traditions behind what we eat. A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy and respect of differing experiences, cultures and tradition. With engaging, colourful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas.

Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds (Paperback): Andrew Pinder Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds (Paperback)
Andrew Pinder; Steve Martin
R170 R149 Discovery Miles 1 490 Save R21 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from prehistoric animals and Ancient Romans to curious inventions and foody trivia. Did you know ... Buzz Aldrin was the second man to walk on the Moon, but the first man to wee on it. He weed into his suit and it leaked into his boot. At Spain's Tomatina festival, over 20,000 people hurl over a million tomatoes at each other in one hour. What a food fight! Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover, this book will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds

Weird But True Birthdays (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Weird But True Birthdays (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R228 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R17 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Do you LOVE your birthday and never want it to end? Keep the party spirit pumping all year with this mind-boggling book! Did you know that on each birthday, you are 31,536,000 seconds older than you were on your last birthday? Or that the winner at the world birthday-cake-eating championship ate 14.5 pounds of cake in just under eight minutes? How about that you likely share your birthday with about 20.8 million other people around the globe? Unwrap 300 wacky facts and pictures showcasing the hilarious history, crazy coincidences, awesome astrological beliefs, and surprising statistics behind birthdays. You'll be blown away by the world's craziest cakes, most elaborate decorations, and most grandiose gifts to ever commemorate a year in the life. Whether you're celebrating your own birthday, looking for the perfect present, or just love wacky trivia, this fact-packed, fun-filled book takes the cake! Complete your collection with other Weird But True! fan favorites: Weird But True! Animals Weird But True! USA Weird But True! Dinosaurs Ultimate Weird But True! Weird But True! Gross ... and more! For more quirky facts and interactive fun, check out the Nat Geo Kids Challenge on Amazon Alexa for over 100 rounds of "Weird But True ... or False!" Available now through Amazon Kids+ subscriptions.

Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds (Paperback): Andrew Pinder Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds (Paperback)
Andrew Pinder; Steve Martin
R170 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R18 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from extreme animals and record-breaking sports to amazing technology and gross body facts. Did you know ... To stay light enough to fly, bats poo just 30-60 minutes after eating. Figure skaters spin up to 300 times in one minute. In ancient Greece, every Olympic athlete competed in the nude! Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover, this book will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds

Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds (Paperback): Andrew Pinder Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds (Paperback)
Andrew Pinder; Steve Martin
R170 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R18 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from space and science to dinosaurs and minibeasts. Did you know ... The Argentinosaurus was the biggest dinosaur ever. It was 40 metres (130 feet) from head to tail. That's the length of four double-decker buses. The Antarctic can be so cold that a cup of boiling water thrown in the air turns to ice before it hits the ground. Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover, this book will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series: 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds

A World Of Art (Hardcover): Helena Hunt A World Of Art (Hardcover)
Helena Hunt; Illustrated by James Brown
R357 R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Save R22 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A gorgeously illustrated and engaging guide to the world of art.

Immerse yourself in the amazing world of art in this beautiful book with text by Helena Hunt, stylishly illustrated by the inimitable print-maker James Brown.

What is art, and how have we used it to express ourselves throughout history? From cave painting right up to pop art; the Renaissance to twentieth-century sculpture, discover the stories behind great movements, processes and artists – both the household names and the perhaps not-so-familiar. Covering thirty topics, including printing, pigment, ceramics and pattern and photography, as well as Impressionism, Romanticism and Surrealism, this is a thoughtful and easily digestible approach to a huge subject.

Measly Middle Ages (Paperback, Media tie-in): Terry Deary Measly Middle Ages (Paperback, Media tie-in)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown 1
R139 Discovery Miles 1 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

After fifteen fearsome years on the page, "Horrible Histories" are coming to the small screen - with all the nasty bits intact - of course. Want to know: a genuine jester's joke; why chickens had their bottoms shaved; and, what ten-year-old treacle was used for? Join Rattus Rattus and the gang for the funniest, fastest, nastiest and daftest ride through history you're ever likely to see...

Scotland (Paperback): Terry Deary Scotland (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the highlands with history's most horrible headlines: Scottish edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Scotland. From the truth about William Wallace and the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques to how to terrify a tourist with gory Scottish ghost stories. It's all in Horrible Histories: Scotland: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Frightful First World War (Paperback): Terry Deary Frightful First World War (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R212 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the 'Great' War with history's most horrible headlines: Frightful First World War edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. It's all in Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War. fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curling stories- with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyonelooking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

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