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National Geographic Kids: 1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids: 1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids
R425 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R86 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut! Kids everywhere are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt and this colourful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts.

From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, discover all you have ever wanted to know about this ancient civilization. Unearth ancient hieroglyphs and their meanings; find out what was in King Tut's tomb; and get insights about the science of mummification. Learn about ancient Egyptian gods and famous pharaohs, and follow Egypt's battles for power in the world. After this deep dive into Egyptology, you'll be able to dazzle your friends and family with your newfound knowledge.

Precious Planet - A User's Manual for Curious Earthlings (Hardcover): Emmanuelle Figueras Precious Planet - A User's Manual for Curious Earthlings (Hardcover)
Emmanuelle Figueras; Illustrated by Sarah Tavernier, Alexandre Verhille
R639 R529 Discovery Miles 5 290 Save R110 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Weird But True Dinosaurs - 300 Dino-Mite Facts to Sink Your Teeth into (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Weird But True Dinosaurs - 300 Dino-Mite Facts to Sink Your Teeth into (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids 1
R192 R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Save R10 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Weird But True! is going prehistoric! This new addition to the wildly popular, mind-blowing, fact-packed series is taking on the jaws and claws that ruled the Mesozoic world. Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilised dino poo? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts-Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them.

Football School Season 3: Where Football Explains the World (Paperback): Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton Football School Season 3: Where Football Explains the World (Paperback)
Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton; Illustrated by Spike Gerrell 1
R215 R154 Discovery Miles 1 540 Save R61 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Football School Season 3 is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers. This book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads - and it's all about football. What colour are Cristiano Ronaldo's pyjamas? How many bones are there in the human foot? And why is that dodo alive and kicking? The third book in the bestselling series teaches children about history, maths, geography and biology through football, facts and fun. With side-splitting cartoons and multiple choice quizzes, this is the perfect book for anyone who loves football. "We love this book series!" Match of the Day Weekly "Intelligent, inspiring, funny" Head of Education, Premier League Collect the series! Football School Season 1 -4 Star Players Epic Heroes Football School Terrific Teams 20 Fantastic Football Stories The Amazing Quiz Book The Incredible Joke Book The Ultimate Puzzle Book The Greatest Ever Quiz Book - out in 2022!

The Ultimate Chicago Bulls Trivia Book - A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Bulls Fans!... The Ultimate Chicago Bulls Trivia Book - A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Bulls Fans! (Paperback)
Ray Walker
R267 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R44 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Ultimate Philadelphia Phillies Trivia Book - A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Phillies... The Ultimate Philadelphia Phillies Trivia Book - A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Phillies Fans! (Paperback)
Ray Walker
R274 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R43 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Animal Showdown: Round 3 (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Animal Showdown: Round 3 (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R255 Discovery Miles 2 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Jump into the ring to see which creatures earn their stripes in head-to-head matchups. Who will be crowned the next champion? Wolverines and weasels battle it out for nastiest reputation. Chameleons and cuttlefish vie for the most-colourful crown. Scorpions and jellyfish make their case as the venom victor. But wait till you get the full lowdown on these awesome animals before you pick your winner-you might be surprised by who comes out on top! Stats, fun facts, photos, and in-depth profiles about each creature contender will help you size up each creature in more than a dozen mighty matchups. An epic eating contest provides a superfun ending for this jam-packed book, one that's perfect for sports fans and animal-crazy kids.

Stuff - Curious Everyday STUFF That Helps Our Planet (Paperback): Maddie Moate Stuff - Curious Everyday STUFF That Helps Our Planet (Paperback)
Maddie Moate; Illustrated by Paul Boston
R215 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R43 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This is the first children's book from CBBC presenter Maddie Moate: a collection of extraordinary stories about STUFF. Do you ever wonder where your stuff comes from, and what happens to it when you're finished with it? Did you know that you can make paper out of elephant poo? And plastic packaging out of seaweed? And did you know that if you throw away an old T-shirt, it can take 200 years to break down? Written and researched by Maddie Moate, the star of CBBC's Do You Know? and Let's Go Live with Maddie and Greg, and illustrated by Paul Boston, this book is full of mind-bursting facts and extraordinary stories of the ingenious ways people around the world, and across history, have made, used and re-used the stuff around them.

My Greatest Football Team Ever - Build Your Dream Team (Paperback): Tom Fordyce My Greatest Football Team Ever - Build Your Dream Team (Paperback)
Tom Fordyce 1
R249 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The greatest football team ever. Managed by you. Here are the finest players that have ever lived, in every single position, fighting for a place in your squad. No manager has ever had to make these decisions before, but no manager has ever had talent like this at their disposal. Let your favourite footballing stars go head-to-head and build your ultimate football dream team in this activity book with a difference. From journalist and co-host of That Peter Crouch Podcast Tom Fordyce, learn how to think like a manager, pick your players, draw your kit, set your formation, plan your pre-match meal and more. So, get your football fix this summer and start creating your greatest football team ever ...

Railroads to Superhighways - A Handbook on Big Ideas That Have Made Our World Smaller (Hardcover): Goh Hwee Railroads to Superhighways - A Handbook on Big Ideas That Have Made Our World Smaller (Hardcover)
Goh Hwee; Illustrated by Liew David
R256 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R44 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The first railroad was built in the early 19th century and the world's axis shifted along with it. Since then, revolutionary ideas have changed the way we live, work, play and connect. How were 'instant' messages sent in ancient times? What did the Silk Road bring to the rest of the world? Which search engine used to be called BackRub? Why does the creator of the World Wide Web regret his invention? Former TV journalist Hwee Goh and historian/artist David Liew use a fun, narrative arc to tell the stories of how connections have sparked change globally. After all, a clear view of history sets the perspective forward for the future. Are you ready for your next journey of discovery? Series Blurb The Change Makers series of books will build in readers a strong sense of inquiry, to arm them with knowledge in S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) to tackle this brave new world of unknowns.

The Great Book of Florida - The Crazy History of Florida with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia (Paperback): Bill O'Neill The Great Book of Florida - The Crazy History of Florida with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia (Paperback)
Bill O'Neill
R314 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R54 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The World War 2 Trivia Book - Interesting Stories and Random Facts from the Second World War (Paperback): Bill O'Neill,... The World War 2 Trivia Book - Interesting Stories and Random Facts from the Second World War (Paperback)
Bill O'Neill, Dwayne Walker
R313 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R54 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Only in America, Volume 12 - The Weird and Wonderful 50 States (Hardcover): Heather Alexander Only in America, Volume 12 - The Weird and Wonderful 50 States (Hardcover)
Heather Alexander; Illustrated by Alan Berry Rhys
R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A. Only in America explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer. Visit the city of Dinosaur, drop by the Pizza Museum, find out where it is illegal to feed a pig without a permit and check out the world's only 'carhenge' (that's right, Stonehenge reconstructed using cars). Among many other marvels, discover: The longest gum wrapper chain (over 32 kilometers!) Which state has the highest ratio of cows to humans in the country The origin of shoo-fly pie, a molasses cake baked in a pie crust The world's largest (fake) bug, a 16.5-meter blue termite Where 'dinner' means lunch and 'supper' means dinner Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Berry-Rhys in a bold graphic art style that evokes vintage Americana, the book is arranged state by state, giving key facts about each and presenting an alternative and hilarious look at quirky phenomena that are truly only in America. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps and infographics bring the places to colourful life. Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States.

Myth Busters: Animal Errors (Paperback): Clive Gifford Myth Busters: Animal Errors (Paperback)
Clive Gifford
R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mythbusters takes readers on a wild ride through history, science, the natural world and the human body in search of-the TRUTH!

Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions, misinterpretations and other fallacies are explored to untruth exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place. Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

Gym Battle Guidebook (Paperback): Simcha Whitehill Gym Battle Guidebook (Paperback)
Simcha Whitehill
R141 Discovery Miles 1 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This guidebook has the inside scoop on Gym battles all over the Pok mon world, in every explored region, including Galar! This updated guide has all the details you need as you battle your way from gym to gym to the glory of a regional Tournament-and even battle against the Elite Four. From battling Brock for the Boulder badge to challenging psychic twins Tate and Liza for the Mind Badge, travel across every known region of the Pok mon world!

The Language of Thorns - Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic (Hardcover): Leigh Bardugo The Language of Thorns - Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic (Hardcover)
Leigh Bardugo; Illustrated by Sara Kipin 1
R711 R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Save R151 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns.

Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only for a terrible price.

Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.

Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans, these tales will transport you to lands both familiar and strange—to a fully realized world of dangerous magic that millions have visited through the novels of the Grishaverse.

This collection of six stories includes three brand-new tales, all of them lavishly illustrated with art that changes with each turn of the page, culminating in six stunning full-spread illustrations as rich in detail as the stories themselves.

Marvel Can The Hulk Lift a House? - And 50 more Super Questions for Super Heroes (Paperback): Melanie Scott Marvel Can The Hulk Lift a House? - And 50 more Super Questions for Super Heroes (Paperback)
Melanie Scott
R170 R134 Discovery Miles 1 340 Save R36 (21%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

Discover everything you've always wanted to know about your favourite Super Heroes! How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket? Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favourite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through-and much more. Whether they are obsessed with Marvel comic books or they've only heard about Super Heroes in the playground, young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes. (c) 2020 MARVEL

Pokemon: Collector's Tin: Scholastic Pokemon: Collector's Tin
Scholastic
R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A Limited Edition Pokemon Tin with a storybook, activity pad, colouring book, poster, stickers and coloured pencils! This awesome collector's tin - perfect for storing Pokemon collector's cards - comes with: 24-page storybook 24-page activity pad 32-page colouring book four coloured pencils double-sided poster - one coloured side and one black and white for colouring in Plus over 50 stickers!

Sharks! (Paperback): Stephanie Warren Drimmer, National Geographic Kids Sharks! (Paperback)
Stephanie Warren Drimmer, National Geographic Kids
R140 R110 Discovery Miles 1 100 Save R30 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Sharp teeth and pointy fins-look out! It's a shark! Learn all about these fascinating predators in this jam-packed Level 3 Fact Reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 200 books in the series from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series. From great whites and sawfish to hammerheads and tasseled wobbegongs, sharks rule Earth's oceans. Discover all about their incredible hunting skills, amazing teeth, awesome adaptations, and more in this accessible collection of 100 weird-but-true facts and engaging text. Learn about angel sharks that can kill prey in one-tenth of a second, Greenland sharks that can live for more than 400 years, lantern sharks that glow in the dark, and more wild stuff about one of the world's most feared, fascinating, and vital-to-the eocosystem's creatures. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This Level 3 text provides accessible information for animal-loving kids beginning to read independently-perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! About the series: This high-interest, educationally vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they've learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience.

Drawing School - Learn To Draw More Than 250 Things! (Paperback): Nila Aye Drawing School - Learn To Draw More Than 250 Things! (Paperback)
Nila Aye 1
R780 Discovery Miles 7 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Everyone loves to draw, and Drawing School is the ultimate guide for kids who want to learn to draw their favorite things. The easy-to-follow lessons show them how to draw more than 250 animals and objects.

Love of art and drawing can start young in children. Nurture your child's connection to the blank page with Drawing School! This comprehensive guide is designed to ensure that anyone can learn how to draw with the simple step-by-step projects! This art book begins with instructions for drawing basic shapes and an introduction to basic tools and materials, then jumps directly into drawing projects on a variety of subjects, from things found on the farm, under the sea, and in the garden to around the house, around town, and around the world.

Drawing School features more than 250 animals and objects for kids (or adults just finding their drawing legs) to practice drawing. Each subject is broken down, and how to draw them is explained in clear, easy-to-follow steps. Whether it's a big, yellow school bus, a giant elephant, or a friendly sea turtle, Drawing School shows kids how to draw their favorite things. Grab a pencil and get drawing!

Bees and Wasps (Hardcover): William Anthony Bees and Wasps (Hardcover)
William Anthony; Designed by Amy Li
R399 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R60 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Are you ready to become the world's newest expert on bugs and beetles First you'll need some training. These books will teach you everything you need to know from how ants use teamwork when building bridges to the incredible transformation of a caterpillar to a moth. Follow the QR codes throughout these books to earn all six explorer badges|Are you ready to become the world's newest expert on bugs and beetles First you'll need some training. These books will teach you everything you need to know from how ants use teamwork when building bridges to the incredible transformation of a caterpillar to a moth. Follow the QR codes throughout these books to earn all six explorer badges

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 2 (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 2 (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids
R480 R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Save R38 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

More exciting than a video game, this boredom-busting book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: dessert, underwear, amusement parks, pirates, famous criminals, marsupials, Ancient Egypt, famous landmarks, you name it The new "5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything ) 2" has even more brain and eye candy rolled into one beautifully designed, high-octane treasure trove that captures kids' attention and keeps them yearning to learn more.

Weird But True! Human Body - 300 Outrageous Facts About Your Awesome Anatomy (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Weird But True! Human Body - 300 Outrageous Facts About Your Awesome Anatomy (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R199 R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Save R18 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Get ready to have your mind blown with some hair-raising, eye-popping facts! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is all about YOU! It's an exciting internal journey through your own wacky, weird, sometimes gross, but always fascinating human body. Did you know that your stomach is shaped like the letter J? Or that if you lined up all your blood vessels they'd circle the Earth twice? Or that your body gives off a light you can't see? From your head to your toes, you'll be surprised and amazed by what you discover.

Marsupials (Hardcover): Madeline Tyler Marsupials (Hardcover)
Madeline Tyler; Designed by Danielle Webster-Jones
R437 R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The animal kingdom includes over 8 million known living species. They come in many different shapes and sizes they each do weird and wonderful things and they live all over planet Earth. Explore the groups of the animal kingdom in depth via full-colour imagery engaging facts and informative diagrams.|The animal kingdom includes over 8 million known living species. They come in many different shapes and sizes they each do weird and wonderful things and they live all over planet Earth. Explore the groups of the animal kingdom in depth via full-colour imagery engaging facts and informative diagrams.

National Geographic Kids: The Big Book of Bling - Ritzy Rocks, Extravagant Animals, Sparkling Science, and More! (Hardcover):... National Geographic Kids: The Big Book of Bling - Ritzy Rocks, Extravagant Animals, Sparkling Science, and More! (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids, Rose Davidson; Edited by Kate Hale
R707 R635 Discovery Miles 6 350 Save R72 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Feast your eyes on the most brilliant bling from around the world in this opulent opus, celebrating iridescent animals, things that glitter and glow, a wealth of shiny wonders, and more lavish luxuries from our planet.

Did you know that with its 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies the British imperial state crown weighs more than a guinea pig? Or if you have £2.9 million to spare you can buy a solid gold toilet? Or that there's a cave in Mexico containing giant crystals that are as long as a school bus?

From upscale splurges to flashy fun in nature, this treasure trove is filled with wonders that will dazzle and delight. Read about how nature struts its stuff with tantalising titbits about animals, including a few that literally glitter with iridescence to confuse predators. Or maybe you'll strike it rich after reading about Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, U.S.A., where anyone can go hunt for sparkling gems. Dig into info about the world's mysterious minerals, gorgeous geodes, and ritzy rocks. Discover extravagant expenditures like Canada's million-dollar solid gold coin. Learn all about the splendid science of diamonds that rain from the sky in space. Get the secret behind glowing bioluminescence. And go back in time to uncover palatial palaces, the riches of royalty, and other ancient treasures.

To show off the lush content in proper fashion, readers will be dazzled by hundreds of fun flashy photos throughout.

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