Guinness World Records 2021 by Guinness World Records

$34.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our "History of Adventure" timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop tour of our superlative universe. Our ever-expanding pool of international consultants and experts help us make sense of the world around us and the cosmos beyond. So join us as we embark on a voyage through the vast panorama of record-breaking in 12 fact-packed chapters: - Travel through the Solar System and see the planets come to life with a free augmented-reality feature- Encounter the cutest, weirdest, most dangerous and exotic creatures on our home planet- Meet the world's tallest, shortest, hairiest and heaviest humans- Marvel at the latest high scores, speed runs and players at the top of their game in eSports and beyond- Get the lowdown on the world's most successful and prolific actors, musicians, TV stars and influencers- Review the greatest sports achievements from the past year and celebrate today's top athletes We've also selected the best of the newly approved claims from the 50,000 applications received from the public over the past 12 months. But don't just be a tourist: try some of our specially created try-at-home challenges that could see YOU listed in the world-famous book of records. If you want to be one of those lucky few, check out our Against the Clock chapter - we might even see you in next year's edition!   ...Show more

Heroes of Footy by Kevin Sheedy

$29.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

  Introducing 30 of the rule-breaking, change-making, boundary-pushing and risk-taking men and women who have shaped footy. Celebrate the players hand-picked by the legendary Kevin Sheedy as some of the greatest trailblazers the game has ever seen. Featuring stats, biographical information and br illiant illustrations by Michael Weldon, Heroes of Footy is the perfect gift for young footy tragics everywhere.  ...Show more

Dr Karl's Surfing Safari Through Science by Karl Kruszelnicki

$35.00 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

Australia's favourite science guru returns with a new haul of extraordinary stories from our incredible Universe - includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms! Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?What makes a suns et red and not blue?How far would the Earth's viruses reach if you laid them end to end?Which animal grows an anus every time it needs to poo?Find out how spiders can fly and count, whether 5G networks are safe, why we're running out of sand, and the answer to the Question on Everyone's Lips - how to make the best coffee.Plus loads more, including pop-up Karl holograms!So take a surfing safari with Dr Karl and get ready to Hang Ten - or wipe out. ...Show more

Brickman's Family Challenge Book by Ryan McNaught

$35.00 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

Lego building challenges for all ages and levels by the star judge of the smash hit TV show LEGO® Masters. Challenge each member of your household to a building competition that is the brainchild of Brickman himself, star judge of the smash hit TV show LEGO® Masters Australia and a LEGO Certifie d Professional. Each of the 30 challenges can be attempted at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. So whether you're 5 or 105, an infrequent brick builder or a huge LEGO fan, this book will get you off your screen and get your creative juices flowing with even the most basic LEGO collection.Including:- Maze runner: build a maze with obstacles and design themes- Model mashup: roll a die to determine which hybrid model you need to build in under 2 hours-a Supersonic Banana Plane, anyone?- Self-portrait: one of the hardest things to build with LEGO is curves, but Brickman helps you crack the techniques for building a recognisable 3D portrait of yourself.Packed with pro tips and suggestions on how to take your builds to the next level, as well as a 'know your bricks' glossary, this book will turn you into a Master LEGO Builder in no time.Are you up for the challenge?   ...Show more

Quidditch Through the Ages: Illustrated Edition by J. K. Rowling

$45.00 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

An essential companion to the Harry Potter series, this spectacular new full-colour edition of J.K. Rowling'' s Quidditch Through the Ages brings together one of the worl'' s best loved storytellers with the creative genius of Emily Gravett. A sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting wit h glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two breathtaking gatefold spreads. This sporting almanac promises magic and wonder in equal measure for both newcomers to the Wizarding World and established Harry Potter fans. Each amazing page is waiting to pored over and enjoyed! Ron Weasley Devoured by Harry Potter in his first year, Quidditch Through the Ages is consulted on a daily basis by the young witches and wizards at Hogwarts. Kennilworthy Whis'' s sporting bible whisks readers through a whistle-stop tour of the wizarding worl'' s favourite sport. Packed with trivia, tales of on-pitch antics, and Quidditch stars past and present, the sports almanac also contains comprehensive profiles of Quidditch teams loved by readers of the Harry Potter novels - Chudley Cannons, Puddlemere United, Vratsa Vultures and many more......   ...Show more

The Bushfire Book: How to Be Aware and Prepare by Polly Marsden; Chris Nixon (Illustrator)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children what they need to know about bushfires so they can understand what's happening and be smart and prepared, not scared. Australia is a big country with all sorts of weather. And sometimes extreme weather like bushfires. Bushfires can make a r eal mess of things. The air fills with smoke. The skies turn red. Ash falls. Precious things burn. But we don't need to be scared, we just need to know all about bushfires and prepare for them. This book will help you understand what causes bushfires, introduce you to all the clever people who are keeping an eye on them, and teach you how to be prepared and not scared. A practical and reassuring book for children to help them understand bushfires and what action they can take to feel less anxious and more prepared as Australia faces longer and more intense bushfire seasons. ...Show more

Fun Things to Draw! by TOP THAT

$9.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference | Series: Top That

The Wonder of Nature: Amazing Animals and the Magical Creatures of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts by Bloomsbury

$49.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

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 o 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.   ...Show more

Roll Over, Pavlova! by June Factor

$10.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference | Series: Far Out! Ser.

This collection of children's rhymes and chants were created by children, for children, and shared between children and across generations through their oral traditions. While being enormously fun and entertaining, these books have been shown to promote literacy through their use of rhythm and rhyme, en couraging children to recognize words and to predict what word/s might come next. This is the fifth book in the June Factor Far Out! series. ...Show more

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (#3 Illustrated PB) by J. K. Rowling

$29.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world has won legions of fans since the first Illustrated Edition of the Harry Potter novels was published in hardback in 2015, becoming a bestseller around the world. This irresistible smaller-format paperback edition ofHarry Potter and the Priso ner of Azkaban perfectly pairs J.K. Rowling's storytelling genius with Jim Kay's illustration wizardry, bringing the magic of Harry Potter to new readers with full-colour pictures and a handsome poster pull-out at the back of the book. This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights, and is packed with breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters - including Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Professor Trelawney. The fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback. Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this inspired reimagining will captivate wizards and Muggles alike, as Harry, now in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, faces Dementors, death omens and - of course - danger.   ...Show more

Eddie Woo's Magical Maths 2 by Eddie Woo

$19.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference

A bumper book of maths fun stuffed with things to draw, puzzle, invent, order, unscramble, code, decode for kids aged 7+ years from Australia's best known maths man. There's magic in maths - if you know where to look...

Where's Wally? The Wonder Book (#5 Where's Wally) by Martin Handford

$17.99 AUD

Category: Children's Reference | Series: Where's Wally?

The name of the game is Where's Wally? But finding Wally is the least of the challenges in this new Wally adventure. There are keys and scrolls to find, puzzles to solve and a host of characters to spot, including Woof, Wenda, Odlaw, and more.