100% Unofficial Fortnite Pro Guide by Egmont UK Staff

$16.99 AUD

Category: Fortnite | Series: 100% Unofficial Fortnite Guides

The 100% Unofficial Fortnite Essential Pro Guide will take you to the next level of Fortnite game play. Inside, you'll find out how to build and edit quickly and effectively, outbuilding your enemies by following step-by-step instructions to create amazing bases and traps to help you secure those all-im portant Victory Royales.But this book isn't all about serious building and combat, you'll also find out how to express yourself with the most stylish emotes and skins and you can even find out more about Fortnite pets - the best back blink accessory on the map!With all this and more crammed inside these pages, you'll soon be on your way to becoming a Fortnite pro! ...Show more

365 Days of Art in Nature: Find Inspiration Every Day in the Natural World by Lorna Scobie

$22.99 AUD

Category: Hobbies & Interests

In 365 Days of Art in Nature, Lorna Scobie, invites the reader to take a closer look at the natural world - whether that's outside on location, or inside their own home - reminding us all that regardless of whether we live in the city or the countryside, wildlife is just on our doorstep.   Observe the s low, constant pace of the nature that surrounds you every day, and use it to inspire you in your art and creativity. Activities may include visiting a particular tree four times in the year and drawing it. How has it changed? Study the colors you find in autumn leaves. Explore drawing them in different materials.   Featuring nature-inspired quotes, breakaway activities to get you outdoors and plenty of supportive prompts and tips, this book will spark your imagination and help you to open your eyes and appreciate the natural beauty in our world. ...Show more

A Really Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

$32.99 AUD

Category: Science

Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something? Or thought about how we can weigh the earth? Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe? Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and eve rything in between. And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why. ...Show more

A Whale's World by Ian McAllister (Photographer); Nicholas Read

$29.95 AUD

Category: Natural History | Series: My Great Bear Rainforest Ser.

A Whale's World follows a pod of spy-hopping orcas as they explore the ecosystems of the Great Bear Sea while hunting for their next meal. Past rocky shores and through kelp forests, they observe foraging wolves, hungry grizzly bears, curious black bears, graceful fin whales, splashing porpoises, slippe ry seals and other members of the Pacific coastal food web. The book gives readers a fun introduction to the many ways that marine and land animals interact with their environments and with each other. ...Show more

A-Z of Endangered Animals (PB) by Jennifer Cossins

$18.99 AUD

Category: Natural History

This beautifully illustrated full-colour picture book is packed with interesting facts and is perfect for young conservationists and students with a keen interest in the world around us. A 2017 CBCA Honour Book. This beautifully illustrated full-colour picture book is packed with interesting facts and i s perfect for young conservationists and students with a keen interest in the world around us. On this journey through the alphabet, you will encounter some of the world's most beautiful, rare and endangered animals, from the majestic Amur tiger and the curious kakapo, to the misunderstood Tasmanian devil and the shy zebra duiker. Come on an illustrated expedition through the animal kingdom with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins. ...Show more

A kid's life in Ancient Egypt (So You Think You've Got It Bad?) by Chae Strathie

$16.99 AUD

Category: History & Places

A hilarious and fascinating look at what life was like for a child in ancient Egypt A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards! ...Show more

Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code by Jestine Ware (Editor); Rebel Girls; Joy Fowlkes (Managing editor); Marina Munn (Illustrator); Giulia Flamini (Designed by)

$18.99 AUD

Category: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs | Series: A\Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Chapter Book Ser.

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the exciting real-life adventures of Ada Lovelace, one of the world's first computer programmers. Growing up in nineteenth century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely everything. She is obsessed with machines and wi th creatures that fly. She even designs her own flying laboratory! According to her mother, Ada is a bit too wild, so she encourages Ada to study math. At first Ada thinks: Bleh! Who can get excited about a subject without pictures? But she soon falls in love with it. One day she encounters a mysterious machine, and from that moment forward Ada imagines a future full of possibility--one that will eventually inspire the digital age nearly two hundred years later. Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code is the story of a pioneer in the computer sciences, and a testament to women's invaluable contributions to STEM throughout history. This historical fiction chapter book also includes additional text on Ada Lovelace's lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to teach simple coding and mathematical concepts. About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book SeriesMeet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives and times of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader! ...Show more

Ada Lovelace (Little People, Big Dreams) by Isabel Sanchez Vegara

$19.99 AUD

Category: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs | Series: Little People, Big Dreams

Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of Lord Byron's daughter, from her early love of logic, to her plans for the world's first comput er program. As a child, Ada had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated herself to studying. Her work with the famous inventor, Charles Babbage, on a very early kind of computer made her the world's first computer programmer. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile of the mathematician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.   This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! ...Show more

Always Looking Up - Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer by Gehl Laura; Louise Pigott (Illustrator); Laura Gehl; Alex Oxton (Illustrator)

$26.99 AUD

$29.99 (10% off)

Category: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs | Series: She Made History Ser.

This empowering picture book biography tells the story of Nancy Grace Roman, the astronomer who overcame obstacles like weak eyesight and teachers who discouraged women from pursuing astronomy to lead the NASA team that built the Hubble Space Telescope. A testament to women in scientific careers and a r ecord of an important NASA milestone. ...Show more

Amelia Earhart (Little Guides to Great Lives) by Isabel Thomas

$14.99 AUD

Category: Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs | Series: Little Guides to Great Lives

The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart was a superstar of aviation in the 1920s and 1930s and a pioneer of women's rights. Her disappearance in 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, remains an unsolved mystery. From artists to aviators and scientists to revoluti onaries, Little Guides to Great Livesis a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Livestells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life. ...Show more

Ancient Egyptians by Liza Phipps; Avril Thompson

$19.99 AUD

Category: History & Places | Series: History Showtime Ser.

History Showtime brings a fresh new approach to history, combining essential learning with the fun of drama and music. History Showtime: Ancient Egyptians looks at the history of this great civilisation and describes the everyday life of its people, such as what they ate, what they wore and their belie fs. Alongside this key information are four songs, unique to this series, which bring the facts to life. At the end of the book is a simple playscript for children to act out about the death of Tutankhamun and subsequent discovery of his tomb. ...Show more

Animal Fossils by Natalie Hyde

$15.95 AUD

Category: Natural History

Perfect for the budding paleontologist, this book brings to life animals that lived long ago. With clear text and engaging questions, a full range of fossils from microscopic insects to gigantic prehistoric mammals is examined. Readers are encouraged to discuss the idea of "living fossils" and examine h ow fossilized animals have adapted into life forms still present today. ...Show more