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Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions: about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet sadly, too often, this inborn curiosity is not developed and with age the questions fall away. This is a book designed to harness chil ...Show more
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A wisdom of wombats? A loveliness of ladybirds? A parcel of penguins? Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with CBCA award-winning Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins. Featuring 28 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, this book will delight c ...Show more
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The answers to lifes biggest questions can be found in the smallest places, once you are ready to look. Get set for an insightful (and hilarious) peek into what we can learn from the world of the ant.
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Bruce Pascoe has collected a swathe of literary awards for Dark Emu and now he has brought together the research and compelling first person accounts in a book for younger readers. Using the accounts of early European explorers, colonists and farmers, Bruce Pascoe compellingly argues for a reconsiderati ...Show more
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Why does each koala in a zoo need 1000 trees? How do you check a Tree-kangaroo's pouch for joeys? Why is a wombat's poo square-shaped? And how do dogs help look after 'extinct' bandicoots? Discover all this and more, as we take you behind the scenes of a modern Australian zoo and animal hospital. Find ...Show more
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A graphically stunning introduction to constellations for the youngest readers, following the meteoric rise of global bestseller Seeing Stars This stylish, informative board book helps younger children identify six of the most recognizable animal constellations from The Great Bear to the The Southern F ...Show more
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From the creators of the sensational book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, comes an exciting new title: I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions. Designed for girls of all ages looking to explore and train their rebel spirit, I Am a Rebel Girl is filled with activities that cha ...Show more
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Explore the ocean homes of 23 marine animals in this narrative nonfiction picture book, featuring 8 pages of fact-packed endnotes about wildlife, oceans about the world, clean energy and ocean conservation.
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Travel through time and take part in a chronological journey with this interactive book, filled with flaps and novelty elements. Prepare to chart a brief history of the world and its inhabitants. From dinosaurs to DNA, and from reed boats to rockets, celebrate the landmarks and inventions that have made ...Show more
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Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments gives curious young readers dozens of colorful, exciting projects designed to teach them about the basics of science, physics and chemistry. They'll learn about critical thinking, how to conduct an experiment, and how to measure results, all while enjoying thems ...Show more
Category: Reference | Series: Our Universe Ser.
"Hi, I'm Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome.I've been around for almost 4.6 billion years. Someone needs to give you the facts, and I'm the best planet for the job. Take a look inside and explore the world of-well, the world!"Earth! is filled to the brim with eye-opening, kid-friendly facts about ...Show more
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A series of interactive novels for the highly adventurous. Read if you dare! Mistakes will cost you dearly! You Choose . . . Aussie Rules superstar or total footy flop! You're a huge Aussie Rules fan with dreams of playing for your favourite team. But along the way to AFL stardom there are many obsta ...Show more
