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Ancient Wonders - Then & Now introduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive tour, kids will discover each marvel by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps to reveal how these wonders were built and what they once looked like.

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Get ready to travel across the world and back into history, to meet some of the worlds greatest explorers in this big fun, fully illustrated reference book. Learn about the lives of Amelia Earhart and Charles Darwin, and explore themed spreads that investigate everything from the First Journeys out of Africa to Aboriginal Songlines.

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Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet's wildest and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert, and swing off the end of the world in Ecuador. Packed with incredible facts, photos and illustrations.

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Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney Opera House, you'll discover these iconic structures secrets, learn about their history and find out why they have become 'wonders' of the world.

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What animals will you encounter in the forest How do you avoid a bear attack Where do you find water in the desert How do you build shelter on an island This handy guide is packed with tips and tricks to survive in the wilderness, from gathering supplies, to reading a map and even escaping quicksand!

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Discover over 12 gripping retellings of notable shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues and danger on the high seas. Find amazing illustrations, historic photography and interactive elements that reveal extra twists and surprises: a must-buy for curious minds fascinated by dramatic real-life events.

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Discover the secret lives of the extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and gives tips on how you can help protect our wild neighbours.

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(Paperback)

Now available in an updated and revised edition, 'Photos that Changed the World' gathers together images of pivotal moments in world history in one stunning volume.

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*First title in a new non-fiction series aimed at readers aged 12+ *A fascinating collection of writings portraying life for pioneer women *Liberally illustrated, with interesting ephemera and fact boxes

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A selected history of the protests in New Zealand that shape modern day Aotearoa, starting with the early 1800s, through to anti-nuclear and land rights. Mandy Hager looks at the background, the structure of the protest and how it affected attitudes. Includes a brief look at the Pacific Islands claims for independence.

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From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Boudica's Secret Diary. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind.

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From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Queen Victoria's Secret Diary. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind.

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*Third title in the well-received NZ Series launched in 2019 *Aimed at readers intermediate and high-school age *Liberally illustrated, with ephemera and information boxes

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Readers can discover the foul facts about the SCOTLAND, including the truth about William Wallace, the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques, and how to terrify a tourist with Scottish ghost stories. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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(Paperback)

Discover all the terrifying facts about the number one river in London, the Terrible Thames. From gory stories of death, crime and creepy creatures to the freezing Frost Fairs, which featured elephant parades over the ice, it's all in Horrible Histories: Terrible Thames. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book, perfect for fans old and new.

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Embark on an adventure with world-famous treasure hunters and learn more about gold lost at the bottom of the sea, even a stolen football trophy.

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This book presents eight of the most notorious spies in history, from Queen Elizabeth I's 16th-century spymaster to the Serbian-born agent who may have inspired the character of James Bond.

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"When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Endurance Expedition to Antarctica, what's a teenage history buff to do Try to avoid becoming stranded, of course! From the crushing of the Endurance to a heroic lifeboat journey, Nick must survive one of the most amazing expeditions of the early 1900s"--

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See ancient China through the eyes of more than 25 young people as they set out in life. Here you will meet teenagers like Chao, a papermakers son and Baozhai, a talented poet. You will spend time with a hardworking student, a soldier stationed on the Great Wall, a silk makers daughter and boys travelling the Silk Road.

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Discover ancient Greece through the eyes of the young people who live there. Introduces 20 young Greeks and the jobs they are learning. Makes the ancient Greek world more accessible for today's young readers. Shows the lives of girls and women on every page providing an inclusive view of life in the ancient world.

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They may not have had TikTok or Instagram, but Ancient Roman children lived in families and had friends and families and fun just like kids today. This book shows you how they lived, what they wore, ate and studied and the jobs they learned to do.