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The Science of Me by Anna Claybourne; Jennifer Jamieson (Illustrator)
$27.99 NZD
Category: Science and Maths
A fascinating look at how our family history shapes us physically, and at the links between us and our ancestors. From genetics and evolution to our environment and our families, this entertaining book looks at all the factors that shape us into the people we are. It explains how physical characteristic ...Show more
The Story of Inventions (PB) by Anna Claybourne
$19.98 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: Narrative Non-Fiction Ser.
From toilets, bread and blue jeans to aeroplanes, microwaves and computers, this title explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions that surround us were created. The development of one invention is detailed over each double page, revealing the real-life stories behind each creation, as well as h ...Show more
The Story of Science by Anna Claybourne
$29.99 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds
A narrative introduction to the brilliant brains and eureka moments behind the greatest scientific discoveries in history. Full of fascinating scientific facts about black holes, microscopic creatures, the truth about heat and light, what plants eat, DNA, diseases, dinosaurs, atoms, asteroids, X-rays an ...Show more
The Story of You by Anna Claybourne
$34.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction
Why do some people have blue eyes and others, green? Why are some people good at music, and others at sport? And why do some people love seafood, and others HATE olives? The Story of You has the answers! From genetics and evolution to our environment and our families, the book looks at all the factors ...Show more
Unequal Planet: Why some people have - and some have not (and what you can do to change it) by Anna Claybourne
$24.99 NZD
Category: Facts and Information
Unequal Planet offers young readers a clear, insightful look at Earth's ongoing inequality crisis If everyone on Earth was equal, we would have the same standards of living, opportunities, wealth, health and other factors that make our lives different. But this isn't the case, the world is not an equal ...Show more
Usborne Illustrated Guide to Greek Myths and Legends by Anna Claybourne
$27.99 NZD
Category: Hardback Picture Books | Series: Usborne Myths & Legends
This is a new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. Fully illustrated throughout, this title helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped. A full index and 'Who's Who' s ...Show more
Why Don't Fish Drown? by Anna Claybourne
$27.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction
Why Don't Fish Drown? is an irreverent and informative introduction to tricky questions about natural history, getting to the heart of the fascinating world of the animal kingdom and its varied cast. Why don't humans have tails? Why can't my dog talk to me? Why does a shark need such big teeth?Why Don't ...Show more