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Ancient Greece (Navigators) by Philip Steele
$19.50 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: Navigators
Ride on board an Athenian trireme at war, plunge yourself into the conflict with Troy, see how the famous gods of Olympus were worshipped, watch traditional Greek theare learn from some of the greatest scientific, artistic and philosophical minds of all time. Navigators: Ancient Greece puts you at the h ...Show more
Campaigners (20th Century Lives) by Philip Steele
$27.99 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds | Series: 20th Century Lives
20th Century Lives: Campaigners includes some of the world's most dynamic and influential campaigners, from Emmeline Pankhurst to Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Ghandi to Bob Geldof. It provides a fascinating insight into the experiences and achievements of these talented and inspirational people and sheds ...Show more
Children's A to Z Encyclopedia by Philip Steele
$49.99 NZD
Category: Facts and Information
Children's A to Z Encyclopedia covers a full range of clearly arranged alphabetical topics, from ancient history and countries of the world to wildlife, politics, technology and more. This volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 9+ through the teen ...Show more
China and Beijing (Developing World) by Philip Steele
$21.99 NZD
Category: Geography and Travel | Series: Developing World
China's economic rise during the past twenty years has been meteoric, as a nation of farmers has been transformed into an industrial superpower. This transformation is reflected in China's capital city, Beijing. The new China faces many challenges, from population and pollution to political reform and h ...Show more
First Atlas (Miles Kelly) by Philip Steele
$18.99 NZD
Category: Atlases
This brightly illustrated atlas, containing over 20 maps, provides a perfect introduction to world geography, enabling young readers to explore and discover with the help of appealing, contemporary artwork. Each spread covers a particular region of the world and contains a clearly labelled, colourful ma ...Show more
Fling, Sling and Batter Your Way to Victory by Philip Steele
$18.99 NZD
Category: Art and Craft
Discover the gruesome armoury of medieval warfare, and learn how foot soldiers laid siege to massive castles. This boxed set includes a 24-page book and 15 model pieces that will allow you to build a working siege catapult and assemble walls, towers and gatehouses to batter into submission. Full instruc ...Show more
Legendary Journey: Trains by Philip Steele
$42.99 NZD
Category: Pop Up, Novelty & Touch and Feel
The slide-out, see-through story of world-famous trains and railways. Climb aboard for an enthralling story of train history, from the invention of steam locomotives to the advanced technologies of high-speed rail. Slide out the carriages and lift up the flaps to see inside iconic trains. Including engi ...Show more
Navigators: Ancient Rome by Philip Steele
$19.50 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction
Travel back in time to the bustling centre of a civilization that dominated the world. Find out more about the Romans -- senators and citizens, soldiers and slaves -- and the intrigues, power struggles and day-to-day dramas of life in ancient Rome. Take a tour of crowded apartment blocks, busy streets a ...Show more
Pyramids Were Built (I Wonder Why) by Philip Steele
$18.50 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: I Wonder Wny
This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect f ...Show more
Record Breakers - The Most Dangerous (Kingfisher Readers: Level 5) by Philip Steele
$9.00 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: Kingfisher Readers Level 5
This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children's interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.
Step into the Chinese Empire by Philip Steele
$12.99 NZD
Category: Geography and Travel
Step into the amazing world of the Chinese Empire and uncover the secrets of the world's oldest continuous civilisation. Explore Chinese culture and beliefs, from their ancient origins through to the abdication of the last emperor. Discover fascinating facts about the Chinese people and find out why tom ...Show more
The Atlas of Great Journeys by Philip Steele
$39.99 NZD
Category: Geography and Travel
The Atlas of Great Journeysallows readers to follow in the footsteps of the most daring adventurers as they set out to explore the unknown. Fascinating original map illustrations show the world's greatest journeys, and lavishly illustrated fact pages tell the stories of each expedition - what dangers th ...Show more