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Desribed as 'grey ghosts' because they are seldom seen in New Zealand forests, Kokako are known for their incredible song. This book delves into their world - one preyed upon by predators in a shrinking habitat. it tells the remarkable story of hoe the Kokako, New Zealand's last remaining species of wattlebird, is being saved. Well known author Maria Gill sets the scene, locating where Kokako are found in pockets of North Island forest and one island deep in Fiordkland in the South Island. Thanks to the Kokako Recovery Group, matin... read more

The Life Cycle Series comes alive with stunning images and educational text.

This second volume, formerly titled "Sharing the Joy of Nature," is a treasury of some of Joseph's favorite nature games for both adults and children. Joseph also introduces his remarkable technique of Flow Learning, showing how to match nature activities to the interest and energy levels of children, and to organize them in a way that works, placing them in thematic sequence to ensure a genuinely uplifting experience. Cornell's unique blend of knowledge and warmth creates a contagious atmosphere for learning.

After noticing his dad's plough kept pulling up interesting stones and bones on their Wairau Bar farm, a 13-year-old boy named Jim Eyles, armed with a potato fork and a piece of number-8 fencing wire, set off one day and dug up a giant moa egg. He kept digging and found Maori adzes and the bones of extinct birds until he was being visited by leading museum directors from around the country. Through a lot of digging, a pile of curiosity, and often a bit of number-8 wire, archaeologists in New Zealand have been digging up the past ... read more

Now available for the first time in picture book format, Richard Scarry's classic title What Do People Do All Day?
Packed with pictures and things to spot on every page, this classic has been refreshed to bring the world of Richard Scarry to a new generation of readers. What do people do all day? Everyone is busy in Busytown - from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow a colourful collection of busy people working through their busy days. Captain Salty and his crew a... read more

Bluetooth, HDTV, SEMs, PSP and Wii, your child's world is full of cool gadgets and clever technology - want them to know how it all works? Watch them open up the cool lenticular cover of this paperback edition to reveal what's inside their games console, how spies use GSM for covert operations and look at the world's fastest robot, virtual online worlds and more. It's a microscopic, x-rayed, cross-sectioned and close-up look at loads of amazing gadgets and technology.

A fantastic new editions of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the solar system and beyond. Simple text, amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of exciting recommended websites make this topic easy to understand.

Learning times tables has never been more fun. Learn the two times table to a disco beat...rap your way through the four times table...swing through the ten times table. From rap to calypso, reggae to motown, each number in this unique introduction to the twelve times tables is accompanied by a different form of modern music. Paperback book with accompanying CD, and colourful poster inside back cover. Included is a short history of the roots of each music style featured.

This comprehensive dictionary contains illustrations for over 1,300 of the most common words used. A useful section covers colours, numbers, days of the week, months of the year and other essential concepts found in day-to-day life. Words that need further explanation are accompanied by sentences that, with the illustration, make their meanings clearer. Clearly laid out and easy to use, The Reed Picture Dictionary also contain word lists for days of the week, months of the year, family members, shapes and colours. There is also an ... read more

This is a book about nature for naughty kids. Nice kids learn about the life-cycle of the monarch butterfly and tadpoles turning into frogs. Naughty kids want to know about squashed hedgehogs and dead pukeko. Nice kids like to look at books with pretty pictures of puppy dogs and kittens. Naughty kids would rather see blood and guts and maggots. And dinosaurs. Don't forget the dinosaurs.

The must have junior guide to survival in the New Zealand bush. Would you know what to do if you were lost in the bush? Sam loves the amazing bush, but he knows he's not to go into the bush alone. When Tuffy the dog escapes, though, Sam rushes in to save him ...and before long, Sam realizes he's lost! Suddenly, he remembers how dangerous the bush can be, especially when you're alone. He'll need to be careful if he is to stay safe until he is rescued. Bit by bit, Sam remembers all the rules for survival that Grandpa Tua has taught h... read more

Come for a quiet, peaceful walk through the New Zealand bush and see it through a child's eyes. Meet trees that talk, watch shadows chasing each other, find strange creatures slithering through the grass, hear the birds sing in the clear air. Learn about the the mighty Kahikatea trees as told by Grandad and Grandma Kahikatea who have lived in the bush for over 600 years. This delightful rhyming story is illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs and will encourage children to explore reserves in their area to see what they can discover.

An ancient land isolated by vast oceans, New Zealand is home to many fascinating creatures. From a prehistoric reptile to one of the world's largest insects, you'll discover some of the most unusual and impressive species on our planet. Featuring stunning illustrations and text by award-winning wildlife illustrator Sandra Morris, this book will double as the perfect reference for the home or school and as a beautiful gift book.

Mitchell Symons, the revolting reference expert, turns his attention to the world of sport. Whether you're a sports nut or more of an armchair follower, there will be facts and stories to entertain and educate you. Find out: which striker's shorts fell down when he took a penalty; when some ducklings interrupted a rowing race; who played in the longest tennis match ever; and, which football team's fanzine is called 'Linesman, You're Rubbish'.

Now in paperback. Coinciding with the centenary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctica expedition, this is a touching story of ambition and a celebration of the harshest continent from renowned Australian illustrator, Peter Gouldthorpe.

Go outside and play! Here, at your fingertips, are how to's for more than seventy best-loved games, all set to spread the fun of active play to kids of all ages. Do you know how to draw a hopscotch grid? What's the silliest challenge in the game of sardines? How do you keep from being "out" in SPUD? Is there any way to escape the blob? This lively, infectious guide to games runs the gamut from classic to contemporary: kick the can, freeze tag, blindman's bluff, red light green light, four square, duck duck goose, and so many more.... read more

For the legions of dedicated Ripley's fans, and anyone else on the planet who loves unbelievable facts and jaw-dropping images, the latest annual in our bestselling series is a feast of delights. Be amazed at a pink dolphin, the student no bigger than her school bag, an island of lost dolls, and sword swallowing feats past and present. A compendium of incredible and bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features, presented in a stunning new design, this book also offers access to our fully-integrated website featuring astounding v... read more