The Story of Tutankhamun by Patricia Cleveland-Peck
$29.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards 2018. Uncover the true story of an Egyptian king, and the 20th century explorer who found him.Discover the troubles Tutankhamun faced as a young king, his untimely death, and his legacy, which lay hidden for centuries. Pore ove ...Show more
The Story of World War One by Richard Brassey
$17.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction
It began 100 years ago. They said it would be over by Christmas. They were wrong! Read about the tanks and trenches, bombs and battlefields that make up the chilling story of World War One. Did you know that German Zeppelins were made from cow intestines, the same material as sausage skins, so sausages ...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
The Story of the Car: Great Machines & Inventions of Our Time (HB) by Giles Chapman
$29.99 NZD
Category: Transport | Series: The Story of
A beautifully illustrative history of the world's most iconic and popular cars of all time. Perfect for children and adult motoring fans alike! Cars do so much more than get us from A to B: they are vehicles of beauty that allow drivers to determine their own destination. Trace their extraordinary hist ...Show more
The Story of the Exploration of Space by Penny Clarke
$26.00 NZD
Category: Space | Series: Adventures in the Real World
The Story of the Exploration of Space comprehensively covers the exploration of space from the very earliest rockets, through the experimental flights of the 1950s and 1960s and speculates over the future of space travel. It also covers the intense rivalry of the 'Space Race' between the former USSR and ...Show more
The Story of the First World War for Children by John Malam
$13.79 NZD
$22.99 (40% off)
Category: History and Pre-History
The First World War was the world's first 'total war'. Although large-scale wars like the Napoleonic wars had ranged across many territories, the scale of WWI was unprecedented. It was also the first war between modern, industrialised nations and mechanised warfare saw new and terrifying weapons deploye ...Show more
The Story of the First World War for Children: 1914-1918 by John Malam
$16.00 NZD
$24.99 (35% off)
Category: History and Pre-History
The First World War was total war on an unprecedented scale. Industrialized nations engaged in mechanized warfare, deploying new and terrifying weapons: airplanes, tanks, zeppelins, giant warships, and poison gas. Using archival photos, maps, and drawings, this fact-packed book explains to children what ...Show more
The Story of the Olympics by Minna Lacey
$10.99 NZD
Category: Sports and Outdoor Activities | Series: Young Reading
This text presents an engaging look at the story of the Olympic Games, from its foundations in ancient Greece to the global spectacles seen by modern audiences.
The Story of the Second World War for Children by Peter Chrisp
$34.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction
Published in association with Imperial War Museums, The Story of the Second World War for Children sensitively explores history's deadliest conflict. Packed with photographs, maps, and detailed cross-sections of famous tanks, aircraft, submarines, and warships, it outlines key battles and shows how the ...Show more
The Story of the Stars by Neal Layton
$34.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction
First came the bestselling The Story of Everything, then came the bestselling The Story of Things and now here's The Story of Stars! Find out everything you ever wanted to know about the stars told in 10 pop-up spreads by the Smarties award-winner Neal Layton. Neal's unique perspective on stars from tho ...Show more
The Story of the Titanic for Children: Astonishing little-known facts and details about the most famous ship in the world by Joe Fullman
$24.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
Explore the beautiful sundecks, marvel at the luxurious design and relive the tragic sinking of the world's most famous ship with The Story of the Titanic for Children. Over one hundred years on, the captivating story of the Titanic has lost none of its appeal. This stunning book explores real-life stor ...Show more
The Story of the Universe - A Journey Through Space and Time by Anne Rooney
$22.99 NZD
Category: Space
Young readers can take a journey through the vast cosmos and discover the origins of our incredible universe in this beautiful hardcover guide. This lavishly illustrated, full-colour reference book introduces children to the fundamentals of cosmology, from the first moments of the Big Bang to the future ...Show more