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Conquests and Dynasties : History of the World by John Farndon
$6.00 NZD
$19.99 (69% off)
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: History of the World
Jump back in time to discover what was happening in those oh-so-mysterious 'Middle Ages'. Some people were busy putting crowns on their heads, others were discovering mighty new religions, and many were invading far and wide...warlords carved out kingdoms in EuropeChina's only empress came to powerVikin ...Show more
Exploration and Revolution by John Farndon
$19.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: History of the World
Follow four centuries of discovery and change, from the moment the world was first explored to turbulent times when it turned upside down - even for people not going anywhere! See how...South American gold fuelled Spain's 'Golden Age'Ivan the Terrible made Russia BIGa French king lost his head (an ...Show more
Exploring History: Science & Technology by John Farndon
$14.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: Exploring History
"Exploring history" is a series of books that takes the reader through time, exploring the reality of what it was like to live in the past. Together the series spans the whole of the human era, from prehistoric times to life in the modern world. Follow in the steps of scientists, engineers and inventors ...Show more
Exploring Science: Inventions & Discoveries by Farndon John
$24.99 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction | Series: Exploring Science
Imagine what life would be like without the wheel, the safety lock or the flushable lavatory - without the automatic washing machine, the electric kettle or the television - Discover what the key inventions were, how they came to be made and the brilliant minds who created them. Looking at all aspects o ...Show more
Exploring Science: Planet Earth Continents by Farndon John
$7.50 NZD
$24.99 (69% off)
Category: General Non-Fiction
This title investigates the different elements that make up the Earth. The author explains the planet's fiery creation and its place in the Universe, and probes ocean depths as remarkable and varied as the continents above them. Practical experiments and projects reinforce the learning experience.
Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis (When Disaster Strikes) by John Farndon
$20.00 NZD
Category: Geography and Travel
Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis These two extreme events are of course related, and are equal partners in this book. We explain the geology of earthquakes, along with the effects of a sequence of shocks; typical rescue operations and the technology used for these; and how earthquakes may be predicted a ...Show more
Extreme Hurricanes and Tornados (When Disaster Strikes) by John Farndon
$20.00 NZD
Category: Geography and Travel
Extreme Hurricanes and Tornadoes Another book of two halves! The development and geography of a hurricane/cyclone is explained, with the effects of devastating storm surges on land, why and where these happen, and of raging wind and torrential rain.
Extreme Volcanoes (When Disaster Strikes) by John Farndon
$20.00 NZD
Category: Geography and Travel
Extreme Volcanoes takes a good all round look at volcanoes. Here we explain the geology behind eruptions, why, how and where they happen (including on the seabed), and the different types of devastation they can cause: loss of human life, livestock and harvests, damage to homes, transport, communication ...Show more
History Encyclopedia by Farndon John
$29.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History
This book takes the reader back through time, showing what it was like to live in the past. It investigates the whole of human history in a lively and accessible visual style, using detailed text and dramatic images to show how great cities were built and destroyed, how wars were lost and won, how new r ...Show more
How to live like a Samurai Warrior by John Farndon
$19.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: How to Live Like
At the age of five, Takeshi joins other youngsters to train as a noble samurai fighter. Join him in action as he: fires arrows at the gallop fights with the killer katana defeats three foes in bare-handed combat plunges into a great river battle If you can take on this tough life, the samurai 'way of th ...Show more
How to live like an Egyptian Mummy Maker by John Farndon
$19.99 NZD
Category: History and Pre-History | Series: How to live like
Travel down the Nile and into the heart of an ancient tomb with young Neferu, who is learning the mysterious work of embalming. You will see how: dog-headed Anubis weighs a dead person's heart brains and organs are removed maze-like pyramids are stocked with treasures the great pharoah Ramesses' mummy l ...Show more
Kill or Cure (Grisly History of Medicine) by John Farndon
$20.00 NZD
Category: General Non-Fiction
Kill or Cure takes a good look at surgeons and healers, covering early surgical practices and operations including a very famous patient Louis X!V and his successful albeit excruciating operation in his bottom region! Through to the start of early anaesthesia...what a relief that must have been!