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The Book of New Zealand Records and Firsts
 

The Book of New Zealand Records and Firsts (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Barnett, Stephen

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Did you know that a New Zealander holds a world record for diving deepest underwater on a single breath of air? And that Kiwis have created the world's longest chocolate bar? Or which tiny piece of paper is New Zealand's most valuable? The Book of New Zealand Records and Firsts i ...

ISBN 9781775430315
Published 1 October 2011 by Scholastic
Interest Age 6-12 years
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Guinness World Records 2012

Guinness World Records 2012 (Hardback, Revised edition)

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Discover 1000s of new and classic records in Guinness World Records 2012. Get on your marks for the London Olympics, celebrate with record-breaking Royals and marvel at the International Space Station. Discover over 900 new eye-popping photographs, hundreds of bite-sized facts ...

ISBN 9781904994688
Published 5 September 2011 by Macmillan Publishers New Zeala
Interest Age 8-12 years
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Animal: DK Eyewitness
 

Animal: DK Eyewitness (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

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Features photographs that give your child an eyewitness view of the homes and characteristics of bugs, birds and other living creatures. This title helps your child to learn about behaviour, evolution and human relationships related to the animal kingdom.

ISBN 9781405378659
Release Date 22 February 2012 by Penguin
Interest Age 9-11 years
Series Eyewitness
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New Zealand Inventory of Biodiversity: Volume Three : Kingdoms Bacteria, Protozoa, Chromista, Plantae, Fungi
  

New Zealand Inventory of Biodiversity: Volume Three : Kingdoms Bacteria, Protozoa, Chromista, Plantae, Fungi (Hardback)

Edited by Gordon, Dennis P.

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This volume is the third in the trilogy that provides a review and inventory of New Zealand's entire living and fossil biodiversity - an international effort involving more than 220 New Zealand and overseas specialists and the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. Together ...

ISBN 9781927145050
Published 1 January 2012
Interest Age 13-18 years
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First Encyclopedia of the Human Body

First Encyclopedia of the Human Body (Hardback, New edition)

By Chandler, Fiona; Illustrated by Hancock, David; Woodcock, John

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Introduces young readers to the wonders of the human body. Filled with information on the brain, respiration, circulation and the senses, this title answers such questions as 'Where does your food go?' 'How many bones are there in your body?' and 'What are eyelashes for?'.

ISBN 9781409520092
Published 17 June 2011 by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Interest Age 5-8 years
Series Usborne First Encyclopedias
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First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life (Hardback, New edition)

By Taplin, Sam; Illustrated by Hancock, David

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What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Suitable for school projects, this title introduces young readers to the wonder of the prehistoric world. It also features illustrations, photographs of dinosaur models and links to recommended we ...

ISBN 9781409520979
Published 23 May 2011 by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Interest Age 5-8 years
Series Usborne First Encyclopedias
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First Encyclopedia of Science

First Encyclopedia of Science (Hardback, New edition)

By Firth, Rachel; Illustrated by Hancock, David

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Why do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Suitable for school projects, this book helps you find out the answers to these and many more questions. It introduces young readers to the wonders of science. It comes with simple text, photographs and illustrations, fun sci ...

ISBN 9781409522447
Published 15 April 2011 by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Interest Age 5-8 years
Series Usborne First Encyclopedias
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Arms and Armour

Arms and Armour (Paperback)

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Offers a look at the history of weapons and armour through the ages. This title includes real-life photographs that reveal the design, construction, and workings or armour, offering an 'eyewitness' view of how methods of warfare have changed.

ISBN 9781405346603
Published 27 June 2011 by Penguin
Interest Age 9-11 years
Series Eyewitness
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How Things Work Encyclopedia

How Things Work Encyclopedia (Hardback)

By DK

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A reference that helps young readers and writers discover how things are made and work. It helps you discover how the human body stays alive, what keeps a plane in the sky, why fireworks go 'bang' and the amazing process that makes a plant grow. It also includes bite-sized facts, ...

ISBN 9781405350129
Published 4 January 2010 by Penguin
Interest Age 9-11 years
Series First Reference
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Football

Football (Paperback)

By DK

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From why gloves make a goalkeepers job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly, this title helps children learn about football. It covers it's history, tactics, teams, superstars and supporters. It also offers downloadable sporty images on the clip-art CD, as w ...

ISBN 9781405353823
Published 29 March 2010 by Penguin
Interest Age 9-11 years
Series Eyewitness
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