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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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Steve Jobs the Man Who Thought Different

Steve Jobs the Man Who Thought Different (Paperback)

By Blumenthal, Karen

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An unauthorized/unofficial biography --T.p. verso.

ISBN 9781408832066
Published 1 May 2012 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Interest Age 12-15 years
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Birds of Prey
 

Birds of Prey (Paperback)

By de la Bedoyere, Camilla

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ISBN 9781848102637
Published 1 November 2011 by Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
Interest Age 0-12 years
Series 100 Facts
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The Ultimate Book of Famous People

The Ultimate Book of Famous People (Paperback)

By Various

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This riveting book tells the stories of people who have influenced the course of history over the last 2000 years: statesmen, scientists, inventors, artists, film stars, sports heroes and many more. Arranged in themes and chronologically, all the family will enjoy The Ultima ...

ISBN 9780199135257
Published 1 January 2009 by Oxford University Press
Interest Age 9-11 years
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Do Igloos Have Loos?

Do Igloos Have Loos? (Hardback)

By Symons, Mitchell

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Why are slugs so slimy? What is the best thing to do if you fall into quicksand? Why does skin go wrinkly when we stay in the bath for too long? How rare are four-leafed clovers? Was there a Mary who had a little lamb? How clever is your right foot? And are there any loos in iglo ...

ISBN 9780385617840
Published 3 December 2010 by Random House
Interest Age 7-9 years
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Why Does Ear Wax Taste So Gross?

Why Does Ear Wax Taste So Gross? (Hardback)

By Symons, Mitchell

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Did you know that humans share a third of their DNA with lettuces? That cockroaches fart every fifteen minutes? And that the average person spends six months of their life on the loo? This book contains funny facts.

ISBN 9780385615709
Published 4 December 2009 by Random House
Interest Age 9-11 years
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Let's Read a Book

Let's Read a Book (Hardback)

By Walton, Ruth

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An original and innovative series of illustrated non-fiction books that introduces children to the world that surrounds them from the starting point of very familiar activity

ISBN 9780749688554
Published 29 March 2010 by Hachette Children's Books
Interest Age 7-9 years
Series Let's Find Out
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Know it All
 

Know it All (Hardback)

By DK

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With lists of the weirdest beetles, the fastest jet aircraft, the scariest sharks, the least intelligent dinosaurs and more, this title is suitable for curious minds. It includes pictorial galleries, timelines and 'how to' boxes with unusual step-by-steps so that you can discover ...

ISBN 9781405355339
Published 2 August 2010 by Penguin
Interest Age 9-11 years
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Top Gear: A Reasonably Priced Book of Useless Stuff

Top Gear: A Reasonably Priced Book of Useless Stuff (Hardback)

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Ever wanted to know how many Jeremy Clarksons tall the London Eye is? What about how to say the name of the volcano James May drove up? Or if there are any foods Richard Hammond will actually eat? This title provides you with answers to these questions and more.

ISBN 9781405907958
Published 29 August 2011 by BBC Children's Books
Interest Age 9-11 years
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31 Ways to Change the World

31 Ways to Change the World (Paperback)

By Are What We Do, We

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Intends to inspire children - to use their everyday actions to change the world. This book includes actions that are fun and easy for children to do but add up to making a big difference. It gives children the responsibility for changing the world, one bit at a time.

ISBN 9781406327151
Published 5 April 2010 by WALKER BOOKS LTD
Interest Age 5-8 years
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