Educational : Geography

Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Lonely Planet Kids' The Big Earth Book takes children on a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more to show how four elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and everything that exists today. Amazing facts, photography and illustrations bring our planet and its past to life in an exciting, engaging way. Written by Mark Brake, a science writer and broadcaster who's worked for NASA, the BBC and the National Science Museum of Thailand, and created in consultation with Dr Mike Goldsmith, a research scientist and writer with a PhD in astrophysics from Keele University in the UK. Highlights include: Earth: How the Earth was formed The structure of the Earth Plate tectonics and rocks Earthquakes and volcanoes Humans in the stone age Hunter-gatherers and farming Fossils and digging for treasure DNA: the code of life Fire: Ingredients for fire Fire and humans The history of fire The dangers of wildfire The Great Fire of London Gunpowder and fireworks The combustion engine Carbon and global warming Air: What's air made of? The Northern Lights How animals learned to fly Dinosaurs in the air Birds and bats The history of flight Speech and language Music and instruments Weather and climate Water: The origins of water Rivers and oceans The water cycle The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Canals, bridges and dams Exploring the seas The age of exploration Tsunamis and waterfalls About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

Title: Big Earth Book
Author: LONELY PLANET KIDS
Series: Lonely Planet Kids
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 13/10/2017
Price: $30.00
RRP: $30.00
Imprint: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
ISBN: 9781787012776
Available stock: 1

How much money do you have in your piggy bank? Have you ever used an automatic teller machine? How are coins made? Which country uses giant, heavy stones as currency? In Young Reed's Currencies of the World find out where money comes from, how it is used, what the word 'economy' means, how you can spot counterfeit banknotes and much more. Learn about the early days of trading furs and tools, to modern banking and stock markets.

Title: Currencies of the World How Money Works
Author: ELLIS JULIE
Format: Limp
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/01/2014
Price: $15.00
RRP: $15.00
Imprint: New Holland
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
ISBN: 9781921580161
Available stock: 1

Title: Explore Aotearoa
Author: WALL BRONWEN
Format: Limp
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/11/2017
Price: $29.90
RRP: $29.90
Imprint: Kennet Bros
Publisher: Kennett Brothers Limited
ISBN: 9780994145406
Available stock: 2

Where are the regions of New Zealand? How did they develop? What makes them special and cool to visit? Through maps, photos, fact boxes and simpletext, Regions of New Zealand takes younger readers on a tour from Northland to Southland with fascinating insights into Maori rohe (regions), olden-day provinces and sports teams. Suitable for school-age kids or visitors.

Title: Regions of NZ An Easy Guide
Author: DOWLING PETER
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/10/2017
Price: $30.00
RRP: $30.00
Imprint: Oratia
Publisher: Oratia Media
ISBN: 9780947506353
Available stock: 2

Title: Start Up Geography - Traffic & Safety
Author: LEE ANNA
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/06/2009
Price: $35.80
RRP: $35.00
Imprint: Evans Brothers U K
ISBN: 9780237524609
Available stock: 1

Title: World of Cities
Author: MURRAY LILY
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/10/2017
Price: $35.00
RRP: $35.00
Imprint: Walker Books
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406377217
Available stock: 1