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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
John Allan
These Mighty Mechanics bring to life some of the speediest machines on earth in thrilling fashion
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Introduce readers to vehicles and machinery with large, colorful photos and fact-filled text.
Introduce readers to vehicles and machinery with action-packed photos and engaging text.
Introduces the characteristics and life cycles of various reptiles and amphibians.
Meet some amazing animals–from caring crocodile mothers to meat eating plants, from the tallest parents in the woods to sea horse fathers looking after their young … with the odd…
As a top race car driver you can travel the world, meet lots of people, and live in luxury. However, to be successful and win championships you need hard work…
Use your math skills to be a topflight airline pilot. Pass your cadet assessment in flight training, and then travel the world. To become an officer, you will need to…
Who wouldn’t want to be a zookeeper? What an amazing job. Use your math skills to experience what it would be like if you were a keeper for a day…
It is called soccer in the United States, football in England, fussball in Germany, and voetball in Holland. In Spain, it is known as futbol and in Italy, they go…
Lightning quick and loaded with skill, basketball is one of the world’s most popular games. Its color, razzmatazz, and million-dollar superstars make it a fantastic spectator sport. America even has…
Tennis is a combination of speed and agility that is both exciting and fun to play. Major tournaments such as the US, French, and Australian Opens, as well as Wimbledon…
Dribble, kick, and swim your way to athletic success with this hands-on sports series
Discover the basics of gliding, from launch to landing. Take a look at the specialist clothing and gear needed to go pro, and meet gliding legends, pushing limits and breaking…
Uncover the history of the sport and discover different stunts and formations. Take a look at the specialist clothing and gear needed to go pro, and meet sky diving legends…
"Discover busy machines at work on a construction site, at an auto-repair shop, on a farm, and building a road. Take a look at them in action, then turn the…
"Head to the airport and see the planes take off and how the baggage carousel works. Hop on a train after using the ticket machine and watch out for the…
Freezing and scanning, washing and vacuuming; machines are everywhere in our daily life!
Learn how a hospital uses machines to see your bones and how a microscope can see tiny…
"Head to the theme park and see how rollers coasters roll and how bumper cars bump. Learn how ice cream stays cold at the seaside and how a lifeboat works…
A compact and compelling new account of the life and work of Berthold Lubetkin (1901-1990), widely regarded as the outstanding architect of his generation to practise in England. It explores…
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Trucks and Tractors Get onboard with the Mighty Mechanics who will take you on a fascinating tour of big tankers that carry fuel, big trucks built to race over bumpy…
Engaging text and full-color photographs help young readers learn about machinery so massive, it’s monstrous! –
Sky diving can give a feeling of total freedom as you fall through the air after jumping from a plane. Would you be brave enough to take the leap? Discover……
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Get ready to grab your board and head to the mountains, as we take a dive into the world of snowboarding. Discover… * The toughest tricks and stunts. * Breathtaking…
Rock climbing is about strength, balance and keeping a cool head, even when you’re afraid. Do you have what it takes? Discover… * The techniques you need to tackle tough…
Birds can be really cool characters and here we feature some pretty special ones that kids will want to read about. A Hornbill that can eat snakes, a Tailorbird that…
Reptiles and Amphibians has a magnificent array of thick skinned, scaly and slippery creatures on show. From the deer hunting Komodo Dragon, the world’s largest reptile to the baby Axolotl…
Plants are not always what they seem and can be full of surprises. The Rafflesia is a giant with a terrible smell, that attracts flies when its ready to be…
Creepy Crawlies maybe small for the most part but they make up for it when it comes to being interesting. Here we feature the aptly named Rhinoceros Beetle with multiple…
Racing Car Driver challenges you to plan for pit stops, work out who made pole position, prepare for the race and much more…Maths Adventures 2 is the next level in…
Stunt Performer challenges you to work out sky diving adventures, car crash stunts, human cannonball stunts and much more…Maths Adventures 2 is the next level in this inspiring maths series…
Verticle Drop theme park rides are used to explain gravity in motion. We take a thrilling look at falling for fun and the effects of acceleration, G-Forces and Kinetic Energy…
Clever Machinery uses the thrill of the rides to explain what machines are. Pulleys and levers, incredible propulsion, supporting loads just got a lot more interesting! Amusement Park Science a…
Switchback Turns looks at the fast and fascinating rides to explain how gravity works even when youare thrown upside down, how a pendulum swings, the dizzy science behind spinning and…
Roller Coaster Ride a theme park favourite, looks at the high speed thrills of acceleration and velocity. Forces, speed, friction it’s all here and more…Amusement Park Science a series of…
Do you want to be the best at swimming? This book is specially designed to show you how to master the skills to become a top swimmer. With… * Top…
Do you want to be the best at tennis? This book is specially designed to show you how to master the skills you see tennis stars use every day. With……
Join the mechanics on a tour of some of the world’s speediest machines. It’s a race to reveal which bike is fastest. Discover… * The fastest motorcycle races in the…
Join the mechanics on a tour of some of the world’s speediest track machines. Test the speed of Maglev trains, Skeleton racers, and many more. Discover… * The fastest train…
An exhilarating dive into some of the world’s most extreme sports. Combining stunning photography with clear, simple text, this series will keep you turning the pages.
