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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Robyn Hardyman
Treasure or Curse From Inca gold and Egyptian curses to missing graves and poisoned tombs explore the fascinating often terrifying world of tombs and treasure.
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What could be worse than embalming a dead body? Being buried with it! Some pharaohs and wealthy Egyptians insisted their servants be buried with them to serve in the afterlife…
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"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the solar power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the…
A little snow can make for a fun afternoon full of snowball fights and the building of snowmen, but a lot of snow can cause serious damage and dangerous situations…
Wind can run the gambit from a refreshing breeze on a hot day to a force strong enough to destroy houses. This book looks at the physical characteristics of wind…
This book helps young readers understand healthy relationships.
Can fracking be a clean, green, and safe way to power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science…
"In this . . . science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the biomass industry could make…
"In this . . . science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the geothermal industry could make…
"In this . . . science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the nuclear industry could make…
Earth is under threat.
Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones–it’s time to…
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"In this ... science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the nuclear industry could make it a…
"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the wind power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the…
Exploring life science with math –Cover.
This title walks students through the practical steps of planning a camping adventure, from packing to picking out a campsite, while emphasizing the importance of safety
This volume explains the concept of a fable: defining the genre, detailing its characteristics, and reproducing some of the most famous examples of these stories from cultures around the world.
Provides instructions for origami Christmas projects, including a shining star, candy cane, and snowman.
Even though for many kids Halloween is most associated with trick-or-treating, this holiday hasn’t always been about candy! In fact, it’s a very old holiday, and a lot of its…
Provides instructions for origami projects related to the Hindu holiday of Diwali, including a Diwali lantern, candy box, and flower vase.
Discusses innovations in transportation, including electric vehicles, new fuels, and driverless vehicles.
Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to make origami birds. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8 –
Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths…
A series that looks at religious festivals with added step-by-step origami activities for festivity fun
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Listening is a skill that’s crucial for success in relationships, in school, and everyday life. Becoming a good active listener is possible even for the most easily distracted. Readers will…
Find out more about democracy, which countries use it to govern, and learn some positives and negatives about this type of government –
Monarchies have a king or a queen in charge of a country, but theres much more to a monarchy than who is in charge. Find out which countries have a…
Presents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done in ancient Greece and Rome, including peasant, slave, Olympic pankratist, laborer, fuller, gladiator, and soldier.
A work that discusses two great electrical engineers who changed the course of history with their inventions.
Presents the professional lives of Marie and Pierre Curie, and the advances they made in science.
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites and spread by mosquitoes. Especially dangerous to children, it’s the cause of 1 million deaths annually. About half of the world is…
With an estimated 3 to 5 million cases of the flu reported each year and more than 250,000 of those resulting in death, the flu virus remains a must-know topic…
