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Large 9781760507275

Deep Dive into Deep Sea (#2 Explore Your World) by Tim Flannery

$26.99 AUD

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Category: Encycopaedias, Science, Maths & reference materials | Series: Explore Your World

Get ready to dive into the darkest depths of the sea with real-life explorer and scientist, Professor Tim Flannery. You might think you know about the ocean, but the deep sea is nothing like the beach. Things are WEIRD down there.  Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the deep se a? Why would a sea cucumber have teeth on its butt? And what on earth is a headless chicken monster? Put on your SCUBA gear - you're about to find out!   From the author of the best-selling Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing!, this compendium will enthral and enlighten readers with bizarre facts and vibrant illustrations of the most incredible creatures hiding in the deep sea. Prepare to gasp, laugh and squirm in disgust! ...Show more

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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals by Sami Bayly

$32.99 AUD

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Category: Animals & Natural World

Dangerous animals get a bad rap, but this beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia helps us appreciate the incredible features of some of our more hair-raising animal species. With more than sixty of the most deadly and dangerous animals from across the world to explore, every page of this beautifully ill ustrated volume is more eye-opening than the last. You will learn interesting facts about these fascinating species, (many of which you won't have even known were deadly) such as how they have adapted to survive and whether we should be threatened by these animals or appreciate them for their incredible features. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals from the Cone Shell to the Wolverine and the Irukandji Jellyfish to the Slow Loris, debating their relative dangerous features, learning about science and nature along the way.  This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. A brilliant companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals. ...Show more

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The Human Body Survival Guide by George Ivanoff

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Category: Encycopaedias, Science, Maths & reference materials

Can you imagine anything more gross than the human body?Seriously, inside and out, it is DISGUSTING! Blood and guts are bad enough, but there is so much more. We burp and fart. We secrete spit and snot and sweat. We pee! We poo! Everywhere we go, we're shedding bits of ourselves. Skin. Hair. Nails. And bodies are a breeding ground for germs, bacteria, fungus, lice and more. The Human Body Survival Guide will take you on a weird and wonderful journey and teach you everything you wanted to know about our bodies, and some stuff you didn't want to know! Ever wondered what the biggest organ in the body is? Whether your nose and ears continue to grow after you die? Or what a healthy poo looks like? Hold on to your insides... Here we GO! ...Show more

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The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures (HB) by Stephen Krensky

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Category: History

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids. Meet an incredible cast of fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Thunderbird flying over North America and learn about the Native American traditi ons that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump on board an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see... From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia. This is the only kids' guide to magical creatures that tells you the history behind the mythology. ...Show more

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Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather by Stephanie Owen Reeder; Tania Mccartney (Illustrator)

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Category: Encycopaedias, Science, Maths & reference materials

Age range 5+Did you know that, in 2009, a massive dust storm in Australia blew red dust and sand all the way to New Zealand, where it turned the glaciers pink? That, in 1899, Cyclone Mahina plucked dolphins out of the ocean in Far North Queensland and deposited them on cliff tops? That it snowed at Ulur u in 1997? In Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather, readers are introduced to the wide range of weather in Australia, with bite-size pieces of information presented alongside graphic illustrations to entice young readers. Older readers will enjoy the detailed explanations about everything weather, from what causes certain phenomena to reading weather maps, exploring the climate of the past and preparing for the climate of the future. With sections about Australia's extreme weather and the effects of climate change, Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather gently introduces young readers to the challenges of a warming planet and encourages them to be mindful of impact their actions have on the environment. A resource section and glossary of weather words at the back of the book enable a parent, teacher or older reader to satisfy the deeper interest in weather that the book is sure to stimulate. ...Show more

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