Browse by category
The History of Everything in 32 Pages by Anna Claybourne; Jan Van der Veren (Illustrator)
$29.99 AUD
Category: History
In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards! From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first ...Show more
Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes by Lonely Planet; Marzia Accatino; Laura Brenlla (Illustrator)
$26.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.
From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology, enthralling with tales of creation, legendary fa ...Show more
How Ships Work (Lonely Planet Kids) by Clive Gifford
$24.99 AUD
Category: History
Coming about From dinghies to freight liners, pirate ships to submarines, across oceans and up rivers, set sail on a fascinating journey through the world of ships in this new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In this companion to How Airports Work and How Trains Work, young readers travel t ...Show more
In the Lamplight by Dianne Wolfer
$26.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Lighthouse Girl Ser.
From fighting for the right to vote to nursing conscripted young men, Rose's life changes forever when World War I arrives in the peaceful English village of Harefield. With an influx of wounded Australian soldiers, the villagers rally around to provide care and comfort, despite suffering their own casu ...Show more
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
$32.99 AUD
Category: History
Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something? Or thought about how we can weigh the earth? Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe? Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and eve ...Show more
Cities: Then and Now (HB) by Joe Fullman
$24.99 AUD
Category: History
This fun and colourful lift-the-flap book gives a unique insight into how cities looked in the past, compared to how they look now. With ancient cities and ruins including Pompeii, Great Zimbabwe and Babylon, discover how history has shaped our planet''s urban areas and changed them over time. Featur ...Show more
Timeline Science and Technology by Peter Goes
$34.99 AUD
Category: History
A visual introduction to our planet and society told through the history of our greatest inventions and the technology that has changed the world. In his signature playful style, Peter Goes illustrates the most fascinating technologies, from the first tools to the most specialized IT, from medical brea ...Show more
Strangers on Country by David Hartley; Kirsty Murray; Dub Leffler (Illustrator)
$29.99 AUD
Category: History
Age range 8+ Giom, Anco and Duramboi are the names of just three young shipwreck survivors and convict escapees who were given refuge by Indigenous communities during the nineteenth century. No one knows exactly how many received sustenance from the local people, but there are some documented accounts ...Show more
Norse Tales: Stories from Across The Rainbow Bridge by Kevin Crossley-Holland
$39.99 AUD
Category: History
The extraordinary companion title to the critically-acclaimed Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki, from a Carnegie Medal-winning author. Enter an ancient world of green glades and glaciers, where gods and goddesses spread their magic whilst rock-giants and mountain-trolls roam. This astonishing n ...Show more
O is for Olympics by Ned Elliott
$14.99 AUD
Category: History
This hard back pocket A-Z is the second in our A is for Alphabet Series after L is for London which was published in November 2011. O if for Olympics is filled with fun and quirky facts about the biggest sporting event in the world, from letter A describing the first modern games starting in Athens in 1 ...Show more
The Silk Roads: A New History of the World (Illustrated Edition) by Peter Frankopan
$27.99 AUD
Category: History | Reading Level: 9 YA
Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the we ...Show more
The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures by Stephen Krensky
$34.99 AUD
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 ...Show more