Egyptian Myths by Jean Menzies
$35.00 AUD
Category: History/Ancient civilisations/Myths/Legends
Delve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizat ...Show more
My Australian Story: Fremantle Prison Break by Deborah Lisson
$16.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: My Australian Story Ser.
Thomas Morris thinks something most mysterious is going on in Bunbury where he delivers telegraphs: some telegraphs carry cryptic messages and there are strangers in town acting in an oddly inconsistent manner. In his diary, Tom records the exciting adventures he has as he tries to solve the mystery and ...Show more
Castle (Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections) by Stephen Biesty
$16.99 AUD
Category: History
Step inside a magnificent 14th century castle and back in time. This fully updated edition of "Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle" takes you on an illustrated tour of a fully functioning 14th century castle. Explore life within the castle walls with colourful cut-away pictures that give you a unique ...Show more
My Mother's Eyes by Mark Wilson
$16.99 AUD
Category: History/Ancient civilisations/Myths/Legends
A fifteen-year-old Australian farm boy lies about his age to enlist to war and is caught up in the horrors of World War I in Egypt and on the Western Front, where 5,500 Australian troops were lost in two days at Fromelles alone. This boy's story in this unique, stirring picture book is based on true sto ...Show more
This is Captain Cook by Tania McCartney
$24.99 AUD
Category: Non-fiction
Captain James Cook loved to sail. He loved making maps (he was very good at it, too) and he particularly loved shiny buttons. In this charming picture book, little ones can celebrate the life of a great mariner and true adventurer. Join Miss Batts and her class as they tell the story of Captain Cook w ...Show more
Meet... Weary Dunlop by Claire Saxby
$24.99 AUD
Category: History/Ancient civilisations/Myths/Legends | Series: Meet... | Reading Level: Children's - Kindergarten, Age 5-6
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including World War II hero Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop. Sir Edward Weary' Dunlop was an Australian Army surgeon during World War II. This is the story of how Weary's bravery and compassion helped to save the ...Show more
We are the Rebels: the Women and Men Who Made Eureka (Young Reader's Edition) by Clare Wright
$19.99 AUD
Category: History
The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka is the most talked-about work of Australian history in recent years. Now here is Clare Wright's groundbreaking, award-winning study of the women who made the rebellion in an abridged edition for teenage readers. Front and centre are the vibrant, adventurous personalities w ...Show more
A Short History of the World by Ruth Brocklehurst
$19.99 AUD
Category: History
Learn the essential dates and stories that have left a mark on the world with this narrative-led History book. Aiming to present a broad sweep of events around the world in chronological order, breaking down the wider narrative into bitesize nuggets, this book will be the perfect introduction for childr ...Show more
Big Book of Australian History by Peter Macinnis
$39.99 AUD
Category: History
This is the second edition of The Big Book of Australian History, awarded ‘Notable Book’ by the Children’s Book Council of Australia in 2014. Drawing on the impressive collections of the National Library of Australia, this comprehensive book provides children with an interesting and engaging overview of ...Show more
Barmy British Empire (Horrible Histories Junior) by Terry Deary
$14.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Horrible Histories Junior | Reading Level: From 7
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Barmy British Empire, including how a war started when a Brit was sitting on a stool, who wore a necklace made of 50 human skulls and why a British soldier used his own coffin as a wardrobe. With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, the ...Show more
Book of War Stories by Paul Dowswell
$16.99 AUD
Category: History
A collection of true stories which recount some of the most heroic, devastating and pivotal moments of World Wars One and Two, providing young readers with an insight into the human stories behind the conflicts. Stories range from those of the soldiers on the front line and the riveting tales of spies t ...Show more
True Stories of Escape by Paul Dowswell
$12.99 AUD
Category: History/Ancient civilisations/Myths/Legends | Series: True Stories
Eight true stories of daring breakouts from infamous institutions such as Alcatraz and Devil's Island, detailing the risks the prisoners faced in attempting to make their escapes, including savage dogs, armed guards and shark-infested waters.