Hidden Wonders (Lonely Planet Kids) by Nicole Maggi

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

This compendium for the curious showcases over 200 of the planet's weirdest and most wonderful places, organized by line of longitude. Children will discover the Waitomo glowworm caves, wild horses of the Namib desert, the swing at the end of the world, a Stonehenge built from old cars, and hundreds mor e secret places people don't know about. * Packed with extraordinary natural phenomena and man-made oddities* Based on the popular adult title Secret Marvels of the World* Fun and entertaining with fascinating photos and illustrations ...Show more

How Cities Work: Explore the City Inside, Outside and Underground (Lonely Planet Kids) by Jen Feroze

$24.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

Get ready to explore the city in a whole new way. This innovative book for younger readers is packed with city facts, loads of flaps to lift, and unfolding pages to see inside buildings and under the streets. Children aged 5+ can learn about skyscrapers, subway systems and stinky sewers. Discover where people live and peek behind closed doors to see what's going on in houses and apartments, or why not find out about what goes on underneath the streets you walk on every day? Each page is stylishly illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock, creator of theAll The Buildings That I've Drawn So Far series (Universe Publishing) and there are loads of quirky details to spot. How many giant cowboy hats can you find through the book? Created in consultation with Jill Sterrett, lecturer with the department of Urban Planning at the University of Washington. Contents: The birth of a city In and out of the city City living Build, build, build! High-rise life Green spaces Going underground City hall Emergency services Recreation and culture Night and day Cities of the future About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore! ...Show more

Weird, Wild, Amazing! (Explore Your World) by Tim Flannery

$34.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Explore Your World

Get ready for a whole new look at the world around you.  You're about to meet the weirdest, wildest and most amazing animals on the planet.   Are zombie jellyfish real?  Do frogs like opera? Which animals eat poop? (And more importantly, WHY?!) What's it like to wrestle a python ?   Buckle up - you're about to find out! Bursting with bizarre facts, packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by one of the world's greatest living scientists, Professor Tim Flannery, this deep-dive into the natural world will enthral and enlighten readers. It will also make them laugh out loud ... and squirm in disgust.   ...Show more

Capital by Nik Neves

$19.99 AUD

Category: Travel

London City Trails 1 Lonely Planet Kids by Moira Butterfield; Dynamo Ltd. (Illustrator); Lonely Planet Kids Staff; Lonely Planet Publications (Firm) Staff

$19.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.

Here's a book about London that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through London that you'll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to London, plans to go there or is just interested in finding out more about this amazing city! Discover London's best-kept secrets, amazing stories and loads of other cool stuff from the comfort of your own home or while visiting the city! But, you don't have to be a visitor or armchair traveller to enjoy this--Londoners are sure to learn new things about their very own city too! Find out how an old parrot hit the headlines, where you can purchase a tin of panic or some tasty brain jam, what the weirdest item ever left on a bus was and lots more! For readers ages 8 and up. Contents: Special Streets London By Jetpack Tunnel Under London Treasure Hunt Yum Yum London Go Wild Magical Mysteries and Legends London Wheels London Out Loud Scream Streets Tales of Tails Hey! Nosy Parker! Secrets Revealed Let's Do the Show Wear London Right Royal Route Watery London Sporty London Pleased To Meet You Also available: Paris City Trails, New York City Trails. About Lonely Planet Kids:From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore! ...Show more

The Flag Book (Lonely Planet Kids)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

We journey around the world, country by country, exploring flags and their meanings. Along the way, we reveal all sorts of amazing facts, such as: How many stars are on the American flag and what do they represent? What does the circle on the Japanese flag signify? And which is the omly country not to h ave a rectangular flag?* A visually engaging way to learn about other countries* Includes fun sections on pirate flags, ship and airplane flags, coats of arms, and more!* Keeps kids occupied at home and on short and long trips ...Show more

My Travel Journal by Nicola Baxter

$14.99 AUD

Category: with children | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travellers to record their memories from a trip. There 's space to write, draw, collage, colour and complete - turning the finished journal into a wonderful scrapbook to treasure forever. With fun illustrations, a super-bright neon cover and a handy, backpack sized format, it's a must-have item for any trip. Part of our Family Activity range. Also available: My Family Travel Map, Boredom Buster About Lonely Planet Kids:From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore! ...Show more

Lonely Planet's Global Chocolate Tour by Lonely Planet

$29.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Food Ser.

Available April 2020 Chock-full of the world's tastiest chocolate experiences, the latest book in our Global Tour series is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of cocoa lovers near and far. From South America to Europe to Australia, Lonely Planet's Global Chocolate Tour includes master chocolatiers and ar tisan producers, exotic cocoa plantations, and must-visit shops, plus illustrated spreads on the history, production, and science of chocolate making. Features 150 chocolate experiences from around the world Full-color photos guaranteed to make mouths water   ...Show more

City Trails - Washington DC by Lonely Planet Publications Staff; Moira Butterfield; Lonely Planet Kids Staff; Alex Bruff (Illustrator); Matt Taylor (Illustrator)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.

Here's a book that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Washington DC features colourful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist routes or inside the average guidebook. We'll show t hem where to find Henry the giant elephant, oyster sandwiches, the Grand Canyon on a ceiling, and lots more! Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world's great cities. Themed trails include: DC Time Travel City Sounds Statue City Animals Around Town World of Words Street Stroll Powerful Places Only in DC Eat the Streets The Green Scene Win Washington Look Up! Brilliant Buildings Washington G-G-G-Ghosts! Underground Washington Rich Pickings Water World Go Washington Showtime! Also available: City Trails - London, Paris, New York City, Rome, Tokyo, Sydney About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school. ...Show more

100 Things to Do on a Car Journey

$9.99 AUD

Category: Activity/Novelty | Series: Things to Make and Do Ser.

A handy sized paperback, filled with plenty of exciting activities to keep children entertained on long (or short) car journeys.

New York City Trails 1 Lonely Planet Kids by Moira Butterfield; Dynamo Ltd. (Illustrator); Lonely Planet Kids Staff

$19.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.

Here's a book about New York that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through New York you'll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to New York, plans to go there or is just interested i n finding out more about this amazing city! Discover New York's best-kept secrets, amazing stories and loads of other cool stuff from the comfort of your own home or while visiting the city! But, you don't have to be a visitor or armchair traveller to enjoy this--New Yorkers are sure to learn new things about their very own city too! Find out what's lurking in the pumpkin garden, why you might find cows underground, how eating hotdogs could make you rich and lots more! For readers ages 8 and up. Contents: Street Life Skyscraper Fly-By Secret City Green New York Trash Town Urban Jungle Going Underground Bite Into the Big Apple Top Treasures It's Showtime Way to Go Harbor Tour Fright Fest Game On Sounds Great! Big Apple Art Street Sculpture Shop 'Til You Drop Movie Magic Also available: London City Trails, Paris City Trails. About Lonely Planet Kids:From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore! ...Show more

Gathering Blue (The Giver Quartet #2) by Lowry Lois

$14.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: The Giver Quartet | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

Lois Lowry once again creates a mysterious but plausible future world. It is a society ruled by savagery and deceit that shuns and discards the weak. Left orphaned and physically flawed, young Kira faces a frightening, uncertain future. Blessed with an almost magical talent that keeps her alive, she s truggles with ever broadening responsibilities in her quest for truth, discovering things that will change her life forever. As she did in THE GIVER, Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve, and what could be considered valuable. Every reader will be taken by Kira's plight and will long ponder her haunting world and the hope for the future. ...Show more