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 ab out 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

City Trails - Singapore Lonely Planet Kids by Lonely Planet Kids Staff; Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$19.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.

Get ready for a walking tour like no other! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from history and skyscrapers to food, nature and spooky stuff, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won't find on the tourist routes. In City Trails: Singapore, join Lonely Planet exp lorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world's great cities. You'll discover a wobbly rainforest walkway, a rainbow-coloured school, racing dragons, the world's longest rooftop swimming pool, and lots more! Themed trails include: Head in the Clouds Get a Piece of the Action Back to its Roots Shop Til You Drop Great Shapes Crossing Continents Shelter From the Storm ...And Relax Rainbow City Water Way to Go Choose Your Island The Dark Side Not Just Noodles Singapore Style Go Wild in the City Up All Night Also available: City Trails - London, Paris, New York City, Rome, Tokyo, Sydney, Washington DCand Barcelona  About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore! ...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

Spot the Lot by Lonely Planet Kids

$17.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

What a lot of things to spot! This bright and charming book combines the challenge of I-spy, the fun of a search and find book and the creativity of a sketchpad and a colouring book! With a scene for any destination, children aged 5 and up can get involved with every page, no matter where they are. Pack ed with bold illustrations from award winning artist, Thomas Flintham, there are hours of fun to be had. Look out for the items in the I-spy grid, find and colour them in a detailed search scene, then create your own fun scenes on the next page. From the seaside to the ski slopes to the shopping mall, there's something for everyone. With points to score on every page, the whole family can get involved. Who will spot the lot? Contents: * At The Airport * At The Beach * At The Movies * At The Park * At The Campsite * On The Ferry * In The Country * In The City * At The Hotel * At The Mall * At The Market * At The Gallery * On The Plane * By The Pool * In The Restaurant * On The Road * On The Slopes * In The Station * At The Amusement Park * At The Zoo * Make Your Own * Scoring 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

Rome Family Guide - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide by Dorling Kindersley

$27.99 AUD

Category: Europe | Series: DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guides

DK's Family Guide Rome, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel info, budget guidance, age range suitability and activities for each sight, Family Guide Rome is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. In Family Guide Rome: 'Hubs', built around major sights map the perfect day out, with suggestions for what to see, when to go and how to get there; Dedicated 'Kids Corners' feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games and riddles to inform, bamboozle and entertain young travellers; 'Let off steam' suggestions and eating options around all 'hubs' enable the entire family to recharge their batteries; Maps outlining the nearest parks, playgrounds and public toilets; Language section lists essential words and phrases; 'Take shelter' suggests indoor activities for rainy days; and plus, DK's illustrations and reconstructions of the city, to give real cultural insight DK Family Guide Rome - we've done the planning so parents don't have to. ...Show more

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

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

$19.99 AUD

Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.

Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories, and surprises in the world's great cities. Colorful themed trails in each book reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist routes or inside the average guidebook. Full color. 7 15/16 x 7 15/16. ...Show more

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 Lois Lowry

$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