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100 Facts Archaeology by Farndon John
$13.95 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: 100 Facts | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 2-3, Age 7-8
100 Facts Archaeology presents this fascinating world to children aged 7+. This book explores some of the oldest and most amazing archaeological finds, as well as explaining what they tell us about human history. Ancient cities, buried treasure and famous forgeries are just some of the areas covered. Ex ...Show more
30-Second Theories by John Farndon
$24.99 NZD
Category: Current Affairs
The way fast food changes brain chemistry can make it as addictive as heroin Eating less could be the best way to stop growing old 47% of broiler chickens sold suffer from crippling bone disorders A typical family throws away 30-50 kg of food packaging a month From the extraordinary distance our ...Show more
B384 Encyclopedia of Earth by Farndon John
$19.95 NZD
Category: No Category
This comprehensive book takes a detailed look at our planet - its atmosphere and weather, volcanoes and earthquakes, rivers, oceans and threats to habitats. Accessible bulleted facts, photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams throughout make this series a fantastic resource for school project ...Show more
B384FL Encyclopedia of Body by John Farndon
$19.95 NZD
Category: No Category
Packed with information, this book takes a detailed look at the human body, from body structure and anatomy to health and medicine. Accessible bulleted facts, photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams throughout make this series a fantastic resource for school projects or homework.
Bird Flu : Everything you need to know by John Farndon
$17.99 NZD
Category: Current Affairs
A Bird Flu pandemic is inevitable - so we are told. First identified in China, this apparently merciless virus which originated in chickens supposedly has the potential to mutate and kill thousands, even millions, of people. But how accurate is this picture? Is it a panic created by the media? Or a genu ...Show more
Complete Illustrated Guide to Rocks of the World by John Farndon
$25.95 NZD
Category: No Category
This title includes expert analysis of the key rock-forming environments of the world, plus full advice on identifying rock types and building a spectacular collection. It features more than 375 beautifully shot photographs and concise artworks. It categorizes rocks in family groups according to their c ...Show more
Conquests and Dynasties : History of the World by John Farndon
$20.00 NZD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: History of the World | Reading Level: Grade 04-06
Jump back in time to discover what was happening in those oh-so-mysterious 'Middle Ages'. Some people were busy putting crowns on their heads, others were discovering mighty new religions, and many were invading far and wide...warlords carved out kingdoms in EuropeChina's only empress came to powerVikin ...Show more
Do You Think You're Clever?: The Oxbridge Questions by John Farndon
$29.00 NZD
Category: Popular Science
Why can't you light a candle in a spaceship? What books are bad for you? Is nature natural? Every year the Oxford and Cambridge's learned professors pose such curious conundrums to potential students to separate the wheat from the chaff, and the clever from both of them. Deftly exploring the twisting pa ...Show more
Do You Think You're Clever?: The Oxbridge Questions by John Farndon
$0.00 NZD
Category: Popular Science
'What happens if I drop an ant'? 'What books are bad for you'? 'What percentage of the world's water is contained in a cow'? The Oxbridge undergraduate interviews are infamous for their unique ways of assessing candidates, and from these peculiar enquiries, professors can tell just how smart you really ...Show more
Exploring History: Science & Technology by John Farndon
$15.95 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: Exploring History | Reading Level: 8-12
"Exploring history" is a series of books that takes the reader through time, exploring the reality of what it was like to live in the past. Together the series spans the whole of the human era, from prehistoric times to life in the modern world. Follow in the steps of scientists, engineers and inventors ...Show more
Exploring Nature: Butterflies & Moths by Farndon John
$23.95 NZD
Category: No Category
This is a comprehensive guide to the brief but brilliant lives of these fascinating creatures, with over 200 pictures. It covers all aspects of butterfly and moth life, packed with amazing-but-true information. It features close-up images from renowned wildlife photographers capture all the exquisite de ...Show more