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Ballet and Modern Dance by Susan Au; James Rutter
25.99 NZD
Category: Fine Art | Series: World of Art Ser.
Dance's extraordinary range extends from classical ballet and baroque court spectacles to avant-garde modern dance, tap, and ethnic dancing. This comprehensive history covers the entire spectrum, vividly describing the great performers and performances of the past as well as exploring in detail the cont ...Show more
Buddy by William Joyce; William Joyce (Illustrator)
28.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books | Series: The\World of William Joyce Ser.
Get to know the gorilla who was raised like a human in this "captivating" (School Library Journal) picture book classic inspired by a true story from the brilliant mind that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. Gertrude Lintz loved animals. And she had dozens, never mind that s ...Show more
Chile (Countries of the World) by Marion Morrison
39.95 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Countries of the World Ser.
Chile offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
Colour Universe: A World of Colouring Challenges by Kerby Rosanes
27.99 NZD
Category: Hobbies | Series: World of Colour Ser.
A compilation of striking images from Kerby Rosanes’ bestselling World series, featuring coloured-up pieces from his talented fans. A 16-page full-colour section showcases spectacular artworks from Kerby’s World series that have been coloured by his fans – including a kaleidoscopic interpretation of Ice ...Show more
Costume and Fashion: A Concise History by James Laver
38.95 NZD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: World of Art S.
From the invention of the needle 40,000 years ago to the biggest names in fashion today, this is a classic guide to the landmarks of costume history and to the forms and materials used through the ages. Also included are the underlying motives of fashion and the ways clothes can express identity.
Eric Loves Animals: (Just Like You!) by The World Of Eric Carle
55.00 NZD
Category: Children Fiction | Series: The\World of Eric Carle Ser.
Explore the animal kingdom through the eyes of bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle with this alphabetized treasury of animal illustrations, featuring beloved classic characters as well as exclusive, never-before-seen art.Internationally known for his bright, bold, collage-style illustrations, ...Show more
Everyday Insects by Rebecca Sjonger
19.95 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: World of Insects S.
Insects are all around us! In Everyday Insects, children will learn about the insects they are likely to see during their day-to-day lives and discover interesting facts about these insects. Beautiful images and easy-to-understand text will teach kids about beetles, ants, flies, grasshoppers, and wasps. ...Show more
Feminism (Ideas of the modern world series) ~ by Kaye Stearman
22.99 NZD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Ideas of the Modern World S.
This book looks at the history of feminism and at its gradual impact on societies throughout the world - showing how a set of ideas can influence change in society. It also examines the effect that movements such as fascism and communism have had on feminism. It looks at the growth of the Women's Libera ...Show more
Furniture: A Concise History by Edward Lucie-Smith
29.95 NZD
Category: History | Series: World of Art Ser. | Reading Level: very good
In this illuminating history, text and illustrations combine to offer a view of furniture not as a succession of collectors' pieces, but as a statement about the society that created it. Edward Lucie-Smith offers insights into almost every period, from the prehistoric to the postmodern--from Neolithic t ...Show more
Helpful and Harmful Insects by Molly Aloian
16.95 NZD
17.95 (5% off)
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: World of Insects S.
Insects have lived on Earth for more than 30 million years! Although some insects are considered pests, children will be surprised to discover just how important all insects are to the other living things on Earth, including people! Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs help children discover: t ...Show more
Hogarth by David Bindman
31.95 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: World of Art S. | Reading Level: very good
Hogarth was one of the great eighteenth-century painters, a marvelous colourist and innovator at all levels of artistic expression. As a man he was rooted in his own time and his own society. We 'read' his satirical works - The Rake's Progress, Marriage-A-La-Mode - as we read a novel, and our pleasure i ...Show more
Imperial Triumph: The Roman World from Hadrian to Constantine by Michael Kulikowski
27.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: The\Profile History of the Ancient World Ser.
Imperial Triumph presents the history of Rome at the height of its imperial power. Beginning with the reign of Hadrian in Rome and ending with the death of Julian the Apostate on campaign in Persia, it offers an intimate account of the twists and often deadly turns of imperial politics in which successi ...Show more