Vikings (DKFindOut!) by .
18.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: DK Find Out!
Transports fact-hungry kids into the world of the Vikings!Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages. Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, and crafts, as well as gods from Norse mytholog ...Show more
The Cold War: A World History by Odd Arne Westad
30.00 NZD
Category: History
As Germany and then Japan surrendered in 1945 there was a tremendous hope that a new and much better world could be created from the moral and physical ruins of the conflict. Instead, the combination of the huge power of the USA and USSR and the near-total collapse of most of their rivals created a uniq ...Show more
101 Things You Didn't Know about World War I by Erik Sass
29.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: 101 Things
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, here are 101 little-known and fascinating facts about its history. In this informative, accessible look at World War I, you'll find a complete overview of this critical historical event, its long-standing impact, and little-known facts. I ...Show more
Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky! (Show Me History!) by James Buckley, Jr.
23.00 NZD
Category: General Graphic Books | Series: Show Me History!
A fascinating and entertaining biography of Amelia Earhart, in graphic novel format. When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come. In Amelia Earhar ...Show more
The Somme by Sarah Ridley
22.00 NZD
Category: History
For many people the word 'Somme' sums up the carnage and futility of the First World War. The failure of Allied forces to achieve their objectives at such a huge cost in human lives has resonated in military circles for the past 100 years. This book tells the story of the battle and its wider repercussi ...Show more
Castles (DK Find Out!) by .
18.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: DK Find Out!
This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts. Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India. See some of the most impres ...Show more
The Vikings (My First Fact File) by Philip Steele
20.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: My First Fact File
In this fascinating fact file, children can go beyond the fierce reputation of the Vikings as warriors and learn about their everyday lives as farmers, craftspeople and tradespeople, their beliefs, their society and their culture.
Step Inside Ancient Egypt by Jane Chisholm
23.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Step Inside
Peep through the beautifully laser-cut pages to find out all about life in Ancient Egypt. See pharaohs visiting temples, fishermen out on the River Nile, and wealthy nobles throwing extravagant parties. Lift the flaps to find crocodiles lurking beside the Nile, and to see inside lavish royal tombs hidde ...Show more
China Through Time: A 2,500 Year Journey Along the World's Greatest Canal (HB) by .
30.00 NZD
Category: History
Take an unforgettable time-travelling journey through Chinese history with this beautifully illustrated history book for children. Spanning 2,500 years and 1,794 km (1,115 miles), from Hangzhou in the south to Beijing in the north, China Through Time tells the fascinating story of China's Grand Canal - ...Show more
Epic History (LEGO) by .
40.00 NZD
Category: History
Discover the past like never before - in LEGO® bricks! Discover the history of the world and get inspired to build your own epic LEGO® models! Covering global history from the earliest humans building fire and inventing the wheel, to a modern day city with sustainable energy technology and robots, LEGO ...Show more
New Zealand Mysteries by Scott Bainbridge
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
New Zealand’s history is peppered with mysterious tales of otherworldly beings, strange sightings, inexplicable disappearances and unusual crimes. While some of these stories have been handed down through generations, many of them hail from more recent times. The one thing they all have in common is tha ...Show more
Behind The Scenes at The Museum by .
37.00 NZD
Category: History
Take an exclusive tour of the world's most exciting museums and discover their hidden treasures. This behind-the-scenes guide showcases a huge range of incredible artefacts from history and reveals the hard work, care, and effort that goes into collecting, preserving, and storing them. Ever wondered wha ...Show more