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
The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice by Marcia Williams
17.00 NZD
Category: History
Hear all about Ancient Rome from Dormeo the dormouse - history like it's never been told before! Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Rome to meet the gods, find out who Romulus and Remus were and discover what happened to Julius Caesar. Experience life as an ancient Roman in this fascinating ...Show more
The Humans by Jonny Marx
45.00 NZD
Category: History
This book showcases the greatest achievements of ancient civilisations, peoples and iconic figures from history. From the Nubians to the Native Americans, and the Akkadians to the Aztecs, our predecessors have pioneered a plethora of wonderful and wacky inventions, technologies and practices. They've co ...Show more
Rescue by David Long
23.00 NZD
Category: History
Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes. How far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. 'I was hal ...Show more
How We Lived by Ben Hubbard
28.00 NZD
Category: History
A fantastic new way to learn about the rich and varied cultures of the ancient world - see how everyday children used to live, eat, work and play. Full of stunning, detailed illustrations by renowned children's artist Christiane Engel.
The Story of Music: A History of Music for Children by Mick Manning; Britta Granström
35.00 NZD
Category: Music
A friendly and inspiring introduction to music history, telling the stories of the world's greatest musicians from Bach to Beyonce. The Story of Music begins with the early drums and flutes of our ancestors, which date back to the last icea age, through to the modern day. Mick Manning and Brita Granst ...Show more
Protest!: How People Have Come Together to Change the World by Alice Haworth-Booth, Emily Haworth-Booth
30.00 NZD
Category: Social Issues
Illustrated by Emily Haworth-Booth, and written by Emily and her sister Alice, this book is a timely history of peaceful protests from around the world - from 1170 BCE to the present day. Protest has changed the planet - from Roman times to today, ordinary people have stood up for what they believe in ...Show more
A City Through Time
15.00 NZD
Category: History
Come on a spectacular journey through time to discover the exciting history of a city. Amazing panoramic pictures by Steve Noon show how a city is transformed over 2,500 years. From a castle and a bath house to a railway station and a high-rise apartment block, there are many details to spot in the cut ...Show more
Rescuing Titanic: A true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic
23.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: Hidden Histories
Rescuing Titanic tells with exquisite illustrations and richly detailed text the story of the Carpathia and its heroic journey rescuing passengers from the Titanic. This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic ...Show more
A History of the World in 25 Cities by Tracey Turner
37.00 NZD
Category: History
A stunningly illustrated big book of maps, exploring how people have shaped cities and how cities have shaped history. From the walled city of Jericho built over 10,000 years ago, to the modern-day metropolises of Tokyo and San Francisco, discover how 25 cities from across history and around the planet ...Show more
The Middle Ages: A Graphic History by Eleanor Janega
28.00 NZD
Category: History
The Middle Ages: A Graphic History busts the myth of the 'Dark Ages', shedding light on the medieval period's present-day relevance in a unique illustrated style.This history takes us through the rise and fall of empires, papacies, caliphates and kingdoms; through the violence and death of the Crusades, ...Show more