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A History of London in 100 Places by David Long
28.00 NZD
Category: History
Shaped by invasion, occupation and immigration, and upheavals as diverse as the Great Fire, the Blitz and the Big Bang, London's history is unmatched for variety and drama. Sharing his passion and expert knowledge, David Long selects 100 places that best tell this incredible story. Discover Roman temple ...Show more
Ancient World Magnified by David Long
33.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction | Series: Magnified
Ancient World Magnified whisks readers on a journey through time, magnifying glass in hand, for a search-and-find adventure at the beginning of human history. Travel through time, grab your magnifying glass and seek out incredible facts about ancient history in this search-and-find adventure, packed wit ...Show more
Bizarre London: Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises by David Long
37.00 NZD
Category: History
This is a fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery and murder, this is a perfect companion for the curious Londoner. It includes: A Museum of Magical Cu ...Show more
Diary of a Time Traveller by David Long
33.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Meet some of history's most illustrious and interesting characters in this book that visits key moments of the past from around the world. When young Augustus falls asleep in history class, Professor Tempo decides to teach him a lesson and show him that history isn't boring at all! She hands him a mag ...Show more
Egypt Magnified: With a 3x Magnifying Glass by David Long
33.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction | Series: Magnified
Explore ancient Egypt, from the Nile to the pyramids, and learn what life was life for pharaohs, slaves and scribes in this fascinating search-and-find adventure. Use the magnifying glass to spot over 200 things in each eye-boggling illustration. Look inside temples and houses, and discover how mummies ...Show more
Heroes: Incredible True Stories of Courageous Animals by David Long
33.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction
"Rewarding fare for younger browsers"--Kirkus The gripping follow-up to Survivors will delight readers even more with stories of brave animals in the most dramatic situations. For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even ...Show more
Heroes: Incredible True Stories of Courageous Animals by David Long
23.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction
For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories. Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survi ...Show more
Jet the Rescue Dog: ... And Other Extraordinary Stories of Animals in Wartime by David Long
17.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction
As mascots, messengers, rat-catchers and even spies, animals have long marched into war alongside servicemen and women. Dogs, horses, cats (even birds, camels and elephants) have saved thousands of lives through instinct, intelligence, courage and devotion. Like Jet, a dog who searched through ruins du ...Show more
Pirates Magnified by David Long
33.00 NZD
Category: Activity Books | Series: MAGNIFIED | Reading Level: very good
Ahoy shipmate! Grab your magnifying glass and seek out history's most notorious pirates in this swashbuckling search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot! Explore the lives of 10 real pirates and learn about life on the high seas, whilst using the free magnifying glass to spot more th ...Show more
Rescue by David Long
23.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction
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
Rescue: Daring Missions from On, Under and Above the Earth by David Long
33.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction
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 hall monitor, ' he said afterwards. 'It is my job to look after my classmates.' Whether dragging a friend from a blazing car, mastermi ...Show more
Survivors by David Long
23.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction
Winner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017 Beautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour throughout, this wonderful anthology is a treat for all the family. Be shocked and amazed by these incredible real-life stories of extreme survival, includin ...Show more