Dahlmanac : A year with Roald Dahl fun, facts and jokes by Roald Dahl (illus Quentin Blake; compiled Kay Woodward)
$14.95 NZD
Category: Non-fiction:
This is an almanac with a difference! This is a fun-filled compendium bursting with Dahl-tastic treats: jokes, activities, fun facts and extracts from Roald Dahl's own letters. Split into different months, following the school year from September to August, this is the perfect book for all kids - whethe ...Show more
Skatemania by Jeremy Case
$12.95 NZD
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Category: Non-fiction: | Reading Level: From 8 To 16
This manual tells you what you need to know about the skate lifestyle. It contains information on the background to skateboarding, including its stars and record-breakers, plus essential tips and advice from the professionals. It is suitable for both the beginner and more experienced enthusiast.
Hostile Terrain by Jim Eldridge
$12.95 NZD
Category: Non-fiction: | Reading Level: 8-12
HOSTILE TERRAIN tells the thrilling story of a team of SAS troops recapturing an inhospitable island in the heart of the south Atlantic. Follow one soldier's story and feel a part of the elite team as they battle in freezing and hazardous conditions. As with the WARPATH series, Eldridge brings the actio ...Show more
To Be a Slave by Julius Lester
$17.95 NZD
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The words of former slaves are accompanied by Lester's historical commentary and the powerful, muted paintings by Feelings. This Newbery Honor Book has been a touchstone in children's literature for over 30 years. Illustrations.
How to Study by Allan Mundsack
$27.95 NZD
$30.00 (6% off)
Category: Non-fiction:
Shows you just what to do to optimize your study time, with special tips for difficult subjects like math and chemistry. This work provides techniques for upgrading your test-taking skills and improving writing, research, and reading abilities. It also gives you advice on handling living arrangements an ...Show more
Schaum's Quick Guide to Essay Writing by Molly McClain
$23.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction: | Series: Quick Guides
Useful as reference material for written English, this book shows you how to write essays that help you succeed in college and the professional world. It shows you how to: choose a topic, state a thesis, and construct arguments that work; overcome typical writing obstacles; do effective research; and le ...Show more
The Pocket Dangerous Book for Boys: Things to Do by Conn & Hal Iggulden
$29.99 NZD
Category: Non-fiction: | Reading Level: good
If ever there was a book to make you switch off your television set, 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' was it. And now, from the same authors, comes 'The Pocket Book of Things to Do' - packed with exciting and fun things to keep you entertained all summer. 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' was the book of the y ...Show more
Zero Hour - The Anzacs on the Western Front by Leon Davidson
$26.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction: | Reading Level: very good
The First World War was only meant to last six months. When the Australians and New Zealanders arrived at the Western Front in 1916, the fighting had been going for a year and a half and there was no end in sight. The men took their places in a line of trenches dug throughout Belgium and France from the ...Show more