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The Movie Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
$48.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction general
An updated edition of DK's "BIg Ideas" guide to the world of cinema Does Chinatown subvert the film noir genre? What is the effect of Pulp Fiction's episodic plot? How do multiple points of view undermine notions of reality in Rashomon? Learn the answer to these questions and more with The Movie Book, t ...Show more
The Natural History Book: The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth by DK
$75.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction
A beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history, including its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms and more!Introducing The Natural History Book - a complete guide to the nature and wildlife of our world and written by a worldwide team of natural history experts. In the 11 ...Show more
The Periodic Table Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Elements by DK
$40.00 NZD
Category: Children Non-Fiction | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11
The Periodic Table Book is the perfect visual guide to the chemical elements that make up our world. This eye-catching encyclopedia takes children on a visual tour of the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, from argon to zinc. It explores the naturally occurring elements, as well as the man-mad ...Show more
The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
$50.00 NZD
Category: Fiction and NZ Fiction | Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
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The Physics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
$48.00 NZD
Category: NZ non-fiction | Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives. Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our tech ...Show more
The Planets: The Definitive Visual Guide to Our Solar System by DK
$50.00 NZD
Category: NZ non-fiction | Series: The Definitive Visual Guide
Featuring all-new 3D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets is an awe-inspiring journey through the Solar System, from Earth to Mars and beyond. Viewed layer by layer, planets and other objects in the Solar System are taken out of the night sky and presented ...Show more
The Poetry Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
$48.00 NZD
Category: Fiction and NZ Fiction
An accessible guide to the most important poems ever written - from the Epic of Gilgamesh to An Arundel Tomb - and the poets behind them Discover the key themes and ideas behind the most important poems ever written, and the poetic geniuses who wrote them. The perfect introduction to poetry, The Poetry ...Show more
The Politics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
$50.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction general | Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained | Reading Level: very good
This is an innovative and accessible guide to government, law, and power. Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting, but "The Politics Book" makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas, simply explained. Step-by-step summaries, graphics, and quotations help even the compl ...Show more
The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
$50.00 NZD
Category: General | Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to the study of human nature The Psychology Book clearly explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in this fascinating field of science. How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where doe ...Show more
The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
$50.00 NZD
Category: NZ non-fiction | Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
All the big ideas in science, simply explained Part of the popular Big Ideas series, The Science Book explores the history of science, how scientists have sought to explain our incredible universe and how amazing scientific discoveries have been made. Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theor ...Show more
The Science of the Earth by DK
$75.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction general
Elegant design combined with beautiful images to explore and explain Earth's natural riches. This is an informative, visually arresting introduction to planet Earth. The core of the book features large, detailed photographs of single objects, many of them small enough to be held in the hand, that each s ...Show more
The Screen Traveller's Guide: Real-life Locations Behind Your Favourite Movies and TV Shows by DK
$65.00 NZD
Category: Fiction and NZ Fiction
Experience the real-life locations of your favourite movies and shows with this gloriously geeky, map-filled compendiumPut yourself in the movie! Step inside dozens of real-life locations with this gloriously geeky, map-filled compendium.Locations are everything. They transport us to far-flung worlds an ...Show more