Whatever your choice of story, there's a poem for you, because Once Upon a Poem brings together some of the best stories ever told in verse! From the magnificent Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the magical Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll; to Roald Dahl's wicked retelling of Goldilocks and a rip-roaring rap version of Prince Theseus by Tony Mitton. And what's more, each poem has been stunningly illustrated in colour and championed by some of the very best of today's authors: David Almond, Philip Ardagh, Avi, Eoin C... read more

This guide explains how the things we see and use every single day are made. Find out how skyscrapers are built or how fish fingers are made, plus many more interesting items. A free interactive CD-ROM covering Internet links is included. Paperback

This guide explains how familiar gadgets and machines work. Find out what makes a clock tick, or a light bulb work, or even how an aeroplane flies. A free interactive CD-ROM covering Internet links is included. Paperback

A first collection of Australian children's chants and rhymes. The original and funniest collection of rhymes created by school children, for school children. They have a mysterious magic all of their own, and will have you in fits of laughter. 3rd edition.

The second book in the fabulous Far Out! collection of Australian children's rhymes, chants and jokes. Hilariously illustrated by cartoonist Peter Viska. Ages 6+.

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This exciting Geronimo Stilton pack includes: The 'Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye' Newspaper clippings from the Rodents' Gazette Official junior reporter notebook

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Reading age 3-6 years. Originally published in 1995 in small format for the Read by Reading programme, this book has now been released in the standard larger format. It includes a pictorial life-cycle of the duck and the frog. Illustrated byNicky Wise.

Mark Inglis is a man who lives life to the max.When he was 23 he was trapped in an ice cave near the summit of Mt Cook for 13 days. By the time he and companion Phil Doole could be airlifted from the mountain both men had severe frostbite and had to have their legs amputated below the knee. Though for most people this would be a major set back in life there was no stopping Mark Inglis. He believes life is for living and obstacles are there to be overcome.This is an inspiring and motivational biography of remarkable courage and dete... read more

This sequel to 30 New Zealand Stories For Children contains stories that are funny and sad, magical and touching, but always beautifully written by top New Zealand children's writers. Barabara Else has written two books for children, including Tricky Situations, a collection of her own stories for children. She has also written four novels for adults.

The companion to the well-loved and internationally bestselling <i>Chinese Cinderella, Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society</i> is a tale of high adventure and friendship, set in China during the Second World War. Chinese Cinderella is thrown out of her home by her cruel stepmother on to the dangerous streets of Shanghai where Japanese soldiers patrol every corner. She takes refuge with Grandma Wu in her Martial Arts Academy. There she becomes part of a whole new family, making friends with three remarkabl... read more

When Tashi finds poor Ning Jing hiding from her nasty Cousin Bu Li, Tashi thinks up a very spooky plan to scare him right out of the forest, and when two mysterious strangers appear in the village square, Tashi knows the demons are back. Nobody has adventures like Tashi.

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Lief, Barda and Jasmine must seek part of the Pirran Pipe on the emerald isle of Keras. The Pipe is their only chance of saving the thousands of Deltorans enslaved in the Shadowlands, for it is said to be the only thing the Shadow Lord fears in his own domain. But can the Pipe be made whole? And if it can, will its ancient magic still prevail against the enemy's sorcery? Or are the companions walking into a trap? Filled with doubts they move on, knowing that, whatever happens, their quest will end in the darkness and horror of the ... read more

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Lief, Barda and Jasmine are desperately searching for the three parts of the fabled Pirran Pipe, their only hope of saving the Deltorans held captive by the Shadow Lord. They have found the first part, now they must find the second. They have been warned that terrible dangers await them, but nothing can prepare them for what is to come. (Preceeding text courtesy www.scholastic.com.au) Paperback (B-Format)

The Shadow Lord's evil tyranny over Deltora has ended. But thousands of Deltorans are still enslaved in the Shadowlands, the Enemy's terrifying and mysterious domain. According to legend, the only thing the Shadow Lord fears in his own domain is the Pirran Pipe. But does the Pipe still exist? And what dangers will Lief and his companions have to face to find it? Paperback (B-Format)