Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #3 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World by Elena Favilli

$46.00 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Ser.

The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is the third book in the New York Times bestselling series for children. Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, this volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity. Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by female artists from all over the globe. ...Show more

Eddie Woo's Magical Maths 2 by Eddie Woo

$19.99 AUD

Category: Reference

A bumper book of maths fun stuffed with things to draw, puzzle, invent, order, unscramble, code, decode for kids aged 7+ years from Australia's best known maths man. There's magic in maths - if you know where to look...

The Encyclopedia of Animals (HB) by Tim Harris

$19.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Discover the lifestyles, habitats, and behaviors of the animal kingdom as you've never seen them before with The Encyclopedia of Animals. Each page of this comprehensive guide is packed with amazingly detailed artworks and full-color photographs. From the flying squirrel to the yellow-bellied sapsucker , and from the fire ant to the sun bear, animals are seen in all their splendid variety in this fascinating visual guide. Divided by class and family, the sections in this book clarify the distinguishing traits of the animals, which are depicted in colorful scientific drawings; captions provide additional information. User-friendly and with the sections marked by color tabs for quick consultation, this book could serve as a field guide or a desk reference. Shown in all their glory, here are the gulper eel, the blue wildebeest, the giant African bullfrog, the Sumatran Orangutan, the Chilean flamingo, and the tiny but terrifying anglerfish. Many of the book's images show the animals in their natural environment and behaving as they would in the wild. An orangutan is shown swinging from a branch, a bird-of-paradise is illustrated during a courtship display, and hyenas are depicted in pursuit of zebra prey. Map icons illustrate the animal's distribution around the world, while key fact boxes highlight features of the animal's anatomy, diet, and genus. Learn more about your favorite species, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, with expert information and up-to-date population statistics throughout. User-friendly and accessible, this is the perfect modern encyclopedia for animal enthusiasts of all ages. ...Show more

Young Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe

$24.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Reading Level: Eve Pownall Award

Bruce Pascoe has collected a swathe of literary awards for Dark Emu and now he has brought together the research and compelling first person accounts in a book for younger readers. Using the accounts of early European explorers, colonists and farmers, Bruce Pascoe compellingly argues for a reconsiderati on of the hunter-gatherer label for pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians. He allows the reader to see Australia as it was before Europeans arrived — a land of cultivated farming areas, productive fisheries, permanent homes, and an understanding of the environment and its natural resources that supported thriving villages across the continent. Young Dark Emu — A Truer History asks young readers to consider a different version of Australia’s history pre-European colonisation. ...Show more

The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals by Sami Bayly

$32.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Dangerous animals get a bad rap, but this beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia helps us appreciate the incredible features of some of our more hair-raising animal species. With more than sixty of the most deadly and dangerous animals from across the world to explore, every page of this beautifully illu strated volume is more eye-opening than the last. You will learn interesting facts about these fascinating species, (many of which you won't have even known were deadly) such as how they have adapted to survive and whether we should be threatened by these animals or appreciate them for their incredible features. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals from the Cone Shell to the Wolverine and the Irukandji Jellyfish to the Slow Loris, debating their relative dangerous features, learning about science and nature along the way.  This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. A brilliant companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals. ...Show more

The Human Body Book by Maud Brougere

$19.99 AUD

Category: Reference

A world of fascinating information, illustrations and activities to begin your discovery of this amazing machine: your body! -- Back cover.

Illustrated World of Couture (HB) by Megan Hess

$60.00 AUD

Category: Reference

PURCHASE THIS BOOK DURING OCTOBER AND BE IN THE DRAW TO WIN A BEAUTIFUL MEGAN HESS SIGNED LIMITED EDITION PRINT. A stunning exploration of fashion's premier art form with internationally renowned illustrator Megan Hess. Hundreds of hours, many expert hands and unimaginable metres of fabric: couture is truly wearable art, where creativity and craftsmanship collide. Megan Hess has spent her career documenting fashion's most beautiful people, places and pieces. In The Illustrated World of Couture, she brings to life its most important - and intriguing - art form, with fascinating insights and exceptional illustrations. Worn by only a handful of people worldwide, couture still has incredible influence, even beyond the traditional boundaries of fashion. In this unique collection, follow Megan through the intricate details, multifaceted inspirations and dramatic shows that define the couture experience. Let her introduce you to the generations of creators who conceive and craft these fantastical garments, and the collectors who treasure them. And travel with her to the exclusive ateliers and glamorous events of the world's fashion capitals to see how couture is both designed and displayed. Megan Hess invites you to discover The Illustrated World of Couture in this essential volume for all fashion devotees.   ...Show more

Dinosaurs (Usborne Jigsaw & Book) by Sam Smith

$24.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: An Usborne Book and Jigsaw

This delightful pack contains a 100-piece jigsaw of a lively dinosaur scene for children to assemble, as well as a 24-page picture puzzle book in which kids can discover a colourful array of prehistoric creatures that used to roam the earth.

Learning Can be Fun - World Map with Flags

$12.99 AUD

Category: Reference

Australian Baby Animals (HB) by Frane Lessac Frane

$14.99 AUD

Category: Reference

View more details of this book at www.walkerbooks.com.au

Australian Maths Dictionary by Judith De Klerk

$12.99 AUD

Category: Reference

"Does your child find maths tricky? Are they stuck on their square roots, or puzzled by prime numbers? Help is at instant hand with this essential maths explainer, adapted for Australian students. Packed with hundreds of mathematical entries covering words, phrases, shapes, measurements, concepts, calcu lations and much more, Australian Maths Dictionary makes maths easy to understand. Perfect for children of all ages up to the start of secondary school (and for mums and dads who need a hand in helping out with maths homework!)" ...Show more

Magnificent Mistakes and Fantastic Failures - Finding the Good When Things Seem Bad by Josh Langley

$14.99 AUD

Category: Reference | Series: Being You Ser.

A book to help kids build resilience.