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INSPIRING PEOPLE Kid Innovators ISBN: 978-1683692270 Author: Robin Stevenson Publisher: Random House US Age: 8 to 12 years

Illustrator: Allison Steinfeld Release Date: 18/05/2021 Format: Hardback (pages: 208) RRP: $22.99

Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other international innovators.

Throughout history people have experimented, invented, and created new ways of doing things. Kid Innovators tells the stories of a diverse group of brilliant thinkers in fields like technology, education, business, science, art, and entertainment, reminding us that every innovator started out as a kid. Florence Nightingale rescued baby mice. Alan Turing was a daydreamer with terrible handwriting.

And Alvin Ailey felt like a failure at sports. Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, readers will learn about the young lives of people like Grace Hopper, Steve Jobs, Reshma Saujani, Jacques Cousteau, the Wright Brothers, William Kamkwamba, Elon Musk, Jonas Salk, and Maria Montessori.

Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place Author: Barbara Lowell Illustrator: Valentina Toro Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing Age: 7 to 11 years

ISBN: 978-1541557253 Release Date: 19/10/2020 Format: Hardback (pages: 40) RRP: $32.95

Also Available in Paperback: 978-1541557260 | RRP: $14.95 Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies. One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II. Displaced from her own home as a child during World War I, Miep had great empathy for Anne, and she found ways like talking about Hollywood gossip and fashion trends to engage her. The story of their relationship and the impending danger to the family in hiding unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank’s widely known story.

Aussie STEM Stars Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children’s series that celebrates Australia’s experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Publisher: Wild Dingo Press Age: 10 to 13 years Format: Paperback RRP: $14.99 ea

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Eddie Woo: Superstar Maths Teacher

978-1925893403

Fiona Wood: Inventor of spray-on skin

978-1925893281

Georgia Ward-Fear: Reptile biologist and explorer

978-1925893342

Gisela Kaplan: Bird and primate scientist

978-1925893465

Alan Finkel: Australia’s Chief Scientist 2016-2020

978-1925893434

Munjed Al Muderis: From refugee to surgical inventor

978-1925893373

INSPIRING PEOPLE Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls RRP: $14.99 ISBN: 978-1444952315 | Author: Various | Release Date: 14/5/2019 Publisher: Hodder | Format: Paperback (pages 308) This wonderful anthology features the stories of some of the best-loved heroines in children’s books. From Jo March who sells her hair to raise money for her family, to George’s single-minded commitment to protecting her island in The Famous Five to Bobbie’s quick-thinking action that prevents a train crash in THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, these girls demonstrate courage beyond their years. Each of the 24 chapters contains an introduction about the courageous girl featured and a satisfying extract from the original book. These fictional heroines will inspire young readers with their stories of expectations defied, fears faced and obstacles overcome.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes RRP: $19.99 ISBN: 978-1526362896 | Author: Ben Brooks | Release Date: 30/3/21 Publisher: Wren & Rook | Format: Paperback (pages 160) What do you think of when you hear the word ‘hero’? Is it the wall-climbing, capewearing, villain-fighter you see in comics and films? Heroes can actually come in all forms, shapes and sizes. Some cook for the hungry. Some nurse the poorly back to health. Others raise money for important causes. From small acts of kindness to inventions that have saved the lives of hundreds of people, every person in this book has found their passion - or their superpower. No matter how big or small it might be, your power can be used to change the world for the better too. So put away the cape, climb down from that wall and discover how ordinary people can still do extraordinary things and become heroes.

Inventors

Incredible Stories of the World’s Most Ingenious Inventions RRP: $34.99 ISBN: 978-0241412466 | Author: Robert Winston | Release Date: 2/7/20 Publisher: Dorling Kindersley | Format: Hardback (pages 144) Inventors looks at the towering achievements of more than 50 inventors in great detail. From Lizzie Magie, who came up with the idea for the game Monopoly, but had it stolen, to the ancient Turkish polymath Ismail al-Jazari, who decided the best way to power a clock was with a model elephant, to Richard Turere, the Maasai inventor who created a lion-scaring device when he was just 13 years old - the inventors of this book have all used buckets-full of creativity to find ways to improve our world.

One Hundred Steps RRP: $29.99 ISBN: 978-0241486764 | Author: Captain Tom Moore Release Date: 3/11/20 Publisher: Penguin | Format: Hardback (pages 32) A book about adventure, about family, about never giving up, and about what we can achieve when we work together.

This is an inspirational picture book, published in support of the creation of the Captain Tom Foundation, which tells the incredible story of the man who walked 100 laps of his garden and captured the heart of a nation. Fully illustrated for younger readers, and following the key moments from Captain Tom’s incredible life, the book shows what is possible when we come together and never, ever give up.

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INSPIRING PEOPLE How to Become an Accidental Genius RRP: $44.95 ISBN: 978-1459816763 | Author: Frieda Wishinsky, Elizabeth MacLeod Illustrator: Jenn Playford | Age: 9 to 12 years | Release Date: 2 June 19 Publisher: Orca Books | Format: Hardback (pages 128) | Size: 19.8 x 23.5 cm Don’t be afraid to try! Make connections! Be persistent! Ask questions and never take no for an answer! Learn the secrets and amazing stories of successful inventors!

How to Become an Accidental Genius is full of inspiring tales of famous and lesserknown inventors who have changed the world, from George Washington Carver, Mary Anderson (inventor of the windshield wiper) and inventor and actress Hedy Lamarr to Frank Epperson (of Popsicle fame) and Mary Sherman Morgan (The Woman Who Saved the U.S. Space Race). Readers will be amazed at the inventiveness of these geniuses. The book focuses on inventors from North America but includes stories from around the world. Organized into eleven chapters that highlight the qualities inventors have in common, the book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers.

Bold and Brave Women from Shakespeare RRP: $24.99 ISBN: 978-1406389609 | Illustrator: Becca Stadtlander Release Date: 1/4/20 | Publisher: Walker Books | Format: Hardback (pages 32) Discover the fascinating stories of the bold and brave women in Shakespeare’s plays. Twelve of Shakespeare’s courageous, strong-willed and determined characters are brought to life with Becca Stadtlander’s rich and evocative illustrations. Celebrate these incredible women with this beautiful gift book, the perfect way to get children fascinated by Shakespeare and inspired by his work. Featuring: Titania, Cleopatra, Rosalind, Margaret of Anjou, Cordelia, Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, Juliet, Portia, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, Miranda, Viola.

The Man the Anzacs Revered Author: Daniel Reynaud | Release Date: 2015 ISBN: 978-1925044164 | Publisher: Signs | RRP: $24.95 William McKenzie was once one of the most famous of the Anzacs, a legend for his work on Gallipoli and in France. McKenzie was a Salvation Army Chaplain, a species of noncombatant officer usually held in low esteem. He railed against booze, brothels, betting and bad language. Yet he was revered by the soldiers and by many on the home front as well. An inspiring read read for teens and adults.

Einstein Board Game His Amazing Life and Incompareable Science RRP: $49.99

Product Code: AAX12001 Age: 14+ years

Players: 2 to 4 Time: 15-30 mins

In this light co-op/competitive abstract strategy game, each player represents Einstein during one of four periods in his life: Young, Prime, Globetrotting, and Wise. The game features simple mechanics that have you placing two tiles into the “Big Idea” on your turn minimizing downtime. The unique penrose tiles create compelling patterns and ensure replay value. And the comic book instruction manual makes gameplay accessible for everyone.

Concepts: tile placement, set collection, cooperative or competitive

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INSPIRING PEOPLE Inspiring Writers (A Little People, Big Dreams Box Set) RRP: $50.00 ISBN: 978-0711243200 | Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Release: 1/10/19 | Publisher: Quarto | Format: Boxed set of 3 Hardback (pages 96) This boxed gift set of three hardback books from the internationally bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series introduces little dreamers to the lives of these incredible authors who changed the world. In these remarkable true stories, learn how three women dealt with hardship and achieved great success in writing. Maya - despite being mute as a child, she went on to find her voice and become one of the most beloved writers and speakers of the twentieth century. Anne - whose famous diary captured the hearts and minds of the public after World War Two. Jane - after growing up with low expectations, went on to write timeless novels about brave women who made their own choices and never gave up. Each of these moving books features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the woman’s life.

United We Are Unstoppable: 60 Inspiring Young People Saving Our World RRP: $24.99 ISBN: 978-1529335941 | Author: Akshat Rathi | Release Date: 12/1/21 Publisher: Hachette | Format: Hardback (pages 224) From Asia to Africa, Oceania to Europe, the Americas and Antarctica, see the world through the eyes of 60 young people who are fighting for their homes and their futures in the face of climate change. The stories in this book are devastating, defiant, inspiring and moving - but, above all, they are full of hope. The climate crisis can feel overwhelming but, as this book shows, for every problem there are young voices raising awareness, creating solutions and demanding that things change. It’s not too late to save the world. United we really are unstoppable.

Tell Me Why for Young Adults ISBN: 978-1760858865 Author: Archie Roach Publisher: Simon & Schuster Age: 14 years +

Release Date: 3/03/2021 Format: Paperback (pages: 400) RRP: $19.99

There are many Australian stories, and mine is just one about what happened to me and other First Peoples of this country. It’s important for me to tell my story—because it’s not just part of my healing but of this country’s as well. We all have a story and as you read this book I would like you to think of your own story, what that means and who is also a part of your story. An unforgettable story of resilience, strength of spirit and hope.

Becoming: Adapted for Younger Readers ISBN: 978-0241531815 Author: Michelle Obama Publisher: Puffin

Age: 13 years + Release Date: 2/03/2021 Format: Hardback (pages: 432) $29.99

Now adapted for younger readers, with new photographs and a new introduction from Michelle Obama herself, this memoir tells a very personal, and completely inspiring, story of how, through hard work and determination, the girl from the South Side of Chicago built an extraordinary life. A book to read, share, and talk about with the adults in your life, this is a call to action and compassion, and hope for change in uncertain times, and in a scary world. You’ll be inspired to help others, and understand that no one is perfect.

Just like Michelle Obama, you too are finding out exactly who you want to be (and, actually, so are the adults in your life).

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INSPIRING PEOPLE Perfectly Imperfect Stories ISBN: 978-1916180536 Author: Liz Connor | Release Date: 1/5/20 | Publisher: Magic Cat | RRP: $29.99 Meet 29 icons, from pop stars to sporting heroes, and discover how they overcame a range of mental health issues, from anorexia to depression, to live inspiring lives. At a time when kids’ mental health is under more pressure than ever, this book celebrates the message that it’s ok not to be ok.

Scientists Who Changed the World Author: Anita Croy Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Age: 10 to 15 years

Format: Paperback (pages: 64) Release Date: 15/11/2020 RRP: $19.95

Scientists Who Changed the World is a series that looks at some of the world’s greatest scientists and how their work and discoveries changed society at the time and influenced people in the future. Special “History’s Story” boxes highlight achievements and events in each scientist’s personal life, and a timeline with milestones in the field of biology along with mini-bios of other scientists of the time.

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Albert Einstein

978-0778782230

Galileo Galilei

978-0778782254

Charles Darwin

978-0778782247

Rachel Carson

978-0778782261

Sir Isaac Newton

978-0778782278

Stephen Hawking

978-0778782285

Hidden History Author: Various Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Age: 10 to 15 years

Format: Paperback (pages: 48) Series Release Date: 01/06/2020 RRP: $16.95 ea

This important series puts the spotlight on the achievements of women in history—some ignored during their time, others celebrated but forgotten.

Each book features a field of endeavor and crosses the globe featuring inspiring examples from each continent. Hidden History boxes identify what made them unconventional and ground breaking for their time periods.

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Women Explorers

978-0778773047

Women Scientists

978-0778773078

Women Inventors

978-0778773054

Women Warriors

978-0778773085

Women Rulers

978-0778773061

Women Writers

978-0778773092

She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics ... and the World ISBN: 978-1541579019 Author: Caitlin Donohue Publisher: Zest Books Age: Young Adult

Release Date: 09/10/2020 Format: Paperback (pages: 216) RRP: $29.95 ea

She Represents celebrates feminism and female contributions to politics and activism.

Author Caitlin Donohue profiles forty-three leaders, shedding light on their motivations, goals, strengths, and even missteps. Readers will be inspired to pursue social change themselves.

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ENCOURAGEMENT THOUGHTFULLS: SPECIAL MOMENTS OF ENCOURAGEMENT - less than 60 cents each Support your students every step of the way with these encouraging pop-open cards. A hidden message is revealed when they pop it open, and on the back there’s space to add your own note to them if you wish.

A very affordable way to give each student in your class a special moment of encouragement.

Box: 6.35 x 6.35 x 6.35cm Cards: 5.7cm W x 5.7cm H PRICE: $16.95 per box

Each box includes 30 mini-messages.

CODE: C7031

THEME: DREAM BIG 30 x mini-cards to inspire a bright future and show a child how much is possible. Hidden messages include: ‘The world wants your bright ideas—now and always.’

‘Let your dreams lift you up, all the way to the stars.’

‘Be brave. Be bold. Be curious.’

THEME: YOU CAN DO IT 30 x mini-cards to offer kids support and instill confidence.

CODE: C8044

THEME: CARPE DIEM A great choice for school leavers CODE: C5360 30 x mini-cards that will encourage school leavers to welcome every opportunity and seize each day. Great for inspiring their dreams.

Each card features a unique quote, including: “If there was ever a time to dare, to make a difference, to embark on something worth doing, it is now.” —Unknown “Believe there are no limits but the sky.” —Miguel de Cervantes CODE: C5360

“Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will.”—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

THEME: YOU’RE AWESOME

Remind someone how amazing they are with the 30 celebratory sentiments in this spirited set.

Each card features a unique quote, including: “Do you know what you are? You are a marvel.” —Pablo Casals “Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful, magical person that you are.” —Mandy Hale “…you have infinite potential. You can do anything, make anything, dream anything.” —Neil Gaiman

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INSPIRATIONAL The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Author: Charlie Mackesy | Publisher: Random House | ISBN: 978-1529105100 Date: 10/10/19 Format: Hardcover (128 pages) | Size: 17.4 x 22.3 cm | RRP: $35 each A book of hope for uncertain times, to remind us of what truly matters, as told through the adventures of four beloved friends. Enter the world of Charlie Mackesy’s creations, these four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most poignant and universal life lessons. The book includes Charlie’s most loved illustrations and new ones too. A great choice for fans of Winnie-the-Pooh’s Little Book of Wisdom.

Trying

An inspiring tale about the beautiful process of learning and growing

Author: Kobi Yamada | Publisher: Compendium | ISBN: 978-1970147285 Date: 15/12/20 | Format: Hardcover (48 pages) | RRP: $27.50 each How will you know what’s possible if you don’t try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren’t good enough.

It’s a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this captivating book celebrates the way failure is the just the beginning of the journey.

With alluring black-and-white illustrations and a powerful message, this beautiful tale is about how failure has so much to offer--lessons that help us learn, grow, and discover all the amazing things we can do.

Maybe

A story about the endless potential in all of us.

Author: Kobi Yamada | Publisher: Compendium | ISBN: 978-1946873750 Date: 15/9/19 | Format: Hardcover (40 pages) | RRP: $27.50 each You are the only you there ever has been or ever will be. You are unique in all the universe. Just the odds of you being here at this exact place and this exact time are so great and so rare that it will never happen again. This is a story for everything you will do and everything you can be — for who you are right now and all the magical, unbounded potential you hold inside. With rich, enchanting illustrations, it’s a reminder that you were meant for incredible things. And maybe, just maybe, you will exceed your wildest dreams.

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CHRISTIAN FAITH Advent for Kids

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Author: Karen Collum & Nathan Brown | Publisher: Signs | Date: 1/11/2021 (available now) Format: Paperback (112 pages) | Size: 22.9 x 15.2 cm | ISBN: 978-1922373441 RRP: $19.95 each Rediscover and celebrate the story of Jesus’ birth How do you get ready for Christmas?

Maybe you put up a Christmas tree, listen to Christmas carols or open the door of an Advent calendar each day in December. Whatever you do, this book might just be your new tradition.

With questions to reflect on and suggestions for activities to do together, these 31 readings explore why Jesus came in a way that is practical and easy to understand, and offer hope that is good news for the whole family.

The daily readings, discussion questions and activity suggestions for the 31 days of December are designed for families, caregivers and teachers to share the good news and wonder of the story of Jesus’ birth with primaryschool-aged children.

Advent: Hearing the Good News. in the Story of Jesus’ Birth Author: Nathan Brown | Publisher: Signs | Date: 1/11/2020 | ISBN: 978-1922373229 Format: Paperback (144 pages) | Size: 22.8 x 15.3 cm | RRP: $19.95 each Something happened. Something happened that was so significant that every year we pause and sing songs about it, share gifts with each other and re-tell the story. Something happened that changed everything. Something good.

When a child is born, it’s natural for parents to be in awe—wondering who their precious baby will grow up to be. But the birth of Jesus also created a transcendent wonder that has echoed down to us through the years— wonder because of who He already was. Whether you choose to read them during the Christmas season or throughout the year, these 31 readings explore why Jesus came and offer hope that is practical, transformative and, ultimately, good news for all people.

THE INVISIBLE TREE SERIES Author: Kirrily Lowe | Publisher: Wombat | Date: Various Hardback (32 pages) | Size: 22.4 x 22.2 cm | RRP: $19.99 each The Invisible Tree is an inspirational series of children’s books that capture core values that we all esteem in the life of children and adults (based on the Fruit of the Spirit).

Written and published in Australia, these books feature beautifully colourful collage style illustrations.

Patience 978-1921632587 Peace 978-1925139143 Love 978-1922074829 Goodness 978-1925563559

Joy 978-1922074850 Kindness 978-1925139723 Faithfulness 978-1761110467

Miriam at the River Author: Jane Yolen | Publisher: Kar-Ben | Date: 15/11/20 | Format: Paperback (32 pages) | Size: 23.5 x 27.9 cm | ISBN: 978-1541544017 RRP: $18.95 each Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses’s basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh’s orders. But will Pharaoh’s daughter arrive in time to rescue him?

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LIFE GOALS & CAREERS LIVE YOUR STORY PROMISE .

Author: Elaine Fraser, Steven Fraser | Release Date: 01/11/2021 (available now) | Format: Magazine style paperback (80 pg) | Size: 28 x 21.50cm | ISBN: 978-0987357427 Publisher: Beautiful Books | Age: School Leavers to Adults of all ages | RRP: $29.95

A great gift for people in a time of change, including Year 12 students, graduates, mid-life, career change or retirement.

• This workbook for life is based on TEDx talks at UC Davis San Francisco by Steve and Elaine Fraser.

• Renowned Australian photographer Steve and his wife Elaine made major changes in their lives, leaving safe, successful careers to pursue a more creative and adventurous way of life.

• Includes practical steps and real-life examples to help you make positive changes in your life.

Want to live an adventurous life? Are your hopes, dreams, and aspirations waiting to be transformed into something tangible and real? Perhaps you have that lump in your throat, that heart–race, that visceral response in your body that tells you it’s time to make a promise. It may be time to give yourself permission to honour the story promise of your life. Elaine Fraser and her husband, Steve have followed the twelve steps outlined in this book for many years. They have been to places all around the world and to places in their soul they never dreamed of. They are living their story promise. Live your Story Promise will inspire you to live your best life. To sing the song or tell the story you were born for is a big adventure.

There are journal pages for self-reflection and the book could be used in book clubs, schools, or discussion groups. The book is in a magazine-style format and is easy to read and an attractive gift. Steve Fraser’s beautiful photographs illustrate the text and provide inspiration. The magazine-style book is presented with elements of travel, self-help, inspiration, faith and memoir. It’s a visually beautiful book with journalling space.

What Can I Do When I Grow Up ISBN: 978-1912891207 | Release Date: 11/2/20 | Author: School of Life | RRP: $32.99 Format: Hardback (160 pages) | Publisher: Affirm Press | Age: 8 to 15 years It’s impossible for a child to spend too long around adults without one of them coming up and asking, as if it were the most normal thing in the world, ‘What do you want to do when you grow up?’ They mean for this to be a relatively simple question; the idea is that you’ll quite easily be able to say something like, ‘A teacher’ or ‘A doctor’ and then the adult will move on - and bother someone else.

But the truth can be a lot more complicated, and if you’ve ever felt confused or annoyed by the question, you have every right: knowing what you might want to do with your working life is one of the biggest, oddest and hardest questions of all. It might take many decades to find a good answer to it - and it’s one that most adults are still grappling with... This is a unique book about careers and the world of work written expressly for children. It takes us on a journey around some of the most essential questions within the topic: how can one discover one’s passions, what should a ‘good’ job involve, what is a good amount of money to try to make, how does the economy function - and acknowledges that the job you might do one day probably doesn’t even exist now. The result is a book that should spark some exceptionally fruitful conversations and help children look to their future work life with positivity and anticipation.

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LIFE SKILLS Cooling Down Teen Stress Author: DJ Chandler Publisher: Signs Publishing Date: 01/10/2020 | Paperback Pages: 128 | Size: 15 x 23 cm | ISBN: 978-1922373120 | RRP: $19.95 An exciting story, by a teen for teens, that relates to the stresses of everyday life. Live a year with Derisa—energetic, smart, caring and otherwise typical high school student—as she navigates challenges in and out of school. Her story grapples with real life-anddeath teen issues, like dating, parents, fear, jobs, grades, suicide and grief. Following each chapter is an interactive teen stress strategy, providing readers with high-impact awareness tools to assess their stress levels and manage stress. There are practical solutions for external stressors, like not enough time, money or friends—and for deepseated, internal stressors, like low self-worth, guilt and negative emotions. This book is priority reading for every teenager.

“Very well written, especially because the author is a teenager! Phrasing and word choice are age and culture appropriate.”—Writer’s Digest

How to Do It Now Because It’s Not Going Away ISBN: 978-1541581616 Author: Leslie Josel Publisher: Zest Books Age: Young Adult

Release Date: 15/12/2020 Format: Paperback (pages: 152) RRP: $29.95

Procrastination is especially tough for young adults. Getting started is overwhelming, it’s hard to get motivated, not knowing how long things take messes up planning, and distractions are everywhere. This book is a user-friendly guide to help teens get their tasks done. Simple, straightforward, and with a touch of humor, it’s packed with practical solutions and easily digestible tips to stay on top of homework, develop a sense of time, manage digital distractions, create easy-to-follow routines, and get unstuck.

Think Savvy, Revise Smart Author: Christine West | RRP: $24.95 ISBN: 978-0648400059 | Release Date: 01/11/2018 | Format: Paperback Publisher: Magnettic | Age: 13 to 18 years Think Savvy, Revise Smart is designed to empower students to learn well and perform at their best. By learning how their brains work, students should be well placed to confidently apply the practical strategies contained in this book. With a specific focus on revising for exams, students will learn how to: * Use smart study habits to learn more, in less time. * Use strategic revision to target their efforts; and * Use savvy exam tips to maximise their marks. Think Savvy, Revise Smart is also an invaluable resource for parents, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently assist their children in their learning.

Where’s My Stuff? 2nd Edition | RRP: $24.95 Author: Samantha Martin, Lesley Martin | ISBN: 978-1541578951 Publisher: Zest Books | Release Date: 01/03/2020 | Format: Paperback Pages: 120 | Size: 16.5 x 21.6 cm | Age: 11 to 18 years A comprehensive guide for young adults on how to organize school work, lockers, bedrooms, and even schedules. Take a quiz to identify your organizing style and get great advice about making decisions, purging closets, and creating the perfect space to relax, work, and store belongings. With fun and useful illustrations, easy-to-follow charts, and ample doses of humor, this is an incredible asset for anyone who wants to get it together and keep it together, for good. Written in collaboration with professional teen organizer Lesley Martin. bookcurator.com.au | 11

LIFE SKILLS Feelings to Share from A to Z Author: Todd Snow & Peggy Snow | Format: Paperback | RRP: $14.95 ISBN: 978-1934277003 | Release Date: 10/05/2007 Publisher: Maren Green | Age: 5 to 7 years Knowing how to describe our feelings is important to our emotional health. So is knowing it's okay to talk about our feelings with others. Feelings can be confusing when we don't have the words to express them; they can be overwhelming and even scary when we keep them to ourselves. In rhyming poems and engaging illustrations, this book helps children build and use a vocabulary for communicating their emotions. Because it's meant to be read aloud, it encourages discussion. From "A is for Awesome" to "Z is for Zany", Feelings invites kids to name, claim, and share their emotions.

Stress Less! A Kid's Guide to Managing Emotions Author: Rebecca Sjonger | Format: Paperback | RRP: $14.95 ISBN: 978-0778718864 | Release Date: 01/01/2016 Publisher: Crabtree | Age: 6 to 9 years Good mental health is as important as good physical health to our overall fitness.

This important book gives children ways to reduce feelings of anxiety and manage their emotions. Simple activities help children learn how to relieve tension and improve concentration.

When We Are Kind Author: Monique Gray Smith Illustrator: Nicole Neidhardt Publisher: Orca Books Age: 3 to 5 years

ISBN: 978-1459825222 Release Date: 15/11/2020 Format: Hardback (pages: 32) RRP: $34.95

When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives.

Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of all ages. Beautifully illustrated by artist Nicole Neidhardt, this book encourages young children to be kind to others and to themselves.

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LIFE SKILLS Fuelling Your Future: Above and Beyond with ...

Author: Various Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Age: 11 to 15 years

RRP: $19.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 48) Series Release Date: 2017

Recent research demonstrates that a focus on creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration is essential for preparing young people for the future. This innovative series gives readers the tools to not only build these essential skills but to apply them to all situations so they become habits. Each title concentrates on one skill and helps readers build up their abilities. They will learn the important benefits of each skill, how each is relevant to all subjects and areas of learning, and how each skill will continue to be relevant throughout their lives, at work and personally.

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

Communication 978-0778728443

Explore the differences between various forms of communication such as active listening, written, oral, nonverbal, and digital communication. Readers will learn about potential communication roadblocks and strategies to overcome them.

Collaboration 978-0778728436

This title explores the skills and practices needed to be a successful collaborator in any situation covering topics such as establishing responsibilities, engineering plans, and becoming socially aware. Encourages active listening, respect, self-direction, and focus to understand diverse perspectives and come to achieve common goals.

Creativity and Innovation 978-0778728450

Readers are introduced to various brainstorming techniques and will learn different approaches to help refine and evaluate their ideas. Real-world examples, motivating challenges, and case studies broaden readers’ understanding of this key skill set.

Critical Thinking and Explore the ways that critical thinking can be applied to problem solving in school, Problem Solving work, and social settings. Real-world examples and opportunities for hands-on practice 978-0778728467 support readers as they learn how to frame, analyse, and synthesize information.

Be Your Best Self: Building Social-Emotional Skills Author: Various | Publisher: Crabtree | RRP: $14.95 ea Format: Paperback | Release Date: 01/02/2020 | Pages: 32 Size: 21.6 x 27.3cm | Age: 8 to 11 years Be Your Best Self: Building Social-Emotional Skills is a motivating series that helps young readers understand and practice social-emotional skills. Each inspiring book features a character-building topic, such as kindness, mindfulness, gratitude, self- and social awareness, diversity and inclusion, and conflict resolution.

Using relatable experiences and challenges faced by children in their everyday lives, each book shows how to recognize emotions, cope with stress, and build relationships. Practical ideas and activities help children focus on positive thinking and behavior to become the best and happiest “self” they can be.

TITLE

ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

Be Mindful! Be Here Now

9780778767107

Kindness is Cool!

9780778767183

Creating a Happy School Community

9780778767114

The Power of Gratitude

9780778767190

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GRAPHIC NOVELS White Bird R J Palacio

Author: R J Palacio | Publisher: Penguin Random House | Hardback | ISBN: 978-0241397244 | Published: 01/10/2019 | RRP: $39.99 Paperback | ISBN: 978-0241399699 | Published: 29/9/2020 | RRP: $27.99 To the millions of readers who fell in love with R J Palacio’s Wonder, Julian is best-known as Auggie Pullman’s classroom bully. White Bird reveals a new side to Julian’s story, as Julian discovers the moving and powerful tale of his grandmother, who was hidden from the Nazis as a young Jewish girl in occupied France during the Second World War. An unforgettable, unputdownable story about strength, courage and the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives, from the globally bestselling author of Wonder.

Alice In Wonderland Russell Punter

Author: Russell Punter | Illustrator: Simona Bursi | ISBN: 978-1474952446 Published: 06/01/2020 | Publisher: Harper Collins | RRP: $16.99 When Alice follows a white rabbit into his burrow, she enters a fantastic world of weird and wonderful characters. Lewis Carroll’s classic fantasy story is faithfully retold in this gorgeously illustrated comic book adaptation.

Jason and the Argonauts Dean Hale and Shannon Hale

Author: Russell Punter | ISBN: 978-1474952194 | Published: 05/11/2019 Publisher: Usborne | RRP: $16.99 The ruthless King Pelias has set his young nephew Jason a seemingly impossible task — to bring him the fabled Golden Fleece. Only then can Jason reclaim the kingdom that is rightfully his. Jason and his crew of Argonauts must face a host of fearsome monsters and devious gods before they can complete their mission.

The Crossover Dean Hale and Shannon Hale

Author: Kwame Alexander | Illustrator: Dawud Anyabwile | ISBN: 978-1783449590 Published: 01/04/2020 | Publisher: Walker Books | RRP: $17.99 “With a bolt of lightning on my kicks... The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. ’Cuz tonight I’m delivering,” raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thanks to their dad, he and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood — he’s got mad beats, too, which help him find his rhythm when it’s all on the line. A graphic novel that will turn sports lovers into book lovers.

Treasure in the Lake Dean Hale and Shannon Hale

Author: Jason Pamment | ISBN: 978-1760526238 | Published: 14/09/2021 Publisher: Allen & Unwin | Format: Paperback (208 pages) | RRP: $16.99 Grand adventures often begin where you least expect. Iris knows this because she’s read them all.

But when she and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry riverbed on the outskirts of town, they make a discovery beyond anything Iris has read about: a hidden city, lost in time and shrouded in mystery. Storm clouds gather as secrets begin to surface. Can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their friendship afloat, or will history repeat itself and pull them apart forever?

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CREATIVITY & FINE ARTS REWORDABLE CARD GAME ISBN: 978-1524761134 | Publisher: Penguin Random House Format: CARD SET | Release Date: 2017 | RRP: $26.99 Rewordable is a combination of Scrabble and UNO, a word game for for 2-8 players where players can build words for rewards and steal each other’s words for added points. Each game uses a subset of 60 cards from the 120 card game deck and the goal is to build up the biggest lexicon of words.

WRITE ON: MY JOURNAL: A Creative Writing Journal for Kids ISBN: 978-0525576877 | Format: P/back | Pages: 64 | Release Date: 5/11/19 | RRP: $24.99 Kid-friendly silliness, parent-approved wit, and bright art merge in this immersive, prompted journal that teaches kids how to write and express themselves creatively. In this approachable and fun learning tool, children are prompted to observe, record, and express their experiences creatively through writing and telling stories. With fun and thought-provoking prompts for kids ages 6-11, this is the learning companion that kids can take anywhere--from vacation, to school, to their pillow fort. With two sheets of stickers that turn into bookplates kids can put inside their favorite books.

INSIDE OUT: A Journalling Kit ISBN: 978-0957823174 | Format: Card Pack + 44 pg booklet Size: 32 laminated cards 30cm x 7.5cm | Boxed | RRP: $44.50 A boxed collection of 32 beautiful and quirky word cards, introducing you to the self-exploratory world of journal writing. Each card is ‘gate folded’—turn the card around and open up the flaps to find questions and writing prompts inside. A vibrant tool for self-development and self-expression, that will get the creative juices flowing!

Story Out of the Box ISBN: 978-1786275974 | Format: Card Pack (80 prompts) Size: 133 W x 195mm H x 45mm D | RRP: $24.99 A boxed collection of 32 beautiful and quirky word cards, introducing you to the self-exploratory world of journal writing. Each card is ‘gate folded’—turn the card around and open up the flaps to find questions and writing prompts inside. A vibrant tool for self-development and self-expression, that will get the creative juices flowing!

Creative Writing with James and the Giant Peach How to Write Phenomenal Poetry (Roald Dahl) ISBN: 978-0241384626 | Format: Paperback | Author: Roald Dahl | RRP: $9.99 Discover limericks, narrative poems, acrostics and haiku! Use poetic language with James and his insect friends. These fun activities and writing tasks help to develop language and vocabulary skills, giving you the tools you need to write your own story. Learn how to write with rhythm and rhyme, and practise performing your very own poems.

Roald Dahl’s Creative Writing sparks creativity, builds confidence and inspires young writers through the wonderful worlds of these best-loved stories. Filled with top tips and ideas boxes, each book introduces techniques and methods to help you plan and write a phizz-whizzing story of your own!

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CREATIVITY & FINE ARTS This is How You Make a Movie ISBN: 978-1786275585 | Publisher: Laurence King Format: Hardback (192 pages) | Release Date: 19/2/21 | RRP: $39.99 Learn movie-making techniques through the movies you know and love with This Is How You Make a Movie! Using key scenes from some of the best-loved movies of all time, Tim Grierson explores everything from cinematography to the secrets of talking to camera. Deep focus is explored through Citizen Kane, forced perspective through Elf, and slow motion through Reservoir Dogs. Examples from blockbusters (Wonder Woman) to Oscar-winners (Rocky), silent-era gems (Intolerance) to recent art-house treasures (American Honey), give readers a glimpse of cinema’s breadth and potential. A fascinating read for movie buffs who want to understand what goes on behind the camera, and above all an essential read for students and beginners in the industry.

100 Years of Fashion ISBN: 978-1786276827 | Author: Cally Blackman | Publisher: Laurence King Format: Paperback (400 pages) | Release Date: 8/10/20 | RRP: $29.99 This book documents the most exciting and diverse period in fashion: from 1900 on, when women’s lives and manner of dress changed dramatically. From home dressmaking to couture, from wartime rationing to The New Look , from the birth of the teenager to mass manufacture, this selection of over 400 photographs and illustrations tells the fascinating story of a fashion revolution.

100 Years of Fashion will appeal to everyone with an interest in fashion.

The Writers Game: Classic Authors ISBN: 978-1786272546 | Format: Card Pack (32 cards) | Size: 110 x 180 x 30mm | RRP: $19.99 Searching for book lover gifts? Look no further than this beautifully illustrated top score card game. Who was more prolific, Charlotte Brontë or Fyodor Dostoyevsky?

Who had more memorable characters, Jane Austen or William Shakespeare? Whose life was more eventful, Cervantes or Byron? Pit 32 of the greatest writers of all time against each other with these high-quality cards in a beautiful presentation box.

The Writers Game: Modern Authors ISBN: 978-1786272553 | Format: Card Pack (32 cards) | Size: 113 x 175 x 29mm | RRP: $21.99 Who had the most commercial success in their lifetime, Ernest Hemingway or Agatha Christie?

Whose work has the most adaptations, F. Scott Fitzgerald or Franz Kafka? Who courted the most scandal, Colette or James Joyce? Pit 32 of the greatest modern writers against each other with these high-quality cards in a beautiful presentation box. Explore modern literature’s greats from Simone de Beauvoir’s feminist theory and Virginia Woolf’s genrebending experimental fiction through to the discovery of whole new worlds with JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth. The pen is mightier than the sword, but whose pen is the mightiest of them all?

Music and How It Works: The Complete Guide for Kids ISBN: 978-0241411605 | Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Format: Hardback (96 pages) | Release Date: 3/11/20 | RRP: $24.99 Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book explains how music is made using rhythm and melody. It covers genres from folk and classical to the modern music phenomena of hip hop and electronica. Instruments and music from across the world are featured, with “playlists” of key pieces encouraging kids to look up the music to hear for themselves.

STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and maths behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds.

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CREATIVITY & FINE ARTS Literary Lover’s MINI Box Set ISBN: 978-0762469420 | Publisher: Running Press Format: Hardback | Release Date: 9/6/20 | Pages: 680 | Size: 9.3 x 7.5 x 7.4cm | RRP: $19.99 This charming mini box set includes 3 x Deluxe classic mini books in a special slipcase. These compact books contain comprehensive summaries of the titles listed below. They also include character profiles and illustrations, sure to entertain literary lovers everywhere.

William Shakespeare: The Complete Plays in One Sitting Jane Austen: The Complete Novels in One Sitting The Brontes: The Complete Novels in One Sitting

Why We Read: Quotations for Book Lovers ISBN: 978-1423648611 | Illustrator: Ellen Surrey Format: Hardback (pages: 112) | Release Date: March 2019 | RRP: $22.99 A beautiful keepsake extolling the magic of books. A collection of illustrated quotations-astute, profound, witty, and sweet-on the magic of books that reminds us of what a power and a privilege it is to read. 75 quotations from writers and thinkers, such as Jane Austen, Carl Sagan, Margaret Atwood, Roald Dahl, Jorge Luis Borges, and Annie Dillard, celebrate this noble pursuit.

Colorful illustrations by Ellen Surrey brightly interpret their words and create a lovely keepsake.

Pride and Puzzlement (1000-piece Jigsaw) ISBN: 978-0593137642 | Publisher: Random House Format: Jigsaw | Release Date: 10/5/21 | RRP: $32.99 From noted Jane Austen artist Jacqui Oakley, this whimsical 1000-piece puzzle brings Austen’s work to life. Featuring characters from Austen’s most beloved novels like Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, Emma and Mr. Knightley from Emma, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood from Sense and Sensibility, and more, this puzzle is perfect for both longtime fans and Austen newbies.

Alice’s Wonderland (A Curiouser and Curiouser Jigsaw) ISBN: 978-1786279491 | Publisher: Laurence King Format: Jigsaw | Release Date: 10/6/21 | RRP: $24.99 Go down the rabbit hole and create your own adventures in Wonderland with this curiouser and curiouser 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. From the Mad Hatter’s tea party to croquet with the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat and Tweedledum and Tweedledee, rediscover all the best characters, memorable scenes and cultural references from the Alice stories with this beautifully surreal and surprising jigsaw. Alice fans young and old will delight in the fun facts and interesting insights behind the stories with the accompanying fold-out poster.

Also available in this Jigsaw series TITLE

ISBN

The World of Charles Dickens Puzzle

978-1913947163

The World of Shakespeare Puzzle

978-1786274250

The Wonderful World of Oz RRP: $ 29.99

978-1913947170

The World of Sherlock Holmes

978-1786277497

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CREATIVITY & FINE ARTS Garfield’s ® Guide to Creating Your Own Comic Strip ISBN: 978-1541574687 | Author: Marco Finnegan | Age: 7 to 12 years | RRP: $14.95 Publisher: Lerner | Format: Paperback (pages: 32) | Release Date: 1/12/2019 Readers will learn what goes into making a comic strip—from creating characters to adding visual details and lettering—all while enjoying examples from Garfield comic strips and hilarious commentary from Garfield himself.

Garfield’s ® Guide to Drawing the World’s Best-Looking Cat (and His Friends) Author: Scott Nickel Illustrator: Ron Zalme Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 7 to 11 years

ISBN: 978-1728413730 Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 15/12/2020 RRP: $16.95

This hands-on guide for drawing favorite Garfield characters including Garfield, Odie, Jon, and more uses basic shapes and techniques. Clear step-by-step instructions are punctuated by fun asides from Garfield to deliver how-to-draw content with humor.

The Colossal Book of Colour ISBN: 978-1742035727 | Author: Lorna Hendry | Publisher: Wild Dog Books | $27.99 Format: Paperback (pages: 64) | Age: 7 to 12 years | Release Date: 01/02/2020 The Colossal Book of Colour takes a broad and fascinating look at the science behind the paints and pigments that bring joy to our world. With particular focus on primary and secondary colours, how colours are made, as well as their history and cultural importance, The Colossal Book of Colour also includes various activities and thought experiments throughout to capture the imagination of the reader, along with a graduating colour scheme that will tickle the senses.

THE DREAM OF SURREALISM JIGSAW 1000 piece art history puzzle

RRP: $24.99 ISBN: 978-1786273130 Piece together the artists, poets and muses behind the movement that turned the art world on its head, and then pushed it through the looking glass. Wander the abandoned streets of a Giorgio de Chirico city and follow Salvador Dali’s moustache and Rene Magritte’s bowler hat into a world where a pipe is not a pipe, Sigmund Freud dances a tango with a skeleton, lobsters answer the phone and donkeys tap out the rhythm on baby grands.

ALSO AVAILABLE: THE STORY OF IMPRESSIONISM JIGSAW

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RRP: $24.99 ISBN: 978-1786273215

CREATIVITY & FINE ARTS SHAKESPEARE’S STORIES Illustrated by Tony Ross

THE BFG: PLAYS FOR CHILDREN Roald Dahl

RRP: $49.99 ISBN: 978-1408344897 16 x book box set of Shakespeare’s plays for children

All the intrigue, humour and excitement of the original plays, in delightfully funny stories full of gags and cheeky artwork by the renowned Tony Ross. All supplied in a handsome box.

RRP: $16.99 ISBN: 978-0141374307

From the world’s number 1 storyteller come plays to amaze! Everybody loves the BFG. Now children can bring him to life! Children will have a phizzwizardly good time - and their friends won’t believe their gogglers!

Fantastic Faces: Transform Yourself Into 12 Dramatic Characters Author: National Theatre | Publisher: Walker Books | Date: 01/03/2019| Paperback | ISBN: 9781406384154 | RRP: $14.99 Be the star of the show with these fun stage make-up looks from the National Theatre.

Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to transform yourself into twelve dramatic characters, including a phoenix, zombie, pirate and rock star. Created by the experts at the National Theatre, the book is full of original top tips and tricks, such as the techniques for scars, bruises and wrinkles. With clear photographs throughout, the looks are all easy to create using face paints, and will make you the star of any show.

Garfield’s ® Belly Laughs Author: Scott Nickel & Mark Acey Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 7 to 11 years

Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 15/11/2020 RRP: $16.95 ea

What two things can Garfield never eat for breakfast? Lunch and dinner!

Laugh your way through Garfield-themed jokes in popular formats such as riddles, puns, and tongue twisters, along with jokes on Garfield’s favorite topics (including food!).

TITLE

ISBN

Garfield’s ® All-about-the-Food Jokes

978-1728413440

Garfield’s ® Knock-Knock Jokes

978-1728413457

Garfield’s ® Riddles

978-1728413464

Garfield’s ® Terrible Puns

978-1728413471

Garfield’s ® Tongue Twisters

978-1728413488

Garfield’s ® Worst Jokes

978-1728413495

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CREATIVITY & FINE ARTS Green STEAM Author: Veronica Thompson Publisher: LernerClassroom Age: 8 to 11 years

RRP: $16.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/02/2019

This makerspace-friendly series blends science, technology, engineering, and math content with arts and crafts for the perfect STEAM experience. A green approach focuses on reusing everyday materials rather than buying new craft supplies. QR codes in books lead to additional how-to support online.

TITLE

ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

Earth-Friendly Animal Crafts

978-1541527782

Earth-Friendly Math Crafts

978-1541527812

Earth-Friendly Earth Day Crafts

978-1541527799

Earth-Friendly Science Crafts

978-1541527829

Earth-Friendly Engineering Crafts

978-1541527805

Earth-Friendly Tech Crafts

978-1541527836

Digital Makers (Alternator Books ®) Author: Various Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 8 to 12 years

RRP: $39.95 ea Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 1/05/2018

Learn how to create, launch, perfect, and safely share digital works of art, including videos, songs, blogs, and websites. This series capitalizes on the popularity of both digital technology and makerspace activities.

Creator profiles and expert tips provide extra inspiration.

TITLE

ISBN

Make and Upload Your Own Videos

978-1512483406

Write and Record Your Own Songs

978-1512483413

Design and Build Your Own Website

978-1512483420

Create Your Own Blog

978-1512483437

Be A Super Awesome Artist 20 Art Challenges Inspired by the Masters ISBN: 978-1786277626 | Author: Henry Carroll | Publisher: Laurence King Format: Hardback (64 pages) | Release Date: 3/11/20 | RRP: $19.99 Become a super-awesome artist with this fantastic new book. Using real examples of art for inspiration, this great book features 20 exciting art challenges to help you create your own masterpieces. Channel the artistic genius within and you’ll be painting like Pollock, doodling like Duchamp and creating like Kahlo in no time!

Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage ISBN: 978-1786274946 | Author: Henry Carroll | Publisher: Laurence King Format: Paperback (208 pages) | Release Date: 26/3/20 | RRP: $29.99 Discover the fun of collage with this fabulous kit in a book. Highly respected and successful collage artist Maria Rivans has gathered hundreds of beautiful, quirky, and downright daft images, and they’re all here for you. Whether you are making a mood or inspiration board or just want some unique art for your wall, with 1500+ objects to choose from, the possibilities to cut out and collage are limitless.

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CREATIVITY & FINE ARTS Be A Maker!

Author: Various Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Age: 10 to 15 years +

RRP: $16.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 01/03/2017

The Maker movement celebrates qualities such as ingenuity, problem solving, collaboration, and thinking “outside the box.” Supporting STEAM initiatives and 21st Century skills, each title in this timely series focuses on a specific field of interest. Readers discover how “makers” in the field use their skills, imaginations, and fearless, pioneering attitudes to make breakthrough discoveries and inventions. Each book features several projects with step-by-step instructions and photography that guide readers through their own projects. Open-ended critical thinking questions encourage readers to consider how they might improve or customize their work. Inspires young people to explore their passions.

TITLE

ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

Woodworking

978-0778725855

Music

978-0778722649

Sports

978-0778728917

Printmaking

978-0778729020

Animation

978-0778722564

Fashion

978-0778722588

Robotics

978-0778722663

Graphic Design

978-0778722625

Electronics

978-0778725817

Games

978-0778722601

Photography

978-0778725848

Designing Spaces

978-0778725800

Design Communities

978-0778728931

Greening Up Spaces

978-0778728955

Paper Engineering

978-0778725831

Exploring Outdoors

978-0778725824

Art Skills Lab Author: Jane Yates | RRP: $14.95 Publisher: Crabtree | Release Date: 2019-2020 | Format: Paperback Pages: 32 | Size: 20.32 x 25.4 cm | Age: 9 to 13 years This hands-on art series helps children expand their creativity by showing them how to build art skills, and use tools and techniques across different mediums. Each title explores elements of art and principles of design as they apply to a specific art form. Each book profiles well-known artists and examines their techniques to serve as examples. Skill-building projects give readers opportunities to learn how to use tools and apply techniques as they create original artwork. Project extensions encourage readers to think of innovative ways to use traditional and digital processes to further extend the creative process.

TITLE

ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

Comic Book Skills Lab

9780778768470

Sculpture Skills Lab

9780778769040

Collage Skills Lab

9780778752332

Paper Art Skills Lab

9780778768487

Textile Art Skills Lab

9780778769149

Painting Skills Lab

9780778752363

3-D Art Skills Lab

9780778752257

Mixed Media Skills Lab

9780778752356

Drawing Skills Lab

9780778752349

Printmaking Skills Lab

9780778752370

Chess Puzzles for Kids ISBN: 978-1906454401 | Format: Hardback | Author: Murray Chandler | RRP: $29.95 Release Date: 23/10/2012 | Publisher: Gambit Publications Using an innovative format, every puzzle is preceded by an instructive example, illustrating an important pattern. Each puzzle has been graded to suit a wide range of chess abilities. Beginners or younger readers will enjoy reading the basic warm-up exercises. The more experienced can wrestle with some classic puzzles, whilst at the same time learning of typical themes and killer concepts. The final challenging chapters – Mission Impossible – are guaranteed to torment and inspire the most talented of future champions! bookcurator.com.au | 21

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY My First Science Textbook Author: Mary Wissinger Age: 3 to 5 years

Pages: 32

Spark scientific curiosity in kids of all ages! Even the youngest students can begin to understand the basics of chemistry as they follow Pete the Proton, Ned the Neutron and Ellie the Electron, who get together to build everything in the universe. The science is introduced in a way that’s highly memorable, highly educational and funny too!

TITLE

HARDBACK $22.99

BOARDBOOK $16.99

Protons and Neutrons

978-1945779008

978-1945779039

Electrons

978-1945779015

978-1945779046

Atoms

978-1945779022

978-1945779053

Science Wide Open Author: Mary Wissinger Age: 5 to 8 years

$22.99 each Pages: 36

Discover the power of curiosity and resilience. These books follow a conversation between a spunky young protagonist, who ask questions about the world around her, and a scientifically astute narrator, whose answers are crafted to be both accurate and understandable to a young mind. In this way, learning the basics of biology and physics becomes an effortless outcome of enjoying the story.

TITLE Women in Biology

ISBN (HARDBACK) 978-1945779091

TITLE Women in Physics

ISBN (HARDBACK) 978-1945779114

Earth Matters: Loving Our Planet ISBN: 978-1742036014 Author: Carole Wilkinson Publisher: Wild Dog Books Age: 8 years +

Illustrator: Hilary Cresp Release Date: 29/03/2021 Format: Hardback (pages: 32) RRP: $24.99

The Earth’s climate is changing. It’s getting hotter. In Australia over the past 50 years, maximum temperatures have been creeping higher. There have been record droughts, floods and bushfires. Why is this happening and what can we do to stop it getting worse?

Bots and Bods: How Robots and Humans Work, from the Inside Out ISBN: 978-1486314690 Author: John Andrews Publisher: CSIRO Publishing Age: 8 to 12 years

Release Date: 1/03/2021 Format: Paperback (pages: 96) RRP: $27.99

Bots and Bods explores the differences and the similarities between humans and robots. You’ll see the basic features of human bodies and how they are copied in bots. You’ll learn how movement happens, how the world is seen and sensed, and how humans and robots think it all through. And you’ll look to a future where bots will be helping bods more than ever. Packed with detailed illustrations and fun facts, Bots and Bods takes you on a fascinating tour of the human – and robot – body. So come on in and discover your inner robot!

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Lovelace & Babbage Board Game $39.99

Product Code: AAX14001 Age: 14+ years Players: 2 to 4 Time: 15-30 mins

Players “program” the world’s first computer, the Analytical Engine, to help famous Patrons solve challenging problems.

Concepts: set building, real time, math game

Tesla vs Edison: Duel Card Game $49.99

Product Code: AAX1201 Age: 14+ years Players: 2 Time: 15-30 mins

A fun, easy-to-learn, 2-player card game that takes less than 30 minutes to play. Duel distills the epic War of Currents to its essence while still preserving all major areas of play from the original smash hit. It’s AC vs. DC heads up - and only one can win!

Concepts: stock market, area control, tech track

Tesla vs Edison: War of Currents Board Game $95.00

Product Code: AAX1001 Age: 14+ years Players: 2 to 5 Time: 20 mins per player

Using the unique and asymmetrical skills of your inventor and other luminaries you hire into your company, players take turns claiming electric projects across the United States, making advances in key technologies, buying and selling other companies’ shares in the market, and manipulating the media and popular opinion with propaganda. The player with the most valuable stock portfolio in this free-wheeling game is the winner!

3D Printing: The Future is Now RRP: $14.99 ISBN: 978-1742034775 | Author: Woody Brambles | Publisher: Wild Dog Books Format: Paperback (pages: 24) | Age: Primary | Release Date: 01/08/2019 3D printing is a fascinating and divisive subject. Many people believe it is destined to make our lives easier, while some believe it could be misused with terrible consequences. Take an in-depth look at this amazing technology and how it is already being used in The Future is Now: 3D Printing!

Artificial Intelligence: The Future is Now RRP: $14.99 ISBN: 978-1742034751 | Author: Woody Brambles | Publisher: Wild Dog Format: Paperback (pages: 24) | Age: Primary | Release Date: 01/04/2019 Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a fascinating and divisive subject. Many people believe it is destined to make our lives easier, while some believe it could lead to disaster. Take an in-depth look at this amazing technology and how it is used.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY My Minecraft (Alternator Books) Author: Linda Zajac Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 8 to 12 years

Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 01/09/2020 RRP: $16.95 ea

From surviving mobs (mobile monsters) to building cities, this series describes some of Minecraft’s most popular aspects. Jump into the creative world of Minecraft!

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ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

Minecraft Creative Mode

978-1728415444

Minecraft Maps

978-1728415543

Minecraft Enchantments

978-1728415499

Minecraft Redstone

978-1728415598

Minecraft Construction

978-1541546103

Minecraft Mining and Farming

978-1541546110

Minecraft Mods

978-1541546127

Minecraft Survival

978-1541546134

Mission: Code (Alternator Books ®) Author: Various | Publisher: Lerner Publications | Age: 8 to 12 years Release Date: 01/02/2020 | Pages: 32 | Size: 17.14 x 22.86 cm RRP: $16.95 ea Dive into the fascinating world of coding languages! These titles walk new programmers through the basics of creating their own code. Hands-on learn-to-code activities accessed through an online Page Plus link add to the fun!

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ISBN

TITLE

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Mission HTML

9781541573734

Mission Python

9781541573758

Mission JavaScript

9781541573741

Mission Ruby

9781541573765

My Life in 2055 Author: Carrie Lewis Illustrator: Christos Skaltsas Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 7 to 11 years

Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 31/03/2020 RRP: $16.95 ea

Explore the possibilities for what life will look like in the future. From cars that drive themselves to holographic projections, readers will discover how technology and innovations will change school, cities, houses, and more.

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My Car in 2055

978-1728423524

My House in 2055

978-1728423548

My City in 2055

978-1728423531

My School in 2055

978-1728423555

Robots: The Future is Now RRP: $24.99 ISBN: 978-1742034799 | Author: Charles Hope | Publisher: Wild Dog Books Format: Hardback (pages: 24) | Age: Primary | Release Date: 01/06/2020 Robots are a fascinating and divisive subject. Many people believe they are destined to make our lives easier, while some believe they could be misused with terrible consequences. Take an in-depth look at this amazing technology and how it is already being used in Robots: The Future is Now!

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AmAZed! ISBN: 978-1486313976 Author: Andrea Wild Publisher: CSIRO Age: 6 to 12 years

Release Date: 1/06/2021 Format: Paperback (pages: 112) RRP: $29.99

Prepare to be AmAZed! on this wild ride through Australia’s biodiversity from A to Z! Go on an amazing scientific journey through 100 topics inspired by the specimens and stories from CSIRO’s National Research Collections Australia. This book is filled with fabulous facts about plants, animals, microbes and the scientists who study them. AmAZed! CSIRO’s A to Z of Biodiversity covers Australia’s natural wonders and impressive discoveries for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by engaging photos and illustrations. Get ready to encounter the Lost Shark, the phenomena of sea sparkle and zombie worms!

Science and Me ISBN: 978-1911373711 Author: Ali Winter Publisher: Lantana Publishing Age: 6 years+

Illustrator: Mickaël El Fathi Release Date: 1/04/2021 Format: Hardback (pages: 32) RRP: $24.99

An illustrated celebration of Nobel Prize Laureates in Science throughout the 20th and 21st centuries Discover some of the inspirational men and women who have received Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine from 1901 to the present day, among them Marie Curie, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin and Donna Strickland. A glimpse into the often surprising lives and sometimes accidental discoveries of a group of extraordinary scientists, this fascinating collection shows that the science you learn at school really can change the world.

Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World ISBN: 978-1541557703 Author: Sue Fliess Illustrator: Khoa Le Publisher: Millbrook Press Age: 4 to 8 years

Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Release Date: 15/04/2020 RRP: $34.95

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks—light is everywhere in our world! Rhyming text and luminous illustrations follow four children as they experience many different forms of light.

30-Minute Science Projects Author: Various Age: 7 to 11 years

$16.95 ea

Format: Paperback Pages: 32

This maker-focused series features science projects that can be completed in half an hour or less. These high-interest titles are created in partnership with science project database Science Buddies®, an organization focused on fostering STEM discovery through hands-on explorations.

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ISBN (PB)

30-Minute Chemistry Projects

978-1541557116

30-Minute Rainy Day Science Projects

978-1541557147

30-Minute Edible Science Projects

978-1541557123

30-Minute Robotics Projects

978-1541557154

30-Minute Sustainable Science Projects

978-1541557161

30-Minute Outdoor Science Projects 978-1541557130

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Cytosis $79.99 A Cell Biology Game

Product Code: GOT1006 Age: 10 to 18 years

Players: 2 to 5 Time: 60-90 mins

Type of Game: Board Game Science Concepts: cell biology, nucleus, free ribosomes, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, rough endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, plasma membrane, mitochondria, enzymes, hormones, receptors, cell detoxification, antibodies and viruses DESCRIPTION: Cytosis is a worker placement game that takes place inside a human cell! Players take turns placing workers on available organelles within a human cell in order to collect resources (such as Carbohydrates or ATP!) or take actions (such as purchasing Cell Component cards or translating mRNA into Proteins!)

Subatomic: 2nd Edition $79.99 An Atom Building Game Product Code: GOT1007 Age Group: 10 to 18 yrs Players: 2 to 4

Time: 40-60 mins Type of Game: Board Game

Science Concepts: quarks, protons, neutrons, electrons, charge, atoms, elements, Helium, Lithium, Beryllium, Boron DESCRIPTION: Particle physics and chemistry collide in Subatomic, a dual-layered deck building game. Players bind Up Quarks and Down Quarks and use Particle/Wave Duality cards to form protons, neutrons, and electrons. Players combine their subatomic particles to either build available Elements or build a more powerful deck. The particles are elementary but the strategies are not. Building Elements immediately scores points; building your deck multiplies point-scoring later on. Construct huge fun on a quantum scale!

Nerd Words: Science Product Code: GOT1009 Age: 13+ years

$59.99

Players: 2 to 12 Time: 20-40 mins

Type of Game: Board Game Concepts: biology terms, chemistry terms, physics terms, earth science terms, space terms, geology terms, laboratory terms, medical terms, anatomy terms DESCRIPTION: Peer-review your brainiac credentials with Nerd Words: Science, an uproarious word game. Divide a group of your friends, family, and rivals into two teams and decipher one-word clues to find the correct science term in a minute or less. Based on your confidence in the team’s guess, you can bet points.

The sooner your team guesses correctly and the more points you wager, the greater your team’s haul. Incorrect answers cost your team what you staked. The highest scoring team proves their knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science is truly encyclopedic!

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Peptide $39.99

Ion $39.99

Product Code: GOT1002 Age Group: 10 to 18

Product Code: GOT1003 Age Group: 8 to 18

A Protein Building Game

A Compound Building Game

years Players: 2 to 5 Time: 30-45 mins

years Players: 2 to 7 Time: 20-30 mins

Type of Game: Card Game

Type of Game: Card Game

Science Concepts: RNA to protein translation, polypeptide chains, proteins, amino acids, vacuole, mitochondria, nucleus, ribosome, mRNA, tRNA, ATP

Science Concepts: ionic bonding, elements, atoms, charges, ions, anions, cations, noble gases, halogens, alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, compound naming, creating neutrally charged compounds, transition metals, polyatomic ions, reactions, acids and bases

DESCRIPTION: In Peptide, players compete to link Amino Acids side-by-side, building what’s called a Peptide Chain (another fancy word for a protein).

DESCRIPTION: Ion is a simple card drafting game where players select from a number of available ion cards and noble gas cards, with the objective of forming either neutrally charged compounds or sets of stable noble gases.

In order to build this protein, players must first make a set of thoughtful selections from a number of openly available Organelle Cards. Selected Organelle Cards are removed from that round’s available options, creating an interactive open-card-drafting mechanic.

History of Inventions Author: Fast Track Publisher: Brown Bear Books Age: 7 to 10 years

RRP: $16.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 24) Series Release Date: 1/08/2018

Even very young kids can use a smartphone and listen to music on a streaming site, but how did we get to the technology we use today?

This series traces the inventions, explaining how one breakthrough leads to the next. A visual timeline at the bottom of each spread is a reminder of how the story unfolds.

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ISBN

TITLE

Air Transportation: From Balloons to Superjets

978-1781214688 Computer Technology: From Punchcards to Supercomputers

Road Transportation: 978-1781214695 Music Technology: From From Carts to Racing Cars Gramophones to Music Streaming

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978-1781214718 978-1781214701

Space Exploration: From 978-1781214725 Rockets to Space Stations

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HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY Forensic Footprints of Ancient Worlds Author: Heather C. Hudak Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Age: 9 to 13 years

RRP: $14.95 ea Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Release Date: 1 January 2019

What can modern science and technology tell us about the ancient past? This fascinating series examines how scientists, archaeologists, and historians have discovered fresh clues, opened new investigations, and solved previously unfathomable mysteries using modern forensic science. From detecting the identities of mummy remains to revealing hidden structures and passages, each book details how forensic science methods are used to uncover clues and answer questions about the past. Clear and simple text, engaging images, and shocking sidebars give readers a fun and accessible look at the ways we can learn about the past.

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ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

The Ancient Chinese

978-0778749530

The Aztecs

978-0778749561

The Ancient Egyptians

978-0778749547

The Maya

978-0778749578

The Ancient Greeks

978-0778749554

The Romans

978-0778749585

50 Things You Didn’t Know About...

Author: Sean O’Neill Publisher: Lerner Publications Age: 7 to 11 years

Format: Paperback (pages: 32) Series Release Date: 01/09/2020 RRP: $16.95 ea

This fun series lets readers explore a new topic, broaden their knowledge on a favourite subject, or just have a few laughs. Each book is filled with facts and trivia about historical eras, ranging from daily life to unusual customs.

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ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

Ancient Egypt

978-1634407984

Colonial America

978-1634408028

Ancient Greece

978-1634407991

Middle Ages

978-1634408011

Ancient Rome

978-1634408004

Old West

978-1634408035

Match a Mummy: The Ancient Egypt Memory Game ISBN: 978-1786275837 | Author: Anna Claybourne | RRP: $24.99 Publisher: Laurence King | Format: 40 x Card Pack + booklet Size: 101 W x 145 H x 54mm D | Release Date: 26/03/2020 Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt with this new children’s matching game, developed in partnership with the British Museum. Locate and match up the pairs to learn more about how the Egyptians lived.

Why did they shave their heads but wear wigs, use dark eye makeup and worship dung beetles? How did they invent toothpaste and which internal organs did they keep before mummification? Includes 20 matching pairs on 40 cards, and a booklet with explanatory text. This game will appeal to children from age 7 and up.

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HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY The Story of Australia RRP: $32.99 ISBN: 978-1760641139 | Author: Don Watson Publisher: Black Inc | Format: Hardback (pages: 256) | Release Date: 2/7/21 History told so well it gives us a better idea of who we are - and who we are likely to become. A modern history of our nation that integrates new understandings about Indigenous Australia and looks to the future, asking- where will we go from here? In clear, succinct language that both children and adults will appreciate, Watson guides readers from the ancient lands of Gondwana, through human settlement, colonisation and waves of migration, to the challenges facing our diverse nation today. Each era is brought to life in a series of beautifully illustrated spreads that capture a particular event or development - or give a snapshot of ordinary Australians at the time. He covers the familiar and iconic - Burke and Wills, Ned Kelly and the Eureka Stockade - but also the lesser known, such as Daisy Bates and the Coniston massacres. Each chapter ends with a profile of a person, from the oldest Australian ever discovered, Mungo Woman, to pop icon Kylie Minogue. The Story of Australia will be treasured by children and families for years to come.

Putting Australia on the Map ISBN: 978-1742035932 Author: Carole Wilkinson Publisher: Wild Dog Books Age: 7 to 12 years

Release Date: 01/03/2020 Format: Hardback (pages: 32) RRP: $24.99

Australia is a big place. It covers 7.7 million square kilometres.

You would think it would be easy to find, but it stayed hidden from everyone but its First People for a very long time. Australia’s coastline was discovered piece by piece. Mapping the coastline was a task that took hundreds of years. See who got it right and who didn’t as, bit by bit, the outline of Australia appeared in Putting Australia on the Map.

The Massive Book of Maps RRP: $27.99 ISBN: 978-1742034553 | Author: Lorna Hendry Publisher: Wild Dog Books | Format: Paperback (pages: 64) Age: Primary | Release Date: 01/06/2019 Humans have used maps for thousands of years. They have been hugely important to our understanding of the world, and continue to be valuable tools in our everyday life. While some elements remain the same, the maps of today are very different to those of the past. Learn all about these fascinating devices in The Massive Book of Maps!

Show Me the Money ISBN: 978-1742035895 Author: Sue Lawson & Karen Tayleur Publisher: Wild Dog Books Age: 7 to 12 years

Format: Hardback (pages: 32) Release Date: 07/10/20 RRP: $24.99 ea

The next time you hand over your money, take a moment to really look at that coin or note. Why is there a clear strip on each note? Who are those people and what’s their story? And what’s the deal with the Queen? Learn about who and what is on Australian money in Show Me The Money.

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MATHS Maths Mutts: All About Graphs RRP: $16.99 ISBN: 978-1742035765 | Author: Lorna Hendry | Publisher: Wild Dog Books Format: Paperback (pages: 32) | Age: Primary | Release Date: 01/10/2019 Gorgeous animal photographs accompanied by bite-sized chunks of information, try-it-yourself exercises and engaging questions! Learn all about the amazing world of maths and graphs, and how these useful diagrams can be used in our everyday lives.

Maths Mutts: All About Time RRP: $24.99 ISBN: 978-174203599 | Author: Charles Hope | Publisher: Wild Dog Books Format: Hardback (pages: 32) | Age: Primary | Release Date: 07/10/2020 Time is a key component of mathematics. It helps us make sense of an enormous amount of information, and it can have many practical applications in our everyday lives. Join our maths mutts as they learn all about the wonderful world of Time!

Numbers in Motion Author: Laurie Wallmark Illustrator: Yevgenia Nayberg Publisher: Creston Books Age: 8 to 12 years

ISBN: 978-1939547637 Release Date: 01/07/2020 Format: Hardback (pages: 32) RRP: $32.95

Sophie Kowalevski was both a brilliant mathematician and a talented writer. A wonderful STEAM figure, she not only did mathematical research, but she also created many literary works and enjoyed many firsts, such as being the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics.

A Math Journey Through Extreme Sport RRP: $16.95 ISBN: 978-0778723257 | Publisher: Crabtree Format: Paperback (pages: 32) | Age: Primary | Release Date: 2015 Fun pictograms and infographics about extreme sports make learning about math topics such as ratios, area, percentages, averages, and angles easy and fun.

In this book, readers are presented with scenarios in a number of extreme sports and use their mathematical skills while skyrunning, BASE jumping, ziplining, ice climbing, and racing motocross.

A Math Journey Under the Ocean RRP: $16.95 ISBN: 978-0778723271 | Publisher: Crabtree Format: Paperback (pages: 32) | Age: Primary | Release Date: 2016 Fun pictograms and infographics about the oceans make learning about math topics easy and fun. In this book, readers go on a mission deep underwater and use their mathematical skills while learning about scuba diving and submarines, and exploring life in coral reefs, deep ocean waters, and underwater volcanoes.

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SPORTS Chronicles of Soccer in Australia RRP: $34.99 ISBN: 978-0648407362 | Author: Peter Kunz | Release Date: 31/07/2019 Publisher: Fairplay Publishing | Format: Paperback (pages: 330) | Age: High School/Adult | Chronicles of Soccer in Australia details the development of football(or soccer as it was then known) in Australia in a period where records barely existed – from 1859 to 1949. It does so within a context of Australia’s geographic and cultural isolation, and the attitudes towards race and class. A truly phenomenal account of Australia’s earlier soccer history.

The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe RRP: $34.99 ISBN: 978-1925914061 | Author: John Maynard | Release Date: 13/09/2019 Publisher: Fairplay Publishing | Format: Paperback (pages: 280) | Age: High School/Adult A celebration of the journey of taken by Aboriginal sportsmen and women who forged the way for the current crop of talented players, which details the previously untold history of Aboriginal involvement with the ‘world game’. The multicultural environment of Australian soccer after World War II provided Aboriginal players with a haven from the prejudice and racism of wider Australian society. This wonderful book interweaves John’s personal narrative and expert historical and cultural understanding with links to the broader Indigenous world community. John Maynard is a Worimi Aboriginal man from the Port Stephens region of NSW and Professor of Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Newcastle.

Encyclopedia of Matildas RRP: $65.00 ISBN: 978-0648133384 | Author: Andrew Howe | Release Date: 13/05/2019 Publisher: Fairplay Publishing | Format: Paperback (pages: 200) | Age: High School/Adult | This 100,000-word, 200-page Encyclopedia.is a ‘must have’ guide for any fan of the game and a wonderful addition to the library of every Matildas’ supporter and fan of women's football.

Playing for Australia RRP: $27.50 ISBN: 978-0648133377 | Author: Trevor Thompson | Release Date: 13/12/2018 Publisher: Fairplay Publishing | Format: Paperback (pages: 264) | Age: High School/Adult Australia's football history with Asia didn't just begin in 2006 when admitted to the Asian Football Confederation. The Australian football story stretches back more than 150 years through the presence of Australians at the birth of the modern game in England. British migrants established football in Australia and the game grew with the arrival of more immigrants who became players, spectators and officials.

Playing for Australia – the First Socceroos, Asia and World Football compares Australia's experience with other paths taken by football's leading nations in the Asia Pacific region, and gives an account of big matches, tournaments, and key players on and off the field in Australia and Asia up to the Second World War. When it comes to balancing Australia’s football history with geography, it’s not an issue of being British, European or Asian, but forging a uniquely Australian identity.

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