Leichhardt : Lost in the Outback by Hans Wilhelm Finger; Kylie Crane (Translator); Judith Simpson (Editor)

$34.95 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous

Ludwig Leichhardt has been missing in the middle of the Australian continent since 1848. At the zenith of his career, he gave his life for his work. What happened to his third expedition remains a mystery. Leichhardt was a keen natural scientist, broadly educated in the footsteps of Alexander von Humbol dt. He chose the hardest continent to realise his ambitions, and was one of the great explorers of Australia, who set out from the continent's edges to search for the secrets of the enormous inland. These men pushed themselves to the limit, both physically and emotionally. Leichhardt's determined aim to be the first to cross the continent from east to west and his quest for knowledge of the flora and fauna along the way pushed him beyond these limits. His personality, dauntless courage, cultivated manners, appreciation of nature and of the unfamiliar culture of the Aboriginals, and his love for his adopted country, made him a hero of romance' and the Prince of Explorers'. Everyone who loves the Australia that lies beyond the large cities or stands in awe of this phenomenal continent knows of its two faces: the beautiful and the perilous. The impressive journeys of early settlement testify to the monotony of the Australian outback landscape and the constant need to overcome heat, thirst, danger, exhaustion and despair. The reader, following Leichhardt on his expeditions, will experience a human epic and feel the forces of nature that have shaped this land. The imagination, trained by a culture still influential today, cannot avoid the image of human inadequacy set against a breathtaking backdrop of natural grandeur. This account draws on Leichhardt's letters, journals, log books and his personal diaries, about 1900 pages of previously unpublished text, which also describe Leichhardt's youth and his years in Europe. ...Show more

Farm Touch and Explore by Xavier Deneux

$27.99 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous | Series: Touch and Explore

Fuzz, fur, and feathers--there's so much to discover on the Touch and Explore farm!Introducing Touch And Explore', Twirl's multisensory series for children who want to do more than just listen! Already bestsellers in their original French editions, these well-crafted interactive titles encourage hands-o n engagement, learning, and knowledge retention.Packed with things to touch and farmland facts, this Touch And Explore', offers a barn-full of farm time fun! Visual learners and pre-readers can get to know which animal is soft, curly, smooth, wooly or silky. They can lift and turn flaps to open the door of a hutch for rabbits, a coop for a hen nestled atop her straw nest. They'll discover who says "bah!", "oink!" or "cluck-cluck!"With over a dozen animals, this farmland feast for eyes, ears, and hands lets kids fully engage with every page. ...Show more

On Persephone's IslandA Sicilian Journal

$24.95 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous

An American woman residing in Sicily for the past twenty years portrays the Sicilian landscape and customs--both rural and urban--from the perspectives of both a "foreigner" and a resident.

Oh the Things You Can Do That are Good for You! (The Cat in the Hat Learning Library) by Tish Rabe

$9.99 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous | Series: The Cat in the Hat Learning Library

"From the top of your head to the tips of your toes Learn all about health from a cool cat who knows!" In this delightful book, Dr. Seuss' famous Cat in the Hat explains to young readers all the different ways to stay healthy. This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat l ook at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers -- from four to seven year olds -- the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built. ...Show more

Pets (Wee Gallery Board Books) by Surya Sajnani

$12.99 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous | Series: Wee Gallery

Get ready for some fun and interactive learning with this slide and play board book!  Little fingers can easily learn how to move the sliders to reveal four favourite household pets and their names in this interactive board book. Move the sliders to reveal words and animals with each spread havin g a Touch & Feel effect.    Wee Gallery range This stunning new range of board, cloth, and activity books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content. The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants. Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so these books are guaranteed to excite and engage little minds. QED is pleased to announce that this visually stimulating series will be available from Spring 2016. ...Show more

Kensy and Max Out of Sight A3 poster

$0.00 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous

Gift A3 Poster, The

$0.00 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous

Close to Home by Cara Hunter

$29.99 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous | Series: DI Fawley Ser.

How can a child vanish without a trace? Last night, 8-year-old Daisy Mason disappeared from a summer party at her home. No one at the party noticed her leave. Even her parents aren't sure of the last time they saw her. DI Adam Fawley is trying to keep an open mind. But he knows that in nine cases out of ten, it's someone close to the victim. When a pair of bloody tights is discovered, Fawley's worst suspicions are concerned. Someone knows where Daisy is. And her time is running out. ...Show more

Portly Pig (Noisy Farm) by Axel Scheffler

$12.99 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous | Series: Noisy Farm

A brand new series of friendly farmyard tales featuring a big sound button, with a noisy farm animal sound - bound to be a hit with young Axel Scheffler fans.

Friendly Faces in the Garden (Wee Gallery) by Surya Sajnani

$19.99 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous | Series: Wee Gallery

Meet cat, dog, bunny, raccoon, owl, and bee in this delightful cloth book for babies. With high contrast black and white bold line illustrations on soft, padded tactile pages, this soft cloth book features adorable friendly animal faces that babies will love and respond to. Ideal for reading in stroll ers, cots, and changing areas, this is the perfect gift for new born babies. Please cut the sewn-in care label off the book before use and retain box for reference. ...Show more

TOTE BAG BOOKS & WINE by TOTE BAG

$27.99 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous

Friendly Faces in the Wild: Baby's First Soft Book (Wee Gallery) by Surya Sajnani

$19.99 AUD

Category: Miscellaneous

Open out the soft pages of this beautiful cloth book and meet Bear, Elephant, Toucan, Lion, Tiger, and Crocodile. With high contrast black and white bold line illustrations on soft, padded tactile pages, this delightful fold-out cloth book for babies features adorable friendly animal faces that babies will love and respond to. Ideal for reading in strollers, cots and changing areas, this is the perfect gift for new born babies. ...Show more