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Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA's Spac...

Picture book. BOARD BOOK. Go on an adventure through the Australian landscape in this special collection of nursery rhyme board books that are perfect for little hands.

Yarning across history and into the future, Joshua Gilbert explores a new approach to Indigenous culture and farming, combining ancient knowledge and practices with new technology and insights. Starting from his own Worimi country, where his family history is captured in the journals of the Austr...

From the gwardar to the python, and from sea snakes to the red-bellied black snake, slither through the stories of Australia's most dangerous snakes. Packed full of detailed illustrations, beautiful images from Australian Geographic, interesting fact files and information about what snakes eat, w...

From big, hairy spiders and intricate, delicate spiders to pointy fangs and sticky webs welcome to the world of Australia's creepy-crawly spiders! With fast facts, full-colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic, this book has everything you need to know about spiders, such as how...

The creatures in this book are the superheroes of Australia's animal world, beating all the records when it comes to size, speed, length, strength, intelligence and survival.

Babies can be loud like thunder, roly-poly like the clouds or jiggly like a raindrop - and they're always full of wonder and delight! Growing families will adore this comparison of babies and the weather. Featuring an inclusive range of families, parents and cultures.

Move over, Zeus. The most powerful goddesses, mortals, and sorceresses of the ancient world have something to say. Bad Bitches of Antiquity is the modern compendium of badass mythological women who used their powers, prowess, mischief, and cleverness to make moves, exact revenge, bestow miracles,...

Millie Mackintosh took the decision to go alcohol free after observing the impact drinking alcohol was having on her health and wellbeing. Now, more than two years into her sober curious journey, Millie shares her full experience with honesty and warmth, from the events that led to her decision t...

Humorous Fiction. Friendship Stories. Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand...well, Worm is th...

Picture book. When Tiny saves the other dinos by reporting on the erupting volcano, she's inspired to start her very own news show! Rocky, Mazu and Bill try to report the real news, but Tiny finds that reporting made up stories gets a much better reaction. But what happens when the dinos stop bel...

Paris, 1960s. A young dancer and single mother, who might or might not be the narrator's love interest, is revisited by menacing figures from her past, even as she tries to escape that past through her art. Set in the shimmering world of the Paris ballet, a world populated by giants such as Balan...

Aust'n. Picture book. A simple, touching children s picture book about Bapa (Grandfather), a traditional canoe maker, and the making of his very last canoe. Bapa takes his three daughters away on a long canoe ride to go to school. They travel for many months to get to the city, seeing many animal...

Graphic Novel. Batman may be the World's Greatest Detective, but even he can use some help sometimes! Enter Mystery Inc., the groovy teenage mystery-solving team complete with their iconic green van and trusty dog, Scooby-Doo! Together, Batman and the gang tackle some of Gotham City's most colorf...

YA. Suspense fiction. Science fiction. Graphic Novel. Writer/Artist Sean Gordon Murphy returns to the White Knight universe with a new take on Neo-Gotham and Terry McGinnis in a deluxe hardcover from DC Black Label. When a recently incarcerated Bruce Wayne hears there s a new Batman running aroun...

YA. Suspense fiction. Science fiction. Graphic Novel. DC's fan-favorite Elseworlds line presents a Batman like you've never seen, in the midst of a sword-and-sorcery epic! Batman has been a lot of things over the decades--a Dark Knight, a Caped Crusader, a vampire, an ape, a dinosaur, and more. I...

Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett, an everyman hero with a penchant for stepping into trouble, works with his resourceful wife and three daughters, and an outlaw falconer to protect Twelve Sleep country from hunters, ecoterrorists, cowboy hitmen, and rogue federal agents, among others.

Britain's best-loved Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, brings you the ultimate recipes for every barbecue. Tom's got you covered with: - Easy Snacks - Prep-Ahead Sides - Marinades & Rubs - Stunning Crowd Pleasers There's something for everyone from smoky charred veg, to flavour-packed marinate...

Picture book. BOARD BOOK. It's time for bed! But no one is ready for bed. The raccoon has the hiccups. The narwhal needs to take her bath. And the bear is hungry. This silly and sweet board book turns the traditional bedtime story on its head, as a silly cast of animal characters each share why t...

Animal stories. BOARD BOOK. A colony of bees buzzes through a busy day in this bold and bright Classic Board Book by acclaimed author-illustrator Jorey Hurley. Swarm Explore Find Build Capturing the whimsy and brightness of springtime, this is the story of a bee colony finding a place to call 'hi...

The guitar is one of the most popular instruments for first-time learners, allowing players the flexibility to play various musical styles. Whether you aspire to play for fun or to live out your ambitions of taking the stage at Wembley, the end goal may seem like a distant dream when you strum yo...

Beijing has been a capital for thousands of years! Through narrative text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can explore this ancient city's past, from the unification of China to hosting the Olympics. A timeline recaps key events while mission goals set readers up for success. Beginning re...

Insight Guides: The Best Cruise Destinations is a celebration of the most extraordinary places you can visit on a cruise. From iconic favourites like Barbados and Bergen to invigorating destinations like Svalbard and Easter Island, this stunning photography collection will inspire even the most a...

Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I'm Ella, and this is my diary. Join Ella in this bind up of two of her hilarious and relatable best friends forever stories, in which she navigates school plays, cooking projects and the ups and downs that come ...

On a weekend away with his dad and his heavily pregnant stepmother, Xavier Oak wakes up to discover his family’s cottage has seemingly been moved… overnight. Cut off from the world they knew and with no answers to be found, Xavier has nearly given up on ever getting back home when, out of nowhere...

In ancient times, the vast area that stretches across what is now modern-day Iraq and Syria saw the rise and fall of epic civilizations who built the foundations of our world today. It was in this region, which we call Mesopotamia, that history was written down for the very first time.

Bladers are ready to battle it out! They've set their sights on the top of The X tower and prepare to fight their way to victory. With new technology and powerful opponents entering the arena, Beyblades are pushed to their extremes as they race through a new era. Amateur Blader Robin Kazami is le...

Beyonce's transformation from pop royalty to a fierce feminist trailblazer leaves a glittery empowerment trail in her wake. And now, with "Cowboy Carter", she's rustlin' up a new sound, proving she's not afraid to ride off into uncharted musical territory. So, grab your hats, and let's hit the tr...

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Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends! Ella and Olivia are best friends who also happen to be sisters. Join them in these four fun tales as they learn the power of friendship!