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Book Cover:  We are the Weather Makers
By Tim Flannery
Tim Flannery dedicated the first edition of The Weather Makers to children: 'to all of their generation who will have to live with the consequences of our decisions.' Seventy percent of the people who are alive now will be alive in 2050. This is the date, many scientists agree, by which we have to cut our carbon emissions by 70%.

Since its publication in September 2005, The Weather Makers has had a...

Tim Flannery dedicated the first edition of The Weather Makers to children: 'to all of their generation who will have to live with the consequences of our decisions.' Seventy percent of the people who...
Published: 31/07/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921145346
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Tom & Jack
By Geraldine Byrne
Tom and Jack tells the story of the Kilfoyles, cousins of the Duracks, who played a major part in the original overland cattle drive from Queensland to the mouth of the Ord River on the border between the Northern Territory and Western Australia, and were instrumental in establishing the cattle industry in that part of the country.

Unlike Mary Durack's famous King's In Grass Castles , Geraldine Byrne's...

Tom and Jack tells the story of the Kilfoyles, cousins of the Duracks, who played a major part in the original overland cattle drive from Queensland to the mouth of the Ord River on the border between...
Published: 27/10/2003
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781920731076
RRP: $27.95
Book Cover:  Picture Dictionary
By Ladybird
The ladybird picture dictionary is an ideal first reference book containing over 750 basic words, designed to develop children's reading, writing and spelling skills. Humorous colour illustrations make it easy and fun for young readers to find the words they need.
The ladybird picture dictionary is an ideal first reference book containing over 750 basic words, designed to develop children's reading, writing and spelling skills. Humorous colour illustrations make...
Published: 03/09/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781846467233
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Read With Ladybird Phonics: Match the Sound: 36 Phonic Gamecards
By Ladybird
Linking each card to the next helps children to connect sounds, spellings and words Self-correcting game cards facilitate independent play
Linking each card to the next helps children to connect sounds, spellings and words Self-correcting game cards facilitate independent play
Published: 03/07/2006
Format: Flash Cards
ISBN: 9781846463334
RRP: $9.95
Book Cover:  Read it Yourself: Level 3: Puss in Boots
By Ladybird
Puss in Boots is a popular adventure tale. This is a level three tale for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and who are ready to progress to longer stories.
Puss in Boots is a popular adventure tale. This is a level three tale for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and who are ready to progress to longer stories.
Published: 01/05/2006
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781846460876
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Mathematics Minus Fear
By Lawrence Potter

'If you follow this eloquently written book you will be equipped to cope with all manner of challenges, such as splitting a restaurant bill, filling in a tax return, or understanding the compound interest on your bank statement'
Daily Telegraph

How can maths help you win on the horses?
What's the foolproof way to solve Sudoku?
How can probability teach you to calculate your chances of survival in Russian...

'If you follow this eloquently written book you will be equipped to cope with all manner of challenges, such as splitting a restaurant bill, filling in a tax return, or understanding the compound interest...

Published: 29/07/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781846144400
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Read It Yourself: Level 4: Heidi
By Ladybird
The story of Heidi continues to enchant. This is a Level Four tale for children who are ready to read stories with a wider vocabulary.
The story of Heidi continues to enchant. This is a Level Four tale for children who are ready to read stories with a wider vocabulary.
Published: 01/05/2006
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781844229376
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Read it Yourself: Level 3: Thumbelina
By Ladybird
A Level Three tale for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and who are ready to progress to longer stories. Thumbelina is a delightful classic tale.
A Level Three tale for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and who are ready to progress to longer stories. Thumbelina is a delightful classic tale.
Published: 01/05/2006
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781844229314
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Read it Yourself: Level 4: Peter and the Wolf
By Ladybird
A Level Four tale for children who are ready to read stories with a wider vocabulary. Peter and the Wolf is a delightful classic tale.
A Level Four tale for children who are ready to read stories with a wider vocabulary. Peter and the Wolf is a delightful classic tale.
Published: 01/05/2006
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781844229369
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Times Tables Book
By Dorling Kindersley

Hints, tips and tricks to learning times tables.

If your child finds times tables a little testing then here's the answer: straightforward, easy-to-follow tips, hints and advice that will help them remember their tables for ever. There are fun illustrations, shortcuts, clever ways to make some of the harder times tables simpler to learn (and even some harmless cheats that their teacher will approve...

Hints, tips and tricks to learning times tables.

If your child finds times tables a little testing then here's the answer: straightforward, easy-to-follow tips, hints and advice that will help them remember...

Published: 31/05/2010
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781740337687
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Ready, Steady, Grow!
By Horticultural Society Royal

Cool gardening projects for kids!

Get your child in the garden, get sowing and harvesting and they will learn to grow all kinds of plants, vegetables and fruits quickly and easily!

No need to wait months for results: they'll be able to follow the simple instructions to raise fantastic plants in twelve weeks or much less. Soon they'll have tasty tomatoes and delicious strawberries, pretty marigolds...



Cool gardening projects for kids!

Get your child in the garden, get sowing and harvesting and they will learn to grow all kinds of plants, vegetables and fruits quickly and easily!

No need to wait months...



Published: 30/08/2010
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781740337717
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Australian Maths Dictionary
By Klerk Judith De

Make maths as easy as 1 2 3.

Does your child find maths tricky? Are they stuck on their square roots or puzzled by prime numbers? Help is at instant hand with this essential maths explainer, adapted for Australian students.

It's packed with hundreds of mathematical entries covering words, phrases, shapes, measurements, concepts, calculations and much more, making everything easy to understand.

Perfect...





Make maths as easy as 1 2 3.

Does your child find maths tricky? Are they stuck on their square roots or puzzled by prime numbers? Help is at instant hand with this essential maths explainer, adapted for...

Published: 01/02/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740337571
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Richard Hammond's Blast Lab: With Over 30 Really Cool Experiments!
By Richard Hammond

Fantastic experiments with Richard Hammond from Top Gear and ABC3's Blast Lab.

If your child loves the fun filled science of Richard Hammond's Blast Lab, then get them experimenting at home with this exciting science book packed with experiments and challenges from the series.

Fantastic experiments with Richard Hammond from Top Gear and ABC3's Blast Lab.

If your child loves the fun filled science of Richard Hammond's Blast Lab, then get them experimenting at home with this exciting...

Published: 30/03/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781740337069
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  English Made Easy: Year 2
By Dorling Kindersley
This book shows how to use punctuation, and how to play with language using tongue twisters, riddles, and poems.
This book shows how to use punctuation, and how to play with language using tongue twisters, riddles, and poems.
Published: 01/01/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740335096
RRP: $8.95
Book Cover:  English Made Easy: Year 3
By Dorling Kindersley
This book helps your child to plan and write stories and use a dictionary. It looks closely at the words that make up sentences, including compound words and pronouns.
This book helps your child to plan and write stories and use a dictionary. It looks closely at the words that make up sentences, including compound words and pronouns.
Published: 16/12/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740335133
RRP: $8.95
Book Cover:  English Made Easy: Year 4
By Dorling Kindersley
This book provides practice in reading and understanding different types of text. It shows how to write descriptively and for specific audiences.
This book provides practice in reading and understanding different types of text. It shows how to write descriptively and for specific audiences.
Published: 16/12/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740335140
RRP: $8.95
Book Cover:  Times Tables Made Easy Kit
By Dorling Kindersley
Following on from the English Made Easy and Maths Made Easy series, the Times Tables Made Easy kit teaches multiplication skills in practical and fun ways.

It enables children to practise school maths at home – either working on their own or with a parent – and improve mathematical skills.

The kit contains five different ways to learn – Say-along CD, Times Tables Fridge Magnets, Hidden...

Following on from the English Made Easy and Maths Made Easy series, the Times Tables Made Easy kit teaches multiplication skills in practical and fun ways.

It enables children to practise school maths...

Published: 03/07/2006
Format: Box
ISBN: 9781740335546
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Backyard Science 2: In The Kitchen
By Chris Maynard
Backyard Science 2: Children can become scientists in their own home using everyday utensils, ingredients and appliances.

Helps to make a traditionally difficult subject area relevant and exciting Projects focus on hands-on learning The materials and equipment recommended for the projects can be found around the home and outdoors

Backyard Science 2: Children can become scientists in their own home using everyday utensils, ingredients and appliances.

Helps to make a traditionally difficult subject area relevant and exciting Projects...

Published: 07/06/2004
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781740334051
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Maths Made Easy: Adding & Taking Away Beginners Lvl
By Dorling Kindersley
This book encourtages children to understand that adding means 'more than' and taking away means 'fewer than', as well as the '+' and '-' symbols.
This book encourtages children to understand that adding means 'more than' and taking away means 'fewer than', as well as the '+' and '-' symbols.
Published: 16/12/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740334679
RRP: $8.95
Book Cover:  Maths Made Easy: Year 2
By Dorling Kindersley
This book helps your child with problem solving and the use of tables, grids, and diagrams.
This book helps your child with problem solving and the use of tables, grids, and diagrams.
Published: 16/12/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781740334723
RRP: $8.95

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21 May 2012
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) - winners

The Australian Book Industry Awards were held in Sydney on Friday night. It was a great night for Penguin with our books taking the top honors in four book categories including the prestigious Book of the Year. Congratulations also to Peg McColl, Kate McCormack and the rights team who won the International (Rights) Award for the second year running for Paul French's book Midnight in Peking. United Book Distributors were again named Distributor of the Year.

Illustrated Book of the Year

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