Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals

Geoffrey Blainey

Two ships set out in search of a missing continent- the St Jean-Baptiste,a French merchant ship commanded by Jean de Surville, and the Endeavour, a small British naval vessel captained by James Cook. Distinguished historian Geoffrey Blainey tells the story of these rival ships and the men who sailed the...

Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes

Albert Jack

Mr Jack has been nimble and he's been quick, searching through the history of nursery rhymes and he's found out all kind of plum tales, just like little Jack Horner. He's unearthed the answers to some very curious questions...Who were Mary Quite Contrary and Georgie Porgie? How could "Hey Diddle Diddle"...

Dog Diaries: Big Top Bonanza!

Steven Butler, Steven Butler and James Patterson

The seventh illustrated children's book in the hilarious Dog Diaries series, featuring characters from James Patterson's bestselling Middle School seriesThe circus has come to town! I've never been to a real live circus before, but I know it will be the best thing EVER! I've heard all about circus thing...