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Chromatopia: An Illustrated History of Colour by David Coles
$55.00 NZD
Category: Art | Series: Illustrated History of Colour
Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic color and used it to create the famous blue crown of Queen Nefertiti? Or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? In the Roman Empire, hundreds of thousands of snails had to be sacrificed to produce a single ounce of dye. Throu ...Show more
Illustrated History of New Zealand by Marcia Stenson
$24.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand Non Fiction | Series: Illustrated History of
This book tells the story of New Zealand's short but dramatic history. Beginning with the days when moa ruled the land, this book covers all the important events, key people and major themes of our history. It includes the arrival and settlement of the Maori, European explorers, missionaries, the Treaty ...Show more
Illustrated History of New Zealanders at War by Marcia Stenson
$19.99 NZD
$34.99 (42% off)
Category: New Zealand Miltary | Series: Illustrated History of
The fourth book in Random House's highly regarded Illustrated History series for eight to 12 year olds, Marcia Stenson's The Illustrated History of New Zealanders at War is an excellent resource for students, families and libraries. From pre-European tribal warfare to the musket wars, from the Land Wars ...Show more
Illustrated History of the South Pacific by Marcia Stenson
$14.99 NZD
$19.99 (25% off)
Category: History | Series: Illustrated History of
The South Pacific is not only our geographic environment, it is also our cultural environment, and many New Zealanders trace their ancestry to Polynesian seafarers. This book is an introduction to the history of the South Pacific. A companion book to Illustrated History of New Zealand, also written by M ...Show more
Pistols (The Illustrated History of Weapons) by Chuck Wills
$19.99 NZD
Category: Overseas Military | Series: The Illustrated History of Weapons
Discover the history and development of weaponry through the ages with The Illustrated History of Weapons series. These comprehensive visual reference books explore the craftsmanship and progression of weaponry and cover the many important conflicts and historical events that have shaped the world we li ...Show more
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