Seen Art?, by Scieszka, Jon.
This book is very good for you if you want to learn about art. From the Moma building to the stary night and everything between. It’s a good way to get a closer look at art. It also has a bit of a story going with it as well.
You could even photocopy some pages and stick them around your bedroom. It will look great! Won;t it?
4 stars
Reviewed by Ola from Central City, 11 years old
Tony Robinson’s Weird World of Wonders: Greeks.
Tony Robinson is back with more from Weird World of Wonders. Why the ancient Greeks were mad about olive oil? Who Pythagoras was? Why Alexander the Great named a city after his horse, Bucephalus? ?How the Greeks invented the first computer, vending machine and death-ray? You will find out all the answers to these questions and more in this action packed read. If you enjoyed Tony Robinson’s last book on Ancient Egypt and the British, then you will love this one on British history.
My First Sewing Book: 35 easy and fun projects for children aged 7 years old +
Love sewing? Then this is the book for you.You will find in this book 35 projects that will help you learn how to sew. All the instructions and cute step-by-step artworks are easy to follow; plus, each project has a grade so that you can start with easy sewing and move onto using more advanced stitches as you get better at it.
Monkeys by Claire Thorp.
Where do monkeys live? Can Monkeys tell lies? What can you do to help the Monkeys?
Find out the answers and more in this new exciting read. You will find out all you need to know about monkeys, including information on primates’ physical features, social habits, mental capabilities, and lives in their wild habitats.
Giraffes by Sarah Albee.
Find out all you need to know about giraffes, including answers to the trickiest questions, such as how a giraffe drinks from the ground? This book is also filled with valuable information, stunning photographs and little known facts, like a giraffe has seven bones in their neck and they can jump over objects as high as six feet.
The Book of Dance by Lorrie Mack.
The world of dance is yours to explore! Read all you need to know about dance and its history in this great and exciting book! This book allows you to discover the excitement of dance with all its magical rhythm, steps, costumes, music and dancers. You will also gain information on various types of dance, like ballet and ballroom. Also learn about popular productions from classical favorites, (The Nutcracker), Broadway (Singin’ in the Rain), Bollywood and even fresh dance styles that were inspired from the streets and clubs (Disco and Break dancing) and famous dancers of all time like Michael Jackson.
The Lego Book by Daniel Lipkowitz.
For all you Lego fans out there, this is the book to read. You find all the information you need to know about the history of the LEGO products. This book also discusses the origins of the company, and the evolution of bricks, figures, play themes, and related products and features a time line that records the introduction of the first plastic bricks to the LEGO products of 2012. In addition this book allows you to explore LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Harry Potter, LEGO Toy story and much more.
The art book for children /., by Renshaw, Amanda.
It’s a book from the non- fiction shelf and it has pictures from the gallery and paint it is so wonderful that you should look at it. I got it from my school library my mum really likes it too and I bet if you go to the gallery you will see the thing’s too.
5 stars
Reviewed by Elena & Maria, 7 years old
The holidays are over, but the new library books just keep on coming!
Here’s the newest non-fiction books:
It’s fun to draw monsters by Mark Bergin.
Love drawing? Love monsters? This is the book for you. An easy step by step guide to learning how to draw monsters with additional tips on illustrations and colouring.
It’s fun to draw pirates by Mark Bergin.
Love drawing? Love pirates? This is the book for you. An easy step by step guide to learning how to draw monsters with additional tips on illustrations and colouring.
100 Great Scientists by John Farndon.
Read all about your favourite scientists including Leonardo DaVinci, Galileo Galilei, Issac Newton, Albert Einstein, Ernest Rutherford and how their science changed the world. A great book to read if you are doing science project and studying a famous scientist.
Millionaires by Clive Gifford
Read about all the famous millionaires around the world from Mark Zuckerberg (the creator of Facebook), Maddie Bradshaw (Snap Caps Inventor), Andrew Mason (Internet Entrepreneur) and even Oprah Winfrey (Talk show host and Media mogul) This book reveals everything you need to know about today’s most fascinating millionaires.
A first book of Nature by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Mark Hearld
A beautifully illustrated book that captures the innocence and loveliness of nature throughout the seasons.
Taketakerau : The Millennium Tree by Marnie Asntis.
A recommended read! This book takes you through 2000 years of history in New Zealand and tells the story of a 2000 year old tree called Taketakerau – The Millennium Tree, an ancient puriri tree in the Hukutaia Domain, ten kilometres inland from Opotiki, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Great book to use for New Zealand History assignments.
Gorillas by Lori McManus.
Where do gorillas live? What do they eat? How intelligent are they? All the answers to these questions are found in this book. In addition to the answers, you will also find out lots of amazing facts about gorillas, see amazing pictures, including a picture of a pregnant gorilla and read about people who have worked with gorillas such as Dian Fossey and Francine ‘Penny’ Patterson. A great read from the ‘Living in the Wild: Primates’ series.
Orangutans by Buffy Silverman
Where do orangutans live? What do they eat? What threats do they face? All the answers to these questions are found in this book. In addition to the answers, you will also find out lots of amazing facts about orangutans, see amazing pictures and read about people who have worked with orangutans such as Birute Mary Galdikas and Ian Singleton. A great read from the ‘Living in the Wild: Primates’ series.
Cycling has been an Olympic sport since the very beginning of the modern Olympic Games. It made its first appearence at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens.
Bicylces had been around since the early 1800s, but they had only recently become popular. Can you imagine trying to race on the penny farthing? The bicycles at the first Olympics were much more like the bikes we ride today, with two wheels of the same size.
There was only one cycling event at the first modern Olympic Games: the men’s road race, which had only seven contestants. Five of them were from Greece!
Today there are 18 different events, with both men and women participating. In the men’s road race in 2012, there will be 145 contestants. That’s quite a step up from 1896! Probably the most famous New Zealand Olympic cyclist is Sarah Ulmer, who won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
Great kids non-fiction books with an ‘action’ theme.
Have you ever heard of free running? Free running is an awesome sport that is popular in many urban centres around the world, such as London, New York and Tokyo. This book talks about the short history of free running, why it has become so popular and how you can start free running! Unlike a lot of the other extreme sports, you don’t need any special equipment…just a good level of fitness and nerves of steel! This book is part of the ‘Adrenelin Rush’ series.
This is another book in the Adrenelin Rush series, for those who love nothing more than to hit the slopes! It talks about the history of snowboarding, its famous athletes, and how you can start snowboarding yourself. It’s also got some good basic information on the types of tricks you do, and how to buy and get the best out of your equipment. It also gives some great tips on how you can stay safe while looking cool.
For those who like to draw rather than do there’s a great book for you as well:
How to draw manga action figures
This is a great book for those who are just starting out drawing. It’s got great instructions on important topics like perspective, what drawing tools to use and action poses. After you’ve mastered those basics, this book will show you how to draw figures who are jumping, kicking, falling or in a defensive posture…all essential if you want to draw your own action-packed manga!
If machines are more your thing, take a look at:
This is another great book for those who have just started to draw. The pictures are large and clear, and the instructions will teach you, step by step, to draw sports cars or stunt planes or any other vehicle you could want! It’s got some interesting information about the machines featured as well.
This book will tell you everything you need to know about the real Ninjas of Japan. Follow a young Ninja through his training to the end of his first mission, and learn all about the training, discipline and skills that made the Ninjas so famous.
Why fight with a sword when you can fight with a ship? Or even better, a fleet? If you want to learn about the modern warship, this the book for you! It talks about how warships are built, and has great cross sections showing you different parts of the ship. There are some great illustrations showing the different types of warship, and there’s a few pages on the warship through history.
Did you know that pilots earn the title “Ace” after five victories in the air? If that and other facts about Spitfires, Hurricanes and the modern fighterplanes such as F-22 Raptors interest you, get this book out! It’s got plenty of information about fighter planes from the early biplanes to the futuristic UCAVs.
Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Davidson
This is a nice simple biography on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. This is the book to read if you want information on the story of her life with phtographs that capture her childhood, as well as the grandeur and drama of her reign.
Olympics by Richard Platt, Illustarted by Manuela Cappon
A Fantastic book to read that retraces the history of the Olympics from the very beginning in Greece 776BCE to the present day in London 2012. Contains lotes of facts about athletes from ancient Greece, sporting triumphs, poliitcal protests and worl breaking records.
Look Closer Ocean by John Woodward, Illustarted by Gary Hanna
This book is a fantastic read that takes you on an extraordinary underwater adventure. Lots of amazing facts and information on colourful coral reef, great white sharks and much, much more.
For Boys Only by Marc Aronson.
Hey Boys! Are you ready for some serious fun? Then this is the book for you. You will find all the information you need from ancient wonders to extreme sports. From learning how to land an aeroplane in an emergency to finding buried treasure. You are sure to never grow bored from reading this book.
Where I live: Astonishing animals, Bizarre Behaviour by Karen McGhee
Ever wanted to know what kind of animals live permanently in the dark?, What are the advantages of living in a community?, Other than birds, which animals build elaborate nests? Then this is the book to read. Contains lots of incredible photographs and illustrations that capture the amazing range of animal shelters from a simple stack of twigs to extensive tunnel systems and sprawling nests.
Penguins by Penelope Arlon and Tory Gordon-Harris
Dive into the amazing life of penguins. This books has information about every kind of penguin up close and how they survive natural and man-made dangers in thier ice home.
Fox Tales : Four Fables from Aesop by Amy Lowry
Four wonderful fables from Aesop that have been woven together to make a single story in this beautifully illustarted picture book.
Goldilocks on CCTV by John Agard and Satoshi Kitamura
If you a fan of fairy tales, then this is the book to read. This book has a collection of narrative poetry about your favorite fairy tale characters trying to live out their adventures in the mordern world. Stories include Sleeping Beauty trying to fetch a price on her nightdress, Rumplestiltskin finding his name sold to the paparazzi and a Giant finds his views have less impact in the days of Twitter.
Here’s the newest non-fiction books in your library:
From Zero To Infinity (And Beyond): Cool Maths Stuff You Need to Know by Mike Goldsmith and Andrew Pinder
Having trouble with Maths? Then this is the book for you. It’s like the Horrible Histories of Maths.
I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus by Jack Prelutsky and Jackie Urbanovic
Lost of funny and werid poems that range from various titles like The Fish Are in the Treetops, I’m Ridding on a Snail and of course I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus.
Rhyme Stew by Roald Dahl
In the mood for more funny and weird poems? Then Rhyme Stew is for you. Any book by Roald Dahl is always a delightful and entertaining read.
Following in Darwin’s Footsteps by Aileen O’Riordan and Pat Triggs
Intersting facts of the life of Charles Darwin.
All About New Zealand’s Garden Wildlife by Dave Gunson
Everything you need to know about New Zealand life ranging from birds, plants, insects and Mammals.
Introducing new books from the series: Zoom! The Invisible World of… that zooms in on the intriguing but invisible world of animals and plants, using macro-photography to reveal some weird and wonderful sights you will not have seen before.
Birds by Camilla De la Bédoyère
Fantastic book to read if you want information and zoomed in pictures of your favourite birds. Esepcially seeing a picture of Hummingbird feathers up close.
Plants by Camilla De la Bédoyère
A great book to read that zooms in on the intriguing but invisible world of plants. Great section on meat-eating plants.
Ocean Life by Camilla De la Bédoyère
Want to see pictures of your favourite sea creatures up close? Want facts and information? Then this is the book for you. You even get to see a picture of a krill zoomed in.
Bugs by Camilla De la Bédoyère
Great book to read if you want to see pictures of bugs up close. Lots of intersting facts.
Paris : everything you ever wanted to know / Klay Lamprell
This book is fantastic fun. Check out cool stories about stuffed animals, caves filled with bones and the deadly guillotine. You’ll find junk collectors, musicians, snails, pampered pets, ghostly railway stations (remember Hugo Cabret!) and creepy stone gargoyles. This Lonely Planet book is your guide to an amazing city. Keep an eye out for other titles in this series that will be hitting the shelves soon.
Digging up the past : archaeology for the young and curious / David Veart.
Did you know that Māori used kuri, the native dog, as a four-legged fridge?!!! Learn about what archaeologists really do and uncover amazing facts about our past. Were warplanes hidden deep within Devonport’s North Head? Why was Chinatown in Cromwell, Central Otago, flooded? This book will have you thinking like an archaeologist in no time.
The story of the Olympics : the whacky facts about the Olympics and Olympic champions down the centuries! / Richard Brassey.
Just as well the Olympics were initially held in hot countries, because for 1,000 years, the competitors didn’t wear any clothes! In this book you get the complete and extraordinary story of the Olympic Games from their beginnings in Ancient Greece right up to the London Olympics in 2012. Check out the funny stories of winners and losers from all over the world.
Little treasures : endearments from around the world / words by Jacqueline K. Ogburn ; pictures by Chris Raschka.
Do you remember being called little cutie pie, or maybe sweet pea? These phrases are called endearments and this really cute book brings to you endearments from 14 countries!
In France children are called little cabbages and if you are loved and cute in Finland you could be called star eye or hug bunny. My favourite is from Brazil in the Portuguese language.
See if you can guess which one.
Lego Star Wars character encyclopedia / written by Hannah Dolan … [et. al.].
If you are a Lego fan then this encyclopedia of more than 300 minifigures is a must read. All your favourite characters including Luke Skywalker, Admiral Ackbar and Shaak Ti.
Titanic sinks! / Barry Denenberg.
History comes alive in this gripping retelling of the Titanic’s doomed maiden voyage. Fact and fiction are combined to make you feel like you are reading the newspaper bulletins as they are printed back in 1912. Articles about the building of the ship, a chatty tour of its lavish interior, and an array of stunning period photographs help you believe that you are reading the journal of a chief correspondent. He describes his peers’ onboard pastimes and shares some eerie premonitions (sure that his ship is unsinkable, the captain cancels a lifeboat drill) before delving into a harrowing minute-by-minute report on the ship’s sinking, which ends mid-word. The most chilling section collects actual survivors’ recollections of their experiences in the lifeboats. Truly a great read in this 100th year anniversary of the world’s most famous sinking.
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