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Image currently unavailable 29292 : 365 Days of wonder by Palacio, R J
365 quotes for every day of the year to inspire kindness, thoughtfulness and understanding. Written as a companion to the novel Wonder.
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Image currently unavailable 41094 : Adventures of Stunt Boy and his amazing wonder dog Blindfold by Barr, Lollie
Everyone said his dad's motorbike crash was an accident but he doesn't believe them, not even for a second, and Stunt Boy is going to prove it. With his amazing wonder dog Blindfold and his best friend Benny, Stunt Boy has to find out who is trying to sabotage their Stoked Stunt Circus and stop them.
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Image currently unavailable 846231 : Alice in wonderland graphic novel by Punter, Russell & Bursi, Simona
When Alice follows a white rabbit into his burrow, she enters a fantastic world of weird and wonderful characters. Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy story is faithfully retold in this gorgeously illustrated comic book adaptation.
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Image currently unavailable 1329959 : Alice with a why: Return to Wonderland by James, Anna & Land, Matthew (ill)
England, 1919. Alyce, with a Y, lives with her grandmother, the original Alice, having lost her father during the Great War. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realises her grandmothers strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all. But the land Alyce finds herself in feels different from the Wonderland of her grandmothers stories, for it is trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderlands problems and, eventually, find her way back home.
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Image currently unavailable 4 : Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Carroll, Lewis
On an ordinary summer's afternoon, Alice tumbles down a hole and an extraordinary adventure begins. In a strange, fantasy world, with even stranger characters, Alice finds herself growing more and more curious by the minute.
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Image currently unavailable 42 : Amazing and bizarre - ten wonderfully weird stories by Matthews, Penny (comp)
A collection of ten, strange stories, including one about a person who swam so much, he grew fins.
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Image currently unavailable 3000 : Auggie & me by Palacio, R J
Three different characters - Julian, the bully, oldest friend Christopher and classmate, Charlotte - give an insight into how August (Auggie) Pullman, a facially disfigured boy, touched and transformed their lives. A companion book to Wonder.
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Image currently unavailable 15863 : Big cats by Lyon, Derek & Ling, Mary
Factual information about the big cat family with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 1088590 : Billie B Brown: Wonderful wedding, The by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill)
Billie's going to a wedding! She's got the perfect outfit, and she can't wait to see all the fancy decorations. But what happens when the wedding doesn't live up to her dreams?
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Image currently unavailable 594 : Birds by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Factual information about birds with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 585 : Bugs by Pierce-Kelly, Paul
Factual information about bugs with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 579 : Castle and knight by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
The exciting world of castles and knights from epic sieges to dramatic combat, with thrilling jousts and lavish banquets.
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Image currently unavailable 2778 : Colossus rises, The by Lerangis, Peter
Jack must lead a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs, which, when combined together, can save their lives. The challenge: the orbs have been missing for a thousand years, lost among the ruins and relics of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. First stop: The Colossus of Rhodes, where they realise that there's way more at stake than just their lives.
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Image currently unavailable 18553 : Convicted: the unwonderful world of kids, crims and other convict capers by Clark, Anna & Crowley, Kate (ill)
This book presents Australia's convict history in a fun way for young readers. There are plenty of pictures and amazing facts to show just how tough it was to be an early Australian convict.
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Image currently unavailable 1019808 : Cosmic wonder by Benham-Yazdani, Ashley
When the comet looked down to the Earth, the humans gazed right back. Every seventy-six years or so, Halley's Comet passes the Earth on its orbit, catching snapshots of how the planet and the Earthlings that live there change over time. Even though the comet's path continually leads it back into the vast universe, it always looks forward to its return to Earth to see what humans will accomplish next. Told with wonder and striking illustrations, this story follows Halley's Comet as it traces the journey of human civilization over the thousands of years it has travelled the Earth.
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Image currently unavailable 585924 : Curse of the King, The by Lerangis, Peter
The Curse of the King chronicles the adventures of Jack McKinley and his friends as they face their greatest challenge yet the long-lost Statue of Zeus. In their struggle to undo what's been done and unlock the secrets of this Wonder of the Ancient World, our heroes must confront gods, relive old battles, and face down their own destiny to save themselves and the world from destruction.
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Image currently unavailable 38993 : Desert by Star, Fleur
Introduces the plants, animals, and peoples that live in deserts and describes what kind of adaptations they have developed to live in such a spare environment.
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Image currently unavailable 618 : Dinosaur by Lambert, David
Factual information about dinosaurs with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 583 : Dolphins & whales by Bingham, Caroline
Contains factual information about dolphins and whales with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 101550 : Earth by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
From vicious volcanoes to wondrous waterfalls, the terror and beauty of Earth is shown in all its glory. Contains fascinating factual information about the earth with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 5219 : Ella and Olivia: christmas wonderland by Poshoglian, Yvette & McDonald, Danielle (ill)
Ella and Olivia are excited about the Christmas fair! Will Ella and Olivia's house have the most spectacular decorations in the neighbourhood?
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Image currently unavailable 1124719 : Eyes that weave the world's wonders by Ho, Joanna & Kleinrock, Liz & Ho, Dung (ill)
A young adoptee notices that her eyes look different from her parents'. She realizes that though her eyes may not match her adoptive parents', the profound love her family shares connects them.
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Image currently unavailable 954 : Felicity Wishes: Winnie's wonderland by Thomson, Emma & Bailey, Helen
Winnie is sent on an exciting escapade, a life-changing adventure half way round the world and discovers from a mixed-up marathon that things must go according to plan to be successful.
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Image currently unavailable 13379 : Five have a wonderful time by Blyton, Enid
The Famous Five are on holiday and they've discovered a ruined castle nearby. The castle looked deserted but is that a face at the window.
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Image currently unavailable 1359457 : History hunter: The wonder horse by Greenwood, Mark
In the 1930s, the big chestnut horse was a national icon who brought joy to ordinary Australians during the Great Depression. In dark times, people with little reason for hope cheered him on. Under the care of his faithful handler, Tommy, Phar Lap won many sensational victories. But there were some who would stop at nothing to keep Phar Lap from winning. Join the History Hunter as he tackles a web of mysteries, from the intuition of a struggling horse trainer to the role of genetics, and the biggest mystery of all: how did Phar Lap really die?
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Image currently unavailable 18384 : Human Body by Bingham, Caroline
Contains factual information about the human body with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 101541 : Invention by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Contains fascinating factual information about inventions with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 1209822 : Isle of wonder by Stelzer, Cameron
All's not well on the carousel. With erupting geysers, a deadly mirror maze and the electrifying Serpent's Fury roller coaster, the Isle of Wonder is not for the fainthearted. When rival apprentices, Dart and Anna, scramble ashore with the rest of their crew, they wonder just how many enemies an abandoned theme park can hold.
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Image currently unavailable 585929 : Legend of the Rift, The by Lerangis, Peter
Thirteen-year-old Jack McKinley and his friends have fought shoulder-to-shoulder in an almost impossible mission to recover the lost Loculi hidden in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They have defeated the Colossus of Rhodes, visited Ancient Babylon, outfoxed legions of undead, and battled one of history's most powerful kings to recover four Loculi, but these successes have come at a price. Friends have been lost, ancient artifacts destroyed, and the very powers they've developed will soon overwhelm them. With a new threat to their mission developing, time is quickly running out to find the last of the lost Loculi.
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No book cover. 806418 : Little people, big dreams: Stevie Wonder by Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel & Johnson, Melissa Lee (ill)
Meet Stevie Wonder, the genius behind some of the world's best-loved songs. At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world's most iconic figures. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the great musician's life.
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Image currently unavailable 13690 : Lost in Babylon by Lerangis, Peter
After defeating the Colossus of Rhodes and capturing the first of the Loculi, their friend Marco has disappeared. With no leads, no clues, and no one else to turn to, the kids have no choice but to trust Professor Bhegad and the Karai Institute again as they head off to Babylon in search of the next orb.
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Image currently unavailable 1153333 : Magicalia: Race of wonders by Bell, Jennifer & Wyatt, David (ill)
FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE. When her dad is kidnapped by a woman with a giant hamstoceros, Bitsy and best friend Kosh are swept into a secret world of ancient meteorites and strange beasts called magicores, each conjured using a different emotion. Using a powerful bestiary called Magicalia, the friends must quickly become conjurors themselves, before following a trail of clues that will take them from London to India to Paris, in a race to rescue Bitsy's dad from a mysterious villain...
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Image currently unavailable 101547 : Mammal by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Contains fascinating factual information about mammals with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 7656 : Most wonderful thing in the world, The by French, Vivian & Barrett, Angela (ill)
When a king and a queen promise to marry their daughter, Lucia, to the man who can show them the most wonderful thing in the world, suitors descend on the palace, bearing ever more amazing and exotic gifts. But, nothing feels quite right, and the king and queen are exhausted. When a shy, young man, who isn't a suitor, steps forward, the king and queen finally understand what the most wonderful thing in the world really is.
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Image currently unavailable 965839 : Mother Earth: Poems to celebrate the wonder of nature by Hathorn, Libby & Booth, Christina (ill)
Let's dream of what we can become, Mother Earth. Explore this collection of beautifully illustrated poems about nature to celebrate the wonder of our precious world.
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Image currently unavailable 614625 : My Beijing: Four stories of everday wonder by Jun, Nie
Yuer and her grandfather spend a lot of time together in the hutongs, or alleyways, of Beijing. As we follow these two in their everyday life, we meet some of the unusual people of the neighbourhood and their unusual stories. The past and the present come together in these disappearing neighbourhoods of one of the world's largest cities
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Image currently unavailable 1424042 : Ningaloo: Australia's wild wonder by Winton, Tim & Lane, Cindy (ill)
Discover this World Heritage treasure with author and conservationist Tim Winton, exploring the coral reefs, mangrove forests, desert rangelands and subterranean realms of this remarkable ecosystem, home to some of the world's rarest and most endangered creatures. Ningaloo's incredible biodiversity is like nowhere else on Earth.
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Image currently unavailable 101543 : Ocean by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Contains fascinating factual information about oceans with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 846259 : Our country: Ancient wonders by Greenwood, Mark & Lessac, Frane (ill)
Adventure is out there....Our country is calling. Journey through time in search of Australia's ancient wonders. Discover dinosaur trails and fossil-filled caves. Climb ice age peaks. wander in a maze of prehistoric domes. Explore lava tubes and meteorite craters. With each vibrant fact-filled page of this unique book, readers will visit different natural wonders across all states and territories. See the prehistoric beasts that roamed the land in Winton, venture through the lava-formed caves at Undara, experience the fiery glow of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, and more!
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Image currently unavailable 2837 : Phar Lap, the wonder horse by Kerin, Jackie & Mullins, Patricia (ill)
The story of Phar Lap is famous in Australia's history. His story is told in the form of a ballad accompanied by vivid illustrations that evoke the period.
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Image currently unavailable 35363 : Philomena Wonderpen is a school camp star by Bone, Ian & Dawson, Janine (ill)
Philomena Wonderpen's class is going on a school camp. Philomena is so excited and she can't wait to go hiking, build a campfire and have a midnight feast. She might get to use her magic wonderpen. Not even Sarah Sullivan with her matching pink backpack can spoil the fun.
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Image currently unavailable 1748 : Philomena wonderpen is a teeny weeny doll by Bone, Ian & Dawson, Janine (ill)
Philomena has a wonderpen which can get her in to trouble if she is not careful. It may also open up all sorts of wonderful opportunities. Philomena may even be able to use it to win a mountain of toys to share with her friends.
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Image currently unavailable 894 : Philomena Wonderpen is a very naughty teacher by Bone, Ian & Dawson, Janine (ill)
When Philomena receives her very own wonderpen for her eighth birthday, she finds a way to make her daydreams come true.
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Image currently unavailable 101539 : Pirate by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Contains fascinating factual information about pirates with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 101542 : Plant by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
From carnivorous plants to the smallest seeds, discover the wonderful world of plant life. Contains fascinating factual information about plants with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 101549 : Pyramid by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Contains fascinating factual information about pyramids with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 101546 : Rainforest by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Take a walk on the wild side and experience the wonders of the rainforest. Contains fascinating factual information about rainforests with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 101552 : Reptiles by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Contains fascinating factual information about reptiles with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 101540 : Rivers & lakes by Holland, Simon
Contains fascinating factual information about rivers and lankes with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 101544 : Rocks and minerals by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Contains fascinating factual information about rocks and minerals with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 689564 : Ruby red shoes: My wonderful grandmother by Knapp, Kate
Ruby Red Shoes is an aware hare who lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother, Babushka Galina Galushka. Ruby loves her grandmother very much and thinks she is wonderful for all sorts of very special reasons.
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Image currently unavailable 1409603 : Small wonder by Montgomery, Ross
Tick lives at the edge of Ellia, along with his little brother and faithful horse -- until a deadly assassin descends. Enemies are invading and the kingdom is in danger. Tick only has six moons to get to King's Keep and warn their ruler. Travelling forests and mountains, encountering bandits and rogue knights, he is determined to honour his grandfather's last advice... Make it count.
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Image currently unavailable 6342 : Something wonderful by Caisley, Raewyn & Blair, Karen (ill)
Sam likes to pull things apart, put them back together and think about how things work. But, sometimes, he is so busy doing this, he forgets his chores on the family farm. One day, he creates something truly wonderful.
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Image currently unavailable 15436 : Space by Holland, Simon & Stott, Carol
Science enthusiasts will enjoy the interesting information and illustrations about our solar system. The pictures and graphics are rich and colourful. Each two-page spread contains much to see and discuss.
Topics / STEM /
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Image currently unavailable 869789 : Tiny Wonders by Han, Sally Soweol
April thinks if her town was a colour, it would be grey. Everyone is too busy to stop and look around. How can she help them slow down? When she remembers the happiness that dandelions brought her grandmother, April comes up with a plan.
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Image currently unavailable 17304 : Tomb of shadows by Lerangis, Peter
Two treasures have been found, with time running out. Marco betrayed his friends and ancient secrets are coming unravelled. The Select don't know who to trust or where to turn, but they must fight on. Jack, Aly and Cass race to the next stop on their quest, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, where they have to face their own demons and engage in an epic battle with shadows of the dead.
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Image currently unavailable 74424 : Totally wonderful Miss Plumberry by Rosen, Michael
It is a totally wonderful morning and Molly takes Grandma's special crystal into school for Show and Tell. But, when everyone is more interested in Russell's water-squirting stegosaurus, Molly's day becomes totally horrible. Luckily, Miss Plumberry knows just what to do to make Molly's day totally wonderful again.
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Image currently unavailable 155331 : Viking by Love, Carrie & Mack, Lorrie
Contains fascinating factual information about vikings with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 18380 : Volcano by Magloff, Lisa
Explore the danger and wonder of volcanoes. Peer into a hot bubbling crater and see red-hot rivers of lava. An exciting read full of stunning photography. Extraordinary facts and stories throughout the book.
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Image currently unavailable 4226 : We're all wonders by Palacio, R J
I know I can't change the way I look. But maybe, just maybe, people can change the way they see... Auggie knows he's no ordinary kid. He does plenty of ordinary things. He feels ordinary. He just doesn't look ordinary. But it is not just Auggie who's different, and everyone is a wonder- if only they could see it.
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Image currently unavailable 515 : Weather by Dorling Kindersley (pub)
Contains factual information about the weather with plenty of descriptions and images.
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Image currently unavailable 832933 : What on Earth institute of Wonder, The by Nicol, Lisa
A mind-boggling expedition into the secrets of the Animal Kingdom with only an invisible map of the human heart as a guide. (Unless, of course, you count the talking parrot.) What on Earth could possibly go wrong? Sal has always had an affinity with animals - especially the lost kind. But when two rare and endangered creatures appear out of nowhere, life takes a detour into strange and uncharted territory... One elephant, one kakapo, one unlicensed teenage driver, one boy waiting for the world to end and one twelve-year-old girl with a very special gift.
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Image currently unavailable 578984 : Wild blue wonder by Sorosiak, Carlie
For Quinn and her siblings, Fern and Reed, summer means working as counselors at their family's summer camp, The Hundred, a place known for its magical feel. But last summer was different. Last summer they all fell in love with the same boy, their best friend Dylan. But six months later and everything has changed. The summer camp is empty and covered in snow, and Quinn, Fern and Reed aren't speaking to each other anymore. Something happened that summer that tore them apart, and their memories won't let them forgive. Maybe the lake monster is not the only monster in camp. Usually read by students in years 9, 10, or above.
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Image currently unavailable 18248 : Wonder by Palacio, R J
August Pullman just wants to be an ordinary ten year old. He does ordinary things and feels ordinary inside, but Auggie has a severe facial disfigurement. He's always been home-schooled as his parents try to protect him from dealing with the curious, derogatory looks and comments from outsiders. Now, for the first time, Auggie is being sent to a real school and he's dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted and be able to convince his classmates that, underneath, he's just like them.
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Image currently unavailable 9612 : Wonder dog, The by Freeman, Pamela & Stanley, David (ill)
Luke's parents just don't understand about how much a real dog can love you. They buy him the robotic wonder dog that never makes a mess or barks and never needs to be fed. Eventually, Luke's parents find out why a real dog is better.
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Image currently unavailable 40229 : Wonder garden, The by Broom, Jenny & Williams, Kristjana S (ill)
Open the gates of the Wonder Garden to explore five extraordinary habitats. Trek through the Amazon Rainforest, home to an incredible variety of plants, animals and birds. Travel to the Chihuahuan Desert, where conditions are fierce and the fearsome survive. Dive in the Great Barrier Reef, where the weird and miraculous exist together. Creep into the Black Forest, a dark and densely wooded region. Stand on the roof of the world, the Himalayan Mountains, to encounter majestic wildlife that is remarkably good at camouflage.
Topics / STEM /
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Image currently unavailable 1019833 : Wonder of little things, The: Young readers edition by Copley, Vince & McInerney, Lea
Welcome to my story. I didn't learn a lot in school, not in the classroom, anyway. But I learned a lot from life. "Always remember you're as good as anybody else", Vince's mother, Kate, often told him. And he was, becoming a champion footballer and premiership-winning coach. But change was in the air, and Vince wanted to help make life better for his people too. At every step, Vince found light in the darkness, the friendly face in the crowd, the small moments that make the world go round. Welcome to the wonder of little things. Usually read by students in years 9, 10 or above.
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Image currently unavailable 9553 : Wonder thing, The by Hathorn, Libby
You have to guess what the wonder thing is in this book. Lovely pictures and riddles to help you.
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Image currently unavailable 7883 : Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Bardugo, Leigh
Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law, risking exile, to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no ordinary girl and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed the world. Alia just wanted to escape her overprotective brother with a semester at sea. She doesn't know she is being hunted. When a bomb detonates aboard her ship, Alia is rescued by a mysterious girl of extraordinary strength and forced to confront a horrible truth: Alia is a Warbringer - a direct descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery. Together, Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies, mortal and divine. determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer. If they have any hope of saving both their worlds, they will have to stand side by side against the tide of war.
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Image currently unavailable 40973 : Wonderful things you will be, The by Winfield Martin, Emily
When I look at you and you look at me, I wonder what wonderful things you will be.
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Image currently unavailable 660706 : Wonderful wisdom of ants, The by Bunting, Philip
Have you ever wondered about the world of ants? The answers to life's biggest questions can be found in the smallest places, once you're ready to look. It's amazing what you can learn from the world of the ant.
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Image currently unavailable 886440 : Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The by Baum, Frank L & Sebag-Montefiore, Mary (adapt) & Alvarez Gomez, Lorena (ill)
A superb adaptation of Dorothy's adventures for newly independent readers. Enjoy Dorothy's journey in Oz, as she travels along the yellow brick road with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion, before coming safely home again.
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Image currently unavailable 1299761 : Wonderful world of carnivorous plants, The by Houghton, Suzanne
Have you ever heard of a meat-eating plant? Or a plant that traps spiders and flies? Welcome to The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants, where sticky leaves and slippery stems are just some of the fascinating ways some plants capture their food. Explore the unique features and adaptations of these plants and the important role they play in our environment.
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Image currently unavailable 37649 : Wonderling, The by Bartok, Mira
Have you been unexpectedly burdened by a recently orphaned or unclaimed creature? Worry not! We have just the solution for you! Welcome to the Home for Wayward and Misbegotten Creatures, an institution run by evil Miss Carbunkle, a cunning villainess who believes her terrified young charges exist only to serve and suffer. Part animal and part human, the groundlings toil in classroom and factory, forbidden to enjoy anything regular children have, most particularly singing and music.
Topics / Displacement /
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Image currently unavailable 705661 : Wonderscape by Bell, Jennifer
When Arthur, Ren and Cecily investigate a mysterious explosion, they find themselves trapped in the year 2473. Lost in the Wonderscape, an epic in-reality adventure game, they must call on the help of some unlikely historical heroes to play their way home before time runs out.
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Image currently unavailable 25070 : Wonderstruck by Selznick, Brian
Ben and Rose secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known. Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue in his mother's room and Rose reads an enticing headline, both children set out alone to find what they are missing. Set fifty years apart, Ben's story is told in words while Rose's story is told in pictures.
Topics / Graphic novels /
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Image currently unavailable 6180 : Woo's wonderful world of maths by Woo, Eddie
Join Eddie Woo, award winning teacher and star of the Woo-tube channel) as he tells us how he came to love maths. Eddie mingles anecdotes with facts to bring the world of maths to life and make it fun, even for the most sceptical maths student. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above.
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