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Unbelievable wonders

Surrealist artists, genius mathematicians, mystical magicians and man-made wonders of the world are explored in these brilliant books for kids.

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The rabbit problem

Emily Gravett

Picture book

How does 1+1 = 288? A family of rabbits soon supplies the answer in this funny story! Hop along to Fibonacci's Field and follow Lonely and Chalk Rabbit through a year as they handle a different seasonal challenge each month.

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Katie and the starry night

James Mayhew

Picture book

The stars in Vincent van Gogh's painting are so beautiful that Katie can't resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too?

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Henri's scissors

Jeanette Winter

Picture book

When Henri Matisse was a boy, he drew pictures everywhere. And when he grew up, he became a famous artist whose paintings were beloved around the world.

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Little Frida

Anthony Browne

Picture book

Stunning illustrations tell the story of a lonely young girl who discovers the power of the imagination to set you free. A tribute to the iconic artist, Frida Kahlo, exploring themes of belonging, creativity and hope.

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Lost in the museum

Victoria Cleal

Book

A visit to Te Papa launches a boy and his whānau on a magical adventure to find Pāpā after he gets lost. He's gone missing inside one of the museum's taonga, but which one? Will they find Pāpā before the museum closes?

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Frankie Sparks and the talent show trick

Megan Frazer Blakemore

Book

It's time for the annual school talent show, and Frankie is excited to audition with her magic act! She wants to be just like her idol, Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic.

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The Curioseum

Book

What happens when you take 22 of New Zealand's best children's story writers and let them loose 'backstage' at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa? A truly original compendium of stories and poems for children!

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Weird but true! 2022

Book

Weird and awesome facts to fascinate curious kids. This bulging compendium is loaded with all-new jaw-dropping, eye-popping, brain-bending facts and bright, bold photography!

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No way! Can't believe it! Totally freaky facts

Nick Bryant

Book

Get ready to have your mind blown by these totally freaky facts! These 1,001 freaky, funny, fabulous, foul, frightening, far-out, fascinating, fantastic facts are just waiting to amuse and amaze you, so prepare to be perplexed!

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Fooled ya!

Jordan Brown

Book

Wise up with this fun-filled, activity-packed, eye-opening kid's guide to neuroscience and psychology. Discover how our brain can trick us and avoid being hoodwinked, hornswoggled, swindled, or bamboozled.

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Physics for kids

Liz Lee Heinecke

Book

This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists. A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today.

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Math art + drawing games for kids

Karyn Tripp

Book

An amazing collection of more than 40 hands-on art activities that make learning about math fun!

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Math lab for kids

Rebecca Rapoport

Book

Math Lab for Kids provides 52 fun labs to teach children basic math concepts through activities and games.

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Show me cool magic

Jake Banfield

Book

This book takes the reader from knowing zero about magic to being able to do a whole show for their family and friends.

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How to be an art rebel

Ben Street

Book

An anarchic introduction to art for young rebels everywhere. This irreverent introduction to art gives children the confidence to respond to art on their own terms, and – most importantly – to have fun with it.

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Wonders of the world's museums

Molly Oldfield

Book

Discover the most fascinating and mysterious objects on display in museums around the world, from star attractions to unsung exhibits. Unearth the astonishing stories of how these treasures were created, found, and finally displayed.

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100 amazing tales from Aotearoa.

Book

100 amazing tales from Aotearoa gives readers a special look at some of the most precious, exceptional, historic and downright bizarre objects that Te Papa holds in trust for the nation.

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Whetū Toa and the magician

Steph. author. Matuku

Book

When Whetū's mother takes a job at a magician's house and farm, Whetū becomes the animal keeper, looking after some unusual animals, including a troublesome white rabbit called Errant.

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Amari and the night brothers

B. B. Alston

Book

Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing older brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good.

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Magical boy Volume 1

Graphic novel

An imaginative fantasy teen graphic novel series starring Max - a high schooler chosen to become the next "Magical Girl." There's just one catch... he's a trans boy!

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