Bookshelf
study guides books reading lists e-books
home sign in my orders my e-books my trolley my account contact
| can't find it |

| browse books |
books
 

books

| book details |

Once Upon An Island: An Atlas of Islands From Around the World

By (author) Alice Albinia, Illustrated by Helen Cann

| on special |

normal price: R 584.95

Price: R 555.95

| book description |

Travel across oceans and through time with award-winning historian and storyteller Alice Albinia in her first children's book, Once Upon an Island. Discover 20 wondrous islands - from the rugged landscape of the Orkney islands that people of the Stone Age once called home, to the sunny coasts of the Isles of Scilly. This captivating journey reveals islands as places of wonder and warning, rich with histories that have shaped the world far beyond their shores. Perfect for curious explorers, map lovers and anyone enchanted by the magic of faraway places, Once Upon an Island is an unforgettable voyage through geography, history and story. Featuring first person narratives and read-aloud maps, all brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Helen Cann. Fully checked and approved by the Indigenous editors association. Islands include: 1. Chiloé 2. Waiheke 3. Madagascar 4. Lake Titicaca 5. Samoa 6. Tiwi 7. Seychelles 8. Amazon River Islands 9. Mumbai 10. Hawai'i 11. Isla Mujeres 12. Yonaguni 13. Putuo 14. Sicily 15. Lesbos 16. Vis 17. Scilly 18. Texel 19. Orkney 20. Baffin

| product details |



Normally shipped | Forthcoming
Publisher | Magic Cat Publishing
Published date | 5 Mar 2026
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 64
Dimensions | 310 x 256 x 12mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 354g
ISBN | 978-1-9170-4434-9
Readership Age |
BISAC |
Expected | 5 Mar 2026

| other options |

| back |
| your trolley |
To view the items in your trolley please sign in.
| sign in |

| specials |

The Order of Time

Carlo Rovelli
Paperback / softback
224 pages
was: R 295.95
now: R 265.95
Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 3 to 6 weeks
Originally published in Italian: L'ordine del tempo (Milan: Adelphi Edizioni, 2017).

The Coming Wave: AI, Power and Our Future

Mustafa Suleyman
Paperback / softback
352 pages
was: R 295.95
now: R 265.95
Stock is usually dispatched in 6-12 days from date of order

Helgoland: The Strange and Beautiful Story of Quantum Physics

Carlo Rovelli
Paperback / softback
208 pages
was: R 295.95
now: R 265.95
Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 3 to 6 weeks
 
Copyright 2025 |  terms and conditions