New Junior Non-Fiction Books

Good friends make you laugh until your stomach hurts, support you during tough times, and brighten even the gloomiest of days. But like all relationships, friendships can be complicated. The tricky stuff, like figuring out how to make new friends, navigating group dynamics, and getting through ar...

Explore the world's most fascinating buildings - from castles to skyscrapers. This book is a visual celebration of the incredible structures people have built throughout history and their cultural significance. From ancient wonders such as Stonehenge to bridges spanning countries, record breaking...

Look up to the stars and observe the wonders of outer space with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible introduction to astronomy. Visit other planets in our solar system, steer a course through the constellations, and head away from our galaxy to unlock the secrets of inters...

Welcome to the autistic community! We're very glad you're here! Sometimes it can be difficult to feel proud of who you are. Maybe you feel different from other people or struggle to fit in - there is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you discover how to ...

Understanding your feelings and emotions is an incredibly important part of learning to become your most awesome autistic self! Enn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about your feelings and emotions, using tips and tricks they have pick...

Let's face it, other humans can be difficult to understand sometimes! There is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about friendships, improving relationships with your family members, and how to deal with issues and...

Inventive illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of bees, creative thinking and problem-solving. It's a quiet day for private detective, Mason B. Chandler in downtown Bug Borough, the small but not overlooked area of Stemville. Suddenly, Mason B's li...

What makes your body work? Is it all in your mind? Sort of! Take a tour of the human body from head to toes and everything in between. This latest instalment in the Brainiac's series is an accessible, fun and inclusive introduction to the human body. Full of funky facts and astounding activities,...

Upgrade your tech knowledge with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible guide to the fascinating field of computing. From the simplest software to electronic brains, and from smartphone apps to social media and video games, there are gigabytes of data for you to unravel. Disc...

Roblox has well and truly taken its place among the gaming greats, and it comes bearing endless possibilities. So where do you begin with a platform that's only limit is the extent of your imagination? That's where The Definitive Guide to Roblox 2024 comes in!

"Every living creature contributes towards the richness and beauty of our planet. Each one has a reason to exist, from the giant panda to the pygmy possum, and if we lose them, it will be forever. Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct, but also of those in greates...

They might look like small dinosaurs but today's reptiles are not closely related to them at all. This doesn't stop them from being just as terrifying and fascinating. In this book find out how modern reptiles hunt bite hiss and chomp their way across every landscape in Australia. Australia has s...

Floods periodically create devastation across parts of Australia where they destroy towns take lives and ruin farming land. The increasing urbanisation of Australia has contributed to flooding that creates misery and hardship. Floods have always been a part of the Australian landscape and despite...

Have you ever wondered... How to measure the universe? Why some animals eat all their own poo? If your muscles have memories? If it's possible to slow down time? Well, you're about to find out! Welcome on board an incredible scientific journey from the very, very big to the very, very small. Trav...

This tree doesn't look like it's doing very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree, this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back to the moment when plant life first appeared on our plane...

Journey to the event horizon in this playful, mind-bending introduction to one of our universe's most mysterious marvels, narrated by a black hole itself. Lurking at the centre of our galaxy and in the furthest reaches of space are black holes. Once unseeable and unknowable, these cosmic devourer...

It's my body! There are all kinds of bodies. They come in different shapes and colours. They can do different things. Your body is your best friend! But every body needs to be respected and celebrated.

Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world. Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if you're looking for the best place to better understand the climate crisis, look no further! This book will give kids the fact...

Help budding chefs thrive in the kitchen with Kids in the Kitchen, where they'll learn how to make all of their favourites. Do you have kids who always want to help out in the kitchen? Want to find a new way to keep them busy in a way that benefits everyone? Tired of having meals refused by picky...

The call of the laughing kookaburra is distinctly Australian. Despite this the sound of its laugh has mistakenly been used to provide background sounds in movies about jungles in Africa and South America. Take a look inside this book to find out how the kookaburra's real lifestyle is much more fa...