Collection: Junior Non Fiction

Delve into the secret lives of ants, and learn about the amazing things these hard-working insects do every day. Jam-packed with amazingly detailed photographys. Learn about the lives of army ants: their homes, what they eat, and their different jobs. Discover how an ant colony is organised, a...

"Blast off on a space trip around our unbelievable universe An awesome encounter with the wonders of the Universe. This is a cosmic treasure trove of spectacular photographs that captures space as you've never seen it before. Mind-blowing new images made possible by the latest technology can now ...

Houses and gardens are full of potential dangers for children. Whether in the kitchen bathroom or swimming pool safety involves ensuring children learn safe behaviours and how to keep an eye on younger siblings. Children need to be able to recognise when the family pet could become aggressive the...

All schools have procedures and rules for keeping children safe. Even where there are teachers to look after them children still need to learn about safety and behaving thoughtfully towards others. This series provides children with strategies for responding to situations in which they feel unsaf...

The oceans of the world are the last great wildernesses but even they are now full of marvellous machines that allow humans to survive on and under the water.

The systems of government of Australia are based on traditions that are centuries old and on a Constitution that only came into being in 1901. Every day all across Australia governments are making changes that affect the lives of every resident and citizen. Find out how it all works and what role...

Do you know the difference between the Australian Parliament and the Government? Why are they organised the way they are and how can we all get involved in government matters that interest us? Find out the answers to these questions in this book and discover everything you need to know about Parl...

Military machinery is exciting and awe-inspiring. The weapons machinery and equipment used by armed forces around the world all depend on the skills of engineers and designers for their effectiveness. Find out how the armed forces use their technology and what it looks like up-close.

Children around Australia are taking charge. Come and join the revolution! From the coast of Western Australia to Sydney’s suburbs, young people are discovering nature in their neighbourhoods and setting up nesting boxes for birds, cleaning up waterways, planting to attract bees and koalas, and b...

"Did you know that there are glasses to prevent motion sickness...Or that astronauts can get "space sick?" This hilarious and wacky illustrated book is jam-packed with silly facts, crazy activities, and even recipes (Barf-day cake, anyone?) that will have you learning all about the fascinating wo...