Collection: Junior Non Fiction

"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 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...

Watch the wonders that are butterflies, ladybirds and dragonflies. Marvel at worker bugs, from tiny ants and busy bees to leaping bugs like grasshoppers and fleas. Discover minibeast heroes that are dung beetles, millipedes, spiders -- and, most amazing of all, those 'pigs in space' -- the tardig...

AI is incredible, as are the AI researchers who develop it, but does it have the power to change the future of our whole planet? Discover how scientists train AI, what makes AI and the human brain similar, whether AI will ever become smarter than the people who created it, and much more!

Did you know these deadly facts about deadly reptiles? Large monitors have razor-sharp claws to climb trees and attack predators! Green tree snakes aren't always green! Western sawshelled turtles can stay under water for 3 days by breathing through their bums! Saltwater crocodiles don't always li...