Children's Science and Non-Fiction

A glorious sequel to Good Dog McTavish, this endearing story is packed with Meg Rosoff's quirky humour and astute eye for both the details of canine-human dynamics and the oddities...

What happens when musical instruments can't make the sounds we expect them to make? Is music still possible? An uplifting picture book based on a true story. The schools of...

Here's an insider's tour of the fascinating lives of Gertrude Stein and her partner, Alice B. Toklas, amusingly addressed directly to the reader ("The next time you go to Paris...")....

When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals. She wants to be a vet one day, like her mum, who...

Diva, a small yet brave dog, and Flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable tale of discovery from an award-winning author/illustrator pairing. For as long...

A gently lyrical story about discovering Country and the importance of family, friendship and the magic of the bush, from an emerging Indigenous talent and winner of a black&write! Fellowship....

This collection of eleven evocative, accessible and funny stories for children of 5+ tells how a particular animal came to be as it is now. The Whale grew up in...

Journey to the wave-battered coast of the Pacific Northwest to meet some of the engineers and scientists working to harness the punishing force of our oceans, one of the nature's...

The Earth's oceans are on the rise. Since 1900, global sea levels have risen steadily each year to a global average of about 20cm today, and they're still rising. By...

Dinosaurs . . . in space! EARTH ATTACK! is a special super-long ASTROSAURS thriller. Plus, read Teggs's first adventure at ASTROSAURS ACADEMY! Teggs's arch-enemy, General Loki, has stolen a time...

Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes... Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces,...

When Birdie is sent to live with her great-aunt in 1950s Yorkshire, she befriends the village's last remaining pit pony. A story of hope and courage, exploring themes of family,...

When a curious little mouse discovers a boat by his front door, he climbs aboard and accidentally sets out to sea. But it's not easy being a little mouse in...

This brand-new board book series, based on Ella Bailey's bestselling series One Day On Our Blue Planet, is perfect for babies and toddlers. Each title in the series has five...

Explore the awe-inspiring world of volcanoes, delving into their captivating formation, fiery eruptions, and the remarkable impact they have on our planet. From shaping landscapes and influencing climates to their...

Ollie, Bea and Ula do everything together. They play in the waves, eat shellfish feasts and snuggle up together to sleep. But there comes a day in every otter's life...

Explore the beauty and power of planet Earth with this fantastic book. Packed with hundreds of mind-blowing photographs and extraordinary facts, children aged 9 will be pulled in and engrossed...

Watch them Grow! is a fun, rhyming text exploring some of nature' s unique life cycles, including frogs, starlings, moths, turtles and more.

Christopher Nibble and his friend Posie are keeping six hairy caterpillars as pets. They look after their pets carefully but, one day, the caterpillars disappear! Our gardening guinea pigs become...

These books are the ultimate guides, with hundreds of incredible facts, stunning photographs and artworks and fantastic design. Kids aged 9+ will be enthralled and excited from start to finish.

Factology: Space is a fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that the planet Saturn's famous rings are made from individual ice chunks...

Elmer, Wilbur and a brave troop of elephants set out on a quest to find the famous Lost Treasure of the jungle. When they stumble across a beautiful forgotten temple,...

Dot isn't like the other dogs: she doesn't like going out for walks, and she doesn't like going to the park. Her favourite thing is staying at home with her...

Dot isn't like the other dogs: she doesn't like going out for walks, and she doesn't like going to the park. Her favourite thing is staying at home with her...

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smallest things in the universe to explore one of life's most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture...

A dive into fascinating facts from best-selling, multi-award-winning author/illustrator Frane Lessac. Now in paperback! Along the coastline of Australia, underwater reefs are bustling with the most amazing sea creatures living...

A classic showcase of Australian baby animals and their families for very young children from a consummate author/illustrator. With one animal baby featured on each double page spread, this colourful...

Discover the eye-opening story of the first woman student at MIT-a pioneering environmental chemist sure to inspire the next generation of female trailblazers in science. Ellen Swallow found a friend...

Meet Kitty! Kitty wants to play! Meet Cat. Cat just wants to nap. Bold, whimsical artwork and plenty of humor engage little ones in a sly and stylish introduction to...

Space science and shared humanity shine as the first Black head of NASA offers an up-close and thrilling account of his shuttle missions, including some of the defining moments of...

A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Juana Martinez-Neal illuminates a young girl's day of play and adventure in the lush rain...

The story of a tiny baby's epic journey-and the surprising help he gets along the way-in a touching, transcendent picture book. In the time of the pharaohs, a loving mother...

Selected for the 2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award's Amazing Bookshelf: Sustainability Category In spectacular and astonishing collage detail, Jeannie Baker captures the deep beauty, mystery, and hidden vitality of the desert...

Engaging and entertaining reference guide about hurricanes and tornados - perfect for younger readers. From spiraling cyclones to huge hailstones this compelling non-fiction guide explores all types of extreme weather....

A lively tale about a fun-loving cat learning to accept change, imaginatively illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horacek. Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He...

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn Thief Nobody knows what lies inside...

A unique and lyrical verse novel for middle-grade readers that speaks to our childhood joy of collecting small, intriguing objects and creating connections in the most unlikely places. Since the...

The dramatic story of Hans and Margret Rey's escape from Paris during WWII In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. They began...

Expert authors engage young readers in a love of learning in this exciting reference book. The amazing world of plant life is full of incredible surprises. Discover how plants are...

Ever wondered what zoo animals eat? Feeding time is one of the most popular events at zoos. It also prompts a smorgasbord of questions: what do different animals eat? How...

Now an Australian Animated Major Motion Picture from Flying Bark Productions, distributed by Universal Content Group Shock horror! Utter humiliation! Freddy's first werewolf transformation has turned him into a poodle!...

Hi! I'm Archie! I'm a Schnoodle puppy and I love writing all about my PAWESOME adventures in my diary! Read all about my puppy pals at doggie daycare and all...

I have so many super-amazing and IMPORTANT things to write about! I'll tell you all about them: * My dog, Bob, is friendly and cuddly. He is a PERFECT puppy...

Leo thinks he's an ordinary kid, but he isn't he can talk to animals and his best friend's a guinea pig! Mozz knows she's anything but ordinary. She's cool and...

From sonar to snowshoes, this rhyming, lift-the-flap picture book of riddles introduces children to biomimicry. Endnotes reinforce learning. This rhyming, lift-the-flap picture book of riddles introduces children to biomimicry in...

The best kind of bedtime story is a Lulu Bell story! Molly and Sam and Ebony the kitten are staying the night for a pyjama party. Yay! Lulu is looking...

This is one of a series of books which look at one aspect of animal behaviour. This book on animal hunters features animals such as the great white shark, the...