Children's Science and Non-Fiction

Three small words can cause trouble between friends. Snake and Lizard live together in a burrow in the desert. They are such good friends that Lizard decides to display their...

In the heart of Manhattan lived a librarian and a postal clerk who loved art so much that they collected it. Over the years, Dorothy and Herbert brought home hundreds...

In this origin story, pygmy sloth, Romeo Fortez, is born on remote Escudo Island. At his naming ceremony, a once-in-a-millennium event imbibes him with powers of speed, intelligence, and irresistibly...

Preschoolers will love counting how many clients Mrs Koala has in her very busy beauty parlour. Mrs Koala runs the most popular beauty parlour in town, but she's so busy...

An exhilarating new series set in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex Milway Rosa has come from the city to live with Grandma Nan in the wilds of...

Some things you can give and not lose any, like happiness, love and colour. In Elmer the patchwork elephant's chunky, rainbow-shaped board book, Elmer helps the animals put the colours...

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...

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...

A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter - stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner. Molly the hare, Olive the owl...

The Earth's climate is changing. It's getting hotter. In Australia over the past 50 years, maximum temperatures have been creeping higher. There have been record droughts, floods and bushfires. Why...

You're never too young to change the world Do you want to help animals but are not sure how? Or maybe you are already helping animals and want to do...

An uplifting picture book celebrating wildness from a multi-award-winning author and illustrator team, Katya Balen and Gill Smith. A little girl loves playing in the woods and rejoicing in the...

An inspired biographical picture book about a female astronomer who makes huge discoveries about the mysteries of the night sky and changed the way we look at the universe Vera...

Throughout the years, Gloria Steinem is perhaps the single-most iconic figure associated with women's rights, her name practically synonymous with the word "feminism." Documenting everything from her boundary-pushing journalistic career...

In the 1830s, when a brave and curious girl named Elizabeth Blackwell was growing up, women were supposed to be wives and mothers. Some women could be teachers or seamstresses,...

Every school needs a little help now and then, especially PS 1000. Sure, just like your school, PS 1000 has teachers, a principal, and a maintenance crew, who all keep...

Yes, you can, Cow! We believe in you! READY . . . STEADY . . . GO . . . It's the Nursery Rhyme's big performance, but Cow is having...

The fourth book in the "Time Quest" series. Each book focuses on a dramatic recent historical event. In words and pictures, the explorer, scientist or archaeologist responsible for the discovery...

Rock and Roll are two boulders looking happily onto the world. However, when the people come and award them with gifts and adornments, they become jealous of each other. They...

In this delightful follow-up to How to Light Your Dragon , readers see how fun life with a pet dragon can be. In five short, amusing stories full of colourful...

Malaya, 1942. Nisha's home is destroyed by war and she and her mother, Amma, flee to her father's ancestral house in England, perched on a cliff top on the cold...

Dare to dream. Dare to aspire. Dare to trust... dare to inspire! This simple yet inspirational poem encourages children everywhere to dare to dream big, to help others and speak...

It's the summer break in Shadyside, Queens, and Team Pom's investigation into the mysterious organization called C.A.O.S, and its sinister boss Steve, have hit a dead end. Seeking a bit...

Journey across 40 incredible habitats around the world to discover the biggest, boldest, and stinkiest plants Without plants there would be no life on Earth, but most people are blind...

This humorous twist on the popular Q and A format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about astronauts. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal...

Young people are inheriting a world of climate catastrophe. Young people are also one of the strongest forces leading movements for climate justice, and to halt the fossil fuel emissions...

From comic actress and bestselling author, Isla Fisher, comes this funny and reassuring picture book with a message that resonates loud and clear always be true to yourself. Mazy is...

Everyone knows about the Red Cross and the life - saving work this organization carries out worldwide. But what can you do yourself, at home or in your own neighbourhood,...

Meet 25 of the bravest humans of all time! Stand Up, Stand Out! is filled with the incredible and inspiring stories of rebel heroes who stood up for what they...

1720. Blue Mountains, windward Jamaica. In the sweltering heat Captain Shettlewood leads a troop of British soldiers through the thick trees towards the river. They are hunting slaves who have...

Davy Spencer might be the new kid in school, but that doesn't mean he can't start as the most popular kid. With the help of his two best friends, Chuck...

HONOUR BOOK: 2025 CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood It was still dark when Mr Miller opened the gates of the old zoo, but he wasn't scared because he...

Welcome to the town of Barksdale, where the canine residents strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the 'best groomer' or sell the 'best biscuits.' And at Barksdale Academy,...

An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that's turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay. Edmund is settling in just fine with Kyle, Cookie, Fizzy...

Everything had to start somewhere. When was the first digital camera invented? When was the fi rst photograph taken? Who invented toilet paper? When was the internet fi rst put...

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Barack Obama-a story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers Barack Obama was the first African American president of the...

Teach little ones about overcoming fears and appreciating the beauty in all things-even the dark-with this poignant picture book about finding wonder in the nighttime. Everyone was afraid of the...

Meet incredible animals with all kinds of highly developed senses and learn about the jobs they do in this fantastic book full of amazing facts, cool science and exciting activities,...

A real-life astronaut is here to tell you what it's REALLY like to blast off into space - and everywhere we might travel in the future! Could we build a...

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Six of Crows -this international bestseller is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that chills to the bone, and not just because of the icy winter...

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk.Andie loves living in Chelsea. Amongst the fashion, music and art galleries along the...

Do you want to learn how to write your own cool and exciting video games? VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING FOR KIDS teaches young video game enthusiasts how to program video games...

From the field of genomics which can help identify rare illnesses or develop medicines to treat cancer and Alzheimer's disease to ancestry databases that can reveal genetic heritage and family...

If one vampire bit one person and they turned into a vampire, how long would it take before the whole world filled up with vampires? How much snot do you...

Helping animals, having fun! The best-selling ANIMAL ARK series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and MAGIC ANIMAL...

A historical time-slip adventure for middle grade readers, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier . Alfie Wright? Alfie Wrong , more like. Alfie has never really...

This series looks at different body coverings, from the shells on snails to the fur on monkeys and the scales on reptiles. Discover how body coverings vary and the different...