Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

Whether they already own one, or beg for one each Christmas and birthday, children love pets, and PET PALS is the perfect title for any pet-loving child out there. From where they sleep to what they eat, and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book provides all the pet care advice y...

Discover the dazzling world of dinosaurs, brought to life in this stylishly illustrated picture book. Colourful images of a world long past and a quirky approach make a well-trodden topic fresh. From old favourites like Stegosaurus to new discoveries like Zhenyuanlong, budding palaeontologists wi...

A guide to riding and pony care for complete beginners to experienced riders. It describes topics ranging from how to clean a saddle to what to do if a horse bolts, from preparing for a country ride to facing the challenge of a three-day event.

"Introduces young readers to Velociraptor, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle"--

Australia has more venomous creatures than any other continent in the world, but that doesn't mean you have to be alarmed - especially when you're educated! It won't hurt a bit to learn about Australia's elapid snakes, stinging sea jellies, blue-ringed octopus and even an amazing venomous mammal,...

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to veterinarians in a community, discussing what they do, what they need to do their job, and more.

This exciting series zooms in on the little things in life. Peek through the microscope and take a look at the tiny things all around us: the lives of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. How bacteria are there on a human hand? What viruses can be found on a mobile phone? And what is living in...

"The weedy seadragon is an amazing fish with a talent for camouflage, weird eating habits and a unique courtship dance. But its habitat and future are threatened. This enchanting story takes you under the sea to meet this mysterious sea creature, and reveals its weird and wonderful ways."--CSIRO ...