Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Leisure

How on Earth do you play a bass that's 3.5 metres tall? Can you turn a cave's stalactites into an organ? Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal the family tree of musical instruments, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the wo...

"Did you know there were about 10,000 light bulbs on the Titanic? Or that the Eiffel Tower is repainted every seven years--using 1,500 paintbrushes and 60 tons of paint? This engaging collection of statistics encourages kids' curiosity by sharing some unbelievable numerical facts from across the ...

"Stop. Mud person. Open these pages at your own peril... For they contain a world that, once seen, can never be unseen. The stories you grew up reading and believing to be just myth - the ones about demons and elves and gnomes? Those stories are very much real."

Wonder at the incredible stories behind more than 50 artists who have inspired the world. Meet the cool creatives behind awe-inspiring art, with this non-fiction book for kids. Pour paint onto a canvas with Jackson Pollock, laugh along with the pranks of Hokusai, and find beauty in your self-port...

Readers can discover the rules of athletics, and learn how to develop their skills in each of the track and field sports. This dynamic series focuses on popular sports played in Australia today. With particular emphasis on the sport's development within Australia describing rules forms of scoring...

This dynamic series focuses on popular sports played in Australia today. With particular emphasis on the sport's development within Australia, describing rules, forms of scoring, and the various levels of competition. Includes profiles of legendary players and competitors of the past and present ...

Aussie Rules is a game of skill strength and athleticism. The speedy movement of the ball the overhead marking the fierce tackling and the accuracy of the kicking makes for a great spectacle. Learn about the different roles of each playing position discover the tactics of the game then find profi...

"Play The Game: Aussie Rules features star Aussie Rules players, and an overview of the sport's history, rules, equipment, key skills and warm-ups. It is ideal for young players who are being introduced to the sport for the first time, as well as enthusiasts who want to hone their skills. Readers...