Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

Why does a peacock have such extravagant tail feathers? Why do crocodiles have eyes on the top of their heads? Which animal is a master of camouflage? And who has legs not made for walking? Discover the coolest animal anatomy tricks! Thanks to the fun layout with cut-outs, at first only a part of...

Guess which of the weird and wonderful exhibits are real and which are fake in this sumptuous collection of extraordinary animals and plants. There's been a mix-up at the Museum - some of the displays from the Myths and Legends exhibit have snuck into the Natural History wing. We have to sort it ...

Offers an illustrated exploration of the microscopic and small-scale animal world, with large fold-out illustrations that depict diverse ecosystems and their tiny inhabitants to scale and accompanying descriptions of what is depicted.

"In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering all species, situations, and science backgrounds. From the high-tech science of 3D printing, to inflatables, to toy wheels, this title has it all, includi...

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,...