Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

Australia is currently facing several significant environmental issues. the Australia's Environmental Issues series provides an overview of environmental issues affecting Australians and our environment. Each title in the series outlines the cause of the issue and focuses on solutions.

Explore modern Australian insects, non-insect hexapods and life cycles. Their importance of insects to the ecosystems of our world, and to our own survival, cannot be overstated. But it can be challenging to relate to them as fellow living beings when their bodies structure and function are so dr...

"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to giraffes living in the wild of Africa"--

"Describes the characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to lions living in the wild of Africa"--

Dogs really are the perfect best friend. They are loyal, smart, fun and totally awesome! In this fabulous combination of remarkable true stories, amazing facts and lots of fun stuff, we get to discover just how incredible our canine friends really are. From stories about dogs in history, heroic d...

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

Australia is filled to the brim with awesome dogs. From our kelpies to our collies, our shepherds to our terriers - every dog that calls Australia home is excellent. There are some dogs though, that when given the chance, are at the head of the pack. They have a special quality about them. They a...

Did you know that there is a tree-climbing fish? Or that some bees drink crocodile tears? Or that a jellyfish was sent into space? Be truly inspired by incredible facts about the creatures that share our planet. Find out if you're as tall as an emperor penguin or a velociraptor? Whether a honey b...

On this expedition through the alphabet, you will encounter some of the Australia's rare and enchanting animals, from the gorgeous azure kingfisher and the sleepy koala, to the shy numbat and the friendly zebra finch. Come on an illustrated journey through Australia's unique wildlife with Tasmani...

On this journey through the alphabet you will encounter some of the world's most beautiful, rare and endangered animals - from the majestic amur tiger and the curious kakapo, to the misunderstood tasmanian devil and the shy zebra duiker.