Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Environment

An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children about the specific challenges of climate change for Australia so they can be informed and make a difference. Australia is a unique and incredibly diverse natural environment and we are oh-so-lucky to live here. Our country is home to...

With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library, fun facts about Australian marine life and information on the variety of ways we interact with the sea, this book is a great way to introduce the oceans of Australia. From the curious creatures of the deep ocean and the ...

Discover the mysteries of the rocks that form the world around us and unearth the fossils that tell us the history of our planet!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people are the first inhabitants of Australia - there were once more than 500 Indigenous `nations' across the continent. ATSI people have a strong understanding of the land and its animal inhabitants, which they used to decide where to live. In this bo...

Australia is a land of extremes, with floods and bushfires a harsh reality of life. These two extreme weather events have significant impact on both the natural landscapes and communities that are exposed to them. In this book, students will investigate occurrences of bushfire and flood in Austra...

In this book, students explore the influence of particular environments and the resulting industries in these areas. They examine case studies such as the Murray-Darling basin, as well as issues surrounding management and zoning of an area.

Earth is abundant in natural resources, such as water, food, timber and metal. For the continuing success of life on our planet, we must manage these valuable resources in a sustainable way. In this book, students will learn to identify renewable and non-renewable resources, and discover where th...

You can find many different types of environment around the world, from forest and grassland to savannah and desert. Each of these contains a unique combination of climate and vegetation. In this book, students explore the many roles of vegetation, include producing resources, providing habitat a...

Australia has many different types of forests, and each has its own fascinating animals and plants. Forests are the lungs of our planet, and Australia's forests include the descendants of ancient plant and animal life that is found nowhere else on Earth. The forests have been important for the we...

Australia is the second driest continent on Earth, after the Antarctic. The availability of water has defined the spread of human settlement, from the arrival of the first Aboriginal Australians over 50,000 years ago, right up until the present. Water is precious in Australia and it is not a free...