Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

Australia is home to many of the world's most striking and fascinating animals, from the iconic cockatoo to the elusive platypus, from the great white shark to the tiny feathertail glider. Australian Animals gathers together acclaimed artist Matt Chun's Australian Birds, Australia Sea Life and Au...

This is a common pigeon. Common because it's almost identical to every other pigeon. You'll sometimes see a white one. That's because it's just had a bath. I made that last bit up. If you would like to learn more VERY REAL facts like this about some of Australia's most common backyard birds, this...

Myke Mollard's signature illustrations and engaging text, delivered with a cinematic punch, bring kids up close and personal with over 150 of the most beautiful and characterful birds that are commonly seen around our gardens. Readers will understand these creatures better and learn how to help p...

A somewhat factual introduction to the hoppy, crawly, wriggly, buzzy, fluttery critters that call your backyard home. Butterflies are like moths - just fancier. They fly around during the daytime to show off their pretty, colourful wings. This is probably why moths prefer to only come out at nigh...

It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats for Australian birds to evolve the way they did. The result is many of the world's most striking and beautiful birds, including some that are stranger than fiction. In Australian Birds, acclaimed artist Matt Chun showcases 16 ...

"This unique book captures the range and diversity of the wondrous Australian wildlife from prehistory. The book includes over 70 animals that lived in Australia at various times during the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras (i.e from 250 million years ago), from sea creatures to amphibians, dinosaurs, r...

With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library, fun facts about native Australian wildlife and information on the variety of different family groups, this book is a great way to introduce the social structure of Australia's unique animals. From huge flocks of galahs a...

Discover the many different places where animals live. From the desert to the bush, the ocean to the forest, animals of all types have found homes in all kinds of spaces.

With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the bird life of Australia. From the birds we can find in our backyard and those that form huge flocks in the sky, to birds that live near the sea and even so...

Some mothers lay eggs and some give birth to live young. Some animals are ready to leave the nest straight away and others stay with the family while they grow. Come and discover some different life cycles!