Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Environment

"What are clouds? How are they made? And why do they seem to move cross the sky? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind clouds and their patterns"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explains genetic theory, what genes are, why DNA plays an important role and what all these insights have to do with a curious monk. An exciting journey through the history of science, present-day genetic research and engineering and right through to the question of identity--because w...

This title encourages readers to learn about world geography and the natural processes that have shaped our world for millions of years. Discover and Learn is a visually stimulating series that explores core areas of learning. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascin...

Have you ever wondered why we have seasons, where the wind comes from or how we predict the weather? Read this book to find out about weather and how our planet changes throughout the year.

Why do crocodiles cry? Why do gorillas beat their chests? Why do ostriches eat stones? Want to know the peculiar answers to some of these 'why' questions about the animal kingdom? Find all of them (and more!) in this wild collection of 200 funny, surprising and fascinating facts about animals. Co...

Hazard hunters Eddie and Junko are exploring some of the most extreme environments on Earth! But don't worry, they have their dangermobile packed with gadgets to tackle everything they come across. Join them and discover the fires of erupting Stromboli, the world's fastest winds on Mt. Washington...

Journey to some of the oceans' busiest coral reefs and discover the remarkable variety of marine life that live there. This journey through the world's coral reefs uncovers the incredible codependencies between fish, marine animals, and the underwater landscape. Across thirteen unique reef locati...

In 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace's travels in the Amazon Basin and Malay Archipelago led him to discover natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. Darwin's Rival traces Wallace's life from his childhood in the Welsh countryside to his rise to prominence among the scientific community, via ...

Extreme weather events, from bushfires to floods, and sudden geological changes, like earthquakes and tsunamis, have an enormous impact on our planet. In this book, students investigate different examples of extreme weather, focusing on examples from around Australia, and how these events affect ...

Swim through tropical seas and dive into the darkest depths of the ocean to discover Earth's diverse and delicate ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious deep-sea trenches, this lyrical picture book takes you on an amazing journey. Immerse yourself in different ocean landscapes, learn ...