Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Environment

Walk with us through one of the Top End's magnificent monsoon forests, in Kakadu National Park, learning about the plants, animals and Kundjeyhmi culture along the way. When we go walking, we never know how long we will be, what we will hear and what we will see. We pack our bags with food and wa...

It's yekke, early dry season. Kundenge karrire kunwarddehwardde. Let's walk the rock country. Wardi karribolknan, let's see what we can see in Gagudju, Kakadu. Ben Tyler and Diane Lucas share stories, knowledge and their love of the land on a walk through one of Australia's most ancient and beaut...

This beautifully illustrated children's book takes a close look at the lifecycle of water, including how it supports all life forms, how humans harness its power, and why we need to conserve it. Water is essential for life. In fact, about 60 percent of an adult human is made up of water! We drink...

"Bold illustrations, accessible text, and clear action points tell the story of freshwater around the world and urge us to defend a vital resource while we still can"-- Provided by publisher.

A ground-breaking global introduction to water that includes sharing and protecting freshwater worldwide. Discover the history of water, how the water cycle works, learn about the different kinds of water and about the amazing variety of wildlife that freshwater is home to. Then find out what hap...

Indigenous people and people of colour are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet often aren't heard in global conversations. In this book, British-Bangladeshi environmentalist and race activist 'Birdgirl' Mya-Rose Craig speaks to campaigners from around the world about what needs to ...

Nature-loving and crafty 3-5 year olds will love finding out all about weather in this charming crafty science book. From sun and snow, to thunder and lightning, children will find out what goes on up in the sky, and why. They'll discover simple answers to difficult questions - What makes a rainb...

Packed with amazing facts, photos and illustrations, this book will take you on an incredible journey through the world of weather and climate - from hurricanes to heatwaves, deserts to rainforests, and snowstorms to sunny spells. You'll discover the causes of different types of weather and clima...

Children can learn about the extraordinary strength of hurricanes and tornados, why rain and snow falls, how people and animals can withstand extreme climates, how droughts happen and the impact of climate change.

This book takes readers on a whirlwind tour of our planet's weather and climate. 30 key topics explore and explain the how and why of our global weather and its effects, from atmospheric influences, the seasons, and climate zones to extreme events, forecasting, and global warming. Each topic is p...