Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

Questions and Answers Animals is a large format paperback question-and-answer book, ideal for younger readers who are mad about animals. Children will love finding out the answers to interesting aspects of animal life in a fun and concise way. Covering three core subject areas of Big Cats, Monkey...

The quokka was once little known by most Australians but it has become famous in the past decade. Its lack of fear cute face and endless charm are balanced by a feisty personality and a determination to get its own way.

Did you know all dogs have a different nose print? Have you wondered how many breeds of dogs there are? Young readers will learn about dog's senses, behaviour, life cycle, and more in this fact-filled book.

Did you know that horses can sleep standing up? Or that horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal? Find out all about horses senses, life cycle, behaviour and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at these loyal, majestic companions that have been livi...

Find out the fascinating stories of ten real-life dragons, the myths and legends surrounding them, their discoveries and how they survive today.

Real Life Monsters looks at the most bizarre and terrifying animals on our planet. Each one has a reason for its behaviour or looks - whether a hideous appearance to frighten away predators or a dynamic body to catch prey.

"Discusses parasites and parasitoid organisms that use mind control on their hosts"--

Beetles come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours...but why? Some beetles use colours to camouflage themselves from predators or prey, others use colours and patterns for attracting mates or luring prey and some beetles are built for fighting, with pincers and spikes. Discover some of the wo...

Discover secrets, stories, and facts about the world's most at-risk animals! Packed with over 60 real-life courageous creatures, from Diego, the age defying tortoise, to Koko, the beloved gorilla that learned to communicate using sign language -- these amazing animals are the stars of their own s...