Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Environment

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 ...

"You've been rock hunting in a mine for hours when something sparkly catches your eye. As you clear the dirt from around the crystal, you know your long hunt was worth it. You're holding a shiny blue sapphire! Find out how crystals form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing cr...

'Disgusting and dreadful science' features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding s...