Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

"Discusses various organisms throughout the world that consume blood as a part of their diets"--

The blue-ringed octopus looks tiny and harmless but beware. Its poison is deadly. The bright blue circles that appear on its body when it feels threatened are a warning sign to any living thing nearby. Get any closer and it will bite.

The blue-tongue lizard is often mistaken for a snake. When it sticks out its bright blue tongue the effect is even more frightening. But all this is just a bluff. The blue-tongue lizard has a quiet nature and is a favourite pet for people who like lizards. Another surprising fact about this lizar...

Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet! Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found.

A Book About Whales teaches young readers everything they need to know about the largest mammals on earth: how they have evolved over millions of years, what and how they eat, their migration patterns, and more! Andrea Antinori's whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater worl...

Discover real-life stories of animals who have achieved the most heroic or astounding feats, and tons of fascinating animal facts - from dogs, cats and rabbits to birds, whales and insects. A fascinating combination of true-life tales of heroic animals and information on incredible topics such as...

Australia is a large country with a wide range of climates and habitats. Our island continent is home to lizards, snakes, turtles and crocodiles that are famous the world over. Welcome to the fascinating world of Australian reptiles.

"Australia is home to some unusual, beautiful and unique birds. These amazing animals come in a wide range of shapes, colours and sizes. Welcome to the wonderful world of Australian birds."

Australia is home to some of the most beautiful and unusual animals in the world.

Enter the kingdom of bugs and their close relatives for a magical journey through the forest floor, down into the deepest caves, and even across the open ocean. Insects, arachnids, worms, and molluscs are crawling across the pages of this colourful bug book, which combines gorgeous illustrations ...