Collection: Junior Non-Fiction History

At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. A colourful and engaging book for young readers showing the history and origins of some of the Australian Defence Force's customs and traditions.

Every year there are special days when we remember all those who have fought in the past to keep Australia free and those who still fight today to keep us safe. On 25 April - Anzac Day - and on 11 November - Remembrance Day - we stop to think about those people and how much they have done for us....

Come on a fascinating journey through time--from the explosive beginnings of our planet through the formation of the Australian landscape, from the deeply entrenched history of our Indigenous people to modern-day Australia. Beginning with the creation of our country's landmass and climate, Austra...

Welcome to the world of crime and punishment! Take a trip through history to find out the grim, gruesome and downright gut-churning methods of punishment societies employed in the past - from being boiled alive in ancient Greece to being split in two in the Middle Ages.

Welcome to Ancient Rome! Travel back in time with us and find out what it was like to live in the Roman Empire - from evil emperors and terrifying troops to gory gladiators and fascinating fashion trends!

Loos, Poos & Number Twos: Find out about the earliest WCs, what loos were like in the pyramids, how the Romans gossiped in public loos and what castle moats were really used for. Discover how Henry VIII cleansed the Royal Bum, what part 'Gong Scourers' played in Tudor times and what sweet-smellin...

Welcome to Ancient Egypt! Take a trip back in time with us and find out what it was like to live in this powerful civilisation - from fear-inducing pharaohs and grotesque gods to extraordinary embalming techniques and amazing architecture!

What happens when the truth gets lost? Where wild animals and people meet, tragedy can strike. But when a tiny baby is stolen by a dingo, people simply cannot accept such a thing. Prejudice and gossip grip the nation, and the tragedy transforms into a fight for the truth. This is a true Australia...