Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Countries

"Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land - experie...

All About the Philippines takes you on an incredible journey across the colourful island nation of the Philippines with Mary, Jaime and Ari--three Filipino cousins who look totally different and yet are the best of friends. You'll visit their homes, their schools, their families, their favourite ...

Join two children as they journey through the history of Southeast Asia - the fascinating lands linked to each other and Australia by the seas and monsoon winds. Share with them the discovery of a world filled with traders, adventurers and conquerors, the struggles for independence they witness, ...

The world is full of ancient wonders -- and so is this book! It introduces you to the planet's greatest cultures and civilisations, including Babylon, Egypt, China, Rome and more. Detailed maps show you where these cultures evolved, while dazzling images, mind-blowing facts, and stories of histor...

How would it feel to hold the record as Australia's greatest goal scorer? Find out what it takes to get so good - the training, the big breaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to find your own passion and BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE! Every Amazing Sporting Hero has a story. Featuring eas...

Beginning with a tiny trickle high in the mountains, smaller streams join until they form the world's largest river. Crossing a continent, it winds through lush rainforests until it meets the ocean. From piranhas to the giant anaconda, this mighty waterway is home to the world's most incredible e...

Let's go Globetrotters! We're travelling to Antarctica the world's highest driest windiest coldest and iciest continent. Find out what life is like on Antarctica. Discover how its part-time residents live work and play. Learn about how this precious continent is helping scientists all over the wo...

The snow ice and blizzards make Antarctica a lethal place for people who do not have the proper clothing shelter and survival equipment. Despite these weather conditions Antarctica has a thriving wildlife population visiting and living on its continental edges. Find out about the wild animals and...