Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Animals

Wombats waddle around, snuffling and huffing, looking like furry teddy bears. But don't be fooled, these little marsupials know how to bite and scratch if they need to protect themselves. Related to koalas and prehistoric giants, there's more to a wombat than you might imagine.

"Wombats are elusive, burrowing marsupials. Their teeth never stop growing, they have backwards pouches, and they're the only known animal to have cube-shaped poop. And if you ask their friend Snake, those aren't the only things that are weird about wombats!"-- Provided by publisher.

What do you know about wasps? There are wasps that shimmer in shades of bright blue and green. There are some without wings - and some almost too tiny to see. Some capture spiders, while others nest in fruit or mud. With over 12 000 species found in Australia, "Wonderful Wasps" brings the beauty ...

Some animals are part of a Gangly Gang whilst others belong to the Woolly Wanderers; there are also Legless Legends, Spotted Bottoms and Magic Mimics. These are just a few of the quirky groupings artist Tai Snaith uses to categorise over 270 of her favourite diurnal animals from around the world....

If you venture into the forests or out onto the savannah you will find animals everywhere. But creatures of the wild don't just laze around all day, they are hard at work! Animals are always finding ways to get food and attract others of their species. To do this, they use an amazing array of too...

"Introduction to different types of birds using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index."

"Engaging images accompany information about ankylosaurus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Throughout human history dogs have been by our side, paw prints following our footprints wherever we roamed. In this collection of fascinating facts and amazing real-life stories, discover everything you ever wanted to know about our very best friends. From tracing the evolutionary history of dog...

"Kids will learn about important pollinating insects, their unique traits, and the impact they have in our environment, along with other valuable nature topics, from what pollen is and how it works to why some insects and birds are pollinators while some are not. Also included are easy outdoor DI...