Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Biography

As Australia's Chief Scientist, our country has turned to Alan Finkel for advice on everything from the climate, to AI, to the pandemic. But at a time when scientists have never been so important, Alan nearly didn't become one at all. Growing up in Melbourne as the son of immigrants who fled the ...

Alexander has one, wild dream: to rule the world. And with his childhood friends and his beloved horse Bucephalas, he sets out from his home in Ancient Greece to do just that. With historian Dominic Sandbrook as our guide, join Alexander on his incredible journey through the deserts of Egypt and ...

Who was Alexander? Myth or man? God or devil? He claimed to be Zeus' son and even in his own lifetime, wild legends sprang up about him. Above all, Alexander was a hero - brave, wily, handsome and inspiring. This richly illustrated biography skilfully interweaves accounts of Alexander's battle ca...

The Anne Frank Foundation has compiled the questions asked by children and young people over several years. This book answers the questions asked most frequently about Anne Frank, the persecution of Jews and World War II. With about a hundred photographs, as well as the beautiful illustrations cr...

"Explorers - Come on a voyage with us as we meet some of Australia's greatest explorers!"-- back cover.

Along came Coco is a celebration of innovation and style that encourages readers to follow their dreams, no matter what is in fashion.

Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our planet and its people. Fascinating facts about each activist's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about incredible people who through ...

Records smashed... incredible athletic feats... Medals won... the top 40 Olympic athletes of all time are here! In this fun, fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series, learn how these athletic stars became the best in the world. Relive Usain Bolt's astonishing record-breaking runs, lear...