Dinosaur Infosaurus by WOOLEY, KATIE

$15.00 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction

Australian Sea Life (HB) by Matt Chun

$29.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction

In this stunning companion to Australian Birds, Matt Chun takes to the oceans to explore Australia's most fascinating sea creatures, from the great white shark to the tiny soldier crab.  Matt Chun's unique way of rendering our natural world will spark young readers' imaginations and evoke awe in all nature enthusiasts. ...Show more

Women in Art by Rachel Ignotofsky

$29.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Women in Science | Reading Level: 6 Craft/Fashion/Art

A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women in the arts--from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like 19th-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women's representation in museums, and notable works by women. Women in Art celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists. ...Show more

Feathered Dinosaurs

$15.00 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction

Historium (Welcome to the Museum) by Jo Nelson

$29.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Welcome to the Museum

Discover more than 140 exhibits in this virtual museum, open all hoursWelcome to the museum! Here you will find a collection of objects from ancient civilisations. Objects of beauty, objects of functionality, objects of war, objects of life, and objects of death and burial. As you wander from room to ro om, explore the magnificence of what civilisations have left behind over thousands of years of human history. Over 100 full-colour, immaculately detailed pages, featuring great works of art and fascinating everyday objects from across six continents. Objects are beautifully illustrated and paired with text that explains their story and importance. The large, high-quality format makes this the ultimate gift for book lovers. ...Show more

All Aboard! True Train Tales by Pauline Deeves

$24.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction

Jack loves visiting Grandpa in his old train carriage. He loves helping him in the train museum. And he loves hearing his stories about trains and railways. From runaway engines to people-powered carriages, train-robbing bushrangers and lifesaving pointsmen, Grandpa always has a tale to pass the time. B est of all, every one of them is true. Join Jack and his Grandpa as they journey through Australian railway history - and try to save the town's precious train museum. Budding young train enthusiasts will love poring over the historic photos and facts and figures at the end of each chapter, and testing their knowledge in the 'Train Your Brain' quizzes. ...Show more

The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia by Michael Benton

$19.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction

This amazing 160-page volume is the perfect guide to dinosaurs for children aged seven plus. It is packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography. From feathered dinosaurs to marine reptile giants, the latest dinosaur discoveries from around the world are sure to keep children engaged. Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school. Plus, a glossary and index are included along with a list of websites for further learning. ...Show more

Welcome to Country (Youth Edition) An Introduction to our First Peoples for Young Australians by Marcia Langton

$29.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction | Reading Level: 8.5 Kids Non Fiction

Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country schools edition is essential reading for any Australian high school student who wants to learn more about the culture that has thrived here for over 50,000 years. In this schools edition, author Professor Marcia Langton expands on the educational information from the f irst edition. Part One of the original book has been reworked, including topics/chapters on Indigenous prehistory, cultures and languages, kinship, art and performance, storytelling, native title, the Stolen Generations and NAIDOC week. The book also includes a wealth of completely new content: New chapter on Indigenous knowledge, covering everything from bush medicine to astrology. Extended chapter on Indigenous art, including key copyright legal cases. New chapter on looking to the future for Indigenous Australia, including the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Cultural awareness chapter refocused from the original book's travel angle. ...Show more

The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth by Anne-Sophie Baumann; Didier Balicevic (Illustrator)

$39.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Ultimate Book Of Ser. | Reading Level: 5+

The internationally successful Ultimate Book series expands its scope to embrace--very appropriately--the whole world! The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth offers lots of opportunity for hands-on interaction using flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and more! Pull a tab to see how magma erupts from a volcano, turn a pa ge for a giant pop-up of a mountain range, or rotate a wheel to move the blades of a wind turbine! This book explores not only the geology of the Earth--oceans, continents,and the formation of mountains and volcanoes--but also its geography, atmosphere, and weather. A valuable reference book for any child! ...Show more

Our Stories: Australian Writers of Influence by Bernadette Kelly

$10.00 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Our Stories

Our knowledge and ideas about the world are shaped by writers - poets, novelists, playwrights and journalists. The 1800s were a time of turbulence and change in the Australian colonies with droughts, strikes, bushrangers and long periods of mass unemployment. The freethinking writers of the time were of ten called radical but they were the voice for change in this new country - and their influence is still evident today. ...Show more

Australia: Illustrated (2nd Ed) by Tania McCartney

$34.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction

Australia. Big. Beautiful. Diverse. From the First People to washing lines and crocodiles, football and sunshine, koalas and akubras, skyscrapers and beaches that squeak, this 96-page picture book is a glorious tribute to this wide brown land and its rich and varied multicultural communities. Vibrantly illustrated with watercolour, ink and mono-printing, Australia Illustrated not only celebrates the more 'typical' Australian flora, fauna and landmarks, it also showcases the everyday quirks and idiosyncrasies that make Australia unique: the many types of rain, Greek street food, Sydney ferries, cattle breeds, the plants of the Daintree. Even the quokka selfie epidemic is featured Divided into Australia-wide entries as well as state and territory specific elements, readers will learn more about the endemic plants, animals, foods, landmarks, sports and oddities that make the regions around Australia special. Whimsical, humorous, high in detail, and guaranteed to delight both children and adults, this is a portrait of Australia like you've never seen it before. Grab your snorkel. Let's dive in ...Show more

Australian Birds by Matt Chun

$29.99 AUD

Category: Children's Non Fiction

It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats for Australian birds to evolve the way they did. The result is many of the world's most striking and beautiful birds, including some that are stranger than fiction. In Australian Birds, acclaimed artist Matt Chun showcases 16 remarka ble species that have captured the imagination of the world. From the iconic cockatoo, to the endangered Cassowary, Australian Birds has been carefully curated to inform and entrance readers of all ages.   ...Show more