Collection: Nonfiction

Revolutionary leader, Nellie Millergoorra, campaigns for an Aboriginal homeland to preserve Indigenous culture by advocating the prohibition of mining in Arnhem Land using a United Nations declaration to convince a disrespectful government to sign a treaty. Nellie will do whatever it takes to end...

A 9,000-word visual dictionary with everyday, thematic sections that helps children expand their vocabulary. Learning new words is now easier with the Children's Visual Dictionary. Clear, simple illustrations depict words and phrases in a visual context for easy learning. The terms are arranged i...

Travel deep underground and unearth the amazing minerals hidden beneath our feet. Full-colour photographs showcase the science behind minerals in a fascinating way, bringing to life key topics including mineral formation, material properties and evaporation. Discover why minerals come in all diff...

A quirky romp through the stuff of our world, from atoms and elements and light, to water, soil and DNA, to buildings and books and smartphones. With chatty explanatory text, fast facts, and clever, stylish and sometimes funny photos, illustrations, and diagrams, this fantastically browsable book...

What does a Governor-General do? You may have seen images of Australia's Governor-General handing out awards such as the Order of Australia but the Governor-General also has a very important role in the functioning of the government and in making laws for all Australians.

Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. This book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Chinese New Year and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home...

Travel deep underground and unearth the amazing rocks hidden beneath our feet. Full-colour photographs showcase the science behind the rocks that make up our planet Earth in a fun and exciting way, bringing to life key topics including rock formation, the rock cycle, weathering and erosion. Disco...

Australia's Constitution is the unique document that resulted in the formation of modern Australia and continues to shape how the government can operate. Find out what is in the Constitution and what was left out and why.

The systems of government of Australia are based on traditions that are centuries old and on a Constitution that only came into being in 1901. Every day all across Australia governments are making changes that affect the lives of every resident and citizen. Find out how it all works and what role...

Travel deep underground and unearth amazing prehistoric fossils hidden beneath our feet. Full-colour photographs showcase the science behind fossils in a fascinating way, bringing to life key topics including fossil formation, preservation and prehistoric periods. Discover why fossils are so rare...