Form/Genre: Pictorial works

Young children will love to join their favourite Disney characters as they explore the world all around us in this fun, illustratred encyclopedia. Come and joing Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh or other Disney characters and find out interesting facts from how dinosaurs lived before they became ext...

Do you share your garden with a car? Worried that your neighbour's trees are blocking your light? Is your garden too big? Too small? An awkward shape? Or maybe you just don't know where to begin...Whether you are grappling with a particular dilemma or just need some inspiration, this guide leads ...

This title for young children takes a look at the human body inside and out. Using a hands-on approach, this book is all about asking questions and getting answers. How many teeth do you have? What happens to the food you eat? How do you wee? A little girl character called Koko asks questions to ...

From the top of the head to the tip of the toes young children will enjoy finding out all about the workings of the human body in this amazing factual fun filled book which explores human body parts, how they work, and how to keep healthy and happy. It includes fun projects and activities, from c...

This series for school students explores the culture and delicious recipes from different countries around the world. In this title you can experience the flavour of Japan by making the delicious recipes in this book. As well as making traditional dishes such as Shrimp tempura, Vegetarian sushi, ...

This picture book style title for school students looks at the topic of leukaemia. It provides a first-person testimony of Naomi, a 10-year-old girl living with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Naomi bravely explains what it was like to find out she had cancer, what happened when she lost all her h...

Contains historical information about Narellan and it's historical buildings.

"Rare photography and stunning artworks illustrate the history of NASA's Space Shuttle program from 1981 to 2011, providing an unprecedented look at the missions, equipment, and astronauts"--

The output of the 2 largest photographic studios in Australia in the late 19th century were bought & placed in storage. It became known as the Tyrell Collection. It is now stored at the Powerhouse Museum & has been made available to Australian Geographic

A sense of awe swept through London when the first ships returned from Sydney with their cargo of exotic animals, birds, and plants, and striking watercolour illustrations. These watercolour illustrations reveal much about the early years of the colony.

This book on Australian bats, focuses on their natural history. It describes the bioregions, describe what bats do in them and the ecosystem services that they provide. The book features a description of the 80.90 species in Australia; bat myths...

The natural heritage of the unique bioregion that encompasses Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea stretches back more than 80 million years to the break-up of the great southern continent of Gondwana. The South Australian Museum and Australian Geographic focus on enhancing awareness...

Covering the pre-war period, the key years of 1939-1945 and the aftermath of the conflict. Fascinating facts, key campaign maps, profiles of military and political leaders and features on some of the most important weapons used by all sides.

This series written for young school children explores some of the busiest and most vibrant cities around the world. This title focuses on New York, and kids will learn about the iconic landmarks of the city, the geography, how people live, what they eat, and much more.

This book is a pictorial history of the American city of New York, it examines the hot spots and sights, the architectural wonders, magnificent outdoor spaces, and cultural institutions that make the five boroughs of New York unique.

Walk the bustling streets of Manhattan and imagine the lush and solitary land that greeted New York's first settlers. Visit Ellis Island and envision the gateway to the New World teeming with immigrants. Vacation on Lake Champlain alongside the ghosts of voyageurs. New York is a state as rich in ...

This series for school students explores the landscapes, culture and people of some of Australia's closest neighbours. The books provide current information, maps, statistics, fun facts, timelines plus accompanying photographs all designed to support Australian Curriculum requirements. This title...

This local history booklet tells the story of 17 nurses from the Penrith district who served overseas with the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on hospital ships and with the Australian Imperial Force in Egypt, England, the Western Front, India and Sal...

Collects Norman Rockwell's most inspirational paintings, portraying along the way the family, friends, and townspeople who intimately knew Rockwell and influenced his work.