Collection: Nonfiction

From emus to magic puddings, this feast of Australian poems for children is fresh and familiar. Written by grown-ups and kids, with beautiful illustrations, it reveals what is special about growing up in Australia.

This series introduces young readers to various high interest topics from airplanes to space. This title explores the science of volcanoes to kids, including geologic formation, famous volcanoes, predicting eruptions & more.

Scotland's history has been badly served over the years. Defined by its relationship to England, her popular history is full of near-mythical figures & tragic events, a past littered with defeat & thwarted ambition. Some of the myths are exploded.

This is a compilation of memory aids guaranteed to simplify confusing facts. Something for everyone, the book covers a number of different subjects - history to mathematics, mythology to physics, music to the human body and many more

20 questions and answers about turtles that will convince you that they are terrific! You'll know the difference between a turtle and a tortoise, and you'll know why they have shells.- You'll know what sea turtles drink and how very far they travel.

This book explains how granite, lava, basalt, silica, quartz and feldspar are formed after hot, molten rock cools. Readers will learn about volcanoes and tectonic plates, the minerals that make up igneous rocks, and the crystallization of rock material

Lambton guides the reader on a tour of Queen Mary's doll house, from below stairs to the high-society setting of saloon and dining room, from the children's toys and games in the nursery to the miniature accoutrements of dressing-table and bathroom.

The book covers the status of Australia.s water resources and their future prospects, the many values we hold for water, and the potential for using water more effectively to meet the growing demands of cities, farmers, industries, and the environment

Philosopher Julian Baggini and his psychotherapist partner Antonia Macaro offer intriguing answers to life's questions. Can infidelity be good for you? What does it mean to stay true to yourself? Must we fulfil our potential?