Collection: Nonfiction

In 1985, biologist Stacey first met a four-day-old barn owl - a fateful encounter that would turn into a 19-year saga. With nerve damage in one wing, the owlet's ability to fly was forever compromised, and he had no hope of surviving on his own

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations explain how tornadoes form, how they are measured, and how to stay safe during one

This book explains what stem cells are, where they come from, and what doctors and scientists hope to be able to do with them. If they're so useful, why is there so much controversy over their use? Are there any viable alternatives?

William Charles Wentworth led a life of firsts. A man of rat cunning, great intelligence and sharp wit, he wrote the first book by an Australian to be published, was joint editor and proprietor of the colony's first independent newspaper.....

This book has been written by an expert in the field of educating children about money. It is jam-packed full of excellent tips and advice on how to make your child's life (and your own!) much easier in the future. The book is interactive too...

The book tells the life story of James Cook and looks at the experiences that have inspired him to think in new ways, within their historical and social contexts. Includes primary sources

A one-stop guide to making entertaining and professional-looking home movies.

This book for school students looks at how the creation of paintings, sculpture and engraving have changed over time and how newer mediums from photography to film and even computer games, have changed our perception of how technology can help us express ourselves.

Combining a critical approach with essential background information ? from history and short biographies of the key people in the industry to the different genres, themes and cultural references of anime ? this is the ultimate guide to Japanese animation