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Book Cover – Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica

Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica

Into the Ice takes readers on a real adventure to the coldest continent on Earth through a mix of travel tales, artwork, sketches, maps, journal entries and stunning photographs. The creators share their stories of ten-storey-high icebergs, fierce storms and curious wildlife.

Book Cover – Recycling Day

Recycling Day

Recycling Day is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that introduces young readers to the journey of everyday waste and the importance of recycling. Through the curious eyes of Misha, readers follow along on bin day to discover where rubbish goes and who is involved in the recycling process.

Book Cover – The World's First Human Cannonball and Other Incredible Jobs

The World's First Human Cannonball and Other Incredible Jobs

Full of interesting facts, this book is a collection of the world’s most bizarre jobs, from olden times to today, from the downright dangerous to the cushy. Each job is given different levels of detail and facts making it ideal for reluctant readers who prefer to read non-fiction by dipping in and out of a book.

Book Cover – Fear Files: Hide and Seek

Fear Files: Hide and Seek

Adam and Sol set off on a summer camping trip which turns out to be a bizarre and scary adventure … stumbling upon an abandoned ghost town, the friends find themselves in the middle of a terrifying game of hide and seek with unknown rules.

Book Cover – Elements of the Day

Elements of the Day

Take a journey through a child’s typical day and discover fascinating facts about the elements all around us as you go. For instance, did you know that the iron in your cereal makes it magnetic? Or that the burnt bits on your toast are made of carbon, as are diamonds and all your clothes?

Book Cover – Bridges

Bridges

Bridges is a smorgasbord of details, big and small – touching on the history and construction of bridges all over the world and why we build them. This book is a perfect introduction to the complex world of engineering, but also a fantastic resource for any budding architectural enthusiast.

Book Cover – The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life

Visually stunning, this unique non-fiction book reads like an ode to trees and their inhabitants. The illustrations appear almost three-dimensional, drawing readers into the layered world of each tree. The lift-the-flap design adds a playful, interactive element that makes it engaging for all ages.

Book Cover – The Great Pollination Investigation

The Great Pollination Investigation

This non-fiction book is both entertaining and educational. Hocking hasn’t skimped on the science, and she covers everything involved in the pollination process, starting with a simple flower and ending with the food we eat.

Book Cover – The Good Night Airport

The Good Night Airport

As night falls over Motor Isle and the people settle down to sleep, the workers and vehicles at the Good Night Airport are just beginning their long shifts. This vehicle picturebook brings children behind the curtain to learn about all the busy vehicles that work hard throughout the night carrying out important night jobs that keep the airport running smoothly.

Book Cover – Searching for Treasure

Searching for Treasure

This beautifully illustrated picturebook is a perfect summer read, inviting children on a seaside treasure hunt through rock pools, seaweed forests, and sandy shores. The gentle storyline follows the discovery of shells, creatures, and plants that call the beach home.