Physical world Books

When Murtle the Turtle becomes trapped in plastic, Zelda the magic ladybug and her friends are there to save the day.Follow Poppy and Enviro Joe as they work together with Zelda, the magic ladybug, to protect the environment. When Zelda's glowing wings...

Roly and Mum must find a new home where seagrass still grows abundant, but the journey promises to be perilous.A peaceful bay once brimmed with dugongs, but now it's only Roly and his Mum. Pollution has killed all the food, and everyone else has moved...

When the humans start composting their food waste, Sam and his rat community go hungry. But Sam has learned to read, and he quickly comes up with a plan for them to become self-sufficient and grow their own food. So, they find seeds, plant a garden, and...

TATTY MOUSE is the ULTIMATE RECYCLER. She doesn't like to see anything go to waste and thinks of inventive ways of reusing what others throw away. With her super-cool tool kit and craft box, find out how Tatty Mouse has a cool BIRTHDAY!

Age range 3 to 6The third book of the series is an uplifting story about a girl and the endangered blue whale. When Paula discovers a baby blue whale caught in a fishing net, she realises there is only one thing to do. This magical encounter will forever...

Age range 8 to 12Our oceans are amazing! They are filled with wonderful sea creatures and are essential for a healthy planet. But it's now estimated that there are more pieces of plastic in the ocean than visible stars in the Milky Way. So how can we...

Frankie loves to just sit and watch the clouds. She conducts symphonies in the sky and listens to the melodies that only she can hear. As the seasons pass, Frankie is taken away from her bedroom on the tales she creates. Even when illness means she...

The ultimate introduction to rocks, minerals, and gemstones for kids - and grown-ups too!What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? The Rocks Book has all the answers for curious readers, budding geologists - and...

The ultimate adventure awaits in this guide to the coolest, weirdest, and most exciting super trips on the planet! Where would kids go on holiday if they were in charge? It's time to find out…Discover creepy vampire legends in Transylvania; visit the...

Explore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on cave walls to real time maps on phones. Discover their incredible history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps and even interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome...

Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney Opera House, you'll discover the secrets of these...

Take a hands-on tour of our amazing planet in this interactive world atlas for young kids that explores all 7 continents and 5 oceans that make up the Earth. Packed with vibrant illustrations, 40 lift-the-flaps, and tons of wow-factor facts; readers will...

Get your umbrella, your sun hat and your snowshoes ready for this thrill-packed journey through the world of weather. Find out about different climates and weather patterns; discover the processes that drive them; learn the secrets of forecasting the...

Explore the wide world of fascinating facts with this fully illustrated title. Did you know that around 550 people have been to space, but only around 20 people have been to the bottom of the ocean? Or that the deepest hole ever dug by people is deeper...

A crate has arrived and it's packed with scientific objects from all around the world! Can you assemble them in time for the museum's big opening? Among the spectacular pop-ups to build are a Mars rover, a Watt steam engine, the Wright Flyer, a robotic...

Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids’ best-selling title. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that: ...

Ever wondered what life will be like 100 years from now? Based on the latest in scientific thinking, Future Worlds will tell you just that, covering everything from the forms of transport we will use, the jobs we will do to how and what we will eat...

Come on a round-the-world adventure as we explore 60 amazing places from across the globe! Packed with fascinating facts, this fully illustrated book introduces kids to some of the best places to visit on our planet. Continent by continent, they'll find...

What animals will you encounter in the forest? How do you avoid a bear attack? Where do you find water in the desert? How do you build shelter on an island? This handy guide is packed with tips and tricks to survive in the wilderness, from gathering...

Want to know which nation is ruled by a dentist-turned-dictator? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? Then this is the book for you! The Big World of Fun Facts from Lonely Planet Kids is a bumper book of...

Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young...

A Junior Library Guild SelectionDiscover the tiny, fascinating world of nurse logs in this first book in an illuminating picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature.Once there stood a giant fir tree that...

Discover when, how, where, and why fungi grow in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture book in the vein of When the Sky Glows and Animal Architects.Above ground, below ground, all around, fungi grow. They root and fruit and twist and twine...

Grug and the Rainbow is now available as an exclusive hardback!Make a rainbow that really lasts with Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters.Ted Prior’s bestselling Grug series is beloved by...

Uncover the science behind the beautiful and vast array of natural events that make the sky glow all over the world in this enlightening nonfiction picture book.Sunrises and lightning storms, rainbows and volcanoes, meteors and eclipses—these beautiful,...

Welcome to I Spy Island: the unmissable new series from multi-million copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet‘Sunny, silly and ideal for reading aloud’ Sunday Express   ‘It’s a blast of sunshine in book form’ The ObserverIn the middle of the...

A boy’s small paper boat—and his large imagination—fill the pages of this wordless picture book, a modern-day classic from the creator of Pardon Me! that includes endpaper instructions for building a boat of your own.A little boy takes a boat made of...

Make a rainbow that really lasts with Grug!This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Introduce children to 10 important rocks and minerals to know, through this geology-themed board book.Children are never too young to begin learning about and appreciating nature. That's the idea behind the Nature Baby series of board books, and it's...

Featuring twenty of the world's most 'at risk' animals, this book teaches young naturalists about conservation programs protect the lives of endangered wild animals from hunters, poachers, illness and other threats. Understanding these threats is...

A gorgeously illustrated story of a swallow who goes against the flock, and the wonderful friendship that emerges from her decision. For kids 3-7, The Swallow Who Stayed is a beautiful celebration of the seasons and what happens when we have the courage...

With Little Seed as your guide, come discover the interconnected world of trees, animals, and fungi in this informative, fun-filled illustrated book for kids.Journey into the heart of the forest to explore its enchanting ecosystem, with our fun and...

Kids love to read astonishing, absurd, and amusing facts such as these and then share them with their families and friends.Amazingly pointless, but verified, factoids will gear kids up to master Jeopardy and win at family trivia nights.Chapters will...

Take a wild ride with the carbon atom through a history of Earth's climate, from dinosaurs to wooly mammoths to today's climate crisis.The Everywhere Atom blends science, humour, and cartoon atoms to explain how the carbon cycle affects the climate,...

A little story with cute characters explaining the basics of seasons and the weather in an interactive format accompanied by a search-and-find game.In this engaging story, young readers will learn about the four seasons and the different types of weather...

Age range 3+Nature is all around you. It's the animals, the land, water, air and more. Sometimes natural disasters happen, like drought, flood and volcanic eruptions. How do these disasters occur?How can we prepare for them?Includes questions and an...

Age range 3+Our planet is a big and beautiful place full of wonder. There are many layers to our beautiful world. Let's explore what it's like from outer space down through the sky and deep into the ground. Then we'll travel further down to the bottom of...

Age range 3 to 6Do you want to be a tree? It's easy.Pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Then stand in one place and see what happens! If your parent is as patient as the dad in this story, you might get...

Age range 3 to 7The final title from IN THE GARDEN, a series to introduce very young children to the natural world.I heard a bird. I breathed in listening.I heard my breathing, my heart beating . . .A little girl hears a bird which is frightened away by...

To everyone who can see the world as a big adventure."Planet Earth is a place of extreme temperatures, poisonous creatures, impassable vegetation, mysterious caves, bottomless abysses, and loads more complications . . . If this doesn't make you close...

Age range 0 to 3What's the weather like today? Is it hot or cold outside? Or is it windy or rainy? And what if a storm is coming? With the board book Sunny or Cloudy kids will learn to name various types of weather and observe how it affected a curious...

Age range 5+Bite-sized facts about bodies of water from around the globe, pointing out the animals and plants found in them, as well as the unique features and inner workings of these environments. Go around the world with us and get to know different...

There are not only dwarves in the underground. This hidden kingdom is full of interesting animals, things, and phenomena, as this mix of encyclopedia and fairy tale will show you. Once upon a time there was a Queen who only cared about her looks. She...

Roses were very dangerous for Sleeping Beauty - that everybody knows. But do you know other flower beauties from her garden as well? This combination of encyclopedia and fairy tale will help you! Far, far away after crossing nine mountains and nine...

Age range 6 to 9 Get to know the plants of the forest with Hansel and Gretel on their exciting way to the gingerbread house and back in this mix of encyclopedia and fairy tale! Not far from a deep forest there lived mom, dad and their two children -...

Living for more than five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth. Interweaving lovely, meticulously drawn pictures with a story line that spans 5,000 years, Alexandra Siy invites young naturalists to explore the secrets...

Age range 0 to 3Explore the wonders of baby's big world through Geography From the tallest mountains to the deepest canyons, the world has so many amazing places to explore! Colourful maps are populated with adorable animals, and simple text...

Age range 5+Nicole lives in Millaa Millaa, in tropical Queensland, Australia. Her pen pal, Jack, lives in the United Kingdom and is very interested in the tropical rainforest that surrounds Milaa Milaa. Through their letters we learn about the struggle...