Science and technology Books

This little write-in activity book is full of trucks to learn how to doodle, with space to copy them and colour them in.

Handy spotters' guide to butterflies, with colourful illustrations and stickers. With this beautifully illustrated little guide, children can identify all kinds of butterflies when they're out and about. There's a spotting chart and stickers at the...

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up that is ahead of its time – 1,001 years ahead, to be precise… The year is 3020.Pip@256X#YY.3_7 is lonely and bored: she...

Grab your gaming gear and laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.A new video game has thrown Redhill Middle School into chaos. Will Max get the screen time he...

Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this book is perfect for little fans of big trucks!When Hank, a six-year-old boy with a big imagination, meets his best pal, a giant honking, snorting Trash Truck, things will...

Dive into the amazing world of biology with this beautiful book full of places to explore and flaps to lift. Look at the whole tree of life from microscopic bacteria and scuttling bugs to swaying forests and ocean creatures, as well as the cells and...

Explore the microscopic world of bacteria, viruses and other microbes with this fascinating lift-the-flap book. Discover how germs spread, how the immune system works, the amazing vaccines and antibiotics humans have created, and much more. With Usborne...

From under the water to high on the cliffs, there are hundreds of fascinating things to discover along the seashore. Visit a sandy beach, dive into rock pools and explore the fascinating seashore in this delightful sticker book. Use the 240 stickers of...

An engaging flap book for vehicle-mad pre-schoolers Follow a plane on a journey around the world in this little book, and peep inside its cockpit, engine and even its wings to find out how it works. With colourful illustrations, flaps to lift and holes...

Marvel at the mind-boggling world of atoms and molecules – the building blocks of EVERYTHING everywhere (including you). Lift over 90 flaps to learn about atoms, molecules, compounds and electrons, and chemical reactions and explore the Periodic Table...

Follow your food on a journey inside you, from the moment you start to chew. From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Lift the flaps to find out what happens when you eat fat, sugar, carbohydrates and protein, and...

Four Hilarious Novels of Heart, Humour and Wishes Gone Wrong. THE PARENT AGENCY Barry said, a third time, “I wish I had better parents!” And then suddenly the entire room started to shake……there is a world, not far from this one, where parents don’t...

This stylishly illustrated reference book probably contains every type of vehicle you've ever seen – and lots that you haven't. There's everything from rockets, racing cars and planes to tanks, trucks and Roman chariots. Every picture is labelled with...

Little children will love hearing the woods come to life as they press the pages of this enchanting book. Each beautifully illustrated scene has simple text and cut-out shapes to discover, and a sound button to press to hear woodland sounds including an...

Help children master their times tables with this set of 144 flash cards for tables up to 12x12 plus a wipe-clean pen. The cards for one table are all the same colour, with the answers on the front and a space to fill on the back. There are suggestions...

A beautiful hardback gift to treasure. This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson. A collectable classic treasury that every child should...

Celebrating 40 years in print this is a new edition of the classic children's poem by Australia's favourite poet, A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson. Mulga Bill's Bicycle was written by Banjo Paterson in 1896. It was written at a time when cycling was a relatively...

For readers who loved Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time this extraordinary debut will make you laugh and cry.A story that crosses time and generations, for adventure-loving readers young and old. “My dad died twice. Once when...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever with this wonderful, fun picture book edition. Join Kathy Bear, Kenny Bear and their Busytown friends to learn lots of everyday words. Illustrated in Scarry’s signature style, the...

Hop aboard a whistle-stop tour of everything that moves in this very special 50th anniversary edition of the beloved children’s classic CARS AND TRUCKS AND THINGS THAT GO. Welcome to the hilarious world of Richard Scarry. This children’s classic is...

Age range 9 to 14Emma Johnston AO FTSE FRSN is the Dean of Science at the University of New South Wales and President of Science & Technology Australia. She is an authority in marine ecology and a former Pro Vice-Chancellor at UNSW...

Age range 10 to 13Skye Blackburn-Lang is an entomologist and food scientist who has combined her two specialities and high energy entrepreneurial spirit to become a world leader in developing nutritious superfoods for a sustainable future from insects...

Age range 9 to 14Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.Professor Ajay Rane is the Director of Urogynaecology at Townsville University...

Age range 9+Growing up in London, Michelle's interests frequently bumped up against expectations of girls which she pushed through, including her love of playing soccer and chess, and later, her passion for science and technology. Professor Simmons is...

Age range 9 to 14'Life is about making a difference,' Munjed says. 'We all have a mission in life, to leave behind a legacy.' His resilience, determination and view of the world as a glass half full, not half empty,...

Age range 10-13Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's world-leading experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsScientia Professor Sahajwalla, 2022 NSW Australian of the Year, is founder and...

Age range 3 to 6My Aussie Plants and Animals is a great introduction to the alphabet using much loved Australian flora and fauna. Each letter introduces the young readers to a different Australian animal and plant whilst also reinforcing their...

Urchins are eating Speedy's home, so he sets off with his eggs to find a safe place for them to hatch.Speedy the weedy seadragon spends his days posing for divers in his seafloor home until a new current sweeps in invasive urchins! Carrying his eggs on...

Age range 3 to 6A little girl sets off on a quest to find an irresistible gift to help bring the outside in for her homebound brother. Nature's Song is an invitation to discover the wonders of nature in all its mysterious glory...and how nature creates...

When Carly moves from the farm to boarding school in the city, she knows it's going to be tough. But then her magical shawl takes her back to 1891 and into the path of Queensland's first female doctor, Lilian Cooper. Carly learns what it means to be...

Age range 8 to 14How do we measure the universe? How do our bodies repair themselves when we are ill? What species will exist on Earth in a million years' time?Discover the answers to these questions and a lot more in The Great Australian Science Book...

Age range 8 to 12Look up to the stars and observe the wonders of outer space with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible introduction to astronomy. Visit other planets in our solar system, steer a course through the constellations,...

Age range 8 to 12Upgrade your tech knowledge with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible guide to the fascinating field of computing. From the simplest software to electronic brains, and from smartphone apps to social media and video...

Age range 5 to 9You will find me where land meets sea...Saltmarshes are full of energy and life. They protect our coastlines, and provide food and shelter for migratory birds and microscopic plants and animals. Most of all, saltmarshes are places of...

Age range 6 to 9A reindeer treks a continent under unimaginable weather extremes. One tiny bird flies non-stop for nine days, while another flies from the north to south pole (and back!) every year. A whale swims around an entire hemisphere.Animal...

Age range 6 to 9Calf is a newborn humpback whale, venturing into an exciting marine world while being nurtured and cared for by his mother. Join them as they travel along the east coast of Australia, meeting marine creatures. See the challenges Calf and...

Age range: 7 to 10Puzzles and Projects is packed with fun, so grab your pencil and let's go! There are plenty of puzzles, hands-on projects with step-by-step instructions, comics, awesome facts and much more.Discover amazing things about the...

Age range 9 to 12This book stinks ... we think you'll love it!Poo, Spew and Other Gross Things Animals Do! will show you how being gross isn't just hilarious it can be an important survival strategy for animals all over the world.Take a deep breath and...

Age range  9 to 12Bots and Bods explores the differences and the similarities between humans and robots. You'll see the basic features of human bodies and how they are copied in bots. You'll learn how movement happens, how the world is seen and...

Age range 6 to 9High in the Australian Alps, Possum faces the challenges of finding enough food and shelter to survive the harsh alpine winter. She will spend months hibernating under a blanket of snow. Will she last through the year to successfully...

Age range 9 to 12 Prepare to be AmAZed! on this wild ride through Australia's biodiversity from A to Z! Go on an amazing scientific journey through 100 topics inspired by the specimens and stories from CSIRO's National Research Collections Australia...

Age range 6+Are you a curious kid? Then let's get hands-on! The best-selling team behind Hands-On Science present 50 more fun DIY science activities that you can share with your friends and family. With clear step-by-step instructions and engaging...

Age range 10 to 16Get ready to play (and learn!) with your food!Discover how electricity is made, learn about the inner workings of atoms and conduct experiments with making waves, and more. Become a Kitchen Scientist by grasping gases using a home-made...

Age range 10 to 16Get ready to play (and learn!) with your food!Discover the secrets of Pi(e), learn about the hidden numbers in your food, conduct experiments with shapes and patterns, and more. Become a Kitchen Scientist by creating number patterns...

Age range 10 to 16Get ready to play (and learn!) with your food!Discover the truth about yeast, learn how to count calories, conduct experiments with rubbery eggs, and more. Become a Kitchen Scientist by dissecting an onion, decorating a cookie to look...

Age range 5 to 9When Olivia and Hamish see a smoky haze coming from their local park, they're ready to spring into action! But it's not a fire it's a nest of Australian stingless bees that needs their help. Time to give the Bee Detectives a buzz!Join...

Age range 6 to 12Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants?Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible...