Science and technology Books

*Longlisted for the CBCA 2020 Eve Pownall Award for Information Books**Shortlisted for the 2020 Environment Award for Children's Literature: Non-fiction*Age range 5 to 12Do you know what a tree hollow is?To you and me, a tree hollow is just a...

Age range 7 to 12Did you ever wonder why some insects can walk on water? Or how the Ancient Egyptians made mummies? Are you curious about why a guitar sounds different from a flute? Gather some everyday materials from around your home and find out the...

Two apples plus three oranges. Does that make five orples? NO! It's still two apples and three oranges. Join the adventurous cat and her friends for an interactive counting and adding challenge. But don’t get too mixed up! In this quirky maths...

‘Out in the bay where sailboats glide, little horses drift and hide...' Beneath the waters of a calm bay, seahorses hide from predators, feed on shrimp and raise their young in gardens of sponge, coral, and grass. But when a storm destroys their...

The world of the sandy seabed is brought to life in Meet Mim, the story of one of the natural world’s masters of disguise — the mimic octopus. Sandra Severgnini sets up a delightful guessing game for the reader while showcasing the abilities of this...

THE SECRET SCIENCE SOCIETY IN SPACE is a fun story about diversity and individuality and the joys of science. It follows the adventures of four students who are forced to work together to represent their school to produce a project for a science fair...

Celebrating new ideas that can make a world of difference, Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination is the true story of Jørn Utzon, the architect of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House. Was it a sailboat, a seashell, a swan or an orange peel that inspired Jørn...

Lucky, the orphaned swamp wallaby, has a knack for getting into mischief. While Theresa and Tony care for him, and their mob of other joeys, Lucky gets into lots of places he should not be. Where will they find Lucky next? An amusing tale about the...

Paddy O’Melon is the endearing story of a young rainforest kangaroo. Separated from his mother as a young joey, Paddy is found and raised by an Irish family who live in the rainforest and often help orphaned or injured animals. But while Paddy loves his...

The work of Sir Isaac Newton created the foundations for modern science and furthered our understanding of the universe. He discovered gravity, he invented calculus, and he defined the three Laws of Motion that form the basis of modern physics. He also...

Winner - 2024 KZone/Total Girl Toy Awards - Most Fascinating ReadUncover our planet's most sensational secrets with this mind-boggling atlas of mysteries that's packed with more than 100 strange and unexplained enigmas.What happened to the Bermuda...

All aboard! Keep transport-loving kids on track with this awesome activity book that's packed with more than 80 train-themed word and picture games. The perfect accompaniment for a train trip, long-distance getaway, or a rainy day spent indoors, kids can...

It's time for takeoff! Keep curious kids flying high with this fun activity book that's packed with more than 80 aviation-themed word and picture games. The perfect accompaniment for a flight, long-distance trip, or a rainy day spent indoors, kids can...

Discover 12 gripping retellings of fascinating shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues and oceanic adventure. Bursting with amazing illustrations, historic photography and interactive surprises: this is a...

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...

Suitable for children ages 6-8You have received a crate of rare space objects from around the world, and it’s up to you to place them in the correct rooms! Follow the instructions to create five amazing pop-ups and assemble the objects in a series of...

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...

Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe - you! In the company of our expert mini body guides, this book will get down to a microscopic level to explore all the various...

The latest title in the popular ‘How Things Work’ series will make the ordinary seem extraordinary. Featuring the beautifully detailed illustrations of James Gulliver Hancock, How Everything Works will take a close-up look at the world around us to...

Lonely Planet Kids’ Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book...

Buckle up! This interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers on a hands-on journey all around the world. Discover the stories behind the world’s most iconic vehicles, including the countries where they were invented and the places that they’re...

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...

Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular ‘How Things Work’ series which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work and How Ships Work – books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles.Featuring...

The latest in our How… series takes to the waves to reveal the wonders of ships, boats and ferries and answers the questions of how they do what they do, what they’re used for and how they have changed over time. Featuring fantastic artwork by celebrated...

What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people with this dynamically-illustrated and informative guide,...

This fun and colourful lift-the-flap book gives a unique insight into how cities looked in the past, compared to how they look now. With ancient cities and ruins including Pompeii, Great Zimbabwe and Babylon, discover how history has shaped our planet’s...

Get ready to explore airports inside and out in this jam-packed activity and sticker book! Design your own passport, get through the runway maze, colour in a futuristic airport, unscramble anagrams, fill the skies with aeroplane stickers and much more...

Full steam ahead! From underground trains, luxury safari trains and speedy Japanese Shinkansen trains, explore EVERY different type of train available in this colourful book for very young children (aged 0-2), as well as railway stations, the history of...

The holiday begins at the airport, and in this fun introduction to air travel for very young children, find out all about what happens before and after you take to the skies. Packed full of vivid, eye-catching illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock and...

All aboard! From the fastest to the longest, the oldest to the newest, through tunnels, across bridges and up mountainsides, take a fascinating ride through the world of trains in this brilliant new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In this...

Ancient Wonders - Then & Now introduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made marvel,...

Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport – from a peek inside the cockpit to the...

Set off from London and travel across the globe. Then try to make it back! In Lonely Planet Kids' Around the World in 50 Ways, kids choose their favourite routes and transportation, from tuk-tuks and sleds, to steamboats and hot-air balloons. They'll...

All aboard the dino train! Join Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor on a train ride that teaches fun facts about the adorable alphabetised dinos aboard this 56-inch fold-out train (perfect for playtime or room decor)! Printed on both sides with...

Step 1: Solve the problem Step 2: Find the matching sticker Step 3: Place the sticker…and watch your baby animal pictures come to life!Combining the joy of Paint by Sticker Kids® with the curriculum-based practice of Brain Quest®, Learn by Sticker™ is a...

A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles line of drool-proof, rip-proof, washable books for babies: The beloved song "The Wheels on the Bus" is a favorite to get babies singing along and moving.   They’re called Indestructibles. They...

The ultimate sixth-grade workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject. Updated with a new technology section and fun, new activities. From Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational bestseller.Loved by kids,...

The ultimate fifth-grade workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject. Updated with a new technology section and fun, new activities. From Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational bestseller.Loved by kids,...

The ultimate fourth-grade workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject. Updated with a new technology section, progress map with new stickers, and more! From Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational...

The ultimate third-grade workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject. Updated with a new technology section, progress map with new stickers, and more! From Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational...

The ultimate second-grade workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject. Updated with a new technology section, progress map with new stickers, and more! From Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational...

The ultimate first-grade workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject. Updated with a new technology section, progress map with new stickers, and more! From Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational...

The ultimate kindergarten workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject. Updated with a new technology section, progress map with new stickers, and more! From Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational...

The ultimate kindergarten workbook, with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject. Updated with a new technology section, progress map with new stickers, and more! From Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational...

In Brain Quest Learn to Write: Numbers, children ages 4 and up practice their penmanship while learning to write numbers 0-20. This workbook also introduces them to early numeracy concepts like recognizing, counting, and comparing numbers. Each workbook...

Your kids love Brain Quest®, now it's baby's turn! Imbued with the core value 'It's Fun to Be Smart!®', the My First Brain Quest board book program is Brain Quest at its best: not only making learning fun, but encouraging the kind of interaction between...

Your kids love Brain Quest®, now it's baby's turn! Imbued with the core value 'It's Fun to Be Smart!®', the My First Brain Quest board book program is Brain Quest at its best: not only making learning fun, but encouraging the kind of interaction between...