Physical world Books

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...

Rising above the desert plain, Uluṟu stands, ancient feet planted deep within the dry red earth. For much of the year, Uluṟu bakes in the kuḻi. But on rare days when rain-song beats, waterfalls cascade down the rock, creatures stir ... and Uluṟu...

Let’s learn fun facts about our friend, the moon, together in two languages!Our Moon is a bilingual English and Cantonese book that teaches young readers about the moon – what it is and its relationship with Earth. Did you know that the moon is actually...

Let’s learn fun facts about our friend, the moon, together in two languages!Our Moon is a bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese book that teaches young readers about the moon – what it is and its relationship with Earth. Did you know that the moon is...

Let’s learn fun facts about our friend, the moon, together in two languages!Our Moon is a bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese book that teaches young readers about the moon – what it is and its relationship with Earth. Did you know that the moon is...

Discover the amazing story of our home planet – as told by Earth itself – by award-winning duo Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.Welcome to Earth – the planet we call home. From its very earliest beginnings 4.5 billion years ago to the birth of life, rise...

Learn with your toddler all about our amazing planet, Earth, and the things we can do to make it more healthy, sustainable, and even more beautiful.An engaging collection of illustrations teaching children all about the amazing planet we live on and the...

With fantastic bursts of color and lyricism, Grant Snider explores the extraordinary within the ordinary in this ode to seemingly boring days and the wonders that emerge for anyone open to seeing them. The sky is gloomy and the world feels like it’s...

Watch the weather change before your eyes in this brilliant flip-flap book!   Little hands will love turning the split pages to transform each scene and journey through the world of weather. Each scene features stunning artwork, accessible...

Ask Aunty: Seasons is a delightful and educational picture book for children aged 5 to 10 years that introduces First Nations seasonal calendars.   Have you ever been excited for the first day of summer, only to be disappointed when it...

DO IT YOURSELF! START TODAY!From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to:Crush a piece of...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 WILDERNESS 'KARAJIA AWARDS FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE' SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 WILDERNESS 'ENVIRONMENT AWARDS'Looking After Country with Fire is a picture book for 5- to 10-year-olds that demonstrates respect for Indigenous...

Ready for a global adventure? I Heart the World is your ticket to the breathtaking flora, fauna, people, sights and eye-popping wonders of our land, sea and sky. Pack your passport and a sense of wonder as you explore our amazing world through the pages...

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...

An imaginative story of amazing food weather that inspired the hit movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a favorite of grown-ups and children everywhere.The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town—except for its weather...

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

24 Major Biology Topics You Should KnowExplore the wonders of biology inside and outside of the classroom with The Amoeba Sisters' Cartoon Guide to Biology. #1 Best Seller in Ecology for Teens & Young Adults, Teen & Young Adult Experiments &...

MinuteEarth 2.53M subscribersAverage video views: 200k.MinuteEarth is a series of short illustrated stories about science and our awesome planet!

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...

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...

Color and Learn About Rocks, Minerals, and Rock Collecting!The great outdoors is filled with treasures to discover. Rocks, minerals, and even fossils are out there to find and enjoy. The Rocks & Minerals Activity Book by Jonah S. Jacobson and Shane...

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...

Age range 3 to 6Lottie wants to take a bird count to see how many types of birds visit her garden. She finds sparrows nesting in the ivy, but the neighbour's cat is on the prowl and is trying to reach the little fledglings. Lottie has to save...

Age range 3 to 6Hey, water! I know you! You're all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always look the same, it doesn't always feel the same, and it...