Accidents, disasters or emergencies Books

Discover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters. On 10 April 1912, RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on her maiden...

In a tender tale of community and resiliency, two brothers who become refugees find hope in their bond with each other and through their connections with the people they encounter.“We were not alone,” is the refrain of this moving picture book that...

The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours into her bedroom in a residential centre for kids with...

A frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this BREATHTAKING fantasy trilogy.  Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . .“The Ice Apprentices is an extraordinary fantasy...

Age range 3 to 6From award-winning Nordic author and illustrator Linda Bondestam comes a new kind of climate change story, narrated by an adorable axolotl who is - possibly - the last of its kind.In a forest of seaweed there was ME, a rare and beautiful...

Age range 4+'Grandpa, tell me the story again of when we went to sea. That's a BIG story, One-Button.How does it begin? It begins with the uprooting . . .'And so Grandpa tells the story of how he and One-Button and their whole community...

"A nuanced portrayal of fire as a force to be respected."-Publishers WeeklyLife as we know it evolved with fire; there is no us without it.With lyrical text grounded in the latest research, this picture book shares the primal connection between all...

Age range 5 to 8Two wombats, two wallabies, a koala, and a tiger snake humorously squeeze into one burrow-and reveal important truths about environmental disasters and the importance of welcoming refugees.When afire sweeps through the Australian bush,...