KIDS NON-FICTION
Unseen Worlds: Real-Life Microscopic Creatures Hiding All Around Us | Hélène Rajcak & Damien Laverdunt | $29.99 | Walker Books | Ages 5+ Be amazed by a hidden universe of microscopic monsters, revealed right before your eyes in this large format hardback. Each page unfolds to reveal stunningly detailed illustrations of locations both familiar and strange as you search for the smallest creatures on planet Earth. The beautifully illustrated pages are filled with jelly-like amoebae, predatory centipedes, ravenous mosquitoes and more mites than you could imagine. They live in the murky ocean depths, your kitchen cupboard and even inside your nose! You’ll never see the world the same way again! — Kay
Incredible Jobs You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of | Natalie Labarre | $24.99 | Nosy Crow | Ages 5+ Do you know what you want to do when you grow up? Why not work as a babysitter... for sloths? Or become a masseuse... for cows? Incredible Jobs You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of explores all different types of jobs—those that are literally way underground, and those that are glamorous or mysterious. This book pairs fabulous illustrations with easy to read and engaging information on the most out-there jobs in the world. The approach to these topics involves the reader, making this a great choice for children who love interesting and unusual facts. — Hester
Orchestra | Avalon Nuovo & David Doran | $29.99 | Flying Eye Books | Ages 7+ A fun and exciting musical journey that includes over 100 original drawings and photographs. Children can listen, learn, and enjoy as they are introduced to the most powerful works from the greatest composers throughout history and the things that inspired them to write their masterpieces. Each instrument of the orchestra, from the cello to the timpani, is covered as well as different musical styles from Baroque to Modern. Orchestra also features a poster and access to audio tracks from an exclusive website. This is a beautiful introduction to the magical world of classical music. — Kay
Fauna: Australia’s Most Curious Creatures | Tania McCartney | $24.99 | NewSouth Books | Ages 7+ We live in a country with an extraordinary range of fauna and Tania McCartney has gathered the most curious of these creatures here in this exciting and informative book. Snappy mini-blocks of information reveal the animals’ quirkiest of features, from breeding, feeding and habitat to the stand-out, unique characteristics which make that animal so special. This fabulous illustrated book really has it all—smarts, style and charisma—so prepare to be delighted while learning a bunch of facts about our crafty Australian fauna. — Dean
“THIS...REALLY HAS IT ALL—SMARTS, STYLE AND CHARISMA...”
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