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Young Reed Books

By Reed New Holland aimed at younger readers.

All About Ants

All About Ants

By Densey Clyne

Right under our feet ants are busy building amazing social networks and working together to keep their community - and our planet - healthy.

Densey Clyne, author of The Secret Life of Caterpillars, draws on her in-depth knowledge and unique photographic collection to reveal All About Ants. How do they adapt to their environment and what amazing architectural creations do they build?

All About Ants includes a full glossary, index of scientific names and an index to the book.

Hard cover. 48 pages. approx. 186mm X 120mm. ISBN 9781921073601 (2009). RRP $19.95

The Secret Life of Caterpillars by Densey Clyne (Young Reed)

The Secret Life of Caterpillars

By Densey Clyne

What is a caterpillar? It is the young stage of a moth or butterfly. A caterpillar is so different from its parents, it's hard to think of it as the same insect!

Each caterpillar carries inside it the blueprint of a soft-winged moth or a flighty butterfly -- nature's stunning creations. Caterpillars also play a major role in keeping our planet healthy.

What do these fascinating insects eat? What eats them? How do they hide from predators? How do they turn themselves into the flying creatures of our gardens? 

Hard cover. 48 pages. approx. 186mm X 120mm. ISBN 9781921073618 (2009). RRP $19.95

 

Encyclopaedia of World Animals

By Ian Rohr

The Encyclopaedia Of World Animals is an A to Z of Fun and informative fact about the world's wildlife. Designed especially for young readers, it combines up close images with informative, easy-to-read text and facts about our planet's wildlife.

Kids will love the gorgeous photographs of the worlds lovable and not-so-cuddly animals and delight in finding out about where animals live, what they eat and how they behave.

With a list of engaging activities to help young readers expand and consolidate their knowledge, this comprehensive collection will provide hours of educational and entertaining reading.

Hard cover. 128 pages. approx. 186mm X 120mm. ISBN 9781921073519(2008). RRP $34.95

Encyclopaedia of Australian Animals

By Ian Rohr

The Encyclopaedia Of Australian Animals combines over 250 gorgeous photographs with informative easy to read text and fun facts about Australia's unusual animals; where they live and what they do.

With a list of engaging activities to help young readers expand and consolidate their knowledge, this comprehensive collection will provide hours of educational and entertaining reading.

Hard cover. 128 pages. approx. 186mm X 120mm. ISBN 9781921073519(2008). RRP $34.95

Snakes, Lizards, Crocs and Turtles of Australia

By Steve Wilson

Aimed at younger readers, this informative and colourful book introduces all of Australia's different types of lizards, snakes, turtles and crocodiles. It includes:

 

- full colour pictures showing the animals in their native habitats

- a full-colour map showing the different habitats

- text full of interesting facts about their lifestyle and behaviour

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index of both scientific and common names

 

ISBN 9781921073012. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2006) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Snappers, Stingers & Stabbers of Australia

By Ian Rohr

Australian can be a wild place. Armed with teeth and tentacles, speed and stealth, Australian wildlife have some impressive means of defending themselves or catching their dinner.

Snappers, Stingers & Stabbers of Australia covers a wide range of creatures that can bite, sting or stab you; from bees, ants and spiders to snakes, sharks and crocodiles. It includes:

- full-colour photographs of the creatures

- text full of interesting facts about their lifestyle and behaviour

- activities to best suit your knowledge

- a glossary that explains new words

 

ISBN 9781921073020. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2006) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Spiders, Snails and other Minibeasts of Australia

By Paul Zborowski

There are more kinds of minibeasts - such as insects, spiders, snails, crabs, worms and flies - on the planet than there are large animals. This book looks at all the different types of minibeasts and includes:

 

- full colour photographs showing the minibeasts in their native habitats

- fun text full of interesting facts about their lifestyle and behaviour

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index of both scientific and common names

- a list of other books and websites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073038. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2007) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

All About Weather

By Richard Whitaker

What are clouds? Where do rain and wind come from? What causes thunder and lightning? What is the difference between weather and climate, and what's causing the world's climate to change? How can we get energy from the weather? The answers to all these questions and more is in this book. It also includes:

 

- full colour photographs, maps and illustrations

- fun text full of interesting facts

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index

- a list of other books and websites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073052. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2007) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Frogs and Tadpoles of Australia

By Marion Anstis

This book is all about Australian frogs, where they live, how they breath, how they catch their food, how they mate and how they develop from eggs to tadpoles and finally into baby frogs. It includes:

 

- full colour photographs showing frogs and tadpoles in their native habitats

- a full-colour map showing the different habitats

- fun text full of interesting facts about their lifestyle and behaviour

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index of both scientific and common names

- a list of other books and websites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073076. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2007) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Wallabies, Wombats and other Mammals of Australia

By Lee K Curtis

This book shows all the different types of mammals in their varied natural habitats including kangaroos, wallabies, bats, dolphins echidnas, platypuses, rats & mice, possums, ferals and many other animals. It also includes:

 

- full colour pictures showing the animals in their native habitats

- a full-colour map showing the different habitats

- fun text full of interesting facts about their lifestyle and behaviour

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index of both scientific and common names

- a list of other books and web sites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073045. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2007) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Birds of Australia

By Ian Rohr

From small birds like wrens and robins to large ones like the Emu and Australian pelican, this book covers a wide variety of Australian birds for the junior reader. It also includes:

 

- full colour pictures showing the animals in their native habitats

- a full-colour map showing the different habitats

- text full of interesting facts about their lifestyle and behaviour

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index of both scientific and common names

- a list of web sites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073373. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2008) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Dinosaurs and Other Ancient Giants of Australia

By Jenny Jones

Did you know that Australia was once home to many gigantic animals, not just dinosaurs? There were giant kangaroos and wombats, and possibly even huge flightless birds. Scientists have found their fossil remains within Australia's ancient rocks. You can discover more about them in this book which includes:

 

- full colour pictures that bring the animals to life

- a full-colour map showing Australia's most important fossil sites

- lots of interesting information about Australia's prehistoric animals

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index

- a list of other books and web sites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073090. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2008) laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Space, Stars and Planets

By Steve Massey

Is the Sun a planet or a star? How long is a day on Venus? Can a planet be made of gas? How big is the Milky Way? This book answers these questions and more. It includes::

 

- full colour photographs

- diagrams explaining patterns and structures in the universe.

- text full of interesting facts.

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index

- a list of other books and web sites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073069. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2007) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

A to Z of Australian Animals

A very Young Reed

What Australian animal begins with B? What about P?. The A to Z of Australian Animals has animals for every letter of the alphabet. Aimed at very young readers (0-4 years), this beautiful full-colour book will introduce them to Australia's varied wildlife.

 

ISBN 9781921073335. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2007) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Antarctica

By Roger Kirkwood

This book introduces the young reader to Antarctica's penguins, seals, birds, fish and whales, and provides a glimpse of what life is like on the frozen continent for humans. It includes::

 

- full colour photographs

- a map of Antarctica

- text full of interesting facts.

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index

- a list of other books and web sites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073366. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2008) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Environment Saving Our Planet

By Jessica Perini

This book tells you how to make the planet right again -- from using 'green' energy to reducing rubbish and giving planet-friendly gifts. It includes::

 

- full colour photographs

- text full of interesting facts.

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index

- a list of other books and web sites where you can find out more

 

ISBN 9781921073502. 48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2008) Laminated Hard Cover. RRP $19.95.

Whose Idea Was That?

By David Ellyard

Imagine what life would be like without the internet, football and washing machines. These are just a few of the inventions that changed our lives tells you all about how and when many of the things you take for granted were invented. it includes:

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Text full of interesting and fun information

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Activities to test your knowledge

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A glossary to explain new words

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A list of books and websites where you can find out more

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An index.

Laminated hard cover. 48 pages. 1st Edition (2008). approx. 325mm X 245mm.ISBN 9781921073342 RRP 19.95

Under The Sea

By Becca Saunders

There are more than just fish under the sea! There are starfish, sea urchins, jellyfish, corals and octopuses, to name just a few. This book introduces you to these creatures and many more. It includes:

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Text full of interesting and fun information

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Activities to test your knowledge

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A glossary to explain new words

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A list of books and websites where you can find out more

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An index.

Hard laminated cover 48 pages. 1st Edition (2008). approx. 325mm X 245mm.ISBN 9781921073380 RRP 19.95

Life Beyond Earth by Morris Jones (Young Reed) 

Life Beyond Earth

 

By Morris Jones


Everyday we are searching for signals from deep space, spacecraft are peering down on oceans, distant worlds and probing Mars for deep underground caverns. Take-off on a journey in search of life beyond Earth and join the adventure with the latest information on space exploration:

* fascinating real-life photographs of space
* activities to test your knowledge
* places where you can find more information
* a glossary of new words to learn

This full-colour book offers a chance to explore beyond earth from the safety of your own home. Find out how close humans are to finding life beyond Earth, what it would mean for life on Earth, and what discoveries have been made already.


Hard laminated cover 48 pages. 1st Edition (2009). approx. 286mm X 220mm.ISBN 9781921073625 RRP 19.95

Out of This World by Morris Jones (Young Reed) 

Out of this World

 

By Morris Jones


In Out of This World you’ll discover everything you need to know about space travel; it’s rocket science made easy.
Find out what astronauts wear and how they live in space, and learn about planet exploration, moon landings, space stations and future missions including holidays in space.

Fascinating full-colour photographs
Easy-to-understand text
Up-to-date information by an expert author
Activities to test your knowledge
A glossary to explain new words

Hard laminated cover 48 pages. 1st Edition (2009). approx. 325mm X 245mm.ISBN 9781921073397 RRP 19.95

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