Non-Fiction Books
Thrills and Spills
Where can you find thrilling rides, entertainment, food, souvenirs, and maybe even exotic animals? At a theme park! Whether racing down the fastest water slide with your friends or panning for gold, theme parks provide hours of fun. Theme parks are also great places for putting your maths skills to the test. Thrills and Spills takes a look at the mathematics of theme parks and explores some interesting aspects of their design and function.
Series: Action Numeracy and Literacy
Audience: 8-12 years
Format: Book
Publisher: ACER Press, 2007.
The Future of Forests
Over one quarter of all the world’s land surface is covered by forests. Forests are found in all parts of the world, except in very dry or cold areas. But every year, millions of hectares of the world’s forests are lost due to natural and human causes. The Future of Forests looks at the natural features of forests and explores how they are changed and used over time.
Series: Action Numeracy and Literacy
Audience: 8-12 years
Format: Book
Publisher: ACER Press, 2007.
Plants
Plants grow on land and in water. There are many uses for plants. People make clothes, homes and paper from plants.
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 14
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
Rainforests
There are two different kinds of rainforests. One is a tropical rainforest, such as the Amazon jungle in South America. The other is a temperate rainforest, such as the rainforests in Tasmania. Both kinds are important.
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 21
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
The Great Plague of London
A terrible disease hit London in 1665, and caused the deaths of around 100,000 people. It was called the Great Plague of London, and only a huge fire could stop it.
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 18
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
Bushfire Ready
Bushfires are common in Australia. People who live in the bush should make a plan to help them decide when to stay and when to leave their homes. They should be ready before the bushfire season starts.
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 20
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
Let’s Grow Some Beans
Plants need certain things to grow. But how can we find out what those things are?
Find out in this book!
Series: Talk About Books, Level G
Audience: Lower Primary
Format: Book
Publisher: MONDO Publishing, 2018.
