Children's Non-fiction Recent Picks
June 2009
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How weird is it?: a freaky book all about strangeness, by Ben Hillman.
"Fantastic explanations of some of the stranger things of science. Great photos and clear text make this a fun read and/or project resource." (Staff member)
Israel, by Susie Hodge.
"The Changing World series looks at countries in a state of political, economic and social transformation. It examines the benefits of change, as well as the challenges to traditional ways of life in an age of increasing globalization." (Book Cover) Includes up-to-date statistics, charts and case studies. Other titles in this series: Afghanistan, China, India, Iran and Iraq.
10 best Bible stories ever!, by Michael Coleman ; illustrated by Michael Tickner.
"Noah flees the flood! Bloodthirsty battles, Prophet problems, Sam the strongman, David and Goliath battle it out, Jonah has a whale of a time, Playing the symbols, A load of brother for Joseph, Moses stars in the great escape and testing times in the garden of Eden." (Book Cover) "Great child friendly book presents Biblical stories with humour and a twist." (Staff member)
Mohammed's journey: a refugee diary, by Anthony Robinson and Annemarie Young; illustrated by June Allan.
"Mohammed was only six when his father was beaten and taken away by Saddam Hussein's soldiers. He and his mother were very afraid and knew they had to escape from their home in Iraq. Their perilous journey to seek asylum in England took them across mountains and rivers in Iran and Turkey and saw them hiding away in a lorry on a ship." (Book cover)
Planetwatch, by Martyn Bramwell et. al..
"Planetwatch takes a comprehensive look at life on Earth, and shows how to make sure our environment is preserved for generations to come. See how climate change affects the world around us and find out what might happen in the future to the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the land we live on." (Book Cover)
Trampolining, by Paul Mason.
"Discover everything you need to know about trampolining from training to competing. Brilliant step-by-step photography will help you perfect your technique." (Book cover) Other titles in this series new to the library are; Golf, Field athletics and Cycling.
Explaining - Down's Syndrome, by Angela Royston.
"Find out how people with Down's syndrome overcome difficulties and take an active part in today's world. The Explaining series looks at a range of conditions, illnesses and disabilities that affect children and adults all over the world. Case studies illustrate how it feels to have an illness or disability and how children and adults manage their conditions and live full and happy lives." (Book cover) Other titles in this series: Cystic Fibrosis, Blindness, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Epilepsy and Food Allergy.
Outlaw son: the story of Ned Kelly, by Paula Hunt.
"At 12 years old he was in trouble with the police. As a teenager he rescued a boy from drowning. He was a bank robber, a thief and a murderer. But those who knew him described him as a kind man, and a gentleman. There is one thing most people would now agree on. Ned Kelly is the most famous bush ranger in Australia's history. Here is his story." (Book cover)
Woolly mammoth, by Mick Manning.
"What were woolly mammoths really like? How did they survive in the Ice-Age cold? And why were they hunted by our human ancestors? Go back in time to the world of these extraordinary animals." (Book cover)
Grow it, eat it.
"From seed to saucepan, find out how to grow your own ingredients, cook your own food and enjoy your own delicious meals. Learn how food grows then turn it into snacks, lunches and dinners that are really tasty and good for you, too." (Book cover)
Meat eaters, by Joseph Staunton and Luis Rey.
"Up until 65 million years ago, our planet was ruled by the dinosaurs. Then almost onvernight, they were gone. This series brings back to life this lost world, featuring some of the most spectacular creatures ever to have lived on Earth. Discover the age of the dinosaurs through brilliant colour artwork and fascinating dino data and facts." (Book cover) Other titles in this series; Plant Eaters, In The Air and In the Sea.
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