In today’s uncertain world, science and technology are more important than ever. Climate change, pandemics, food security and sustainable energy are just some of the global challenges crying out for a new generation of bold scientific thinkers.
But how do we prepare our kids for the challenges of tomorrow? One way is to teach them to be flexible, critical and creative, with open eyes and curiosity about the world. In short, we need to inspire them to see the problems they face as challenges that can be solved through lifelong learning and creative collaboration.
If you’re looking for a book to inspire a young scientist, engineer or computer programmer, look no further. We’ve got you covered – with non-fiction titles that cover everything from coding to astrophysics, kid-friendly biographies of inspirational real-life scientists, and awesome science-themed fiction titles to show that science can be an adventure.
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From the bestselling author of Belladonna
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We hope these questions help guide your book club discussion for this heartfelt novel. We’ve done our best to avoid spoilers, but don’t read these questions unless you’ve finished Margaret, Are You Leaving? – you don’t want to risk ruining any reveals!
Entertain the kids at home
Antoun Issa powerfully captures his mother's true experiences of love, heartbreak and new hope during the violence of civil war.
The Children's Book Council of Australia's 2026 Notables list has been announced!
J.P. Pomare and Candice Fox are teaming up for a scintillating series of events across regional NSW. Hear J.P. discuss his highly charged thriller The Gambler and Candice discuss her addictive new novel Redbelly Crossing.
Meet bestselling author Natasha Lester as she tours Australia
We hope these questions help guide your book club discussion for this incredible thriller. We’ve done our best to avoid spoilers, but don’t read these questions unless you’ve finished The Gambler – you don’t want to run the risk of ruining any reveals!
J.P. Pomare will tour Australia to discuss his highly charged new crime thriller, The Gambler, marking the start of an electrifying new series featuring PI Vince Reid.
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A kaleidoscopic, urgent narrative, told through the chorus of voices surrounding the Sharafs, Good People is a riveting, provocative and unforgettable story of community, family and identity.
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An unputdownable romantasy steeped in a lush magical world.
Knives Out meets Belladonna in this gorgeously gothic queer YA horror and dark romance.
A cosy YA timeslip romance with a gorgeous Korean setting
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