Celebrating science & technology
9 - 17 August, 2025 Theme: Decoding the Universe
This year's theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature, including mathematics and the groundbreaking field of quantum science.
Early Learning offers rich resources designed for easy integration into the classroom curriculum, public library programming, or learning at home. Curriculum Correlations are available for nonfiction content included on Early Learning.
EARLY LEARNING:
CONTENT WORLD:
• Creepy-Crawlies
• Wild Animals
• Terrific Trees
FEATURED CONTENT
NATURE:
• What are Trees?
• The Tallest of All Plants
• Scientist
SPECIES:
• What is an Insect?
• Ant
• Butterfly
• Grasshopper
• Water Insects
• Beetle
• Praying Mantis
• Honey Bee
• Dragon Fly
WORKSHEETS (Word)
NATURE:
• What are Trees?
• Animals Live in Trees
• Scientist
• Tractor
SPECIES:
• What is an Insect?
• Ant
• Butterfly
• Grasshopper
• Water Insects
• Beetle
• Praying Mantis
• Honey Bee
• Dragon Fly
VIDEOS
• Honey bees on bee hive
• How sound travels
• Learning about moving around
• Learning about sound
• Learning about senses
• Tractor harvesting carrots
• Ladybugs on a tree
• Bumble bee on yellow flower
• Dung beetle
• Dragonfly on a twig
• Water bugs
• Bee drinking nectar
• Honey bees on bee hive
• Leaf-cutter ants
• Monarch butterfly
• A caterpillar changes into a butterfly
• Butterfly
• Dragonfly landing on a stick
• Grasshopper on a leaf
•Praying mantis eating a caterpillar
STORIES
NATURE:
• Tons of Tomatoes
• The Foods You Eat
• The Garden Riddle
• Counting with Colourful Food
SPECIES:
• Rain Forest Adventure
ACTIVITES
NATURE:
Colouring:
• Apple tree
Paint by Number:
• Cherries
Print and Do:
• Counting Apples
• Maze: Apple to the Apple Tree
• Maze: Help the Frog Catch the Fly
• Maze: Bees to the Flowers
• Maze: Butterfly to the Flowers
• Maze: Honey Bees to Hive
• Maze: Pick the Apples
• Maze: Spider to the Spiderweb
• Maze: Stockpiling Food
• Maze: The Worm to the Apple
SPECIES:
Colouring:
• Outdoor Finds (Print and Do)
• Grasshopper
• Busy Bee (Print and Do)
• Buzzing Bee
• Beautiful Butterfly
• Silly Little Caterpillar
• Amazing Ant
• Tarantula
• Coral Snake
Paint by Number:
• Bashful Butterfly
• Butterfly Maths
Maze:
• Animal Maths (Print and Do)
• Busy as a Bee (Print and Do)
• Bugging Out (Print and Do)
• Honey Bee Circle (Print and Do)
• Stockpiling Food (Print and Do)
• The Worm to the Apple (Print and Do)
• Bouncing Ladybugs (Print and Do)
• Beehive
• Parachuting Ladybugs (Print and Do)
• Bees to the Flowers (Print and Do)
• Ladybugs on a Waterfall (Print and Do)
• The Sailing Ladybug (Print and Do)
• Honeybees to the Hive (Print and Do)
• Worming into the Apple (Print and Do)
• Butterfly Friends
• Spider to the Spiderweb (Print and Do)
• The Butterfly to the Flowers (Print and Do)
Connect the Dots:
• Grasshopper (Print and Do)
• Friendly Butterfly (Print and Do)
• Tarantula (Print and Do)
• Ladybug (Print and Do)
• Busy Bee
• Elephant (Print and Do)
I Spy:
• Insects (Print and Do)
GAMES
NATURE:
• Count & Play: Butterfly Catch
• Concentration: How many are there?
• Concentration: Backyard Bugs
• Concentration: My Body
SPECIES:
• Concentration: Backyard Bugs
• True or False: Creepy Crawlies
• Matching: Insects
WORLD BOOK KIDS:
ARTICLES
• Science
• Technology
• Mathematics
• Conservation
• Balance of Nature
• Ecosystem
• Endangered Species
• Solar System
• Bush Tucker
ACTIVITIES
• Animal Tracks
• Garden in a bottle
• Life cycle of a frog
• Purifying water
SCIENCE PROJECTS
• How to do a science project?
• Keeping a record: A naturalist’s diary
• Testing the soil
• Temperature Time – charting data
• Make your own planetarium
GAMES
• Name That Scientist
• Backyard Bugs
• Plus and Minus
VIDEOS
• What is organic gardening?
• Animals share water
LESSON PLANS
• Animal Tracks – identify animal tracks
• Educated Guess – estimating amounts and measurements
• Fire mountain – simulating a volcanic eruption
• Decode Your Name – practice addition skills
• Garden in a bottle – create your own terrarium
• Purifying water – make a water purifier
• Backyard Bugs – understand insects
• Educated Guess – develop estimating skills
• How much rain fell? – observe and record rainfall
• Moving Molecules – discover how molecules move
• Look! Up in the Sky – identify constellations
QUESTIONS
Science:
1. What is science?
2. What are the four major branches that science can be divided into?
3. What is a hypothesis?
4. What are some serious problems that science and technology have created
Technology:
1. What is technology?
2. What are two helpful effects of technology?
3. What are two harmful effects of technology?
4. How has technology helped people live longer?
Endangered Species:
1. Name two endangered animal species.
2. What is the most serious problem for species in the wild?
3. Why should endangered species be protected?
WORLD BOOK STUDENT:
ARTICLES
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• DNA
• Nanotechnology
• Fibonacci sequence
• Quantum mechanics
• Quantum computing
• Balance of Nature
• Life Cycle
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Water Pollution
• Bushfires in Australia
• Conservation
• Extinction
• The Emu in the Sky Constellation
Careers:
• Michelle Yvonne Simmons
• Jennifer Ann Marshall Graves
Indigenous:
• Deep Time
VIDEOS
• Is genetically engineered food bad for you?
• Is food irradiation safe?
• What is a genetically engineered food?
• How do we know that the food we eat is safe?
INTERACTIVE IMAGES:
• Solar System
QUESTIONS:
Extinction
1. What are some changes in the environment that could cause a species to go extinct?
2. How is background extinction different from a mass extinction?
3. What are some actions taken by humans that could cause a species to go extinct?
4. What are some actions taken by humans that could protect a species from extinction?
WORKSHEETS:
• Webquest Physics
• Webquest Solar System
GAMES
Extend learning in a fun, interactive way.
• Explore all games
• Complete list of games and related articles
Spotlight Articles with Games:
Science:
• Science Jump Game
Agronomy:
• Bob the Botanist
Botany:
• Bee Quest
Balance of nature:
• Eco-friendly Frenzy Game
Genetic Engineering:
• Chromo Combat
Plants:
• Photosynth Adventure
• Plant Structure and Function
Conservation:
• Resourceful Adventure
• ConservationVille
• Conservation of Energy
Adaptation
• Adaptation
• Super Guppy Adaptation
• Adapt or Die
Light
• Light classroom – electromagnetic radiation
Mathematics:
• Janelle’s Cool Collections
• Terrific Transformations
• Alice in Arealand
Wind Energy:
• EcoTown
Ecosystem:
• Mochi’s Eco Survival
Digital:
• Digital signals
AHA! ACADEMY PHYSICS
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• Blast Off
• Charge Up: Electricity
• Scorching Science: Heat
• Shining Bright: Light
• Magnetic Magic: Magnetism
• Inside Everything: Matter
• Get Moving: Motion
• Incredible Machines: Simple Machines
• Making Waves: Sound
• In the Driver’s Seat: Transportation
WORKSHEETS
Online resources to further enhance student learning related to these titles.
AHA! ACADEMY BIOLOGY
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• Evolved to Survive! Adaptation
• Feeling Sick? Diseases
• From Seed to Tree! Plants
• Anyone Out There? Life in Space
• Look Inside! Human Body
• Stay Strong! Healthy Living
• Life and Death! Life Cycles
• Climate Chaos! Climate
• Wildlife Working Together! Ecosystems
• Ancient Animals! Prehistoric Life
WORKSHEETS
Online resources to further enhance student learning related to these titles.
BUILDING BLOCKS OF CHEMISTRY
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• Acids, Bases, and Salts
• Atoms and Molecules
• Chemistry and Matter
• Chemical Compounds and Reactions
• Chemical Elements
• Environmental Chemistry
• Chemistry Everywhere!
• Chemistry Experiments
• Chemistry of Living Things
• Mixtures and Solutions
eBOOK ACTIVITIES
BUILDING BLOCKS OF CHEMISTRY
Do you get a bad reaction to chemistry? Never fear! Accelerate your learning with the Building Blocks of Chemistry series.
BUILDING BLOCKS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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• Algorithms
• Coding Languages
• Debugging
• Hardware
• Internet
• Logic in Coding
• Order in Coding
• Organising Data
eBOOK ACTIVITIES
BUILDING BLOCKS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Practice your programming skills and test your knowledge with these games and projects based on the Building Blocks of Computer Science series.
BUILDING BLOCKS OF GEOGRAPHY
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• Atmosphere and Weather
• Climate and Biomes
• Earth’s Processes and Changes
• Earth in Space
• Fresh Water
• Human Geography
• Land
• Maps
• Oceans
• Places and Regions
eBOOK ACTIVITIES
BUILDING BLOCKS OF GEOGRAPHY
Does geography get you lost? Never fear! Learning can be oodles of fun with the Building Blocks of Geography series.
BUILDING BLOCKS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
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• Electricity
• Energy
• Force and Motion
• Gravity
• Heat
• Light
• Magnetism
• Matter and How It Changes
• Matter and Its Properties
• Sound
eBOOK QUIZZES
Quizzes also available from “More Info” on eBook title
• Electricity
• Energy
• Force and Motion
• Gravity
• Heat
• Light
• Magnetism
• Matter and How It Changes
• Matter and Its Properties
• Sound
WORKSHEETS
Primary level:
• Electricity
• Energy
• Force and Motion
• Gravity
• Heat
• Light
• Magnetism
• Matter and How It Changes
• Matter and Its Properties
• Sound
Secondary level:
• Energy
• Gravity
• Heat
• Matter and Its Properties
BUILDING BLOCKS OF PLANTS & ANIMALS
BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE SCIENCE
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• Cells to Organ Systems
• The Circulatory System
• The Digestive and Urinary Systems
• The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
• Fighting Sickness
• The Nervous System
• The Respiratory System
• The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
WORKSHEETS
• The Circulatory System
• The Nervous System
• The Respiratory System
BUILDING BLOCKS OF MATHS – FOUNDATIONS
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• Addition
• Division
• Fractions
• Multiplication
• Numbers
• Subtraction
• Data and Statistics
• Decimals
• Expressions and Equations
eBOOK ACTIVITIES
BUILDING BLOCKS OF MATHS – FOUNDATIONS
The characters in the Building Blocks of Maths Foundations series will whisk you away on a colourful exploration of the mathematical concepts. Does maths just make you cringe? Never fear! Learning can be oodles of fun!
BUILDING BLOCKS OF MATHS – BEYOND FOUNDATIONS
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• Advanced Fractions
• Geometric Measurement
• Geometry
• Operations with Whole Numbers
• Ratios and Proportions
• Units of Measurement
• Whole Number
eBOOK ACTIVITIES
BUILDING BLOCKS OF MATHS – MOVING BEHIND FOUNDATIONS
This second series moves beyond foundations and introduces more complex maths concepts.
STAR STUDENTS
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• Culinary Chemistry
• Deep-Sea Biology
• Explosive Geology
• Fantastic Fossils
• Intergalactic Astronomy
• Top-Secret Technology
ACTIVITIES:
Online resources to further enhance student learning related to these titles.
TASTE THE WORLD
This colourfully illustrated series traces the origins of an important food or ingredient and its journey to cultures around the world. Along the way, you’ll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!
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ZAC NEWTON INVESTIGATES
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• Beasts and Bugs
• Bodies and Brains
• Extraordinary Electricity
• Fabulous Forces
• Spectacular Space
• Wild Weather
eBOOK QUIZZES
Quizzes also available from “More Info” on eBook title
• Beasts and Bugs
• Bodies and Brains
• Extraordinary Electricity
• Fabulous Forces
• Spectacular Space
• Wild Weather
COOL TECH SERIES 1
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• Artificial Intelligence and Other Computer Tech
• CRISPR and Other Biotech
• Flying Cars and Other Transportation Tech
• Megatall Skyscrapers and Other City Tech
• Reusable Rockets and Other Space Tech
• Robot Soldiers and Other Military Tech
• 3D Printing and Other Industrial Tech
• Virtual Reality and Other Useful Tech
eBOOK QUIZZES
Quizzes also available from “More Info” on eBook title
• 3D Printing and Other Industrial Tech
• Artificial Intelligence and Other Computer Tech
• CRISPR and Other Biotech
• Flying Cars and Other Transportation Tech
• Megatall Skyscrapers and Other City Tech
• Reusable Rockets and Other Space Tech
• Robot Soldiers and Other Military Tech
• Virtual Reality and Other Useful Tech
COOL TECH SERIES 2
LESSON PLAN – Engage Your Readers
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• Aerogels and Other Material Tech
• Artificial Intelligence Art and Other Creative Tech
• Computer Chips and Other Hardware Tech
COOL TECH SERIES 3
ROBOTS
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• Robot Basics
• Robots Sensing and Doing
• Robots Thinking and Learning
• Robots on the Move
• Robots at Work
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• Robots at Play
• Robots in Action
• Robots Helping Out
• Robots and People
• Weird Robots
BUILDING BLOCKS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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• Algorithms
• Coding Languages
• Debugging
• Hardware
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• Internet
• Logic Coding
• Order in Coding
• Organising Data
OUT OF THIS WORLD SERIES 1
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• Laser-Sailing Starships
* Land-Sailing Venus Rover
* Alien Cave Explorers
• Asteroid-Harpooning Hitcher
OUT OF THIS WORLD SERIES 2
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• Clockwork Venus Rover
• Expandable Space Habitat
• Fusion-Powered Spacecraft
• Leaping Low-Gravity Explorers
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• Mars-Exploring Flying Swarm
• Martian Cave Colonies
• Second-Skin Space Suit
• Solar-Surfing Space Probes
OUT OF THIS WORLD SERIES 3
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• Bioinspired Venus Flier
• Exoplanet-Spying Supertelescope
• Giant Lunar Telescope
• Inflatable Stargazers
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• Made-to-Order Space Suits
• Martian Fungoid Space Base
• Quantum Dot Solar Sail
• Sun-Powered Asteroid Miners