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Absolutely Revolting
September 2008, no. 304

Engaging with facts

by Stephanie Owen Reeder •
September 2008, no. 304

Despite increasing competition from Internet search engines and online encyclopedias, quality information titles for children continue to be produced in Australia. Well-researched non-fiction books that bring their subject matter to life can have a much greater impact on an inquisitive mind than is the case with the fact-bites of Google.

 


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