The World from Here
By: Cassy Polimeni Illustrated by: Mel Armstrong
This beautiful picture book invites children to be open to the wonder in our natural world.
Do you ever look for shapes in the clouds? + Full description
Milo lies in the grass watching cottony cumulus clouds transform into animals. Maya looks out a plane window and marvels at the sky outside and the shapes countries make below. Through their different perspectives, Milo and Maya remind us that there are countless ways to experience the world.
The World from Here explores the fascinating areas of nephology (the study of clouds), meteorology and geography. These sciences help us understand our world and the wonders that make living here on Earth so rewarding.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
- Short descriptionDetails
Hardback | February 2026 | $ 26.99ISBN: 9781486319855 | 32 pages | 250 x 250 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations
Features
- Explores the sciences that help us understand our world, and the wonders that make living here on Earth so rewarding.
- Presents scientific facts on weather, geometry, astronomy and patterns in nature in an accessible and engaging way.
- Perfect for curious kids, with breakout boxes to kick-start discussions and an engaging narrative that ties it all together.
- Ties in with the Australian primary school curriculum.
- Explores dual perspectives, encouraging young readers to broaden their perspective and helping to promote empathy.
Contents
Main storyFacts about the weather (and how it makes us feel)
Glossary
Authors
Cassy Polimeni is a children’s author and freelance editor whose stories celebrate our connection with nature and the environment, and the relationship between science and wonder. She lives and works on Bunurong Country.
Mel Armstrong is an illustrator from New Zealand. She blends digital and traditional techniques to create charming children’s books, drawing inspiration from nature and her lively home life.
For Teachers
We have created these Teacher Notes as a free PDF download to support the use of this book in the classroom.
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