Collection: Children's non-fiction

This richly illustrated collection presents the extraordinary life stories of 14 bright stars from Black British history - from Tudor England to modern Britain - and charts their ongoing influence.

In an approachable, compelling way, this work celebrates the ground-breaking work of Charles Darwin and other thinkers who inspired his work. It also includes those who have developed his discoveries into today's cutting-edge science.

This fascinating work spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before. Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation, from the beginnings of ...

There are 51 countries and independent states in Europe, although politics in some areas cause people to believe this number should be different. The countries in Europe with the most people are Russia, Germany, Great Britain and France. People from Europe migrated to Australia in large numbers f...

Understand the fundamentals of philosophy with this jam-packed guide. The instinct to question is shared by both children and philosophers, and kids start to question the world around them at an early age. From the smallest details to the largest concepts, both children and philosophers approach ...

A fun, upbeat book that encourages kids to get into good financial habits by understanding what money is and how it works, 'Be a Clever Spender' encourages readers to really think before they buy, to shop around and look beyond impulse buys and flashy advertising to buy only things that they will...

Explore the energy all around us and the journey they take, from the food energy that enables you to move and think and the electricity in your home to the various ways in which electricy can be made from different forms of energy. Understand how the sources of energy we use to rely on are contri...

Flying pigs, wobbling plates of jelly and a giant who trembles whenever he meets a mouse: welcome to the topsy-turvy world of nursery rhymes. Inspired by his lifelong fascination with these peculiar poems, Michael Rosen has placed familiar playground songs alongside forgotten gems for a seminal n...

It's time to celebrate as you explore some of the world's most exciting festivals from different countries, cultures and religions around the globe. From the familiar to the unexpected, discover how and why festivals bring people together to enjoy all kinds of sensational celebrations.

Learn how to cook with our hilarious animal friends! Llama and his friends cover key cooking ingredients from eggs to a roast chicken dinner, with everything in between, including lots of plant-based dishes. Essential life skills for readers of all ages.