Collection: Young person's non-fiction

This cartoon title from Chris Hart packs a wallop. It's the cartooning book that has it all: cartoon people, animals, retro-style 'toons', funny robots, fantasy characters and even sections on cartoon costumes, character design and cartoon backgrounds and composition. Chris Hart's Humongous Book ...

2014 marked 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War. To mark the date, this anthology collected favourite extracts, image,s and poems from some of the UK's leading cultural, political, and literary figures. Poems, short stories, personal letters, newspaper articles, scripts, photograp...

Written by Naoki Higishida when he was only 13, this remarkable book explains the often baffling behaviour of autistic children and shows the way they think and feel - such as about the people around them, time and beauty, noise, and themselves. Naoki abundantly proves that autistic people do pos...

This title takes a look at girl friendships and the difficult situations that arise - what to do when a clique turns on you, how to cope with a drama queen best mate, and how to adjust your behaviour if you are becoming a queen bee. The book has advice on how to be yourself, how to build your sel...

Ever wondered what can be made with fluffy wooltops, wools and yarns? This book from Gillian Harris, owner of the Fluffatorium, has all the answers.

Go behind the scenes of the making of 'Catching Fire' with exclusive images and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors' performances and directors' vision, this is the definitive compnion to the breathtaking movie.

The different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in a particular subject are explored in this series. Many occupations are examined looking at what the job involves and the special skills that are needed. Children can find out what jobs suit them from the angle of the subjects that...

A touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout teen author Maya Van Wagenen. Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at 'pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here', Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school yea...

This title takes a look at the whirlwind world of teen technology and gives advice on how teens can stay safe and manage their digital life. It's a speedy world with texts and tweets and a click of a button is hard to undo. The book tackles issues such as cyberbullying, online privacy, and what t...

Endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations, 'Cambridge International AS and A Level Travel and Tourism' has been especially written for Cambridge syllabus (9395). The book offers comprehensive coverage with an international perspective and in-depth analysis of all topics.