Collection: Children's non-fiction

How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise and set? What games did children enjoy playing? Why did both male and female pharaohs wear false beards? Find out in this ultimate guide to ancient Egypt.

Travel back in time to the ancient Greek city-state of Athens and find out all about ancient Greek life and culture. Get ready to visit the temples at the Acropolis, socialise at a symposium, see democracy in action, get fit at a local gymnasium and watch a brand new play at an outdoor theatre. L...

This title introduces many different types of creatures, from creepy crawlies and bugs to the blue whale. Children can learn about animal behaviour and evolution, the body systems and senses of various animal groups and their habitats and diets. This all-encompassing animal guide is packed with f...

From the various species of the fox family, to bears, owls, dolphins, cobras and more, discover the differences - and the similarities - of animals that are part of the same family, but might live continents apart. A celebration of the amazing diversity of the natural world and fascinating shared...

Be surprised by the astonishing science of the animal kingdom, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl - the internet's most inspiring curator of facts and observations of our wonderful world! 'Animals are Awesome!' brings an attention-grabbing and accessible set of animal facts to life! Doing what s...

Forests are full of life and fun to investigate! Find out about the animals that live in a forest. Learn how they find food and make shelters. See how the changing seasons affect them. Then do a fun nature activity to find out more!

This amazing book welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 100 species, from lions to crocodiles to butterflies, and everything in between. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to amass a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Every creature is shown in beautiful deta...

Written in simple, direct language, this biography is an easy-to-read introduction to Anne Frank's short life. Readers can follow her day-to-day life in hiding with her family, and discover the hopes and fears of a young teenager as she writes to her best friend Kitty, the name she gives to her d...

It's great fun getting outside. Get your boots on, get muddy, and make some great models from things you can find out on a nature hunt. With step-by-step instructions, you can create brilliant sculptures and pieces of art!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of languages through continents, countries and cultures? Where did the word 'banana' originate? What is the world's most secret language? Which word is universally understood? Find out answers to all these questions and more as you travel across the ...