Collection: Children's non-fiction

Fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy - farms have them all! What crops do farmers plant? How do they grow? Kids can find the answers to all their questions about how farmers grow the foods we eat in this fun, interactive book.

Did you know that sound travels faster underwater? Or that crickets hear with their knees? Or that astronauts have played musical instruments in space? Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every d...

Once there was a humble boy from Yorkshire called Tom, who was born with his feet firmly on the ground. His determination and courage saw him and his comrades through the worst crisis the world had ever known: World War Two. So when a new crisis struck in 2020, just before his 100th birthday, Cap...

Whether you're planning your first siege, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, this book is full of tips, tricks and horror stories from the castle-building trade.

Would you like to eat a caterpillar cake? Join a rocket race into space? See crazy crocodiles at the zany zoo or play with a furry, purry cat? Wherever these 16 fun-filled poems lead you, they will brighten your day. Splashing at the seaside, storytime at school, playing in the bath or riding hom...

The 'Usborne Beginners' series provides an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Developed with reading experts, each title helps young readers to grow in confidence and to build their reading skills.

Join Peter Panda at his pizza restaurant, and all his animal friends, as they change their businesses for the better. Through simple, positive steps, the animals and you will find out everything that's great about change. 'Little Business Books' is a fun introduction to the world of business and ...

Calling all clever crafters! Get ready to transform cardboard boxes into fun crafts. Turn sliced cardboard into magnificent mosaic art. Make a mini maze for a marble. Construct a cozy cardboard cottage for a pet. What will you make?

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the colours in your world - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. 'Colourful Days' is a beautifully designed reader all about the colours around us, from white snow to red apples, pink flowers to gre...

Contained in these pages is everything a Beast Quest fan needs to know about all the known Beasts featured in the series. Gain secret knowledge, learn incredible facts, and study amazing colour pictures.