Collection: Children's non-fiction

This 'Eyewitness Guide' offers a concise, comprehensive treatment of birds. Starting with the evolution and anatomy of birds, and explaining how their bodies work, how they are built specially for flight and how their beaks, wings, tails, feathers and feet are designed for specific purposes.

The Maths Matters! series recognises the different approaches that can be taken to this subject, by presenting alternative ways of learning that suit any preferred method of handling mathematics.

'The Invisible World of Germs' introduces, in a clear and interesting way, early theories about diseases and how they spread, what bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses are and how they behave. It also explores our natural defences and how we protect ourselves from the ever-changing threat of inf...

Under the Microscope is a series which provides a close-up view of the human body and how it works. This title looks at the heart and how blood gets around the body.

Spence puts the artist into the context of his times, looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them.

This handbook might just save your life in the world of Minecraft, with expert tips on how to make a home, find and gather resources and craft armour and weapons to protect yourself. There are exclusive tips from game creator, Notch, to take you to the next level. Ages: 9+ You're alone in a myste...

Each text in this series concentrates on a specific area of science so that students can quickly find all the chemistry, physics, geology, technology and other answers they seek.

Join the brave animal firefighters as they rush up to blazing buildings, hose down sizzling flames and save the day using their fabulous fire engine!

Spence puts the artist into the context of his times, looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them.

The 'Digging Deeper' series offers supplementary material which will allow teachers to refresh their approach to meet the needs of the new curriculum. It provides material which helps to focus on reinforcing pupils' historical skills and allows for progression.