Non-Fiction 9+

It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know why the Aztecs liked to eat scum? When the world is going to end? How to play a really violent ball game? Discover all the foul facts about the angry Aztecs - all the gore and more!

The amazing photographs in this book give your child an eyewitness view of the homes and characteristics of bugs, birds and other living creatures. From primates and mammals, to birds and amphibians, there is a whole world of animals waiting to be discovered.

The athletes have arrived. The excitement is building. Grab your popcorn and get ready to witness the most entertaining sports day ever with commentator Clare Balding. Who would win in a 100-metre dash: the Australian tiger beetle or the cheetah? Could the orca be the speediest swimmer ever? Who ...

Children can hold some of the pages of this title up to the light to see the insides of some of the animals that use their armour for survival. The book is a wildly entertaining introduction to animals' defensive abilities, and includes narwhal tusks, lobster claws, armadillo shells and the incre...

Where do animals build their homes? How do they survive in very hot and cold climates? Why are so many species endangered? Discover the answers to all these questions and many more in 'The Animal Atlas'. This lavishly illustrated nature book takes children on a tour, continent by continent, to me...

Find out about the astonishing journeys that animals take across the globe. With contents covering various animals and the obstacles they may encounter, from hostile habitats to prowling predators, this book is a great way to learn about a range of migrations. Key information is presented in acce...

Discover the astonishing, often dangerous, journeys that animals make across the globe, from flying Monarch butterflies to long-distance swimming blue whales and from wandering wildebeest to ferocious, swarming army ants. Key information is presented in accessible chunks and accompanied by stunni...

Packed with mind-blowing facts and awesome illustrations, this book for kids reveals incredible information about the weird and wonderful world of animals. Can you believe an ant recently discovered in the treetops of Borneo explodes when under attack, covering enemy ants in a toxic goo? Did you ...

Our world is full of fascinating patterns and cycles, from animal lives to rock formations. Explore these amazing cycles for yourself and find out about the processes that keep our planet forever changing. This book looks at birds, insects, reptiles and mammals to explain the wonderful, varied li...

More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds! What is the largest butterfly known in the world? What is the purpose of a shell? Which fox lives in the Sahara? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about animals. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome q...