Children's / Teenage: general interest

Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war m...

It's normal to feel strong emotions like fear, anger or sadness about climate change. This book helps you learn how these emotions may affect you and your behaviour and shows how to transform your worries into positive climate action. With simple tips and tricks, you can ease your climate anxiety...

Want to make cool apps and games, but don't know where to start? This straightforward guide gives you everything you need to start making your own fun programs, using simple step-by-step guides. Learn the programming languages Scratch and Python to create games, animations, utilities, and more.

From surrounding yourself with the right team, to showing kindness to those around you, to celebrating and championing difference, 'You Can Do It' shows you that your voice really does matter and that you can do anything you put your mind to.

Always dreaming about your next great adventure? This book is what you need to plan your expedition into the great outdoors in no time at all. It's easy to understand and tells you exactly what you need to know step-by-step.

Around 60% of adults identify as 'shy' - just one of the facts that Ben uses to 'normalise' shyness, outlining stories of famously shy people from the past and the present - Charles Darwin, David Bowie, Greta Thunberg, Rosa Parks, Beyonce, Emma Watson - revealing the stories of successful adults ...

Everyone knows the word 'war'. But very few understand what it truly means. when you find you have to face it, you feel totally lost, walled in by fright and despair. Until you've been there, you don't know what war is. This is the gripping, urgent and moving diary of 12-year-old Ukrainian refuge...

Growing up is exciting, but it can also be a strange and confusing time. This book will help you can ride your rollercoaster more smoothly. We'll cover the usual things such as periods and body changes, but also equip you with the knowledge you need to flourish and thrive in today's world, from s...

Join Leah Williamson, captain of the England women's football team, as she shows you that you can be a leader at any age, and that huge things can happen when you believe in yourself!

Kids today are presented with new challenges all the time. They face an uncertain future and are under constant pressure to thrive in an overwhelming and fast-paced world. 'You vs the World' retells Bear Grylls' most extreme adventures in a kid-friendly way. He shares the life lessons he's learne...