Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Hardback

This hands-on picture book is designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. The exquisite and approachable illustrations give a comforting story book feel, particularly aimed at 5-7 year olds, while also appealing to both younger a...

With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don't always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such as poison or sharp teeth and claws, can turn them ...

Set out on a time-travelling expedition to ancient Egypt! Fetch your backpack and join adventurer Mia on a spectacular journey down the Nile, meeting the very first pharaoh, visiting the Great Pyramid and unearthing some animal mummies! Along the route, you can find out about: the Nile river; how...

Blast off on an interactive voyage beyond the stars! Pack your spacesuit and join adventurer Mia on a spellbinding journey to the depths of the universe, spotting spectacular constellations, discovering new asteroids and counting the sparkling rings of Saturn.

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of the oceans at the Oceans and Maritime History Museum. A magical lift takes them to explore life in the oceans millions of years ago including the mig...

A magical lift takes them to 9th Century China to see the inventions of fireworks, to look through Galileo's telescope and to many more places. Fun, interactive and with lots of facts to discover, this book is perfect for science fans and all curious kids.

Today the Museum Kids are discovering the history of technology, but the adventure is a bit too exciting because they've all been shrunk by accident! Along the way the kids get stuck in a potter's wheel, nearly get crushed by the first printing press, encounter robot dogs and futuristic flying ca...

'Adventures of the Brain' is a bumper book that follows the everyday escapades of a brain character to explain the brain's key functions and concepts such as how we remember, learn new skills or even move our bodies! Also discover how we concentrate, handle pain, plan ahead and communicate and th...

Take a chronological look at a some very adventurous pirates. Blast around the world with the raiders of the high seas and find out what life was (and still is) like for these often ruthless criminals of the waves. Discover if you would have had what it takes to be the captain of a pirate ship, s...

Get a bird's-eye view of aeroplanes past and present. This book introduces early readers to the variety of aeroplanes they can see in their community and in the world. Learn about the basics of how aeroplanes work, along with a brief history. A short photo timeline reinforces how technology has c...