Children's / Teenage: general interest

A person needs to get a hospital quick! What vehicle can get them there fast? An ambulance! Ambulances carry the equipment needed to help people in an emergency. Young readers will find out about ambulances, their main parts and how these important vehicles are used.

Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She piloted many record-breaking flights, became an author, advised engineers, taught college students, and defended women's rights. And then, somewhere in the South Pacific, she disappeared on an attempted flight around th...

On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication f...

Discover some of the rarest and most threatened amphibians on Earth, from the unique Mexican axolotl to the colourful Malagasy rainbow frog. Find out where they are found, what they eat, their life cycle and the reasons why their survival is at risk. Most importantly, learn how conservation effor...

Discover some of the rarest and most threatened amphibians on Earth, from the unique Mexican axolotl to the colourful Malagasy rainbow frog. Find out where they are found, what they eat, their life cycle and the reasons why their survival is at risk. Most importantly, learn how conservation effor...

This text explores what makes an animal an amphibian - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of amphibian in their natural environment. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive pho...

Who were the ancient Aztecs and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilisation.

Who were the ancient Aztecs and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilisation.

What if dinosaurs weren't wiped out 65 million years ago? Could we share the Earth with them? This series of four books showcases these incredible prehistoric creatures and questions what life would be like if they were still alive today!

Who were the ancient Chinese and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.