Non-Fiction 9+

Secondary school can be scary. Corridors can seem wide. Older children look terrifying. And all of a sudden there are important exams, messy friendships and stressful homework to contend with. But, whether you're about to land at secondary school, or your wheels have already hit the runway but ha...

Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses with history's most horrible headlines: 'Gruesome Great Houses' edition. From Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London, this book covers the history of Britain and Ireland from the time of the savage Stone Age right up...

The only official companion to the Harry Potter stories - the ultimate compendium of wizarding lists, charts, maps and all things magical! Whisk yourself away to Harry Potter's wizarding world with this Whiz-bang of an illustrated companion. Discover magical places, study wandlore, encounter fant...

Marcus Rashford is not only an England International footballer - he's also a campaigner who has been on a mission to end child food poverty. Starting on this journey was never something that he could have done alone, and in 'Heroes' Marcus wants to shine a light on ten brilliant people who have ...

An in-depth look at the rich and fascinating, but often unreported, history of the African continent through the ages. From prehistoric Africa, through ancient Egypt to the African kingdoms, the slave trade, colonialism and countries' struggles for independence, right up to the modern-day contine...

Become the next equestrian with this picture-led encyclopedia and meet different horse breeds, from the tiny Shetland pony to the towering Percheron, as well as wild asses and zebras. 'Eyewitness Horse' is essential reading to appreciate how majestic our biggest companions really are. Kids can un...

We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story.

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work. Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? 'How Technology Works' lifts the lid on the technology y...

This title showcases the greatest achievements of ancient civilisations, peoples and iconic figures from history. From the Nubians to the Native Americans, and the Akkadians to the Aztecs, our predecessors have pioneered a plethora of wonderful and wacky inventions, technologies and practices. Th...

Think all sharks are man-eating terrors? Think again! There's so much more to these fascinating, often peaceful, and frequently misunderstood, creatures. This book takes you through the hungry history of these incredible creatures. Sharks range in size from whale sharks longer than buses, to Pana...