Non-Fiction 9+

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! Find out how this gymnast toughed it out in training and went on to win four Olympic gold medals.

'The Spectacular Science of the Living World' is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about animals, plants, habitats and ecosystems. The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the sci...

Guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about cars, trains, ships and planes - and that parents often struggle to answer. How does a Maglev train float on air? What happens when you break the sound barrier? How do modern airports and container ports work? And man...

Spring is a season of celebration! Join the fun with thirteen festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create a colourful wall hanging for the Hindu holiday Holi. Plant a garden to commemorate Earth Day. It's always the season for crafting!

Who were the first Britons? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded. Find out the answer to questions such as 'How did they build their settlements such as Skara Brae?', 'Why was Stonehenge built?', 'When did the Bronze Age begin?', 'What were Iron Age ho...

Summer is a season of celebration! Join the fun with thirteen festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create a hibiscus straw to commemorate Juneteenth. Braid puzzle piece friendship bracelets to mark the International Day of Friendship. It's always the season for crafting!

A collection of cherished Hindu stories, including tales of creation, the birth of the gods and the arrival of humans. Come on a journey with master storyteller Jamila Gavin as she writes of great floods, romance and epic battles between good and evil.

Travel the world on a plate! Drawing inspiration from both history and lore, this highly illustrated children's book for 6+ readers explores the mouthwatering stories behind some of the world's favourite foods. From a plant-loving pirate to an Ethiopian goat, from the crescent of the croissant to...

This volume explores the most interesting, incredible and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of transport in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real astronauts look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good astronau...