Children's / Teenage general interest: People & places

Talk about race is often discouraged, but this title aims to bring everyone into the conversation. Exploring the history of race and society and giving context to how racist attitudes come into being, the book looks at belonging and identity, the damaging effects of stereotyping and the benefits ...

Talk about race is often discouraged, but this title aims to bring everyone into the conversation. Exploring the history of race and society and giving context to how racist attitudes come into being, the book looks at belonging and identity, the damaging effects of stereotyping and the benefits ...

Did you know that the Vikings were traders as well as raiders; and that they established the world's oldest surviving parliament? Embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in this work from non-fiction writer David Long.

Embark on a fascinating foray into the world of the ancient Romans as David Long explains what life was actually like for ordinary people as well as their famous emperors, while also looking at the lingering influence of Roman civilisation throughout the world.

Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the launch of the HMS Beagle, this fully-illustrated book tells the story of Charles Darwin, detailing the history of his life and how his ground-breaking discoveries and astonishing researched helped shape the world today.

The important message in this title is that children can be whatever they want to be when they grow up. With a variety of jobs and a diverse cast of characters, this resource is an excellent way to start conversations with young children about their futures. The bold, graphic illustrations by acc...

A festive sticker activity book including games, mazes, spot the difference and a page on the back on which to create your own Where's Wally scene. New cover and new material. This sensational Santa-themed Wally activity book is bursting with hundreds of stickers. There are loads of wintry sticke...

Do you know why a chef's hat has 100 pleats? Or how many ways there are to tie a tie? Packed full of whacky facts and stunning clothes from designers and cultures around the world, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever wondered why we wear the clothes we do.

Mystified by money? Discover how it shapes the world we live in with Dragon's Den investor and entrepreneur Deborah Meaden.

Picture a city. What do you see? Traffic and tower blocks? Or maybe you imagine something a little wilder? These are the astonishing stories of the animals who are adapting to live in our urban world - and how you can help them to thrive. From the pitter patter of city penguins, to the screech of...