Children's / Teenage general interest: People & places

This volume hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman to South African president Nelson Mandela, and from powerful peacemaker Kofi Annan to Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian politician.

Young Nikola Tesla got a shock when he rubbed his cat's fur. That small spark lit his imagination forever. Covering his early years to his eventual success in the world of electricity, 'Bright Dreams' showcases Tesla's incredible journey of discovery and perseverance. Author-illustrator Tracy Doc...

What do Monopoly, wifi, and lifeboats have in common? They were all invented by women! This book tells the inspiring stories of 15 women and their important inventions.

Discover the stories of 68 brave and brilliant women. Filled with wonderful illustrations and engaging activities that will nurture your own varied skills, this title compiles the stories of inspiring women from every field. Retelling their triumphs and adversities, this book reveals and celebrat...

Push, pull and slide the London scenes to explore the sights of the busy city: turn the London Eye, open and close Tower Bridge, even raise the flag at Buckingham Palace! 'Busy London' is a bright board book with easy-to-use mechanisms that are designed for toddlers. The colourful illustrations a...

Once there was a humble boy from Yorkshire called Tom, who was born with his feet firmly on the ground. His determination and courage saw him and his comrades through the worst crisis the world had ever known: World War Two. So when a new crisis struck in 2020, just before his 100th birthday, Cap...

Discover fascinating facts about 20 conservationists from around the world and the endangered animals and ecosystems they work so hard to protect. Bright and accessible illustrations make this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about incredible people who through their amazing conserv...

Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of more than eighty original and never before published poems.

From a feast for monkeys in Thailand to gifts from Grandfather Frost in Ukraine, twenty children from around the world introduce us to their favourite feasts, festivals and celebrations.

What comes to mind when you think of India? The mesmerising Taj Mahal? Huge elephants and agile monkeys, shimmering silks and spicy food? India is all these things and many others. Its sights, smells, wealth and poverty have fascinated visitors for hundreds of years. Its history is one of trade a...