Children's / Teenage general interest: People & places

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the USA. Packed with facts, photographs, illustrations, and more, 'DK Life Stories' take you beyond the basics to find out all about history's most amazing people.

Full of friendship and adventure, this charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees is perfect to read together, and celebrates the way the countryside and its animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.

Many people are fascinated by global danger zones such as the Bermuda Triangle, Death Valley and the Boiling River. Be a mystery hunter and find out about the geography and climate of these locations that explain the mysterious events that occur there, and decide whether you would dare venture in...

From Diwali, the Indian festival of light, to the Spanish tomato-throwing festival La Tomatina, to the Belgian Festival of Giants, this is the perfect introduction to some of the world's most incredible cultural and religious celebrations.

An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today.

Happy birthday! Let's celebrate! All around the world people are becoming another year older. What are some ways birthdays are celebrated in Asia? Or in South America? Discover the ways people celebrate birthdays in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global comm...

When did Africans first come to Britain? Who are the well-dressed black children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution? These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years of the Black British history: from the...

Covering historic and current figures from the worlds of the arts, sport, business, politics and social activism, 'Black & Irish' will also find space to celebrate everyday heroes - lesser known figures making a difference in Irish communities today.

Speaking directly to the reader, Frederick Joseph offers powerful reflections on his own experiences with racism. As a former 'token Black kid', he now presents himself as the friend many readers need, touching on topics including cultural appropriation, 'reverse racism' and white privilege. Feat...

This title presents an important and hard-hitting account of the history of black people, looking at African kingdoms, slavery, apartheid, the battle for civil rights and much more. Important and inspiring black personalities, from Olaudah Equiano to Oprah Winfrey, are highlighted throughout, whi...