Children's / Teenage general interest: People & places

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...

If you've been looking for a compilation of stupid, comical deaths from throughout history, look no further. 'Disastrous Deaths' is the set of books for you. Find out just how these unfortunate people met their sorry ends. Were they taken out by an awful accident?

Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played in various bands and, over time, his interest in music deepened, with a particular passion for American folk music and blues. Dylan moved to New York City in 1961, where he began to perform poetry and music in clubs and cafes in Gr...

A boy sits up in bed and gazes at the distant Moon. He wonders if, one day, a human will stand on its surface and look back at the Earth. But Earth is already being studied from the Moon. An all-seeing Moon rock of almost impossible age, called Bok, has been looking down at our planet for millenn...

This board book introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this starman who dazzled audiences with his music. As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in som...