Children's / Teenage general interest: People & places

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...

Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare. 'Wild City' travels the globe, exploring how anima...

Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare. 'Wild City' travels the globe, exploring how anima...

From a childhood spent searching for fossils to his awe-inspiring work as a broadcaster and conservationist, learn about Sir David Attenborough's life, as you experience iconic moments from his documentaries and are inspired by his untiring efforts to protect our planet. A perfect gift for buddin...

This series celebrates events that changed the world and the people who made them happen. This book reveals the stories behind the strong-willed people from around the world who fought for the right to vote. Meet the women, and the men, from every continent who fought both for and against the suf...