Interest age: from c 10 years

You've probably heard of Winston Churchill. He's the one who raised his fingers in a 'V' sign and smoked a massive cigar. But do you want to know more? Get to know the man behind the cigar in Winston's secret diary! Re-live events of the century in The Winston Weekly! Read how Winston led Britain...

This book gives the reader the horrible historical facts on all our shocking sovereigns, from William the Conker right up to Lizzie the Last. It includes foul but fascinating facts on horrible habits, ghastly palace ghosts and the dreadful royal doctors of days gone by.

'Dark Knights and Dingy Castles' takes readers back to the days of chivalry, and recounts stories of dreadful dungeons, cruel crusaders and ghastly ghosts.

This accessible biography of Florence Nightingale's life shows us why we still remember her today - 200 years after her birth (May 1820). Not only did Florence improve the lives of British soldiers wounded in the Crimean War, but as a professional and hard-working, extremely clever public-health ...

This inspirational book charts the history of the anti-racism movement in English football and beyond, shining a light on both the divisive and unifying power of the beautiful game. Discover the star footballers, which include the likes of Arthur Wharton, Walter Tull and Clyde Best from the early...

Here is an illustrated graphic novel recounting the heart-rending true story of a young girl's struggle for survival during the Holocaust, suitable for children age 10+. Born to a Jewish family in a small Polish village, Estelle Nadel - then known as Enia Feld - was just seven years old when the ...

Secondary school can be scary. Corridors can seem wide. Older children look terrifying. And all of a sudden there are important exams, messy friendships and stressful homework to contend with. But, whether you're about to land at secondary school, or your wheels have already hit the runway but ha...

This title covers stories of success and uncompromising acts of self-definition from amazing people throughout history. From disability activist and writer, Louise Page, 'Great People Who Reached for the Stars' is an empowering read about people who have refused to take 'No!' for an answer.

What is it like to grow up Black or Black dual heritage in Britain? Stuart Lawrence, brother of Stephen Lawrence, talks to eight inspirational figures about their childhood experiences, as well as sharing insight into his own. This is a collection of courageous, thought-provoking and ultimately h...

Packed full of top training tips, dog-care advice and fun, easy-to-learn tricks for young dog owners, 'Happy Puppy, Happy Dog' includes expert advice on getting puppy-ready, dog grooming, lead walking, recall, treats and food, crate games, how to keep your owner-dog relationship strong as your pu...