Children's / Teenage: general interest

Travel back in time to the ancient Greek city-state of Athens and find out all about ancient Greek life and culture. Get ready to visit the temples at the Acropolis, socialise at a symposium, see democracy in action, get fit at a local gymnasium and watch a brand new play at an outdoor theatre. L...

'Ancient Worlds' is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great. From Sumer, the world's earliest civilization, to the heyday of the Maya, the tour crosses every continent, takin...

The athletes have arrived. The excitement is building. Grab your popcorn and get ready to witness the most entertaining sports day ever with commentator Clare Balding. Who would win in a 100-metre dash: the Australian tiger beetle or the cheetah? Could the orca be the speediest swimmer ever? Who ...

Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do. 'The Animal Body Book' is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians. With nine chapters covering skeletons, c...

Millions of viewers have joined the fun and learned to draw with the YouTube sensation Art for Kids Hub - now you and your whole family can too! Every idea inside - cute pets, jungle favourites, tiny critters, mythical creatures and more - encourages you to have fun as a family and fall in love w...

From the latest research to recent numbers on populations, this book gives you all the information you need about animals on land, in water, and in the air. Filled with more than 700 photographs, habitat maps, and illustrations, This encyclopedia helps children and parents learn about the rich va...

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Give beginning readers an introductory look at the Amazon Rainforest! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how monkeys, parrots, anacondas, sloths and other animals have adapted to life in this amazing b...

Find out about the different species that roam our planet, from polar bears in the arctic to stingrays in the seas, and desert and grassland mammals, and how each species is affected by our changing climate. The 'We Go Eco' series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding t...

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet. From the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second, to the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, this stunning collection showcases m...

Step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife at the North and South poles. Meet the amazing human and animal life that thrives at sub-zero temperatures, from penguins and reindeer to indigenous peoples and scientists. See how polar bears endur...