Collection: Junior Biography

The books that comprise this series are written for primary school children. Each volume focuses upon a particular children's author and profiles that author's life in a way that younger readers can relate to.

The books that comprise this series are written for primary school children. Each volume focuses upon a particular children's author and profiles that author's life in a way that younger readers can relate to.

The books that comprise this series are written for primary school children. Each volume focuses upon a particular children's author and profiles that author's life in a way that younger readers can relate to.

An introduction to the lives of popular children's writers. Includes interviews with the authors, fact files, timelines and quote boxes

Julián Álvarez's extravagant football skills won him a youth team place at the famous Argentinian club River Plate at the age of 12, and he quickly rose through the ranks. By 18, the gifted striker was showcasing his prowess in the Copa Libertadores and, before long, represented Argentina in in...

From drawing machines to armoured tanks, gliders to plastic glass, this book explores the life, times and inventions of this Renaissance Man. Leonardo da Vinci's ideas come alive with 25 hands-on building projects and activities for kids nine and over.

Step into the sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into the dramatic life of Mary, Queen of Scots. Fascinating facts and diagrams are paired with lively illustrations and an exciting story, told from the perspective of Mary's young servant.

Amelia Earhart, one of the greatest aviation pioneers, is known as a strong and inspiring female role model. But what about the young girl Millie who rode her sledge between the legs of a horse? Or the sack of potatoes start to Amelia's flying fame? Find out all this and more in this fun and info...