Collection: Junior Non Fiction (Academy Use Only)

Did you know that 66% of the world population lives in cities and just 34% lives in the countryside? Find out about the biggest cities on the planet. Learn about people and places through facts focused on percentages. Cities, habitats, coastal areas are some of the topics covered in this exciting...

Meet the people who helped shape the world we know today. '100 People Who Made History' is no ordinary history book. Inventors and explorers rub shoulders with political leaders, sports stars, and entertainers. From Marco Polo to Mark Zuckerberg via Marie Curie, this top 100 comes from all over t...

From brainy biologists and clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians and pioneering physicists, discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world. Containing a universe of knowledge, this book tells the story of the people who increased our grasp of almost everything around us.

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to t...

Astronomers are discovering more and more information about space, making the subject a very hot topic in schools and out of it. This guide is full of genuine facts, answering all our space-related questions and prompting more along the way. Aimed at children aged nine and over, the pictorial inf...

Dan North presents a detailed look at the history of exploration, from the amazing travels of the ancient Greeks and Egyptians to the quests to reach the North Pole and the scaling of the world's highest peaks.

This book introduces the reader to pirates and provides 100 facts on the topic. It includes puzzles and quizzes throughout, adding an interactive element.

The tried and tested formula of 100 sequential facts motivates children to read these books from start to finish. From cover to cover, beautifully detailed artwork and photographs will mean that even the most reluctant of readers will be totally absorbed by the fun activities, such as projects an...