Collection: Junior Non-Fiction

This is a non-fiction graphic novel that tells the story of a century of revolutionary contemporary art. How did a urinal become art? And a can of tomato soup, a tent, a pickled shark. How do you get at one of the world's most powerful governments by smashing an old vase? How did what seemed like...

Discover what it's really like to be an actor, and all of the other jobs behind the scenes, in this fascinating illustrated guide written by actor Hannah New. Learn about the skills you need to become an actor, how actors get their roles and what a typical day on set looks like from start to finish.

The natural world is a rich web of animals, plants and other organisms. But this delicate balance is at risk - facing challenges such as climate change, pollution and destruction caused by humans. While the threat of the biodiversity crisis may feel impossible to overcome, individuals from all ov...

The perfect gift for any parent to share with their child, 'Words Can Fly' is a beautifully illustrated keepsake, wrapped in a luxurious cloth cover adorned with gold foil. Each poem explores what's most important in young lives - family, friendships, school and the world around us - encouraging ...

What would happen if you never slept? Or if your blood turned blue? Or your bones turned to jelly? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the human body from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients. However, this...

Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark, a squid, a snail, or even a human like you! Every single animal has a secret history. It is a death-defying adventure that has happened across millions of years, called evolution. On every page, you will discover a new animal with its ow...

Discover how cities around the world are transforming into greener, more innovative, and people-friendly spaces while continuing to develop. In this inspiring book, Didier Cornille takes readers on a journey to visit pioneering cities like Curitiba in Brazil, London in the UK and Berlin in German...

Discover everything there is to know about dinosaurs in this fact-filled guide to the prehistoric world. Featuring over 100 illustrations and fascinating trivia to spark your child's curiosity, budding palaeontologists will love learning about fearsome flyers, ancient ocean-dwellers and everythin...

An illustrated tribute to all things maritime, 'Nautical' celebrates the ingenuity of boats, ships and submarines past, present and future. From the first canoe carved from a single tree trunk nearly 10,000 years ago, through to enormous warships capable of carrying over 75 aircraft, this is the ...

You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you're asleep - that's no mystery. But why do we get 'brain freeze' if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we're nervous? And ...