Collection: Junior Non Fiction

Most people know Medusa as the monster with a halo of snakes that sit on her head. But once upon a time, Medusa was just a little girl. Sure, she was the daughter of powerful sea monsters, but in lots of other ways she was just like you. She squabbled with her sisters but all she really wanted wa...

Most people know Thor for being the super strong God of Thunder who could control lightning and rode around on a magical chariot pulled by goats. But once upon a time, Thor was just a little boy. Sure, he was the son of an almighty god, and he was a ferocious warrior, but in lots of other ways he...

Presents detailed maps of the world, covering geographical features, important places, and information about countries, regions and people.

WORLD HISTORY: SECOND WORLD WAR. This series focuses on the extraordinary experiences of millions of British children and their families in World War II. The books cover how everyday lives were dramatically altered by the onset of war in 1939. Key events, figures and chronology of World War II pr...

Explore fascinating events in history with this thrilling book. Packed with hundreds of detailed photographs and jaw-dropping facts, kids will be pulled in and engrossed from start to finish. The History Book uncovers spectacular constructions such as India's Taj Mahal, extreme events such as the...

Readers can learn how to play an ancient board game, make a royal headdress and write in hieroglyphics through step-by-step pictures and instructions.

Engaging and entertaining reference guide about the Titanic - perfect for younger readers. Eyewitness Titanic explains one of the most dramatic maritime disasters in history. Discover what happened to the Captain of the ship, how survivors were rescued and why the maiden voyage turned to tragedy....

This book provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket. Compelling and accessible Eyewitness World War II explores every aspect of the Second World War from the impact of World War I and the implication of...

Learn the secrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks and discover the stories of some of history's most notorious hoaxes, pranks, and cons. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . . . after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you in the future. Meet infam...

"All aboard for a journey through time and across continents! This is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world. This book showcases the railway's incredible engineering breakthroughs - from the earliest trains used in underground mines, to the advent of the steam train, righ...