History & The Past: General Interest (Children's/Teenage)

A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating, but often unreported, history of the African continent through the ages. Fr...

This visually extraordinary book presents the history of money as it has never been seen before - from coins to contactless, bankruptcy to billiona...

Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults FinalistA graphic novel chronicling the immediate aftermath and rippling effects of one of the most impac...

  The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable proportions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis'...

Can a drum tell the news? How do you play a carrot? Can you turn a cave's stalactites into an organ? (Spoiler alert: yes, you can!) Including a stu...

Chocolate is a favourite treat for many people, but where does it come from? What is it made from? How is it turned into the sweet treats people lo...

Its party time, and balloons are everywhere! But where do balloons come from? Who invented them? What are they made of? Discover fun facts about ba...

Press the buttons to hear the music in this time-travelling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through classi...

Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils!In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding Egyptolog...

Separate the FACTS from the historical fake news, and uncover some of history's most EPIC FIBS. History is full of brave knights, fearsome queens, ...

Brings together the tales of thirteen inspirational female characters from ancient myths and legends. Told afresh for a contemporary readership, G...

In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skele...

Discover 20 inspirational stories about world-changing women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). From ancient Mesopotamia to pres...

Lugs Branigan was the toughest cop on the beat. A Dublin legend, he was a bullied kid who grew up to be a heavyweight boxing champion and Irelands...

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a...

Let's delve into the past and discover what humankind has accomplished since the first civilisations were formed . . . The Humans showcases the g...

Learn to think big and tackle life's tricky questions in this easy-to-understand guide to philosophy.Learn all about the great thinkers who, from a...

Learn about the life of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world's most influential and best-loved artists.Little Vincent was a quiet child. He loved spe...

Go on an illuminating journey through the evolution of knowledge and communication with the debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Hau...

Do you know everything there is to know about the Presidents of the United States? OH NO YOU DON'T! The people who have served as President of the ...

Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may kn...

This special 10th Anniversary Edition brings us a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton's journey to Antarctica, with new bonus material.Followin...