People & Places (Children's/Teenage)

Ten-year-old Ray Bradbury was impatient. He had just read the last installment of Edgar Rice Burroughs's Mars series. Not wanting to wait for the n...

The early life of Herbert George Wells was filled with poverty, injuries, failed apprenticeships, brief periods of schooling, and the breakdown of ...

The Christmas story you havent read: What happens after Santa Claus delivers all the Christmas presents to boys and girls around the world? Is ther...

Welcome to Russia! Look at the fairy-tale castles of Moscow. Search forests for endangered Siberian tigers. Learn about the people, places and trad...

Experience the flavour of France by using the delicious recipes in this book! As well as being able to make food such as crêpes suzettes and potato...

Who are the greatest British men and women ever to have graced our lands? From Florence Nighingale and J.K. Rowling to Alfred the Great and Sir Dav...

Meghan Markle joined the royal family when she married Prince Harry. But she had already experienced fame through her successful acting career. Rea...

Which Roman places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how the Romans lived? This book takes a tour around of so...

Come along and investigate the continent of Africa. What are its biggest cities? Which animals live in Africa? What languages do people speak there?

Come along and investigate the continent of Antarctica. What are its landforms? Which animals live there? What do scientists study there?

Would you rather explore a vibrant rainforest or rocky mountain terrain? In this fun-filled non-fiction title, young adventurers will face tough de...

One day, Pann the Panda is relaxing and eating his favorite bamboo when he hears some exciting news. He has been chosen to represent his animal kin...

Looking After Country with Fire is a picture book for 5- to 10-year-olds that demonstrates respect for Indigenous knowledge, following the success ...

Would you rather chase a tornado or a hurricane? In this fun-filled non-fiction title, young readers will face tough decisions about surviving in a...

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Aztecs. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and siege...

In 1969 Bernice Sandler was finishing her doctorate in Education at the University of Maryland, teaching part-time at the university, and trying to...

Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Young Adult 2022 FinalistInstead of remaining silent, she chose to speak out Thats the power of one person. Bar...

Laura Ingalls Wilder crossed the country by covered wagon, by train, and by car. Here, Laura's journal entries and letters from three of her most m...

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the ...

This Indonesian children's book is perfect for educators and parents wishing to teach kids about this rapidly growing Asian country. Along the way...

A fresh and fun celebration of natural hair for babies and toddlers! My Hair is the perfect introduction to an array of beautiful h...

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that Antarctica's largest land animal is an insect? Did you know that the small...

Twelve-year-old Mikey Pruitt is a budding entrepreneur. Inspired by his grandfather Pap Pruitt, who successfully ran all sorts of businesses, Mikey...

Babe Ruth was baseball's first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and smart outfielder who made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the...