Children's Science and Non-Fiction

A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia! Does your child love animals ? Do they think...

A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children, with games and more questions to extend the enjoyment and learning. Included is a set of...

As soon as Cookiesaurus Rex comes out of the oven, he declares that he is King of All Cookies. He should be frosted before all of the standard-shaped cookies, in...

Wise old flamingo Bibi has been with her flock for as long as anyone can remember. Follow her journey in this beautifully illustrated celebration of old age and community from...

Everyone in Clade City knows the Great Big One is coming--a tsunami guaranteed to decimate the West Coast and sink their small coastal town. If they manage to live that...

Spring has arrived, and yet an unyielding winter freeze has left Louisa snowed into her apartment building for months with parents coping with extreme stress, a little brother struggling with...

From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs! In this outrageous "safety guide," a child in a museum asks...

Kaavan grew up in captivity in a Pakistani zoo. For years, he lived in poor conditions with only one friend, an elephant named Saheli. After Saheli died, Kaavan was overcome...

The true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to achieve her dream. When her parents took away her candles to keep their young daughter from studying...

We all know the effects that climate change is having on our planet - but what about the strange, and creative ways that scientists are working to find practical and...

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smallest things in the universe to explore one of lifes most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture...

A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny , Lots and Grow . This tree doesn't look like it's doing...

Celebrate another exciting year of Fortnite, with the best modes, players and tactics in the game! The 100% Unofficial Fortnite Annual 2024 is the perfect Christmas gift for gamers. It...

Avery is a little curious child who simply loves history and... can travel in it! Every title is an adventure in history bringing together fiction and non-fiction: follow the "fictional"...

Meet Leonardo da Vinci and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography. Why could Leonardo da Vinci paint the human form so accurately, in...

One of the masters of children's picture books returns with a simple and lovely story about taking one's time. Teckentrup's spacious, textured collages, brushed with soft colour and populated by...

This brilliantly illustrated book takes young readers to the planet's wild regions, including forests, jungles, tundras, and deserts to discover the animals that call it home. This captivating book brings...

This amazing book transports the reader into the fascinating world of animals. Spectacular pop-up scenarios come alive and reconstruct incredible natural environments. Imagine being in the African savannah and finding...

Did you know that Koalas poo more than 200 times per day? that s more than once every 10 minutes! This is just one of the hundreds of fascinating animal...

Everything you need to know about the most fascinating, beautiful and intriguing natural places around the world today. Full colour photographs and detailed descriptions feature in a pictorially beautiful book.

Zoom into space with this guide to the universe. You'll learn everything there is to know about our Solar System, including detailed information on planets, moons and the Sun, as...

p>From Young Reed and aimed at children in the 8-14 age group, comes the latest in a series on the environment and the world in which we live./p>p>Imagine the earth?temperatures...

One little girl's bond with the Baobab trees in her local forest shows how even young children can help to look after trees. Can you love and care for your...

Take a trip to the origins of the Universe. Visit the Sun and the Moon. Fly across galaxies and see stars born and die. Visit Black Holes and find out...

What happens when musical instruments can't make the sounds we expect them to make? Is music still possible? An uplifting picture book based on a true story. The schools of...

Here's an insider's tour of the fascinating lives of Gertrude Stein and her partner, Alice B. Toklas, amusingly addressed directly to the reader ("The next time you go to Paris...")....

Journey to the wave-battered coast of the Pacific Northwest to meet some of the engineers and scientists working to harness the punishing force of our oceans, one of the nature's...

Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes... Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces,...

When a curious little mouse discovers a boat by his front door, he climbs aboard and accidentally sets out to sea. But it's not easy being a little mouse in...

Explore the awe-inspiring world of volcanoes, delving into their captivating formation, fiery eruptions, and the remarkable impact they have on our planet. From shaping landscapes and influencing climates to their...

Ollie, Bea and Ula do everything together. They play in the waves, eat shellfish feasts and snuggle up together to sleep. But there comes a day in every otter's life...

These books are the ultimate guides, with hundreds of incredible facts, stunning photographs and artworks and fantastic design. Kids aged 9+ will be enthralled and excited from start to finish.

Factology: Space is a fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that the planet Saturn's famous rings are made from individual ice chunks...

Dot isn't like the other dogs: she doesn't like going out for walks, and she doesn't like going to the park. Her favourite thing is staying at home with her...

Dot isn't like the other dogs: she doesn't like going out for walks, and she doesn't like going to the park. Her favourite thing is staying at home with her...

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smallest things in the universe to explore one of life's most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture...

A classic showcase of Australian baby animals and their families for very young children from a consummate author/illustrator. With one animal baby featured on each double page spread, this colourful...

Discover the eye-opening story of the first woman student at MIT-a pioneering environmental chemist sure to inspire the next generation of female trailblazers in science. Ellen Swallow found a friend...

Meet Kitty! Kitty wants to play! Meet Cat. Cat just wants to nap. Bold, whimsical artwork and plenty of humor engage little ones in a sly and stylish introduction to...

The virtues of taking a break-and of being thankful-are extolled in the gentle story of a stubborn ox, an impatient farmer, and a day of rest. Long ago, in the...

Space science and shared humanity shine as the first Black head of NASA offers an up-close and thrilling account of his shuttle missions, including some of the defining moments of...

A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Juana Martinez-Neal illuminates a young girl's day of play and adventure in the lush rain...

The story of a tiny baby's epic journey-and the surprising help he gets along the way-in a touching, transcendent picture book. In the time of the pharaohs, a loving mother...

A lively tale about a fun-loving cat learning to accept change, imaginatively illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horacek. Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He...

Expert authors engage young readers in a love of learning in this exciting reference book. The amazing world of plant life is full of incredible surprises. Discover how plants are...

A glow-in-the-dark, interactive guide to the Solar System, carefully crafted to make complex STEM concepts like astronomy, physics and chemistry understandable for children aged 8-12. Barefoot Books Solar System joins...

For as long as humans have existed, we've turned our gazes to the sky and wondered what was out there. This fascinating series explores some of the natural and human-made...

Calling wild girls everywhere! Helen Skelton - adventurer, world-record breaker and TV presenter - brings you her inspirational guide to getting outdoors and having incredible adventures. From kayaking the length...