Children's non fiction

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  • Cities

    Cities

    Discover great cities of the world with this beautifully illustrated book and learn about amazing places and landmarks around the globe.

    £16.99

  • A Hole in the Head

    A Hole in the Head

    Tiktok star Dr Suzie Edge is here to guide you through macabre medical firsts in all their gory and gruesome detail. Meet the Victorian body snatchers, witness beginner's dissection and see how broken bones used to be shoved back into place. From nasty neolithic skull-drilling to rasping Roman skull-filling, Suzie Edge will leave no body part uncovered in her quest to demystify medicine.

  • Feminist History for Every Day of the Year

    Feminist History for Every Day of the Year

    With an entry for every day of the year, this is an empowering and accessible celebration of women and girl's history, by bestselling author Kate Mosse.

    £20.00

  • The Animal Orchestra Plays Chopin

    The Animal Orchestra Plays Chopin

    Each time you press a button in this book, you'll hear the animal orchestra play you one of Chopin's most beautiful tunes. They'll tell you a little bit about his life too. With heartwarming illustrations of the animal musicians and a sprinkling of fascinating facts about Chopin, this is a perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time.

    £12.99

  • 2026 Children's Almanac

    2026 Children's Almanac

    The perfect gift for children to enjoy the whole year round!Celebrate festivals, world holidays and other special events all year round with this fun-packed Children's Almanac.Every month find out what's happening in nature, astronomy, sports, science, the world and more.

    £12.99

  • Big Book of the UK: Facts, folklore and fascinations from around the United King

    Big Book of the UK: Facts, folklore and fascinations from around the United King

     

    Uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 'The Big Book of the UK'. Filled with over 500 facts on wildlife, food, sports, language and some very silly place names, readers will become experts on the UK in no time.

     

    £14.99

  • Kate Mosse Feminist History for Every Day of the Year

    Kate Mosse Feminist History for Every Day of the Year

     

      Feminist History for Every Day of the Year by bestselling author and feminist champion Kate Mosse tells the story of women's and girls' history, sweeping across the world and through the ages. Discover something new every day in this brilliant gift for readers of all ages. From Mary Anning to Simone Biles, Billie Eilish to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malala Yousafzai to Mary Wollstonecraft, discover the stories of 366 incredible women throughout history. Within these pages you'll find well known figures and unsung heroes, key cultural moments and forgotten stories, spanning across the world and through time, from ancient times to the modern day. With a piece of history for every day of the year, this is the perfect book to dip into time and time again. Full of quotes, poems, illustrations and pictures, Feminist History for Every Day of the Year is for all ages, celebrating and championing an inspiring history that is relevant to us all. What will you discover today?Who will you discover today?

     

    £20.00

  • Great Escapes

    Great Escapes

    Discover the most daring escapes of all time! From slaves fleeing captivity to wartime heroes and heroines being smuggled across occupied Europe, from dangerous criminals tricking their way out of jail to ordinary people who got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Over thirty tales of adventure, inspiration and derring do. As well as famous stories like the Great Escape and Harriet Tubman's epic 500-mile trek to freedom, this fascinating book includes lesser-known escapes like Yoshie Shiratori, a Japanese fisherman who escaped jail four times, Nadia Murad, who was inspired by her escape to win the Nobel Peace Prize and Henry 'Box' Brown, a slave who posted himself to freedom in a wooden crate.

    £18.99

  • The Magic in You

    The Magic in You

    Dare to be brilliant with this entertaining guide that will teach an astonishing range of circus tricks, juggling skills, comedy sets, magic, spy manoeuvres and science tricks. Mat Ricardo never used to see himself as a performer, in fact he was always on the outskirts and incredibly shy - but through practice and dedication, he found his confidence to become one of the country's greatest and most widely respected showmen. In this book he reveals with humour and practical steps exactly what you can do to discover the magic in you.

  • National Trust: Birch Trees, Bluebells and Other British Plants

    National Trust: Birch Trees, Bluebells and Other British Plants

    A beautiful fact-filled sticker book perfect for nature lovers. The sixth in a series of sticker books created with the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about all kinds of British plants and flowers. With four pages of stickers and 11 glorious scenes, you can add bees buzzing around the flowers, underground roots to the mighty oak tree, vegetables growing in the vegetable patch and much, much more! And with a spotter's guide to help identify favourite species, this is the perfect introduction to wildlife for the very young. Other titles in the series include: Hares, Hedgehogs and other British Animals Robins, Wrens and other British Birds Sharks, Seahorses and other British Sea Creatures Beetles, Butterflies and other British Minibeasts Horses, Hens and other British Farm Animals.

  • The Builderbots Are Here to Show You ... How to Build a Planet

    The Builderbots Are Here to Show You ... How to Build a Planet

     

    What would you do if you could build your very own planet? Make a mighty mountain? Invite the most incredible animals? How about having an icy waterfall or a super space ocean? Don't forget to choose a shiny star for your planet, too! Packed with facts about our amazing planet - from the wildlife that lives here to its part in the solar system - this is the perfect book for budding explorers, ecologists and astronauts!

     

    £9.99

  • Hedgehogs and Other British Animals

    Hedgehogs and Other British Animals

    The first in a new series of sticker books created for the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about marvellous mammals and their homes. With four pages of stickers, you can stick the rabbits in their warren, fill the sea with dolphins, match the babies with their mums, and much much more!

  • National Trust: Sharks, Seahorses and Other British Sea Creatures

    National Trust: Sharks, Seahorses and Other British Sea Creatures

    Other titles in the series include: Hedgehogs, Hares and other British Animals Robins, Wrens and other British Birds Beetles, Butterflies and other British Minibeasts Horses, Hens and other British Farm Animals Bluebells, Birch Trees and other British Plants

  • Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes

    Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes

    Make twenty-four recipes from the deep dark wood with easy-to-follow instructions for adults to use with children!

    £12.99

  • Ultimate Rugby Superstars

    Ultimate Rugby Superstars

    Here is an exciting collection of biographies of 50 rugby greats for young fans. It is co-written by Matt Oldfield, the author of 'Ultimate Football Heroes', and Maggie Alphonsi, former England rugby international and now sports commentator.

  • There Was a Roman in Your Garden

    There Was a Roman in Your Garden

    It's your lucky day! You've stumbled across an ancient treasure chest in your garden that was buried thousands of years ago by a child living in ancient Rome. And the chest is packed with 20 strange and curious items that tell us so much about their life.

  • Incredible Journeys

    Incredible Journeys

    Alongside real-life explorer Levison Wood, travel around the world, meet some of history's most daring pioneers, and be inspired to go on your very own adventures!

    £10.99

  • Hamza's Wild World

    Hamza's Wild World

    Everything you need to know about animals from naturalist and TV presenter Hamza Yassin.

  • The Colour Monster: Mindfulness

    The Colour Monster: Mindfulness

    From the bestselling The Colour Monster series and author-illustrator talent, Anna Llenas, comes a new mindfulness activity book packed with 45 mandalas to colour in!What do you do when your emotions overwhelm you and you don't know how to control them? Or when you feel upset but can't figure out why? Join the Colour Monster and discover how to express your emotions through art. On your journey towards calm, these mandalas, full of shapes and colour, will help you to connect with yourself and find your inner peace again.Using Anna Llenas' recognisable and accessible artwork in black and white form, dive into a book of beautiful and calming mandalas to colour. The perfect way to destress and help regulate emotions for children (and adults, too). Once completed, the mandalas can be removed from the book by the perforated edge and displayed for all to enjoy!Join the Colour Monster in his other adventures: The Colour Monster, The Colour Mon

  • Meet the Whales

    Meet the Whales

    An around-the-world trip to meet eight species of whale and learn all about them and their habitats. Includes a map of the world showing whale hotspots and a size comparison spread!

    £14.99

  • The illustrated encyclopaedia of extinct animals

    The illustrated encyclopaedia of extinct animals

    A fascinating compendium of the strange and wonderful animals that once roamed our Earth. From the well-known woolly mammoth and sabre-toothed tiger to the laughing owl said to cackle like a madman, discover more about these incredible lost species. Children and adults alike will pore over the scientific illustrations and unusual animals, discovering why these creatures became extinct and learning about science and nature along the way.

    £20.00

  • Here We Are Activity Book

    Here We Are Activity Book

    A fun and engaging activity book, based on the exquisite and thought-provoking book Here We Are, from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.

  • Mysteries of the Human Body

    Mysteries of the Human Body

    A look at the weird and wonderful things our bodies can do from internet personality Dr Azmain Chowdhury

    £10.99

  • The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

    The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

    Ever wondered what it would be like to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza and almost get eaten by a mummy? Or to sneak into the Hanging Gardens of Babylon while being chased by a bunch of angry guards? Thanks to the time machine in this book, you can visit all Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But this is no ordinary time-travelling adventure. This is one where YOU get to make the decisions and choose where to go, what to do and how to survive in time. Buckle up. Your safe return is absolutely not guaranteed.


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