Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Leisure

"Does climbing a tree, building a bug hotel, spearing a bullfrog, stalking wild animals, and scouting for petrified wood sound more fun than homework or chores? If so, this guide is your perfect companion to endless summer days and rainy fall afternoons alike. Filled with advice, insights, and ac...

Enter the wonderful world of chess with this all-in-one guidebook. Inside, find: The complete beginner's guide to chess; everything about special moves, tactics and more; chess trivia and the world's best players; info on the world of tournament chess; in-depth tips and strategy to become a maste...

Most chess games are decided in the endgame. It is here where you reap the reward for your good play, or else use all your cunning to deny the opponent victory. Knowing just a few key endgame techniques will dramatically increase your confidence, as you will understand what positions to aim for a...

Learn the principles of chess strategy and become a master of the world's greatest game Master the art of chess and never lose a game again Do you know your bishops from your knights? Or when castling is the best move? How about the best way to counter the Queen's Gambit? In Chess for Kids intern...

This cute, character-based book, aimed at children aged 7 and up, is a complete guide to chess for those starting out in the game. In straightforward, animated language, Jess and Jamie - two rough-and-tumble kids who are obsessed with chess - explain everything you need to know, from first sittin...

By forming a good plan, chess-players seize strong points on the board and target the opponent's weaknesses. Experienced player and teacher Thomas Engqvist shows that it all depends on logic that can be grasped by players of any age. He explains how to identify the right strategy in a wide range ...

Take a journey around the world to discover the toys and games of children just like you! Children will love reading about the toys and games that their contemporaries in other countries play; from children who make their own toys to computerised robots and remote-controlled flying quadcopters! A...

Why do ostriches bury their heads in the sand? What are gas giants? Young readers can discover the answers to these questions and more in this incredible encyclopaedia, bringing together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. The engaging Q&A format makes learning ac...

The popular, magical story is retold in beautifully illustrated search & find pages where you can find the characters on the busy pages and follow them through the story. Each page is full of characters to find and details to spot in the busy scenes, such as Scrooge in his counting house, the arr...