Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Countries

Visit the streets of New York, Hanoi, Venice, and many more places in this delightful tour of thoroughfares from around the world.

Science, engineering, activism, poetry, politics and physics. Women of all ages, and from all over the world, have excelled in these fields - and so many more - despite the barriers they've had to overcome. Many of these disciplines have been either completely closed to women, or so male-dominate...

Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and some of the worlds best-loved heroes and heroines. In this book you'll find the stories of Perseus, slayer of Medusa the gorgon; tragic lovers Orphe...

We often know and recognise the skyline of cities but are completely unaware of what is hidden underground: discover the underground city in the Australian desert, learn about Canada's shopping arcades or New York's spider-web-like underground transport network. The last page features the most st...

Explore fascinating events in history with this thrilling book. Packed with hundreds of detailed photographs and jaw-dropping facts, kids will be pulled in and engrossed from start to finish. The History Book uncovers spectacular constructions such as India's Taj Mahal, extreme events such as the...

"To be a spy you don't need to wear a trench coat, have an elegant mustache, practise magic tricks, or carry a special briefcase. All you have to do is be an ordinary person (with great instincts) and be willing to read this handbook from cover to cover! The Spy Handbook tells you everything you'...

Imagine if you could travel back in time and visit the wonders of the world. Where would you go first? You'll feel the roar of the crowd in the Roman Colosseum, observe an eclipse at Chichen Itza and stride along the walls of Great Zimbabwe. Children will learn when and how it was constructed, an...

Let's go, Globetrotters! We're travelling to India to discover its magnificent mountains, mega cities, respected rivers and ancient arts. Find out about India's different religions and contrasting ways of life, then learn about its amazing animals, plants and waterways. This exciting series takes...