Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Biography

"A biography of Norman Mineta, from his internment as a child in Heart Mountain Internment Camp during World War II, through his political career including serving in congress for ten terms during which time he was instrumental in getting the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 passed which provided repa...

The amazing memoir of a young boy who escaped the harsh society of North Korea.

Great explorers have one thing in common - a desire to leap into the unknown, no matter how dangerous that might be. From Ferdinand Magellan's first circumnavigation of the world 500 years ago to Barbara Hillary's treks to the North and South poles while in her seventies, Explorers documents the ...

The greatest goals... The most spectacular saves... The top 40 footballers of all time are here! Learn how these footballers became the best in the field in this book packed with hundreds of incredible facts. Relive Ronaldo's most memorable moments, learn about Messi's legendary left foot, meet t...

Fantastically great women who saved the planet tells the awe-inspiring stories of women who have spent their lives protecting the Earth and all its living things. Tackle the plastic problem with Isatou Ceesay by recycling waste into beautiful objects. Marvel at the intelligence of chimpanzees wit...

Women have been making decisions that have helped protect our natural world from way before it was on a political agenda. Tackle the plastic problem with Isatou Ceesay by recycling waste into beautiful objects. Marvel at the intelligence of chimpanzees with Jane Goodall. Learn why it's important ...

Get to know the women whove wielded the power of fashion and brought about change with this illustrated biography that features twenty-five of history's most influential fashion icons. Throughout time, daring women have made fashion choices that have altered the course of history. From Marie Anto...

Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit. You know what they are They're FIERCE. And these are their stories. Based on the number 1 ABC Podcast Fierce Girls, this book features the inspiring stories of Julia Gillard, Jackie French...