Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Society & Beliefs

The Children in Our World non-fiction picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand what...

Children can begin to understand who refugees and migrants are, why they've left their homes, where they live and what readers can do to help those in need.

Discover what daily life is like for children across the world as we explore everything from food to family, and learn how to greet new friends in lots of different languages. See where it's polite to slurp your food and bad manners to give the thumbs up, and find out where you might travel to sc...

Have you heard of the deadly mummy's curse that protects King Tut's tomb? How about the cursed Hope Diamond, said to bring ruin to whoever owns it? Read on to learn more about the making and breaking of spooky curses throughout history - and uncover whether there's any real-life proof that curses...

This book showcases the rich cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and more. The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative texts of Susan Nunes conjure up the pageantry and symbolism of China's traditional celebrations--from birthdays and anniversaries to harv...

"Captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unique Christmas customs and legends from around the world. Find out why [we] celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scen...

In this book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 key topics and connects us to each topic through his own personal story and culture, from the importance of Elders to the Dreaming.

In 1946 a great immigration program began. It was encouraged by a desire to rapidly increase the population to lessen the chance of invasion by a future enemy. The other main reason to provide a large base of workers for the nation's expanding factories and ambitious infrastructure projects. Seri...