Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Society & Beliefs

What is a Buddhist temple for? Who is the Buddha? What is a stupa? What is the Dhamma? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Buddhism.

Introduces the problem of fake news, provides information on why it exists, the characteristics of legitimate journalism, clickbait, point of view and bias, accidental errors, opinion, and advertising, and outlines ways to determine whether an item is really news.

Discusses the meaning of and traditions surrounding the celebration of Christmas.

Celebrate at the tables of artists, designers, and chefs with this book that offers families the chance to share in a world of parties, festivals, and holidays. Each spread features a different holiday and offers a step-by-step recipe, a craft activity, a personal story, and different ways to obs...

Meet children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow. This Is Our World: Celebrate With Us!, written by Valerie Wilding, is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed This Is Our World. It's a vibrant and colourful ...

Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and...

"Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach you that you can be proud of who you are"--Pr...

Schools in Australia and around the world all have procedures and rules for keeping children safe. Even at school, where there are teachers to look after them, children still need to learn about safety and behaving thoughtfully towards others. Once they leave school grounds, children face differe...

Children who ride their bikes to school, walk to the shops by themselves, or take the bus to visit a friend's home need to be aware of a few basic safety rules. Taking care of their own safety is a part of growing up, and keeping safe involves using common sense and being aware of what is happeni...