Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Society & Beliefs

Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how to think about a series of philosophical problems, how to defend your opinions on them, and how to evaluate the opinions of others. Why is philosophy important? What's so great about it? Take a leap into the world of philosophy and discover questions...

Who do you think you are? Have you ever thought about who you might be related to? What if we told you that you were related to EXTRAORDINARY EMPERORS, GREAT KINGS and MAGNIFICENT QUEENS? Well, your majesty, you are. In fact, everyone is. And geneticist Adam Rutherford is here to tell you how. Co...

"Describes ghosts in folklore, legends, and literature. Visits historical places believed to be haunted, including National Battlefields Park, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada; the site of the battle of the Spanish Armada along the coast of Ireland; the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania,...

Every day in the news we see and hear people described as refugees, asylum seekers and migrants leaving their homes and taking difficult, sometimes life-threatening journeys to new countries. What has made them leave, and what should the countries that receive them do about the situation? What li...

In today's multicultural cities and interconnected world, understanding different belief systems can help kids appreciate the differences of people they see every day, or people who live on the other side of the globe. This book introduces readers to the five major world religions by population: ...

Written by award winning children's writer Alice Harman. Discover how your brain responds to information, how you process emotion and your preferred method of absorbing knowledge in this interactive book with activities to try on yourself and your friends illustrated by Blok Magnaye.

A kid-friendly guide that introduces the most significant figures of ancient Greek mythology, from the grand heights of Olympus to the dark depths of the Underworld.

With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, this book's got the information kids need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep them digging for answers. Includes all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities.

Why Are People Different Colours? provides the perfect platform to explore family issues and questions that children have as they grow up and try to make sense of the world around them. Each fully-illustrated spread poses questions around the theme of identity and diversity, helping children to u...

Learn how to: * Answer difficult questions confidently * Set clear limits for self-control * Resolve and address a range of social interaction issues This revolutionary series, written by two child psychologists, provides the perfect platform to explore a broad range of family issues and question...