Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Society & Beliefs

Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet too often this inborn curiosity is not developed and, with age, the questions fall away. This is a book designed to harness chil...

Who doesn't love a big book of facts? This photographic book presents curious kids with amazing information from around the globe. Detailed and beautifully designed, it's broken into 12 sections, from Nations of the World and People and Culture, to Food and Drink, Sports and Games and Religion an...

The world is full of mysterious stories of hairy creatures and aliens from outer space. But are those stories true? The answer is up to you.

"What does your star sign mean? What are your birth crystals, flowers and lucky talismans? How can you celebrate yours and friends birthday in harmony with your astrological calendar? Find out all this and more in this birthday-tastic book celebrating the most exciting day of the year and the spe...

A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. This book explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well ...

Did you know that a zeptosecond is a trillionth of a billionth of a second? Or that the US once had 144 different time zones? Or that across your lifetime, you'll spend about 33 years in bed? Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this bumper book all about the past, present, future, a...

Dr Emily Grossman explains the answers to some of the world's most random, revolting and outright ridiculous questions. Be prepared for your eyebrows to rise, your jaw to drop and your mind to be blown!

t's never been easier to access the news; TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly buzzing on to the screens in our pockets. But with more and more news available, it's hard to know what to trust. Where do stories come from? What's real news and what's fake? And what role does social media...

This substantial, gifty, and compellingly browsable children's encyclopedia takes Britannica's reputation for authentic, trustworthy information and brings it to a whole new audience. The gorgeous volume explores a wide range of kid-friendly topics, using text, illustrations, infographics, and ph...