Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Society & Beliefs

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...

Children can begin to understand what war and conflict are, how they affect people and how readers can help those who are affected.

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...